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whmtb 'be e.s- The new year will begin with dwinling prospects for job seekers in- Durhamn Region, according te resuits of the latest 'Employment Outlook' survey released by Manpower Tem porary Services. "Our survey for the first quarter of 1992 indicates that 10 per cent of the area employers polled plan to add more staff during the JanuarylFebruary/ March period, while 18 per cent expect to reduce the number -of workers," reported JoAnne Prout, area manager of Manpower's Durham Region. "Anothor,62 per cent anticipato no ch §e in current staffing levels adluOper cent are unsure of their plans.' Three montha ago, the outlook was more positive, with 19 per cent of the employers planning te increase staff ize and nine per cent predficting cutbacks. A yearMagt - this tne, the job picture was not quit. as, dim, as ilper cent reported hiring plans and5 per centprice workforce reductions. Job . . esthis *winter. tansportation/public utilities a00 wholosalafroal trade. ' Staff cutbacks are expectod in ervices_, non-durablie géoda manufac- turing, . financefinsurance/real estato and public administration. Employment* fluctuations are expecteil in durable gooda manufacturing. Nationally, the picturo romains negative, thou h conmïderably improved over that of one year In thoeu g quarter,12 per cent willaddsti;,wle 19 per cent expect te reduco employment roUae and 63 per cent will romain at present levels. Anothor six per cent are not yet certain. Another award for Wiggers Wiggers* Custom Furniture Ltd. of Whitby wvas an award- winner at the recent Inter- national Interior Design Exposi- tion (IIDEX) in Toronto. Wiggers, which had previously won an award, received the IIDEX award for exceptional pro- duct design and quality. This year's winning entry by Wiggers was the 'Empire Buffet,' crafted out of iinla.id. anigre veneers, bevelled glass and pol- ished stainless steel. "Today it is common te hear of Canadian manufacturera -either closing down or moving produc- tion to the United States. Wig- geors' continuing success at IIDEX is proof that Canadian companies can be competitive internationally 4~y providing pro- ducts of exceptional design and uali W says general manager ohli er The II %X sýhow includes exhi- bitors from across, Canada, the U.S. and Europe. The Durham Coflege, Continuous Learning Calendar is available now, Your copy is available: Through the mail -if you have registered for Continuous Learning Courses in the past three years a copy wilI be mailed to you the week of December 9. At ail Durh-am College campus locations. At ail area Ilbrarles the week of December 9. Register early CO0L L E GE 2000 Simooe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario (416) 576-0210 HLIghaest Interest Compoimded Weekly Whîtby Free Press A CHEQUE FOR $1,000, money nor- Rich Sheasby and (huom left) Dave mally used to throw a Christmnas McCoy,, Matthew Swain, Sarah party for the children of employees Swain, Glenn Swain, Nicholas Swain at Ri*ston purina, 18 being donated and Claire Mutton (holding Nicho- to the salvation Army this- year. las) turned out for the choque pro- Jennifer McCoy (seated), captain sentation. photo by Mark Be.ur, Whltby Fr.. P. Market esearchthat pI UIt's about time they opened up an ice cream and sub 'shop out here.» Tlhat's the first thing custo- mers say when they walk into the West Lynde Ice Cream, Des- serts and S5ubmarnes, according to co-owner Charlie Hall. "There's absolutelj nothing out here (Like this>... They say it's nico te have a variety instead of just, fish and chips and pizza, which are the on:~ two other fast food restaurants. Hall and partner Rick Har- man, who's had about 15 years experience in the restaurant business, did about six months of market research before opening their shop a week ago Monday in the WestLynde plaza. Hall says -the research has paid cff. "Itfs been fantastic... miy part- above water;" ner Rick and I said (on Monday),. Thesehop carrnes 32 flavouits cf 'Letsjust turn the lock and sffl ice cream, diet ice cream, Califor- what happons.' nia-style frozen yogur, and a ful «Wowthe people just came in. range cf cakes and pastries. Every day is juat greater and As well, there are 14 varieties greater.» o f submarine sandwiches. Hall attributes much cf the store's succeas te its location, and.,,Fi inediniîng caii be teway they went about open ing bru h to he om £ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t £It >LLDIO.ALAmOWeA under in the recession, allowing Hall and Harman to pick up almost new equipment in auction sales ' at about a quarter cf its cost. As well «everything's paid cash; we Aon't owe a <ime to and elive h:, 'a the key. You go in with no overhead and you're ablo te keep your head gcar By Mark Reesor Instea7lofgo ing out for that fine dinner, why not, lot it corne to yo? ~hat's what Alexander's Wrdwide Wines 'and Cheee co-owner Stephen Tedford is ask- ing' prosp ctiyecstomers. Ted- fo'd recenitly,.opened -hie store. at Pearson Lanes.. For about whatyud pay to go out fôr dinner, Tedford can pro- vide a four- or flve.-coizr»e dinner package, comûploteé i a clif-, ferent Wine f6r- each courser. In atypical dinner.party, Ted- ford says the chef ww .corne out and explain, what, he's prepared. If guests'are interested, they can even1 watch the céhef prepare the meal. ' Thon Tedford will explain what wine bas been selected for' that course, ana why. Set-up and Cea-u are al included in the7package. For .1example, Tedfiord says iyou could corn ome frorn work to a com,- plote candlelitdinnher.*., The store aiso features a Warete of ift packets, either aeadymade up or 'do-it-your- self wine glasses and accesories, and special wino and cheoses. In last weekes ecition, an arti- cle about Sunday shopping should have stae tat Suzanne Graoe, co-owner of 1%e Kitchen Cupboard, supported Sunday vhii aticle incorrectly identi- fied Mrs. Grace as Susan George and her comment ini the article did not refer to Sunday shopping. The Kitchen Cupboard is opeon on Sundays i December. The Fee Press wishes te apo- logzo for the errors. Jobpicturefo Durham Region-dim CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WH ITBY 1991 CH RUSTMAS/NEW YEAR'SIHOLIDAY GARBAGE AN D RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE THERE W1LL MOI BE ANY GARBAGE OR RECYCUNO COLLECTION DURING TH1E WEEK 0F DECEMBER 23. DECEMBER 27,1991. Gara"e nd Nsnraly collecied on Wecknesday, Janumry wIl d re ~O n=Mndy, December 30, 1991. Normal gaibaqe collection wil resumne unJnay2,19onou regular collection day. Citizen copration. s rqesabhvea garbage out by 7-.00 &mn. o o r siated colldodatoess pcpas the tirne of coction ma eh vaned duo te rovised sedles. CHIRISTMAS TREES wilU ONLY bo collected botweon January 7 la 10 on your regular collection day. The trees wHI l h colloe ysprt trucks and will be composted. WethOrefore ask thatalnisreao wooden tise stands be rernoved.4 There will bo NO BLUE BOX COLLECTIONbotwoon Doember 23, and Decombor 27, 1991. Recycling wc. nally oellocte on Januaiy 1, 1992 will ho colloced on Monday, Docemnber 30. 1991. Recyclablos wiU be collected on tho saine day as the regular or revised ù~ag service chjnng the week of Docomber 30. Please meain ypur iscydang matorials until the specitlod collection day. If you wsh further information, please contact the Public Works Departrnent. OPERAT»INS CENTR E MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 7:30 AUM. - 4:00 P. W. regret any~ inconvonimnc this may cause and thak you for your coopelion and patiencedwing th. Holiday Season. Pleas e raer Io the Holiday Gariage Collection Noticedel lvot each household. Fourth for bridge?