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The Citizen, 2002-12-24, Page 3Cash Sales Only* • excludes chocolates, layaways, special orders SAL 40% off Storewide* January 2ndl 3rd, 4th rl akfti Queen Street, Blyth 523-4700 10,9011111t# Ill lk" and Collectable 12 Days of Savings Up to 50% off Christmas items •.* * . • • ••1* . • *:. . • Luann's Country Flowers & Gifts Qi1Wrice Sale Starts December 27 at 9 a.m. until January 10 at 6:00 p.m. We deliver from Blyth to Goderich, Clinton, Wingham, Brussels & most point in between. Free delivery to funeral homes and hospitals. Min. $30. order in delivery area. Closed Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1 Reg. Store Hours: Mom-Thurs. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-6; Sat 9-5 gtaae a Safe and Nappy gtatiday. .ettann, Nen, family 4. ataff 409 Queen St., Blyth 523-4440 or 1-800-610-7757 You Can Make a Difference HUNTINGTON DISEASE IIS *IUNTINGTON ..,,.,„,.,...,. 1-800-998-7398 www.hsc-ca.org Ann Nesbit winner of 1 of 10 Bread Machines at Scrimgeour's Food Town in a draw from Five Roses sponsored by all Food Town stores in Ontario! SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD TOWN Blyth 523-4551 441#1.0444wemeott D'r t Tina Lynn Burkholder and Shane Laurence Taylor were joined in marriage on July 20, 2002, at two-thirty in the afternoon. The wedding took place at Cavan United Church, an old country church in Winthrop, Ontario. The bride is the daughter of William and Brenda Burkholder of Blyth and the groom is the son of Laurence and Edith Taylor of Kinhurn. The maid of honour was Cheri McClure, sister of the groom and best man was Randy Shepherd, friend of the groom. Ushering guests were Shane Burkholder, brother of the bride and Randy McClure, brother-in-law of the groom. Special poems To My Sister on Her Wedding Day and To My Brother on His Wedding Day were 'tad by Shane Burkholder and Cheri McClure. The organist was Barb Bosman and the soloist was Cheryl Cronin, both friends of the couple. A reception followed at Seaforth and District Community Centre. Friends and family helped celebrate this old-fashioned wedding by enjoying the atmosphere of a decorated "parlour" and old car and buggy. Shane and Tina Taylor honeymooned in Northern Ontario and now reside in Blyth. .5/ irr THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 24, 2002. PAGE 3. Communities in Bloom still at work FROM BLYTH At its Dec. 16 meeting, North Huron council asked Clerk- Administrator John Stewart to look into the possibility of `cameraing' a watermain to see if there's any problem with the line. The move was taken in response to a letter from Bill and Brenda Burkholder of Blyth, regarding damage to laundry due to rust in the water. Stewart said he had spoken with Mrs. Burkholder about the North Huron bills and accounts in the amount of $801,362.70 were approved for payment at council's Dec. 16 meeting. *** Council authorized the transfer to Blyth water mapping reserve in the amount of $2,000. *** Council had no objections to the South Huron Youth for Christ using Riverside Park for Praisefest, June 7 on condition that proof of adequate liability insurance be made available to the municipality. *** A printer will be purchased for the recreation department in the amount of $580 plus taxes. Money will be taken from the transition fund. *** Stewart advised council that the Blyth arena project will come in on budget or slightly under. By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor While Blyth Communities in Bloom committee has decided to forgo competition, they still see things that need to be done to beautify ,Blyth — to the tune of $12,850. Bev Elliott, Nancy Snell and Eleanor Babcock attended the Dec. 16 meeting of North Huron council to submit a list of suggestions and a budget. Elliott warned council not to be intimidated by the dollar figure as the projects were things the committee would like to see happen, but realized it would probably not all happen at once. problem, which only happens occasionally and for no particular reason that can be found. "Through the letter she says she wants something done so it doesn't happen again, but I don't know what the answer is." Stewart explained this had been a problem in several households when the village first started chlorinating, but no longer. The lines are flushed on a regular basis, he said, and the *** The draft cemetery bylaw which establishes one set of bylaws, rates The last two winners of the 125th calendar draw will be reported in the first paper of 2003. Here are the early bird winners of the You Pick the Pick-Up draw: Nov. 2 for 10 free tickets, Mike Kerr; Nov. 16, framed autograph print, Dean Elliott; Nov. 30, Stan Mikita limited edition autographed stick, Bev Blair; Dec. 14, a pair of Maple She did however ask if a decision could be made with regards to hanging baskets, a cost of $1,500, as they need to be ordered soon. Also on the list were lights for the Christmas trees at a cost of $500 and the replacement of benches in front of Memorial Hall. "This is a focal point of the village," said Elliott stating that the approximate cost is $1,500 per bench. Four garbage receptacles would be $475 plus taxes. Elliott said the Huron Pioneer Thresher Association is hoping to replace the gates at the fairgrounds and wondered if the committee would landscape the area. She budgetted $500 for this. one affecting the Burkholders will be done more often. Digging it up would be no solution as the place where it is dug may not be where the corrosion is. Councillor Jeff Howson suggested the camera as the house is not that far from the main. "It's not cheap," he added. "But it's the lesser of two evils now," agreed Councillor Arnold Taylor. and fees for the township's cemeteries, will be circulated to interested parties for comment. Leaf tickets, Andy dePutter. There is another early bird draw on Dec. 21. There are still some tickets available and your chances of winning are great with only 1,500 tickets being sold. Proceeds go to the Blyth• and District Community Centre. If you haven't purchased your ticket yet there is still time as the draw for the truck will be made Dec. 25. What a great Christmas gift and we all benefit with a newly- renovated arena. Heidi and Jamie Craig spent the weekend with Deb, Fred, Jonathan and Quinton Hakkers and their grandparents, Don and Marilyn Craig. They -also attended the Edgar Christmas on Dec. 14:- Everyone have a Happy and Safe -Christmas and a Happy New Year.. She also said the committee would like to see more flags like the one at the south entrance which cost $500. However, if they were to buy half a dozen the cost would be reduced to $269 per flag. An amount of $1,000 was included for more work in the Memorial Garden and $300 for a tree of life in the kiosk. "Whatever money we'll have, we'll work with it. Nothing must be done, there are things that should be done." Elliott when asked said the committee had no plans at this point to do any further fundraising. Council agreed to consider the list at budget, but did pass a motion for the committee to proceed with the hangingbaskets. Council agrees to camera line Blyth arena project on budget