WHTBY FrE PRESS, wEDNESDAY, JuNE 22, 1988, PAGE 9 MinisterPraise etrs.free trade at DRMA Showcase 8'9 counrie." pe cen, ad 12 mllio Jos gow, s ai r a tinwl By Mike Johnston Free traite is the cornerstone of Canada's future and economic stability, Gerry St. Germain, Minister of State for Transport, told a meeting of the Durhain Region Manufacturers' Associa- tion last week. The association held a Spring 88' Transportation Showcase at the Metro East Trade Centre last Thlursday. GERRY ST. GERMAIN Sportinggoods- "We've PG neyer been ini business before. So far we've learned that Word of niouth is best (to promnote the business). We are fiendly even if the customer is nasty. We have a good guarantee: if a custoiner has a problem with something we sold him, we will immediately replace the item with another and send the other (defective) back to the manufacturer," Vernon said. VJ Sporting Goods is open Monday and Tuesda*y from 9 a.m. te, 6 pan., Wednesday to Friday 9 a.mn. to 9 p.m., and Saturday morning froni 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "'At three o'clock, you wilI see a jsign saying "Gone fishing." We are out experimenting with the new stock, to learn about the stuif ourselves," Vernon concluded. VJ Sporting Goods -s tocated at 1121 Dundas St. E., in the plaza next te Pat and Mario's restaurant. Men 's wear... FROM PAGE B 'lIts in my blood really," Kent said. Kent's assistant, Steve Hayes, has worked at Jack Fraser and Tuxedo Town, and 'has a good knowledge of men s wear," accord- ing toKent. "We have a relaxed atmos- phere, and welcome ail old and new acquaintances te corne in and buy a suit or whatever, or get their new wardrobe." Centen niai FROM PAGE 5 Whitby mayor Des Newman, was successful in getting comnmittee to look into vacating the space and have staff report back in two weeks. A full report from the parks and recreation staff, with ways of implernenting the study's recom- mendations, will be prepared by falI of this year. Germain used his. speech to highlight the advantages free trade will bring te industries in Durham Region and across Canada. "Three million people* in Canada survive because they sell outside this country," said Germain, who attacked those who only see the "Canada-U.S. free trade agreement as a North American exercise. Our trade strategy is not only directed at liberating trade te the U.S. but also to Commonwealth countries and the Group of Seven He also praised the Con- servative govrnment's dealings with the provinces since taking office in 1984. "Fedleral-provincial confronta- tion has now been replaced with federal-provincial cooperation," said Germain, who also noted other Conservative achievements in Canada during the past four years. "We are second in economic growth in the industriaL'-,. - countries, inflation has dropped ,99kW3w__ Corne **h With Us Go is adding a conce.ssion building to, will enhance the entire pcriiinetcr. the station at Picering. New cani.i Breakfast at Pickering Part of the GO Points East train service extension project is the renovation of Pickering GO station, and the improvements will mean easy going for passengers. A concession building, which will house a convenience store with baking facilities right on the premises, is being built as an addition to the station building. Commuters wilI soon be able to enjoy coffee and fresh baked goods while waiting for their train! ErGOnomies Other changes at Pickering are going to make life easier for passengers. An enclosed tunnel entrance facing the bus loop is also being added to the station building, and a new tunnel and enclosed entrance near the Kiss & Ride area wilI give easy access to the new train platforms when the service extension opens in December. r -- - - - - - - - - - - - i Free for amonth! 1 SCongratulations te Mike Galarneau of Whitby, winner of a free autGO pass for a month. His correct answer: according to the anadan AtomoileAssociation, the average cost/kmno operating a 4-cylinder car in Canada is approximately 25 cents.i That means the average cost to drive fromn Pickering to Union Station is about $8.00. About how much would an adult save on a one-way trip by taking the GO Train instead? n $.05 n $.25 Send us your answer, postmarked no later than July 20, 1988,I to GO Points East, 555 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, Ontario IM3H 5Y6. The fîirst correct answer drawn on August 3, 1988 will win a free adult GO pass good for a month.i Name. Address:I Phone #:I ApproxÎmate prize value $50-$300 depending on fare zones chosen by winner. LU - - - - - Govern ment of Ontario Transit SED FULTON LOU PARSONS Minister Charman w have been created." Germain, who had touired the General Motors plant in Oshawa, noted that GM does 80 per cent of its business with the United States. "And transportation is the key to getting products to market. Less government intervention will increase competition and the He said a study on the effect of free trade on transportation has shown that the transportation of produets such as crude oil, automotive parts and natural gas will increase by three per cent dluring the next 10.years. He said transportation will, increase north-south, more than east-west. ~'YIIIIflV 6,7 n $5.00 1