Research On Stream Crossings May Be Bridge To Better Forestry UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) Conventional wisdom might suggest that placing a port able bridge over a stream or in stalling a culvert in a creek might have significant impacts on stream ecology, but a study at Penn State has found that correctly built stream crossings have little short er long-term effect on streams and wetlands. According to David DeWalle, professor of forest hydrology in the College of Agriculture! Sci ences* School of Forest Re sources. portable bridges caused less stream sedimentation than culverts during installation, but during actual use there were no important differences between the two types of crossings. Loggers often encounter streams when building roads or skid-trails. Streams are obstacles that must be crossed to get logs from the cutting site to a landing area, where they are loaded onto trucks and transported to lumber mills. In Pennsylvania, De Walle said loggers are required to get a permit to cross streams, which means they have to install a cul vert or build a bridge. Culverts large pipes covered by clean rock fill are most common. PUBLIC AUCTION OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD GOODS. ANTIQUES. COINS, QUALITY COLLECTABLES, 1937 CHEVROLET SEDAN. INTERNATIONAL 240 TRACTOR, 19’ LOWBOY TRAILER. 175 CC YAMAHA DIRTBIKB, TOOLS, ETC. TUBS., MAR. 28;* 1995 • 3:30 P.M. at Nescopeck Township Fire Hall, 'feriong Rt. 93 (Berwlck-Hazieton High way) Brlggsvllle, Nescopeck R.R. 1, Luzerne County COMPLETE LINE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS; LARGE QUANTITY OF QUAL ITY COLLECTABLES including toys; more than 100 U.S. military and Boy Scout patches & related items SPORTS COLLECTABLES: Autographed Team Baseball, New York Yankees (Mickey Mantle, Casey Stengel, etc.); approx. 25 Base ball Yearbooks frotn 1950’s & 1960’5; and many other valuable collectables. ANTIQUES: Numerous pieces of furniture, glassware and other items. VEHICLES & MISCELLANEOUS: 1937 Chevrolet, 4 Door Sedan, running condition; International 240 Tractor; 19’ Tandem-Axle Lowboy Trailer; 1983 Yamaha IT 175 Dirt bike, very good condition; 5 HP Vanderbilt Rototiller and much more. COINS: Large coin collection including many Silver Dollars from 1878 to 1926 including 1879 CC (some are >uicirculated); 1854 $1 Gold Piece w/hole; Walking Liberty; Franklin, Barber, Cap Liberty, Columbian & Kennedy Half Dollars; Washington, Standing Liberty, Barber and Seated Liberty Quarters; Roosevelt, Barber, Seated, Bust & Mercury Dimes; Buffalo & V Nickels; Half Dime, 20, 30 & 1/20 Pieces; several rolls of Buffalo Nickels: several Coin & Mint Sets;T9o9 VDB Penny; Indian Head Pennies; Large Cents and much, much more in the line of quality coins. This merchandise is from several local estates. Terms: Cash or good check, no out-of state checks accepted. Inspection 12 Noon until time of sale. Lunch will be served by the Ladies Auxili ary of the Nescopeck Township Fire Co. AUCTIONEERS Albert L. Broyan, AU-000-105-L, (717) 379-3286 Edward L. Michael, AU-000-602-L, (717) 759-9591 Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Historically, culverts have made good crossings. A previous Penn State study examined 70 crossing sites that had not been in use for at least two yean and found few detectable long-term impacts. “We never really raw any ero sion," DeWalle said. “After at least two years, channel stability, stream bank stability, species di versity and abundance of vegeta tion remained the same above and below the crossings.” The researchers, funded by the National Council of the Pulp and Paper Industry for Air and Stream Improvement, then built test crossings in Penn State’s Stone Valley Experimental Forest in Huntingdon and on land owned by Glatfelter Pulp Wood Company in Fulton County to study the poten tial short-term impacts on water quality. Building test culverts caused significant sediment in creases in the stream, but water quality returned to normal after periods ranging from several hours to four days. “The short-term installation im pacts are negligible at low stream flows,” DeWalle said. “After con struction, it was hard to find any effects caused by the installation. jTTSLJI public AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ANTIQUES & 15.8 ACRES Woodland Sold At 11. *00 AM. At Samo Location SAT., APRIL 1, 1995 Sale At 9:00 A.M. Location 500' South of Rt. 741,1/10 mile W. of Smyrna Road, 8 miles east of Strasburg, 1/. miles west of Gap In Salisbury Twp. For inspection of woodland 442-8758. 10% down day of sale, balance on or before June 3, 1995. Terms by David & Esther Clark H. Charles Benner, Atty. Aucts. Robert b. & Jeffrey R. Martin, 656-7770 AUOOOSBOL Randall L. Ranch Michael L. Martin, App. No Out of State Checks Lunch Available , Come One Wjtfll Come All Qp Hummelstown Fire House \ Spring Toy Show 249 E. Main Street Hummelstown, PA Antiques, Toys, Trains Farm Toys, Brtl, Matchbox. Smith-Miller, Winross & More OVER 100 TABLES ON THREE FLOORS For Sale - 1940 Ford Sedan Bank Red In Color w/Gold Inprint Joe Ertl Scale Model Car - Only 250 Will Be Made Serial Number on Box and Car DATE: Sat., March 25 TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ADMISSION; $2.00 FLOOR RIGHTS: $lO.OO 6:30 AM TO 9 AM FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL STAN WANNER 717-536-0056 STEVE KIENZLE 717-566-5525 LOCATED 3 MILES WEST OF HERSHEY OFF #322 AT HUMMELSTOWN EXIT FALL TOY SHOW SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11. 