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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 21,1994 5 November Real Estate Figures Drop Lucky Canadian Tire Teddy Bear Winner Morgan James of Bowmanvillc was one happy little girl after winning winning this patchwork teddy bear in a draw held at Canadian Tire. Over the past few weeks, children visited Santa Claus at Canadian Tire and were invited to enter a draw for the bear, and also have their picture picture or video taken with Santa. All proceeds from the draw were donated donated to the local United Way campaign. Morgan is shown above receiving receiving lier teddy bear from Canadian Tire staff member, Jody Ncimann. Funding to Purchase Defibrilation Services Durham Region will receive $595,300 for life-sustaining defibrillation defibrillation services Durham MPPs announced announced December 16 on behalf of Health Minister Ruth Grier. "We arc pleased to announce that the provincial government is making yet another important investment in improving the quality of the health care system right here in Durham," said Gord Mills, MPP, Durham East. "The expansion of defibrillation services services will help save many lives." ' Trained ambulance attendants use defibrillators to restart hearts. Resuscitation Resuscitation depends on them reaching the victim within approximately 10 minutes of a cardiac arrest. To qualify qualify for a dcfribrillation program, a region region must have a base hospital to direct, direct, through a radio link, the actions of ambulance attendants. An emergency emergency 911 system and an ambulance response time of eight minutes or less are also required. The funding for Durham is part of : My Apothecary : 48 King St. E., Bowmanvillc ; 623-3361 Closed Mon., Dec. 26th Tues., Dec. 27th Mon., Jan. 2nd S&UUWd We're sending you volumes of happiness this Christmas. As far as we're concerned, all of you are strictly top-shelf. Thanks so much for visiting usl Tha Book Studio 20 King St. W,, Bowmanvillo 697-2635 © $3.3 million, the government is committing committing to expand dcfribrillation services services across the province. The $595,300 will go to Oshawa General Hospital, the base hospital, to buy defibrillators and upgrade existing existing equipment. About 83 per cent of Ontario's population now has access to advanced advanced emergency health services like defibrillators, skilled paramedics, air ambulances, and special land transportation vehicles. The new funding announced today brings the total to $11.3 million approved approved in the past eight months for upgraded ambulance services and defibrillators. defibrillators. The Durham Region Real Estate Board reports that residential home sales were down by 2.7% from the same period last year. As of November, November, 1994, 4,259 homes were sold compared with 4,375 in 1993. The number of sales in Whitby were up 6.5%, with the dollar volume volume up by 9.2% over this same period period in 1993. Oshawa's sales were up 1.8% with a dollar volume up by 4.1%. There was no increase in the number of sales in the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc area but the dollar value was up by 6.5%. Scugog had a decrease in home sales by 13.0% as well as a lower dollar value of 8.8%. "The market was strong during the first six months of this year, but with interest rate increases during the late summer and more expected again soon, the market has been steadily declining since June," reported reported the Durham Region Real Estate Estate Board President, Anita Witty. President Witty went on to say, "Despite positive news concerning low inflation and improving labour markets, potential home buyers are uneasy. In the meantime, buyers would be well advised to take out pre-approved mortgages to help protect themselves from expected mortgage rate hikes." The Durham Region Real Estate Board has had a very busy and productive productive "40th Anniversary" year. Along with many social functions, the Board members have been very active within the community by raising $3,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society at their annual Hockey Tournament. A large Trade Fair and "40th Anniversary Dinner" Dinner" was held in September featuring featuring Mr. Gordon Thiessen, Governor Governor of the Bank of Canada as the keynote speaker. During "Ontario Home Week", September 25 to October October 1, 1994, the Board held an "Ontario Home Week Sweep- stakes" promotion. A member of the public was the winner of $5,000 towards a down payment of a home in Durham Region, plus many other prizes associated with the purchase of a home. The "Kids' Safely Village of Durham Region" was chosen as the charity to which the Durham Region Region Real Estate Board would donate donate funds during the year. The "Kids' Safety Village" is a miniature miniature village which will be used to teach safety and awareness to 15,000 elementary school children in Durham Region. A very large auction held during the December General Membership Dinner raised $7,000 toward the "Kids' Safety Village". Also, the Board is sponsoring sponsoring the new children's book called "One to One - A Tale For Today" by local author, Trina As- Grant Needed for Fireworks Display The Newcastle Optimist Club is seeking a $5,000 donation from the Municipality of Clarington to continue continue its annual July 1, Canada Day Fireworks and celebrations. Clarington Councillors referred the request to the 1995 municipal grant process. It will be discussed during the deliberations of the grants for municipal municipal organizations in the new year. The fireworks have taken place at the Clarke High School grounds. tor. Proceeds of the sale of this book will be donated as well to the "Kids' Safely Village of Durham". "Operation Eyesight Universal" is another community project being sponsored by the Board this year. The Board is appealing to the public public to drop off unused or discarded eye glasses to local Real Estate Offices Offices or the Durham Region Real Estate Board office at 50 Richmond St. E., Oshawa. Each pair of eyeglasses eyeglasses donated to Operation Eyesight Eyesight will make an immense difference difference in the life of someone in a third world country. As we close out the year of 1994, the directors, members and staff of lire Durham Region Real Estate Board wish everyone a joyous joyous and safe holiday season. Page 25 Page 35 CORRECTIONS FOR CANADIAN TIRE We wish to draw your attention to the errors In our current "GIFTS THEY'LL LOVE FOR A LOT LESS" Flyer Item #4. Karaoke Videos (99-0329-6) are not available in all stores. Item #7. Tea Set or Completer Set (42-1054X) is not available In the Malicite pattern shown in the inset. 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