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Dairy Hasn't Looked Back Since 1912 '90WMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1975 SECTION TWO An Experimental Progran Developed by University Welcome to the Glen Rae Dairy, for over 60 years a family business in Bowmanville. Each week day 40,000 pounds of milk are processed in the plant Owner Bob Stevens checks to ensure that the homogenized product matches at the rear of the building, and delivered to retail outlets as far away as the MilkMarketing Board's standard. Peterborough and Lindsay. Here come de jugs....Dale Fleming receives them at the end of the production ine and then packs the containers into cases for cold storage. by Liz Armstrong It is late fal in the year 1912. Bowmanville prepares for a municipal election with in- cumbent mayor J.B. Mitchell seeking a new term of office. His record of achievement is on the line; the 'new order' he had proclaimed is attempting to lace Bowmanville in line wit "those other towns which are foreseeing the general prosperity that Canada will enjoy." Under council's auspices, the 'modern' water- wor and sewage system are in their embryo state, the McGill bequest settled in a U.S. Supreme Court and negotiations for a C.P.R. spur line into Bowmanville are underway. Mr. C.H. Carlisle, Treasurer and General Manager of Goodyear Tire and Rubber predicts that if the citizens of Bowmanville provide the housing, the population of the town will reach 40,000 within a decade, basing his optimism on the example of Akron, Ohio, home of the American 'Wingfoot' tire. Advertisements in the Bow- manville News proclaim simple cures for practically everything, including the curse of anaemia. "There is security and new strength for eak and tired girls and w>men in Dr. Williams Pink s for Pale People." And on the last page of the Nôvember edition of the paper, there is a modest entreaty to the townfolk in the announcement of a new milk route. "Mr. R.R. Stevens of Glen Rae Dairy, just west of town, has decided to commence on Wednesday, November 20th, a milk route in the town of Bowmanville and will be pleased to receive orders for milk and cream. He bas had his herd of cows inspected by the Government Inspector and has new up-to-date equipment for supplyng bottled milk. He hereby respectfully solicits a share of your patronage. Terms Cash. Phone orders to 175-r-3." Some Winners, Some Losers With benefit of hindsight we discover that Mayor Mitchell lost the subsequent election to Dr. S.C. Hillier, though he was to return to office in 1916. In a few short years, Goodyear had become the largest tire manufacturer in Canada, and had outgrown the Bowmanville facilities. In 1917 the company purchased 23 acres in New Toronto and put up a modern tire factory; only 218 of 900 employees remained here in Bowmanville. The spur line rests in peace and the demand for Pink Pills for Pale People became sev- erely anaemic and died with- out a market. R.R. Stevens of Glen Rae Dairy sold 50 quarts of raw, unpasteurized milk that Nov- ember day in 1912, and since then the dairy bas never looked back. A Present Day Tour With The Boss In 1975, Glen Rae still isn't looking back. R.R. Stevens' grandson Robert makes sure of that. 16,000 quarts of milk surge through t e maze of stainless steel each processing day and find their way into plastic coated cartons, polyethylene pitcher pouches, 3 quart jugs and even the old familiar bottles. There's no education like first hand experience, and Bob Stevens is a good -teacher. Touring the plant during processng hours with the boss is an eye-opening experience if oniy in terms of the vast quantities of raw and pro- cessed roducts that are handled by the stainless steel units each day. Bob is quick to point out that the milk remains untouched by human hands during pro- cessing. Many machines op- erated by over 100 electric iotors take care of the milk em.he -me it leaves the + holding tank tili it is trundled by metal conveyors into the cold storage room ready to be delivered. Over the steady rhythm of the bottles clinking down the line, Bob explains the sequence from the refrigerat- ed tank trucks to the final container. First comes the tri-process separator, which clarifies the raw milk, separates it into skim milJk and cream, or standardizes it into 2 per cent milk. Next in line is an intriquing machine called the "High Temperature-Short Time" Pasteurizer. It heats the milk to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and holds it at that temperature for 16 seconds. If by chance the milk is not heated suffi- ciently, it passes through a flow diversion valve and is regenerated to ensure proper pasteurization. From the HTST machine, the milk is transferred to the homogenizer which mechani- cally breaks up the fat globules under one and a half tons of pressure. Then it goes back through the HTST machine in a continuous flow where it is cooled to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. After a measured squirt of Vitamin D3 has been added, the milk is pumped up to a mezzanine level, and from there is fed into three different filling lines. The finale comes and the bottles and cartons swing into action and do their circular route through to the end of production. The third milk line, where the product is sealed in polyethylene bags is the busiest, representing 70 per cent of total sales in homo, 2 per cent and skim. The machine not only fabricates the bags from a roll