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18 The Clarington/Courlice Independeni, Bowmanville, Saturday, February 10, 1996 Carbon Monoxide is the Silent Killer Til f C nrtif'ln r'n ^ 7^ TTinnAY îflr» orxt-. r, ~ ^1 J T~* • ^ ^^ ■ This article is provided by local local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)for the benefit of consumers consumers in the real estate market. market. It's called the silent killer, and it may be lurking in your house. Carbon monoxide -- odourless, colourless and deadly deadly - is an increasing concern to homeowners across the province. province. Once thought of as a problem confined to garages and automobiles, today's airtight, airtight, energy efficient homes are moving the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning indoors. The most frightening aspect of carbon monoxide (CO), is that it can kill in your home and in your sleep. Most victims are overcome without realizing they are being poisoned. CO acts on the bloodstream, robbing robbing it of oxygen until a person becomes drowsy and incoherent, incoherent, then ultimately passes out. At this stage, unless help arrives, arrives, death follows. Excessive CO can be caused by many household appliances: gas or oil furnaces, water heaters, heaters, and even refrigerators and Sutiek- sutton group-dynamic realty inc. An Independent Member Broker 129 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone: (905) 697-1700 LOOK WHO'S BACK IN BOWMANVILLE WITH SUTTON GROUP-DYNAMIC REALTY INC.! CHET JACKSON, is in his 12th year of selling properties in Clarington and Manvers, and is looking forward to working with new clients, past clients and friends in Bowmanville, Newcastle, Courticc and surrounding areas. Chet specializes in farms, and country property, as well as city homes. Agency has changed - in the past all Realtors worked for the Vendor either as Agent or Sub-Agent. For over a year now, buyers can have their own Realtor working for them, at no additional cost to the buyer. To find out more about this important change call Chet. Vendors: Market Evaluations arefreej and no certificate is required. If you are not happy with my service at any time, I'll cancel your listing contract "SELLING OR BUYING," give Chet a call at his new office (905) 697-1700 or (705) 277-9288 (res.) @ J R clothes dryers. Especially dangerous dangerous arc clogged chimneys or furnace vents, fireplaces, and wood stoves. Among * the most common causes of unsafe levels are chimneys which have became blocked and broken furnace vents. It is important to stress that many appliances can also be a problem if they malfunction. malfunction. Fortunately, there is something something homeowners can do to prevent tragedy. One solution lies in new technology which has allowed the development of effective CO detectors. These devices, required by law since 1993 in any new home with a fireplace or wood stove, look and act much like our familiar familiar smoke detectors. If an excessive CO level is detected, they emit a shrill alarm. Detectors Detectors sell at hardware stores for $60 to $70. The Consumer Product Safety Safety Commission recommends placing at least one unit close to the home's sleeping area, but fire departments and manufacturers manufacturers advise a second be installed installed next to the furnace. While detectors offer a certain certain measure of protection, the other half of the safety equation equation is prevention. Most critical is to have a qualified service person check your furnace and inspect all chimneys. Even something as innocent as a bird's nest can compromise your chimney's ability to vent CO. Other items to check are furnace filters, thermostats, and clothes dryer vents (actual ly, any vent to the outside can become clogged). CO can also travel between attached dwellings and from indoor garages. va n Edv ? n Realty Ltd. 214 King St. E., Bowmanville REALTY LTD. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH? Call me now for a Market Evaluation without cost or obligation. 623-4445 or l© Res. (905) 786-2911 V % FAMILY REALTY ALF ANNIS Broker / Owner COMMISSION (Not m.l.s.) Sxfe&Uertce t&e 'Di^enettce! FAMILY REALTY 2000 LTD. 1 King Street West, Bowmanville L1C 1R2 Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. (905) 623-2000 (905) 987-2000 M likm Xr.'VA. nf'-y mWW y\>< Vfh cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville RE/MAX Associates help Children's Miracle Network hospitals in record way. RE/MAX ranked third among all corporate sponsors. In Canada, RE/MAX became the first sponsor to ever exceed $1 million in fundraising for a year. „ OSHAWA Spacious 3 bedroom link. Eat-in kitchen, kitchen, separate dining room, large sunny living room has walkout to deck. 4 pc. and 3 pc. baths, rec room partially fin- : ished. Reduced $114,900. low. txtra room down, could be fourth bedroom. Recreation room features corner woodburning fireplace, fireplace, shows nicely. Covered patio. All on a super sized lot. $129,900. Call Dianne Warren* Off. 623-6000 Tor. line 428-1206. É S'"* K »>. sstiiitS-X: Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 24 hr. 623-9263 (res.) _ . OPEN David Passant** CONCEPT 1800 sq. ft., hot tub, 6 appliances. $159,500. NEW LISTING 3 bedroom townhome. Attached garage. $79,900. SPACIOUS SEME WATERFRONT ' Deck to above Year round home, ground pool, 2 sun rooms, 2 forced air gas walkouts from heat. balcony. Only $109,000. $75,000. DETACHED BEAUTY 70 foot frontage. Mature trees, gas heat, fireplace. $139,900. SUNDAY, 2 - 4 p.m. LOCATION! LOCATION! Ideal 2 bedroom freehold town home on ravine lot with attached garage and central air. Really close to shopping mall, hospital and schools. Priced to sell. $109,900. VACANT LAND $39,900. quiet court $39,900. Village building lot $64,900. 3.13 acre site $89,900. 5 acres, ready to ■ go $99,000. 10 acres, trees ' and stream Please ask for David Passant** for a current market evaluation of your property today! BUNGALOW! A' FEIMTBON James* and Ellen** Bush BUNGAL Separate entrance to basement with gas fireplace. Main level with 3 bedrooms, eating area off kitchen, plus gas fireplace in living room. To view give us a call. HERITAGE Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 Terrific 3 bedroom starter or retirement home - close to schools and shopping. The kitchen is sunny sunny and spacious with a wood floor. High, unfinished basement. New soffits, fascia and eaves in 1995 as well as 2 front windows. Detached garage - 2 separate separate driveways. Large lot - 66' x 165'. Call Linda McLennan** 623-6000 Come to live in this super 15 box stall barn. 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CALLMARG BAIN AND LIZ MEADE FOR ADVICE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEB. 11th, 1-4p.m. :20;Trudeau Dr*.Bowmanville .-•v.y.vXvXv: A " s ' Marg Bain 4 Sales Rep. ... > :ïiï : 'v.( : 'i : i i: vitiw; COMPLETELY FINISHED RAISED BUNGALOW on a fenced lot within easy access to schools, shopping, etc. 3 bedrooms, 2 - 4 pc. baths, finished rec room, central air and vac. Asking $132,900. Call Marg Bain* at 623-6000.