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;) ; 1 (Ely (ùmaînan Statesman New Church Built by Volunteers Section Two Wednesday, May 30, 1984 The Liberty Pentecostal Church held dedication dedication ceremonies in their new building at the corner of Highway Two and Martin Rd. on Sunday, May 27. Guests included representatives of local government as well as former pastors, and leaders of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Shown above, from left are: Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz; Rev. Willard Whitman, pastor of the Lib erty Pentecostal Church; Rev. James Weller, district district • superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies Assemblies of Canada; and Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. Mr. Cureatz brought greetings from the provincial government and presented the church with provincial and national flags. Mayor Rickard brought greetings from the Town of Newcastle. Rev. Weller delivered the message at Sunday afternoon's afternoon's dedication service. Members of the Liberty Pentecostal Board of McArthur, Dave Taylor, Edwin Jeans, George Bur- Deacons recite the vows of dedication. Deacons tis, John Willoughby, Wayne Holmes, Alfred participating in the ceremony included Don Webb, and Ken Brooks. Bowmanvillc's newest church has been built largely with the assistance of volunteers from the congregation. "It brought all the people closer together," together," said Rev. Willard Whitman, pastor of the church. He added that the effort effort also added to the family spirit of the congregation. On Sunday, May 27, the public was formally formally invited to see the results of approximately approximately one year's planning and construction. construction. Just over 500 visitors visitors and members of the congregation attended attended the dedication service held at Lib: erty Pentecostal Church on Highway Two and Màrtin Rd. Rev. Whitman estimates estimates that the building building has a replacement value of $1:2 million. However, through the work provided by members of the congregation, congregation, it has been erected at a cost of ap- proximately,$575,000. Volunteef'effort included included the installation installation of the roof trusses, trusses, putting on the roof, installing drywall, pouring cement, cement, and painting. Hired contractors did the work requiring requiring skilled tradesmen such as electricians, plumbers, and masons. masons. In addition, Murray Murray Bell, of Murray Bell, and Associates, oversaw the project along with his three sons. The volunteers numbered at least 50 persons, Rev. Whitman Whitman recalls. He added that some of them worked full time, while others donated their leisure hours towards towards the project. This kind , of program program is not unusal among Pentecostal churches, thé Liberty, PeiuecostaLyV pastor- addled. "Merit 'of. them get volunteer-help to keep the cost dqwn." Liberty Pentecostal Church first began considering a new lo-. cation in 1982/83 when the building on Liberty Liberty St. was becoming crowded. At the moment, the congregation num- This large banquet room and assembly hall for Sunday School classes is located in the basement of the Liberty Pentecostal Church. The new build ing also includes a gymnasium, church offices, and Sunday School classrooms. The attractive main sanctuary was filled to capacity capacity when members cf the church and the community community at large gathered to attend the service of dedication. Platform guests include the church board-of deacons, former pastors, and representatives representatives of local government. bers between 200 and 250 members. The church's history history dates back to 1939 when members rented rented the Sons of England England Hall for the earliest earliest Pentecostal services services held in Bowman- ville. In May of 1943, a new church was erected on Ontario Street. The next major move occurred occurred in 1964, when the congregation established established the church on Liberty St. This served as the home of the local Pentecostal assembly until this spring when the congregation congregation moved to its new location and the Salvation Army took over the former Pentecostal Pentecostal Church. Photos and Story by Peter Parrott 666 Durham College Graduates Receive Diplomas On May 2(1, Durham College held two convocations, one for Business graduates on Saturday Saturday morning, and one for Applied Arts, Health Sciences and Technology graduates on Saturday afternoon. A total of GGG students received received their graduation Diplomas and Certificates at the two ceremonies, which were held at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. Wearing ceremonial gowns for the occasion, the gradu ates came from many points in and beyond the Durham Region. At the morning ceremony Douglas Park, Branch Comptroller Comptroller for Regions, Ontario Hydro, was the speaker. Mr. Park emphasized that one of the main tasks that industry is faced with today is to learn to cope and keep up with the rapid changes taking place in high technology. He said that it is important to a business to control and manage a parti cular technology as the organization organization gains experience with it, and to do this it must have properly skilled people in place. He emphasized that Durham College graduates have acquired many of the skills that are