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PAGE 4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, OCTOBER 9,2002 www.durhamregion.com Durham heads to France for ITER Delegation will be selling international community on Clarington site BY JACQUIE MclNNES Staff Writer DURHAM - A delegation of politicians and local government staff is heading overseas to help Canada secure a $ 12-billion fusion research facility for Durham. ; Clarington Mayor John Mutton, Clarington Chief Administrative Officer Officer Frank Wu, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson and Durham Tourism Manager Patti Watson will fly to Lyon, France later this week for an international fusion conference. " The delegation will be selling the international community on Claring- ton as the ideal site for the ITER (International (International Thermonuclear Experimental Experimental Reactor) fusion research and development project. If built here, the research and development centre is expected to create 69,000 person- years of employment and create an economic building block for high technology development and education education in the area. "The negotiations are at the critical stage," Mayor Mutton said recently, noting the importance of the local community's support in the final decision-making decision-making process. During the conference, conference, the mayor will be making a presentation to the international fusion fusion community on the strengths of the Clarington site, located between Ontario Power Generation and St. Mary's Cement on Lake Ontario. Japan, France and Spain have also submitted bids to host the facility and will have representatives in attendance attendance at the conference, the mayor notes. An Iter Canada booth will be set up at the conference, to be manned by representatives of Iter Canada and Ms. Watson. The conference will also include sessions specific to the ITER project and a keynote address will be made on the opening day by Iter International Director Dr. Robert Aymar. As part of its excursion, the Durham delegation expects expects to travel to Spain's proposed site. "It will be to our advantage to sec what we're up against when we go to market our areas," Mr. Anderson said. The final decision is now expected in spring 2003. Mr. Wu said the cost of the trip is approximately $3,000 to $4,000 per person. person. John Mutton: "The negotiations negotiations are at the critical stage." Statesman sends reporter to France DURHAM - This Week is going to France and taking taking its readers with it. Jacquie Mclnnes, staff writer for The, Statesman/This Week, leaves for France this Saturday, Saturday, Oct. 12 to follow the progress of Canada's bid to host the ITER fusion research research and development facility facility proposed for Clarington. Clarington. Ms. Mclnnes will attend the fusion conference in Lyon as an independent observer, observer, before heading to Vandellos, Spain for a firsthand firsthand look at one of the competing site proposals. Readers will be able to follow her journey through columns to be published Oct. 16, 18 and 20. Next Jacquie Mclnnes: Will attend fusion conference conference as an independent observer. month, This Week will publish publish a special section on the fusion conference and the progress of the Canadian bid. , . Anemuse me PROCTER & GAMBLE COVERGIRL maxFactor 1 OLAY COSMETICS LIPS EYES NAILS FACE MAKEUP OFF MSRP October 10-27 1630 Kiragstoiiî Road (Former ICnobb Hill) Pielkeriügîg ©1^3 |g* rec (cash) KINGSTON RD. P,G ill SALEl Eàa Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-8:00pm Sat. : 10:00ain ■ 6:00pm Sun: 11:00am ■ 5:00pm NOTE: MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANITITES. HWY. 401 4 N O DC_ Visit Silt S>tattôttM« on the web durhamregiop-com Oaeis is Coming to Town Do you want to be part of the magic?! The 41st Annual Bowmanville Santa dams Paratle takes place Saturday, November 16th For entry information call Stacy or Greg® 905-434-6535 MÏVÊKTÏS1NG fixers . To have your fivers delivered by Durham's #1 Carrier Force! Call 905-579-4407 Wed., Oct. 9,2002 • Sport Chek* • McGregor IDA* • Home Depot* • Future Shop* • Orono Lumber* • KFC* • Forum Restaurant* • Bay* • Hy & Zeis* • Downtowner* • Your Good Health* • Sears* ' Nuts not neeessanlx m .ill papers Rememhei. all msvils. i ml in Imp those on glossx papei. i an he ievu let I \x illi the ivst ul xom nexxsp.ipvi lhiiMigh \niii IHm Itux Ret \ x ling piogiam