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; The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. Wednesday. August 21. 1996 11 [ UNPLUGGED Why was Summer so Cool? by Paul Reesor According to Environment Canada, records show that we've had one of the coolest summers ever. We experienced a very late spring and July released released the highest rainfall since the summer of 1841. After our long, cold winter, statistics show that seven times out of ten that a hot summer should follow - not the case this year. It wasn't until August August that the humidex readings were actually a factor in the weather report. In 1991, the eruption at Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines Philippines was the cause of unsettled unsettled summer weather. This was due to dense dust particles floating through the atmosphere atmosphere and blocking sunshine. This year, the continent experienced experienced tornadoes, hail storms and floods which could have influenced weather. Further, Further, global warming could have been responsible for more dramatic weather patterns. It is really the winds that whirl 5,000 metres above the Earth that determine what our weather systems will do. Regardless, electricity consumption consumption has been minimal, since few customers felt the need for air conditioning. Making 'cents' when cleaning your car Use a bucket and sponge for washing your car and then rinse it quickly using a trigger nozzle on your hose. You can save water dollars by avoiding the continuous use of your hose. Ontario Hydro ranks number ten in revenue According to the Financial Post, Ontario Hydro ranks number 10 in revenue for 1995 among the 500 largest firms in Canada. In the same ranking last year, Ontario Hydro scored seventh position and Hydro- Quebcc was the second largest utility in fifteenth place. Thank you for your interest. Readers' ideas or questions arc always welcome. Please write "Unplugged" care of The Canadian Canadian Statesman, P.O. Box 190 Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K9. By Barbara Houghton Over the last several months, I've looked for the return return of the Hampton column. Sooo, I've offered to do the snooping and digging, to find out all about our little community. community. Upon checking in with our local postmistress, we find the little town has grown some over the past several months by about 45 to 50 families. A HUGE welcome to all of you. Nancy, the postmistress, was also a great help in naming several residents who would know the details about some of the happenings in and around town. My first contact, Liz Bateman, is very actively involved involved in Hampton, as well as helping out with several up- Port Darlington For the Nature Lover OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 25th, 1 - 4 p.m. $110,000. 2 bedroom raised bungalow overlooking Bowmanville Marsh and Lake Ontario. Steps to Waterfront Trail. Newly decorated, bright and sunny. Full size family room, gas heat, wood stove, 2 car garage, insulated. Large garden and perennials. 114 West Beach Rd., Bowmanville, Ont. -, Phone: 623-4760 « ,. ...VI 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 Charlie Reid* 623-3393 ■jâ asjfi t, SPACIOUS BUNGALOW - BOWMANVILLE 50 x 147 ft. lot, 3 + 1 bedrooms, bedrooms, finished rec room, newer gas furnace, double paved drive. $132,900. 2,200 SO. FT. POWER OF SALE 4 bedrooms, main floor family room, gas fireplace, formal dining dining room and living room, double double car, paved drive. $175,000. Call Charlie Reid* at 623-3393 or 983-5914. 31 ACRE MINI FARM - NEWTONVILLE 5 minutes north of 401,3 bedroom bedroom bungalow, 3 stall horse barn, loose housing for cattle, fenced, 5 acres bush. $199,900. EXQUISITE COUNTRY HOME-$199,900. Oak plank floors in family room, kitchen and foyer, 3 bedrooms, central air and vac, stone fireplace, double car paved drive, landscaped. Absolutely gorgeous! Call Charlie Reid* at 623-3393 or 983-5914. 12.6 ACRES CIRCA 1855 5 minutes north of 401 at Newcastle, 3 bedrooms, family family room, formal living room, country kitchen, 64 x 32' 6 year old steel barn, workshop. $239,900. .Si.--1^.4. 23.9 ACRE HOBBY FARM 4 level, 4 bedroom sldespllt, 66 x 33' steel barn used as shop. Spotless and great areal $254,900. Call Charlie Reid* at 623-3393 or 983-5914. '10 SUPER HOME-SUPER LOCATION 3 bedrooms, country kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 baths, single single car garage, 2 walkouts, dock, picket fences. Bowmanville. $115,900. Call Charlie Reid* at BEST DEAL IN BOWMANVILLE Spotless 3 bedroom brick bungalow bungalow with separate 2 bedroom apartment. Over $20,000 spent on upgrades! Great area - must bo soenl $149,900. 623-3393 or 983-5914. coming regional events. Locally, the registration for Girl Guides 5-17 years will take place on Tuesday, September September 3 at the community hall, Liz says the groups are in need of several good Guidcrs (leaders). Call Pat Howard at 579-1399 to commit and volunteer volunteer some time to our local young ladies. Liz reminds us that for several several more weeks, the members of Hampton and Eldad United Churches are sharing worship services with Zion Church at Mitchell's Comers at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. On October 5, a craft show will be held at the United Church for local artisans artisans who want to share, display display and sell their handiwork. Several events which we should know about and participate participate in...on September 4th there is a blood donor clinic at the