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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-03-26, Page 1ra „.. 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The win was the happy ending of four sleepless nights for Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cushman. The dream-come-true started Friday when the young couple received a telegram advising their ticket had been drawn and their horse was Prince Degalls. 'We tried not to think too much of winning," Mike stated in a telephone conversation with the T-A shortly after they had learned of their win. However, that was easier said than done, He indicated they had been "floating around" since being notified around 10:00 a.m. by a Toronto newspaper that their horse had placed second in the race. "I'm still kind of dumbfounded," he said, recalling events of a hectic morning. He said he hadn't listened to the race because he didn't know it could be picked up locally on radio. A driver for Imperial Oil, the former Exeter hockey star had been on the night shift and estimated he had less than two hours sleep. His wife, Sherri, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, Exeter, went to work as usual at a Hamilton Hospital where she is a lab technician. Mike didn't know that until he talked to his father, Lloyd Cushman. The latter now operates a dry cleaning plant in Ingersoll. It was the third ticket Mike had purchased in the sweepstakes and he reported Wednesday he would probably continue to buy the tickets. While he was still "floating" over his good fortune, he had sympathy for people who had tickets drawn and didn't win any of the big money. "It must be a tremendous letdown for people who lose after going through what we did since we knew our ticket was drawn," he said. The pair haven't made any plans on how they'll spend their $52,000. "We have a couple of debts to pay off and we want to invest some where it will help us the most," Mike said. He indicated they had already received some advice from friends on what to do with the money. News of the sweepstake win reached Exeter when Mrs. Cushman phoned her mother. 'Were they ever excited," Mrs. Smith related. She indicated sho too was in a daze. Other relatives were notified and some, still not believing, quickly turned on Hamilton radio stations to hear for themselves. Four persons sustained minor injuries in five accidents investigated by the Exeter detachment officers this week, However, property damage in the majority of accidents was light. On Wednesday at 1:45 p.m., a truck operated by George J, Suplat, was in collisionwith the rear of a truck operated by Edgar J. Steinbach, RR 3, Zurich, on No. 11 County Road north of Winchelsea. Damage was set at $195 by Constable F. L. Giffin. Damage of $200 was estimated by Constable J. A. Wright in an accident on Mill St. in Hensall Saturday at 9:00 p.m. A car operated by Lawrence A. Regier, RR 2 Zurich, collided with a post. He suffered a cut on the chin. There were two accidents on Sunday, the first at 4:09 p.m, in Zurich involving vehicles driven by Clarence Charles Rau, RR 2, Zurich, and Wayne W. Overholt, RR 2, Zurich. Rau was proceeding west on Highway 84 and Overholt had been northbound on Frederick St. when they collided at the intersection, Damage of $300 was estimated by Constable D, A. Lamont and Robert C. Ran, 13-month-old son of Mr. Ran, sustained a bump on the head. At 7:35 p,m, a pickup truck operated by Lorne Edward Brodhagen, Stratford, went out of control on the Kirkton Road, about one and a half miles west of Highway 23. The southbound truck skidded on ice, hit a snowbank and flipped onto its roof, A passenger in the vehicle, John Lang, Stratford, suffered a sore back, left leg and knee. Damage to the truck Was listed at $75 by Constable D. A. Mason. The final crash occurred Monday at 8:45 a,m, on the Crediton Road about one mile west of Highway 4. A westbound vehicle driven by Ida Ann Veruyl, RR 6, Woodstock, went out of control on the slush-covered highway and hit a hydro pole in the south ditch, The driver sustained a cut on the nose and damage to her vehicle was listed as $350 by Constable Lamont, During the week the officers charged 11 persons under the Highway Traffic Act and warnings were issued to another 22 drivers. Three charges were laid under the Liquor Control Aet. Ninety-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 26, 1970 Price Per Copy 15 Cents t, Approve heater for pool, washrooms at grandstand Mrs, George Dobbs, a member of RAP, wanted council to consider "bidettes", a new type of toilet used by women, She had trouble trying to explain the use to the men present, but they did learn the "bidette" doesn't have a seat and is therefore more sanitary. However, most of the men present thought they were too advanced for this area. Councillor Ross Dobson predicted 90 percent of the women would come out of the washroom complaining that someone had stolen the seats. It was agreed to have Gregus Construction look into the cost of the fixtures. OKAY HEATER While RAP officials expressed most of the opposing views on council's business regarding the washrooms, Mayor Jack Delbridge was the only one to express any dissenting views on RAP's debate on the pool heater. However, after the discussion when need for the heater was pointed out by RAP members, — Please turn to page 3 CUPID DOES HIS JOB — Students of •McGillivray Central school presented their adaption of "Cinderella" to a large crowd at the school's Achievement nights last week. Shown above aiming his arrow is Cupid, Michael Smith at the Prince, Jim Tweddle. At the right is Cinderella, Marie Cunningham and Fairy Godmother Sandra Steeper is in the background. T-A photo Reduce farm assessment due to pollution problem A PAIR OF COWGIRLS — During the rendition of Oklahoma at "Music from the Movies" presented by the Exeter Figure Skating club, Saturday, Mandy Northcott and Susan Brintnell appeared as cowgirls. T-A photo assessment appeal, Mr. and Mrs. McLean said the "stench" from the liquid pig manure disposal pit on the neighboring McGregor farm has caused them illness and continual living discomfort during summer months since 1966. "Just before it rains and when the winds are southerly, you get the full benefit of it," Mr. McLean told the judge. "A person needs more than a cast iron stomach to take that." He said he had experienced stomach upset from the odor while operating a tractor in his fields. Mrs. McLean, a diabetic, had — Please turn to page 3 Get cash, cheques in noon hour theft Churches stage special services Special Easter Services will be conducted from all area churches this weekend. The final two services for Holy Week Worship in Exeter will take place in Trivitt Memorial Church to-night at 8:00 p.m. and tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. This evening, Rev. G. Anderson, rector of the Anglican church will conduct a communion service for members of all churches and Good Friday morning Rev. Wilfred Jarvis will speak on the theme, "Is It Nothing To You." Two area churches, Zion United Church, Crediton, and Centralia Faith Tabernacle will start the celebration of Easter Sunday with sunrise services. A congregational breakfast is planned for Calvary United Church Dashwood. The choirs of most churches are performing selections of Easter music for this important religious occasion. Thieves made off with a considerable amount of money — in cash and cheques — in a daring daylight robbery at Gould and Jory's, Saturday. Two persons entered the store between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. and while one of the men PINK ICE CREAM One of the celebrants at Mickey Mouse's birthday party at the Exeter Figure Skating carnival, Saturday night was Lisa Van -Steeg dressed in a pink ice cream costume. T-A photo Exeter council and RAP held a joint special meeting, Tuesday, at which council approved new washroom facilities at the grandstand and RAP okayed a heater for the local swimming pool. Members of both groups expressed opinions on both subjects and at one point in the meeting there was some confusion as to which body should make the official motion regarding the grandstand washrooms. It was finally left to council and the five members present approved awarding the contract to Gregus Construction for a price of $4,420. A reduction of $150 will be made in that figure if only one door is to be installed on the new facilities which will house eight toilets and four wash basins for ladies. However, $50 will be added if the contractor has to remove the present septic tank. The only other bid on the job was received from C.A. McDowell. RAP chairman Gord Baynham questioned if there was a need for the extensive building suggested by council and Reeve Boyle replied that consideration had to be made for the future. "It seems like a lot of money to spend," commented Councillor Ross Dobson. Arena manager Alvin Willert suggested it would be better to rent portable toilets for the rodeo as this was the only event for which the large number of toilets would be required. He also opined that the grandstand wouldn't last more than 10 years and the washrooms may have to be replaced then too. However, Boyle noted a new grandstand could be built around the washroom structures. Willert reported that the PUC charge for bringing water to the new washrooms would be about $1,000. Seek Parkhill location Could draw 250,000 people In a precedent-setting ruling, Huron County Judge R. S. Hetherington cut $30 ,from the 1969 tax bill of a Kippen area farm couple, ruling Tuesday that air pollution had reduced the market value of their home. Despite the likelihood of $250 in legal costs, Mr. and Mrs. Edison McLean claimed a moral victory in their four-year war against neighbour Grant McGregor's piggery operation. Mrs. McLean said she hopes the court decision will prompt government agencies to take action against agricultural polluters. In her case, she said, they have ignored the situation as the rural neighborhood broke 1 apart. "No one is talking to anyone," the farm housewife said outside the court. "The community has just disintegrated." Judge Hetherington said the evidence was "quite conclusive that there is air pollution on the McLean farm that is coming from someplace." He said its source was unimportant to the assessment issue before the court, but added: "There is air pollution here of a very obnoxious kind and beyond what could reasonably and normally be expected from a farm operation." He said the pollution has not reduced the value of the McLeans' farmland or outbuildings, but has adversely affected the sale value of the house since living on the farm is strained. The home on the 140-acre farm had been assessed at $880 of the total farm assessment of $6,300. The judge lowered the home assessment $550, which will result in about a $30 drop in the total tax charge of $537.87. In testimony at the Want no part of peace festival .1 Dog bites youngster kept a sales clerk busy talking on the pretence of buying merchandise, the other removed the cash and money from a cash drawer in the office. Police have not disclosed the amount of money taken in the incident. Polie Chief E.J. Day advised that investigation is continuing and he warned other merchants to protect themselves by making daily bank deposits and to be on the watch for suspicious persons entering their stores at noon or at any other times, He said people involved in