WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13, 1982, PAGE 119 REA STATENEWS Setem'ber was es e aletate rn onth since 1978, The long awaited turnaround in the real estate market in Dur-, ham Reglon began là September. LS sales of residenta properties were Up 69.7 per cent over September 1981. "The signs are very positive," says George Van Dyk, president of the Oshawa and. District Real Estate Board. "A sales volume increase of 4 million dollars in one month indicates a signi- ficant increase in marketactlvity."1 >Local , provincial and nationa factors all com-' bined to make this Sep- tember the best since 1978. Federal and pro- vincial programs to sti- mulate the houslng in- dustry are baving a real effect.. Although the, provin- cial program is limlted to new homes, the federal grant -of $3,000 extends to, resale property. Together they are awakening the pent- Up demand for housing. Falling interest rates are an important factor. But locally the fact that General Motors bas set- tled and workers can throw off the tbreat of -a strike is perhaps -the moat sîgnificant event in»relation to the bous-, ing market in ýOsbawa tbis fall. Van Dyk feelsi that, there is every reason ta think the upswing wil continu. "Vie now see a much more. realistic price structure than even two months ago,"l says Van" Dyk. "Prices that were inflated during 'ýthe» boom of -spring of 1981 bave corne down to sen- sible levels." "Furthermore, aur i- ventory of homes, 1,489 on MLS, is at a r'ecord hbigh. Péele understand that by putting off a home, purcbase ta '«some other Urne', they could be passing up the lowest prices tinquite awhile. ", - I Report f]romý Q ueen' s Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP- (PC - Durham West) Ontario Minister of Revenue w T his week, I would like to diacuss the promotional campaign which bas been initiated by the Province. of Ontario ta encourage eligible Ontario voters ta, get out and vote in the upcoming municipal elec- tions. The theme of this campaign, "November Sth, You Decide",' suggests that voters "thixik about it, talk about it and ask about it", and Imake an infor- med decision when you choose your municipal and school board representatives on the Mt. it la important ta remember tbat your vote deter- mines the individuals wbo will assume responsi- billty for maintaining and improving the.quality of life in thé Durham ,ares over the next three years These representatives will administer such public services as: public health, education, engineering (sewer, water, roads, garbage collection), day care, recreation, community planning and commer- cial and industrial growth. In order ta efficiently administer these services, tax dollars must be prudently allocated following proper budgeting methods ta meet community demands. Without public input and direction, this will not be accomplished effectively. But this public participation requires continuous effort., Community involvement is fadilitated by elections, representation on local boards and ad- visory committees, attendance at council meetings and volunteer work in community programs. But the continuity of the entire process is initiated and then reinforced by responaible decisions at election time. To improve the effectiveness of local government, the term of office of elected members of coundila,- school boards and public utilities bas been increas- ed this -year from two yegys ta three. In týiese budget-conscions times, there ia a need as nover before, for ail of ns to share this responsibility by making lnformed decisions and by casting our vote on November8. Although many factors influence voter turnout - the size of the ward, the number of seats which are contested,, the issues of municipal interest in the community - the key ta, public participation is an awareness of local issues, and the important role of our municipal representatives in resolving them. Now that the municipal election la lesa than one month away, I would like ta make the following suggestions ta Durham area residents.' .Thlnk. about It...your local government spends your tax dollars to provideimportant services that affect you every day. The school board decides on school spending and programs in the Durham community - approxlmately haif of your property taxes go toward education costs. Ask about It ... Find out who the candidates are and wbatý qualifications they will bring ta public office. Talk about lt ... Talk to the' candidates, their cam- paign workers,ý and your neighbors. Attend election meetings. -Discuss the-issues. This election con- cerns you, your money, and your community. Name c hang'e \GOi The ladies auxiliary of Big Brothers of Oshawa- Whitby. bave changed their- name from "Big Brothers Support Team" to Big Brothers Ladies Auxiliary. The change of name was considered a neces- sity ta ensure that peo- ple would know the members were ladies. (Apparently many peo- JUST LISTED.,- 2 BEDI ple bad previoualy' Oshawa Shopping Centi assumed the group con- 1984. Nice starter home siated of men - and this assumption bad created WHY RENT? - $1 9,900 f some confusion)., home plus 14 x l4add C The ladies awdiliary is pool, fridge, stove, was a support group for the 30 minutes drive ta Oshi agency, as well as a self- help group, and a social MECHANICAL SIERVI( group combined. The VEHICLE INSPECTOè ladies are hoping ta ex- equipment and stock. pa nd their membership. $16.500. Cml Jlm. There is no meniber- ship fee involved. Any lady who is interested is welcome ta attend their get-togethers for even-. ings of enjoyable com- panionsbip and learn- ing. R The next get-together station tour).22 rc SLN For further informa- 25BokS.N tion please cail presi- WHITBY - ON A LOT 9 dent, Pauline DeRidder bulît 3 bedroomn 2 storey at 725-506, or phone the N.E. area wlth attached Big Brother office at Vendor wli hold la'lge 579-2551. 1 S.eIIIwith Merv Parchnl TENTH ANNIVERSARY The Good Companions Senor Citizen Club. of ,Whitby will be celebrat- ing their tenth anniver- sary'at Fairview Lodge on Friday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m.' A cordial invitation to, attend is extended to al former members.. ntroduclng Whltby's nws Real Estate Sales Team. 8111, and Marg Bird. Lifetime residents of Whitby, the Birds look forward ta assisting ail their friendlq ln Whitby with their real e.state needs. Pumpkins s@mashed Seven juveniles were apprehended by police after they smashed more than $250 worth of pumpktna in a field on the south side of Dundas Street West Sunday. The owner of the pumpkins, James Mac- key of 1190 Dundas Sti, W., sawseveral youths smashing pumpkina lin bis field and called-. Durham police. About 100- pumpkiiis were ruined, and seven. youths were apprehend- ed following the inci- dent, police said. Qnrly Toronto 686-2126 Oshawa 576-1333 Business66887 HARVEY MINTZ LIMITED 122 brack st. south member broker whitby, ont. LiN 4J8 COLLEGE DOWNS $111,400 - Spaclous 4,bei-- room 2 storey, neutraiiy decorated imrnacuiately dlean. Large 11% mortgage tili 1 984. Adè1li'ght:ful home with a» prestige location. Cemli Charles Black 668&U97 e. 668.1934. i Umm"