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12 The Canadian Statesmari, Bowmanville, April 13, 1977 Section Two Durham Christian High Volunteers Help Build NewBowmanville Sehool Walls for the first story of contractors, the school is is expected te be ready for the the Durham Christian High being built partly through next scheol year. t will have a School on Scugog Road are voluntary help from members capacity of 170 students. already rising. Here, John of the Durham Christian High If ail gees well, the Durham MacDougall, a construction Sehool Society. The two storey Christian High School should worker at the site'lays cernent building with nine classroems, have a new home this fall. blocks. In addition te the hired gymnasium, hibrary and stage "We're hoping and praying for September first. We expect to be in there by then," said high school principal Ren Seibenga last week. Construction on the new school began late last year when some footings were poured and this spring the walls of the building are already taking shape. One of the unique things about the Durham Christian high school is the method by which the building is being constructed. The school volunteers complete with its gymnasium, stage, library, seminary room and nine full-sized class- rooms, will be built with a combination of hired labor and volunteers. The total cost of the two storey building on Scugog Rd. is expected to fall between $375,000 and $400,000 and Mr. Seibenga explained last week that the volunteers help cut expenses. "It's a group of parents that support this place. It's their school so they're building it," he said. Mr. Seibenga explained that the Durham Christian High School Society which is pri- vately building and operating the school has about 150 to 200 members. All of them will have contributed some kind of volunteer , work before the school receives its finishing touches, Mr. Seibenga ex- plained. Pour Footings He said that about 30 to 40 volunteers helped pour the footings last fall and about a dozen contractors who happen to be members of the high school society will also be working on the building. Mr. Seibenga explained that teachers, students and par- ents have been waiting for a permanent building for sev- eral years. He said the Durham Christian High School first opened in the 1969-70 school year. It was located on property literally in the back yard of the Know Christian School and seven years later, it is still there. Accommodates 170 About 88 students attend school in five circular, hut-like portable classrooms origin- ally purchased from the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education. The new school will accommodate 170 students. At present, the pupils at- tendin the Durham Christian High chool are bussed to Bowmanville from as far away as Grafton and Lindsay and Cobourg. "Groups of parents are really getting excited over Christian education," the principal said. Mr. Seibenga pointed out that the school is not reserved for any one denomination and that anyone with an interest in Christian high schools may become a member of the society which operates the school. Middle Class Although some people may think privately owned schools are the haunts of children from high income or aristo- cratic families, this isn't the case at the Durham High School. Ren Seibenga des- cribes most families with children at the school as middle class and lower middle class. There are no standard tuition fees with all funds raised through donations. There is, however, a recom- mended donation that is geared to a family's ability to pay, Mr. Seibenga said. "We think we have some- thing going here that contrib- utes to the Canadian mosaic and is a viable alternative," he said. Education with Terry Hawkins "I wish I had a nickel for every time I have changed my mind about a job!" This is a comment I heard recently from a young man. Our conversation had been on the topic of careers and that many young persons do not have a definite career goal. This is when he suggested that he had ,changed his career goal many times. I know the fact that many students do not have a definite career goal...or have one, but keep changing it every few months....is disturb- ing te some adults. I don't find it very disturbing at all. Even when parents who are ob- viously concerned with their student's future say, "My boy is in his last year in school and still doesn't know what he wants to be"...even when these worried statements come forth, I do not find the situation serious. As a matter of fact, I often consider it normal. I qualify this to the, extent that, if a person does not have a career goal as he approached school-leaving age, he should be looking for one, but it is reasonable for him to take years before finding it. And during those years, he may change his mind many times. This is reasonable. After all, school, at all levels, is a growth period, a time to accumulate experience and information, a time to learn to analyze and research, a time to gather the