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WHTIBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8,19ý84, PAGE 5 "Rtison wants land returne d to farmers" Geoff Rison is heading into this election hoping to prove himself and the New Deniocratic Party are real alternatives to those carrying the ban- ners for the two larger parties. The- 52-year old higli scliool teacher is mnaklng his third attein- Pt to win the Ontario Riding seat in the House of Commons. In 1979 and 1980, he came third after Progressive Conser- vative MP Scott Fenneil and the Liberal Party's candidate (1979 - then Multiculturalisin Mini- ster Norm-Cafik and 1980 - Doug Dickerson). Repo0,rt from Q ueen ' s Park By THE HON. GEORGE ASHE, MPP <PC - Durham West) Mlinister of Government Services Ontario Anne Ottenbrite - She is 18 years old, the best in the world, and sbe's ail ours. When Anne Ottenbrite took lier place on the dais to become thefirst Canadian woman-to win an Olympie gold medal in swimming, she not only in- stliled a great pride of accomplishunent in her family, friends and, comniunity, but lndeed inlevery Canadian, in every community, in every province.. I don't believe any of us can fuily appreciate the typ of conimitment and total decication necessary from this young wornan to brlng sucli high honor to lier country. I don't believe any of us could know of the personal sacrifices' made by Anne Ottenbrite and ber family over the last fifteen years to ensure she did lier best - the best in the world - in Los Angeles in 1984. The Olympic Gaines have served throughout history to bring young men and women together to compete with lionor and with pride on behalf of their nations. The Games have imparted a philosophy of fair play, of courage and of- high ideals. And, perbaps most importantly of ail, they have promoted an understanding of our fellow human béings on a common ground, with a common pur- pose, and a common language. Anne Ottenbrite - along with her feilow Canadian athletes - was a voice in Los Angeles. And the message was very clear. We Canadians can do anything we set our minds to. In this case, the young wom an froin Whitby decided, she was going to be the best in the world. It's a goal many of us have, and few ever realize - one that requires total commitment and purpose, great sacrifice and unequalled determination. Anne Ottenbrite lias those qualities and by virtue of the fact we are ail Canadians, we ail share lier great moment of triumph. I know I speak on behalf of the Premier and everyone at Queen's Park when I express the very real appreciation of every Ontarian, to Anne, lier family, friends and coaches, who made this victory for Canada 80 very sweet for those of us in Ontario and especiaily in the Durhiam Region. The accolades for Anne Ottenbrite's accomplish- ments In Los Angeles will be long and loud. Her naine can neyer be struck froin the record books. She was the flrst. She is the best. And, I'm proud to say she's our neighbour. Winning the first gold medal was an accomplish- ment of a lifetime, but for Anne Ottenbrite, this was only the beglnning as she went on to win a silver medal. Anne - coinpeting with the world and win-, nlng. Congratulations, Anne. Congratulations, Canada. Try Our Fabulous While Bison is picking up on some of the issues put forward by Fennell and Liberal candidate Gary Herremna, his ap- proacli to the probleins are decidedly different. Like enneil - Rison's two main issues are the Pickering Airport landis and the post office. "I don't see any need for it," he says of the airport. The over- crowding at the Lester B. Pearson Inter- national Airport "didn't materialize" and witli the economy's current condition the situation is "unlikely to change. " Now that the airport is unlikely to be built, the last should not be developed. 1"We should neyer ailow fine agricultural land to be built on - especially as an air- port," Bison says ad- ding that the land should be recoverable for other uses. If it's not to be used for parkland, then it "should be sold at the inarket price to Canadian farmers - not to foreign investors." The Whitby resident and father of two says lie would not oppose leasing the land back to young farmers on some sort 0f government assistance prograin. "So long as it-is a long terni lease, say 20 or 30 Years," lie says, adding, "short termn leases will only destroy the land." And, if the airport Is still unneeded in 30 years, then the leases could be sold to the far- mers holding them. While Rison agrees witli Fennell that there is a need for better and increased postal service in tlie riding, Bison doesn't believe that Canada Post should necessarily. be a profit making organization. "There is a need for better postal service in the riding," he says pointing out that there are a great many sub- divisions in the riding (including the one lie lives in) that don't get letter carrier service. But expecting a profit froin the Post Office or any other Crown cor- poration for that mat- ter, is a little to mucli. "You can't expect the post office to be a profit making service," Bison says noting that Crown corporations provide valuable services - especially to people living in the more remote areas of the country. " Some of thein (Crown Corporations) have a valid function in our society because of the nature of our coun- try - its size and its diversity. " '/ Rison, described it as "lunacy" to expect Canada Post, or Air Canada to make a profit whlle providing service to Canadians living. in the, far nortli. He accused Fenneli of liaving "only short range thinking"l because "lie thinks any business operation lias to make a profit." As have Fennell and Herrema, Bison criticizes the gover- nment's decision to close down the Toronto- Havelock - Peter- boroughi commuter train that used to run through Myrtle Station. With the rising price of fuel and tlie in- creasing price 0f cars, Bison said that gover- mnent should be leading way in the developinent of public transit. "We should en- GEOFF RISON courage people to use public transit, whicli is much more economical and environmentally sound system than any other, "hle said, "«It's the clieapest way of going places."1 Employment Centre Moves' Effective Aug. 7, tlie Whitby Canada Em- ployment Centre will lie located. at 209 Dundas St. E., lst Floor, Whit- by. The phone number will remain the saine - 668-6848. Employers and clients are encouraged to use the services available at this centre. The Canada Em- ployment Centre for Students will remain at tlie present location at: 132 Dundas St. W., lower LARGE GARAGEI Saturday & Sunday August 11lth & 2th 107 Warren Rd., Whitby South of Hwy. 201ff Hopkins St. Kitchen Sets, Tires, Wheels, Carpets, Carpet Racks, Cars, Sono Tubes, Elc. Floor Tue Lifter, Tub, Sinks, Toys, Clothes, -Go Kart, Dune Buggie, Eze» Boy Chair, Wall unit, Drapery Materials $2.00 yd.. FloorTile, Ant. Radio & Foot Stool, Cof- fee Tables, Ping Pong Table, TV & Stand, Cupboards, Port. Radio, Racketts, Shop Vac., etc. etc. etc. level, Whitby. The phone number for employers and students is 668-5233. THE WOODCRAFT lOTIT ANNIVERSARy THE BARN S.E. Cosrne~r or Markham andSles~et' 293-2279 N<,rih ni Siede,~ 475-2485 WORKSIIOP & SHOWROOM 370 Denison Si. E. .Iusi E. of1 Wosdhine. 2 fighi% ai Br.wk Streeti i 'I OP SUN