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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 14, 1996 11 Rental Vacancies Improving Moonlight Magic Family Night Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre throws the switch to light up the town hall and Christmas tree while master of ceremonies, Garth Gilpin, looks on. An estimated 2,000 people turned out for the annual Moonlight Magic Family Family Night in Bowmanville on Friday, December 6th, to enjoy carol-singing, a bell choir, wagon rides and extended extended holiday season shopping hours. The main street was closed for the evening, to create a pedestrian- friendly environment for everyone. Pet Pictures with Santa Claus SANTA PAWS - The Clarington Pet Connection invites you to have your pet's picture taken with Santa Paws at two Bowmanville Bowmanville locations this holiday season. On Saturday, Dec. 14 & Dec. 21, Santa and the photgrapher will be on duty at Welcome Welcome Feeds in Bowmanville from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 15 & Dec. 22 pet pictures will be taken at Clipps and Crafts between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Call Wayne at 623-6631 for appointment. All proceeds go to the care of homeless animals. Durham Beat Six-Month Licence for Pickering Nuclear Plant The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) finalized its decision on the licence renewal for the Pickering Nuclear Stations A and B last week, granting new operating licences that expire June 30,1997. The Board concluded that the stations are being operated safely. Nevertheless, the short-term, six-month licence renewal renewal indicates that the Board considers that major safety- related changes are necessary at Pickering and that the sustainability sustainability of those changes needs to be demonstrated. According to AECB president Dr. Agnes Bishop, the Board needs to see sustained results from the various commitments commitments made by Ontario Hydro and its employees, particularly particularly in the areas of quality of operation and maintenance work. Provincial Grant to Oshawa Museum The Oshawa Sydenham Museum received a $22,408 cheque from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Recreation on Dec. 6th. The provincial funds will go towards the financing of the museum. The Oshawa Sydenham Museum is managed by the Oshawa Historical Society the purpose of which is to bring together those individuals interested in local history and to research, record, retain and preserve historical information. High vacancy rates modérât- Mortgage and Housing Corpo- ed over the past 12 months in a ration (CMHC). number of Canadian centres, "Vacancy rates increased in while the supply of available many centres because more rental accommodation in- first-time buyers moved out of creased in some centres, with rental units," said Bruno Duha- lower vacancy rates, according mel, a Market Analyst at to the Rental Market Survey CMHC's Market Analysis released today by Canada Centre. "The lowest mortgage rates in over 30 years, strength- vacancies increased from 0.8 ening employment and an am- per cent to 1.2 over the last pie supply of affordable hous- year, ending a trend to persisting persisting have created ideal home tently lower vacancies that buying conditions for many". started in October 1992. Wind- Vacancy rates increased in sor, Oshawa and Hamilton also seven out of eight centres be- experienced an improvement tween Windsor and Ottawa in * in vacancy rates between Octo- Ontario. In the Toronto area, ber 1995 and October 1996. Our Victorian couple, Scott and Kelly, visited Hooper's Jewellers, and Ron Hooper is shown in the above photo displaying a small sample of jewellery and gift items that are available. Hooper's Jewellers has been "Bowmanville's Family Jewellers" since 1945. You may choose the perfect gift from the collection of watches for men, women and children from world-famous makers such as: Bulova, Seiko and Citizen. They have a wonderful selection of diamond rings, necklaces and other fine jewellery that is sure to please everyone on your list. If it's a clock you're looking for, be sure to check out the fine collection of anniversary and wall clocks as well as Howard Miller grandfather clocks. Visit them soon, won't you? Hooper's Jewellers 11 Your Family Jewellers Since 1945 39 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-5747