tools that will eventually help one to do many things including finding a suitable career. This being the case, why would anyone rush to find his career, years before it is necessary. Far better to wait and choose wisely, than to be pushed, or jump into a career prematurely. As for a person choosing a career and changing it-there are some important points to consider here also. If a student is keeping his eyes open concerning careers, it is almost inevitable that he will change his mind periodically. Rather than a sign of imma- turity or indecision, it might well be a sign of maturity and good sense. As each day passes he learns more about many things, and after a period of time a career that looked just great, may not look so good any more. It would be foolish to carry on towards a certain career, even though newly gained knowl- edge showed it tobe a poor bet for that particular person. Should a student have a career goal? The answer is YES and NO-it depends on the student. Some people do not need a specific career goal. They are satisfied that they need an education and that it itself is their goal. Others have a very general career goal. They say they want to go into the professions or some skill- possibly in the elèctricial- electronics field, or some other broad general area of training. This broad goal is quite sufficient to encourage him to work and obtain a good level of education. Some other students need a very specific career goal that excites them into action. While they have a goal they do well, but when the goal loses its glitter, they lose their drive. The problem then is to find another career that will spark the person again. Sometimes he finds it quickly, but usually it takes longer- often several months or even years. A career is something that is chosen over a long period of time. The actual decision may be very quick, but the exper- ience that is behind the decision has taken much time to gain. The person who bas picked a career-changed his mind-picked another-rejected it after a year or so, has in my opinion, gained from this experience. If he bas given thought to the process of acceptance and rejection and it is not just a spontaneous game, he will have been preparing himself for the final decision. A student who does this and realizes this is what he is doing, and therefore does not close any doors of oppor- tunity, is giving himself good training for the future. Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions a person makes. And like any big question, it is a nice one to get over. But let's not jump into a career, uninformed and unprepared. The short term security gained by doing this may well turn out to be false security. Kitchen Fire Hits Ashdale Cres. Home A fire extinguisher proved a valuable kitchen utensil re- cently when fire broke out in a Bowmanville home. Newcastle Fire Chief Jim Hayman said that about $1,600 to $2,000 damage occurred at the home of Kenneth Barlow, 2 Ashdale Cres. He said the fire started when a grease pot boiled over in the kitchen. But Chief Hayman said that Mr. Barlow's daughter managed to get a head start on the fire by using an extingui- sher before the firemen arriv- ed. "It makes a big difference if you've got an extinguisher handy, the fire chief said. Chief Hayman was told that it had been purchased only a few days prior to the accident County Chrysler Town Champs By J. Vance The County boys showed their ability this year as they claimed both league winners and league champs. County started the scoring at the 10 minute mark with a tally from Doug Crough with Sandy Brown getting the assist. Rob Donoghue upped the score with a rush down the wing to put one in the net. With County still having a good part of the play, Wip Murphy was able to tuck a third goal away with the help of Brown and Crough. Despite Kramp's having three breakaways, they still couldn't nenetrate Smokv Hayes' fine goaltending until seconds before ending the second period when Randy Donoghue put one between the pipes. In a final effort Kramps came back with their last goal by Murrav O'Brien leaving the score 3 to 2 and the tille in the hands of the Gounity gang Cancer Institute Awards $5,275,818 for Research Awards totalling $5,275,818 to Ontario research workers have been announced by the National Cancer Institute of Canada. This sum is part of the $10,753,536 to be distrib- uted to support research into the cause and possible cure of cancer. Most of the funds come from the April cam- paign of the Canadian Cancer Society which is affiliated with the Institute. The largest single grant ($753,536) went to support the Epidemiology Unit at the University of Toronto, directed by Dr. A.B. Miller. Substantial grants also went to support the Cancer Re- earch Unit of the University of Western Ontario under the direction of Dr. J.A. McCar- ter, who received $629,070. The Division of Biological Re- search and the Division of Physics Research at the Ontario Cancer Institute also received awards of $552,360 and $492,150 respectively. A number of research teams at Ontario universities were recipients of grants. Among the 30 projects funded at the University of Toronto were Dr. Farber's investigation into the pathogenesis of cancer induced by chemicals, which was granted $109,083 and a study involving the regulation of erythroid differ- entiation in murine and human leukemia and the genetic control of host cell response to leukemogenic virus undertaken by D. A.A. Axelrad, receiving $90,750. Dr. W.E. Rawls and associ- ates received $229,754 to continue studies in viral oncology at McMaster Uni- versity in Hamilton. A grant of $189,509 was awarded to a team of scientists headed by Dr. N. Kaufman at Queen's University in Kingston to study the regulation and alteration of host defences against cancer. Other universities receiving grants for cancer research projects were th2 University of Guelph, York University, University of Ottawa and the University of Windsor. Scientists at three Toronto hospitals also received funds: the Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. Investigations into leukemia are being undertaken at all three hospitals. Several teams of Ontario investigators are studying different aspects of the rela- tionship of viruses to cancer while other projects include: gene organization and exprec sion, immunological studieb-ï. and sequential analysis of carcinogenesis. Canadian Club Ladies' Night The Annual Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club Ladies' Night was held at Maple Grove United Church Hall on Wednesday evening April 6 with 90 present. President Mr. Robert Hendry called the meeting to order, and after "Grace" was presented by Rev. David Burns, and the singing of "O Canada" and the toast to "The Queen" a delicious roast beef dinner was served by the Maple Grove United Church Women. The thanks to the ladies of Maple Grove was expressed by Mr. Harvey Brooks. The "Sweet Charity" a ladies choral group from Oshawa was then introduced by Mr. Ronald Bickle. They provided a variety of choral selections which were well rendered and much enjoyed by the gathering. Mr. Sidney Lancaster expressed the appreciation of the Club to "Sweet Charity" for their excellent programme. The toast to "the ladies" was capably presented by Mr. Clifford Trewin with an The Ontario Society for Crippled Children's program included skilled diagnosis, clinical evaluation, special- ized dental services, active rehabilitation treatment, dis- trict nursing services, camp- ing and community recreation programs, artificial limbs, braces and other aids, train- ing for employment,' counsel- ling and medical research. HO E NES OL* DIRK BRINKMAN Scugog St., Bowmanville 623-3621 appropriate response by Mrs. Garnet Rickard, sister of President Hendry. Mrs. Rickard was pinch hitting for Mrs. Hendry, who was in Bowmanville Memorial Hos- pital recovering from recent surgery. Mr. Wesley Down then introduced Miss Lori Van- Camp, a grade 13 student at Courtice High School, who was a Rotary exchange student to Australia from August 1975 to July 1976. Miss VanCamp presented an interesting story in pic- tures and commentary of her stay in Australia. She was based in the City of Wangar- atta, attending the Technical school there, along with several students from other countries including U.S.A., Japan, Malay, Thailand etc. Her pictures and commen- tary gave a comprehensive and interesting outline of the many facets of Australia. Architecture, Agriculture, the parks, mountains, the desert, animals, birds, flowers, also including life in Australia, their customs, the difference in living there compared to Canada due to the difference in climate. Her observations of condi- tions there underlined her ability to assemble and present a knowledgeable s.tory of her stay in Australia. Mr. Mervyn Kelly expressed the thanks of the Club to Miss VanCamp for her interesting and enjoyable presentation. The singing of "God Save The Queen" with Mr. Leslie Collacutt at the piano, con- eluded a very enjoyable and friendly meeting. s j ~~owi'nwwtQ& <tLuigi~tc~ C&tb TRI KIN & BU KIN ALONG I.G.A. Parking Lot Memorial Park Starts 10 a.m. (15 Laps) Starts9:00a.m. (25 mile course) SUNDAY, MAY 1st, 1977 IN CASE OF RAIN - ALTERNATE DATE WILL BE MAY 8, 1977 Remem ber...There will be a prze for the school collecting the most sponsors, 25 MILE COURSE F0 Boys & Girls' C.C.M. $3-SPEED BICYCLES - i0-SPEED BICYCLES 2 Eligible to all participants who turn in Sponsor Sheets which are available at all merchants displaying posters. 2 NOTICE KAPLAN, MEAGHER BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS are pleased to announce that WILLIAM BROWN, B.A., LL.B. BARRISTER and SOLICITOR has joined the practice which will now be known as KAPLAN, MEAGHER and BROWN BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Office is located at: 233 King St. East Office ou rs: Telephone 623-3305 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Saturdays and Evenings by appointment pu ý Bowmanvilïe Gêj