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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, Dcccmbcr4 i 19% MR Seeks Answers On ITER Project Continued from Page 1 what the solutions are. "The ITER task force wants us to bid on the project, but the government needs to know what will happen. "The government wants to go in with its eyes open and needs to know who pays for what," Shepherd stated. In other words, the government government needs to find its own comfort comfort zone in all of this. "We don't want to sign a blank cheque, and that's what the ITER lobbyists want us to do," says the MP. "Our government is very interested in science and technology. technology. We realize we have to move and be a part of science and technology. "Fusion is outside of the focus. But if the ITER board can come up with the required information things could change." Shepherd noted he has been supportive of the idea. "I support the concept. Fusion could be a step forward to solving the world's energy concerns. "The project would be a great thing for Canada, Durham and for Clarington." Bringing Ballet To Area Schools Three Clarington public schools will be getting a different different type of education on Monday, Dec. 9. They will be treated to lively behind-the-scenes stories stories about the dancers, designers designers and technicians for the National Ballet of Canada's Canada's Christmas" performances of 'The Nutcracker.' Students at Ontario Street, Waverley and Dr. Ross Tilley public schools, will be entertained entertained by Zis Parras, the director director of education and community community outreach for the ballet company. The company is based, for its performances, at The Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto (formerly the O'Keefe Centre). He will be showing cos- jtumes from The Nutcracker and will discuss how pointe shoes and the tutu are made. Parras will also give a description description of the story line of The Nutcracker and talk 'about its new adaption. In Brief... School Board Staff Remember Female Victims Staff at the Northumberland Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education will be wearing white ribbons on December 6th to mark the national day of remembrance for female victims of violence. It was on Dec. 6th, 1989, that a gunman killed 14 female female students at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique. Dick Malowney, director of education with the board, said die white ribbons will "serve as symbols of the call to end violence against women." women." Hospital Lottery Winners for November Susan Welcome, holder of ticket #795 in the Memorial Hospital Lottery Calendar Draw, is the $200 prize winner winner for November. Fran Vandcrsloop, E. Schonbcrg, Robert Richards and Jay Hancock each take home prizes of $50. ' And die following people won prizes of $30. Andrew Day, Ed Gates, Dennis McDonald, Michael Persaud, Wendy Prunncr, Ronda Callcndo, Phil Bon- ncll, Pat Lunn, Scott Hughes, Thelma Lane, Lcn Perkins, Bert & Rita Paterson, Hilda Hibbcn, Kim Martin, Cathy Wallace, Philip Nolan, Terry Devin, Miriam Watkins, Ear- nic Wilson, Don Wright, David David Sorlcy, Neale McLean, Mark Sargent, Barb Patterson, Patterson, and Mrs. R. Jensen. Licence Renewed for Nuclear Plant The Atomic Energy Control Control Board (AECB) approved the renewal of the operating licence for Ontario Hydro's Darlington Nuclear Generating Generating Station for a two-year term to November 30,1998. AECB staff have recommended recommended at six-month licence renewal for Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations A and 13, but the final decision will not be announced until later this month. The Durham MP noted he is concerned not only with the nuts and bolts of the project, but also with the idea that there could be lots of jobs for different different trades. "I am always respective of our trade unions. This would be a great boon to them." He predicted that, along with an upturn in the local economy, there would also be inflation. The only other country with which Canada is competing is Japan. Japan has, according to Shepherd plenty of money to sink into the ITER project. "In the United States, they've already gone through this and decided that they couldn't afford it," he said. As a promoter of the project and of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station as the best location, Shepherd says he's getting something of a reputation reputation on Parliament Hill these days. "I think now when they (government members) hear the word 'fusion' they think of Alex Shepherd," he jokes. Environment Group Wants Old Reactors Shut Down Continued from Page 1 Martin said the AECB should be making a decision about Pickering's application for the renewal of a two-year licence within the next couple of weeks. However, the staff of the AECB have recommended only a six- month licence be given. Martin says "even a six- month licence for the four reactors at Pickering's 'A' station station is six months too long. It's time for retirement." At a meeting in Oshawa last week, the Atomic Energy Control Board approved a two- year operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which is Canada's newest nuclear power plant. The Board deferred its decision decision on Pickering's reactors. CHRISTMAS PRESENT '-- Little Brothers Colin Pcrcewicz and Daniel Bates were among the many Big and Little Brothers who enjoyed an afternoon of bowling at Liberty Bowl on Sunday, Sunday, November 24th. The bowling was part of the annual Christmas Party for Big and Little Brothers, The event was made possible by a donation of $500 from Mr. Electric and Mr. Rooter, Rooter, Plumbing. Here, John Hewson presents a cheque to the Little Brothers, on behalf of Mr. Rooter, Plumbing. f 7 YWCA Winter 1997 Registration Earlybird Registration - Members Only Dec. 2 and 3 Regular Registration for ALL - Dec. 4 to the New Year OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Look (or flyers being distributed through the schools this week! Call the YWCA at 623-9922 to register or for more information. This event is a co-venture with The Canadian Statesman