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Many Ontario residents who and costs involved," says Allan. unusual pest infestation or other Up, listing the name and address of payment and warranty information. dislike spending the summer duell- "Try to choose from companies that lawn afflictions. the buyer and seller. It must include If no warranties are offered, the with dandelions are turning their have been recommended by friends The Consumer Protection Act re- a detailed of theservices contract should make this clear. annual lawn battles over to or past customers." quires that a written contract beset to be provided, the costs, method of Some lawn care companies use a professionals. The Consumer Protection Act re- | sales technique called a "negative Whether they are simply tired of quires that all lawn care firms Real Estate .option." At the start of each season, fiddling with fertilizers, want better operating in Ontario be registered : these firms send out letters to past quality grass in their yards or are with the ministry. Before signing a I. customers advising them that their concerned about handling garden contract, ask for the company's lawn care programs will begin chemicals, increasing numbers of registration number and verify it by Ou Nn TY automatically unless the company people are hiring lawn care experts, calling the nearest Consumer Ad: : ~ is informed the service is no longer the industry reports. 'visory Bureau of MCCR. ; Lan wanted. As lawn care services arenewto ~~ Most lawn care companies do ia According to Allan, this system is many buyers, consumer experts are everything but cut and water the Eativiisuito acceptable to some consumers, but advising people to use caution grass. They analyse customers' pro- & - disliked by those who would prefer before signing up for the season. Even consumers who have past ex- blems and develop individual pro- grams for rejuvenating run down Adv 00 fivad valeer To GQAT?2 VOI YVOWVTS . an PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 29, 1906 -- 35 Keeping your lawn weedless can be costly 985-7351 to request renewal of services themselves. perience with these services might lawns. Hwy. 7A & High Street, Port Perry, Ontario "So make sure you find out how benefit from a bit of comparison Typically, a maintenance plan for = the company does business before shopping this spring, says Roberta a healthy lawn would include fer- signing up," she advises. Allan of the Ontario of Con- tilizer, fungicide, pesticide and her- In addition to knowing what to ex- sumer and Commercial Relations (MCCR). "Pick a few companies and get lists of all the services they provide bicide applications, along with soil aeration when necessary. Properly trained staff should also be able to spot and deal with any Real Estate NEW LISTING - Super Home! $89,900 - Just 6 miles from Port Perry - 3 bedroom, brick bungalow with large kitchen, finish- ed recreation room, fireplace and woodstove, two walkouts, blest, small barn, garage and workshop. en ni CAESAREA AREA 70 acres vacant land suitable for corn, - excellent building site, 50 acres workable, balance bush. Ask- ing $67,500. Call Ken Holliday. : JUST LISTED - Prince Albert - $63,500 - 2 bedroom aluminum - clad bungalow on beautiful lot on quiet street. Excellent starter home. : FABULOUS EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT HOME - over 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms - 4 washrooms, main floor family room, 2 fireplaces, large kitchen with oak cabinets, roughed- pect from the company, consumers who want to get the most from a lawn service contract should be sure they understand their own responsibilities. Good companies will provide customers with suggested cutting and watering schedules to compli- ment the chemical treatments car- ried out by the specialists, says Fred Dixon, a member of Landscape On- tario, a non-profit industry group ) with about 600 members across the | garage. Won't last long. proviae, toll |- JUST LISTED -- $49,900 near Woodville - Nicely renovated ri hiwvinim a y J 4 bedroom solid home, large kitchen, main floor family room ed to jeca pl pie Piste J with fieldstone