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The Clarington/Courticc Independent. Bowmanvillc, Saturday. January 16, 1999 Page 8 MR Supports Women's Hockey Team Canada vs. Team Finland January 20th "She shoots she scores!" This isn't the cry Foster Hewitt made so famous during during his hockey broadcasts on CBC radio's Hockey Night in Canada in the 1940's. But, "she shoots she scores", is a reality of how Canada's most popular sport is no longer the preserve preserve of the male gender. I'm happy to be one of a group of people bringing Canada's National Women's Hockey team to Durham to play a game against Team Finland on January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. I've had the opportunity to meet some of the members members of our Olympic Silver Medal team. They were so enthusiastic about playing hockey, not for money, but for their country. They play for the sheer thrill of seeing Canada compete compete on the world hockey stage. It would do us all a lot of good if some of their energy and enthusiasm could rub off on the rest of us. The government just released a report entitled, Sport in Canada: Leadership, Partnership and Accountability Everybody's Business. It makes some sweeping recommendations recommendations about tax policy and amateur and professional professional sport. Most Canadians see these studies as somewhat ludicrous. Especially when we see million-dollar athletes athletes crying about being underpaid. Admittedly, there are huge differences about how we here in Canada treat sport as opposed to Americans. Does that mean we have to copy them? For example, one recommendation recommendation in Sport In Canada calls for equalizing foreign exchange rates to encourage athletes to come or stay here. But few of us FREE Quick OVER-THE-PHONE Home Evaluation Lucien Lambier - Associate Broker Qnju^, CALL NOW! as est ua 1 -800-243-3309 Parliamentary Report by Alex Shepherd would have the luxury of being paid in U.S. dollars. More importantly, when people get into the argument of foreign exchange they forget dollars are not on parity parity for a number of reasons. For instance, our cost of living living is lower than the Americans. The report also argues that Canada's .tax structure makes it difficult to attract or keep high performance athletes. All this tells me is that we have to get our tax structure in order so it is less onerous on everyone, not just athletes. Why should they be exempt from a tax law that the rest of us aren't? Canadians can do a great deal to support their sport without selling the farm. For example, you can come out and support our national women's hockey team January 20. As I said, these women display incredible enthusiasm enthusiasm for hockey and I'm sure they will put heart and soul into the game against Team Finland. Canada won silver against the Fins, who took the bronze at last year's Winter Olympics. So the quality of play is world class. I'm honoured my colleague colleague Sheila Copps, who is also Minister of Heritage and minister responsible for sport, will be at the game to drop the puck. Everyone in the crowd will get a hand-held Canadian flag to wave in support of Team Canada. The game is pretty close to being sold out. So, if you want to be part of this premier premier hockey event, contact the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there game night. Realty Shirmax 214 King St. E„ Bowmanvllle DO YOU KNOW WHfiT YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH? Call me now for a Market Evaluation • without cost or obligation. 623-4445 or Res. (905) 786-2911 WILMA ENTWISLE Pricing to Sell vs. Pricing to Sit There arc many factors that affect the sale of a home. The single most important element in getting your home sold, however, is pricing it properly. Your home should be priced according to its location, its condition, condition, the current Real Estate market trends, and most important of all, the SELLING prices (not necessarily the LISTING prices) of similar homes in your area. Here arc a few things to think about when selling a home: 1) The exact asking price of your home depends on how quickly you need or want to sell it. The more realistic the price, the faster the sale. 2) The more houses for sale (unsold) in your area, the more competitively you need to price yours, 3) Building an excessive amount of negotiating room into your asking price, is not a good idea. Your listing agent may be aware that you'll take less, but hundreds of other agents and buyers won't. 4) An "over-improved" home can take a long time to sell unless it is priced correctly FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. 5) To encourage Real Estate professionals to lake you seriously and to show your home to their clients, price it accurately, 6) A poor housing market will not prevent your home from selling if it's priced according to the current market conditions (the key word being CURRENT.) 