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Pace 14 The Clarineton/Courlice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 23, 1998 Plaque Presented for Top Division in Sea Cadets The Vancouver Division (pictured above) of the Bowmanville Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps was honored to receive the award for Best Division at a ceremony ceremony May 5th. The members of the division arc PO 2nd Class R. Walton; AC J. Cole; LC J. Bromcll; AC T. O'Donohuc; AC A. Waldinspcrgcr; LC J.P. Pisani; and AC S. Adams. Agricultural Calendar May 20 9:30 a.m. Introduction To Woodlot Management Workshop Garden Hill United Church, (pre-registration required 905-985-2003). ; May 23 10:00 a.m. East-Central Dairy Judging Conference, Norwood Fairgrounds. ; May 23 1:00 p.m. Shepherd's Workshop, Dennis and Cathy Anderson's, Uxbridge (pre-registration required 905-985-2003). ; May 25 7:00 p.m. Durham Beekeepers Association Meeting, OMAFRA, Port Perry. ! May 28-31 Schomberg Fair (contact 905-939- 7761). ; May 29-31 Sheep Focus, Markham Fairgrounds (contact DSMA 519-836-0043). 1 June 4-7 Brooklin Spring Fair (contact 905- 723-8602). • June 12-14 Millbrook Fair (contact 705-745- 5687). 1 June 15 7:30 p.m. Purham Farm and Rural Family Resources Annual Meeting, 'OMAFRA, Port Perry (contact 905-985-3976). June 23 10:00 a.m. Durham West Soil and Crop Improvement Association Tour (1st road west of 23 and Taunton, south on cast side before railway). June 23 8:00 p.m. • Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, OMAFRA Port Perry. July 2 Durham West 4-H Judging Competition, Vanhavcn Sales Arena, Uxbridge, July 6-8 4-H Members' Conference, Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre, Bolton. July 6-12 Peterborough Exhibition (contact 705-742-5781). July 10 Junior Day, Peterborough Exhibition. July 16 York Holstein Club Twilight Meeting, Quality Holsleins, Woodbridgc. July 16-22 Durham East Soil and Crop Tour To Nova Scotia (contact 905-623-2197). July 24 6:30 p.m. 2nd Annual . York Region Agri-Fest, Markham Fairgrounds Sponsored by York Region Federation of Agriculture (tickets $20, contact 905-851-1406). July 28 8:00 p.m. Durham Region Federation of Frank Real Estate Ltd. and Royal LePage Working iFRANKf Together For... ROYAL LePAGE vnfii ^^■■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1 ^ ^ * Real Hsiate Services Ud., Broker 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 23, 1998 2 - 4 p.m. The Perfect family home, completely finished, eat-in kitchen with pine cupboards + walkout to deck, formal living room, 2 bedrooms down, one very spacious bedroom up. Finished family family room in basement with wood stove, 5 pc. with jacuzzi plus 4 pc. balh. New windows, furnace furnace and siding plus a beautiful double car garage, paved drive + 62 x 162 lot. This home shows terrific! Listed at $157,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE! 3 bedroom semi with remodeled kitchen, dining room, walkout + large l-shaped rec room with woodstove and bar. Don't waitl Call Joe Jeronimo** 623-3393. HOT NEW LISTING! 3 bedroom link home in Foster Creek subdivision. Full kitchen and living room - garage converted to extra room • finished basement - 2 baths. Great buy at $129,900. Call John Fowler* . 623-3393 or 623-7928. GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD! Spotless 3+1 bedroom homo on a 200' plus deep loi. Urge 2nd floor family room. Good size oat-in kitchen. Combination living/dining room with sliding glass walkout to dock overlooking Icnccd back yard. $138,900. To view or lor more information • Call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393 or 697-0332. STORE SPACE AVAILABLE Front $050 pot month. Bowmanvlllo. Retail or Industrial location. Don't waitl Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 24, 1998 1:30 - 4 p.m. Beautiful Bungalow on 55 Acres - Orono 35 acres ol beautiful hardwood bush. One owner, 3 bedroom bungalow, completely completely finished. 3 baths, 3 walkouts, double car garage plus workshop. Circular paved drive, tennis court, 66 x 24 storage shed and 24 x 24 workshop. This is a great property. $279,000. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. TERRIFIC BUNGALOW - ORONO Nothing to do but move in! Spotless bungalow, kitchen, living room and dining room, 2 bedrooms, 4 pc. oil main level. Finished family room with woodstove, newer windows and furnace, single car garage. Shows great! $124,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. GREAT PRICE FOR PRIVACY Country charmer - 2 bedroom - extra large kitchen - large master master with ensuite - house updated updated - new furnace in '96 - plenty of room for expansion - country privacy for $125,900, Call John Fowler* 623-3393 or 623-7928. 1800 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW 4 bedroom homo with nice bright family room willi sliding glass walkout walkout to palio overlooking a largo private lot (66' x 237'). Good slzo oat-in kilclion with separate dining room. Asking $149,900, Call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393. SUPER DEAL - BOWMANVILLE Commorclal building Ideal lor small business, only $122,900, Extra Income Irom aparltnonl. Clioap, Cheap, Cheap. