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22 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 3,1994 W.VAWJ.'JAU.'.'.W. 1 Pellet stoves are the latest technology technology in wood burning for home heating. heating. The sophisticated combustion system and consistent fuel of a pellet stove provide an impressive bum - clean, convenient and economical. Normal operation requires dialing the comfortable heat output and pouring in a bag of pellets every day or two. Pellet stoves used re-cycled wood that has been dried to a consistent standard and pelletized into small pieces about 1/4" dia. x 3/4" long. Because it is a refined fuel and is burned under combustion conditions that cannot be created in a conventional conventional wood stove, the result is very high efficiencies, very low emissions and almost no smoke. Because the emissions for pellet stoves are so low, pellet stoves are exempt from emission standards set for wood stove manufacturers. Wood pellets are commonly sold by the tonne and delivered in convenient convenient 50-pound bags. A ton of pellets takes about half the storage space of cord or firewood. Pellets are clean to handle and do not bring insects into the house as is common with cord- wood. Pellets are available locally for about $225.00 a tonne. The average house could be heated with about 3 tonnes per year. The stoves produce the same heat output hour after hour, without the highs and iows of wood. Pellet stoves consist of a storage hopper which is filled with a bag of pellets every day or two. These are fed automatically by an auger into the combustion chamber. Heat output is determined by simply dialing the level of heat required, which varies the rate of feed. The stove will produce produce the same heat output hour after hour, without the highs and lows characteristic of wood stoves. In the combustion chamber, a fan forced air system delivers the optimum amount of air for close to 100% combustion. A second fan blows heat through the heat exchanger and into the room. Pellet stoves do not require a conventional conventional chimney, and can be vented PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. W., Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 srrvixg no w ma a vii.u: AXI) AREA SIXCE 1955 The Little Office That's Big on Service LOOKING FOR A PROPERTY FORA - PROFESSIONAL OFFICE - COMMERCIAL STORE - INCOME PROPERTY??? CALL FOR THE INFORMATION ON ONE OF THESE: ■ ■ ' i Isimi mm m , CALL 905-623-2453 FOR CONFIDENTIAL "KOWALITY" SERVICE © directly through the wall. This means lower installation costs for the home- owner. Both daily and seasonal maintenance maintenance are minimal. Creosote formation formation and the necessary chimney cleaning to prevent chimney fires is eliminated. Pellet stoves do require electricity to operate the electrical components in the stove. However, the electrical costs are very low. Homeowners concerned concerned with power outages can purchase purchase a 12-volt emergency back-up power pack if desired. To inspect the BRECKWELL line of free standing stoves and inserts, and to view an operating unit visit our showroom at The FIRE, BRASS & PATIO HOUSE, 585 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa, 434-3878. 4-H Members Attend Annual Blackstock Fair Blackstock Fair was the scene of five 4-H Achievement Programs for - Durham East. The first club to show their projects projects was the Sheep Club, under the leadership of Jim Coombes. For 1994, twenty-two members completed. completed. Champion Showman was Dianne Bowman, Enniskillen, who also showed the Reserve Champion Lamb. Dave Kemp, Blackstock, was Reserve Champion Showman and showed the Champion Lamb. The Durham East 4-H Beef Club, under the leadership of Penny Beckett Beckett and Janet Sharpe, had twenty-two members complete. Champion Showman Showman was Scott Nesbitt, Nestleton, who also showed the Reserve Championship Championship Calf. Paula Pascoe, Enniskillen, Enniskillen, was" Reserve Champion Showman, Showman, while Jeremy Malcolm showed the Champion Calf. The Durham Swine Club, under the leadership of Bill Lamb and Youth Leader, Andrew Frew has twelve members complete. Champion Champion Showman was Andrew Frew, Nestleton, who showed the Reserve Champion Pig. All Champion and Reserve Champion Champion Showmen will have the opportunity opportunity to compete at the Durham Central Central Fair (Orono) in the Inter-Club Championship Showman Competition. Competition. Also displaying their 4-H projects were the Durham East 4-H Field Crops, under the leadership of Eric Bowman and Dave Tamblyn, with Andrew Frew as Youth Leader. Blackstock Walk On The Wild Side Club, under the leadership of Gail Johns and Julie Byers, with Youth Leaders, Alison Malcolm, Andrea Johns and Colleen Arbuckle also had a display. Congratulations to all who participated. participated. Late