The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

B Conservation Tips From Consumers Gas Every day, the average Canadian uses an astonishing 350 litres of water-just indoors! Household water usage increases by up to 50 per cent when summer rolls around and it's time to water the lawn, wash the car, and fill the swimming pool. "Seventy-five per cent of the Earth's surface is covered in water. But less than two per cent of it is fresh water we can actually use," says Randall Lee, Residential Manager of Demand Side Management Programs at Consumers Gas. "It makes perfect sense to start thinking about how you can use water more wisely when you appreciate how little fresh water there is on our planet." "Conserving water and cutting down on waste doesn't have to cramp your lifestyle. There arc a variety of measures homeowners can lake to reduce water consumption and make a positive contribution to the environment," says Mr. Lee. Consumers Gas, which serves 1.3 million customers in Ontario, offers these great ideas for saving water, both inside and outside the home. Luscious Green Gardens Canadians love their gardens! Most of the water we use outdoors is sprayed on our lawns and gardens. Here are some helpful hints for growing healthy plants and vegetables without wasting water this summer. • Choose sprinklers with coarse sprays rather than a fine mist, which causes water to evaporate quicker. Early morning watering reduces evaporation. Use a timed automatic automatic sprinkler between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. • Adjust your lawn mower to cut grass higher, which reduces evaporation. evaporation. • Landscape with less lawn and more rock garden, which requires Continued on page 22 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 28, 1907 Page 2! HUGE$AfNG$ from Call (905) 721-1300 CHOICE OF ' PREMIER REALTY ITO.^I" J .15 Albert Street, Unit 4, Oshawa, ON L1H 4P7 Do not pay excessive commission. Home owners SAVE $ $ $ A # when the commission is less. '0 COMMISSION TOM MITCHELL SALES REPRESENTATIVE ; Not intended to solicit properties currenlly listed for sale. , © J.P. EH a i sutton group-excel realty inc. Ellie Kinnear 600 Grandview St. S„ Steve Lawrence Sales Representative Unit #8, Oshawa, Ontario Sales Representative TRANQUILLITY! POND! $119,900. Small price, huge lot! This cute two bedroom backing onto the Ganaraska is almost an acre of quiet village living. Home has been com- plétely updated inside and out. Detached garage and spring fed pond. At this price it won't last! Call Ellie today at 721 -1144 POWER OF SALE 3 bedroom bungalow in lovely neighbourhood. neighbourhood. Modern kitchen with oàk cupboards. Hardwood floors. Finished rec room with wood stove and wet bar. Newer windows. Large backyard fenced. $136,900. Call Steve Lawrence at 987-7653 CENTURY LOVER'S DELIGHT! $189,900. This huge century home sitting on a .97 acre lot with creek is perfect for your antiques. 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, formal dining and living rooms, main floor family room, 2 staircases, wood floors and more. This is a must see for those with a love for restoration. Call Ellie at 721 -1144 or 686-5155 VENDOR HAS RELOCATED!!! THIS HOUSE MUST BE SOLD! Superb family home with country sized sized kitchen. Walkout to large backyard. backyard. 3 good sized bedrooms. Master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in closet. NEW PRICE*** $136,900. Call Steve Lawrence at 987-7653 WITH INCOME! $109,900. This priced to sell legal non-conforming duplex in quiet village village offers a 165 foot lot and double garage. Live in one unit, rent the other. Call Ellie at 721-1144 WATERFRONT BUNGALOW Value plus! Don't let the appearance steer you away. If you are looking for waterfront this is one of the last deals that you will find. Spacious 2 bedroom bedroom home with good windows. Home shows beautifully. Fabulous lot. $118,700. Call Steve Lawrence at 987-7653 *63 ' ' . __ ■h'fM --a LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME?... ...Then look no further! This 3 bedroom freehold town home is a great place to start. Great family family location in Bowmanville's Aspen Springs. Eat-in kitchen, walk-out to backyard, attached garage, gas heat, central vac and 5 appliances. Only $116,500. Call Ellie at 721-1144 «UP. BOWMANVILLE BUNGALOW Nice 2 bedroom, master bedroom has gas fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen. kitchen. L-shaped living/dining room, fireplace. fireplace. Loads of renovations and upgrades have been done, See for yourself. $96,800. Call Steve Lawrence at 987-SOLD Ellie Kinnear (905) 721-1144 • Steve Lawrence (905) 987-7653 mm m Insurance Bureau Recovering From Flood of the Century * ft ff ,y . ■ -.if . hv - ■ > . ti'/L-■ 1 :1 I v vZ " v/> ■ HE | •v I ■; I y.f i À , # , i , 4 4P, 7 . A . , v * * > »* *1 Fire Department Mascots on Hand at Clarington Rehab Blast-Off Little Ryan Kelly (centre) bumped into some local Fire Department celebrities on Saturday, June 21 at Clarington Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries Clinic on King Street East in Bowmanville. Ryan made quick friends with Sparky the Fire Dog, Lucky the dalmatian and his handler, Fire Prevention Officer Randy Reinert at the Summer Blast-Off. The event featured featured the fire safety house, children's games and complimentary complimentary gifts from area businesses and health care providers. The event raised $400 to help buy defibrillators for five fire trucks. The cost of equipment and training is $70,000. Cleaning up after the flood of the century is no easy task and you don't have to live in Manitoba to suffer flood damage. damage. Here's what to do if you find your home under water. If your property has sustained water damage, shut off electrical