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The Citizen, 2007-05-17, Page 14NOW BOOKING: Two-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 BUYING CENTURY OLD BRICK farmhouses, schools, churches, etc. for wrecking and brick salvage. Ross Lumley 519-383-2024; wrecking people’s homes (49 last year) all over Southwestern Ontario since 1969. 20-1p -------------------------------------------- HORSE WANTED – MUST BE quiet for inexperienced western rider. Call 519-523-4907. 19-tfn -------------------------------------------- WANTED TO BUY: SCRAP CARS and trucks. Bill’s Salvage, 43579 St. Michaels Rd., 519-887-6510. 15-12 -------------------------------------------- BLYTH MINI MUSEUM Committee seeks historic photos of Blyth for copying. Contact Keith Roulston, 519-523-4792 or bring to The Citizen. tfn NEED ANY HELP WITH YARD work, gardening, planting, weeding, grass cutting, window washing? Enthusiastic, energetic student looking for summer employment. For more details call Jodi at 519- 887-9966 or 519-887-9595. 18-tfn -------------------------------------------- PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007.Classified Advertisements acationpropertiesVTendersTenders Work wanted DINSLEY STREET RECONSTRUCTION TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON Contract No. MW046469.1 SEALED TENDERS, on forms supplied by the Consulting Engineer, in the envelope provided, will be received at the Township of North Huron, Municipal Offices, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario until: 10:00:00 a.m. (local time), Monday, June 4, 2007 The tender includes: • approximately 650 metres of road reconstruction to urban standards • approximately 650 metres of concrete sidewalk • approximately 1,300 metres of 150 mm diameter road sub-drain • approximately 650 metres of 150 mm diameter watermain including appurtenances and services • Various other items of work Plans and tender documents may be obtained at the Consulting Engineer’s Office for the sum of $53.00 ($50.00 + GST), non- refundable, payable to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. Plans and documents will be ready for pick-up on or after 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, May 18, 2007. Interested bidders shall note that a pre-tender meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 31, 2007 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Dinsley and Morris Streets in the Village of Blyth. Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bid bond to be retained by the Owner for an amount of at least 15% of the total tendered price made payable to the Township of North Huron. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Consulting Engineer Owner R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited Township of North Huron 449 Josephine Street, Box 10 274 Josephine Street, Box 90 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Telephone 519-357-1521 Telephone 519-357-3550 Fax 519-357-3624 Fax 519-357-1110 Wanted Habitat for Humanity Huron County (HFH HC) has announced that its 2008 build will be located in Goderich. Habitat’s site selection committee is charged with the responsibility of finding a suitable location in the town and is currently exploring a number of locations. HFH HC has already completed a house in Clinton and Wingham, with Hensall scheduled for 2007 and Goderich for 2008. The Hensall build is scheduled to begin later this month and is planned to be completed by the fall. In addition, the family selection committee has begun the process of locating and selecting a partner family for the Goderich house. An orientation night is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 at North Street United Church in Goderich at 7:30 p.m. This presentation is intended for anyone who has an interest in any aspect of Habitat for Humanity Huron County. Presentations will be made about the many different levels of participation that are available in the organization. Volunteers, potential committee members, prospective families and those who just wish to find out a little bit more about Habitat will find the evening to be informative. Registration forms and pledge sheets for this year’s walkathon will also be available at the orientation night. This year’s Walk for Hope event is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. in Exeter at the McNaughton-Morrison Trail. Family selection chair Marybeth Wilson states that the Goderich orientation evening is an opportunity for prospective families to get more information about qualification criteria for a Habitat home. Wilson and her committee distributed brochures in the Goderich area and have already received some applications for families who wish to purchase the Goderich house. Families who believe they may qualify for a Habitat home should plan to attend this meeting. Families must have a positive employment history, a steady income, and a willingness to work on the construction of the house and to spread the word about Habitat. Habitat houses are meant for those who generally would not qualify for a conventional mortgage and whose household income falls in specific ranges. Requests for application forms can be sent to HFH HC Family Selection, Box 1758, Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0 or to HFH HC, Box 68, Hensall, Ontario, N0M 1X0. Additional information and request forms can be found on the website address below. The Goderich orientation evening will also provide an opportunity for those who may wish to volunteer in some capacity with Habitat for Humanity Huron County. There are many ways to be involved other than actual construction. Many people are needed to complete the volunteer committee structure. The group is operated strictly by a volunteer board of directors and a group of various committees. More information can be obtained by tapping into the organization’s web site at www.habitathuroncounty.ca Next Habitat home to be in Goderich Early Years Members of the Early Years program in Auburn had a very special visitor last Monday. After their usual exercise time in the gym, they were greeted by OPP Sgt. Arden Farrow who was on hand to sing some songs with the children and leader Yvonne Wilts and teach them a little about the job a police officer does. (Shawn Loughlin photo) At this time of year, Huron County Health Unit reminds people that along with the warmer weather comes garage sale season. This is not only a great time for bargains, but also a time to exercise caution both as a buyer and as a seller. Caution is required to protect the safety of consumers who may use second-hand products. In Canada, the safety laws that apply to the sale of new products also apply to the sale of used items. Under these laws, it is illegal to sell, import or even give away products that do not meet the requirements of the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). To assist both vendors and buyers, Health Canada has recently updated its bulletin entitled Facts for Garage Sale Vendors. This bulletin provides safety information about garage sale products. The following is a partial list of products that consumers should be aware of: baby gates, baby walkers (banned to sell in Canada since April 2004), car seats, children’s jewellery, children’s sleepwear, cribs, used hockey helmets and face protectors, lawn darts (banned), playpens, strollers and toys. Other items that pose a safety hazard are used bicycle and rollerblading helmets, drawstrings on children’s clothing, window blinds, infant bath seats and bath rings. Here are some guidelines to protect yourself and your children from garage sale purchases. • Try to find out where the product was originally purchased. Do not sell products that have been recalled or that won’t meet safety standards. • Ensure all parts are present, in good repair, and functioning properly. • Make sure assembly and/or use instructions are provided. • If you are unsure whether a product is safe or whether it complies with the legislation, don’t sell it and don’t give it away. Dispose of it instead. If you have any questions, contact Theresa Wammes-Glavin at the Huron County Health Unit 519-482- 3416 or toll-free 1-877-837-6143. You can also get more information on Consumer Product safety at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps- spc/pubs/cons/garage_e.html Shop wisely at garage sales With the arrival of spring, it's not uncommon to see an increase in vehicles hauling trailers, boats and other recreational equipment on our roads and highways. The Huron OPP wants to make sure that motorists who are hauling even the lightest load behind their vehicle, do so with safety in mind. Before you head out on the road, make sure that all your lights are working, and this is equally important for daytime driving as it is at night. Ideally, a tow vehicle should be as heavy if not heavier than the load being towed, and keep in mind that a longer wheelbase on a tow vehicle helps keep the tow vehicle from being pushed around by your loaded trailer. Your hitch is an important factor in safe hauling, therefore make absolutely sure that your hitch is safe and your safety chain properly fastened. The last thing you want to do is look out your rear view mirror and see your load on the loose, or worse yet, in the path of nearby vehicles. Trailer tires are often neglected, so be sure they are in good shape and properly inflated. While you are out on the road, think twice about passing with a load in tow and if you need to do so, remember to allow extra time and pull-in room when passing slow moving vehicles. Also allow plenty of extra braking distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. The OPP reminds everyone who plans on hauling loads behind their vehicle, to remember these important safety tips. Safe hauling will go a long way in protecting you, your passengers and nearby vehicles from serious injury or death. Check trailer before heading out