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! 14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 19,1991 Be Careful with Household Chemicals . Have you ever taken the time to carefully read the ingredient ingredient lists on all your favorite favorite household cleaning , products and pesticides? If so, are you familiar with the . properties of the chemicals they contain? Do you know . what paradichlorobenzene or diethylene are? Most of today's convenience convenience cleaners are popular 1 because they work quickly, requiring little, if any, elbow grease. But often, the ingredients ingredients of these polishes, dis- ' infectants, drain cleaners and cleansers can be quite toxic, and can get into the . environment through their manufacture, use or disposal. disposal. The next time you're shopping for cleaners or pesticides, pesticides, check the label first. Products containing toxic ingredients ingredients are tagged with small symbols, rating the type of hazard they pose. A skeletal hand, for instance, indicates a product is corrosive corrosive and can seriously damage damage tissue, while a skull and crossbones indicates it is toxic or poisonous. Many "green" consumers are making a conscious effort effort to switch to safer, less toxic alternatives. These alternatives alternatives are cheaper, safer eel van Prospective Purchasers look to Edvan Realty because of our proven record of success. Thinking of selling your home? Call me now and I will arrange for a market evaluation of your home without cost or obligation. " Over 14 years experience." Wilma Entwisle Edvan Realty Ltd. 214 King St. E., Bowmanville Res. (416)786-2911 Bus. (416)623-4445 Tor. (416) 686-0477 ÏV eelvan REALTY LTD. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Donna Fletcher to our staff at Edvan Realty Limited. Limited. Donna has been working within the Public Sector for the past 25 years and would not Donna Fletcher only invite her past clients, but future clients with all their real estate inquiries to contact her at Edvan Realty 623-4445 or at her home 623-6128. FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION REALTOR 1 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-6622 OPEN HOUSE sun., June 23rd 2 - 4 p.m. 67 Ormiston St., Hampton $307,000. Dream home, on acre lot. Country decor enhanced by pine floors and rich carpeting, large master bedroom hideaway hideaway with ensuite whirlpool. Many, many extras. Edna Hamel 623-6622 or 983-5426. STRATHMANOR dr., BOWMANVILLE $224,900. 2300 sq. ft. and it shows to perfection. Huge greenhouse kitchen, main floor family and laundry. Four bedrooms, central air and more. Great court setting. Betty Smith 623- 6622 or 983-5426. . / v;/ ^ ^ 'uyèÈi TV/'v 1.6 ACRES BACKING ON GANARASKA $254,000. Immaculate ranch bungalow with two bedroom apartment. Fabulous backyard with inground pool and interlock patio and walkways. Betty Smith 623-6622 or 983-5426. and get the job done just as well. Some may require a little little more muscle and take longer to work, but he payoff -- a healthier, cleaner environment environment both in and outside of your home - is well worth it. Here are a few tips on how to become a more "environmentally "environmentally friendly" consumer. consumer. Cleaners and Cleansers Concoct your own allpurpose allpurpose cleaners. Just mix a naif-cup of ammonia with half a cup of white vinegar, then add a quarter-cup of baking soda and half a gallon gallon of water (Never mix ammonia ammonia or vinegar with chlorine chlorine bleach, Because both mixtures produce harmful toxic fumes.) If you want an alternative alternative disinfectant, try mixing a half-cup of borax with a gallon of water. To clean surfaces, you may want to try a mixture of vinegar, salt and water. A paste made up of baking soda and water is particularly particularly effective on hard-to-clean • areas. Simply scrub the paste into the surface being cleaned. Let it sit for half an hour and then sponge it off. For an effective toilet bowl cleaner, use a toilet brush and baking soda. Disinfect Disinfect bv pouring half a cup of bleach into the bowl. To clean your drain, try tossing in one or two handfuls handfuls of bicarbonate of soda, followed by a half-cup of vinegar. vinegar. You can also pour boiling boiling water down the drain once a week to help keep it clog-free. " To make your windows Interest Bates Keep House Markets Alive Statistics released by the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board for the month of May show that there are many people continuing to take advantage of the lower prices and interest rates. "544 homes changed hands in May, up by 79% this May over last," says Anne Briscoe, ODREB President. President. "Once again, our Board's sales were higher than previous years - except for 1988." The average price for a home this month was $158,102.00; close to last month's average of $158,202.00 and down from' last years's ' price of $172,238.00. Affordability has increased since April with a further slight reduction reduction of almost 1% in short term (under 1 year) interest rates. However, long term interest rates have remained remained virtually constant. Interest rates may have reached bottom. Year to date sales continue continue to show a dramatic increase increase (+93.8) from last year with 3306 year to date residential residential sales in 1991 and 1706 in 1990. The Oshawa and District Real Estate Board presented a seminar for first-time homebuyers on Monday June 3 at Northview Community Community Centre in Oshawa. Those 'attended received a free book titled How to Buy Your First Home". ODREB represents over 1,200 realtors realtors throughout the Durham Region. squeaky clean, mix two tablespoons tablespoons of vinegar in one quart of water. To freshen the air on your house, try putting out a dish of baking soda or vinegar vinegar to absorb odors. Traditional Traditional air fresheners work by simply masking one odor with another, or dulling the sense of smell. You can also use houseplants to keep the air in your home more pollutant-free. pollutant-free. Philondendrons and spider plants, for example, example, can absorb and reduce some air pollutants. Outside The same rules of thumb apply outside your home as well. Instead of using chemical chemical fertilizer, try using compost. compost. Rich in nutrients, compost compost is a great soil booster and is created through the breakdown of organic material. material. To keep pesky insects at bay in your garden, there are many things you can do, HOCKIN REAL ESTATE 123 KING ST. EAST, BOWMANVILLE 623-4115 IrealtorI « VILLAGE SETTING ALMOST NEW Newer, 4 bedroom, two storey, all brick to the eaves; over 1/4 acre lot. Ravine at the back. Features a gas fireplace and a large inground pool. Listed at $229,900. THE PERFECT SETTING FOR PRESTIGE AREA ANTIQUES Approximately 1.3 aero, vacant build- Century homo lull ol modern features Ing lot overlooking Bowmanville with a yard to delight the gardener. Crook. Two minutes Irom 401. Within Coll now to view. $209,900. walking distance ol Town. $155,000. JACK RICARD Sales Representative CENTRAL LOCATION Well-kept, older bungalow on large lot, close to hospital, schools and shopping. Two bedrooms, detached garage, $129,500, z I W I- ACCENT ON VALUE Priced to sail near 401 In Bowmanville. You don't need a big Int pockelbook to nllord thli 3 bedroom home. Oet a jump ahead ol the market and true around your own pool, Priced at nmodwit $149,900. EXECUTIVE HOME Two storoy, 4 bedroom homo In oxcluslvo aroa ol Bowmanvillo. Boaulilully landscapod lot on qulot street. Many oxlros. Call now lo view. $204,900. FIRST TIMER-START HEREI Three bedroom bungalow on doop lot olfors largo family room with llroplaco and walkout to patio, single attached garage. Some work required. Priced to soil In Bowmanville, $129,900, yP# HOUSE AND 5 ACRES Licensed Boarding Kennel between Oshawa and Bowmanvillo. Mixed bush. Three bedroom ranch bungalow with attached garage. 