Whiby reePresWednesday. JuIY 13,1994l. Page 9 Icrease inihome sales-50fain'9 The Durhamn Region Real Estate Board says that from January to June, residential home sales were 16.1 per cent higber than the saine period Iast year. There were 2,730 homes sold in the first six nionths of 1994 compared witb 2,352 in 1993. The number of sales in Whitby were up 17 per cent with the dollasr volume up by 20.9 per cent over this saine period in 1993. Oshawa's sales were up 21.4 per cent with a dollar volume up by 25.1 per cent. Bowmanville's increase in sales over 1993 was 37.6 per cent with the dollar volume up 40.9 per cent. Scugog's increase in sales was 9.8 per cent with a dollar volume up by 18.7 per cent. "The market bas been strong the first six nionths of this year but with the recent drastic increase in interest rates, and the effect of summer holidays, this will definitely have a negative impact on the real estate market," says Anita Witty, president of the Durham Region Real Estate Board. "On the bright side, financial analysts are predicting that interest rates will start to decline in the last quarter of the year." The board is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and a naine change from Oshawa & District Real Estate Board te Durbami Region Real Estate Board was approved by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations on June 6. In honour of the board's new naine, a logo contest was held and Sociey eeks newdirector The Multiple Sclorosis Society (Durhami chapter) is looking for a fundraising director and a volunteer coordinator. The two positions are on a volunteer basis. If interested, send resumne to 375 Finley Ave., Suite 102, A.jax, Ontario, LiS 2E2. Emotions Anonymous sup- port group meets Thursdaýy, at 7 p.m., 110 Ash St., Whitby. For more informa- tion, cali Marge at 728-6484 or Gloria ft 576-4769. BI NSTOCK * The history prof essor interutd his lecture on the 1 i 1 cnury tb ask: "Does avne know who decided wlnr5the seasons of the church year were 10 start? In other words when Advent, * Lent and Easter wore 10 begin?" The only responses were blank stares. "Anyone? he asked again. One b rave student raised his hand and ventured, "Hallmark?" the winner was Gopal Dua. The grand prize was a computer donated by CMHC and efda Computer Solutions. Dua's explanation of the development of this logo was that the house is symnbolic of' our business. However, the bouse can also be interpreted as an arrow moving upward, symbolizing the ODURHAM REGION RIAL ESTAff BOARD progressiveness of the organization. The VD" represents the Region of Durham, the area the members serve. Dua is a graduate of the Central Sehool of Art & Design in London, England and has received a bachelor of arts fromn the University of New Delhi. Ho bas created and designed logS and advertising mnial or many major companes. The board is planning other events such as a 4th anniversary dinner and trade show on Sept. 8 with the governor of the Bank of Canada, Gordon Thiessen, as guest speaker. ickets will be $35 and anyone interested can call the board office at 723-8184. The first Family Day will be beld in August with ail members and fanilies being invited to attend. The board's fundraiser for the year will be the sale of a new cldren's bock, 'One to One,' written by Trina Aster. Proceeds will be donated te the Big Brother, Big Sister 'j1' Nt exacly as IIIustratOd cali van Hem men Trires S317 Hopkins St. Whitby e 666-2121 DRq. MICHAEL GREENGLASS 220 Dundas St. W. #102 (Dundas-Centre Modical Building> Whity - LIN 2M3 430-4822 EvenInga & Saturdays SEmergencles a New Patients Welcome TINGA TINGA. Words that have a very melodic ring, possibly inspiring one to dance. Literally translating to bulldozer, Tinga Tinga should indeed be a formidable force in men's, women's and children's outerwear. This newly opened business within Oshawa's Five Points Mail, offers 100% cotton casual clothing. A Tinga Tinga originates in Kenya, Africa and this location makes its debut as a first in North America. The store carnies a full range of casual wear made from pure best quality cotton in a most amazing array of colours and prints. Additionally, there are designer accessories that include hand crafted bark belts and casual bags ... that are entirely functional yet stylish, at very affordable pnices. The shirts are adorned with a variety of dazzling colours imitating an African theme (Poach Eggs, Not Elephants being one of them). On specific tops, customers are offered a dollar refund and the manufacturer will match this as -a donation to various wildlife foundations. Well, there you have it. On the practical side, great quality and value. On the aesthetic side, definitely savoir faire. On. the personal side, go and treat yourself to some unique apparel.__ Ognization in Durham. These cabe purchaaed for $10 (plus GST) in early Au ust by ontati glocal real estate offices or the Durham Region Real Estate Board office at 723- 8184. JACQUELINE J. BOUFFORD, BA, CGA Whitby resident Jacqueline J. Boufford, BA, CGA, recently re- ceived the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario's Chapter Distinguished Service Award. Each year the Association recog- nizes individuals who have rendered distinguished service to an Associa- tion chapter. Jacqueline is one of 17 individuals in Ontario to be present- ed with the award this year. Jacqueline has shown strong lead- ership, service and dedication in the Durham Chapter and her communi- ty. A member of the chapter board of directors from 1991 ta 1993, she served termns as chair of the programf committee, treasurer and vice chair. I 1991/92 Jacqueline was chair of the Durham Chapter. Jacqueline received ber CGA designation in 1986. Jacqueine is manager of admini- stration, health department of the Regional Municipality of Durham. The Certified General Accourt- tants Association of Ontario is an association of professional account- tants who meet the Associations rn- gorous requireinents of professional competence, are bound to a uniform standard of conduct, and are enti- tled, under Acts of both the Parlia- nient of Canada and the legisiature of the Province of Ontario, to the designation CGA. C rtified General Accountants Association of Ontario r'e ccontingjbr tbr fture iii Ontai-lo DENTAL FACTS Baby Teeth Are Important Baby teeth are Important. Even though they eventually flu out, baby teeth pave the way for heaithy aduit teeth. If they are prematurely lost or dlseased, aduit teeth can grow in crooked, deformed, or flot at ail. As well, children neeci good teeth In order to learn 10 speak correctly. Moreover, it's In chldhood that positive dental care habits are formed - the habits of brushing and flossing, healthy eating and of regular visits to the dentist. Studios show that most aduts who are anxious today about going 10 the dentist developed their fears as children. 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