WHInTBY MRE F¶REMS WEDNESDAY,SEEMR 11, 1991, PAGE 3à House sales Idrop in August Although sales dropped by 2.1 per cent for the month of August, compared to this time Iast year, year-to-date figures for Durham Region are stili impressive, says the Oshawa & District Real Estate Board. "The direction se far this year shows that people in the Durhamn Region still view homeownership as a wise investment,- even when other areas of the economy continue te, struggle with the recession andý uncertainty," says Ame Briscoe, president of ODREB. In the month of August, 331 homes were sold by ODREB- members at an average hbouse price of $155,669. "The Durham Region offers realisticaily-priced housing in al municipalities," says Briscoe. 'We are seeing activity in ail price areas. Forty-nine per cent ofth homes sold were under $150,000, 35 per cent were in the $150,000 te $200,00range and16 per cênt were over $200,000. "However, if we could look forward te a further decine in long-term interest rates, it would help te restere confidence in our ecnmy. I would aise encourage Finance Mfinister Don Mazankowski te, look at the Canadian . LRai Estate Associations RRSP proposal which would free up funds for firat-time homebuyers." Obituaries WniLLIIWOGILVI William Hunter Ogilvie of Whitb died on September 6, 1991. Le was 53. He was born on'Se tember 30, 1937 in-,Kingston Fn .,- son -of Edward Spence and Ella Louise (MeKinnon) Ogilvie. 1He married Patricia Joan on May 30, 1959 in Kingston. Mr. Ogilvie was a materials manager for Easson Canada. He is survived by his wife, sons.Michael, Richard and Ste-' yen (and his wife Shelly), daughters Karen and Judith (and her husband Scott John- ston); grandchildren Carlos Ogil- vie and Meghan Johnston; broth- ers Robert and Brian; sister Joan (and hier husband Dave Scott); mother-in-law Winnifred Cham- berlain. He was predeceased by his parents. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 10, 1991. Interment at Cataraqui cerne- tory. MARY COOPER Mary Cooper cf Whitby died at Whitby General Hospital on Sep- tomber 6, 199 1. She was 78. She a ononVM0Arch23, FLAVIA BIROLI, 16p of Brazil is this year's Whitby Rotary Sunrise. exchange student. Prom left are Pat Johnston, family counsellor, Biro li and Larry Greenlaind, chairman of student excha.ge.hBvoht Crime Stoppers and Durhamn Regional Police are asking for- the public's 'help in solving a break, enter and theft whijch occurred in Picker'ing on April 28 or 29. .During the evening or early morning hours, suspects broke iLnto the Encore Music store at 1755 Pickering Parkway, unit 35. Entry was gaîned by removing the lock cylinder froma the front door. Once inside, the thieves unlocked t he rear door and then removed a substantial aniount of musical instruments and accessories. Some of the stolen property included a Roland piano module and rhythm composer, reverb and echo delay. A Boss equalizer, mixer, stereo chou and flanger, plus several guitars of various makes, were also stolen. Have you an y idea who comnitted this break and enter? Have you heard who it might have been? Have you any idea where any of the stolen property is? If se, you can cail Crime Stoppers. You'll neyer have to identify yourself or appear in court. Crime Stoppera will pay up te $1 000 for information leading to the arrest of those Le ni'e for this theft. &nila rewards will be paiîd for information leading to an arrest in any other serlous crimes. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 436-8477 (that's 436-TLPS). If this num*r is long distance y ou can cail collect or through your local Durham Regional Polie number and ask for Crime Stoppera. Calîs will neyer be traoed or recorded. Constable Grant Arnold is the co-ordinator with the Durhamx 5 Poe Oak'Dining Room 42" round Pedestal Table & 4 Bow-backç Chairs & 1i bat Chair .....................$ 109.00 Matching Buffett & Huch ...$1049.0 $699 Unassembled., LIMITED QUANTIY 5 PieceAUlWood Dinette Round Tabl - Natural colour butcher block tops with black legs and aprons - Matchinq spindie back chairs - also available in white/natural Dim: 30 x 48" Reg. $499.00 'STRATH ROY" custom ofe Dining Room, Bedroom& Coffee Tables 40O f f BRENTWOOD SWIVEL 69 ROCKER CHAIR from9 ONLY ELRAN LOVESEAT $NY 79%9 Deluxe Recliner Style 5 PC SOUD WOOD MAPLE FINISH $2 TABLE CHAIR DINElTE SET 29 SKLAR 2 PIECE SALE $ SOFA AN4D CHAI RCountry Style) 999U SWIVEL ROCKER CHAIRS$ 199 DAYS FREE INTEREST On All Floor Modiels 6 Generations of Service, Quality & Trust " Family Monuments " Granite or Bronze Markers - Cemetery Lettering " Sandblasting Stafford Monuments 318 Dundas St. E. Whitby 668-3552 *Afte-«our684460r.6661%1&' Home appointmontB gladly arranged