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PAGE 22, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS Number of homes sold mi region is on the dedline The total nwnber of homes sold in the Reglonal Municipality of Durham in' the first hall of 1980 con- tinued to decline, according to a meent A.E. LePage (Ontario) Ltd. survey. Sales for the perlod Pssst... WVant to buy ai Rabbit? Thou Shait Not Steal We WiIl Gîve You a ... DE.AL COMPETITIVE LEASING AVAILABLE totalled 1,981, down 36 per cent from the 3,M9 homes sold in the sanie period last year. Dollar volume also decllned, 33.9 per cent te $113.1 million from $171.1 million last year. In the City of Oshawa total sales feUl 42.5 per cent to 881 from 1,532 homes sold last year while dollar value declined 43.5 per cent te $43.3 million from $76.7 million. Commenting on the decline, Bermie Vogt, SPÂNISH VILLA - Excep- tionai 4 bedroom custom home on 11/4 acres, featurlng 2 firepiacee, 3 waikouts, enciosed cour- tyarci, double garage and many luxury bulît-ins. Jack Grant 666-1333. WANTED - Client wants an older (prefer century) brick or trame home In an establlshed area of Whitby or Brooklin $100,000 range. Caîl Jack Grant 666-1333. 61DUNDAS ST. W. Oshawa branch manager for A.E. LePage said "the decline reflects local economlc conditions but over the 1½ year history of this branch, LePage has steadily increased its business volume and con- sequently enjoys a respec- table market share. " In Whitby, total sales were off 42.3 per cent In the first hall from 750 to last year and dollar volume also fell 38.7 per cent to $28 million from $43.6 million last year. ItR's stili a very large market," said Gord O'Riley, A.E. LePage's Whitby bran- ch manager, "and we're optimistic that our com- pany's range of services will continue to attract the public and result in the steady ex- pansion of this branch. " A.E. LePage (Ontario) Ltd. is part of the A.E. LePage group of companles. A. E. L.ePage, Canada's leadlng, totally dlversjfied real estate organlzatlon em- ploya nearly 4,000 pers o-ps ln approximately 200 offices and divisions across Canada. Toastînistresses irst mig By CAROL DAVIS Whitby Toastmistress September2 was a red letý ter day for more than just the school children, their teachers and parents. This date marked the first meeting of the 1980-81 year for the Whitby Toast- mistress Club. It was a roaring success and en- thusiasm runs high for tht- new session. Club president, Jeanett Etter was away in Sw t zerland on a much deser' rd vacation SO the role of presiding officer was f illed by First Vice President, Althea Darwen. She conduc- ted the me eting with poise and dignity and aIl in atten- dance agreed that the agen- da flowed smoothIN and comfortably. The members and guests. were treated to, a novel op- portunity to picture them- selves in male dominated professions as part of the Table Topics prepared by Lee Irwin. This approach gave the ladies a chance to show that they too could by anything from Prime Minister to an Qil* Rig Operator. The Table Topics Trophy 'went to Pauline Torressan for he mini- speech sLating her position as the fîrst female prime minister. If she ever goes into politics, she definitely has acquired at least 23 votes. The speaking progrir was vaired and the me. bers and guests alI enjoy u hearing a delightful affc.ý dinner speech by Lilian ý r- t~h who 4s a new and alrt .,ay fairly successful real e/ ate salesperson; a dra .r.atic, iilling book rel,.4 -by Shirley McDonal1 whose commanding prPe ence at the lecturn is une to be reckoned with, an in- teresting and timely er suasive speech by Pam > et- tder making a case for sii'>p- ping locally therehv giving Whitby and Ajax i 'iants the much deserv. luts of our b' iying dollé, i inspiring, thought aing reading given by May Bar- tram, a new but definitely qualified member. Do c-a-thon The Furniture House TOP QUALITY-PRICES REDUCED OPENING SPECIAL teakwood coffee table reg $22 9 1129 Denis O'Connor High School will hold their sixth annual Doc-A-Thon on Thur- sday, Septemnber 25. About - 460 students and 24 teachers will participate in the 30 kilometer walk which is held to raise money for the operation of the school., Sponsor sheets have been distributed and students will be actively seeking sponsors during the next week. 185 Brock St. N. Whitby (Mary»Brock Building)I VOUR GOAL 'Îve to Christmas Seals The staff of Century 21 GoId Jacket Realty, Whltby, take their hats off to Terry Fox and salute his valiant effort. We would like to encourage- ail our friends and nelghbours to support this wor- thy cause by sending donations to the Whltby Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, dlo Marlon Irwln, 333 St. Lawrence St., Whitby. MEET OUR CHALLENGE - WE HAVE RAISED APPROXIMATELY $200! 668-6221 683-6221 GOLD JACKgýET REALTY LTD. 824 Brck St. N., Whitby Contu '0 le C--i V2 lErL---f