Pae8, Whitby Free Press, Wedaesday, Marcti 9, 1994 whitbybesees HOLDING STEADY 'Moderate' hi ring gains predicted Sping wilI bring more modrate hiring gains to Durhamn Region, according to the most recent employment outlook sur- vey from Manpowor Temporary Services. The hiring forocast for the April-May-June period shows that 16 per cent of area employers interviewed about hiring plans intend to add more workers in the second quarter, while 10 per cent expect cutbacks. Another 71 per cent foresee no change in curront personnel levels and 3 Per cent are unsure of their hiring plans. 'WVhile it doesn't appear we will be able to improve much on last quarter's outlookç, current results are once again positive," says Lorraine Stevenson of Manpower. Three months ago, 13 per cent of employers questioned antici- pated increases and 8 per cent projected reductions. The best job opportunities this spring appear to ho in finance/Insurance/real estate and services. Staff roductions are IT'S WORTH REPEATING 'ofticially' opened its doors Saturday at the No FrIlis plaza (Thickson and Dryden). Owners (from left) expected in public administration and transportation/publie utili- tdes. Mixed readings are reported in both durable and non-durable goods manufacturing and wholesale/retail trade. On a national basis, prospects are improved over those of a year ago, as 19 per cent inend to increase hiring and 12 per cent plan employment decreases, while 63 per cent expect no change and 6 per cent are flot yet certain. Most major cities, however, romain pessimistie. Sue Ann Reid, Cindy Somerville and Chris- tina Lumb pose with some of the store's "upsoale resale" merchandise. Photo by M"k Rêesor, Whitby Free Press Good fetuiff ELIZABETH HERSEVI 5, models a new outtit at Kid Stuif which held its 'officiai' opening at Pearson Lanes Iast week. The store seils new and nearly new children's clothing. Pht yMw oWhItby Fme Prose Clothing that' s Worth Repeating By Erin O'Connor Located in the new No Frilîs p laza at Dryden Boulevard and Tickson Road North, It's Worth Repeating is a new store for families on a budget. Operating on consignment, the store sells used, upsýcale, desig- ner clothing for womon, and pro- viously ownod children's cdo- thing, toys and furniture. The service was groatly needed, according to Cindy Somerville,, one of the partners in the store. "With so many youn familie with high mortgagos, they can't always afford to spend a lot of money on clothing,- she says. Its Worth Repeating offers the familios a solution -- top- quality, used clothing ini excel- lent condition, for one-third of the cost." Although consignment is not a new concept it is relativoly now to the Whitby area. Somerville as well as partners Sue Axin Reid and Christina Lumb, are going to take advantage of that new mar- ket. "As well," she says, "we sel country crýafts on consignment with local artiets. Ibis gives thom a chance to seli their goods on a retail market and brings in customers that cfn't normally shop socond-hand as a rule." Somerville adds that consigzn- ment is in keeping with the environmental trends these days, as "it showrs that recyclingpays."f lI consignment, the ting is sold, and a percentage of the profits are given to the donor in one lump sum.werdifet "This 15 where wr ifrn, says Somerville. "We have a fully computerized inventory and sales system which means that you get your money anytime you want, instead of one sum at a set time. "W. think it's your clothing, so your money should b. available for you at anytimo." McDonald 's smoke-free McDonald's in Whitby was one of more than 500 McDonald's; restaurants in Canada that became smoke-free starting Mon- lae Heart and Stroke Founda- tion of Canada presonted a pla- que to McDonald's of Canada senior chair George Cohon dur- ing ceremonies Monday. McDonald's is also participat- ing in the Heart Smart res- taurant programn. Durham Radio Inc. bas applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecom- munications Commission (CRTC) to purchase the assets of CHOO-AM. At the same time, they have miade application to convert 0H00 to an FM fr-equoncy. CHOO-AM is currently owned by Golden West Broadcasting of Altona, Mani. Durham Radio is headed by Robert J. Marshall, a long-timno resident of Durhamn Region, and Douglas Kirk of North York, a media analyst and broadcast owner. "CHOO-AM lias sorved Durhami Region for more than 25 yoars and has served the community well. However, in rocent yoars increasing inter- féence has inipaired CH00-AMs coverage, particularly during night-time hours," says Marshall. "Only a sinail portion of Durham receives night-time, interforenco-free reception. The conversion to FM will improve the quality of the Signal and dramatically improvo night-tixno recepWtion," ho says. "Y tuning now accounts for 61 per cent of the hours tuned within Durham. Incroased tuning will mean that CHOO-FM will be able to, serve the region with increased conimunity involvement." Marshall says, 'The country music of CHOO-AM will ho maintained. The station will focus on Durhamn Region news and events. "Currently, no station in the. area focuses solely on serving the. region. It will also mean the. addition of both full- and part-tinie positions at the station. "If w. win the changes we are asking for, residents of Durhami Region will win, too," says Marshall. "CHOO-FM will ho able to serve the region with botter news, sports and conmunt coverage, along with a m=c improved signal, clearly a win for Durhanm." If the. application for transfer is approved, 0H00 will b. the only independent and locally- owned station in Durham Region. Marshall hopes the ORTO wili announce its decision in time for a late summer Iaunch of the new FM service. CAPIC to meet March 15 The Canadian Association for Production and Inventory Control (CAPIC) will hold a workshop, Productivity and Competitive- ness in the Global Marlcetplace,' on Tuesday, March 15 at Maggie's (upstairs at Earl of Durham, 227 Brock St. S.), in Whitby. Steve Snyder, president of Noma Industries, will be guest speaker. For more information or te reserve a space, call Lyn at 721-3320. ADVERTISING POLUCY The Whitby Free Press is a business which derives almost ail its revenue frgm advertising in one form or another. For obviaus self-interest,-we want our clients' advertising ta work. 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