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10 The Canadian Statesman, BowmanvilleJulv 24, 1974 "Len" Taylor Appointed As Hydro's P.R. Officer L. A. "Len" Taylor Central Region has a new Public Relations Officer. He is L A. "Len" Taylor. He will be replacing C.G.W. MacIntosh who retired June 1. Mr. Taylor was born in Toronto and attended Rawlin- son P.S. and Vaughan Road Collegiate. He bas furthered his education through night school and correspondence courses in writing, public relations and publie speaking. Len Taylor joined Ontario Hydro in March, 1964 as editor of marketing publications in the advertising department and later became supervisor of publications, the position he held until his recent appoint- ment. Prior to joining Hydro he worked for many years as a newspaper reporter, writer and journalist, also public relations and information offi- cer at Bell Canada and at the Department of the Attorney General for the Ontario Go- vernment. During World War II Len was a Flight-Lieutenant, R.CA.F. as a navigator and later as a public relations officer. He belongs to the Toronto Men's Press Club and the Ca.nadian Farm Writers' Association. His main interest when off the job is rebuilding a 125-year-old farm house in Mulmur Township using his own labour. Len and his wife, Eve, have two daughters, Eve-Lynne, 22 and Jocelyn, age 19. The family reside at 18 Brownlow Avenue, Toronto. Ne w Mobile Home Park Similar to Newcastle's Approved Near London Soil and Crop Improvement A nev/ mobile home retire- over 700 mobile homes in a Association as well as some ment park bas been approved fully integrated community. history of Ontario agriculture, at Grand Bend, Ont., 35 miles Work has started on water- as it developed during that northwest of London, it is mains and pavements and period of time, this book would announced by Max Rice of homes will be available for prove quite beneficial to Rice Construction Co. Ltd. sale in about ten days. farmers. For further informa- who. in partnership with the The councils of both the tion, you can contact the Royal Bank, is proposing a Stephen Township and the Agricultural office as to where similar nark near Newcastle. Village of Grand Bend were you may obtain the book for Called Grand Cove Estates, enthusiastic about our plans," your own library. the new park will consist of said Mr. Rice. 'They are convinced the new park will be a boon to the community, and in effect what they said to us was, 'How soon can you get started?' They ar looking forward to the influx of responsible citizens who will rnake a contribution to the local economv." Mr. Rice said that the new park is substantially the same as the first one the organiza- tion opened three years ago at Stroud, near Barrie, and the one proposed for the vicinity of Wilmot Creek, Between Newcastle and Bowmanville on the shores of Lake Ontario. In all three," he said, 'the principle is one in which residents buy the style of mobile home they want, out of four models available, then lease a plot of land in the park. in return, all services such as water, sewage, snow-removal and TV cable are provided, all wires are laid underground and an exclusive country-club atmosphere is created by provision of a community centre and other recreation facilities such as shuffleboard courts and heated swimming pools. Residents, said Mr. Rice, will not be just pensioners, but people with a reasonable amount of income and assets. "As proof, the Royal Bank advises that the deposits at Sandycove Acres at Stroud are nine times more per person than at any of their other branches." Mr. Rice said that the joint application of the bank and his company to start work on the 273-acre Wilmot Creek Cove is now before the Newcastle Planning Advisory Commis- sion. It was first proposed to the Township of Clarke 18 months ago. The Council approved tha plan in principle last September, and in De- cember it recommended that the new Newcastle Regional Council pass enabling legisla- tion. As with the mobile-home parks at Stroud and Grand Bend, Wilmot Creek Cove is laid out like a village, with winding lanes leading to a central plaza and recreation facility. Activities are arrang- ed by an elected body of residents. About half of the park will be open space. Apart from the business the residents will bring to the merchants of the area, in : case of Wilmot Creek C-e there would be approximately $500,000 in tax dollars collect- ed by the Town of Newcastle at the present rate of assess- ment. Mr. Rice said that, judging from the questionnaire ans- wered by visitors to the model unit in the Village of New- castle, located in front of the Elmhurst Hotel, the public is in favor of Wilmot Creek Cove. Of 376 cards filled out by the many who have visited the site, all but six answered 'Yes' to the question: "Do you believe that this type of park should be built in the Town of Newcastle?" Durham Agri News Solutions to Farm Pond 50-80 per cent of the total cost Troubles of livcstock production. The Ponds are a great asset on a rising costs of feed, both farm and over the past purchased and produced on number of years, a large the farm make it important number of ponds have been that farmers get the best put in. However, some of the returo for feeding expenses. problems that owners are This helps to explain why faced with can be rather there has been a rapid frustrating, and usually the increase in the number of reason for this frustration is samples submitted to the Feed that people are unable to use Analysis Laboratory