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393, Getti ng Ready for An Open House Agriculture, OMAFRA Port Perry. July 30 East-Central Holstein Show, Lindsay. August 5 Inter-County 4-H Dairy Judging Competition, Vanhavcn Sales Arena, Uxbridge, August 6-9 Sutton Fair (contact 905-722-3165). August 12 Durham West 4-H "Go For the Gold" Competition, Brooklin United Church. August 21-22 Gencor Challenge 4-H Show, Markham Fairgrounds (contact 1-888-821-2150). August 24 7:00 p.m. Durham Beekeepers Association Meeting, OMAFRA, Port Perry. August 28-29 Blackstock Fair (contact 905-986-0035). War Amps Video Wins Top Award A War Amps music video featuring the songs of John McDermott received the Gold Award at the WorldFcst-Houston Film Festival in Houston, Texas, tonight. The award was in the "music videos - specials/shows" category. John McDermott: The Tragedy of War, produced by War Amps Chief Executive Officer Cliff Chadderlon, is part of the Association's NEVER AGAIN! series. The idea for the video came after John McDermott, Canada's premiere singer of traditional war ballads, performed at the . 78th Annual Reunion of The War Amps in Toronto last year. The War Amps then prepared the hour-long video, which matches authentic war footage to Mr. McDermott's haunting haunting songs about the horrors horrors of war. The video has been broadcast by community community channels across Canada and was featured on the Pamela Wallin show last November 11 til. Chadderlon said that the response to the video, which was produced in- house by corporate donations, donations, has been exceptional. exceptional. "The public reaction since its release has been just tremendous and it is wonderful to know that The War Amps productions productions can compete with the best in the world," he said. The WorldFcst Houston Film Festival, now in its 31st year, is the largest film and video competition in the world, with more than 4,500 category category entries. The festival has worked with virtually every major studio, distributor, distributor, TV and cable network, network, director, producer and agency in the motion picture and television industry, including such luminaries as Oliver Stone, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spcilbcrg. Another War Amps music video, The Ballad of Jimmy Kerr, also won a Silver award at the Festival in the "in-house" category. John McDermott: The Tragedy of War, can he purchased from The War Amps on a cost-recovery basis by calling 1-800- 250-3030. This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. An effective marketing plan lor selling our home can include holding an "open house" for prospective prospective buyers. With the help of a Realtor, your property will receive maximum exposure exposure among other Realtors and potential buyers. Your Realtor may suggest you first hold an open house for Realtors only. If your house is attractive and well-priced, many of the Realtors at the open house will make arrangements to bring potential buyers to sec your home immediately' immediately' In addition, your Realtor will likely recommend recommend you hold at least one or more open houses for the general public. This type of open house tends to attract many browsers. But if your home is clean, attractive, in good repair and well-priced, it may just turn a "browser" into a buyer. Many purchasers want to get the "feel" of several neighbourhoods before they begin working with a Realtor. Open houses houses will attract these buyers. It is best to- leave the home during an open house. Your presence could be distracting for various reasons. Potential buyers may rush their visit to avoid disturbing you. They may be hesitant to comment' on your home while you are there and generally feel more relaxed if the owner is not present. Open houses are usually usually held on a weekend afternoon afternoon so you may have to plan ahead what you will do with the time. Your Realtor may also suggest you temporarily remove any dog, cat or other family family pets from the property since their presence could also be distracting. Your Realtor will ask for the name, address and telephone number of everyone that conics through your home. The Realtor will also try to walk through the house with cacli visitor. Before an open house, you'll want to pul your home in tip-top shape. Your Realtor will be able to give you suggestions on sprucing up your property and making it more appealing to buyers. A few precautions will also ensure your open house is a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone: • Remove or lock away valuables such as jewelry, cameras, compact discs, valuable coins and currency. currency. • Attend to any potential potential hazards - electrical wires crossing open areas, sharp table or counter top corners, slippery stairs and walkways, fragile items that can be easily damaged. damaged. • In poor weather, provide provide a place for overshoes, boots, umbrellas and coats. • Avoid cooking food with strong-odors such as fish. The scent of fresh- - brewed coffee, homemade homemade bread and cookies, on. the other hand, can be very welcoming. The slightest door squeak or liny hand-print on a wall can be quite distracting distracting to some potential buyers. Use this handy check list to assess what needs cleaning, mending or changing before the big day: Floor coverings • Dirty or stained? • Worn or damaged? • Is there hardwood under carpeting that can be restored? Walls, ceilings, baseboards • Any fingerprints or stains? • Any