power at the breaker. To avoid shock, stand on a dry surface or wear rubber boots while using a piece of dry wood, heavy rubber, or plastic to Hick the switch. Have a professional check your electrical system before starting it up again. Similarly, if your home uses gas, check for possible possible leaks and call your gas company company if you detect a gas odour. Practise damage control by boarding up holes and turning off water supplies. Move what household items you can from flooded areas and make a record of the damage. Records may be written, photographed or videotaped. videotaped. Include articles thrown away because of contamination. Treat stagnant water with some chlorine'bleach before you begin to disinfect your home. Pails, mops, squeegees and plastic plastic garbage bags will all come in handy. Consider renting submersible submersible pumps, wet/dry shop vacuums, dehumidifiers and heaters. Then remove the water with pumps or pails, completing the task with a wet/dry vacuum. Emergency Preparedness Canada (EPC) recommends disposing disposing of any household items exposed to sewage according to your local regulations. While removing all soaked and dirty materials and debris, don't forget about wet insulation, drywali, furniture, appliances, clothing and bedding. Working from the top down, ceilings and walls that have absorbed water should be broken out and flooring that has been deeply penetrated should be replaced. Professional assistance is required to treat carpets deemed salvageable. Hose down any dirt sticking to walls and furnishings, then Continued on page 22 m-mw 52 King St. West W Bowmanville J Phone: (905) 623-2453 f Fax: (905) 623-0136 |UNPLUGGED SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 A SMALL OFFICE THAT'S "BIG" ON SERVICE! COMPACT AND COZY Bungalow with good potential on 104 ft. lot. Low taxes. Call to view. Peter Kowal, Broker, 623- 2453. List price: $126,000. Call Before You Dig by Paul Reesor Hitting underground utility utility services can be fatal. If you are planning any digging, setting fence posts or major landscaping, call the local utility companies (give ample notice) to request the 'NO CHARGE' service of locating underground underground wires or pipes. Make these simple phone calls to avoid a major problem: problem: Cable (Rogers Gable) 576-8651*, Gas (Consumers Gas) 1-800-663-6792, Hydro (Clarington Hydro) 623- 4451 or (Ontario Hydro) 623-2561 ~ option #3, Phone (Bell Canada) 1-800-400- 2255, Water (Region of Durham) 983-5116. *Service only available to commercial customers. Ontario Hydro again rejected from greater U.S. market Ontario Hydro's revised application to sell power anywhere in the estimated $200-billion U.S. electricity market has been again rejected. rejected. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied the application application claiming there has been no legislative or regulatory restructuring of the electric utility industry in Ontario. The decision by FERC puts increased pressure on the Harris government to' open energy sales in the province to competition. The province has not finished finished consultations regarding the recommendations of a report it commissioned last year from former federal finance minister Donald Macdonald. Thank you for your interest. interest. Readers' ideas or questions questions are always welcome. Please write "Unplugged" care of The Canadian Statesman, P.O. Box 190, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9. BUILDING LOT Good lot with 118 feet frontage - Hwy. #2 East of Newcastle. Drilled well. Terms available $54,900. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL Two storey brick building on King St. in Downtown Bowmanville. Nice storefront and large upper apartment. Call office for details: 623-2453. Good investment. Brad Hockin 2145 Highway No. 2, Bowmanville 905-623-4115 Rob Perkin m 5 SUMMERFIELD CRT. BOWMANVILLE Classic 3 bedroom red brick bungalow in desirable north end neighbourhood. Newer roof and windows, windows, hardwood floors, 50' x 117' lot and is close to Lord Elgin Public School. $134,900. Call Brad Hockin, (905) 623-4115 79TREWIN LANE BOWMANVILLE Beautiful newer 3 bedroom luxury townhouse overlooking overlooking greenspace. Master has full ensuite and walk-in closet. Sliding glass walk-out to private patio. Ceramic tile, upgraded broadloom, oak railings and much more!! $129,900. Call Brad Hockin, (905) 623-4115. Ï * - - 83 LIBERTY ST. S. BOWMANVILLE Be your own boss in this 1285 sq. ft. building zoned C2 neighbourhood commercial. Super family family business was known as Jeffrey's Superette. Call Brad Hockin for details $169,000. (905) 623-4115. FT OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH 2:00 • 4:00 P.M. 4449 KING ST. W., NEWTONVILLE This immaculate raised bungalow offers over 1300 sq. ft. per level. The family sized eat-in kitchen includes a walkout walkout to deck overlooking scenic countryside and the basement basement boasts an additional walk-out from the huge family room. Recently reduced over $10,000, excellent value at $129,900. Call Rob Perkin for directions, (905) 623-4115 |iw%| : S &i:" ' m LIU S §§!' Ill'll". r"" B II INCOME PROPERTY? This tastefully decorated bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2 - 4 pc. washrooms, plus the basement could easily be converted back into an apartment with its own separate entrance. Maintenance free exterior. Handy to in town amenities. Now asking $94,900. Call Rob Perkin for inspection, (905) 623-4115. 4383 HIGHWAY #2 NEWTONVILLE 94 acre farm located at east end of Newtonville village. Approx. 150 year old farm house, double brick with post and beam construction. 3 barns and drive shed. 34 acres of mixed bush. Great access to 401. $250,000. Call Brad Hockin, (905) 623-4115. ©j.p.