of plastic, it sterilizes them with ultra- violet rays before the milk is injected and the tops are sealed. When processing is finished, a caustic solution similar to soda and a mild phosphoric acid are forced through the stainless steel piping to clean the equipment of any residue left inside. Sharing the Wealth Bob's concern for quality is matched by high regard for his employees, as anyone who has read Glen Rae advertise- ments will know. For the past seven years, the dairy has had a profit sharing plan, which not only allows the employees a share in the business, it induces greater efficiency and care in handling the products. After taxes and interest on investment have been sub- tracted from the gross profit, the remainder is split 50-50 between Bob and his em- ployees. Glen Rae now employs 24 office and plant workers, including drivers, Pnd the dairy serves retail dutlets as Though the daîry bar premises are only a small part of the Glen Rae business, area residents greatly appreciate the shakes and cones on a hot day. Here Keith Swan and his nephew Brad enjoy a Glen Rae treat. Lower Water Usage WiIl Allow Growth Mayor Garnet Rickard has advised that a 24-hour test of a second well in the Village of Newcastle proved everything to be working satisfactorily. Therefore, if a recommen- dation of the Durham Region- al Works Department to lower the gallons used per person, per day from 150 to 100 is accepted by Regional Council, the present water system could adequately handie 266 more persons. As a result of the increased capability, with decreased usé, development could be permitted to proceed, accord- ng to the works department report, provided the existing well can be rehabilitated to produce 70 gallons per minute. The second well .is now fa, 'away as Lndsay anci Puerborough, though 80 per cent of the business is done right here in Bowmanville. The Glen Rae Farm, with 100 head of cattle, contributes 5 per cent of the raw milk for the dairy and local farmers roduce 70 per cent, with the alance coming from farms in the Cobourg area. Changes From its small beginning in 1912, the family enterprise has grown steadily and seen many changes. Mr. Ross Stevens, Bob's father, ',entered into partnership in 1924, and still s ends mornings working in t he office despite his retire- ment in 1965. The Dairy was moved from the farm to 'new' premises in town in 1929. Actually, the building was an old black- smith shop which was renova- ted to accommodate the new business. For many years the milk was processed at the front of the building and passerby could watch the production through the front window. In 1962, the modern plant was built at the rear of the old building, and the stainless steel system was introduced, with the older section being converted to office space and dry storage. In September 1960, Sandy the faithful cart horse was retired from his route in town, and Glen Rae switched over completely to electric trucks. Because of longer delivery routes, these too have passed on to greener pastures in favor of gas powered vehicles. Glen Rae is one of the few remaining independent dairies along Lake Ontario, and though 16,000 quarts sound like a lot of milk, it's still one of the smallest dairies in the province. The future? Bob Stevens is a forward looking businessman who likes to keep stride with new developments, or even a- couple of paces ahead. After thriving for its first 63 years, the odds look pretty good that Glen Rae and the Stevens family will continue to serve Bowmanville for many more to come. producing at that rate and a new water supply plant for Newcastle is to begin opera- tion in 1977. Further restrictions may be required regarding lawn watering until operation of the new plant begins. The suggestions are made on the assumption that a restricted use of watep for a one or two year period is of a less serious nature than put- ting a stop to housing develop- ments which are a high priority in Ontario. The matter created some discussion at the August 11 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee when considering an application for rezoning of property in the village for construction of five townhouse units where three run down structures now stand. At the meeting, Planning Director George Howden said be was of the opinion that some pumps were not working but when asked by Mayor Rickard, who was aware of the successful test, what sources he obtained his in- formation from, Mr. Howden refused to reveal his sources. The rezoning application received approval in principle from the committee provided adequate water supply is avai lable. BLACKSTQCK Blackstock Fair Plans are well under way for the 110th annual Black- stock Fair which will be held on this Saturday, August 23 at near-by Blackstock. The colourful parade at noon will be led by the Cartwright Fife and Drum Band. An exciting entry will be made by the D.S. Park, Waldheim made up of two floats carrying their Oompaa-paa Band and Folk dancers, both of which will perform during the afternoon. This year's fair will be offiêially opened by Mr. E.A. Starr, Director of the Ontario Agricultural Societies Associ- ations of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. A trampoline act, The Rebound- ers will perform several times during the afternoon's pro- gram which will have as its M.C., our own director Mr. Glenn Larmer. The Nepachee Dog Training School will give some.dog obedience perform- ances. Another interesting