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The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, June 18. 1997 Page 7 Ebenezer United Church Women Learning the Ropes Jeff, Brad, Tell, Kellen and Sean gather around the table to learn sailing skills during a program offered at the Port of Newcastle. Here, they arc using model boats as an introduction introduction to sailing. The "Learn About Sailing Day" for children took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. Twenty ladies were present present for the Ebenezer U.C.W. meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. President Joan Down opened with a reading entitled entitled Quiet Waters - lines which suggested that we find time to "put on a cloak of quietness with heart and mind at ease". Joan thanked those who had taken part in our Sunday service held on May 25 at 11:00 a.in. to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the U.C.W., saying the meditation meditation was very capably presented presented by Joan Pickcll and the ladies' choir with Hileen Down at the organ was appreciated appreciated by the congregation. A motion was passed to augment augment the number of pew Bibles by supplying 12 more N.I.V. Bibles. Olive Munro gave a very Almost 2,000 Graduate at e Convocation interesting study of 4 Bible women, namely Eve, Delilah, Jezebel and Salome, daughter of Herodias. The title was 'Scarlet Women of the Bible' and with the benefit of Bible references, showed that these women did not completely deserve the reputations given to them over the centuries, but that the struggle for power was heavily involved. With Eileen at the piano, we sang Spirit of Gentleness and How Firm a Foundation. Olive closed the meeting with prayer. The importance of the fellowship fellowship hour was demonstrated demonstrated as everyone lingered over a cup of tea. Onie Courtice, Gwen Muir and Margaret Down were responsible for the loaves and cheese. Our Potato Pie Supper will be held Wednesday, June 25 at 6:(X) p.m. Please call Joan Pickcll at 436-2667 for tickets. tickets. We will start the fall season season as we gather for our September meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Port Perry at the Starlight Delhi. Superb Country Shopping 183 Queen St. Port Perry 985-8234 Open 7 Days a Week Our Shops Feature: An Extensive Collection of Country & Casual Accessories, Furniture & Rugs Yankee Candle Shop, the Latest in Casual Dinnerware, Linens & Curtains & Complete Kitchen Collection ie The annual Convocation Ceremonies honouring the Durham College Class of 1997 graduates was held on Saturday, June 14th at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thornton Road South, Oshawa. Two ceremonies were scheduled to confer diplomas and certificates. At the 10:00 morning ceremony, ceremony, Peter Bagnall, General Director Customer Support Services, General Motors of Canada Ltd. addressed more than 900 graduates from approximately approximately 30 Arts & Administration and Business programs. Twenty-four of those graduating graduating students were General Motors and Peregrine Inc. employees who were awarded a Two-Year Durham College Business Leadership Diploma. . Mr. Bagnall is responsible for the entire customer support support portfolio for General Motors dealerships across Canada. He joined General Motors in 1965 and has held positions of increasing responsibility until he assumed his present position in 1991. He is a graduate of Waterloo Lutheran University and has attended the General Motors Training Program at University of Western Ontario. As an active community community member, he is the cochair cochair of Creating Futures, the Durham College and University Centre Campaign. "We are all justifiably proud and happy to see so many graduates complete their course of study. They have challenged themselves and conquered the obstacles of achieving a post-secondary education," said Peter Bagnall, "Now they are ready to take on even more respon sibility and obligations in today's global workforce." At the 2:30 afternoon ceremony, ceremony, more than 800 Business and Skills Development, Community Services, Health and Human Studies and Technology graduates, graduates, from approximately 36 programs attended to the address of Jim Woodward, Legislative Assistant to the Ontario Division of CUPE. Mr. Woodward is a member member of the political education committee of the Ontario Federation of Labour, past president of the Durham Labour Council, a co-chair of the Durham Region Training and Adjustment Board, and a co-chair of the Creating Futures, the Durham College and University Centre Campaign. In the past, he was the president of the Durham , Labour Council,, a board. member and chair of the United Way Campaign, as well as a board member of the Ontario and Durham Region Coalition for Social Justice. In recognition of this volunteer volunteer work, he was awarded the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal in 1993. "Durham College students graduate furnished with "Real World Education" which includes values, integrity and work ethics," stated Jim Woodward. "They are equipped to set the tone for a cooperative, productive and positive work environment." 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