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Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, Names break REAL ESTATE bones too "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." Who said that? [hesitate to imply that it may be an old wives' tale, that would be name- calling. However, having heard this statement repeat- ed, lo these many years, I'm about to question 'its validity. The truth, as I see it, \ is found by looking into the writer's blocks marlene russell pain caused by being the receiver of verbal abuse. Wordwise arc the tools of communication, when used as weapons, their sharpness cuts much deeper than the blows form a stick or stone. Bumps, bruises and broken bones we recover from in time, but how many of us carry in our hearts the pain of being the victims of someone's scorn? Do you remember repeating those words in an effort to find shelter form a barrage of cruel words flung your way? Did it help? Each word, chanted in a sing-song fashion, became a brick building a wall of protection. - "Sticks and stongs...brcak my bones...names never hurt me...sticks and stones...break my bones...names never hurt me...never hurt me...never hurt me...never hurt me..." Hopefully, as we mature, we realize the wall gets in the way of exploring deep relationships. It must go! ) Unfortunately, tearing it down is no casy feat. The first step is recognition that a wall exists, only then can we start dismantling our barrier. Brick by brick we learn to rebuild the wall into a bridge, a slow and long labour. It has been said that the fire of the tongue devours heart and soul, the effects being long-lasting. What is the fire of the tongue? Is'it unkind words? Back-bit- ing? Gossip? How many people do you know whose lives changed (and not positively) when mean words were said about them (or to) their families? Mother's warning still rings in my ears. She said, "You can never take back your words." This knowl- edge may explain why I've been so drawn to writing. 4 It gives me the opportunity to make changes, dele- tions,-and additions * before anyone reads [ESB what I have to say. In other words, a chance 10 practise what Mum also taught. "Think before you speak." Who said, "If you don't have something nice to say about some- one, don't say anything at all?" Ah, Mum again. Mothers have really good advice. Maybe we should start listening to them. As painful as it is being the recipient of slings and arrows (words or. weapons) I think it is less damaging 10 the spirit than to be the one calling the names and shouting the insults. When we put someone down, we v ua = "4 WV I a A ANA A No 4 pr ISVS La a al v TV » 14 \ iy 14 14 > igh SS aaa Falling Bricks a ow vr 2 %, La aa a 2 FS (WW rw % Aaaia F a go down with them. House sales up SERVING DURHAM REGION FOR OVER 30 YEARS | FRANK REALTOR 686-1035 TORONTO LINE (=F=fc Bic bc 1 = kc JLT ETT CR RG TC) 234 KING ST. EAST, BOWMANVILLE ERNIE DUNCAN Sales Rep. RESIDENCE: 416-986-0055 moBILE: 416-432-0313 wr "VENDOR SAYS SELL" Delightful two bedroom starter home east of Port Perry, just steps from the lake. Close to store and parks. Only $99,900. "SCUGOG ISLAND FARM" 68+ acres, pond, 30x90' barn with hydro. 6 bedroom raised bungalow, two full baths, ideal for two families, Listed at $299,900. Call for your personal viewing appointment. Gorgeous waterfront home, completely redecorated. 3 bedrooms, walkout to large deck with westerly view. 20 minutes to Port Perry. Excellent value. "LAKE SCUGOG"" $99,900. Two bedroom cottage, water access, detached garage, workshop, 60 x 200' lot close to stores and golf course. Many improvements. Only $99,900. ' "BEST BUY NOW" $139,900. 3 bedroom open concept, walkout to deck. Move in condition, fast closing. 3 years new. Located East of Port Perry. "SCUGOG POINT ESTATES" - 3+2 bedroom all brick bungalow overlooking Lake Scugog. Finished out-law apartment, upgrades and custom features throughout. Located just East of Port Perry, priced for today's market at only $199,900. "UXBRIDGE NORTH" There was a 10 per cent increase in the number of homes sold in Durham Region in September. "In order tos sustain these current sales levels the overall economy must improve. Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make; and consumer confidence in all sectors of the economy is low," said Anne Briscoe, president of the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board last week. She went on to say that in September there were 366 homes sold by mem- bers of the ODREB. That's up 13 per cent from the same month in 1990 and 10.5 per cent over August of this year. And so far in 1991, the number of homes sold has increased 64 per cent over the same nine months last year. Most of the homes sold by ODREB members in September were under $150,000, with the average ice at $152,998, a drop f four per cent from last year at this time. . About one third of the homes sold last month were priced between $150 and $200,000, with just 15 pcr cent priced over $200,000. ! Currently, the 1200 ODREB members have 3186 active listings,which is down slightly from the same time last year, "2 ACRE TREED LOT" 15 minutes North of Port Perry. High, dry and fenced. Permits. $109,900. Four dcre parcel with pond site on country road. Vendor will hold mortgage. Try your offer. $149,900. "RETREAT - RETREAT" T6edcres at Hwy. 48 and Hwy. 12. Acres of mixed bush, stream, unopened road for privacy, wildlife abounds. $52,900. "WATERFRONT LOT" 10 minutes east of Port Perry. All permits available, drilled well. Possible V.T.B. Market priced at only $89,900. in area of newer homes on paved road. "BUILDING LOT - $57,900." 10 minutes from Port Perry amongst all new homes with gorgeous wooded country setting. All permits available. Try your offer. "100 ACRES" Just north of Port Perry. 40 acres nicely treed, balance clear. Vendor financing, gorgeous location for, executive home. Just listed at $255,000.{Won't last long at this price. FOR YOUR PERSONAL VIEWING CALL ERNIE DUNCAN 986-0055 or 432-0313