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I SiPJf *-'1*-- i «JOE. S MPP and Clarington Representative Discuss GTSB Jennifer Cooke lcd a discussion on the Greater Toronto Services Board Tuesday morning al Silk's Calc. Durham East MPP John O'Toole (background) (background) was also on hand for the forum. The breakfast meeting was sponsored sponsored by the Clarington Business Group. Local business persons were invited invited to attend the session in cyder to obtain the latest details on the GTSB. The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, January 23, 1999 Page 13 Housing Starts Up in December Housing starts ■ rose 9.6 per cent in December to a seasonally adjust ed annual rate of 143,100* units compared to 130,600 units in Wove m her, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing 4 + 1 BEDROOMS - $164 ij 51.*!' m i Bowmanville. Large renovated kitchen 21' x 11' wit i built- in dishwasher, built-in oven, counter top range and walkout walkout 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 Lairtbe, Coldwell Banker 1st Toronto East Realty (905) 420-4200. COLDUIGU. BAHKCRD royal lepage Broker Independently Owned and Operated FRANK REAL ESTATE r 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 PRIME RETAIL SPACE • BOWMANVILLE Exceptional location, parking, visibility, 1400 sq. ft. Ideal double your business location. INDUSTRIAL CONDOS • GREAT VALUE Cheaper than rent. Bowmanville. Vendor financing. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393. LOG HOME ON AN ACRE $119,900. Approx. 1600 sq. It. with lull length sunroom across back. Open kitchen living areas, massive massive dining room, 4 baths on pretty setting. Havelock area. Call Josie Doxtater** 623-3393 or 623-9557. PETER KOWAL - Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. West Bowmanville W Phone: (905) 623-2453 W Fax: (905) 623-0136 Jilt mmmwmmmmsmmMmm, 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. #9, 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. I would like to thank all my clients and customers, whose trust and confidence made it possible for me to receive the prestigious Sutton Group "Platinum Plus" Award for 1998. Thank you also to my husband, Norm, my supportive family and friends, who have contributed so greatly to my success in Real Estate over the past 19 years. Wishing everyone a Happy anti Prosperous 1999! Betty Smith, Sales Representative Sutton Group Dynamic Realt y Inc. 129 King St. East, Bowmanville (905) 697-1700 ^ --mmmwm---- higher activity Quebec Ontario, the Blackstock News C o r p o r a t i o n ( C M H C ) . December figures point to an estimated estimated total 137,357 units for 1998, compared with 147,040 in 1997. In urban centres, centres, single starts in December rose to 72,200 units from 68,100. Multiple starts increased 20.3 per cent to 49,700 units from 41,300 the previous month. "December's gains re lice ted by Joyce Kelly Variety is certainly lire spice of the weather life here in Southern Ontario these days, bitterly cold temperatures, sky high snow and now melting temperature complete with a thunder storm. Our thoughts are with John Archer and his family as he is being moved to Ottawa Hospital where lie will undergo heart surgery this week. Women's Institute Report Seven hardy Women's Institute members met on January 13 for the January meeting which was held one week later because of bad weather the week before. Vice- President Dora Marlyn conducted conducted die meeting. Plans were made to host this year's District Annual. A donation donation to the Heart and Stroke Association was made in memory memory of Elsie I looey. Elsie was a faithful W.l. member in the I950's and 60's. There are still openings for lire Aerobics Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Come out and bring a friend. It was reported that a new container for the Tweedsmuir History books was purchased by the Lion's Club. Plans were made for future Lions Club meetings. Eileen McLaughlin Reporter For those interested in Blackstock Pair, a reminder of the annual meeting of die Blackstock Agricultural Society will be held in the form of a pot luck dinner on Friday evening January 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Centre. Guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Nelson Lester of Lindsay. Reports from the various various committees will also be given. There were 6 tables at the Tuesday evening