1995 We subsequently took readings at high-flow periods and there was only minor degradation. “The use of local soil and rock as fill is not recommended.” De- Walle said. "Clean gravel or shale, which can be difficult to haul to a stream crossing, should be used.” The portable bridge tested by the researchers had less environ mental impact during installation than a typical culvert. The bridge, which weighs from 7 to 24 tons depending on its sire, can be haul Association To Conduct Beef Quality Assurance Program KEN&EIT SQUARE (Chester Co.) —The public is demanding a safe food supply. It is our respon sibility to provide it to them. Con sumer confidence in our beef pro duct is one of the most valuable assets for a beef producer. By proper management it all levels of production, we can gain the trust of consumers and enhance and expand on those assets. To assist local beef producers, the Southeast Regional Cattle men’s Association is conducting a Beef Quality Assurance educa tional program, with the opportun ity for producers to become certified. On Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at New Bolton Center Ken nett Square. Chet Hughes. Lancas ter County extension agent, is ed to the crossing by tractor and be installed in a few hours. The bridge model tested folded in half lengthwise, had guardrails to keep logs from slipping off and could be hauled by a standard logging truck. “Any changes to the stream caused by installation of the port able bridge disappeared within 24 hours,” DeWalle said. “The port able bridge caused less distur bance since its installation doesn’t require digging in the channel. In going to present the classroom portion of the program. Hughes will discuss beef quality issues such as food safety, proper vac cine handling and administration, as well as proper animal restraint and handling. The classroom portion will be followed by a hands-on practice session on Saturday. March 2S at Herr Angus Farm Nottingham. The hands-on will cement what is CLASSIFIED ADSI PAY OFF! a MARCH MON. MAR. 20 -10 AM Absolute Auction, 6100 Germantown Ave. Phila., Pa. 19144. Liquidation of Major Door Manufacturer. Affiliated Auctioneers. WED. MAR. 22 - I:3OPM Belleville Livestock Market. 15 hand picked Canadian cows from one herd. For more info. Glene Click 717-667-2703 or sale bam 717-935-2146. FRI. MAR. 24 -10 AM Tom & Irene Atchison farm auc tion. truck, equip, barn equip, misc, produce, household, antiques & col lectibles. at the Atchison SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1995 12:00 Noon Sharp! Solanco Fairgrounds, Quarryville, PA 1/4 Mile South of Quarryville on Route 472 A SUPER LINEUP OF 55 REGISTERED HOLSTEINS Early Highlights * June 94 Winken from an Ex dam with 36,160 m 1426 f * Sept 94 Blackstar from an Ex dam with 37,000 m 1615 f * Dec 94 Prelude from 2 generations VG with over 20,000 m * 2 Raiders; 1 bred from a 23,000 m 2 yr. old * 2 Mascots, both bred and both dams over 22,000 m * Dec 94 Astre from a VG Mark with 26,850 m * A fresh Prelude from a dam with 25,510 m 852 f * A Delegate from an Ex 91 cow with 26,740 m due sale time * Dec 94 Royal, 2 generations VG, records to 26,150 m 1066 f * Sept 94 Stardust 2 gen. VG records to 24,032 m 987 f * 2 Lukes, both from VG dams with records to 28,276 m 1221 f Special Mention Embyros sell from “Pala”, “Beach", and two other Excellent Cows. Sired by Lindy, Raider, Charles, and Southwind. Sponsored by Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, York, Delaware, Chester . & Lancaster Holstein Clubs. Co-Chairmen: Bob Knutsen & Steve Wilson For information and catalogs: Bob Knutsen 130 Knutsen Lane, Rising Sun, MD 21911 410-658-6325 addition, the bridge can be used over and over again.” Openings in the bridge decking did allow organic debris and mud to fall into the stream during use, but such impacts had little signifi cant effect on stream ecology. “Using a portable bridge is probably good business for the logger because it saves on equip ment. it*s re-usable, and it’s better for the environment in the long run,” DtWallc said. Public Auction Register Cloilng Date Monday 5:00 P.M, of each week** publication ' Farm, Oak Hollow rid., Bar ton. NY. (Tioga Co.) Farm is tnree miles off Rt. 17C at Barton, 4 miles E. of Wav orly, NY. Howard W. Vis scher, auct. SAT. MAR. 25 -9AM Hum melstown Fire House spring toy show, 249 E. Main St. Hummelstown, Pa. Antiques, toys, trains, farm toys, Erd, Matchbox, Smith-Miller, Winross & More. SAT. MAR. 25 - 9:45AM Repossession Sale, approx. 225 repo's & off lease vehicles. Keystone Public Auto Exchange. SAT. MAR 25-10 AM Con signment auction. Farm learned in the classroom. Both portions must be attended if you wish to. receive certification. Anyone involved in any portion of the beef industry is welcome. Reservations will be needed for the Saturday, March 2S hands-on portion. For information or reser vation, contact Bobbi McMullen, Secretary, Southeast Regional Cattlemen's Association, (717) 548-3282. machinery, fire truck & equip, automobile, misc. items. At the Jefferson Co. fairgrounds between Char les Town. WV and Lee town. WV. From 1-81 at Martinsburg, WV take Rt 9 E to the light in Keamey sville, WV, take a right to Leetown. At Leetown take left to fairgrounds on left. From Charles Town, take Rt. 9 to eetown Road at Edge of Ranson, WV. Take Leetown Road to Fair grounds on rioght. Kable aucts. SAT. MAR. 25 -10 AM Tractors, hay equip, plan ters, tillage. Sussex Co. fairgrounds. Goodrich Auc tion Service, Inc.
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