HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-07, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1997 PAGE 7.
Uniqueness, motto for new Blyth business
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Uniqueness is the motto for
Huron County’s newest country
store in Blyth.
From the smells of all-natural
soaps, specialty oils and vinegars to
the colourful designs of decoupage
lamps, handmade dolls, ornaments
and sweaters, Olde Village Accents
has a touch of country and Victori
an decor for everyone.
Bev Elliott will open the doors to
her newly-renovated gift and decor
shop, May 8, on Queen Street in
Blyth.
Having been a shopowner at the
same location for a few years
before she sold her business in
1989, Elliott says she was waiting
for the opportunity to start again.
Retired from a position with the
Huron County Board of Education,
Elliott says she missed the interac
tion with the public.
When Christmas and Country
ceased operation in December,
Elliott seized the chance.
Renovations on the building,
which she has owned for approxi
mately 15 years, began in January.
The work included removing the
old drop ceiling to reveal an origi
nal tin ceiling in very good condi
tion. The walls were also redone to
capture that Victorian feel.
As well as shopping at major gift
and craft shows for inventory,
Elliott, family and staff have con
tributed many of the handmade
items to the shop.
“I wanted something unique and
constantly changing,” she says.
“Each item (made by Elliott or
family) is an original. When a cus
tomer comes in the next time, there
will be a different selection of
pieces.”
For her part, Elliott creates beau
tiful decoupage lamps, checker
board tables, toll painting,
handmade wooden dolls and deco
rated sweaters. Her daughter-in-
law, Anne Elliott, contributes
watermelon birdhouses to the excit
ing mix of objects while employee
Nancy Hakkers makes the dresses
for the wooden dolls.
“She is quite the seamstress,”
says Elliott.
The accessories available at Olde
Village Accents extend beyond the
wall hangings, twig wreaths and
candles. Elliott has decorated the
shop with antique furniture and will
offer a selection of wine racks,
Blyth agrees
to pay ed tax
increase
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
In the continuing battle over edu
cation taxes, Blyth council set the
mill rate for 1997, at the May 5
meeting.
Though consideration was given
to withholding the education tax
from the Huron County board of
education, councillors agreed the
increase would have to be included
on the tax bill.
‘We have to charge the increased
rate (3.05 per cent) or we will pay
later,” said Councillor Rob Lawrie.
The increase amounts to approxi
mately $16,000, he said, so some
thing would have to be cut from the
budget or it has to be passed on.
Reeve Mason Bailey agreed that
if this were not the last year the
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They could be the perfect accent to
the sunroom or covered patio.
The birdhouses, which come in
half a dozen designs, look more
like human homes than those nor
mally built for our feathered
friends. Each c?mes with a four-
small stools, hand-painted, country
style shelving units and wicker
pieces.
One of the most unique offerings
will be decorative birdhouses creat
ed for outdoors, but almost too
beautiful to expose to the weather.
foot wrought iron stand.
The uniqueness of this item is
that it is bought as a kit, to be
assembled by the family crafter. It
even comes with a help line num
ber for those less experienced in the
field.
“It would be perfect for Father’s
Day,” says Elliott.
Olde Village Accents will be
open from Monday to Saturday, 10
a.m. until 5 p.m. and extended to 8
p.m. during the theatre season.
The grand opening will be held
Thursday through Saturday of this
week.
Come in to Scrimgeour’s Food
Market, Saturday, May 10,11 a.m.
for "It's our price that's right" instore draw
for this Home Entertainment Centre
Our 4 lucky contestants are:
Terry Ritchie, Susan Buffinga, Lisa De Gans, Ken Scott
• Credenza Style
Cabinet
• Fisher VHS HiFi
Stereo VCR
• Fisher ProLogic
Surround Sound
Speaker Kit
• Fisher Stereo Front
Speaker System
• Fisher Double
Cassette Deck
• Fisher Studio 60
CD Management
System
• Fisher 560 Watt
Receiver
Fisher 27' MTS
Stereo Monitor with
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SCRIMGEOUR’S food market
Blyth 523-4551
Country style
The opening of Olde Village Accents in Blyth will offer
residents and visitors a shop with country and Victorian
style gifts and accessories. Bev Elliott will host a grand
opening from Thursday to Saturday, this week.
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20% off "Gifts of Gold" necklaces, bracelets, *
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25% off of a large selection of Timex watches
Gifts by Marjorlein Bastin/Hallmark
Large selection of Mother's Day Cards by Hallmark
Remember... Blyth Apothecary's Vitamin Bottle
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