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The Citizen, 1992-02-12, Page 3Fond farewell Members of the Blyth Christian Reformed congregation gathered to pay a fond farewell to Dr. Warren Lammers (centre) and his family Friday. The Lammers are leaving the Blyth congregation to accept a call to a church in Platte, South Dakota. Henry Exel (right) of the church council says goodbye to members of the family (front left) daughters Rachel and Ruth, Dr. Lammers and his wife Jobje. Two other children were not present. February hectic month for Scouts Blyth Group Committee was informed at their meeting Feb. 5 that the month of February is a busy month for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers. February 8 there was a Winter Camp Workshop in Zurich. Beaver Winterfest is Feb. 15. Cubs enjoyed an evening of astronomy informa­ tion with John Battye, and plan to go snowshoeing at West Wawa- nosh Conservation area. They will have their Kub Kar Rally March 3. January 26 the Scouts enjoyed an 8 km. ski hike at the Saratoga Swamp. They each carried a full Blyth pack and cooked their lunch out­ doors. Kevin Coultes, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, attended the January 29 meeting to speak to the boys prior to their par­ ticipation in stream habitat recon­ struction in April. Venturers have finalized plans for their annual Duck Dinner February 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Londesboro United Church. Scout-Guide Week is Feb. 16-22. The church service is at 11 a.m. at the Blyth United Church Feb. 16. The banquet will be Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Blyth Community Cen­ tre. Greg McClinchey will be giv­ ing a presentation on his trip to the World Jamboree in Korea in August 1991. The Group nominating commit­ tee will meet Feb. 12 in order to make plans for drafting more lead­ ership personnel for the 1992-1993 season. It is hoped that anyone in the community who is interested in working with boys or administering the program will volunteer their services. Andrew Ross from Goderich and Gerry Neilands from Hensall were present at the meeting to offer their expertise in regard to Venturer Bylaws. The bylaws of the 1st Blyth-Londesboro Venturer Com­ pany were read, discussed and passed in principle provided there are some minor adjustments made. The next meeting of the Blyth Group Committee will be March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blyth Public School. People Blyth students celebrate 100th day of school THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1992. PAGE 3. Young people contribute to Sunday service at Blyth United Church Greeters at the Blyth United Church on Sunday, February 9 were Bill and Brenda Burkholder. Ushers were the grade 3, 4 and 5 girls lead by Joan Clark and Joan Caldwell. Offering was collected by Leanne Haggitt, Shawna Stryk­ er, Robin Mason and Heidi Meier. Rev. Ramirez opened the service with a call to worship and lead the congregation in a Prayer of Invoca­ tion followed by a Prayer of Con­ fession and a silent confession. The responsive reading was selected verses from Psalm 100. The scrip­ ture was I Corinthians 13: 1-13. In the children’s time the question was “How do we show love?” Sev­ eral responses were received as the Sunday School was in attendance. Rev. Ramirez led the children in “Magic Penny”. The Choral Kids anthem was entitled “Someone Is Waiting”. Then Cappy Onn sang a solo titled “You are Lord to Me.” Among the several announcements were this week's committee meet­ ings. Lorna Fraser then welcomed everyone on behalf of the Sunday School and the children showed their love by singing “Ha La La”. The congregation was asked to join in. Gayle Poore and John Ramirez led the children and adults in this participating song. People to be remembered in prayers this week are, Luella McGowan, Mae MacDonald, Irvine Wallace, Harriet Wood and Jody Lee. Rev. Ramirez' sermon was titled the Center of Christian Love, based on I Corinthians 13, the Love chap­ ter. To explain translation to the many children Rev. Ramirez showed them Bibles written in other languages. He explained that to share our faith uses love. Love is everywhere. Most of all love is the center of all things. St. Paul 13: 4-7 explains the positive and negative side of love. Positive love is kind, always protects and to put your trust in God. The negative tells us that loves does not envy, or is not rude, and does not keep records of wrong doings. Like the prodigal son whose brother remembered al the wrong doings of his brother. But their father was forgiving even from a distance. This is love. The choral response “Lord be Glorified” was sung by the Sunday School. The Choral Kids were asked to receive everyone following the ser­ vice. NOTICE The Saga will be closed for holidays from Feb. 15 to Mar. 9 1st Blyth/Londesboro Venturer Company DUCK DINNER to be held V FEBRUARY 14, 1992V at Londesboro United Church 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults: $8 Children: $6 For more information call: Greg Terry McClinchey Gredanus 523-9660 523-4420 Blyth resident Laurel Paetz has been nominated for a Gemini Award, the Canadian television award for Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program Series. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced the nom­ inations for the awards in Toronto in January. Laurel was nominated for her role in Sisters, a psychologi­ cal drama based on the issue of abuse of Native children in Indian residential schools, written by Wendy Lili. Thelma Johnston and John Blok led the scorers at the Friday mixed darts at the Blyth Legion this week. Edythe Giousher and Kevin Ritchie were second. High lady was Mae Ritchie and high man, Jim Button. Connie Nes­ bit won the 50/50 draw. Mae Pepper and Lloyd Appleby had the high scores at the weekly Monday night euchre party at Memorial Hall Feb. 3. Mae Ritchie and John Hesselwood had the low scores. Mary Shobbrook and Graeme McDowell had the most lone hands. Marian Haggitt won the special prize. There were six tables of lost heir players at Memorial Hall on Feb. 5. Mary Walden and Alvin Snell had the high scores. Nora Kelly and Shirley Giousher had the low scores. Ella Richmond won the spe­ cial prize. There will be no lost heir on Feb. 19. HAPPY 100TH DAY BLYTH PUBLIC SCHOOL by Leanne Bell and Joanne Josling On Friday, Feb. 14, the grade two class will celebrate the 100th day of school. Ashley Taylor, Lindsay Penfound, Jody Godfrey, Jamie Lewis and Jenny Ritchie were interviewed for the 100th Day and they all mentioned that they were going to have a party and have a cake that says “Happy 100th Day”. Ashley Taylor said “that the grade two class of B.P.S. was counting down from 100 to zero. All of these kids said that there is a big strip of paper that has the numbers one to 100 and when they get to 100 they decorate the numbers. Lindsay Pen- found said that they made crafts to hang up. The crafts that some made were kitty cats and caterpillars. Continued on page 31 OMMUNITY OlYour Q Local riented Policing -committee- TIP OF THE WEEK Arrange for incoming cheques to be sent directly to your bank. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BURKHOLDER AUTO BODY You'll find something special for your S I W 1 E £ T H E A R T at You will find irresistible chocolates, Valentine candies, heart shaped specialty boxes, k Valentine cards and \ boxed cards * for children too. I Drop In Today! J BLYTH MINI MART 523-4486 Open Daily 7 a.m. -10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. -10:30 p.m. Christmas & Country presents TWO SHORT COURSES FLORAL DESIGN - (Fresh & Artificial) 3 WEEKS Mon. 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