Page 8, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, May 19. 1993 Kealey partnes ofCua Marc Kealey is representing the Whitby Ch amber of Com- merce at a trade mission now being held in Cuba. Cuba is attem pting to forge more success ful business rela- tionships with countries with free market economies. The Cuban Institute of People's Friendship, the Cuban Minis try of External Aff'airs, and Council for Economic Coop- eration and Development are sponsoring noted academics and business people. Kealey is one of about 20 Canadians making u the dele- gation, led by MPP Dr. Jim Hienderson. Delegates are from universit- ies, community colleges and pri- vate business, each representat- ing corporations or organizations with a noted academie or busi- ness background. Delegates work closely with Cuban officiais to help the coun- A workshop designed to help businesses increase sales and develop new markets and oppor- tunities vWil be held in Oshawa on May 27. 'Durham's Introduction to Business Alliances' is a seminar on licensing and manufacturing arrangements, technology trans- fers and other profit-oriented arrangements used by service businesses and manufacturers. The seminar is organized by the Durham Region economic development de partment, in co- operation with chamers of com- merce of municipalities in the region. Alhuh common in Europe, strategic alliances are not well known in Ontario. The seminar will provide basic knowledge*on some of the various fornis of alliances. The seminar will be* held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. For more information c2îl Tracy Jessup at the Region economic development depart- ment at 668-8000. try diversify its economy and establish economic ties with Canada. Delegates meet with senior government officiaIs during the two-week visit that wraps up with a meeting with President Fidel Castra. Kealey, on the Whitby cham- ber's board of directors, also wants ta talk ta Cuban oflficiaIs' about arrangements to intraduce an enivironmental technolagy hie has developed. He will also represent the interests of a large Canadian infrastructure corporation that wants ta develop links with the Cuban goveruiment. "I arn looking farward ta this, it gIves me an opportunity to undferstand how this country works, ta see accurately their desire ta do business, and ta, be a part of an emerging trend :- there are enormous econornie advantages, for Canadians and I'rn hoiD ngfor a positive outcome from this mission," says Kealey. Kealey will address the Ontaria Chamber of Commerce's international trade committee when he returns in late May. Solid Waste Collection servios for VIcterla Day, 1993 will be changed as follows: Normal CalimleclDRY Garbage Collection Yard Waste Collection Blue Box Collection Mondax. Monday. May 24. 1993 Monday. May 24. 1993 Monday, May 24, Revlsed CollenD2ay Tuesday. May 25,1993 Monday, May 31, 1993 Monday, May 31, 1993' *Note: Vour next regular designated recydling collection day will be Monday. June 7, 1993. Please refer to the Town af Whitby Holiday Collection section of the 1993 Blue Box Collection Sohedule for information on holiday and altemnate collection days. Vour co-operation is appreciated, and please remnember to have your solid wastes (garbage. yard waste and recyclables) out for collection by 7-00 .m. on your designated collection day. If you wish futher information. please cail the Town ai Whitby. Operations Centre, at 668-3437, 7:30 a.m. te 4:.00 p.m., Menday Io Frlday. ALLAN JEFFERS (Ieft) of Scarborough was the winner of a tri* for two to -Las Vegas, in a draw held recently at the Whitby Mail. MaIl owner Anthony Lang (right) is shown asking Jeffers to draw thie name of the second pnze winner, $100 cash. Photo by Maurtce Pither, Free Press Farr to speak at ACT meeting The Durham Region Action Committee for Training (ACT) will be holding its seventh annual Western wear store in. Whitby By Lucie Rochette Cowboy boots are the most popular items with custorners at a new western clothing store in east Whitby. Business has been "good» at Wild Willy's Western Wear -- "ju1st spitting distance from Koo Koo Bananas," in the Kendal- wood Plaza, says the store's manager and the- owner's brother Lance Gray Inaâadition ta Leather boots, Wild Willy's selîs western shirts, jackets, hats, coats, ties, collar tips, toe caps and even kids' boots, as well as rnany other items. Much of the merchandise sold at Wild Willy's cornes from Canada, but there is also some that cornes from the southern United States, such as Texas. SMerchandise also cornes from Mex.ico and South America. The store's owner, William Gray, decided ta, locate in Whitby because there really wasn't that kind of store in the area, says Lance Gray. Is there an increasing popu- larity in western wear? "Oh yeah, for sure," says Gray. Career changes to be disussed The annual general meeting of the Canadian Institute of Management, Durhami Region Branch will bo held on Wednesday, May 26 at Annandale Golf & Country Club. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with drinks, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Ouest speaker is Arlie F. Brayrnan from the Minacs Croup outplacement division. He will discuss 'Career Changes -- Planning and Adjustment.' Admission is free te CIM students and rnterbers, $20 for guests and non-members. For reservations, caîl 434-7669 by Friday, May 21. general meeting at Cullen Gardens in Whitby on Thursday, May 27. A cash bar will be open at 11:30 a.m. and the business luncheon meeting will bogin at noon. Ouest speaker will be Louise Farr, chair of the Durham Board of Education. ACT is a not-for-profit incorporated company and is one of 57 cornmunity industrial training committées that operate in the province of Ontario. ACT pr= des training and training-relatdservices ta the federal and provincial govern- ments on a pay-for-service basis. During the 1992/93 fiscal year, ACT-sponsored training programs provided subsiclized training in management techniques, skil1s upgrading and computers for 958 employed people and fully-funded training in various skilled trades for 255 unemployed people. ACT says there is a need for a true 'training culture' in the region encompassing a continuous learning process. ACT and nine community partners just completed a labour market needs assessment survey of 2,000 local businesses ta determine' employment and training rýquirernents in Durham Region. Buins cus'. ann 1gcnfreceinsa wa1 The Durham Business & Pro- fessonal Women's Club will hast the 47th annual provincial con- ference in Oshawa May 28-30. Speakers will include Shirley White, president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Pro-' fessional Women's Clubs, and Ontario Liberal leader Lyn McLeod. Workshops at the conference include 'MarketingYou and Your Business,' Sexual Hiarassment in the Workplace' 'FTram Bed ta Boardroomn in 30 Minutes' 'Su- perwoman Syndrome -- M~iain- taining the Balance' and 'Panel of Small Business Experts.' To register for the conference, te bo held at the Holiday Inn, caîl Karen Grahaniat 427-6930. The annual meeting of the Durhamn Business & Professional Women's Club will be held on Wednesday, May 26. The club will meet at the Kinsmen Community Centre, 109 Coîborne St. W., Oshawa. Reception is at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:45 pan. Cost is $25 for membors, $30 for non-meTnbers. For reservations and more in- formation caîl Karen Grahami at 427-6930 or Joan Ana Evelyn at 725-9179. CORPORATION 0F THE c. II.I... TOWN 0F WH ITBY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES VICTORIA DAY, MONDAY, MAY 24 Notice of Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Liquor Liconce Board of Ontario for a liquor licence under the LIquor Licence Act: Application for Addltlonal Faclîties Whitby Yacht Club, Town of Whitby Whitby (outdoor area) Any resident ai the municipality may mnake written submission as ta whether the issuance af the licence ls in the public interesi having regard ta the needs and wishes af the residents. Submissions must be received no later than June 19, 1993. Please include your namo, address and telephone number. Note: The LLBO gives the applicant details ai any objections. Hf you want your name, address and telephone number ta be kept confidential, you must clearly state this request ln your letter. Submissions ta be sent ta: Llcenslng and Permîts Branch Lîquor Licence Board ef Ontario 55 Lake Shore Blvd. E., Toronto ON M5E 1A4 Fax: (416) 326-0308 (5)Ontario