Lions Centre on Beech Avenue Avenue in Bowmanville. The Terry Terry Fox mn will be on Sunday, September 22, (This cancer research research project is not government government supported, so your pledges pledges are more important than ever). If someone asks you to pledge* bc-gcncrous. If you can run, get those pledges high. . Current events...an Open House last weekend for the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl White and several recent recent weddings, including Wendy and Allan Knowlton who continue to make Hampton Hampton their home. Weekly, probably right through September, several of our local classic car owners and enthusiasts meet on Saturday Saturday night at the comer of Taunton and Old Scugog Roads. Some real beauties. Everyone welcome. Drop by, have a look and a chat, but please don't kick the tires. Contacts for sports news were not available, but I'm sure they will get back to me, so I will include them next time. If there arc important items or issues which you think could be included, call me or drop by my place. National Housing Starts Down During July National housing starts fell by 4.5 per cent in July, reported reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) today. Total starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR)* of 129,300 units compared to June's 135,400 units. Urban single starts rose by 2.0 per cent in July to 61,500 units SAAR. The rise partially offset the construction rate of urban multiple units which fell 15.7 per cent to 44,100 units SAAR. The estimate for starts in niral areas increased 3.9 per cent in July. "Despite monthly ups and downs, mostly because of the volatile multiple unit segment, the new housing market is trending higher," said Michel Laurence, Senior Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. "Construction in the single-detached market, in particular, particular, has now reached its fastest pace since September 1994. Further gains in this segment segment arc to be expected with affordable new house prices, low mortgage rates, and a steady job market." Ontario urban starts fell 3.4 per cent in July compared to the previous month on a SAAR basis, but still remained ahead of last year's pace. Starts of multiple units declined 17.1 per cent, partly because of fewer fewer rental projects. Single- detached construction rose 6.2 per cent, 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 he limited to the value of the space occupied hy the error in the advertisement. ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department J Port Darlington Marina Hosts Pig Roast Servers Les Casllcman, Karen Bloyc and Wayne Bloyc (far left) carve the pig and dish out generous portions to the folks attending the Annual Pig Roast at Port Darlington Darlington Marina on Saturday, August 17lh. Besides the lakeside dinner of pork, smoked salmon, salmon, com on the cob and salads, everyone enjoyed the music of the "Brass Knuckles" band and a big bonfire when the sun went down. Ontario Residents Can Welcome Fall Season At Many Local Fairs CMHC Program Is Extended A federal program, which is ' proving successful in fostering innovative ways of improving housing affordability, has been extended three years by Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Corporation (CMHC). In announcing the extension to the Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) program, the- Honourable Diane Marlcau, Minister responsible for CMHC said, "This program encourages municipalities and the housing sector to work together together to develop, demonstrate and promote innovations in local local planning and building regulations regulations which can lead to improvements improvements in housing affordability and housing choices." Madame Marlcau also thanked the Federation of Canadian Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) and the Canadian Housing and Renewal Renewal Association (CHRA) for their ongoing support in partnering partnering with CMHC to manage and promote the program. Now entering its seventh year of operation, the program has provided $990,000 in federal federal assistance to 94 projects spread across all regions of Canada. The decision to extend ACT was based on the findings and recommendations of a recently completed program evaluation. It showed that ACT projects arc having benefits in a wide variety of areas such as, streamlining project approvals, establishing alternative development development standards, allowing new types of housing and enabling enabling innovative infill and adaptation adaptation projects. News from Elizabethville by Edna Thickson Church service was held at Bill and Kathy Cooks' residence, residence, with fewer attending Ilian has been usual, although the weather was agreeable. They have a beautiful home, with lots of shade trees. Lloyd Kellogg :opcncd the service by bringing us up-to- date on the com roasts and farm machinery displays that ■have been happening during the week. Rev. Sedgwick has returned from holidays and took part in tills service, and will be conducting conducting the future outdoor services. services. Angie Bailey, her husband and daughter, provided guitar numbers and songs, with Beryl Cmisc accompanying on piano. piano. Next Sunday, the service will be at the McHannah home near Welcome and the August 23rd service will be at Ethel Bickle's home in Welcome A sure sign that summer is approaching an end is the arrival arrival of the local fall fairs. Fairs attract both rural and urban people. Many bring their families families to sec the showing of light and heavy horses, dairy and beef cattle, swine, sheep and poultry. Most fairs have midways midways for the younger visitors and there is often entertainment entertainment including fiddle contests, demolition derbies, tractor and horse pulls and horse races. There are various exhibits and classes in sewing, quilts, crafts, baking, flowers and fruits and vegetables. 