12 konnols and 12 runs, could bo expanded. Asking $279,900. including planting strongsmelling strongsmelling herbs suen as basil, chives, garlic, sage and onions onions or flowers such as chrysanthemums chrysanthemums and marigolds. You may even want to use natural predators such as la- dybugs. Check with your local local gardening centre or nursery nursery to see if they sell these insects. You can also keep your garden free of plant debris. To make your own insecticide, insecticide, add two tablespoons of soap flakes to a litre of water water and apply the solution with a watering can. You can control weeds to a great degree by keeping your grass short, hoeing your garden, and hand weeding. Mulch can.be used around plants as well, to prevent weed growth. For more information about alternatives, contact an environmental group in your area or local Ministry of the Environment office. 214 King St. East, \ r^i 85 King St. West, Bowmanville p Newcastle 623-4445 " ^. lU u 987-4733 "The Small Company that is Big on Service" Ajax/Toronto 686-0477 OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL -, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND AND JUNE 23RD, 1991 " '••'^ÎÜ^built home on one acre. Loaded with extas. Come and see for yourself and have a coffee. We need an offer!! Directions: Mill Street in Newcastle, Newcastle, south of 401 to Metcalf Street and east 1/4 mile, follow our signs. Call Dorothy Hartford, Broker, 623-3651 (Res.) LOTS, LOTS, LOTS Country acre within five minutes of Bowmanville near conservation conservation area. $98,900. SERVICED LOTS, NEWCASTLE Village prestige court lots. 3 adjacent. Terms available. VIEW OF THE HILLS Almost an acre near Kendal surrounded by trees. $89,900. Call Ed Vanhaverbeke, Assoc. Broker 987-4733 or 987-5079 (Res.) sales Representative SPECIAL OF THE WEEK $172,900. buys you 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor family room and laundry on premium park lot. Call Murray Paterson, Paterson, Sales Rep. 987-4733 or 987-4628 (Res.). : . NEWCASTLE VILLAGE GREENHOUSES, 2 + 11.2 Raised 4 bedroom bungalow, ACRES large village lot in an area of at- Plus a bungalow style duplex, all tractive homes. Asking well maintained, all you need to $196,000. set up business with room to spread. Asking $325,000. Call Wilma Entwisle 432-4356/786-2911 (Res.) ; i .1 L COUNTRY SETTING Vinyl-sided 1 1/2 storey 5 nestled on a private 66 x 1132 ft. treed lot. Just a I short stroll to the lake. Asking $134,800. HOSPITAL AREA |3 bedrooms, 2 baths, brick ■bungalow, cement block (garage with loft, private deep lot. Won't lastl For these and many other properties, Call David Passant** 623-6000 or 623-3408 WHY BOARD YOUR HORSES 3 bedrooms, main floor family room with woodstove and skylight, skylight, large country kitchen, 8 stall bam, jogging track, fenced paddocks. $229,900. MECHANICS DEUGHT Completely renovated 3 bedroom bedroom home, large kitchen with walkout to yard, extra large garage heated and wired, fully fenced yard. $159,900. For Information on these and others Call Gord Hooey* 623-6000 or 623-6217 $104,900 - 4 bedrooms, great lot, needs work. $109,000. -3 bedrooms, fenced y aid, good location. $128,400. - Cedar Crest Beach, 2 bedrooms, large lot. $124,900. - Wilmot Creek, 2 bedrooms, plus Florida room. $139,900. - Liberty St., 2 bedrooms, 1.5 car garage. $148,900. - Harrowsmith, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage $215,900. -12.29 Acres, 3 bedroom bungalow, attached garage. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, Call Carol Hallman* 623-6000 (Off.) 623-2706 (Res.) 24 hr. pager SUPER DEAL OPEN HOUSE 80 Davids Cres., Orono SAT., JUNE 22 2-4 p.m. 10 minutes to Bowmanville. 