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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 5,2003 - 5 Sixteen Clarke High School students graduate as Ontario scholars in 2003 Sheila Angl Heather Bangay Nicholas Boyd Mark Boyle Kathryn Bugelli Elizabeth Dewell Patrick Dewell Ryan Christopher Frank Melanie Fuller Amanda Johnson Chris Lyttle Geoff Rivers Neil Runciman Jennifer Stewart Mike Trotman Yvonne Verkuyl THE 1ST ORONO PATHFINDERS wish to thank all those who participated in the Hallowe'en Party entertained by the live band "Porky" and the following Armstrong's IGA Apple Blossom Shop BB's Five Hearts Blueberry's David Petrie Associates Di's Pizzeria Diana Stephenson Hair with Flair LaFarge Mosport Medessa Morrison's Hardware Orono Cafe Orono Lumber Orono Weekly Times Orono Veterinary Clinic Orono Village Bake Shop Stutt's Pharmacy Sunny's Restaurant Sentiments Catering Terrens Wellness Centre Wallace Auto Supply We are very appreciative of the donation given towards our 2004 trip to England. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 905-623-5480 4 DIVISION ST.. BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. m â Shepherd Continue from page2 tion period everyday. So if Canadians could get away from the 45-minute charade called question period maybe the media would have to spend more time on reporting the genuine genuine debates devoted to policy formulation. Paul Martin has a list of ways he wants to reform parliament. parliament. Some include less whipped votes (less confidence votes), more committee consultation consultation and referring bills, in their infancy, to parliamentarians parliamentarians to allow members to make a genuine contribution. I agree with all of these but, as you can see, most have nothing nothing to do with changing the institution of Parliament which has served Canadians reasonably reasonably well--and everything to do with the way we conduct ourselves in the Commons. When Paul Martin becomes the new prime minister he needs to structure his legislative agenda agenda within a time allocation system, system, then, give notice of legislation legislation in the House long before it actually happens. In this way members can plan speeches ,and, more importantly, poll constituents for their views. Currently, few MPs are knowledgeable from day-to-day as to what is going to be debated. debated. Structuring the legislative agenda and giving notice of legislation legislation would add to the quality of debate and get more public participation in the process. The system isn't broken but the way we treat it is sadly in need of correction. Happy Birthday to Glen! "Whitey" says he doesn't want any visitors, visitors, but you can see him hiding on Page 6. ,c, // j/L \ ---X p f • Y\ % feT §£fe\ pc ■j! rf v-v U- w 'Vv , you are invited to an Old£ Fashioned Christmas in lh(Z Country Friday, Nov. 7, 10am ~ 9pm Saturday, Nov. 22, 10am ~ 5pm Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am ~ 5pm Browse through our century home, decked in yuletide fare and enjoy the ambiance of yesteryear. Visit our country shop, filled with the treasures you love. Featuring: pine furnishings period 'Reproductions Scented Candles (C fc Christmas Beeor ie fe Bearington Bears Country © Victorian flceents The Wooden Carousel 905 Regional Road 42 (Clarke-Darlington Townline) Bowmanville, Ontario • (905) 697-0919 Regular Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm /Y • i The Natural Nut's Side Door Vitamin Store 6 Park St., Orono ~ 905-983-9550 (just behind the Orono Town Hall) WAREHOUSE PRICES Vitamins, Minerals, Herbal Supplements, Natural Body Care & Aromatherapy Products NATURAL SENSE® Canada's leading supplier of Essential Oils and Aromatheraphy products.,Supplying spas and therapists across North America. OPEN Wed: 12-4 pm Fri: 12 -4 pm Sat: 9-12 noon We acceptDebit Card, Visa & MasterCard www.naturalsense.com WÊÊÊÊÊÊ »