HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-24, Page 48PAGE 48. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008.
(NC)—As the holiday season
draws near, so will the invitations to
holiday parties and get-togethers.
Bringing a token gift for your host
or hostess is not only proper
etiquette, but it’s also important for
letting your host know how much
you appreciate his or her efforts.
To help choose that special
something for every gracious host,
the holiday gift team at Canadian
Tire has the following suggestions:
• A popular host or hostess gift is a
bottle of wine or spirits. To
complement the gift, choose a
festive, re-usable cloth bag or box
to tote this item to the party.
• Consider a selection of flavoured
coffee or tea such as chocolate
mint or candy cane along with a
themed set of family mugs.
• A holiday photo is the perfect
idea for family get-togethers. Look
for holiday inspired photo frames
and choose a special photo from a
previous holiday event or special
day.
• Bring something to add to your
host/hostess’ holiday decor.
Wreaths, candles or a selection of
ornaments is both functional and
thoughtful. Stop by Canadian Tire
where you can mix and match co-
ordinated items to create a
personalized gift that can be used
throughout the holiday season.
• Make a batch of your famous
holiday cookies, jam or other treat.
Personalize this gift by using
thoughtful packaging, holiday
stickers and ribbon. As an added
touch, tie the recipe to the top of
the package so your host may
enjoy the treat again.
• Think about your host’s hobbies
when shopping and stop by a store
like Canadian Tire that has pre-
wrapped gift baskets and themed
gifts for the cook, do-it-yourselfer,
automotive, golf or hockey
enthusiast.
Host,
hostess gifts
made easy
The ongoing saga of a potentialdevelopment on the former Seaforth
Public School property came to a
close on Dec. 16 with the passing of
a zoning amendment bylaw that will
authorize construction in the
spring.
After nearly a year of lying
dormant, the development
agreement for the proposed sub-
division has been approved and
signed by Brian Barnim, the
developer and the Municipality of
Huron East.
The agreement was signed earlier
this month, but council actually
passed the bylaw at its meeting last
week.
The vote, a recorded one, saw
council approve the motion by a vote
of 9-2 with councillors Larry
McGrath and Bob Fisher votingagainst the bylaw.A 20-day period to appeal thedecision has begun where membersof the public can appeal the
decision, if they wish, to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
Huron County planners Cindy
Fisher and Carol Leeming were at
the meeting to present their report on
the proposed zoning amendment and
development agreement.
They recommended that council
give the motion third and final
reading at the Dec. 16 meeting.
There were members of the public
in attendance and a letter submitted
to council from Margaret Ward, a
neighbour to the proposed
development property who has
asked for a privacy fence due to the
increased traffic that will flow past
her property because of the proposed
(and now approved) road allowance
as well as the construction. “My lot is small and theconstruction alone will be veryoffensive,” the letter read.The development is proposed to
be a phased sub-division, with
construction hopefully, Barnim says,starting in the spring on phase one.Properties involved in the secondphase still currently have a holdingon them that will dealt with at a later
date.
HE passes zoning amendment
Musical welcome
Hillary Bachert performed
Away in a Manger with the
primary choir at Grey Central
Public School to open the
annual Christmas concert Dec.
16. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
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...and thank you for your kind comments on our 2008 Christmas parade entries.
We’ve enjoyed participating in Huron County’s Santa Claus Parades.
See you next year!
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From all of us
to all of you
~ we wish you a
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
TOWN & COUNTRY
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By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen
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