4 level backsplit, eat-in kitchen, family room, 4 bedrooms, separate dining room, living room, shows extremely well. $145,900. Take #115/35 N. to Taunton Rd. and follow signs. Call Ellen Bush* 623-6000 ATTENTION ANTIQUE LOVERS M Beautifully maintained centuty home, 6 bedrooms, bedrooms, legal non conforming duplex or easily converted converted to single family home, 3 + garage with loft, $199,000. Call Paul DeJager 623-6000 or 623- 2712. SEE THE VALUE 3 + 1 bedroom home complete with new furnace, roof. Open concept, walkout to garage. Ideal for mechanic. $159,500. Call Paul DeJager* 623-6000 or 623-2712 _ ■ ■ ; Warn,, cornerstone Ï04 bowmanville KptÉjsl ! [1 W: 428-1206 (Toronto Line) ** Associate Brokers * Sales Representatives SMwJW" « ■ inel v/'N Doug Humphrey* Alt Annis* Kay Brown* - r i t ; i -T Paul DeJager* Shirley Dubroy* Lionel Edmonson* y s-. Vinnie Gupta* Carol Hallman Gord Hooey* , : XI r~: JoAnn Jukes* Tony Klompmaker** Linda McLennan* Maurice Moon* Paul Pasgas* David Passant' , lIC Ellen Bush* Sally Staples** Dianne Warren* COUNTRY ESTATE Custom built on 11 acres with creek, minutes north of Bowmanville. To view please call Maurice Moon*, Sales Rep. 623-6000 s L OPEN HOUSE 132 Ontario St., Bowmanville SUNDAY, JUNE 23 2:00-4:00 p.m. àûvi'hv. , v: ; x• This charming 2 bedroom home shows beautifully. Updated plumbing and wiring on 161 foot lot with detached garage. Only $122,900. Take #2 Highway to Ontario Street South, follow signs. Call Linda McLennan* 623-6000 (Bus.) or 786-2440 (Res.) 24-Hr. Pager RAVINE AND .4 ACRE! 1 Large 2 bedroom bungalow bungalow with lots of room for addition! $155,000. VALUE PLUS!! 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 storey, separate dining room, family room,, all well decorated and pool!! In desirable area of Bowmanville! Only $139,900. For these and other properties In area, please call Vinnie ^^Gupta*at623^000 1 24HnPageror987-1709 i Res ;|e 100 x 135 FT. BUILDING LOT By the lake, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. $52,900. Si SSeS a V. \i, . ; I . ■" 40 ACRES! A PLACE TO BEGIN AT Comes with this 3 bedroom tmo nnn country home, den or 4th bed- . , »ius,uuu. room, main floor family room Finish some work started inside fireplace, 2 baths, 5 min- and this 3 bedroom home on a utes from town in Newcastle, large lot in Tyrone will reward Explore the possibilities for you later. Call for details. $345,000. ' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Off. 623-6000 DIANNE WARREN* Res. 987-5654 * , DO YOU WANT !" g PRIVACY? This 2 3/4 acre proper- * . ty fits the bill. 50 x 30 I ft. barn. Century home S that needs a professional professional couple, romantic oedroom with sitting area and step-up Roman Jacuzzi tub surrounded with solid marble ensuite, country kitchen. All this for only $199,000. Call Kay Brown* 623-6000 or 623-3150 QUIET AREA-$159,900. Great 3 bedroom bungalow with newer windows, aluminum soffits and fascia, shingles replaced. North Bowmanvillo. CUSTOM HOME r $149,900. 2 ACRES Superb 3 bedroom bungalow, only 5 years old, set on 2 acres, 1/2 hour to town. Please Call Alf Annis**, Assoc. Broker „ » „ „ -, ■ - ■ BACKS ONTO CREEK JUST BEAUTIFUL $149,900. $229,900. Situated on 1/3 acre. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor Huge country kitchen, 2 family room and laundry room, baths, upgrades galore, fireplace, hugo country lot. For Call Joann Jukes. more information call Joann Jukes, Call Joann Jukes* 623-6000 Zg I SI Jy ram if i CENTURY HOME-12 SCENIC ACRES Unique updated home with charm end character, over $60,000. In konnols end equipment. Terrific value at just $239,000. 3 YEAR OLD RAISED BUNGALOW Groat floor plan with family room end two lour piece baths, attached garage, north Bowmanvillo, Just $131,900, UPDATED SEMI-HUGE LOT Throe bedroom semi In central Bowmanvillo Bowmanvillo location, High ceilings, lots ol character. Won'! last - $98,900. BACKING ONTO SCHOOL GROUNDS Four bedroom link homo with completely tin- tolled lower level, two battis, nil nppllnncoa ■ Included, $131,900 OVER 2 ACRES WOODS AND STREAM Spndoun three bedroom bungalow In the Village Village ol Orono - dining room wnlkoul lo dock, delnchod gnrngo. $194,900, BRICK BUNGALOW -2 ACRE LOT Lovoly country subdivision In Mill- brook, peaceful and private, approx. 1000 sq. ft. Asking just $127,900. For more Information or a free market evaluation of your home please CALL DOUG HUMPHREY broker/owner or 623-6000 I your home please SALLY STAPLES associate broker - .■B/v • x." ■, ■•xrx'iiryTnx-x 1 .' ; - wmmrnmm