www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MAY 21,2003 PAGE 5 In Brief MAY 21, ' 2003 Clarington housing starts down DURHAM - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Corporation states housing starts were up slightly in April, thanks to strong growth in Whitby. Clarington recorded a total of 74 single detached detached starts, down 40 per cent from last year, while Oshawa posted a 65 per cent loss over last year with 52 single single detached and 10 freehold row starts recorded. A total of 391 homes were started started in the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Metropolitan Area last month, representing representing a three-per- cent increase from the 380 starts recorded during the same period one year ago, according to CMHC. In fact, the April 2003 starts were the best recorded for any April. Single dptached starts were up three per cent to 313 in April, while multiples multiples edged up to 78 units. Spring flower show blooms May 28 DURHAM - Dig up your prized possessions, possessions, it's time for the spring flower show. The Brooklin Horticultural Society, Society, made up of more than 100 members from across Durham Region, will hold the show on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. at the Brooklin United Çhurcli, Cassels Road East, Brooklin. They will bring at least one specimen of till ip, flowering s)irub, indoor plants, vegetables or other garden specimen for viewing pleasure of all in attendance, attendance, The competition competition invites entries for the decorative division division categories. Guest speaker speaker Joan Thompson Thompson will present 'Colour Magic.' Membership to the society is $ 10 per year, which includes access to nine different different garden experts, experts, the club's garden library, newsletters and announcements on plant sales and garden tours. The society is made up of novice and master gardeners from all over Durham Region, who meet on the fourth Wednesday Wednesday of every month with the exception of January, January, July and 1 X'cember. For more information information call Cheryl at 905- 665-6316 or visit Www.hrookrm.or g/hoi l/events,him " fiapil Local Resident Lynda loses over 120 lbs. p-. ia n r /An&juSk 1 CHOICE \\ AWARD 1 1 #1 : 1 li V IN • // \ WEIGHT ! Lynda believed in the program so much she is now a Herbal Magic owner! ¥ CONGRATULATIONS LYNDA Don't be fooled by limitations. Now over 230 centres across Canada & the U.S.A. (908) 697-9484 (905) 432-6999 (905) 725-4146 ! 243 King St. E. 1330 Ritson Rd. N. 1345 King St. E. BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA 1 OSHAWA 2 (Bowmanville Mall) (Ritson and Taunton) (King arid Townline) ... ---- " - \ _ LOSS eeexsso tiU/diMtïËLEL» wmiiu LOSfclÉpr WHY E EVERYONE Herbal Magic clients are spreading the word about what makes our program so special. "The confidential one on one counselling helped me to stay focused on my weight loss goals" - Karen from Bowmanville "I was able to maintain my weight loss program even while travelling. There are centres all across Canada. " -John from Oshawa "I still can't believe it! A4y weight fell off & I never went hungry. I didn't even have to exercise!" - Louis from Newcastle "It took me nearly a year before joining Herbal Magic. What convinced me to join was the countless success stories in the paper week after week. Don't wait like I did." What Are You Waiting For? MWdl MOW & RECEIVE trczB Erzza Ezzn erra rzara E..V.0 ramm esrea bmbb esss Weight Management anci r-1 nt.rition Centres www.herbalmagtcsy8tems.com Kathy Picco (Bowmanville clinic director) 8t Amanda Potter (Oshawa & Courtice clinics director) wish to thank & congratulate past & present clients on their weight loss success! Full program with coupon expires May 31/03 ■ insna Kzasa ltzesj Esszza FAX news items to The Statesman 905-579-1809 BEAUTIFUL POTINT1UAS PINK BEAUTY & GOLDSTAR teg. 16.99 33-6048-4 33-6078-2 HARDY COMMOM LILAC Reg. 19.99 33-1751-8 4 HARDY t : ctu iri xi**-- GAIETY Reg. 19.99 T f.r T >,> :■>* . 1 BEAOT1FUL RED OSIER DOGWOOD " . , ; s-i B , m m 1 «%» Reg. 6.99 33-1740-4 HARDY EMERALD CEDARS Reg. 29.99 33-7017 BEAimFUL SPIREAS UTTIE PRINCESS & FLAMING MOUND 33-5999-6 33-6075-8 HARDY JUNIPERS BLUE RUG & OLD GOLD Reg. 1759 33-6613-8 33-6616-2 Reg. 16.99 BEAUTIFUL GLOBE CEDARS 1 ' V' y jP'X.i'".* ;f ' mi / Reg. 13.99 33-1746-2 • rvt- _ r k IJ Jtyi l 4*2) 7 . ' • . 'I:: )X.~ .' Zl.-