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Managing Editor: Rod Jerred Phone: 905-337-5559 Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: rjerred@haltonsearch.com W EDNESDAY. N O V E M B ER 2 0 . 2 0 0 2 · B \G E B 7 BUSINESS Manpower Inc. looks at employment activities in winter months A variable staffing climate is forecast for the Burlington/Oakville area this winter according to the First Quarter Employment Outlook Survey issued by Manpower Inc. "In our survey of hiring intentions for the January/February/March period 18 per cent of firms queried plan staffing level increases, 17 percent proj ect reductions and 65 per cent expect no changes during the winter months," said Deborah Bakti, of Manpower. "Three months ago the outlook held a little more promise when 15 per cent anticipated workforce additions, while 10 per cent thought payrolls were too high. "At this time last year employers were also divided as 14 per cent predict ed personnel gains and 17 per cent reported cutbacks were planned." Employment prospects appear best this winter in transportation/public utili ties, finance/insurance/real estate and Radian on trade mission Oakville communications company in Africa Oakville-based Radian Communi cation Services Corporation is in Africa this week with the Canada Trade Mission led by International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew. The mission, which runs Nov. 15 26, is focusing on trade and investment opportunities for Canadian companies and advancing Canadian trade policy objectives in South Africa, Nigeria and Senegal. Radian (formerly LeBlanc and BMS) says it has two goals for the trade mission. "Our number one priority is to pro mote Radian's products and services, and to expand our business in the region," said Sabet Borairi, director of international marketing and sales."We will *also be seeking joint venture part ners for the implementation of commu nications projects in all three countries." Servicing the telecommunications and broadcast industries worldwide for four decades, the Oakville-based com pany provides integrated products and services for wireless, broadcast and wire-line networks. It also designs com munications towers and guyed masts of up to 700 metres, equipment shelters, grounding systems, and tower safety rail systems for telecommunications, television, radio, defence, security and other communications applications. According to Radian, it has supplied products and successfully completed major projects throughout Africa. As part of a new cellular network in Nigeria, Radian installed 20 self-supporting towers in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Onitsha. In Senegal, the company delivered 30 towers for Sonatel (the country's primary telecommunications company) in conjunction with Quebecbased CAN AC, which served as project implementer. Radian also supplied 40 guyed masts in Various locations throughout Mali in order to expand coverage for that coun try's National Broadcasting Company. Radian is not yet doing business in South Africa but Borairi is hopeful that will soon change. "We are currently working with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Johannesburg as well as the Canadian Alliance for Business in South Africa," he said in a release. Little change in forecast: survey public administration. Reductions are planned in construc tion and non-durable goods manufactur ing, while durable goods manufacturers, wholesale/retail merchants and services firms report mixed intentions. Nationally, Canadian employers are divided over their hiring plans for the year's first quarter, as 15 per cent envi sion new opportunities, while 16 per cent foresee reductions. Another 67 per cent anticipate no changes to their workforces and the remaining two per cent are unsure of their plans. "The outlook for this year's first quarter is very similar to the rather restrictive picture painted heading into 2002," said Steve Walker, Manpower's Vice President and General Manager for Canada. "The first quarter is often one of the most restrictive hiring seasons of the year." 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EDillPUEEilTPiE Oakville Place Mall (905) 849-1291 Look for your Christmas Colour Box / Audiotronic flyer inside todays issue o f T I I K IIU IIIli: BEM C o r n r n n n it y N o t ic e s Personals St. Joseph's tg g Portuguese Church Christmas Bazaar ^ Saturday November 23 10am - 5pm 2451 Bronte Road Lunch room. Crafts, crochet, baking, C h ristm as decorations & m uch m ore Deaths BADAME, Elizabeth (B etty) - Peacefully on Monday, November 18,2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Betty, beloved wife of Frank. Loved mother of Frances, Julia Butler, Susan ( Frank) Fanelli and Mary (Gary) Davis. Dear Ma of Christopher, James, Benjamin, Harrison and Alec. Dear sister of Richard, Ivy, Joan and the late Leslie. A private family service has been held. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. The Badame family wish to extend special thanks to the ICU staff of Trillium Health Centre for their care and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville. Deaths D A VIS, L a w re n c e (L arry ) Jam es - Passed away November 17, 2002 at home, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Joan (Sherwood) for 47 wonderful years, during which time they became proud parents of five daughters; Catharine Davis, Judith Taugher (Matt), Sharon Ralph (David), Jill Bond (David), and Shawn Davis (Glen Lowes). Loving grandfather to Paige, Mitchell, and Cooper Taugher, Joel and Dale Bond, and Rebecca Ralph. Survived by two brothers, Ned (Joyce) and Rodger (Carole) Davis of Burlington. Predeceased by parents Lilian and Earl Davis of Burlington. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown on Friday, November 22, 2002 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church auditorium. Arrangements by KITOHING-STEEPE FUNERAL HOME, Waterdown (905-689-4852). For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Carpenter Hospice, 2250 Parkway Drive, Burlington, Ont. L7P 1T1 or St. James United Church Sign Fund. Larry enjoyed 37 years in Education, mostly with the Halton Board, 2 years in Europe and 1 in Australia, plus time in the Czech Republic. Larry and family were also involved and enjoyed 22 years in private and organized camping (Wanakita, Kitchekewana, Shawanaga and School Outdoor Education). Our expressions of gratitude to Dr. W.C. Proctor, Dr. Dennis and Johanne Brannan, Dr. R. Chambers, Dr. Susan Knight, Dr. Chris Laliever and their special team at JBMH Cancer Clinic, who provided extensive and compassionate care and friendship to our family. Thanks to CCAC and the VON teams for their support over the past week. Special thanks to Rev. Dr. Arthur Davies for his tremendous support throughout this difficult time. Deaths EARLY, Cari Robert - Peacefully, with his family by his side at Milton District Hospital, on Saturday, November 16, 2002. Carl Early, beloved husband of Margaret Ruth. Loving father of Carla Durnan and Cyndy Wilkinson. Wonderful father-in-law of Cyndy's husband David. Dear grandfather of Elizabeth and Patrick Durnan. Carl is predeceased by his parents Isabel and Robert Early, formerly of Campbellville, sisters Anna Early and Myrtle Lush and brother Lloyd Early. Caring brother-in-law of Howard Lush, Joanne Early and Donelda Neelands. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the J. Deaths SANTINI, Teresa - Passed away peacefully at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on November 18, 2002 at the age of 87. Dear wife of Giulio. Cherished mother of Rosa, Clemente and Joe. Proud grandmother of Pina, Michael, Anthony and Melissa and great-grandmother to Joanna. Friends may call at the Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W. (one block east of Kerr St.) Oakville, on Wednesday November 20 (today) from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 21 at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, (231 Morden Road). Entombment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. FALL FAIR ST. JUDE'S CHURCH -A.C.W. THOMAS & WILLIAM STRETS Saturday, November 23,2002 10:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. · Attic Treasures · Bake Table * Country kitchen 'Crafts · Jewelry Tea I Desserts Admission, including Tea Room - $2.00 /}o c k ( ih a p el 1 S C O n EARLY FUNERAL HOME, 21 James St., M ilton, 905-8 78-2 66 9). A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 19th from St. David's Presbyterian Church, Campbellville. Cremation followed. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Milton District Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank all the caring nurses and doctors at Milton District Hospital, a special thank you, Dr. D. Bremermann. P e a c e fu lly on M onday, N o ve m b e r 18, 200 2 at OakvilleT ra fa lg a r M e m o ria l H o s p ita l in his 9 4th y e a r. H a lim , s u r v iv e d b y h is s p e c ia l frie n d P earl, his w ife S o p hie; d a u g h te rs N a d ia , A m ir a a n d h e r h u s b a n d N a b il H an n a and N a b ila and her hus b a n d Jeff L o w e . L o v e d g ra n d f a t h e r of M a g g ie , M ic h a e l a n d h is w ife D a n a , M a ria n n e Hanna, Christie, Tracy, and N a d ia Lowe. D e a r b ro th er of F a hm y an d So ad Labib. A ls o s u rv iv e d b y his m a n y n ie c e s an d ne p h e w s aro un d the w orld. Visitatio n at th e K o p riv a T a y lo r C o m m u n ity F u n e ra l Hom e, 64 Lakesho re R oad W est, O akville fro m 2-4 a n d 7-9 p .m . W e d n e s d a y . F u n e ral M a s s 1:00 p.m. T h u rs d a y at St. M a r y ' s a n d S t. A t h a n a s iu s C h u r c h , M is s is s a u g a . In te rm e n t T ra fa lg a r Law n C e m e te ry. T h o se w ho w ish, m a y m a ke m e m o r ia l c o n t r ib u t io n s to O a k v ille T ra fa lg a r M em o rial Hospital, 3 East. W e love you ve ry m uch Dad. T h a n k you for being such a w onderful B a b a and Geddo. BASTASIC, Paul - (Formerly of Oakville, Niagaraon-the-Lake and Sudbury. Employee of Inco for many years and also with the Department of National Defense at Ortona Barracks Central Command Oakville, Ontario). Peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2002 at his home in Burlington. Will be sadly missed by daughter Anne and sons Michael and John; daughters-in-law Mary Jane and Ljubica; grandchildren Paul, John, Richard and Nada; great grandchildren Jennifer and Cory of Montreal and a brother and large extended family in Croatia. Visitation at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Croatian Catholic Church, 2110 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. L A B IB , H a lim Z a k i - ANTICDUE MARI<ET 'The best antique market we have ever seen!" (E xp re ssion s from o ur custom ers!) NO GST or PST til Christmas Bed & Breakfast ~ Special W in te r Rates. Golf Course ~ Still Open. Garden Room - In Full Bloom. Antique Market - Huge sel. of quality Hiribjre, crystal, silver, accessories. Open daily 10-5. Cafe -H om em ade Magic. S a t & Sun, 9-5. 905-689-9996 Cafe: 689-2233 Bed & Breakfast 689-1577 Wellness Centre 905-690-9355 W WW. S M IT H , N a n c y A n n (n e e W h a le ) - After a courageous battle, Nancy passed away peacefully on November 16, 2002 at the Ian Anderson House. Nancy; beloved wife of the late Austin "Auddie". Dear daughter of the late Reta and Edwin Whale. Loving mother of Tim and his wife Debbie; Dale and his wife Trish; Mary-Lynn and her husband Irwin Riddell. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Aaron, Joshua and Peter; Sarah, Rachel and William; Hunter and Troon. A special thank-you to her loving brother Burns and his wife Eleanor Whale for all their support and compassion. Friends were received at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to the Ian-Anderson House, 511 Maple Grove Rd. Oakville, L6J 7P5. BURTON, James "Jimmy" Charles - P. Eng. City of St. John's - retired). Died Thursday, November 14, in St. John's NF, (formerly of Oakville) after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Peggy and the late Eleanor, dear father of Matthew (Christine). Son of the late Lawrence and Bessie Burton. Survived by his brothers Wayne and Peter, sister Carol (George Lyon), niece Melissa (Ray Caron) and nephew Richard (Bessie). Jim was a graduate of Waterloo and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The funeral was held in St. John's NF on Monday, November 18,2002. GERNER, Hilda - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Hilda on Sunday, November 17, 2002 in Oakville. Hilda, beloved wife of Roman for 57 years. Loving mother Inge and husband John Casporowiez of Windsor. Dear grandmother of Mariana and Dr. Gus Stringel. Will be missed by three sisters in Germany. Respecting Hilda's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Family Services Alcoholics Anonymous If you drink, that's your business If you want to quit, That's Ours! (416) 487-5591 (905) 631-8784 rockchapel.net Hwy. #5 West, (2 km W. of Hwy. #6)