PAGE 10, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27,1990 whwtyýbuesneeý ,Nestie aban dons move to Whitb y TEHE CANADA Employment Centre for raise the flag at the Town municipal Students in Whitby, represented by building on June 24 te mark 'Hire a student placement officers Amanda Student Week'1 DeSoulza (left) and Shannon Chace, Consider hiring a student The Canada Employrnent Centre for Students in Whitby kicked off national Hire a Student week with a flag-raising ceremony at the Whitby miunicipal building on Monday, Hire a Student week, June 23 - 29, is designed te, promote national awareness of the Canada Employment Centres for Students. The centres are free referral and placement agencies that help students find suxnmer jobs and employýers EHîl temporary vacancies. Other events in Durham Region during Hire a Student week includied a June 23 bal tournament between local newspapers and the Rotary Club; a recycling initiative in downtown Bowmanville on June 26; June 29 car wash at the Discovery Bay Centre in Ajax, and a free 'Labour Draw' in the Oshawa Emplymnent Centre for Students For further information about the service or about Hire a Student week activities contact the Whitby office at 125 Brock St. S. (668-5233). [OR USINES 1 s~ Let conuo sense help you choose tine managemient software ÉIBy Mike Kowalsi Ne.stie of Canada has aban- doned plans to operate out of the former-Wi , adburyplant. Company officiais a.nnounced last weekt that they have decided against an earlier plan to relo- cate a confectioneiy plant in west Toronto to Whitby. "We have reviewed the long- termi implications of our earlier decision in the light of today's economic climate, said David Kay, senior vice-president, in a prepared statement. «We believe that our business would be better served by invest- ing in our present facilities," said KaÉe company informed its Toronto employees more than a year ago that it planned to niove to Whitby after a significant capital investmnent in th e new plant. When Rowntree Canada, a subsidiary of Nestle's purchased the Cadbur plant early last year, it was anticipated the coin- pany would beging phasing in operations by tlhe end of this year. "We now believe that we can compete more effectively in the confectionery marketpl ace by upgrading.our present facilites and investing in new production equipment, cornpared to invest- ing in a brand new facility," said Kýjtby Mayor Bob Attersley said he was given advance warn- ing by Nestie that the announce- ment was coming. "I appreciate that, but it's still something I don't like te, hear,» said Attersley. «It's a boardroom decision, there's nothing we can do about it.» Attersley said it's Nestle's deci- sion what it intends to do with the property. However, any pro- spetive buyers will be steered their way. "It's too, soon but it'll corne along. There's always a buyer out there." A spokesman for Nestle -was not available for comment. The former Cadbury plant Was closed in 1987 after being pur- chased by Wiliam Neilson Ltd.: The move put 420 people out of work. Rowntree Canada purchased the plant from Neilson with the intentofrelocating tcWhitby. Rowntree itself was eventually bought outright by Nestle. July 5m7 wil be 'sizzler' downtown The Downtown Whitby Busi- ness lIn rovement Area (DBLA) wiIl hold their 'Sizzling Sidewalk Sale' July 5, 6 and 7. Ronnie and the Corvairs will pvide Calyspo- and Beach Bys-style music at the four cor- ners on Saturday from -10 a.m. te 4:30 p.m. Also on Saturday, a hot dog sale will be held at the parking lot at Mr. Grocer. Flot dogs and a refreshment will sel or 30 cents (quantities liniited). t Throughout the sale, balloons, and ribbons wilI decorate the streets. Beach bails wiIl be sold at Iow cost and Hawaiian leis will be given away free te down- town visitors. At the end of the sale, a draw will be held for the <Pool full of gifts' at the four corners. Ballots will be available at the four corners during the sale. Agant balloon, advertising the sal'e,has already been instal- led on topofthe CIC bildig. The downtown children's festi- val, traditionally held at this time of year, has been postponed until Aug. 25. Let priorities and common sense prevail, and you'll be well on your way to choosing the turne management software that suits you best. Otherwise, you'll be leSt in today's dluge of business programs, caution computer and management eTrt Tracker,' Info-xl, Fyzygy, Maximizer and Timeline are some of the many turne management prorams that are on or coming ont e mart. Thgy a7wndY nti and in strengths; First decide what functions you want in a prograni, for now and as your business reaches its next stage of growth. Who will enter an pdate the data, you or your secretary? "A fair bit of time is needed to get faiilar with a new program, particularly a complex one," says management consultant Harvey Wolfe. "More turne is needed te, enter all the Canada Day cakes at four corners Two large cakes, decorated with Canadlian flag icing, will be at the four corners in downtown Whitby on Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. te,2 p.n The cakes are provided by the Downtewn Whitby Business In- provemient Association (DBIA) to, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Canadian fiag and the Canada Day weekend. data necessary to really make your. software and computer handier than a dayt*mer or similar sticated manual diary-calen c Remember that turne management software can be ro.ghly divided into those that do bilhing, scheduling, financial projections, or project manage- ment. Some overlap, some include associated flictions, like databass windows and rolodex-like files. You mnust decide in advance what you need. With specifications firmly in niind, or preferably writtendaown in a checklist, you can start some careful shopping. SRE PAGE 15 O'Connor has ugliest tie Greg O'Co nnor of Whitby was the winner of the 'Ugly Me Con- test' held by the Downtown Whitby"Business Improveent Association (DBIA). Second 'was Donald Werry of Oshawa and third was R. Pascoe of Whitby. The top (or bottom) three were selected b public voting at the Whitby IGA, Mr. Grocer and Miracle Food Mart (west Whitby). Prizes were donated by Picture This 'N That, Southridge Men's Wear, Gentleman's Choice, K&M Cleaners Whitby IGA, Lafon- taine Trading Post, Whitby Dominion Hardware and 0f Keg & Cloth. Put to rest ,GÉRG O'CONNOR, winner of the DBIA's 'gIy Tie Contest' aimost bad bis tie put to rest by BIA mangerLynda Lawson. Fiee Pro"i photo - ~À ~ '~ / mmm-