feature will be the "Launch Your Balloon into Space" contest when children will buy and then release gas-filled bal- loons. These balloons will have forms on them with requests to return them to us at Blackstock. Prizes will be given for the three balloons returned from the greatest distance, to both the sender and finder. When this was an attraction several years ago, a balloon was returned from as far away as Long Island, N.Y. near New York City. Any one who finds a balloon wil1 receive a free ticket for the 1976 Blackstock Fair. There will be a photography contest for pictures of this year's fair taken by our visitors. Classes are for both black and white and coloured pictures. A Flip your Flap-Jack Con- test is open to botn men anci women while the horse-shoe pitching contest attracts only male contestants. C.F.R.B.'s Bill Deegan has accepted the challenge of Durham County Dairy Prin- cess Nancy Knox for a cow-milking contest during the afternoon. Bill will also auction the champion white cake. Of course there are all the regular attractions of a country fair - midway, horse show with races, livestock, ladies' exhibits and craft demonstrations. A small an- imal display always attracts much interest. The whole show ends up with a gala dance at the Recreation Centre with George Beare and his Merry- makers providing music to suit ail ages. Plan now to come to Blackstock Fair. The very best wishes of the community go with one of our senior citizens of Blackstock, Mrs. J.A. Johnston who during the past week has left Black- stock to make her home in Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brakenbury (nee Diane Taylor) who were married on Saturday in the iackstoe -UMfrted' «httrch with tbe reception and dance in the Recreation-Centre. Congratulations also to Mr and 'Mrs. Floyd Asselstine (nee Marlene Bray) who were married on Saturday in Rag- lan United Church. Several from here attended the wed- ding dance. Mrs. Lynn Pascoe (Bernice) and daughter Rhonda of Calgary, Alberta are spending some holidays with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Larmer. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Horton attended the closing cere- monies of the Hockey School at Sundridge where Bob had attended hockey school for the week. Bob received second star out of 30 boys at camp. After the camp was completed Bob went with his friend Scottie Sanderson and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walt Sanderson of Port Perry on a camping trip for the weekend to the Peterborough area. Several of our local folk who have been patients in hospital are home now - Mrs. M. Argue is home from Bow- manville, Mrs. Lillian Powell is home from Oshawa and Mrs. Pat Fletcher is home from Port Perry. Still in hospital - all in Oshawa General are Mrs. W.W. Van- Camp, Mr. Carl Wright and Mr. Harry McLaughlin. We wish you all a speedy re- covery. On Saturday at Fenelon Falls Fair, Roy McLaughlin took first place in the horse- shoe pitching contest while Harold McLaughlin placed second and brother Ted from Fenelon Falls was third. So, cert.ainly the McLaughlin brothers kept up their reputa- tion. On Sunday Roy took part in the Canadian National Exhibi- tion Contest and placed 5th in the Ontario Championship. Congratulations. Mr, and Mrs. Ross Madill, Stouffville were Saturday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harris. On Monday, Eleanor Kelly entertained eight little friends on the occasion of her ninth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harris were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Birkett and girls, Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Toms, Mrs. Courtney Graham were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Taylor, Ennis- killen. Mrs. Reg. Boundey, Port Perry was a Sunday supper guest, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gilmour of Lindsay were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and girls. On Saturday, the members and leaders of the local Garden Club attended their Achievement Day at Solina Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Les Asselstine, Gayle and Robbie of Kitchen- er were weekend guests of bis An expermental program to identify areas of academic weakness in first-year uni- versity students and to assist students in overcoming these difficulties is being developed by researchers at Trent Uni- versity in Peterborough. The program, funded by an $18,000 grant from the Ontario Universities Program for In- structional Development, will be conducted by JI. Lodge, associate dean of science, and H.G. Morrison, a teaching assistant in Trent's physics department. Professor Lodge noted that much bas been said about the preparedness of secondary school graduates for univer- sity level work. "We do not believe that today's graduates are ill- prepared for all aspects of university work," he said. "There is little doubt, how- ever, that they are not as uniformly prepared as when a province-wi de examination system was in effect. Students now are stronger in other areas which can hinder their overall university perform- ance. "These problems are so diverse." he said, "that they must be dealt with on an individual basis." To achieve this without a large expenditure of time and money, Professor Lodge and Ms. Morrison plan to develop a self-help program in which students will be directed to materials and resource per- sons who can assist them in correcting individual