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an» dh dl. he dl a --_-- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 Don't expect an early election call, MP insists at the leadership dashed for now, but From page 1 to take advantage of their current popu- larity, as well as the disarray the right wing finds itself in as Reformers repack- as the Canadian Alliance. Canada is also enjoying the benefits of a healthy economy, always beneficial for an incumbent government. But voters may see through an elec- tion called to discuss health care, when the real design may be to secure a third majority, Mr. Shepherd agreed: "I guess if there was a threat that kind of thing. (pri- vatization of health care) was going to spread, it might be a legitimate reason age themselves Shepherd the polls by a government acting solely on political Shepherd. (for an election), said the MP, who is currently serving his second term . "But (the threat) would have to be pretty bad, and | don't see that hap- pening." Indeed, voters may respond negatively if they feel they're being dragged to expediency, said Mr. "You have to have a justifiable reason. They know how much an election costs," he said. Mr. Shepherd said Liberals are pre- pared to head in the next election, prob- ably in a year's time, under Mr. Chretien's leadership. Well-publicized rifts that have appeared over the past couple of weeks are being smoothed over so the party can present a united front to Canadians, he said. Mr. Shepherd weighed in on the lead- ership issue in a column published Friday in the Weekend Star. In the piece he laments the fact that Finance Minister Paul Martin has seen his hopes for a run contends party members have to live within the political system they have helped to create. "That's (Mr. Chretien's) decision to make," said the MP in a subsequent interview. "The way the game is played today is that the Prime Minister decides that, and he has decided." Mr. Shepherd allowed that some party members made statements about lead- ership that were inappropriate in the lead-up to the Liberal convention earlier this month, but called the so-called rift between Chretien and Martin supporters "much ado about nothing". PORT PERRY 7X DN sr B ACROSS iy 1. Actress Scala 56 4. French naturalist 8. Presidential 57 nickname 60 11. Curvature 13. Hopeless case 62 14. Partial: prefix 63 15. Traditional kriowledge . 6a, 16. Bay horses 65 17. Cigar-hawking 66 Adams 18. Impudence 67. 20. Looked after 22. Tool's mate 23. Egg drink 24. Map parts 1. 27. Colliers 30. Frost, as a cake 2, 31. Part of SST 3. 33. Appear to be 35. Downtum 4 36. Rockefeller riches 5 source 37. Farm male 6. 38. Med. subj. 7 40. Heavens supporter 42. Land measure 8. 43. Shining 9. 45. Hosiery «10. 48. College yell 12. 49. Capone's group, 13. informally 14 Out of the country . Harbor markers . Cambodian's neighbor . Slogan . Actress Thompson of Carrington . Cleave . 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CGCEEERED Crossword Answers on pg. 8 PREMIUM INTERNET SERVICE NH PROVIDER Compton Communications call (905) 985-8171 www.powergate.ca From page 1 of the world described in the Book of Genesis is the definitive theory, only that a "designer" was responsi- ble for the design and evolution that occurred in the creation of life. The theory, put forth as science, states that the couplings of DNA and genes needed for life as we know it could not have occurred randomly, and therefore Darwin's theory holds little weight. One web site reasons that since dogs "can never evolve into cats", apes could not have evolved into humans without the intervention of a "design- er'. In the U.S., philosophi- cal and legal battles over differing views on the cre- ation of humanity have been going on since the famous 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial in which a teacher was charged, and convicted, for teaching the theory of evolution. It was not until the 1960s that Darwin's Theory of Evolution could even be taught in the majority of American classrooms. For most of this centu- ry the only accepted teaching of the creation in DURHAM REGION. Road No. / Location Harmony Rd. (Oshawa) (Ajax/Whitby) (Uxbridge) (Ajax) 22 Victona St. from Brock St. to Charles St. (Whitby) 22/34 Bloor St. and Courtice Rd. (Clarington) Canadian Oaks (Whitby) 30 Reg Rd. 30 and Davis Dr. (Uxbridge) Delaney Dr. (Ajax) 57 Reg Rd. 57 at Burketon Overpass (Clarington) 57 Reg Rd 57 at (Clarington) to Varcoe Rd (Clarington) Dated this 17th day of March, 2000 T. Pravedel, P. Eng. Director of Transportation & Construction Services J ROAD IMPROVEMENTS D | PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF, THE MUNICIPAL ACT TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham may pass by-laws authorizing construction of the following projects: 4 Taunton Rd. from Ritson Rd. to 4/23 Taunton Rd. / Lake Ridge Road 8 Brock St. and Quaker Village Dr 22 Bayly St. and Shoal Point Rd. 23 Rossland Rd. at Fencerow / 31 Westney Rd. from Hwy # 2 to Bowmanville Creek (Clarington) Hwy 2 Kingston Rd at Cobbledick Rd Hwy 2 Kingston Rd. from Townline Rd Works Committee, being delegated by Regional Council as the hearing body shall hear in person or by his or her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person prejudicially affected by the by-laws and who applies on or before April 19th, 2000, to be heard at a meeting of the Works Committee on April 25th, 2000. Plans showing the details of the projects and the lands affected may be seen at the offices of the Durham Region Works Department, 105 Consumers Dr Whitby Onl, Telephone (905) 668-7721 or 1-800-372-1103 Description Reconstruction and widening. Intersection improvements. Urbanization and intersection improvements. Intersection improvements and bridge construction. Road widening on south side of Victoria St Signalization and intersection improvements. Signalization and intersection jmprovements. Signalization and intersection improvements Reconstruction and widening. Bridge rehabilitation Bridge rehabilitation Installation of an east bound left turn lane. Corridor and entrance improvements including centreline median works V.A. Sihigallls, P. Eng. Commissioner of Works schools was the Book of Genesis | Mr. Clarke said that he is not looking at teaching the Biblical description of the creation of humanity in Durham classrooms. "This is not about reli- gion at all," said Mr. Clarke. "This is about teaching alternative scien- tific theories on the cre- ation to students, and not stating that Darwin's theo- ry is the only one. "From my research 1 am finding that there are many scientists who feel that Intelligent Design is a more plausible theory on the origins of life. | would stick entirely to the scien- tific view of things" One theologian who was asked about the intel- oard facing creationism debate? ligent design theory said that the idea has been around for some time, but was more commonly known as Scientific Creationism, or the use of scientific principles to prove the writings of Genesis in the Bible. Mr. Clarke said that while his research is not yet complete, he intends to come forth with a motion asking the board to send a letter to the province putting forth the idea that other theories of creation - in particular Intelligent Design-- should be part of curricu- lum in Ontario schools. He intends to launch motion before the board's . summer break and the fall municipal elections. Police Association hosting circus The Durham Regional Police Association will be hosting. the Garden Brothers Circus at the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa on Aug. 18, 19, and 20. Anyone wishing further information may call 655- 5566. Scugog Chamber of Commerce FIRST ANNUAL RAFFLE First Prize - $10,000 25 Prizes of $100 ; Proceeds for Canada, Festival Days and Santa Claus Parade 2000 Winning ticket wil bg traan under the supervision of Roger B. Moase, Chartered Accountant Number of Tickets: 600 © Tickets $60.00 Tickets available at the Port Perry Star License #M144038. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Scugog Chamber of Commerce Is actively seeking volunteers to help with Summerfest at the Port Perry Fairgrounds July 6-9 /2000 Please call 985-4971 to volunteer Together, we can make it happen!