Summer Opportune Time to Purchase a Cottage, Say Experts For potential cottage buyers, late summer and early autumn represent an ideal buying period in cottage country, with prices heading downward downward and availability heading upward, upward, according to Royal LePage real estate agents in cottage country. "There are really two seasons for buying a cottage," says John O'Rouke, branch manager of the Royal LePage office in Bracebridge, covering the Muskoka region. "In die spring, families think about buying a cottage so they can enjoy it over the summer months, and may pay a bit more. By late summer, sellers are getting more eager to move their properties and may be more flexible in their selling prices than they would be at the beginning of the summer season." The Huntsville/Lake of Bays area is the hot spot in cottage country this summer. Larry Ireland, branch manager manager of the Huntsville Royal LePage office reports that the number of vacation vacation properties turned over is up 90 percent this summer compared to last summer. The average price of cottages cottages sold there is now $128,000, in increase increase of 16 percent from last year. The recent trend is moving towards towards buying year-round residences, with many baby-boomers approach* ing retirement and becoming interested interested in settling permanently in cottage country. "We've seen a lot of that this summer," says Bert Hawkins, associate associate broker at Royal LePage in Peterborough, Peterborough, which covers the Kawar- tha Lakes region. "More and more couples are buying older cottages and converting them into homes for their retirement. Winterization of cottages and access to amenities year-round are increasingly important to buyers." In the Quebec Gatineau region, Bernard Rioux, branch manager of the Royal LePage office in Hull, sees a similar trend operating across a range of ages: "I also see younger families looking for cottages on a lake and close to ski hills so that they can use the cottage 12 months of the year." Rioux notes that the Gatineaus hold particular attraction for many buyers in the Ottawa area since prices prices there can be up to 40 percent lower lower than comparable areas in Ontario. Develop a Priority. Check-List Royal LePage experts recommend developing a check-list to prioritize what a family is looking for in a cottage. cottage. Some areas of importance could include: • proximity to home; • the quality of the drinking water; • property property tax levels; • the reliability of the septic system; • access to main roads; • access to winter amenities such as snow removal and skiing; • recreational recreational activities and events in the area; • type of lake (would a large lake for sailing and boating be preferable, preferable, or would a smaller lake with good fishing be more appropriate?); and • type of shoreline (rocky or sandy). Real estate agents can help a family family develop their own check-list and recommend suitable properties that are available. 123 King Street East, Bowmanville Hockin Ken Hockin Real Estate Ltd. Realtor SUPER STARTER 623-4115 Marg Bain mtm k \ II Ken Hockin Al Beard Solid and tastefully decorated 2 + 1 bedroom family home. Large living room, eat-in kitchen, 4-piece bath. Large, main floor family room with airtight stove in George Wallace place of garage. Unfinished loft over family room. Parking for 4 cars. One minute to 401, close to schools and shopping. Reduced to $128,500. Short or long closing available. Al Beard 905-987-4035 Brad Hockin Bill Whyte Pat Marjerrison Rob Perkin Jack Ricard FRANK REALTOR W. FRANK REAL ESTATE LIMITED Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 j~|^ Toronto Line 686-1035 REALTOR GORGEOUS BUNGALOW ONLY $139,900. 3 + 1 bedrooms, finished family room and rec room, deck, pool, new carpet. Single car garage, paved drive. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. WHAT A VIEW OF LAKE ONTARIO! REDUCED $20,000. 623-339 Build your dream home on this fifty plus acres in the Newtonville area. Asking $99,900. Try an offer. For more Information call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393 or 983-8296 Terry Witherspoon* 3 ! : . % 1 tfo "IB jf Charlie Reid* 623-3393 BOWMANVILLE BUNGALOW-$117,900. 3 bedroom neat as a pin, eat-in kitchen, formal living room, gas furnace. Must be seen. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. 1- - lb iSMw W n i Carol Martin* 623-3393 STARTER HOME IN VIEW LAKE AREA 40 minutes from Oshawa. 2 bedroom renovated home. Lake access. Lot 75 x 217'. Good area for kids. $98,000. Call Carol Martin* 623-3393 or 705-324-9216. SUPER BACKSPLIT - JUST USTED A "10" for sure. 3 bedrooms, living room, diningroom, diningroom, family room, deck, paved drive, single car garage, hedged private lot. This is a gorgeous home. Newcastle. $141,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. ©