pro- blems. Ms. Morrison has had con- siderable experience in self- instruction programs, most recently at the University of Zambia where she was in- volved in organizing and writing material for an indi- vidualized first-year physics course. A variefy of academic departments at Trent will cooperate in the program to evaluate the preparedness of their students for university work and, through testing done in the program, to evaluate the efficiency of their own methods of instruction. Theirst step in the experi- mental program is to design diagnostic tests, Professor Lodge explained. This will be done in consultation with instructors to determine what TYRONE Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goble were guests at the Mahon- Gillard wedding and reception held Friday evening. Prizes for the weekly Euchre party went to Myrtle Manns, Dawn Dennis, Isobel Wright, Grace Smith, Etta Medland, Douglas Brock. The 50-50 orize went to Tony Horstman and the chair prize to Mrs. Wright and Earl Prescott. A goodly number attended the Hills family picnic held in Haydon Community Centre Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Glaspell was a Monday luncheon guest of Mrs. David Ryan, Toronto. Mrs. Cathy Harmer and Stephen, Bowmanville who have just returned from a visit parents ivir. and Mrs. Vernon Asselstine and of course attended the Asselstine-Bray wedding. Mr. and Mrs. AI. Asselstine and family are spending some holidays with her parents Mr. and Mre. J. Frey and family. Mrs. Stanford VanCamp and Mrs. Richard VanCamp visited Ruby's parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Horrow at Hilton on Sunday. with her brother John Hoar and family, Vancouver, B.Ç.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Annis were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hoar. Nicole and Danny McQuaid, Maple Grove spent some holidays with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hoar. Mr. and Mrs. James Rowan and boys were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Preston, R.R. 4, Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. M. Shortt, Lakefield were Sunday visit- ors of Mr. and Mrs. James Rowan. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Phare visited Miss Mabel Jewel and Mr. Bert Jewel, Bowmanville on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Phare accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brent, Oshawa to Demorestville and visited Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis and then had dinner in Bloomfield at the Maple Inn. Mr. Robert Burgess, Scugog Island visited his aunt Mrs. Laverne Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. John King and family, Greenbank were Fri- level of skills is appropriate to their courses. Following this, a program of assistance will be developed with the necessary material and resource persons to assist students in correcting their own weaknesses. Professor Lodge said the small size of Trent and its emphasis on the individual student makes it ideal for developing the program. "In the initial stages," he said, "we will likely make the prograi even smaller by working with only three or four academic departments." Once it is developed, Pro- fessor Lodge feels the pro- gram will be adaptable to much larger universities and he is already seeking coopera- tion with other institutions toward this end. "We are confident that this program offers at least a partial solution to students' difficulties," he said. He is also hopeful that university faculty members will be helped in improving their teaching methods through analysis and evaluation of the success of existing proced- ures. day supper guests of Mrs. L. Taylor. A warm Welcome is extend- ed to alPour new families who have moved into our village and congratulations is extend- ed to the newly-weds Mr. and Mrs. Mahon who are moving into their new home, formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vaneyk paid their respects to the family of the late G. Langer- ak, Oshawa at the Armstrong Funeral Home Sunday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. James Wood- ley and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkinson, Aurora, Sunday. Miss Helen Prescott, Mrs. Eva Stokes and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hardy, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hardy and Shane, Whitby were weekend callers of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Prescott. Tyrone Sunday School is in need of enthusiastic teachers for the coming year. We have two classes of older children (i.e. grade sevens up) who are interesting to teach, but we simply have not approached the right person yet. If you would be able to help, please phone Jacqueline Vaneyk or Ann Pleasance. Everything you put into a class is given back many times over. Tyrone Barb-B-Q Draws Over 100 Guests The Tyrone Bar-B-Q and Corn Roast drew over 100 visitors Saturday night. The evening featured lots of good food, and entertainment by a group called the Ad-Els from Oshawa, who provided a good selection of music for dancing and singing along. The top photo shows Tony Suggins stoking the fire for the corn boil, and in the bottom picture, two customers eagerly await a couple of Terry Clifton's gourmet hamburgers. Photos by Liz Armstrong Brian Metcalf oversees the operation of the Pitcher Pak processor. In the past 15 years, the milk pouch has captured 70 per cent of total sales in homo, skim and 2 per cent.