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The Citizen, 2007-05-17, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007. PAGE 3. The fee for bag tags in North Huron will increase by 50 cents as of July 1. Council approved the increase to $2 at its May 7 meeting. Following approval, director of finance/treasurer Donna White said it was important people understand the revenue raised by the sale of bag tags is not a money-making venture. “We are still $150,000 short to run the landfill after the revenue from bag tags,” said White. “We are not making a profit off bag tag sales.” Noting that the intent is to try and make the service as close to user pay as possible, White added. “The idea is that with five people in my home we generate more garbage so should have to pay more to get rid of it.” “The $1.50 doesn’t even cover collection,” added clerk- administrator Kriss Snell. There will be no change to the tags’ appearance so old tags will be honoured after the July date. NH Bag tag prices on the rise Sympathy is extended to the family of Betty Elliott who passed away May 7. The Swinging Seniors meeting is May 23 at 12 p.m. beginning with a potluck lunch in Memorial Hall. Guest speakers are Len ArchambaultRep. for Zone 8 Seniors and SylviaNonkes from Spring Breezes.Everyone is welcome.BLYTH UNITED CHURCHGreeting at Blyth United Churchon May 13 was Terry Richmond.Ushering were Karen Glousher and Emily Phillips. Guest organist was Lynn Fischer. The sanctuary was decorated with tulips from Betty Hesselwood’s garden and a hibiscus plant in memory of Winnie Vincent and Vera McCrea placed by the McCrea family. Emily Phillips spoke about the Two Minutes for Teens. Guest speaker, Tom Dunbarwelcomed everyone to church onMother’s Day. The first hymn ComeIn, Come In and Sit Down wasfollowed by Prayer of Confessionrepeated responsively and theAssurance of Pardon.The choir sang an anthem Calm Repose. The children’s hymn was For The Beauty of the Earth and the children came to the front of the church for their story during the singing of the last verse. The Lord’s Prayer was sung with the children doing the actions. The children went down to Sunday school. The scripture readings were fromActs 16: 9-15, Exodus 20: 12 and the67th Psalm.The hymn In Christ There is NoEast or West was sung.Mr. Dunbar’s message to theadults was Mothering Sunday. Hespoke of Julia Ward House who first thought of Mother’s Day in 1872 and some 30 years later Anna Jarvis started the celebration of Mother’s Day in 1907. The last hymn Happy the Home was followed by the benediction and the singing of Go Now In Peace. As the mothers left church the Sunday school children gave them a necklace which they had made. Thanks A donation was made by the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary to the arena board to be used for the defibrillator for the Blyth arena. The $1,000 cheque was presented to North Huron. The hope is that more community organizations will come on board with support. Anyone interested in making a donation can contact councillor Greg McClinchey at 519-357-8297. From left: Joe Hallahan, Edgar Daer, Darrell Woods, Dave Cook, McClinchey, Steve Howson, Sandra Elliott of the Auxiliary, Paul Coultes and Shirley Woods. (Vicky Bremner photo) 83341 CURRIE LINE - RR 3 BLYTH 519-523-9407 Owner: Gaye Datema COME AND SEE US THIS SEASON FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING PLANTS If you have your own planters and want your own choice in them, bring in and pick from our large selection we have this year. We can do them together and you can take them home again that same day. Evenings only by phone appointment. We have a large selection of perennials, vegetables, geraniums, impatiens, red spikes and new grasses! Jack & Sylvia Nonkes RR #1 Auburn 83189 Scott Line Open daily Mon.-Wed 9-6; Thurs.-Sat. 9-8 519-523-9456 FREE TOMATO PLANT for every customer (offer good May 17-24) Best Price anywhere for Wave Petunias Only $169 ea. 4" pots, all colours • Clematis • Butterfly Bushes • Begonias • Geraniums Come see our large selection of annuals, perennials, beautiful hanging baskets and mixed patio pots. John Roe, The Barber Open in the shop formerly owned by Lloyd Walsh Men’s & Boys’ Haircuts $500 410 Queen St., Blyth 422 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4303 We are donating a portion of our “Cook At Home Pizza” sales to the Blyth Youth Park for the month of May MMee TTiimmee Rejuvenation of the body mind and spirit Reiki Master Hot stone healing therapy Call Kathy Huether For Appointment: 519-523-4716 “Twigs from the Branch” Newsletter Blyth Legion is now available for pickup at the Branch. If wanting the newsletter sent to you by e-mail - contact mrjag@scsinternet.com NEWS FROM BLYTH BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen