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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-11-25, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010. PAGE 23. In October, Bicycles for Humanitycollected just over 700 good usedbicycles to send to Namibia, Africa.The initial goal was to collect 350 to 400 bikes to fill one shipping container. Instead, twice as many bikes were received, so now two containers can be sent. The bicycles are currently stored at Spring Breezes Greenhouse near Blyth where they are made ready for shipping and waiting for the finances to come together. The goal now is to ship one container by mid- December and one in mid-January. The cost works out to nearly $12,000 per container to cover all expenses including purchasing the container and shipping to the destination in Namibia. To help raise funds for shipping, tickets are being sold for a Country Christmas Home Tour. Five gracious and generous homeowners are warmly welcoming you into their homes to let you see how they decorate for Christmas. Much of the decorating in these homes is done by the homeowners themselves and some assistance was received by local businesses who lent plants and decorations to the homes. This fundraising event for Bicycles for Humanity will be held on Dec. 3 from 6 - 9 p.m. and on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stops on the tour are: • Steven and Laurie Sparling’s home: This gorgeous grand home inthe heart of Blyth was built from1890-1892. It features deep crownmouldings and medallions, 12' and 13' ceilings, extensive woodwork and trim and hardwood flooring throughout. The house has been restored and updated through the years always maintaining the character and original detail. Steven and Laurie have gone all out decorating for Christmas and it is just a beautiful home to see and admire. • Luke and Shirley Bouman’s home: This family home on the outskirts of Blyth was built in 1994 to accommodate a large family with seven children. This year they added a sunroom to bring more space and light into the kitchen area. The sun shines in making for a cheerful country house. • Andy and Darlene VanderVeen’s home: On Harlock line, three sideroads east of Blyth, Andy and Darlene purchased this farm in 1998. At that time the house was completely gutted inside, the existing addition was removed and a new one built including a new kitchen, laundry room, entrance and garage. Darlene enjoys decorating and gardening which will be evident as you view this home. • Alfred and Marianne Dykstra’s home: Travelling down London Road, is Alfred and Marianne’s farm home which dates back to the mid-1800s. History reveals that thebricks on this home were kilnedfrom a pond nearby, with triple brick on the first level and double brick on the second level. It was purchased by the Dykstras in 1984, and although they have done many renovations over the years they have tried to maintain the integrity and character of the house. A new addition was included in 2003 which includes the kitchen, finished basement, seating area and new entrance. • Ed and Connie DeJong’s brand new log home just north of Clinton on London Road: Many people watched this house go up this past summer and fall and remarked on how beautiful it looks. The DeJongs just moved in a month or so ago, and instead of having an open house, they have joined the home tour. It is a 2,000 sq. foot house, wheelchair accessible and has 1,600 board feet of 1x6 pine throughout. The kitchen cupboards are made of wormy maple, and the flooring is ceramic and bamboo. A special feature is the log staircase that goes to the loft. Nature’s Nest of Londesborough did the welcoming Christmas display on the porch. • Blyth Christian Reformed Church: Visitors to the homes can see them in any order they wish, and at the beginning, middle, or end stop in at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church for complimentaryrefreshments, and a chance to enterto win door prizes and takeadvantage of a mini-bazaar. People also have the option of just coming to the church for refreshments and the bazaar. No ticket is required for the event at the church. Tickets are $15 each and available from the Gift Cupboard in Blyth, Nature’s Nest in Londesborough,Benjamin Moore Paints and TastyTreats and Treasures in Clinton,Dauphin’s Country Store in Walton, Cinnamon Jim’s in Brussels, Luann’s Flowers in Goderich, The Co-op in Belgrave and The Workshop Men’s Clothing in Wingham. Tickets are also available from the homeowners. The topic of sick time came under fire at Huron County Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Nov. 17, as Emergency Services Chief David Lew presented his monthly report to council. As it always is around flu season, Lew said, sick time has become an issue. He did acknowledge, however, that sick time being used was not being abused by the majority of the paramedic staff. “Is the majority of the sick time is being used by a minority of employees?” the question was asked, and Lew said that was the case. Bluewater Councillor David Johnston said that sick time has been an issue that council has discussed in regards to paramedics since 2008. Lew said that in many instances, his hands are tied due to the agreement with the union, but that negotiations are coming up once again. Councillor John Bezaire asked that a special in-camera session of council be held before the Committee of the Whole meeting in December, so that strategies can be discussed going into further negotiations. 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