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,Auditorium Packed for Ceremony to Open Durhaim Christian School The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvîlle, December 7,1977 Geoge ellrsWins Canadia "il they had amputated any limb of my body, 1 wouldn't have known the difference 1 evening was given by Dr. Joel Nederhood, radio minister of the Christian Reformed Church (heard on station CHIN at 8:00 a.m. Sunday). Nederhood spoke of the ed- ucation at Durham as "con- venant" education and "Ju- bilee" education. He said that convenant education does not merely consist of the addition of religious activities to the regular curriculum, but approaches each subject in the curriculum fromn a self consciously chosen perspect- ive. He described convenant education as optimistic, and, florward-looking. After his hoods speech, there was a solo by Dr. Keith Ward, English Teacher at Durham, who accompanied himself on guitar. Refreshments were served j to the eight hundred people in attenldance from three differ-1 ent points in the sehool. 1 A number of former students were on hand for the1 occasion. There was a generally thankful and posi- tive spirit in the air which was no doubt enhanced by the long i years spent in shabby protable classrooms. The new building is located a quarter mile south of the Hydro Building on Scugog Road. An impressive dedication ceremony was held at the new Durham Christian High School on old Scugog Road last Friday evening attended by a large audience. These photos show the Key ceremony when a symbolic key and a Bible changed hands several times. At top lef t, narrator Marten Van Harmelen described the history of the building and praised building committee chairman Dirk Brinkman, at left in the picture top right, for his untiring efforts, c >ontractor Peter Vogel for an excellent job. He then hanided over the large key and, Bible to Henry -DeJong at right, Board Chairman, andoin the lower photo he in turn handed them to Principal Ren Siebenga. Also large scented candies and handmade pottery for holiday gift giving. CHARGEX *2mj, ,, Say Merry Christmas with beau tiful plants and flowers. Order now to save money and avo id disappointment. 33 Divison St. N. 623-7141 or 623-5577 33 KING ST. W. 623-4351 on a normal schooi day, Durham Christian High Schooi easiiy accomnmodates the 130 or so students and staff members but last Friday night the halls were packed with more than six times that number as members and friends of the society from as far away as Wisconsin came to the officiai opening and dedication of the new high schooi building. P rom 7:00 tii 8:00 p.m. people had the opportumity to tour the classrooms, offices, library and, lounge. A gala appearance was created by the presence of smali ever- greens and other plants, and flowers throughout the build- ing. At the eight o'ciock meeting in the gym, after words of welcome and the singîng of hymns, Rev. Fred Bakker of Whitby introduced the theme of the meeting by reading some verses from Leviticus describing the ancient Hebrew plan for a Year of Jubilee to be held every 50 years when slaves are to be freed, and conditions of justice restored. The ceremony of dedîcation took the formn of the passing of a symboiic Key from the builders, Peter Vogel and Dirk Brinkman to the president of the association, Henry De Jong of Baltimore. De Jong then thanked the buiiders for their thorough, high quality work, and for dedication to the task and passed the key to the principal, Ren Siebenga. He accepted the key and respond- ed by reaffirming his commit- ment to direct the operation of the school according to board poliey. Siebenga also articulated his conception of what the school should be. He said that it should be a good place for students. He spoke of his desire to lead a student to a reforming sensitivity to his own needs and those of other people. He said the school hopes to lead the student toward some form of creative work of service to his neigh- bour and toward healthy.ý rewarding relationships withi [fis "family" acqùaintances, co-workers, and friends, in harmony with the rest of creation. The chamber choir of the High School sang "Awake Psaltry and Harp" by Gordon Young and Hîs Worship Mayor Garnet Rickard extended congratulations to the associa- tion on the openîng. Then came the actual liturgy of dedication led by Rev. AI VandenPoi of Cobourg in which the people of the association renewed their commimentto education which takes place specificaiiy, in the context of the convenant between God and MVan. Grade 12 student Margaret Meyer of Whitby presented a -banner to the school as a gift from grade 12 and a s ymbol of the dedication. Combined choirs from Durham Christian Hîgh School and Knox Christian School sang "Be Thou My Vision" under the direction of Eiieen VanderZwan. TPhe main ,dMree's of the. n Sprt was SO numb", said George Sellers descrîbing his reaction to winning the Canadian Goodyear Spirit Award. Before being nïamed the Canadian winner, Sellers, safety and training coordina- tor for the Coilingwood plant, had won the award for the general products division. Prior to heing named winner for generai poduets, Sellers said he dicrit even know he was nomînated. "This isn't only great for me," Sellers said, "it's great for our plant. I'm sure it's a morale booster f or everybody here." Sellers started with the company at Bowmanville in 1942 and was a tuber operator until 1967 when he was transferred to Coilingwood. He served as a supervîsor in production until last year when be was nam-ed training and safety coordinator. Shortly after Sellers joined Goodyear Canada, he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and his unit, the Third Canadian Tank Division, landed in France on D-Day and fought in Holland and Germany as well. Because of his willingness to ]end assistance to anyone, anytime, Sellers' feiiow em- ployees have nicknamed him "Do-ail", his nominator points out. "George's business is Goodyear; he could not be, more dedicated if he owned the plant." The, nominator Award continiued: "..his dividend bas been the respect and admira- ition of everyone that knows him." In 1976, Sellers served six inonths at the Goodyear hose plant in Ireland where he helped train people for the tuber and curing operations. As for his community work, i~ ror to leaving Bowmanvilie, e served in the town's volunteer fire department and was involved in minor hockey for four years. In Coilingwood, he quickly contributed to the local Lions Club by becoming involvied in several projects, among them the construction of two cabins at the local camp for the deaf and the establish- ment of, a workshop for the mentaiiy retarded. To top it off he got the workshop its first-ever order - f romGod year. "We are proud of th1at workshop," said Sellers. "Onte of its emnployees bas gradu- ated to local industry and another is about to do so." Sellers was also instrumental ini the creation of a cliildren's park in the town. For his outstanding work - he served as Lions Club president during 1972 and 1973 - he was named "Lion of the Year": in 1975. Another pet project which he initiated and still operates is the "color tour" f or senior citizens, whlere the ielderly are 'bused through the countryside to soak in the beauty of the autumn leaves. Look! Her&s a/I the warmthbeaUtyand style anyone could $200. 01 (Woddîng ring ~t $150.00 prîced (Wedding ring separately) I~separatelyl $300.00 (Wedding ring - ~$250.00rce <Wedding ring ea tly priced separately> Diamond & Wedding Rings to capture foreveryour dreams of tomorrow 29 King St. E. 6354 Bowmanville Telephone 6354 h THE GJFT THAT WILL GROW ONTHEM., Demonstration on T'ihursday, December 8th il :00a.m. until 5:30 p.m. by GTAYLE SILVERTHORN, Graduate Horhie Economist Other models on display starting as Iow as $149.00. Copete line of quality fabrlcs and seigacsois &t4ty r('A ue'g jabktcm 33 KING ST. M 623-4351 -- jè