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The Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 3CR pastor baptizes infants On Sunday morning, Feb. 20 we welcomed Rev. Dave Tigchelar of Drayton to the pulpit and witnessed the baptisms of Kayla Rikki, infant daughter of Herman and Jessica Thalen of Brussels and Melissa Grace, infant daughter of Luke an Shirley Bouman of Londesboro. Rev. Tigchelar preached on "Covenant and Integrity" from II Timothy 4: 1-8. He explained that the covenant in reference to baptism was God-made. The covenant or promises of God are the foundation of faith and the neglect of faith, shown in the acceptance of such as teenage drinking, homosexuality, and marriage breakdowns, is the gradual erosion of faith. Integrity, he said, meant living Local scouts get top award Scout-Guide week is Feb. 20-27 this year. It is an important event for all members of the Scouting and Guiding organization, celebrating the birth date of its founder, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, also known affectionately as "B.P." on Feb. 22, 1857. To start off the week's events all sections were represented at the 9 a.m. church service at the Blyth Catholic Church Feb. 20. Then on Wednesday, Feb. 23 there is to be a pot luck banquet at the Blyth arena for all the members of the Scouting Council looks at ways to spend By Bonnie Gropp Spending other people's money isn't always an easy thing to do. Blyth councillors at the Feb. 9 meeting were having some difficul­ ty coming up with ideas to qualify for Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works Program funding. The grant, a combination of money from the federal and provincial government as well as a contribution from the Skaters pass tests The following Blyth skaters have passed Preliminary: Melissa Campbell and Leanne Haggitt with Dutch Waltz and Laura Meier with Canasta. Ashley Howson and Julie Ritchie passed Senior Bronze - 14 step. April Van Amersfoort, Christina Black and Ashley Howson also passed senior bronze with European. Amanda Howson passed Junior Silver-Rocker Foxtrot. Kimberley Richmond passed Gold-Quickstep. The results of the C.F.S.A. Freeskate Tests are: Preliminary - Parts I & II - Ashley Howson. The results of the C.F.S.A. Blyth Council briefs Reeve reports on ROMA Having just returned from the ROMA convention Blyth Reeve Dave Lee reported some of the details to council at the Feb. 9 meeting. The main thrust of the conven­ tion he said, had been the topic of amalgamation, a system which would join municipalities, resulting in less government, less cost. It is seen, he said, as a way to survive and keep tax rates lower for the ratepayers. "The Ministry doesn't want to force it, but it is in a munic­ ipality's best interests to look at it as a possibility," he told council­ lors. Councillor Steve Sparling said, "Industry calls it rationalization. We are going to have to rationalize honestly and being complete. Therefore covenant integrity means growing in Christ as Paul in the Bible wrote from Prison, "I have fought the good fight and kept the faith." Also in Psalm 26, Rev. Tigchelar showed how David asks God to vindicate him as he has led a blameless life apparently forgetting his adultery with Bathsheba and how he had her husband killed. But covenant integrity doesn't mean to forget the past but to accept the beginning chapters of life and go on with new life, knowing and believing in the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ. In covenant integrity we are to live honestly, said Rev. Tigchelar. We are sinful but through the trust movement and their families. At the banquet Shawn Clark and Chris Knox will be presented with their Chief Scout Award, and the winning entry in the 1st Blyth badge contest will be announced. With the end of winter in sight all sections of Scouting are not quite finished with winter activities, but are also starting to plan for spring. Beavers are looking forward to Beavoree May 28 at Wildwood Camp. Cubs are painting and polishing their Kub Kars for the Blyth Kub Kar Rally March 1, and municipality, is designed to create employment. Councillor Mason Bailey said he couldn’t see the point in taking the grant if council was going to have to "invent something to do so that someone could work for six months." Councillor Steve Sparling referred to the program as the "grant trap" saying that municipali- Figure Tests are: Preliminary, Parts I & II - Laura Meier; First Figure, Part I - Amanda Howson; First Figure, Part I & II - Christina Black and April Van Amersfoort; Second Figure, Part I & II - Rachel Arthur; and Third Figure Part I & II - Kimberley Richmond. The results of the Inter-Club competition at Seaforth are as follows: Ashley Howson received the Gold Medal for solo; Christina Black received the Silver Medal for solo; and Ashley Howson and Julie Ritchie received the Silver Medal for dance. Julie Ritchie, Amanda Howson and Rachel Arthur all skated at the competition and did very well. our abilities to provide service. We have to recognize first there's a problem and an opportunity." Reeve Lee noted that he felt strongly that council meet with neighbouring municipalities to "see where we're going to be in a few years." Animal Control Officer Bob Trick had asked for verification in the bylaw with regards to whether the $30 fee for male or female dogs was based on per person or per household. The bylaw will read per household.*«« Following a question from Coun­ cillor Sparling about timelines for Continued on page 6 and faith of forgiveness in Jesus Christ we are holy and perfect before God. Lastly, Rev. Tigchelar explained, God is writing His story, not just in the Old Testament prophets or the New Testament apostles but in our lives today as shown in our commitments to our marriage, our children, our bodies, and to one another in church. The congregation responded by singing "My Jesus I Love Thee". In the afternoon service Rev. Tigchelar showed in his sermon "One is the Whole Number" how God can use the single person, whether single adult not yet married, single adult divorced, or single widowed person, in His kingdom work. the Regional Rally March 5 in Clinton. Scouts planned on going tobogganing after church on Sunday, Feb. 20, and the Venturers just completed another successful Duck/Turkey dinner on Feb. 17. All sections are to be commended for their enthusiasm and their participation in community events. All adult leaders deserve a big pat on the back for their contributions to the Scouting program and to the youth involved. ties will take the funds, because if they don’t other municipalities will benefit. Reeve Dave Lee noted, however, that it was a benefit to a municipal­ ity if there is a real job to be done. The program, he said is aimed at construction and must be a project that the village had not planned on doing. Clerk Helen Grubb said that applications must be done for every project the village decides to under­ take as part of the program. Also, she said they "look favourably" on joint applications, whether through private industry or service clubs, which would lessen the tax dollars spent. Councillor Shirley Fyfe suggest­ ed that Gypsy Lane is in need of reconstruction work and said this might be worth considering for the grant. After further discussion council decided to give further considera­ tion to projects. Deadline for appli­ cations is September. Ms Grubb said that she can not do any paper­ work until the project is decided upon. BLYTH FIGURE & POWER SKATERS ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT COME & SEE OUR SKATERS PERFORM Friday March 4,1994 at 7:30 p.m. at Blyth & District Community Centre THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1994. PAGE 3. Tasty treat Brett Heimpel, 2, seems to be enthralled with the plate of pancakes and sausages before him. The meal was served by members of the Blyth Trinity Anglican Church at Memorial Hall on Feb.15. Grandma Christine Heimpel keeps a close eye on Brett. Four tables of lost heir were in play at the Blyth Memorial hall on Wednesday evening. Winners were: high lady, Marj East; high gent, Graeme McDowell; low lady, Edythe Giousher; low gent, Ted East. Winners of the Blyth euchre on Monday, Feb. 14 were: high lady, Geraldine Dale; high man, Millar Richmond; low lady, Janet Lawrie; low man, Kay Hesselwood (playing as a man); ladies' lone hands, Ruby Pattison; men's lone hands, Harvey Dolmage. ".■I - 1 ---------------- ---------- --- For a sales outlet, call: UNICEF Canada 1-800-567-4483 HAIRCARE PRODUCTS bV SCRUpLE$> FREE SCRUPLES SWEEPSTAKE TICKET with every 1 litre product purchase. Join the Fun - Win up to $45.50 in Scruples Products Offer Expires April 16, 1994 Chauncey’s Hairstyling ________Blyth 523-9722 J VILLAGE OF BLYTH QUOTE REQUIRED BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL To replace and install new double doors, frame and hardware on Blyth Memorial Community Hall. Pricing required for both solid oak wood and insul­ ated steel doors complete with hardware. Closing date: February 25,1994 at 4 p.m. Submit to: Blyth Clerk's Office 103 Queen Street South P.O. Box 393 Blyth, Ontario N0M1H0 For particulars contact Clerk’s Office - 523-4545 Village of Blyth Council Blyth Memorial Community Hall Committee.