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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 2,1993 9 Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon, Any compensation for errors or omissions by The Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department j Helpful Hints for Creating a Perfect Lawn Grand Opening for Hojun Place Restaurant Staff members of the recently opened Hojun Palace Restaurant, 73 King St. East, were expecting 300 invited guests on Sunday when this photo was taken. They were preparing an extensive buffet to feed the visitors who were shown the many changes and improvements improvements that had been made to the premises. This photo, taken in the kitchen area, shows, 1-r, Mr. Lee, Chef; Mr. Cao, Executive Chef; Mr. Yang, Fry Chef; Ken Yong, President; and Alan Luu, Manager. A previous owner, Jimmy Chow, also welcomed the guests. Temper Enthusiasm with Reality When Planning Outdoor Projects Now that the lazy, hazy days of summer arc almost upon us, most homeowners have turned their thoughts to the world of outdoor living living and the endless array of activities - and chores - that await them. After all, what better time of year is there to think of ways you can enhance enhance your home and improve the quality of your outdoor living at the same time? If you've been mulling over some ideas during the winter months - like that deck or patio you've been meaning meaning to install - or a water garden or gazebo - now's the time to put your plan into action. By enhancing your outdoor surroundings, you're essentially essentially expanding your living space, while adding to the value of your home at the same time. Types of projects many homeowners homeowners take on at this time of year include include common outdoor improvements improvements like decks, patios,, enhanced .landscaping, water gardens, pools, gazebos, 1 gates'and fences! j.") L Bé Realistic If you're new to the world of home ownership, you may have a myriad of projects you'd really like to tackle. Chances arc you'll want to do absolutely everything at one. Before you get too carried away by your enthusiasm, it's important to sit down and look at your ideas realistically realistically - keeping your budget and time constraints in mind. In fact, you may find that once you start costing your projects out, some of your ideas may have to be put on the back burner until next season. season. After all, you don't want to run out of funding in the middle of three on-going projects and not be able to enjoy the results of any of them. Examine Needs If you have a growing family, you'll want to take their current and future needs into consideration - particularly particularly if you're planning on installing installing something like a pool or a deluxe garden. After all, delicate flowers will be more prone to damage if they're planted near areas of heavy activity - like your children's play area. And although a small, shallow pool may be ideal for your youngsters youngsters now, it may not be suitable for them as they grow older. You'll also want to look closely at your own needs and goals. There arc probably certain aspects of your property that you'd cither like to emphasize emphasize or camouflage. A panoramic view, for instance, is something you want to enhance, but a neighbor's dilapidated garage is something you'll want to screen - and you can do this effectively with fencing fencing or landscaping. If you're keen to install a water garden, do your research before you make your final decision. Find out how much ongoing maintenance is involved. Extended Space and Privacy In recent years, decks and fences have become one of the most popular outdoor projects for homeowners, lie- cause a deck extends your living space, while a fence affords you privacy privacy from all the hustle and bustle of the outside world. If you plan to install either of these items yourself, make sure you know what you're doing and obtain the appropriate permits. If you're hiring a contractor to handle the job, make sure you find someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Ask to see previous jobs and get references. references. If you're intent on installing a pool, you can do some of the work yourself - like the excavation - but you might find it easier in the long run to hire a pool contractor. Again, it is absolutely essential to obtain the appropriate permits before embarking on a project of this nature. Regardless of the type of project you decide to tackle this summer, be sure to take your time, plan it carefully carefully and do your homework. If you have any doubt about any of the undertakings, undertakings, be sure to consult the appropriate appropriate experts. This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. market. When you walk down your street, are you confronted with a sea of lush, green lawns? Sounds idyllic doesn't it? While many of your neighbours may have discovered the key to successful successful lawn maintenance, docs yours make you want to: a) put up a litrge barrier to hid it from view; b) pave it over so you won't have to deal with it anymore; or c) tear it up and start over again from scratch? If you answered "yes" to any or Chamber Corporate Challenge Raises 20 Tons of Food Over 20 tons of food was raised at the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce Corporate Challenge Food Drive on Saturday, May 29th. "We surpassed our goal by tons" says Chamber President Bob Alexander. Alexander. "We should call the Guincss Book of World Records" joked Alexander. Alexander. The Salvation Army are the recipients recipients of the 20 tons of food that will be distributed throughout this region. Former Bowmanvillcitc Clair Mutton of the Salvation Army is grateful to the Oshawa and District Chamber and the participants in the Challenge. "The Daily Food Banks in Toronto fell far short of their goals this year. The local food banks anticipated rationing rationing so this tremendous donation will help us cope with that," says Mutton. Participants brought over 3 3/4 tons of food to the Challenge and contributors Campbell's Food and the Mackic Group were responsible for a singular donation of over 17 tons. The Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce Corporate Challenge is an annual event that brings the business business community together in a day of non-athlctic, fun events. The Food Drive is an integral part of the festivities festivities and continues to highlight the spirit of this community. all of these questions, then it's time to take a little refresher course on lawn maintenance. Keep in mind that you don't have to spend a king's ransom to have a healthy