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26 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 30, 1996 •v . y ■H mÊMÊËÊmm liplill* ■iiiisii mmm •# $ 1*11 ■• •■ . -+ tea Wwê90ttï- 'Vétmmmm tetetetete 1 p^Sl|lalSIÊ:il : P : lÉIlpIllIllip: piiiliiiii liiillplli WÊmmfflÊÊÊk Wwmmm * l#i§tÉI iteliil Wmmm Graylyn's Gifts and Tea Room Opens Valerie Duckworth, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre and Patricia Bulley celebrate the opening of one of the newest enterprises in Bowmanville Graylyn Gifts & Tea Room. The new business is located at 43 Ontario Street between King and Queen in a pretty two-storey building. Life-long friends, Valerie and Patricia decided it was time to take the plunge and go after their dream of owning their own business together. Friday, Friday, Nov. 22 was their grand opening. The tea room offers tea, scones/salads, sandwiches sandwiches and traditional meat pies. They would like to thank the residents of Bowmanville Bowmanville who have welcomed them and their business.. An increase in the amount of land available for residential development in the Greater Toronto Toronto Area should result in greater housing affordability and more choices for consumers. consumers. That is the conclusion of the third annual report on the residential land inventory in the GTA released today by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Housing. Healthy Market The survey was done in partnership partnership with municipalities, the Urban Development Institute, CMHC and the province. "Maintaining an adequate inventory inventory of lots provides a good foundation for a healthy housing housing market," said Rob Dowler, Manager of Planning and Building Policy at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Housing. Growth in the building and development industries, has also been supported by provincial provincial government changes to planning systems, a more cost- effective Building Code and proposed changes to rent control. control. Strong Gains The strongest gains were recorded recorded by single-detached and semi-detached houses in approved approved development plans which increased by 21 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. The inventory of rowhouses increased increased moderately by 11 per cent, while the number of apartment units, which could be developed as condominiums or rental, remained stable with an increase of 3 per cent. Municipalities are required to maintain at least a thiree-year supply of residential lots. This goal is being achieved across the GTA with the exception of few local municipalities. Detailed Detailed survey results for regional regional and local municipalities are contained in the report. "Improved affordability has caused an increase in demand for new and resale homes", said Will Dunning, Senior Market Analyst with CMHC. "This trend is expected to continue, continue, and the supply of available available lots puts builders in a good position to respond to this opportunity." opportunity." Del's Mortgage Watch ■ Today's Best Rate for MO» First Mortgages* * Best Rates as of November 26th/96 NEW! Adjustable Rate Mortgage ... 3.740% 6 Months 4.750% 4 Year 5.850% 1 Year.. 4.950% 5 Year 6.150% 2 Year 5.200% 7 Year 7.140% 3 Year 5.450% 10 Year .....7.350% NOTE: We handle the transfer of an existing mortgage at No Cost! WE ALSO ARRANGE: • Second Mortgages • Credit Lines • Personal Loans CALL: DEL DYKSTRA 697-3300 DELTON* FINANCIAL LTD. MORTGAGES I Division Street Bowmanville Health Tips For Diabetics by Jennifer McPherson 1 Diabetes Co-ordinatior What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease characterized characterized by the body's inability to properly store and use fuel for energy. This "fuel" is sugar (glucose). To use the sugar, your body needs insulin, which is produced by a gland called the pancreas. With diabetes, either your body does not produce insulin, or it is unable to use the insulin it does produce. In either case, your body does not get enough of the fuel it needs to work. The unused sugar remains in your blood or is passed in your urine. What are the symptoms? You may be feeling very tired, thirsty or going to the bathroom a lot. Your vision may be blurry. Typically, the higher the blood sugar is, the worse the symptoms will be. In some cases, you may be feeling quite well but your diagnosis diagnosis is the result of a routine routine