7) Last but not least, remember that more advertising, advertising, more Open Houses and changing Realtors are NOT solutions to gelling your home sold. PRICING TO SELL AND NOT TO SIT, IS THE ANSWER. YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT TO ME. I CAN BE REACHED AT SUTTON GROUP-DYNAMIC REALTY INC. 129 KIND STREET EAST 905-697-1700 FAX 905-697-3565 ..M» , Realtors Open Hearts and Wallets for Cancer Care .. V «. , A Y,.. ■ V .l\k \ v '■>:'*;> ; , :. , . T ■£ / -ft, ■ : / ■ : / | e % 4 Lucky Winner Jim Barlow (right), is congratulated by Clarington Hydro's George Van Dyk after his name was picked in a recent draw among hydro customers who have opted to pay their utility bills through automatic bank deductions. He was the lucky winner of the electric fireplace shown here. On Tuesday, December 22, 1998, Durham Region Real Estate Board President, Ted McCracken and Christmas Charily Auction Chairperson, Shirley Maxwell of Exit Really Shirmax, presented a cheque for $5,815.00 to Adam Riggin and Gail Hawlcy-Knowlcs of the Lakcridgc Health Corporation, Oshawa. This money was raised at the December 3rd, 1998 Annual Christmas Dinner Meeting during which a Charity Auction was held. DRREB Members bid on many lovely and high quality quality goods and services which were generously donated by businesses and individuals throughout Durham Region. DRREB President, Ted McCracken stated that "Realtor Members of the Durham Region Real Estate Board arç always looking for ways that they can give a little back to the communities communities in which they live and work." He also stated that "Members of the Durham Region Real Estate Board will continue to find new and exciting ways to support support the many worthwhile charities and organizations throughout Durham Region in 1999". Mortgage Debt Growing Residential mortgage debt is growing at a slower pace in the 1990s compared compared to previous decades, according to the latest issue of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC), Mortgage Market Trends. Fastest growth this decade was British Columbia with an average of 12.5 per cent per year. Saskatchewan grew the slowest at 1.9 percent. 4 + 1 BEDROOMS - $164,000. Bowling Schedule Resumes by Harvey Yellowlees "When you have to swallow your own medicine, medicine, the spoon always seems about three times as big." "The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without it." The Rural Bowling League is back bowling again for the second second half on Tuesday night. Hampton came up strong again and took 4 points. Solina gained 4 points and Hi C's also took 4. But look out next week, Newtons haw, Courtice and My Team (might) win some points. Lloyd Broome won the fifty-fifty draw. On Wednesday . evening several men from the community community attended the Canadian Club meeting at St. Paul's Church. They had a delicious delicious dinner and a good meeting. Jim Cryderman is the president. The card party at Hampton was postponed because of the weather. They hope to start again this Wednesday. There were only 5 1/2 tables for cards at Solina on Friday night, but everyone had a good time. There were some winners. winners. High Marion Broome 94 and her husband Lloyd 80, Em Brown 75, Harry Knox 73. Frank Svetcc was the most honest player. player. Lois Yellowlees won the special number. Lucky draw winners were Betty Ann Dodds, Doris Hills, Vi Ashton, Betty Ann (again), Doris Flctt and Dick Scoble. Vi Ashton and Lois Yellowlees looked after their hunger needs. Sec you this week again. There was a good attendance at the Crop and Soil meeting on Friday at the hall. They enjoyed the pic and sandwiches the ladies served for their lunch. We just received our Christmas presents from the Boyds in New Brunswick, delivered by special special courier. (A family returning to Ontario from visiting visiting east after the holidays). I received one article article which is very interesting. It is a "Newlic 2 Holer". Come and see it sometime. I am glad to report that my sister sister is back from hospital and is at Strathmanor again. Everyone who is sick in the community community is wished belter belter health. The snow is very pretty outside. outside. Certainly some extra work to remove it, but good exercise if done properly. Epiphany Sunday was recognized recognized at El dad Church on Sunday. This was the service service that was cancelled cancelled last week. The Hinchey family family were the greeters. Joyce Taylor was the lay reader. Those with Solina News January birthdays put their money in the birthday bank. Betty Grant gave the minute for missions. missions. The choir sang their final Christmas number. Reverend Munro spoke to the children children of finding "Treasures". The sermon was "Arise and Follow Your Star". Communion was served, by the Session and the minister. Service closed