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Wednesday, September 1, 2004
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Prevention is the best medicine for algal blooms in the ecosystem
USBORNE — A diverse
species of plant life has
probably been seen in
area watercourses this
summer.
This single -celled organ-
ism is algae and can also
been found in soil, snow
and under polar ice. Some
species such as Giant
Seaweed can grow to be
45 metres and weigh as
much as a small tree.
The algae are extremely
important to a water-
shed's ecosystem because
of the function it plays in
the creation of oxygen lev-
els in the water.
The algae uses chloro-
phyll, the same substance
found in land plants, to
instigate photosynthesis, a
process that uses light
energy to convert the car-
bon dioxide and water
into carbohydrates.
The byproduct of this
process is oxygen. Fish
and other aquatic life feed
on the algae, and absorb
the oxygen to live. Algae
are a primary food source,
and without it, very little
life would be sustained in
the aquatic ecosystem.
"However, algae is also
best in moderation," says
Mari Veliz, Healthy
Watersheds Specialist at
the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority.
Algal blooms may cause
the water to look murky
and emit a strong odor.
This becomes a problem
as blooms discourage
recreational activities
such as swimming and
wading. The blooms most
often occur during calm
hot weather in areas of
slow moving water that is
rich in nutrients. Clear
water which is capable of
transmitting more light,
encourages the growth of
algae along with plenty of
heat and a lack of wind.
Algae blooms can also
be encouraged by rural
run-off and sewage, as
both contain high concen-
trates of nitrogen and
phosphorus — nutrients
that are essential to algae
growth.
Besides the impact on
the recreational appeal of
the watercourse, algal
blooms result in low oxy-
gen concentrates in the
water when the bloom
decays which kills fish.
Some forms of algae, blue-
green algae in particular,
are toxic to humans and
pets that come in contact
with the water.
The toxic algae can
cause illness or death in
livestock or pets and skin
irritations or stomach dis-
orders for humans. Cost of
water treatment increases
because the overabun-
dance of algae can block
water filters.
Proper sewage manage-
ment can reduce algal
blooms. If the septic sys-
tem is leaking, call the
health unit promptly.
Older septic systems
should be inspected as to
whether new septic tanks
should be installed. The
use of low phosphate
detergents will reduce the
amount of phosphorous
that enters the waterways
and vegetation strips help
to catch water runoff
before it enters lakes and
streams Chemicals can be
used to kill toxic blue-
green algae, but are
expensive and harmful to
other forms of life in the
water system. Prevention
Livestock
report
For the week ending August
27, 2004.
Total Receipts
2,135 head of cattle, 577
lambs and goats.
Summary
Tuesday: The fed steers and
heifers sold on a barely steady
market. Fancy and double mus-
cle steers and heifers sold 75 to
85 with sales to 85.75. Choice
steers and heifers sold 65 to 70,
and 2nd cut steers and heifers
sold 60 to 65. The cows traded
at prices steady to last week.
Thursday: The veal traded
on an active trade with prices
steady to last week. The lambs
sold actively on a lower market.
Friday: The calves traded on
a steady market while the year-
lings sold at prices $3 to $5
higher.
Steers
There were 515 steers on
offer. Enoch Martin, Linwood
consigned six limo steers aver-
aging 1315 lbs which sold to
Holly Park Meat Packers for
85.75. His overall offering of
eighteen steers averaged 1344
lbs selling for an average price
of 82.47. Five steers consigned
by Jer-Dan Farms, Tavistock
averaged 1349 lbs selling for an
average price of 76.52 with
their top gold steer weighing
1345 lbs selling for 85. George
Chettleburgh, Wingham con-
signed three limo steers aver-
aging 1488 lbs which sold for
74.75.
Heifers
There were 153 heifers on
offer. George Horst, Paisley
consigned one gold heifer
weighing 1295 lbs which sold to
Norwich Packers for 79. His
overall offering of seven heifers
averaged 1292 lbs selling for an
average price of 66.55. Six limo
heifers consigned by Merkley
Farms, Wroxeter averaged
1161 lbs selling to Norwich
Packers for 78. Dave
McClinchey, Auburn consigned
seven limo heifers averaging
1244 lbs which sold for 75.25.
Cows
There were 168 cows on
offer. 171 & D2: 25-32 sales to
43; D3: 18-22;
D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10.
One char cow consigned by
Denfield Livestock Sales
Market Report
For Tues., Aug. 24 the Market at Denfield traded under
pressure on all classes of fed cattle with the fancy cattle on the
top end of the scale. Cows were the bright spot trading actively
at stronger prices. Sows traded slightly lower.
14 Mile Farm, Denfield sold 3 steers avg. wt. 1288, avg. price
71.61.
Gord Hardy, Lucan sold 20 steers avg. wt. 1405 avg. price
64.79 to a high of 71.75 purchased by Norwich Packers.
Bill and Mary Margaret McDonald, Thamesville sold 7 head
avg. wt. 1152, avg. price 67.74 to a high of 75 purchased by
Norwich Packers.
Choice steers: 70-80; Good steers: 62-68; Plain steers: 50-
60; Choice exotic cross heifers: 70-80; Good heifers: 60-65;
Plain heifers: 45-60; Good beef cows: 30-35; D1 & D2 cows:
22-30; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-15; Good butcher
bulls: 30-40; Holstein bulls: 18-30; Holstein bull calves: $75-
$150; Sows: 55-60.
Gordon Versteeg, Wingham
weighed 965 lbs which sold for
39. Gordon Sinclair, Kemble
consigned one char cow weigh-
ing 1400 lbs which sold for
34.50.
Bulls
There were 12 bulls on offer
selling 15-28 sales to 33. Dave
Millen, Teeswater consigned
one limo bull weighing 2215 lbs
which sold to Denview
Livestock for 33.
Veal
There were 202 head of veal
on offer.
Beefi 95-105 sales to 113;
Good Holstein: 95-105 sales to
109; Medium Holstein: 70-90;
Plain & Heavy Holstein: 40-
65. John J. Shetler, Auburn
consigned one sim veal steer
weighing 600 lbs which sold to
Millgrove Meat Packers for 113.
Bruce Hicks, Centralia con-
signed one grey veal steer
weighing 660 lbs which sold to
Holly Park Meat Packers for
109.
Lambs
under 50 lbs: n/a; 50-65 lbs:
73-90; 65-80 lbs: 94-109; 80-95
lbs: 79-100; 95-110 lbs: 83-100;
110 lbs and over: 61-87.
Sheep 30-45
Goats $20-$155
Stocker Steers
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EXETER - 235-2420
GRAND BEND - 238-8484
CLINTON - 482-3401
under 400 lbs: 79-125; 400-
500 lbs; 64-105; 500-600: 64-
84.50; 600-700: 66-85; 700-
800: 69.25-89; 800-900: 65.50-
87; 900-1000: 71-76.50; over
1000: 62-75.50.
Stocker Heifersunder
3001bs: n/a; 300-400: 60-83;
400-500: 60-81; 500-600: 60-
77.50; 600-700: 60-76; 700-
800: 61.50-77.25;
800-900: 60-78; Over 900 lbs:
60-75.
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Heartland
Community Credit Union Limited
Where membership makes the difference
NOMINATIONS
ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND CREDIT COMMITTEE
To all members of Heartland Community Credit Union Limited: Please be
advised that nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors and
Credit Committee.
Nomination forms may be picked up at the Head Office in Clinton, or at the Exeter and Listowel
branch offices.
Nominations close on Friday, October 8th, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. and must be delivered by that
date to any office marked as nomination papers and to the attention of Jim Lynn. CEO.
Nominations from the floor at the Annual meeting are not allowed (HCCUL Bylaws).
The Annual meeting will be held on Wednesday November 24th, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at
the Elma Memorial Community Centre (Atwood) located approximately 10 km. south of
Listowel.
For further information about the Board of Director or Credit Committee positions, qualifications
or nominating procedures contact Jim Lynn, CEO (519) 482-3466, or any one of the following
Nominating Committee Members: Luke Schilder, Committee Chair (519) 482-8451,
Don Campbell (519) 565-5293 or Gary Jewitt (519) 482-3231. Nomination packages can also be
obtained from Karen Fox, Acting Branch Manager, Exeter Branch (519) 235-0640 or Mike
Shepski, Branch Manager, Listowel Branch (519) 291-6189.
Dated this 25th day of August 2004 at Clinton, Ontario.
Peter McFalls
Board Secretary
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