fireplace, large additional room for the hob- viously didn't know anything about lawns," says Dixon. "Customer education is an important part of any lawn care program. When we get our customers doing their part and we do ours, it works out well." Even if you follow watering and cutting instructions carefully, don't expect golf course quality turf to spring up overnight. Look for steady improvements when judging a par- ticular company's results with your wn. Bob Cheesman, Executive Direc- tor of Landscape Ontario, also warns consumers to by wary of companies selling one-time only lawn treatments. in for central vac and intercom, boathouse off basement. "The trend in the industry is to of- | | SUNDERLAND BEEF FARM 149 acres, 100 workable, good Many other features. Listed at $198,000. progra | 4 brick home, L-shaped barns, frontage on Beaverton River, jot 2 the Seamol oj esdog twill | gravel deposits, only % mile east of Sunderland. Asking Consumers should be aware that | $175,000. Call George Stone. they have the right to cancel most | lawn care contracts for more tha | | OAKWOOD LOT 132 x 131 ft. south of Highway 7, well treed $50 that are signed in their homes, in a nicely built up area. Asking $13,000. Call John Vernon. Just send a registered letter to the company within two working days LOOKING FOR A COTTAGE? Clean and neat, 3 bedrooms, nicely treed lot, quiet area, attached garage. Located in one of Lake Scugog's fishing hot spots. ONLY $32,900. Call John Vernon. of the date the contract was signed. OPERATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS - refreshment vehicle in - immaculate condition - Gruman all aluminum van on 1 fon chassis. Equipment only 4 years old - 2 fryers, grill, upright ". ; freezer, refrigerator, double sinks, 1- 2 piece, plus other ex- wy tras. Excellent busy location can be assumed in Port Perry. res Excellent for Hazel MANILLA - 1% acre lot with year 'round stream, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. 1% car attached garage - : k Highway frontage. Asking $88,900. BLACKWATER AREA 27 acre family retreat, 4 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining, sunken family i room/ fireplace, walkout from master overlooking inground pool. Only $129,900. Call John Vernon. 186 ACRE BEEF AND HOG FARM - Situated close to THREE Sales Barns. Large barn plus four other buildings. f Eight room brick and clapboard house, clay loam soil with : three ponds and continuous running stream. Asking $230,000. Please call John Vernon. 100 ACRE CASH CROP FARM - Sonya area - all buildings new In last 12 years. Ranch bungalow with main floor fami- ly room and laundry. 80 x 40 ft. barn. Heated and Insulated 40 x 32 ft. workshop, good productive land, all workable. 4 acres of Maple bush. Asking $219,000. LARGE LOT 100 x 95 FT. Three bedroom cottage, screened- TESA in porch, access to lovely beach, good arga for fishing. $32,000. A surprise Call John Vernon. SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS PROS 985-2806 PRIME LOCATION -- $169,900 - Over 5 acres fronting on Hwy 12 and Durham Road 8 with a 3 bedroom home - many possibilities - for further information call 985-7351. 80th birthday party was held for Hazel Nottingham, wife of the late Frank Nottingham, on Sunday, April 20th at the Bonfire Restaurant in Lindsay. PR Suprise | Call - Port Perry 985-7303 AFTER HOURS: The party was given by her fami- AFTER HOURS CALL: Winda Walsh ......oooveiiieeeeiieeeen, Res.: 986-4335 ly - 28 in all were present. 6 St FR | C M R y John Polmans aaa REEE ARE SNE SER Res.: 576-2601 Hazel was born March 28, 1908, eorge ONE F..0, CNL. niin sensirrerrsesssaios 985-2632 Gail Scala SOUT UT TTT TUTTO TUTTO Res.: 985-9395 has one son Ross nd one daughter KN HOY... 123-5420 K@ith PUCKEIN ooo, Res.: 985-2489 Kay Morrison, cight grandchildren | Larry MarQUIS ........ooocooooioeo eee, 655-3763 Ralph Fairman . Res.: 985-2160 and six great yrandchildren. | CON MBIQUIS ......conmmrsrmsermsessmamineisismaismmma mses I. 655-3763 MEMBER OF THE OSHAWA ry DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD We extend our warmest and best K John Vernon (MLS SERVICE) wishes to Haz! (11 many more hap- py birthdays