with "Go Now and Pass It On." Coming events in the community arc the Women's Institute meeting Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 p.m. Guests arc welcome and the Silver Set (Seniors) meeting on January 19th, Pot luck dinner at 12:00 noon. This is the annual meeting. meeting. Bowmanville. Large renovated kitchen 21' x 11' with built- in dishwasher, built-in oven, counter top range and walk-, out to patio. Main floor family room with fireplace and walkout to heated inground pool. Main floor laundry. Professionally finished basement with wet bar. For details call Frank Lambe, Coldwell Banker 1st Toronto East Realty (905) 420-4200. COLOUieUL BAHK6RD k PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. West Bowmanville M Phone: (905) 623-2453 9 Fax: (905) 623-0136 lilt SERVING BOWMANVILLEANU AREA SINCE 1955 TAKE A LOOK AT THIS NEW LISTING!! Lovely 3 bedroom, two storey home with attached garage on 1.8 Acre lot. Nice country area with good access to 401. 2 bay steel workshop With heat and ihydro. IT'S ALL HEREI Listed at $249,000. For info call Sales Rep. John Bate 623-2453 Bus. or 697-1619 Res. BOWMANVILLE BUNGALOW in quiet area near hospital and shopping. Lovely home with attractive broadloom and hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms, fireplace, fireplace, large rec room, detached garage. Listed Price: $147,500. Call us to view this home today! 905-623-2453. BUILDING LOTS 1) Langstaff Road - north of County Rd. 119, 6.15 acres - $44,900. Call Assoc. Broker BillTuransky 905-623-2453 After Hours 905-983-5420 2) Hwy. #2 - east of Newcastle, area of nice homes, 118 It. x 362 ft., drilled well, good terms - $54,900. 3) 1 Acre in Lutterworth Township with log cabin - $29,900. Call Sales Rep. John Bate 623-2453 or 697-1619 Res. royal Lepage Broker Independently Owned and Operated FRANK REAL ESTATE 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 DON'T PAY RENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS King St., Bowmanville. Store Iront and apartment. Asking $119,000. Ideal small investment. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393. GREAT LOCATION Walk to conveniences, lovely 2 bedroom bungalow, hardwood hardwood floors, furnace and shingles approx. 2 yrs. All on a large 90 x 110 ft. lot for only $113,900. Call Josie Doxtater** 623-3393 or 623-9557. Rozmin Awadia** 623-3393 JUST GORGEOUS!!! 3 + 1 bedroom, central air, large rec room with bar. Lots of potential. Don't miss out. $124,500. Call to view this home today. Rozmin Awadia** 623-3393. -«.tame K*cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King St. £., Bowmanville > 623-6000 f Sell Your Home In 60 Days Or Less For Maximum Market Value. CALL DALE" AND GAIL* ANDERSON AND SAY "I WANT TO SELL" 623-6000 Check Our Mortgage Rates For Buyers 6 MO. CONV. 4.49%** 5YR. 5.79%** 10 YR. 6.29% " (O.A.C.) OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 17, 2-4 p.m. 109 Liberty St. N. Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 HISTORIC HOME On 1/3 acre mature lot in old Bowmanville. Large principal rooms ideally suited for formal dining and entertaining. Five bedrooms and a family room upstairs (great for family family get-togethers), .hardwood floors throughout. For lots more information call Linda today. Asking $259,000. Renovated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey home on huge 60 x 150 It. lot. Newer forced air gas furnace, close to schools, shopping, etc. Asking $124,900. Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 Call Linda McLennan** or Marg Bain* at (905) 623-6000. Ron Moore* LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This lovely 3 bedroom backsplit with attached garage sits on a 50' lot in the primo aroa of East End Oshawa. Foaturos finished roc room, loncod yard, closo to school and shopping, Priced to sell at $154,900. Call Ron Moore* to view (905) 623-6000 (24 hr. pager) David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 23 Years of Service SPRAWLING SIDESPLIT On an 84' x 139' lot, large attached workshop, workshop, separate entrance In-law apartment, newer F.A, Gas furnace. Asking $175,900. Level building lot - Blackstock $33,900. Please ask for David Passant 623-6000. For n Market Evaluation of your property please ask tor David Passant**, Associate Broker, todayl (905) 623-6000. Doug Humphrey** Member ol Hall of Fame Call 623-6000 JUST LISTED Hwy. 115 Gas station with 3 hays. Includes largo lot, good exposure plus all upgrades are completel Asking $109,900. Call Doug Humphrey'* 623-6000 or 420-1206 (Tor.) 100 ACRE FARM Beautiful century home nicely upgraded with new porch, C/A, furnace, roof and more! Lots of barns in great condition. Located 5 miles East of Blackstock. Asking $339,000. GREAT STARTER HOME! Dotnchod 3 bedroom homo with largo loncod yard. Very spacious rooms - huge kllchon and living room with fireplace. Asking $129,000.