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Whltby Free Proua, Wcfriscly, Januar 25, 1995, Page 9 By Mice Kowalski A p art of the Pearson Lanes retail-office complex in down- tewn Whitby is for sale. Owner BIh Little is selling the original portion of one of Whitby's most prestigious com- mercial developments. The section fronting onte the southeast corner of Mary and Byron streets was p t on the market early last week. There are* 15 different businesses currently operating in that part of the complex and al beases will ho honoured, Little said. Little intends te, retain owner- ship of the newer section of Pearson Lanes on the southwest corner of Mary and Brock streets. Included in this part of the building are a restaurant and Little's own marketing company office. "Itfs a conscious choice on my Ken Cavanagh was recently elected president of the Tourist Association of Durham Region. Cavanagh, manager of the Comfort Inn by Journey's End, Oshawa, succeeds Debbie Tzountzouris, of Haugen's BBQ Restaurant in Port Perry. She was president for the past two years. It is expected that a press p art, ]Pm making the sale,» the Whitby-based developer teld Tho Free Press. "Itfs not a forced sale because I can't afford to carry it or it's not paying a good enough return,e ho stressed. Rather, the self-professed «entrepreneur" intends te, con- centrate on his othor holdings. Locaily, this includes the refurbished Brooklin Miil which iàttle envisions as a restaurant- pub having an histerical motif. There is also the Dyer House, a mid-l9th centuy downtewn Brooklin home whih Little said could be used as a boutique or secondary financial office te coni- p-lement the nearby Bank of Commerce., «The joy for me is not being a landlord and collecting rent t o joy for me is creating something new » the 48-year-old village resi<àent prociaimed. «You make judgments on your conference will ho held next week te announce the Region's new teuriani co-ordinater, who will work with the association. The association represents teurist-focused businesses in Durhamn Region. Information brochures froni members are distributed at tour- ism and recreational shows i Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Buffalo and Ottawa. Courses at -s-kills centre Marketing, management and .other courses will hoe offered at Durhni Cllee's Skills Training Centre in Whitby starting in February. A 45-hour marketing course te help businesses entering an international phase will ho held on Wednesday nights, Feb. 1 te Ap'ril52, and on alternating Saturdymrnns Cost is $450 ($225 reimbursed by Ontario Skills upon successful completion of the course). Personnel management techni- ques -will ho taught in a 30-hour course on Wednesday nights, Feb. 1 te, April 5, at a coat of $ 90.j Implementing a Custemer, Service Plan,' a 30-hour course, will ho held on Thursclay nigrhts, Feb. 2 te April 6, at a cost of $90. "Effective Communication,' a 30-hour course, will ho held on Wednesday nights, Feb. 1 te April 5, for $90. 'Teani Building and Leader- ship,' a 30-hour course will ho held'on Wednesday nigbts, Feb. 1 to April 5, for $90. To register or for more infor- mation, caîl 905-721-3000. investments based on their abi- lityr to grow in the future,» ho said. "To me the long term does not bode wolf for downtown Whitby I don't really see any great puèh by the Town of Whitby to botter the downtown.» Littie has been quite critical of Town council policies if, in his opinion, they are detrimental to, either Brooklin or the downtown. Two years ago ho spearheaded a petition campaign which led to, council stipulatin in Whitby's new offi[ciai plan t at downtown Brooklin be developed before commerical e.rowth is permitted outeide the village. More reoently, Littleo has con- demned plans te, designate the intersection of Taunten- ad and Brock Street as a future commer- cial area (see separate story). «We won a little battle in Brooklin »he acknowiedged. "(But) Ne worked hard te con- vinoe Town council that down- tewn Whitby needs attention and more services and 1 don t think Human Resources Development Canada and the Durham Board of Education are workcing te, help new Canadian citizens. The programn, which began Dec. 20 froni the Computer SIlls Tri*Ening Centre at 1400 Bayly St. in Pickering, involves training ini workplace language and protocol, employability idlîs and computer training to various Vitf thie, help of local employers, the candidates' program also features a six-week, hands-on job placement to assist in workplace farniliarity and routines. Sinco many of the candidates already possess a uriiversity or equivalent education, upgrading and adapting their skIll te, the Canadian standard provides -a bridge te many current and future dernands of local employers and industry. IV LI~I...E~Ft ESSUIES IRE ~ICICEFtIIU~ .~mJL.*~ vIET11Uc Wednesday, February 1, 1995 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Council Chamber Pickering Civic Compleu One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario Dr. Agnes Bishop, President, and senior staff members of the Atomic Energy Control Board, Canadas nuclear regulator, cordially invite area residents to a "town hall" meeting in the Pickering Council Chamber. Following brief introductions, the AECB representatives will be pleased to answer questions (roin the audience. On conclusion, the meeting will adjourn to the Civic Complex lobby for light refreshments and an opportunity for personal exchanges.. The Atomic Energy Control Board is grateful to Mayor Wayne Arthurs for the olfer of the Pickering Town Council Chamber for this meeting. For further information, please caîl the AECB at 1-800-668-5284. The proceedings wiIl be broadcast live on Trillium Community 10. **Aorne=g Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique Canadiï it's struck home yet.» Although couneillors Don Mit- chell and Gerry Emm share many of his concerns, Little noted, they are in the minority. «We've gone through four years of recession,» he said. «By the tuýe this councîl gets We Watchl Prim SDayCame The ystrn hatprovides... *Unscheduled homne visits ensure quality care for your child " Fully trained providers receive ongoing Agency support " Reliabte local back-up covers Provider illness or holidays " Compete nsurance coverage " Income tax receipts *Children six weeks and up " Full or part-time For more Information oeil: 686-:3995 a icensed Agency 1 AàM6 NATUREWORLD COLD & BORING Cmeot ciotbcç to ýccp you warm outdoorç. ýj(]turc book muçic "eý unuçua(tbingç to omuçc you indoor,;. 5 3 goidwin qt., grook(in 4&ý5s- ilcma týc Quiý gite The Ail-Star Investment Conference January 28, 1995 Corne join us and Iearn .from some of the top money managers in the Mutual Fund industry on how to invest your money in today's învestment climate. 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