in the water that is in the pond.,Guelph. Jo the period from Algae bloom and muddy water April 1, 1973 to March 31, 1974, are the most common troubles the laboratory received more that arise in farm ponds. With than 2,500 farm.samples from careful treatment, these pro across Ontario, nearly triple blems can be eliminated and the number received in the the chemicals, if used at the same period a year earlier. recommended rates are not The majority of samples harmful to fish, livestock or submitted are tested for dry humans. matter and crude protein Early summer is the time although requests for phos- then Algae bloom becomes phorus, potassium, calcium, particularly noticeable and magnesium and several other disagreeable. Algae cao be trace elements tests have controlled and prevented by increased about,17 times sioce applying bluestone (Copper the program started. The Sulfate) at a rate of one-haîf to interest in these elements one pound per 100,000 gallons stem mainly from the know- ofwater in the pond. Estimate ledge that deficiencies cahn be the amount of chemsical you related t some herd health require and buy what is problems. One of the Most necessary at your local farm common of these is magne supply store. To apply the sium deficiency, which s bluestone, first dissolve it in showing up in some areas of water in a plastic pail then use Durham County. Also, in high your garden sprayer to apply production herds, the com It evenly over the surface of plete analysis is necessary to the water bOn large ponds thelp farmers maintadin high spraying cai be done fron a smlk production eael. boat. Be careful when hand- The high cost of supples ling bluestone because in ments foi' livestock rations, concentrated form ilis p oison- makes the feed analysis ous to fish, livestock and program especially attrac- humans. At recommended tive. If the feed produced on rates, however, it is not thefarmcontainstherequired hariful and canti be used quite levels for adequate nutrition, safely in the control of algae in then unnecessary trace ele- ponds. a rments ca be reduced or To clear ponds of muddy eliminated from the feed water, agricultural gypsum supplements. Samples are spread evenly at a rate of 6 processed within two weeks of bs. per 1,000 cubic feet of their arrival at the laboratory water cn clear u p the and the resuits sent directly problem. If the pond does not back to the farmer, with a clear in several days, repeat copy to the office of the Couty the operation. On muddy, Agricultural Representative- shallow ponds of less than 3 whowcan help the farmer in feet in depth, spreading loose ration balancing. Feed sampl hay at the rate of two bales per ing information and assist- acre of surface has had ance may besobtained throug limited success. This treat- the Couty offices of the ment mg abe carried ont at Ontario Ministry of Agricul- 14day intervals up h o a turcand Food, including our maximum of four times a office in Bowmanville. The year. However, this treatment sample bags and envelopes should aot be used on stocked are available from the Feed ponds. If undisturbed, treated eAnalysis Laboratory, Depart ponds remain clear indefinite- ment of Animal and Poultry y. Further steps cao be taken Science, Ontario Agricultural to maintain clear water. College, University of Guelph. Grassed areas around theWith the large amount of ond will keep soil partc es rai that we have had over the rom entering the water. haying season, we would Preventing cattle froni drink recommend that all farmers ing directly from the pond, who feed hay as part of their will also help avoid stirring up overaîl feeding program, the sediment on the bottoni. would be' wise to test their hay Remember, a pond is a very to determine the exact dry useful and worthwhile asset on matter and protein percent- a farm, however, it does have age at least. and if you feel to be looked after and if done necessary, go further and so chemically, care must be determine the levels of var- taken to avoid harming fish, ious minerals in the hay. If livestock or human bengs. youare interested in the Feed Feed Analysis Growing in Analysis Program and would a Popularity like to have a sample proces Feeding represents between sed, we ca give you further information at the Agricultu Tyral Office. toOntario Soim - Crop Grse rh Improvement History Now Available At a meeting of the Board of MgDirectors of the Ontaro Soi AUTHORIZED and Crop Improvement Asso- ciation in 1972, a motion was DEALER carried, authorizing work to ui abegin on the history of the Ontario Soil and Crop bm- CUSTOM provement Association. Mr. A. H. Martin former director BENDING FOR of the Soils and Crops Branch STOCK CARS & and Secretary-Treasurer ot DUAL PIPE the Ontario Soil and Crop INSTALLATIONS Improvement Association, agreed to do the necessary Sresearch to compile the his- tory. Coies of the book are now avalable and are being Ail Parts sold by the Provincial Soiuland Guaranteed for Life Crop Improvement Assoc., at aWost of $500. The book APPOINTMENTS details the history of the Sou REQUIRED and Crop Improvement Asso Drop In or Phone ciation in Ontario, right from the pre-organîzation years tbrough the dirty thirties, the tdwar years, the fabulous fifties, the sitles, yars of chang ine deen the teslies thear conventinas an othier hatI ESSOyo hae ientedes ith te Aaysits uga ndth old SER ICE ai tohav pe p roces sed, ion an give lisi ofue yålu BlOWMal saANVIL nymon cat ptrhe gricult PH HN 62T11 tesYok ndi o r iMUFFLERth hsor f h a *0 mam I S a, I S