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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-09, Page 3User-fees at landfill Going to a good cause By Janice Becker Citizen staff It may be a matter of weeks before residents of Blyth will be paying for excess garbage delivered to the Blyth-Hullett landfill site. At the April 2 meeting of the landfill committee, Blyth Clerk- Treasurer John Stewart was autho­ rized to prepare a bylaw which would implement a user fee for the village. The fee rates set out by the com­ mittee were: 52 free bag tags per year then $2 per tag; car trunks, $5; small trucks and dumpsters, $10; wagons, $25; single axle trucks, $35 and tandem axle trucks, $50. If passed by Blyth council, the user-fee system would take effect June 1. John Giousher of Blyth is putting his, and others’,smoking habit and others to good use by collecting the plastic strips from the cigarette packages. The thousands of strips gathered are taken to Huronlea in Brussels by Pat Brigham where the seniors count and bundle the plastic. The bundles are then returned to the cigarette company which then contributes money towards teddy bears and wheelchairs for children in need. This lot was collected in about two weeks thanks to donations from near and far after people read an article on the project in The Citizen. * Wooden Chair Auction at the Blyth Legion upstairs Wednesday, April 9 7:30 p.m. sharp Everyone welcome Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle 1 pizza slice 1 can of pop $099 4Ka -l- tax at Blyth General Store 523-9785 Lauretta's Hug & 1/2 is Coming to Blyth Saturday, April 12,1997 for the Women's Day Out Fashion Show You don’t want to miss it! Lauretta's Hug & 1/2 Wingham 519-357-4650 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL V, . _ Blyth Shirley Johnson of London and Audrey Timpany of Aylmer visited their parents, Alvin and Gene Snell on Sunday. Euchre winners on Monday, March 31 at Blyth Memorial Hall were: high lady, Geraldine Dale; high man, Evelyn Christianson; ladies! lone hands, Vietta Hoggart; men's lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; ladies' low, Mary Shobbrook; men's low, Millar Richmond. There were five tables of lost heir last week. Winners were: high lady, Phyllis Boak; high man, Millar Richmond; low lady, Mary Walden; low man, Edgar Howatt. DR. JANET ZETTEL DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS Tues. 1 - 5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9 -1 Call: 523-4567 for appointments New patients welcome „ ««»«■> X ,K x X be , The■he C'®8’ X X ■ MANNING'S BuildingSuppliesLtd 12fr Hamilton St,Blyth •si h<> 120 Hamilton St, Blyth < X ««***”■ x a*®®.,;,civ® Owned by Gary Courtney since November 1978, Manning's Building Supplies Ltd. has sustained many of the services developed by the original owner, Alex Manning and his two sons John and Bill. Along with the wood products, Manning's inventory includes a full line of tools, builders' hardware, windows, doors, plumbing and electrical supplies. Blyth Flooring Centre owned by John Battye and Jim Johnston's Fine Carpentry business are also located in Manning's building. Today their capacity has grown to 26,000 square feet which covers 8 lots. "We've always tried to provide our local builders with friendly service, quality products and competitive pricing" said Bob Mclnnes, a long-time staff member of Manning's. "Advertising in The Citizen, throughout our years in business, has given us good exposure in our target area. We've had a lot of calls recently asking for a price quote, which was directly related to our current ad campaign" said Mclnnes. "Their prices are very reasonable and we get results." C itizen Queen St., Blyth 523-4792 Turnberry St., Brussels 887-9114 Our goal is to provide you with economical, attractive advertisements that sell the products & services you provide.