Page 4, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. June 16. 1993 Soetens' bM*ll makes unon, ~ membership a personal choice rI';MUC BREADI 21 r.ASSORT M 1380 Hopkins Street Whitby 666-1 177 René Soetens, Ontaie riding MI', last weak introduced a Private Member's Bill in. the House of Commons that would make union membership a personal choice for an individual employee of the federal government. "This legislation would allow an employee te enter into hiWAher own contractual arrangements with the governent," said Seetens. "During the last federal public service strike, I was centacted by many public servants who said they did net agrea with the stand talcen by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). "This Bill is a type of 'right te work' legislation in that it would grant them the freedom te make their ewn decision, rather than be compelled te support the unionIs stand," said Seetens. "Through the freedom of association, the individual can make the personal decision te join an employee organization, cease te be a member of an organization or choose net te jein an organization. The -final decision rests with the individual." Welcomes 0'/CATES you for.. OPEN HOUSE TASTING Cheese & Crackers, Pates, Cold Cuts, Salads & Desserts, CoffeelTea Get To Know Us! Friday June 18, 8am-6pm A BIG STEýP for small business e 0 0 0 0 0 0 FE D'ERAL G OVERN M ENT ANNOUNCES IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS. mail businesses are a vital part of our econoiny. accouinting fi80% of netjol) creation in Canada si:ice 1984. To fiîrther stimutlate growth in tis încreasingly important butsinecss sector, th'e Federal Goverrn ment lias made sign i ican t im proverne n s t(> the Smnall Business Loans Act. e Eligible business size inc,-eised to $5 million ini annuital revenues. e Maximum term blan size increased to $250,000 f'or the pur-cha.se or improvemrent of land, premises or equipmren t. e Finanicing Up to 100% of cost of eligible aLssets. 0 Reinancîing of assets purchased tîp to 180 days previotisly. 0 Limitation on personal guaran tees to 25% of lban amiount. e Ail smnall btisinesses are eligible except ftèr farrning. rentai real estate or purchasig real estate for resale, charitable and religious orýganîizations. Contact your local bank or other financial instittion for fulil detail s. ,I minister tor Science and Minster of State <Smaff Busuwisses and Toursm) Ministre des Sciences et Minstre dEtat (Petites.entrepnses et Tourisme) Canada e rai e R uso sarcneirofe R cci eCunI ]R PAIR!RECONDITONI REPLAY! Attention parents, coaches and sports enthusiasts. Recycled Sports, formerly located in Scarborough, has recently moved te Durham's Square Plaza, 1211 Kingston Rd., Pickerin&g (ust west of Liverpool) and will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, June 12. Recycled Sports buys, recondtiens and sells used sporting equipment and apparel. It aise, carnies brand-namne seconds nuspackaged god, ends ef lUnes, salesmen's samples anc1 warranty returne te, sell at rock-bottom prices. Owner Jim Avrams offers parents an alternative te giving' away or storing unwanted equipment. 'We'I1 pay yeu fer it," he says. "Yeu'd be surprised at the demand for used equipment, particularly glealie pads that can present a huge financial burdeni. e parents are in the store, they can purchase another set of equipmnent for the next size Up." Fer coaches, it 15 a perfect spot te, recirculate welI-used basabali bats, helmets and worn-eut mitts. Most mitts, gloves and pads can be fully rapaired and reconditioned. At Recycled Sporfts, racquets get restrung, skates sharpened and bicycles repaired. Equipment from basketballs te windsurfers, regardless of age or condition, will be considered for repair and resale. Ski equipment (bacausa of safety on his) and bicycles are sold only on consigniment. Avrams rnay, in fact, be one of the largest suppliers of used equipment in the Toronto area. His operatien is a se one of the only laces where you can rent sports equipment. W«en cleanin g eut the garage, cuphoards and basaments.. think of Recycle dSports. Charitable organizations are always grateful te receive donations. Godwill Industries, locatad at Dundas and Hopkins streets, is a non-profit service agency that accepts nxost items. Ail clothes are cleaned and, in the case of small, broken appliances, repnired through Goodwill's rehabilitation program bafore bain g offered at Iow rices. For antique loyers, June is the last cail to visit Goodwill's 'Colecters' Corner' located in the main store at 234 Adelaide St. E., Oshawa. Goodwill volunteers are experts at separating collectibles, such as dolîs, paintings, china, vintage clothing, furniture, etc., froim ragular donations. These antiques are cleaned, polished and pniced te sali every Tuesday from 10 ar. te 3:30 p.m. Collectors' Corner is clsad during July and August. Coming events: June 10, 6:30 to 8:30 pan., 401 Richmond St. W., Toronto. Video night and forum on Source Reduction of Waste,' sponsored by It's N et Garbage, (416) 348-9696. June 19 9:30 a.m. te 4 p.m ., Kenneth Taylor Hall, room B135, IcMaster University, Hamilton. Greenpeace chiorine-frea campaign members' forum. For details, cail (416)* 345-8408. OPP offficer earnm-s award An Ontario Provincial Police officer from the Whitby detachment was among those recognized by St. John Ambulance, Metrepolitan Toronto on June 13. Const. 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