euchre with the following winners, Teresa Berber, May Shortridgc, Harry Hill, Charlie Stapleton and Tony Blocman. Lucky draws were all won by Gary Nottcnboom. flarvcy and Joan Graham returned on the weekend from an enjoyable Caribbean cruise last week. A great way to escape the week of bad weather! weather! Please submit any news items throughout the week for this column. Call 986-4257 or leave it in the mailbox at the back door. Thank you. Afternoon U.C.W. Snow was piled high when seven members and one guest met a 1:15 p.m. on January 12, 1999, a beautiful cold winter's day, at Dora Martyn's home. Cake, tea and talk were enjoyed around the dining room table. Marion opened the meeting with one of Edna Farmer's readings, "A Recipe for Youth". Roll Call was answered with a "Tip on Grandparenting". Thelma Wright led worship, beginning with the story of Dorcas, who was an example in the Spirit of Good Works. She then read from Tom Harper's book, "Always on Sunday" in which lie wrote of the more modern approach of inclusive language in churches today. The first verse of "Dear Mother God" was read as an example. Thelma spoke about quilting quilting again this winter and told about the Police use of quilts in Clarington. Donations of material material (6" or 3 1/4" squares) would be appreciated for this project. Ruby Van Camp brought us our program. A Task Force was set up at the last General Council meeting to study women's groups within the United Church and to try to discover discover how best to support these various structured and unstructured unstructured groups. Betty Tureott is Bay of Quinte Conference's representative and they hope to start their work at the grass roots level of church groups and then make their recommendations recommendations on "The Future of Women in Church". Our input will be forwarded. The meeting closed with Benediction. Jean Ferguson Reporter Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of January 20th, 1999 ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE... 5,54% 6 Months 6.05% 1 Year 5.90% 2 Year 5.95% 3 Year 6.10% 4 Year 6.10% 5 Year 6.05% 7 Year 6.35% 10 Year 6.32% 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 DEL.T0N* FINANCIALLTD ' > Division Street MORTGAGES Bowmanville 0^ VMM cornerstone realty ltd., realtor ® 104 King St £., Bowmanville 623-6000 Y singles in and while Prairies accounted for much of the gain in multiples," said Joel Starkcs, Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. "It is a positive way to end the year, even if the gains were not broadly based." Housing starts in Quebec urban centres edged up one per cent to 20,100 units from 19,900 units in November. December's gain came from single-detached single-detached construction, construction, up 10.4 percent across the province. Multiple starts slowed 9.7 percent percent to 8,400 units. In Montreal, an increase in both single and multiple multiple starts led to an overall 16.4 per cent rise in activity- activity- Residential construction in Ontario jumped 10.1 per cent to 54,400 units. Single starts rose 12.5 per cent, reaching 34,200 units. Multiple starts reached 20,200. In Toronto, both single single and multiple starts increased, lifting overall activity 24.8 per cent. Collage Show Ontario's first cottage show of the season Cottagcfest '99 gets underway from February 5 through 7, presenting presenting more exhibits and features features than ever before. Visitors to the show will see all that's new and innovative in cottages cottages and cottage- iclatcd products for 1999 and benefit benefit from the valuable valuable savings many exhibitors will offer with the launch of their new products for the year. The activity lakes places at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering (llwy. •101 nt Brock Road exit). Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 *lt fill /liout,,, We can help with all of your unanswered questions regarding the sale of your home and we would be delighted to provide you with a complimentary MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME J> Call Linda and Marg anytime!!! ,t0 We> ccvw Mwcfi try Citôm" Call Linda McLennan** or Marg Bain* at (905) 623-6000. Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 V7 Ron Moore* ■ ■ - v.-j. