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Vul. S, l . RRU 18th Annual American SaddlebredHorsehow Fusion Confusion The 18th annual American Saddlebred Horse Show drew a substantial crowd out to Orono this Civic Holiday Weekend, to watch horses and riders compete with the best of the breed in many different classes. The horses and riders did a wonderful job in spite of the intense heat. Spectators were treated to an elegant display of horsemanship, and were able to get a close up look at the horses and their equipment. Many exhibitors were also on hand to display many of their horse relat- ed products. The horse ring al the Orono Fairgrounds has been compared to the rings at the ÇNE. The Fairgrounds wili be the site of the Rodeo Days Champidfnship, which is quickly becoming known as "Eastern Canada s§ Calgary Stampede." TheGreat Ganaraska Countryside Adventure On the weekend of August 26th and 27th the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure invites you to enjoy a two day celebration of rural life. You will discover ail manner of farms and farm animais, antique tractor displays, milking demon- strations, food and entertainrment, gardeners sharing the secrets of growing everything from arti- chokes to zucchini, and artisans demonstrating rural crafts, in total there are 68 locations for you to explore. Bring a picnic, and return with your couler full of fresh veggies. A button is your ticket to this unique event and must be worn at all times. Included With your but- ton is a booklet de§gribing each location, and amap to help you plan your adventure. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child, 7 and under are free. For more information, or the ticket location nearest you, call i 905-983-9339. The Federal Government has not yet decided on the fate of an experimental fusion reactor project as has been reported elsewhere in recent days. Canada is still one of four countries in the running for the reactor, with either the Bruce or Darlington Generating Stations becoming the new home for the project. Federal Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan said that the government has refused to par- ticipate in the funding of the siting plan for the project because it was not "an energy or scientific priori- ty," and that the economic impact, as studied by the firm of Ernst & Young was "highly speculative." The construction and operating costs of the site would be upwards of $575 million. However, the pro- ject still has a chance. The ITER Siting Board will be continuing to bring together a bid for the project which will go before the govern- ment in the future. The feds refused to support the bid finan- cially and felt that they could not make a financial commitment this early on in the project without sece- ing ail of the facts that a complet- ed bid would include. The ITER project (International Experimental Thermonuclear Reactor) is made up by the United States, Japan, Russia, and the European Union. Canada is mak- ing its bid through the European Union. Ontario Hydro is pushing for the project to settle in Canada, hoping to capitalize on this new power source. The present nuclear reac- tors are based on the fission princi- ple. Fission is the spontaneous or impact-induced splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus, causing large amounts of energy to be released. This in turn heats water which turns to steam to power generators. Fusion is the reaction caused when the atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse together to form a heavier nucleus and release energy. This process is similar to the one that happens on the sun. The Oshawa based Nuclear Awareness Project has been at the forefront of lobbying the Federal Government against supporting this bid. Dave Martin, a spokesper- son for the project stated: "We are delighted that the federal govern- ment won't be wasting taxpayers' money on this fusion boondoggle. Fusion is an enormously expensive gamble that shares the worst char- acteristics of nuclear fission power- high cost, release of radioactive contamination, and the creation of radioactive waste." This Project has been the major opponent against the bid and are partially responsible for the confusion regarding the status of the project. Clarington Mayor Dianne Hamre was just one of many peo- ple from the Durham Region which recently travelled to England to view a fusion reactor site there. Bill Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of'Clarington left for Engiand on Tuesday night. Mr. Stockwell wanted to dispel the rumours that the project had been cancelled. "The federal gov- ernment sees merit in the project, but wants the ITER Siting Task Force to continue to prepare a bid for the project." said Stockwell. In his own mind, Stockwell feels that the project is continuing as they had hoped. Ontario Hydro representative Dr. Doutovich echoed Stockwell's statement. "The government will not give financial support for the bid, but has not ruled out support- ing the project." Tbe government "does not want to make a commit- ment before the final bid is com- plete." Happenings... Battle of the Bands The Durham Central Fair is looking for amateur bands to battle their way to the top, all musical styles welcome. The battle will take place September 9 at the Orono Fairgrounds, in front of the grand- stands. Each band must submit a demo tape, including two pieces of original music. For a complete lits of rules and applcation forms, contact Jody at 697-0804 or Jamie at 697-1015 the deadline to enter is August 20 Summer Flower and Vegetable Show The Orono Horticultural Society will be holding the Summer Flower and Vegetable Show on Thursday, August 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Orono United Church. Guest Speaker Joan McWilliam and her topic will be on "Floral Demonstration". All welcome. Darlington Youth Soccer Car Wash Darlington under-13 C.S.L. team will be holding a car wash this Sutnday, August 13 at the Beer Store in Bowmanville from 10-4. Monçy raised will be used to help the kids attend a tournament in St. Catherines. FOr $4 per car (trucks $5) you can have a sparkiling clean vehicle and help out the kids at the same time. BEEF BBQ TODAY - ORONO PARK 4:30 - 7:00 P.M. ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESPAY, AUGUST 9,1995_ Vol. 59. No. 30