holes, nails, tape residue? • Arc they all neutral or complimentary colors? Doors • Do they squeak? • Arc the handles secure and work properly? • Any stains or other damage? Windows • Arc they clean and crack free? • Do they open easily? • Arc the coverings clean and also easy to open? Lighting • Is there sufficient light? • Any broken switches; exposed wiring? Pet areas • Arc these clean, organized organized and odor free? Kitchen and bathrooms • Arc countertops organized? organized? • Are all sinks and faucets working properly? Other rooms • Have all areas been thoroughly vacuumed and dusted? • Has all clutter, including including excess furniture, been collected and removed? • Arc books, toys, clothes all neatly stored? • Do mirrors look clean? • Arc window coverings open? Outside the home • Arc all exterior surfaces, surfaces, including decks, pools, walkways and driveways driveways clean, clear of clutter and in good condition? condition? CUSTOMER SERVICE JST ■ PRIORITY [IFRANKi if HIAUO* Hill royal lepage , . _ . ■■■■■mmiiiiiiiiiii John Fow er H ca ! Estate Services Lid., Broker Sales Representative 234 Kina Street East, Bowmanville Off. 623-3393 Res. 623-7928 Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of May 19th, 1998 ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE... S.SDV. 6 Months 5.95% 4 Year 6.15% 1 Year 6.05% 2 Year ; 6.05% 3 Year ?...?......21T6.15% 25 year . 5 Year 6.20% 7 Year 6.45% 10 Year 6.54% 6.88% NOTE: We handle the transfer of an existing mortgage-at No Cost! WE ALSO ARRANGE: • Second Mortgages • Credit Lines • Personal Loans CALL: DEL DYKSTRA 697-3300 FINANCIAL LTD. | Division Street MORTGAGES Bowmanville DELTOIM* DRASTICALLY REDUCED MUST BE SOLD 83 Barley Mill Crescent - 140' Corner Lot 2 storey detached brick home in desirable area of Bowmanville near parks, schools and shopping. Fully fenced and landscaped yard with wrap around deck and garden arbour. 3 bedrooms, large finished rec room, office or 4th bedroom downstairs. 3 appliances. Many upgrades. REDUCED TO $ 148,900. To view this home please call 623-4676. ff/MW cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King St. £., Bowmanville 623-6000 Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2 - 4 p.m. 262 King St. West, Newcastle Custom Built 3 + 2 bedroom sldesplit on a 59 x 175 ft. lot. Huge country kitchen with oak cupboards cupboards and picture window. Main floor family, room walks out to deck and back yard. Asking $189,900, Call Linda McLennan or Marg Bain (905) 623-6000 for more details. PRIZE RANCHER 1600 sq. It. custom quality, 2 fireplaces, 2 walkouts, inground pool, double garage. 3 gorgeous acres, trout stream. Your search is overl Please call David Now! 'Also! $29,900. 12' x 60 mobile, private, with creek • • $45,900. 3/4 acre building lot .$49,900. : 2 ten acre wooded parcels. : - $109,000. 4 bedroom vinyl, gas heal ; $118,900. 1 1/2 storey, 109 x 200' lot, workshop,. . $128,900. 3bedroombungalow,28x14workshop ; $129,800., Solid brick bungalow, fin. rec room, 2 -.4 pc. baths $133,500. Newer Courte bung, on quiet court. David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 23 Years ■■ 1 of,Service For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant", Associate Broker, today! 623-6000,' OPEN HOUSE THURS., MAY 21 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sun., May 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 26 Liberty St. North 3 bedroom 1 1/2 storey detached home. Eat-in kitchen, open concept living and dining room with hardwood floor. Renovated 1 - 4 and 1 - 2 ■piece bathrooms. Gas furnace - 1996. Single detached garage. $132,900. Just 2 blocks north of King St. in Bowmanville. Call Linda McLennan 623-6000. Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 24 hr. pager 623-9263 (res.) NOW YOU CAN OWN YOUR HOME! $89,900. Lovely 3 bedroom townhome In excellent condo area of Bowmanville. Features main floor walk-in to open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, walkout to fenced yard,'walkout yard,'walkout to garage, finished rec room and 4th bedroom downstairs. downstairs. Central air, gas heating. Now hero's The best news I With $4700 down, this home will carry at $861 a mo. prin., interest, taxes and maintenance fees Included. Call Ron Moore now to view (905) 623-6000 24 hr. pager. CHARM OF YESTERYEAR REDUCED TO $139,000. ^ Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey sits on a 66' frontage lot In Bowmanville - features hard-: wood floors, large kitchen with lots of cupboards, cupboards, separate living room and dining room. 2 largo bedrooms up, 1 down, separate 1 car garage, close to shopping, schools and churches. To view tills neat home coll Ron. Doug Humphrey** Member of Hall of Fame Call 623-6000 WANTED NATURE/FARM LOVING YUPPIES Who will love and appreciate the beauty of this picture perfect homo and property. It odors everything you could over want. Walk In the woods, grow your own horbs and vogglos, mako your own maple syrup Iho old fashioned wayl Ralso your own animals. Homo has wrap around porch, a kltchon and pnnlry that Martha Stowart would bo proud to own. Gas flroplnoo, hardwood doors, 3+ bodrooms, 3+ bathrooms. Vandors tmnslorrad. $299,900. NEW LISTING 1.8 Acres in Enniskillen. Older 3 bodroom homo In good condition. Plus garago/barn - good view, groat price. $139,900, Doti^Iumghre^aaFeooOoMM^IM^Tor^^