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This lovely 3 bedroom backsplit with attached garage sits on a 50' lot in the prime area of East End Oshawa. Features finished rec room, fenced yard, close to school and shopping, Priced to sell at $154,900. Call Ron Moore* to view (905) 623-6000 (24 hr. pager) -- Zy -jffiL- Pf 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 a Market Evaluation of your property please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, today! (905) 623-6000. &5ïÉ Paul De Jager* Sales Rep. 623-6000 or Toronto Line 428-1206. COUNTRY STARTER WITH 2 CAR GARAGE, $116,500. Well kept upgraded country bungalow bungalow on large private lot. Very bright eat-in kitchen with skylights. skylights. Fireplace in living room. Renovated bath and much more. Ideal starter or retirement home. Call lor details. CLOSE TO GANARASKA AND SKI HILLS, $144,000. Huge double sized lot, three frontages with bungalow. Attached oversized garage. Upgraded windows, new furnace, furnace, finished family room, eat- in kitchen, newer bath, updated wiring and much more. JLL i , s* a Call Paul De Jager* at (905) 623-6000 for details or for your own personal showing. COUNTRY LIVING MINUTES FROM TOWN Loaded with extras - Asking $219,000. Looks are deceiving in this 3 bedroom brick bungalow. Huge main floor family room with walkout and cathedral ceiling, linished games room and rec room. Sauna. Huge master bedroom with vaulted vaulted ceiling. Luxurious 5 pc. bath. Separate dining room, spacious living room with French doors and maple floors. Too many extras to list. Call tor details. FREEHOLD END UNIT HOME $119,000. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath town- house in north end with attached garage, fenced yard with gate. Finished basement, bright kitchen and much, much more. wsnmmwtswis* smart Your Neighbourhood Specialists 129 King St. East Bowmanville Ask about The Sutton Smart Pack! Call 697-1700 79 HOBBS DR., BOWMANVILLE REDUCED TO $159,900 - IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE Betty Smith Sales Rep. Betty Smith 697-1700 IF Better than brand new! Totally renovated, 3 plus 1 bedroom open concept backsplit. Eat-in kitchen overlooks large family family room with fireplace. Gas heat. New in '98: shingles, windows, carpeting, flooring, counters, doors, driveway, 1-888-226-2230 painting, decorating and landscaping. Nothing left to dot! QUIET STREET, VILLAGE LOCATION! rilvipny '^Wnmu. 9 Bob Craig Sales Rep. Great family home with 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, renovated kitchen and bathroom, main floor family room. Large village lot 60' x 200'. Close to schools, pool and 401. Now Reduced to $129,900. Call Bob Craig - Sales Representative Sutton Group Dynamic Realty (90S) 697-1700. INCOME PROPERTIES (WHY RENT?) . .»! Nick SaiesRcp" Triplox in Oshawa, good 122,000. income, close to downtown shopping, transportation, plenty plenty of parking, lots of upgrades. Call Nick Zondervnn • Sales Representative Office (905) 697-1700 or Res. (905) 987-5075 138,900. 3+1 bedroom brick bungalow, walkout to backyard with pool, fully fenced, family room and fireplace. , y f.; - a) 3 bedroom backsplit on a 1,5 acre lot surrounded by mature trees and beautifully landscaped, Hugo country kitchen with two walkouts to patio, and to sunroom complete with hot tub, Finished rec room with airtight waodstovo, Reduced to $214,900, To view call Rose Sailer at 697-1700. "COUNTRY CHARM - TOWN CONVENIENCES" ■V 4 Janice Parish Sales Rep. Watch the ruby red cardinals from your window in your country kitchen. This home shows beautifully and has been recently renovated. Huge park-like setting only a block from public school and minutes from 401. Listed for $127,900 and includes 5 appliances. POWER OF SALE!!!!! This two storey detached home Is situated on a nice private lot In a popular Bowmanvillc subdivision. Oversized master bedroom with full ensuite, step up Roman bath and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry, main floor family room and cozy gas fireplace. Perfect family home. Listed at $168,000, LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! / X* This home is a real gem. Professionally decorated - all you have to do Is move Ini Four bedrooms, master bedroom has sitting area and full ensuite with Jacuzzi bath, walk-ln closet, greenhouse kitchen. Main floor family room with gas fireplace, ceramics on main floor. Too many features to list thorn nil. The most discriminating buyer won't bo disappointed! Call Janice Parish at Sutton Dynamic 697-1700 for your personal showing.