looking lawn. It just takes a little know-how, elbow grease and patience. First of all, painful as it may be, take a good, long look at your lawn. It may not be as bad as you think. Look for signs of compaction and erosion or other irregularities. Clear Debris To get things started, clear off any leftover debris from winter - leaves, twigs and general muck - and then rake it briskly with a garden rake to pull out all the dead and loose material. material. This should help make it easier for your lawn to absorb nutrients - like water and fertilizer. If you find you have a great deal of compaction, you should consider aerating you lawn. This can be done with a special, rented tool - or you can hire an expert to do it for you. Before you decide to do this however, however, make sure you're sure you know how to work the equipment. Dclhatching is another thing to keep in mind because it removes debris debris below the surface which can prevent prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Dethatching consists of removing removing dead, loose material, allowing air and water to penetrate your lawn. However, this doesn't need to be done on a regular basis; it depends on the shape your lawn is in. Consult an expert for more information. You should also consider using some fertilizer - one that's high in nitrogen. nitrogen. The three main nutrients your lawn requires arc nitrogen, phosphate and potash. These are known as macronutrients. macronutrients. To select the proper fertilizer for your grass type and soil conditions, consult the experts at your local gardening gardening centre. Also be sure to follow directions carefully. Weeding Weeding is also an important ritu al if you want your lawn to have a healthy green lustre. Once it becomes strong and healthy, your lawn should be able to ward off weeds on its own by choking them out. This may seem like an arduous task; after all, nobody really enjoys weeding, but the results will be worth it. To make the chore somewhat easier, easier, consider using a weedcr you can operate from a standing position. By keeping a watchful eye on weed growth and nipping them in the bud, you shouldn't have to resort to using chemical herbicides. However, if you're overwhelmed by weeds, you may want to consult a lawn care company. , Cutting the Grass Cutting your grass on a regular basis basis is also important, but try not to cut it too short. Taller grass will help choke out weeds that thrive on sunlight sunlight - making it harder for them to gain a foothold. Many experts also suggest you leave your cuttings on the lawn to help feed it. 1 PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker r f 52 King St.:W., Bowmanville 623-2453 SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 BUILDING LOT Simpson Ave., Bowmanville. Backs onto park - close to Visual Arts Centre, shopping and bus. • BUILDING LOT Hwy. #2, East of Newcastle Village. 118 ft. frontage x 362 ft. depth. Trees, drilled well, ready to build on. Asking $69,900. Try an offer. LAKE ONTARIO Cedar Crest Beach. 2 bedroom home on waterfront lot - 50 ft. x 260 ft. Well and septic. ASKING $139,500. R.R. #1, 0R0N0 10 acre executive property located on winding Squair Road. Two level brick home has 4 bedrooms, formal dining room with . vieyy of. grounds and..prono Creek, -formal living-room-with'walkout to ' deck, family room has stone fireplace and woodburning stove. Central air, attached double garage. Barn: 40' x 24'. Heated Cottage Workshop. JUST $279,000. i PETER KOWAL Real Estate r Call Mac McDonald* Sales Rep. 623-2453 52 King Street West, Bowmanville .FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION' REALTOR 1 King St. W.y Bowmanville 623-6622 I Jr Rose Sailer* WANTED... A FAMILY 3 bedroom bungnlow on largo 102 x 151 It. lot 20 minutes lo Oshawa. Eat-in kilchon with walkout to backyard. Largo roc room with wall lo wall stono liroplaco, many oxlrns included In price. $130,000. For more inlormntion call Rose Sailer* 623-6622 or Res. 705-277-3053. Mi Frank Hlemstro* OPEN HOUSE, SUN., JUNE 6TH, 2 • 4 p.m. How About Having a Holiday Home This Summer? 3 bodroom bncksplit with single car garngo on big lot 75' x 200' wilh 32 x 16 inground pool, backyard overlooking Loko Ontario, For directions go 401 to Nowtonvillo Rd. South, loi- low signs. Call Frank Hlomslra*, Sales Rep. at 623-6622. r; Bob Craig* JUST RELISTED AT LOW, LOW PRICE Altraellvo ranch bungalow on 10 acroo. Largo roomo, Jacuzzi In onsuilo, liroplaco In family room. Idonl hobby (arm with oaoy accosts to 401. Just roducod lo $189,900. Call Bob Craig* 023-0022 or 213-7235. AGENT of the WEEK Betty Smith* Sales Rep. Suzanne Tollott*, Branch Manager is proud to announce that this week's "Agent of the Week* recognition goes to Betty Smith for being top seller for May. Achieving this Top Sales Award in our current current market is confirmation of Betty's real estate expertise and her ability to handle her clients'needs. Well done Betty! Betty's clients and friends may contact Betty at 623-6622. FAMILY TRUST AND "CAMP FOR KIDS" SAY THANK YOU! Wo would sincerely like to thank all the people who helped us make this year's fund raising event such a success. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity wo will reach our goal! Anyone still wishing to make n cash contribution, or anyone wishing to purchase foil or wrap please call us at 623-6622. In particular wo would like to thank the following for their generous support: * Carter's Bakery • Tbwn of Newcastle Municipal Offices * IGAOrono * Members of the Public who donated items * Garry's Household Cleaning & Paper Products ♦ Individuals who donated cash Wo look forward to noxt year's event! Thank you again from tho entire staff of Family Trust, Bowmanville. Betty Smith* JUST LISTED, SCUGOG ST., BOWMANVILLE-$127,900. tn< Approximately 1350 sq. It. home on a park-like 66' x 205' lot with many mature trees and hedges. 3 bedrooms, large main floor family room, big oat-in kitchen with built-in dishwasher and laundry facility. Appliances negotiable. Call Betty Smith* 623-6622 or 213-7235. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 6 2*4 p.m. Suzanne Tolled 60 Parklane Circle, Bowmanville - $97,500. Immaculate fully finished 4 bodroom townhomo with upgraded broadloom, now windows, finished walkout basement to conservation conservation area. Follow tho signs from Wavorloy Rd. and Spry, Just north of 401. Call Suzanne Tolled*, Branch Manager, 623-6622. 44 ACRES-POWER OF SALE EAST0F0R0N0 44 acre parcel just east of Hwy. 115 in Bob craig* Orono. Ideal home site with trees and meadows meadows for only $119,000, Call Bob Craig*, Sales Representative 623-6622 or 263-8441 (Res.)