thefts of this nature are aware that stores are short of staff at noon hours and they take advantage of this situation, usually working in groups of three or four. In some occasions, a woman is involved. Chief Day asked local — Please turn to page 3 Church bought by Pentecostals Exeter Pentecostal Church reached an agreement with Exeter United Church to purchase the Main Street church building at a cost of $13,000.00. The arrangements of sale are presently in the hands of a lawyer, and Rev. F. lthude told the 111-A the plans of his congregation are not yet definite but he expects they will make the move in April. He also said, "it is likely the present Pentecostal church building will be put up for sale.” event, indicating Karma was anticipating "a more realistic 250,000 spectators." He said ticket prices would run at between $15 and $18, which would include all the entertainment offered during the three days, "some free food," and use of the facilities on the grounds. News that Parkhill was being considered for the festival, after Karma officials were rejected at their initial Mosport site, created A storm„ of criticism from many area officials. The majority indicated concern about the dangers involved with handling such a large, crowd, drugs, and the potential social harm to the surrounding communities. .Health authorities said f six to eight weeks before the festival starts, if approved, would be needed to round up nurses, doctors, psytholOgiSts, and others, Than are plans to use a 100-bed field hospital, medical — Please turn to page 3 there is a condition attached by the owners. "They've agreed the land is available provided there's not a tremendous amount of local dissent." Mr. Young refused to divulge the names of the owners at; this time because he didn't want them "pestered by any irate citizens." The land, however, had been chosen after Mr. Young's group looked for a site that offered good topographical features, access roads and plenty of available hydro and water, he said. "The site is a beautiful spot — a natural amphitheatre or bowl that could comfortably accommodate 300,000 people. The land around it is equally good for camping . and there's. plenty of good highways to get people here without any trouble." He disclaimed an earlier estimate that 500,000 persons Were expected to attend the immediately pour $500,000 into the proposed site here as soon as they get the go-ahead from area officials, an executive of Karma Productions Ltd. said Tuesday. Michael Young, 24, of Toronto said further discussions are to be held with council representatives in the .area "to try to give them full information on our plans and clear up any misunderstandings they may have. "We don't know when they will take place, but we hope soon . we're .. eager to get things moving," Mr. Young said total cast of the three-day rock festival would likely amount to more than $4,000,000 and promised the Parkhill area community would be left Unconditionally with all the facilities created for the event.. A site for the.. festival', just outside of Parkhill, has already been negotiated with the owners Of the two farms on which . it is Situated, he said. But, he added, definitely against it, but we had promised we would meet with officials of the festival and hear their side of the story and we will certainly sack to that commitment." Dixon added, "The feeling of the meeting was that this type of gathering was not for our area." Mayor Adrian Ansems of Parkhill, who 'first saw no harm in the international peace festival, was not invited to the meeting, "He s for it. We are not. That's why we're not inviting him," said a township politician who did not want to be identified. When contacted by the T.A Wednegday morning,. Mayor Ansems of Parkhill had very little comment. He did say, "At the moment things Are up in the air. We will not meet with the neighbouring townships at the present time as they suggested. I have not had a decision from my own council on this matter." Promoters are ready to The chances of the proposed rock festival being held in the Parkhill area during the first week of July appear to be very slim. Karma Production Limited of Toronto are attempting to get permission to hold a "rock festival" featuring International artists on property north of Parkhill in the immediate area of the newly constructed Parkhill Dam in McGillivray Township. The festival planned for July 3 to 5 would draw an estimated crowd of upwards of a quarter of a million people from all corners of North America. The townships of McGillivray and East Williams and West Williams are solidly opposed to the plan while Mayor Adrian Ansems of Parkhill, in favor of the project when it was first announced has since said he is "taking a second look" at it. After a closed meeting of the three townships Tuesday night Reeve George Dixon of McGillivray said, "We are GB APPOINTMENT — Jack ?yin of Kincardine recently took over the position of works superintendent With the Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission, Pyrn, who has numerous relatives in the Exeter area spent the past fourteen years with the Kincardine PUC._ The spring vacation has resulted in several complaints regarding dogs OPP Cpl. C. J. Mitchell advised this week. The local detachment officers received five complaints, two the result of people being bitten. This week, Leslie Mahoney, 142 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park, was bitten on the cheek by a dog. She was treated at South Huron Hospital by Dr. D. A. Ecker, The animal has still not been located, A Mt. Carmel lady, Mrs. Bill Muller, also reported being bitten by a dog this week. At Crediton, police are investigating the apparent shooting of a dog.