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The Citizen, 2009-09-03, Page 18TWO-BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH bunkhouse at Point Clark, includes fully-equipped kitchen, gas barbecue, fire pit, horseshoe pit and much more, close to lighthouse and beach. To find out more or to book your holiday call 519-523-4799 after 6:00 p.m. tfn 2003 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 Classic, original owner, only 10,000 kms. Lots of extras, like new. Phone 519-523-4907. 12-tfn WANTED TO RENT – MACHINERY shed in the Blyth-Londesborough- Auburn area. Call Paul Buttar 519- 482-8426. 34-2 PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. Classified Advertisements Wanted acation propertiesV Real estate Real estate Vehicles for sale Broker of Record*** Broker** Sales Representative* 519.482.3400 1 Albert St., CLINTON www.rlpheartland.ca Helping you is what we do. 367 QUEEN ST., BLYTH $150,000 Gas & diesel bar on lg. lot w/33'x63' storage shed; kiosk & 2 islands. Storage capacity 115,000. Sales in excess of 2 M. Ltrs./yr. Call Fred*** or Rick* Lobb. MLS# 91582 F i n a n c i a l s A v a i l a b l eLOTS FOR SALE 37038 HEMLOCK LANE, BENMILLER $99,000 1 Acre country building lot located in Benmiller. A 10 minute drive to Goderich or Clinton. Or a 2 minute walk to the Maitland River. This treed lot is a prime location to build your Dream Home. Call Don A.* MLS# 90359 GYPSY LANE, BLYTH $99,900 VACANT 1.39 acre lot - Suitable for residential building - severance may be possible. Services available at the lot line. High and dry location. Provides an excellent view of surrounding neighbourhood. Call Fred*** or Rick* Lobb. MLS# 91543 Call: Dale Gilchrist 519-525-2235 or Luke Smith 519-528-2685 Sales Representatives for Wilfred McIntee & Co., Ltd. 226 McConnell St., Blyth Extensively renovated 3+ bedroom home on a double lot with new kitchen, main floor bath, light fixtures as well as some new flooring and windows. Great for retirees or a growing family - $199,500. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 5 10:00-11:30 am HURON COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION REFERENCE #: S.F.T.(HC) 2009-15 Bids are invited to supply all labour, materials, and equipment necessary for replacing the corridor air make up system at 299 Queen St., Blyth. Bids will be received for the above until 11:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, September 16, 2009, by the Huron County Housing Corporation, 77722D London Road, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0, 519-482-8505, from whom specifications and details may be obtained. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED Tenders ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen With funding being cut to the program, a local youth group combatting tobacco use among young people, Rebels With A Cause, were forced to say goodbye last week at the Huron County Health Unit in Clinton. The program, which was funded by the Ministry of Health as part of the smoke-free Ontario strategy, began in 2006. The group participated in dozens of events all throughout Huron County and even made an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2007. The group began at a movie night at the Park Theatre in Goderich, where they spread their message in front of the theatre before the film and then showed a short clip before each show to demonstrate the negative effects of smoking on youth. From that first appearance, the Rebels rode their momentum, appearing throughout the county, advancing their message, getting their name on the lips of youth. They went to an Exeter Hawks game, the Clinton Spring Fair, the Canada Day parade in Goderich and the Zurich Bean Festival. The group also had several events where they went to the youth and engaged them. At the Western Fair in London, they held a concert called No Bull, where Walter Gretzky spoke. They also had a movie night at Central Huron Secondary School where the movie Grease was shown. The theme of the night was to stomp out smoke, so every time tobacco was used on screen, the audience and the group stomped on the ground of the auditorium. The group began its annual Butt Clean Up in 2007. They began in Grand Bend in 2007, cleaning up the beach there, then moved to Goderich in 2008. They also set up booths at various fairs and gatherings where they featured activities like obstacle courses and games on Nintendo Wii. Volunteers were given weighted vests and then were invited to complete the game again, simulating how it might feel for a smoker to play. Several members of the Huron County Health Unit were on hand to praise the group. There were also past and present youth advisors who had worked with the Rebels over the years who spoke of their effort, enthusiasm and achievements. “The Rebels’ presence in Huron County will be irreplaceable,” said youth advisor Angela Ritchie. “They have helped influence, not only policy change, but also the attitudes and behaviours of youth. Their commitment to the community has been impressive. The Rebels have become a household name in Huron County.” Warden Ken Oke praised the group, saying that he was disappointed to hear that funding to the program had been discontinued. He joked that while their message had fallen short of some ears on Huron County council, their work has been widespread in the county. Farewell The Rebels With A Cause said goodbye last week when the funding was cut to their program. They had spent three years spreading the word about the negative health effects of smoking among Huron County youth. Back row, from left: Michael Roy, Colin Jones, Eva Allison, Jeff Denham and former youth advisor Lindsay Snowe. Middle row, from left: Current youth advisor Angela Ritchie, Taryn Jantzi, Rachel Cannon, Jessica Johnston, Abby Feagan and Kelly Verberne. Front row, from left: Mandy Eveland, Tymer DeWeerd and former youth advisor Alycia Collins. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Cause ends for Rebels By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Every holiday weekend this past summer, the Ontario Provincial Police has delivered important safety messages in an effort to gear Ontarians up for a safe and pleasant summer. Now that the last long weekend of the summer is almost upon us, motorists are once more being warned and reminded that the OPP will exercise zero tolerance towards those who commit offences on roads and lakes this weekend. Motor vehicle collisions and boating incidents are not accidents, said the police. They occur through circumstances that can be avoided completely if common sense is reflected in one’s behaviour when driving a vehicle or a boat. “Unfortunately we often see that common sense does not always prevail,” said Const. Joanna Van Mierlo. As a result, OPP officers from Huron County and across the province will be targeting drivers who are caught speeding, drinking and driving/boating, driving aggressively, making unsafe driving manoeuvres, failing to buckle up, and hauling marine vessels and trailers dangerously. Plan ahead. Remember that traffic will be heavy so don’t get upset when travels are slow. Plan drinking so it is done safely. Stay away from the water when consuming alcohol. Remember PDFs when boating. They will not do any good stored in the hull of the boat if it capsizes or a person is injured. Add to this list to avoid speeding and driving aggressively. Finally remember to wear a seatbelt. “If we heed these tips, we may very well be headed for a successful and safe last long weekend of the summer of 2009. Remember that lying around doing nothing is a lot more relaxing at the lake than in the hospital,” said Van Mierlo. “Have a safe and memorable Labour Day weekend, and make sure that you and your family live to talk about it for years to come.” OPP issue reminder for long weekend Classified advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca