The Citizen, 1997-09-17, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1997. PAGE 3.
Dream comes true for Blyth-area businesswoman
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New owner
Sandy Bechtel recently purchased Rice's Store, Hullett Twp., the shop she worked in while
attending high school.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
For some, dreams really do come
true.
Sandy Bechtel, the new owner of
Rice's Store in Hullett Twp. had
worked at the store while attending
high school and always dreamed of
one day owning the workwear
shop. As of Aug. 20, she does.
Rices' Store has a long history in
Hullett Twp., dating back to 1966,
says Bechtel.
Jim Rice started in the business
after peddling goods for years, she
says. When he set up the business,
customers came because they knew
him and because of word-of mouth.
To some extent, that is still how
things work at Rice's Store. Bechtel
says many of the customers are still
ones Rice served when he first
began.
Hullett files resolution
Because of that solid customer
base, Bechtel plans on keeping the
business much the way it is.
After being absent from the com-
munity for a number of years,
Bechtel says the store still looks the
same as it did when she was in high
school.
However, some change will be
coming as she searches for new
suppliers for quality goods. "Many
of the small suppliers are no longer
in business and I can't get good
quality products at a good price
from the large manufacturers."
She has also added some new
features including her handmade
vests and other crafts contributed
by family members and friends.
Her sewing ability will allow her to
do alterations at the store or sew on
buttons for suspenders.
Her inventory will change some
what as she goes out of women's
and children clothes and concen
trates on workwear. The men's
workwear lines may be expanded
to include items for women and
FLUSHING OF
HYDRANTS
The Village of Blyth Public
Works Department will be
flushing fire hydrants on
Thursday, September 18,
1997 commencing at 9:00
a.m. Your co-operation is
greatly appreciated.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Blyth
children.
The list of products includes
everything from t-shirts and socks
to work boots, gloves, coveralls,
snowmobile suits, hats and coats.
Bechtel say she is glad to be back
in the area and for her three sons to
be able to attend the schools she
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BLYTH MEDICAL CLINIC
would like to welcome
DR. LAURA WALKER
Joining our staff Oct. 6/97
Seaforth
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Tues. 8:30-5:00
Tues. 6:00-8:00
evening
Wed. 8:30-12:00
Thurs. 8:30-5:00
Fri. 8:30-5:00
Brussels
Mon. 1:00-7:30
Tues. 9:00-12:00
Thurs. 9:00-12:00
Fri. 9:00-12:00
Dr. Shawn Edwards, M.D., M.C.F.P.
Dr. Ken Rodney, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C)
Dr. Heather Percival, M.D., M.C.F.P.
Dr. Mark Woldnik, M.D., M.C.F.P.
Dr. Dan Rooyakkers, M.D.
Dr. Susan Norton M.D.
Dr. Janet Zettel, M.D.
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Blyth 523-4567
did. The oldest, Jason, 14, will also
help out at the store on occasion.
Her other children are Greg, 12,
and Sean, nine.
Rice's Store will be open Monday
to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bechtel says she is keeping Sunday
as a family day.
Blyth
Tues. 2:00-5:00
Thurs. 2:00-5:00
Fri. 9:00-12:00
Hullett council filed a resolution
from Ashfield Twp. at the Sept 2
meeting. The resolution asked the
provincial government to re-exam
ine the proposed legislation, Farm
ing and Food Production Act, as it
applies to intensive livestock opera
tions and the potential for increased
environmental risks by virtue of
their size and number.
Council accepted a request for
improvement on the Harding
Drainage Works and appointed
W.E. Kelley and Associates to pre
pare a report.
Accounts payable were approved
for payment in the amount of
$172,517.84.
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VILLAGE OF
BLYTH
3RD INSTALMENT
OF TAXES DUE
The third instalment of taxes
for the Village of Blyth Is due
on Friday, September 26,
1997. Payment may be made
at the Blyth Branch of the
CIBC or at the Municipal
Office. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month or any part thereof
shall be charged after the
due date. Please note that
people who have acquired
properties and have not
received a tax bill should
contact the Municipal Office.
Failure to receive a tax bill
does not relieve a taxpayer
from responsibility for
payment of taxes, nor from
penalty for late payment.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Tax Collector
Village of Blyth
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