blood test. The test may have shown a high blood sugar level. Is Diabetes a serious disease? YES! Diabetes is a serious disease and should not be ignored. ignored. It can affect all parts of your body. Any level of high blood sugar could be dangerous dangerous to you over time. High blood sugars, if not lowered, can cause blindness, kidney failure, heat disease and may result in the need for amputations. amputations. How can I avoid these problems? Many studies have shown that lowering blood sugar and living a healthy lifestyle are important steps in the prevention prevention of complications. What can I do to live a healthy lifestyle if I have Diabetes? The most important thing you can do is learn more about diabetes. diabetes. Listen carefully to your doctor's advice. Ask your doctor doctor to refer you to a Diabetes Education Program. Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville offers both group and individual counselling sessions and follow-up follow-up visits. The Diabetes Health Team consists of a nurse educator, a dietitian, a pharmacist, a physiotherapist physiotherapist and a medical specialist. specialist. All of the team members members are specially trained to help you learn everything you need to know about diabetes and how to prevent complications complications of the disease. How can the Diabetes Health Team help me? The Diabetes Health Team works in partnership with you and your family physician to develop a plan that will fit your lifestyle and goals. The team guides and supports your choices to.live a healthier lifestyle, lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy diet, losing weight if necessary, exercising regularly, reducing stress, quitting smoking, smoking, having yearly eye checkups, checkups, controlling blood pressure and taking care of your feet. Take action Take control of your diabetes - any positive changes will help. See your family physician. physician. Attend the Diabetes Education Education Program at Memorial Hospital with your family. And for more information, contact Jennifer McPherson, Diabetes Co-ordinator at 623-3331, extension extension 1611. y cornerstone realty i(J#W |td„ realtor ; 104 king st. e., bowmanville 4 BEDROOM BEAUTY Delightful detached in . . established area close to McLennan shopping, schools and 401. Updated eat-in kitchen with sliding , glass walkout to large deck and fenced yard. Main floor family room. Rec room with pine floors. $152,900. Call Linda Associate Broker 623-6000 SPOTLESS RAISED BUNGALOW 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom link. Eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. Open concept. Master bedroom has sliding glass walkout to 29 ft. by 185 ft. lot. Huge, nicely decorated rec room. Gas heat. $143,900. STARTING OUT OR RETIRING! THE HOME WITH IT ALL! This is for you. Lovely one 4 + 1 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 ensu- bedroom mobile. Super ite, main floor family room with deck with B.B.Q. area, fireplace and walkout to deck. Includes fridge, stove, all Central air/vac, inside entrance to curtains and blinds and a double garage and the lower level large fully insulated shed, features an in-law suite with its Great garden area at back, own walkout. Shows beautifully. Only $21,000. Only $177,900. Call Dianne Warren* Office 623-6000 Tor. Line 428-1206. Dianne Warren* Sales Rep GRASSHOPPER ROAD a 3 bedroom home in Bowmanville. Home must be in good condition and have a dining room Marg Bain* and garage. Price range up to $145,000. Sales Rep. call Please call Marg Bain* at Ma (905) in * 623-6000 623-6000 if you can help. CENTRAL LOCATION HOBBY FARM $42,900 - 100'x 150' building lot, Orono area $49,900-132x247 (approx. 1 acre) building lot in Kendal $64,900 - 200 X 200 10 acres. 6 years executive building lot 3 bedroom, all brick S'iTf ^STLISTED-2-10 h „i n ca Wlt ' 1 over 2000 SC L ft- acre parcels with trees torni home. 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Beautiful 4 bedroom bedroom home on 12 1/2 wooded acres. Located just north of Bowmanville in an area of country country estates. Overlooks your own spring-fed stocked pond. ENNISKILLEN VILLAGE 3 bedroom home on 1.4 acres. Includes large paddock with barn for horses. Asking $133,900. ORONO VILLAGE . 3 bedroom Orono Village home - includes walkout from family room, bright eat-in kitchen plus large garage on 65' x 165' lot! Asking $112,500. ©j.p.