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WH1nTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16;'1988, PAGE 15 WHITBY FREE.ýPRESS A BUSINESS UPDATE INFORMATION FEATURE, NEW S Free trade wo uld prevent U.S. protectionism, says Brophy TESS MATTBEEWS, who formerly operated A *Touch of Glass, was recently recognized by the Whitby Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) for outstanding contribution to the revitali- zation of the downtown area. Matthews, who now works for a real estate company, received the BIA's Tom Edwards Award. Fr.. Proe photo CR00 radio receiives gold ri*bbon award The Canadian Association cf selected CHOO Radio 1390 AM as the 1988 recipient cf the association's coveted "Gold Ribbon Award of Excellence" in the community service category. The award, Canada's radio equivalent to the Oscars, recognizes CHOO Radio for its "Christmas Light and Sound Show" community fundraising can'paign cf 1987. "To be picked Canada's best overall radio station is the bigbest recognition any radio station can receive," said 0H00 station manager Dave Hughes. "In this our 2lst anniversary year cf serving Durbamn Region, it appears only fitting that "community radio", and in particular CR00 Radio 1390 AM bas come cf age," Hughes added. "The award reflects the station's strong commitment to programing and tbe community," the station manager said. The "CHOO Christmas Ligbt and Sound Show" was launched in December 1987 te aid the "Durham Region Gift cf Christmas Food and Toy Drive." Using the theme -- "light a Ligbt and Brigbten a Life," monies SEE PAGE 16 A Canada-U.S. free-trade agreement is necessary te prevent a "protectionist', donnybrook," Whitby Chamber of Commerce members heard at the- 60th anniversary banquet held last month. Peter Bropbey, president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, said there would be a lot of hip-shooting," referring to U.S. protectionist Iobbying and policies should there be' no free trade- agreement. Canadian Chamnbers- of Commerce, in a survey, showed overwhelming support for free trade, noted Bropbey. He said industries which have shown Most concern about the agreement are those which have the most tariff or non-tariff protection. Brophey warned that failure on a free-trade deal could lead te "heavy protectionist" policies in the U.S. that could adversely affect Canadian industry. Free trade was named as the most important business issue according to the Chamber survey. The second most important was governiment debt and spending. Brophey said he believed the goverrnment deficit te be Ontario's largest problem. He urged a serious commitment by the goernment te set priorities and pay back the debt to achieve balanced annual budgets. "Se our first priority has te be te get our bouse back in order," said Bropbey, after noting that Ontario bas a $40-billion deficit. Witb annual interest payments of $4 billion, Brophey said that figure was six times the profit of the Liquor Control Board of Ontaro. He said Ontario's economy was good now but a greater deficit could occur should there be a downtumn. "Se we thinl~it's a problem to wbicb attention bas te be'paid." Bropbey aise remarked that' wbile tbe economny is good, tbere are "structural" problems. He said prograins such as the Chanmber's COIN (Computerized Ontario Investment Network) bave belped te generate business by bringing together those witb the ideas and those witb the finances. COIN bas produced $40 million worth Sklar..Peppler Inc. cf Whitby is a flnalist in four categories cf the 1989 Trillium Awards, the marketing competition for manufacturers cf household furniture in Ontario. Sklar-Peppler is a finalist in of business, Brophey said. He later added tbat bis statements were "not partisan," and the situations about which be made comments eisted 'before the present ,parties" took over government. One of tbose in attendance at the anniversary banquet was Durbam Centre MPP Allan Furlong. Bropbey said the Cbarnber, with 60,000 members in Ontario, represented a "potent political force" as it made members 'views known te. government. Also making the list cf priorities according te the Chamber survey were: environnient (Brophey said a balance must be achieved between economic development and environmental protection); pay equity; pension indeing; waste disposal; education; and affordable b ousing. Not on the Iist cf topý 10 priorities was Sunday shopping (it was l5th). Bropbey congratulated tbe Whitby Chamber on its 6th anniversary ("That's quite a milestone") and received from the Chaxnber a limited edition print ( fromn the Whitby Heritage Advisory Group) cf a Whitby landmark. occasional chairs, upbolstered dual-purpose furniture, uphols- tered sectionals and upholstered suites. Winners will be Jan. 13. announced mien I I 11..-LLI ARCB[ITECT'S CONCEPTON of the Oshawa Factory Outiet Mail for which the sod-turning ceremony was held last week at Wentwoith St. and Boundary Rd., near the Oshawa-Whitby border. The $10- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. . . . . . . million building, with 130 of the 156 suites afready rented, wiIl serve as a showcase for the latest consumer goods. Alex Axon and Myron Chabursky are partners in the company, Victor Tarnoy is architeet. Free Prees photo Sklar-Peppler nonunated for four TriIium awards - -- - ---- ---------- ----------------