Permits were issued in Febru- ary ini Whitby for more than $3-million worth of building Pro- jects. About $2.58 million of that amount was for residential con- struction, mostly for 17 single faznily homes. *Institutional permlits were issued by the Town of Whitby for $260 00 Worth of construction, mosl for renovations to the Iibrary and pool at fragar Castie School. The banquet hall at Thunder- lbut lowest level i census area i 3 years also be expanded by 1,217 square feet, at a coat of about $150, 00. For the frst two months of 1996, permits have been given for a total $5.23-million worth of building compared to almost $39-millon worth for January In appreciation. THREE 0F the 31 students who recently receiveci Optimist Club of Whllby youth appreciation awards were (from i eft) Tara Speers of E.A. Fairman Public Sohool for outstanding volunteer service, Matthew Hird 0f Fairman for community service and Bernadette Code of Central Park sohool in Oshawa for her work as a Camp Sharing volunteer. Youth from grades 6 to 12 were recognized for various tyes of encleavours. Photo by Jermy Droaw, Whltby Froe Pros Snow tracks'lead to arrestý Fresh snow and fast response Wypolice toa burgar alamat a *Why restaurant resulted in the arreet of two suspects. Police say the cuiprits smashed a window at North End Burger, 605 Brock St. N., shortly before 3 a.m., triggering a bur- glar alarm. They stole some cash' from a tili and took off on foot but hadn'lt counted on the freshly fallen snow, which allowed police to track thefr footprýints. After a chase, officers arrested one suspect aet a nearby donut shop Howas in the poeso telephoning one oflu friends,' ays Durhiam Police Inspetor Walter Hall, "and when hie I iI l] T1 7Md 1, by Cindy Weiidorfer Q1 have a tiny living *room, about 10'x13'. What type of colours and fabrics should 1 be using? It would be wise to use flsolid colouys and simple IM patterns to avoid over- whelming the room. However, try covering one piece o f furniture - maybe a small chair - with a bold pattern. You'il lov e the dash of drama and surprise itcreates. friend- came to Zick hlm up, he too was arrested. The two men, aged 20 and 21 both from Whitby, were chargel with break, enter and theft and possession of stolen property. Residential construction activity in the Oshawa census metropoitan area (CMA) fell a furter 28 per cent in February the second consecutive monthly decline. 1According to -the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) monthly starts survey, 40 new homes were bufit in February, down from 56 a month ago and the lowest level of activity since March of 1993. The report states there are several factors currently affecting the housing market. A large Home saes on the risc February home sales were almost three timesi higher than January sales in Whitbiy, accord- mng to the Durham Region Real Estate Board. Fiures show'89 homes were soldin February compared to 3 in Janua%* Osâawa had 17.3 sales in é'Pbruary, 68 the pre- vious month. The average price for February was $5,I7 in Whitby, $120 446 in Oshawa, and the boarcà says there are indications that prices for resales '«may be on the ris».». 1913 Dundas St E. WhtbyLÎN2L5 404-9316 Over Stephen Rowlands CA. Eprec ScottPnins C.A. Full Accounting Services Available Including: Personal & Corporate Taxes.e Auditing Financial Consulting e Business Plan Preparation (Evening and Weekend AppointmentsAvalable) Revenue Canada E-FILE Authonized Agent 122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX: 50 Commercial Ave. 6119-1473 COBOURG: 72 King St. W. 372-4744 r Saturday & evening appointments ava.ilable. FREE initial consultation. JAMES R. YANCH influence, is the seasonal fluctuationsý due to the cold weather which tendIs to delay construction activity.. Consumer unoertainty and la rge consumer debt burden continue te plague the market, it is stated in the report. The highest level of activity in the Oshawa OMA was in VWhtby. Following a verY slow January, total starts increas ed to 19 units. Oshawa reported il1starta and Olarington 10. Nationally, housing starts rose. 13.3 per cent in February te 109,700 uita. January starts were 96,800 unit.. Ontario urban starta were up 3.8 per cent te 35,800 lni FA T ebruAzyComaES'h aua f1299$ applicable tax & installation extra FIREPLACIS Tif IRBRASS & PATIO HOUSE 585 WENTWORTH ST.- E. #30, OSHAWA- e 434-3878 The Perfect_ -Weddinqg Gift "ýWeddingRig by WALTER CAMPBELL .Offer expires March 20, 1996 1 From $99.Oo Framed Picture This and That 115 Brock St South, Wbitby 666-1330 Gallery Hours:. Mon-Fri 10 - 6, Sat 9 - 5 "For ail yourframing needs, ea thepoesoas Home-building Continues Wh iFrq»'Prim.WeegubyRMrchl3,lm-.,paS5 -0 .-ý , 9 IRVW %ff 000 JAMES R.*ý ýANdH lw