WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 198 1, PAGE 3 W arehouse will boost loical economy Ashe says Ontario Minister off Revenue and Durhanm West MPP George Ashe is seen here assisting Premier William Davis as he officially "turns-the-sod" to begin construction off the new Liquor Control Board of Ontario warehouse located in the Durham Industrial Estates in south-east Whitby. Looking on is Minister 0f Consumer and Commercial Relations Gord Walker and Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley. The 400,000 square-foot facility will be in operation by mid-1984 and will employ some 200 people. Construction is expected to get uniderway immediately. - free Press Staff Photo By MICHAEL KNELL Free Preus Staff Premier William Davis conducted the of- ficial 11ground break- ing" ceremonies last week to begin construc- tion off the long-awaited Liquor Control Board of Ontario warehouse. Surrounded by many provincial and local offi- ciais, Davis lauded the event as a demonstra- tion of his government's commitment to its "Go East', policy. Durham West MPP and Ontario Minister of Revenue George Ashe told the small crowd witnessing the affair that the construction of the facility will be a boost to the local economy. "There is little doubt about the positive im- pact this'centre will have," Ashe said point- ing out that thils area has been "1rather hard hit by the slowdown in the auto industry." As proof of this, he reminded those present of the closing of Whit- by's Firestone plant that threw some 65o people out off work and to layoffs in Oshawa and Ajax. "The negatives, hope- fully are behind us, but I felt very strongly that government initiative in Durham was important and needed," Ashe con- tinued, "so0 that's why I campaigned 80 vigourously these last four years to ensure the new storage and distri- bution centre would be built in this area."1' When completed sometne i the fall 'off 1983, the project will have coat ap- proxlmately $81 million and wil encompass some 486,000 square feet of storage and office space. According to LOBO officiais, the Whitby centre will replace al outside storage facili- ties in Metropolitan Toronto and will take some of the workload away from other cen- tres in London and Ot- tawa. OfficiaIs also say that 75 per cent of ail of existing LCBO retail outiets wil be serviced by this facillty that will, by the time it is in operation in mid-1984, employ some 200 people. Projections also show that by 199, the centre will house some 3.7 million cases of wines, spirits and imported beers during the peak Christmas period. During this period, the centre wilI ship some 110,200 cases a day and wil receive some 129,300 cases during the period immediately pre- ceeding the Christmas rush. Ashe is also confident that the actual construc- tion of the long- promised warehouse will be a boost to the economy of the area. "lMany of the 500 con- struction workers needed to build the new facility wil corne from the area, lnjecting millions of. dollars in to the regional economy," he said adcling that the LOBO will use local business and labor. "The LCBO has pledged to use local con- struction where possible, encouraglng the steady growth of small business in Durham."~ And, in his role as the province's chief tax collector, Ashe said he was more than pleased tht the faiity wil not require any dollars from the taxpayer. MORE THAN 2" Thick "As Minister of Revenue, I must say one of the thinga adding to the further appeal of this project is that the entire economie brunt willbe borne by the LC- BO .... out off its profits." The minister sald that the construction of the warehouse and the new Ministry of Revenue headquarter's building in Oshawa 18 demon- stration of t.he govern- nient's determlnation to carry through wlth ils t'Go East" policy. "These projects un- derway in Durham refleet Ontario's pledge to encourage "Go East" development, to decen- tralize and to create Jobs wlthout cipping too deeply into the pockets of the taxpayers of this province." (Patent Pending) Why buy a regular 2" door with ON LY 3 SEALS When you can have one of ours Installed on your home ai LOWER COST Safety glass, heavy duty hardware, baked ln attractive acrylic enamel. (20 years guarantee against peilng.> Cleaning that aid plain aluminum door is a frustrating job. SAVE $3000 AUGÙ ST 13. 319 1981 Cash/Charge and Carry $ 20995 (reg. 239.95) Measured and Instalied $ 23995 (reg. 269.95> Complote prîces, includlng taxes and standard colours. (White, Black, Brown) Speciai Coiour-Acryiic Cream Enamel $15.00 Extra INSULATED DOUBLE KICK PLATE IS EXTRA. SALE PRICES VALID ONLY FOR ORDERS PLACED AT THE FACTORYISHOWROOM BUY DUR ECTLY FROM FACTORY " MORE WEATHER SEALS THAN OTHER DOORS " THICKER AND STRONGER THAN OTHER DOORS " MOST ATTRACTIVE LOOKING DOORS (overlap design of extrusion elimi- nates the clumsy protrusion of some 2" doors). " ALUMINUM KICK PLATE (flot acrylic or plastic) " 2 INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTING SWEEPS (no box expanders) " REVERSIBLE SCREEN (top or bottom) " MAGI-SCREEN (flot plain aluminum) " ROUNDED OFF CHANNEL EDGES (no sharp linger rippers) " SEPARATE ALUMINUM FRAME FOR SIDE LITES WITH METAL (not plastic) CLIPS " 4 OILITE HEAVY DUTY HINGESI "*HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE , SUNRISE ALUMINUM 1626 Charles St. Whltby, ont. 668-7602 ICTORIA ST (BRULNE) z 0 t;; ci ~'Ç~'~* ANNOUI4CEMENTS *RECEPTION CARDS *INVITATIONS *THANK YOU CARDS 2 i PI I :DOFCESJPIS The'DOOR WITH 4 WEATH ER SEALS The WallIpaper Centre "Business is Biooming -at The Waiipaper Centre, 140 Simcoe St. S., which is owned by David Bioomn and his wife, 'Mac.' Two famiiy walipaper centres have biossomed as a resuit of the successful operation in Oshawa. Customers were visiting the store from points west which aierted Mr. Bloom to contempiate opening another branch in that area. A second store was opened in Ajax at 1313 Harwood North, in 1978, and is managed by their daughter, Lynn. Again, at this store, there was an indication that there was a need for a wali- paper centre even further west. A third store at 553 Markham Road, Scar- borough, was opened in 1979, under the management of their second daughter, Maria. Matthew, their onily son, is an empioyee in the Oshawa store. The Bloomn family has been in business for only five years. They have ex- perienced tremendous growth in this area necessitating three expansions in the Oshawa store, besides the opening of two new outtets. The stores ail have the unique supermarket style of 'pick and choose.' There are no books to look through and no high book prices to have to pay. Simply select, buy and take home. There are roils and rolis of first quaiity waiipaper on the sheives. Their f riendiy, courteous staff is there to serve you. The Waiipaper Centre is the oniy compiete discount waiipaper store in Durham Region. Discontinued uines of brand name walipaper with discounts up to 75% and more, starting at 99s a boit. At these prices you can wailpaper three or four rooms for the price of one. There's walipaper to match your taste at a price you can't afford to pass Up. Come in and compare, you'ii see that "we're bloomin' right."