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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 14,1993 15 The big spending boom of the 80's is over. The recent 1990-93 recession recession has left deep economic battle scares and career set-backs throughr out Ontario communities and has awakened many people to the realization realization that life can be a struggle and job security no longer exists. Many family family incomes have been slashed in half and the future holds much uncertainty. uncertainty. As unlikely as it may seem in these difficult times, there are many Canadian residents enjoying a much needed supplementary income by offering offering the traveller bed and breakfast accommodation service from their home. With adequate marketing and promotion, revenue from a bed and breakfast service can generate as much as $1,200 a month for property owners without leaving their home to . earn it. With the growing trend to quality service and valueTor dollar spent, it . is not surprising that the bed and breakfast accommodation field has experienced a 62 per cent increase in usage since 1985. One problem has always surfaced, however, that the location location and amenities of several hundred hundred independent B&B hosts offering this service have remained somewhat hidden. Ontario Town and Country Home Hospitality Ltd. would like to change all that and has plans to establish a network of regional reservation centres centres throughout Ontario that would represent and diligently market the services of a select number of home owners who qualify to offer accommodation accommodation to the travelling public. These reservation centres will provide provide the public easy access to a variety variety of quality accommodation set at affordable and standardized rates and the assurance of a guaranteed reservation. reservation. By dialing a 1-800 toll free reservation line, the consumer experiences experiences a convenient and professional means to arrange their travel plans and reserve accommodation, which is not unlike calling a travel agency. Recognizing that the B&B mode of travel accommodation ,must go through a restructuring in order to keep up with an ever-growing consumer consumer demand, this unique and 'first of its kind in Canada' business system provides a natural shift from no visibility visibility to total accessibility. In turn, jobs and much needed income is generated generated at the home level. Each franchised franchised business centre directs many thousands of disposable consumer dollars to other establishments within the community such as gas stations, restaurants, gift shops, shopping and entertainment centers. Ontario Town and Country Home Hospitality Ltd. is actively seeking a franchisee for the Durham Region north to Lake Simcoe. The franchisee becomes a business owner of a central central reservation service which will be linked to several other similar centres throughout Ontario's tourism regions by a computerized reservation system designed especially for this specialized specialized sector of the travel industry. The large protected territory enables enables an entrepreneur the opportunity to build a successful business over a number of years. The franchise fee is $25,000 and the franchisee would be required to have a further $10,000 operating capital for the initial acquisition acquisition of bedroom inventory and setting-up setting-up of the home-based office. In return for this franchise fee, the franchisee franchisee gains access to tested methods and procedures and benefits from the broad operational and marketing experience experience of the company. A franchisee does not necessarily need to possess a background in tourism tourism and travel since full training and continued support is provided, but should have a friendly and outgoing personality with enthusiasm and a willingness to succeed. Further details about this business opportunity can be provided by: Diane R. St. John Director of Marketing Ontario Town and Country Home Hospitality Ltd. (613)967-8381 INVADING SPECIES HOTLINE GET INFORMATION! REPORT SIGHTINGS! 1*800-563-7711 ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS & HUNTERS Ï Rfc/tW cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville 623"6000 428-1206 (Toronto Line) RE/MAX experience gets results! BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS THIS IS IT! Call for info on this new listing on a quiet court. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY and SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH and 15th 1 -4 p.m. Kay Brown* 623-3150 premium tot with skylights and ; Call Carot* or Dianne* for additional information at (24 hr. pager) 623-6000/428-1206 (Tor, line) George 25 ASHDALE CR. 3 bedroom link bungalow. SOLD IN 5 DAYS FOR FULL PRICE How about me selling yours? Give me a call Call George Feddema* at 263-4451 or Remax Cornerstone 623-6000 COUNTRY BUNGALOWS This 3 bedroom home boasts a beautiful angelstone fireplace between family room and living room, eat-in kitchen. All on .45 of an acre! $138,900. Nestled amongst trees on .73 acre lot! Close to golf course. 2 + 1 bedroom home with cozy acorn fireplace in living room. $159,999. Call Linda McLennan* 623-6000. Doug BOWMANVILLE CENTURY Humphrey TYPEHOME Solid 3 tSEÏÏ brick home. Wjth an income - great opportunity to live in 2/3 of Presently vacant - close to thisbeaubful home and have the separate part at the schooi a bd shopping. Asking back to help pay the mortgage. Plus a 2 1/2 car «134 900 rr garage with heat and hydro. Asking $199,900, ' To view these properties, call Doug Humphrey**, Broker, 623-6000 - Member of Remax Hall of Fame 3 w SO MUCH FOR SO LITTLE ^anSamT'v" ~ W39, °° 0, Paul DeJager* ASKING $179,900. mtevtew / Custom built on over an acre ✓ Oak cabinets ✓ Solarium ✓ Attached workshop and greenhouse / Minutes from town. TRY AN OFFER! ✓ 50 acres of good land / Largo barn, silo and granary ✓ Walkout basement ✓ Eat-In kitchen / Large living room vrfth walkout to deck Call Paul DeJager* 623-6000. Vinnie Gupta* JOG, RUN, WALK!! 2 acres with pine trees and lots of room surround this gorgeous 3 bedroom sidesplit home with family room. Too many fine features to write in this space!! Only $199,990. For a list of features and personal viewing, please call Vinnie Gupta* 623-6000 (24 hr.) or 987-1709 (res ). Ron Moore* ACTUAL HOUSE IS BETTER!! About 1400 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, family room, 2 baths, close to schools, hwys., and backs onto park!! Anxious vendors and they want it sold!! Only $132,900. Newcastle. For more info call Ron Moore* 623-6000 (24 hr.) or 623-9263. 13 PLUS ACRES Renovated century home with newer windows, roof, central air, 3 walkouts, deck, detached garage, only 15 minutes from Bowmanville. Asking $239,000. Ellen Bush** 5*P\ Rob Donnelly* 623-6000 or Toronto Line 426-1206 MLS *9307352 GREAT BEGINNINGS / End unit, 3 bedroom lownhomo (has one common wall like a semi) / 200 It. + + + deep lot with space lor 4rears. / Beside groonbolt and walk to Massey P.S.'and Bowmanville High, shopping. /Gas heal, / Shows pride ol ownership. Looking for home value? Call Rob Donnelly* today at 623-6000. Rod Doris** Associate Broker 623-6000 or 987-1832 Ret. PRICED TO SELL 3 bedroom raised bungalow, recreation room, 2-4 pc. baths. Backs onto greenbelt. Walking distance to schools. Asking $127,000. Don't Beat Around the Bush... Call ELLEN** or JAMES* BUSH!! 623-6000 or 623-8512 WHAT'S IT WORTH 999 COUNTRY BUNGALOW, 100 X150 FT. LOT, QUIET DEADEND ROAD CALL TODAY FOR A PRIVATE VIEWING. For professionalism at It's best call the name people recommend to friends, associate broker 623-6000 CALL FOR A FREE APPRAISAL® A v IBS "Setter 0 ?4MUOf Alviny * Lovely upgraded brick bungalow - new vinyl windows * Huge rec room with airtight woodstove - attached garage. * 72' x 237' fully fenced private lot, swimming pool. * Hedged 62' x 143' lot, north Bowmanville location. *' Maintenance free bungalow with main floor laundry. * Walkout to large deck - detached garage with hydro. * Six year old brick bungalow, finished lower level. * Deep lot with inground pool, central air, gas fireplace. * Walkout to huge deck overlooking pool. Sjutcc7 * Beautiful 1.10 acre park-like lot - lots of mature trees and shrubs. * Immaculate brick bungalow - hardwood floors, fireplace. * Spacious rec room, attached garage, located west of Orono. * 2125 sq. ft. fully restored and refinished village home. * Very private landscaped 1/2 acre lot on quiet side street * Main floor family room with fireplace, high efficiency gas furnace. "SuiU. * Thc<xm Çfamcl * Many styles available, to be custom built on large country lots from 1.8 acres to 5.5 acres In size. PLEASE CALL SALLY FOR DETAILS. SALLY STAPLES** 623-6000 SALLY STAPLES** David Passent** HOSPITAL AREA 2 bedroom bungalow, aluminum sided, newel thermo pane windows, hardwood floors, large, finished rec room, 50 x 150 partly fenced yard with garden and mature shade trees. Excellent starter or retirement home, Asking $119,900. PIssm ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker 623-6000 to view. Serving the Durham Region for over 18 Yean. jfr