required. One area singled out by Mr. Park was that of "knowledge workers" who are the managers managers and professionals who create, manipulate, and communicate communicate information. For the graduates going into industry, Mr. Park said the kind of information they arc dealing with may vary, but successful management will ensure productivity, improve the quality of products, and in the end, increase a company's profits. Speaker at the afternoon ceremony was Sally Barnes, Past President, Ontario Advisory Advisory Council, Status of Women. Ms. Barnes emphasized emphasized not only the opportuni tiuest speaker in the afternoon convocation for graduates of Durham College was Sally Barnes, past president of the Advisory Council, Status of Women. She is shown here with Dr. Peter Zakarow (left) vice-chairman of the Durham College board of governors and Mel Garland, president of Durham College. Sally Barnes addressed the applied arts, technology, and health sciences graduates who received their diplomas at Oshawa's Civic Auditorium. Business grads were given their diplomas in the morning convocation, ties awaiting graduates in the work place, but the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship citizenship which they must address. This responsibility was said to be more important because the graduates have benefited from their post-secondary education with specific technical technical and communication skills. She emphasized the contribution they can make to industry and to society. Douglas Park was introduced introduced by Durham's Board Chairman, Nigel Schilling, .and Sally Barnes was introduced introduced by Vice-Chairman of the Board, Dr. Peter Zakarow. The top Durham graduating student for .1983-84, Donald Dragomatz, was presented the Founding President's Gold Medal and Stewart R. Alger Scholarship by Dr. Gordon Willey. Music was provided by the ; Oshawa Civic Band. Graduates Graduates were introduced to the dignitaries, families and friends by Woody Manery, „ Director of Applied Arts; Fred Haywood, Director of Business; Business; Don Michic, Director of Health Sciences; and Jack Davidson, Director of the Technology Division. Mel Garland, Durham College President, presided at the graduation ceremonies, diplomas and certificates were presented by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Lister Robinson. The Invocation and Benediction Benediction for the Durham College Convocations were given by the Rev. Roger Maggs. À reception was held at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium Auditorium following each ceremony. ceremony. Area Graduates Blacksluck - Peter Malin, Karen Post, Elizabeth Toth, Jeanette van G estel, Janice Whilnkcr, Bowmanville - Marie Agnew, Tara-Lee Allin, Todd Bellman, Karen Bowie, Sheila Campbell, Audrey Do Jong, Anita DeMait, Michelle Dcrzbach, Glenn Ecmves, Rhonda Gazley, Judy Coyne, Stephanie Heath, Deborah 1 legation!, Martina 1 Incline, Wilma Koendermtm, Tracy These students were the recipients of medals and scholarships at the convocation. From left are: Judy Belliveau, winner of the Health Sciences Sciences Division silver medal for highest standing in any two or three year program; Peter Malin, recipient of the college silver medal as the highest-ranking highest-ranking two-year graduate in the technology division; Don Dragomatz, top student for 1983-84 and winner of the Founding President's Gold Medal; and Michael Morrison, who received the silver medal as the highest ranking three-year graduate in the technology division, In front row, from left, are: Ann Hurst, who received a college silver medal for highest academic standing in any two or three-year program; Nancy McEathron who was the highest ranking graduate in any one-year health sciences program; Jennifer Collins, who won a college silver medal as the highest ranking two-year business division grad; and Maxine Graham who also won a college silver medal as the highest ranking two-year business division graduate. Absent is Pearl Littikhuis, who was the highest ranking graduate in any one-year business business program. Larincr, Darlene LeBlane, Janice Limn, Darlene MncKay, Susan Million, Glenn Miller, Carrie Moore, Robert Naccarlo, Brad Ultliof, Terry Paine, Teresa Quinney, Lucy Ryblqi, Leslie Tamblyn, Ruth Van Belle, Patricia Vun- lleuvelcn, Theodore Visser, Wendy Yen, Caesarea - Chris Train. Campbellcroft - Tracy Edwards. Cobourg - Giovanni Guida, Craig lloskin, Linda McIntosh, Christine Miller. Colborne - Carol Finley. Gores Landing - Kimberly Baker, Hampton - Clabrielln Braecia, Debra Dart, Laurie (icisbcrgcr, Donna Heard, David llireoek, Catherine llireock, Lorri I hint, Barbara Naef, Greg Sleeves. Janet ville - Jo Ann Patou, George Tsalavoulas. Kendal - David Sunslrum, Jeffrey Thibodeau, Judy Zealand. Ncstlclon - Barbara Montgomery, Montgomery, Scott Williams, Newcastle - Lori Allin, Elizabeth Brough, Julie Davies, Jeffrey Fox, Donna Mendonca, Annette Shaw, Janice Vivian, Newlonville - Frank Glns- bergen, Erninnc Sullivan, Shelly Tompkins. Orono - Sandra Dennis, Mari-Jo Garnett, Debbie Hamden, Dawn Irwin, Mark; Lake, Jonathan Locke, Frank- Maitland, Karen (juantrill, Brian Sclioenmaker, Ellen Snook, Susan Usborne, Kevin Wayland, Lynn Williams. Port Hope- Mary Bax, Robb Caswell, Margot Chard, Jeff. Dayman, Elinor Hill, Barbara; King, Barbara Lingnrd, Connie Pearson, Elizabeth, 'Farrington.