4-H members participate participate in various livestock : shows and-displays.-- There are numerous local fall fairs, which will take place in the next few weeks and these include: Canadian National Exhibition Exhibition - August 16 - September 2, Peterborough Exhibition - August 13 - 17, Blackstock Fair - August 24, Port Perry Fair - August 30 - September 2, Durham Central (Orono) Fair - September 5 - 8, Orillia Fair - September 6 - 8, Uxbridge Uxbridge Fair - September 6 - 8, Sunderland Fair - September 11, Port Hope Fair - September 13 - 15, Beaverton Fair - September September 13 - 15, Ramona Fair - September 16, Markham Fair - October 3-6, Woodbridge Fair - October 12 - 14, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto Toronto - November 7-16. A listing of all the fairs in Ontario, published by the Association Association of Agricultural Socie ties, is available at the offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Affairs. Why not take the family out to an agricultural fall fair and see some of rural Ontario? i A PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. West Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 BOWMANVILLE'S BEST BUYS!! Tidy 2 bedroom Brick Bungalow with dining room; finished basement with gas fireplace. Quiet neighbourhood. neighbourhood. JUST $128,500. 1 1/2 Storey Brick Home with 1 bedroom and bath on main floor and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Great 66 ft. lot. Quiet area close to hospital. Call Peter Kowal, Broker, for appt. to view. 623-2453 FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL ZONING: 1,200 sq. ft. Lower Level in modern building with private entrance and washroom. $300 per month??? @ j p M © cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville Doug Humphrey** Member of Hall of Fame JUST LISTED Burketon Village. Older 3 bedroom home with garage on huge lot. Decorate to your own taste. Only $97,900. Call Doug Humphrey* JUST LISTED North Bowmanville. Quick possession possession available on this beautiful beautiful family home with large private lot. Includes open concept, concept, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bathrooms, plus double garage - shows well. Asking $159,000. at 623-6000. Pauleen Goselin* Sales Rep. (905) 623-6000 24 hr. pager ts&zsM OSHAWA $139,000. Separate entrance to In-law 3 bedroom home In apartment. Large lot fully Bowmanville. Large bright fenced. Interlocking patio, kitchen, central air, natural shed/workshop. New window wood trim, open foyer, access kitchen and living room to garage. All bedrooms good 1994. Roof reshlngled 1990. size. Master bedroom with Jacuzzi tub. Airtight stove, semi ensuite. Comer fireplace Asking $115,900. In living room. Call Pauleen Goselin* 623-6000. Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 10 ACRES-IN-LAW APT.-JUST $199,000. Spotless 3 bedroom bungalow bungalow with bright, eat-in kitchen. Balcony off dining dining room. Newer 3 bedroom bedroom basement apartment apartment with ground level walkout. Single car garage. Metal barn Is 70 ft. by 50 ft. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 - 4 p.m. 4423 Highway 2 Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow on 60' x 240' lot. Basement added In 1992. Lovely large rec room with woodslove. Town wafer. 200 amp service. service. Includes 4 appliances. Only $96,900. Just west of Newtonvllle Road. QUALITY PLUS Almost 2 acres totally fenced, 18 x 24' David Passant** FREEHOLD Assoc. Broker TOWNHOME Onor on Well cared (or property with finished rec room, Years of extra bath, large deck. Service Only $95,900. Please ask for David Passant** for a current market evaluation of your property todayl garage/workshop, tin (shed rec room, wt fireplace, $149,000. wet bar, etc. Asking ||5| X In a vwa Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 24 hr. 623-9263 (res.) FREEHOLD FREEDOM! This freehold townnome close to schools and shopping in the Victoria Gardens subdivision in Bowmanville will knock your socks off with value. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached garage, gas heat, roughed in central vac and air. Priced at $117,900. Now that's value. Call Ron to view. Call Ron Moore* now to view. THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME , features 3 bedrooms. The Dianne master bedroom has 4 pc Wnrron* ensuite and walk-ln closet, warren j^nln ,| Qor j am || roomj ma | n floor laundry. Kitchen has 'IRST TIME BUYERS Come see this adorable homo. 3 bedrooms, circular stairs to now loll master bedroom with silting area. Hardwood floors In loads ol cupboards with opon living room and dining room, sorylno. area to family room. Fireplace In living room, updat- Wojkout to fully loncod yard, od plumbing and wiring, Hugo $174,900. 60' x 167 lot. All lor $119,900. Call Dianne Warren* at 623-6000,24 hr. pager Marg Bain* Sales Rop. UNDER $90,000. And the work's all done. This spacious 3 bedroom bedroom townhouse is in a matured area of Bowmanville with good playgrounds for the kids. Walkout to private backyard, attached garage and ample parking. parking. Asking $87,500. Call Marg Bain* 905-623-6000.