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Lightning - it's spectacular " but very dangerous This is the peak of lightn- ¢ ing storm season, and al- though it's spectacular, lightning can be dangerous. Your best defences are knowledge and common sense. i Lightning is caused by a sudden explosion of energy released from a cloud. It travels to the ground a step at a time, each taking a fraction of a second. As it reaches the last 50 metres, it searches for the easiest path to make the last jump to earth. "Lightning tries to select the path of least resistance," says Dr. Terry Gillespie, a meteorologist at the Univer- sity of Guelph. "So if a tree, an animal or a human short- ens the distance between the lightning and the ground, it will take that path and strike." The electrical discharge of lightning heats the air and causes it to expand explos- ively. The explosion produces the thunder sound waves. You can use the nly ay, is J LE Rh LAY EJ ERE SL TITRA LL AT hat abn oh fet aldeaihdauhi ED FARE thunder to judge the distance between you and the light- ning. "Because light travels faster than sound, you can see the lightning before you hear the thunder," says Dr. Gillespie. "Count the seconds between the time you see the lightning and the time you hear the thunder. Allow three seconds per kilo- metre, or five seconds per mile." In the last century, light- ning has killed more people than hurricanes and tornadoes. There is always a threat during a lightning storm, so take precautions. Don't stand near tall, iso- lated objects, such as trees, and don't be the only tall object yourself. Get to land if you are in water, because you tend to be isolated and can attract lightning. During a storm don't ride a bicycle or carry a metal object which can attract lightning. If you are caught in a storm, take shelter in a building or a car. If that is impossible, lie in a gully and | Sunderland Fall Fair next Tuesday, Wed. On Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Wednesday, Sept. 10 Sunder- land Agricultural Society will present its 129th fall fair. As usual, exhibits are being received. Tuesday morning 9:00- 11:00 a.m. for judging and this year, for the first time, the fair will be open to the public on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. The exhibits will be open for viewing and the midway will be operat- ing. Starting at 7:00 p.m. there will be continuous entertain- ment in the arena which will include a Fashion Show, square dancing by Ontario County Junior Farmers, musical. members by Wood- ville Country Chords and for the children, a clown act and a ventriloquist. On Wednesday, 12 noon there will be a parade from downtown Sunderland to the fairgrounds, of ponies, floats school children and fair queen contestants. On their arrival at the grandstand, the fair will be officially opened by Mr. Vince Mount- ford, the well known enter- tainer who will also act as master of ceremonies for the afternoon. The fair queen contestants who will have been judged at a Smorgasbord dinner and dance on Friday, Sept. 5 will be introduced and the name of the winner and runner-up will be announced. Eliza- beth Howie, Sunderland Fair Queen for 1979 will crown the new queen and assist in the presentations. The programme on Wed. afternoon will include horse races, light and heavy horse classes, a gymkhana, 4-H dairy calf show, mutt show, demonstrations and a fine display of exhibits in the arena. To conclude your day at the fair, stop at the Town Hall for a bountiful supper served from 5 p.m. by the ladies of Sunderland Agri- cultural Society. President, Ted Smith and directors anticipate a healthy future for Sunder- land Fair with keen competi- tion, education and all-round fun for everyone. 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