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Viewpoint Continued from page 2 assess my personal position on this matter. Secondly in areas of conscience conscience I have always been uncomfortable about second guessing the morality of the people of Durham. I believe in democracy and that collectively the people are wise. Some have even taken umbrage with this position believing that on matters of morality the courts should take precedence over the majority view. Their theory is that the courts are enlightened and know better than the average citizen and therefore, in order for society to progress an oligarchy oligarchy of elites should decide Heart Disease when and how society must change. This is an elitist view of democracy. While it may be that society moves at a different pace than academia in areas of social evolution it still moves all the same. In fact it is a concern to me that without the involvement of the public these decisions will be increasingly regarded as not representing the common view. I think a general feeling of disrespect will unfold as courts try to usurp the power of elected elected officials and, instead of alleviating alleviating discrimination against same-sex couples, you will entrench intransigence among the people which would take us in another direction increasing discrimination. Because of this I believe all the people of Durham should share in the decision-making process. Most people I talk to believe that societal benefits like pensions, pensions, divorce rights etc. should exist for same-sex couples. This is a long way from where society was a generation ago. It is this evolutionary process that is most important and why I have chosen a process that allows everyone to have their voice heard on this veiy important issue. In conclusion watch for the upcoming householder. I hope you will mail it back to me no later than October 24th. 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For details on the exact locations and dates of treatment please call Kathy Peck, for Pickering, at 905-839-1151 ext. 4074 or Don Terry, for Bowmanville, at 905-623-6670 ext. 7443 or look for additional information at OPG's Web site: www.opg.com < Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 17,2003 - 5 Pathfinders, Ashlee Prescott, Amber-Lynn Greenwood, Michelle Doran, and Sarah Schoenmaker were accepted to guide camps at various North American locations this past summer. Summer of travel for local girls Four Orono Pathfinders had the summer experience of their dreams. These girls all applied to and got accepted at various Guiding Camps this summer. summer. Michelle Doran went to Mexico, Sarah Schoenmaker Schoenmaker went to British Columbia and Ashlee Prescot, and Lynn Greewood went -to Doe Lake in Northern Ontario. To qualify for thé trip the girls had to complete their 3rd year of Guides and have earned their Lady Baden Powell Badge. In Mexico Michelle said she got to meet girls from all over the world, participate participate in a service project and go sightseeing. "I personally personally saw stuff in Mexico I néver saw before," stated Michelle, adding "we gave the kids school supplies and tooth brushes, and I learned about the culture." The Clarke Museum Fall Book Sale Clarington Museum's Fall Book Sale is to be held at the Clarke Museum on September 20, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a variety of books including children's stories, mystery, romance, and non-fiction which v/ill be sold at discount prices. A wonderful selection of books are available for you to replenish your reading material at a low cost while supporting your local museum. museum. Donations are appreciated. The Clarke Museum is at the Kirby exit of Highway 35/115. For more info, please call the Museum Office at (905)623-2734! highlight of Michelle's trip was seeing the pyramids in Mexico and making bargains bargains at the market. Sarah Schoenmaker went to Vancouver British Columbia and got to go whale watching and saw mountains for the first time. Ashlee Prescot and Amber-Lynn Greenwood went to a camp at Doe Lake, in northern Ontario with lots of other girls, learning to kayak and facing many physical challenges. All the girls were grateful grateful for the opportunity to go to camps this summer, and their Guiding leaders were proud that they were selected selected to go and represent their club. HOUSE 1 have ES IN ORONO the buyers! Rinske Easa, Sales Representative Sutton Group Dynamic mini Direct Lit E-mail: rlns 905-697-1700 ie: 905-983-5100 ;keeasa@rogers.com ALSO: Do you want to RENT your home? Give me a call! 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