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) r 1 ,4&ti L # •V^: ■* l»Yi M r M J 1 n ?W'^ - 09 (F# i --:«? iSai Small Cottage was Big Prize Shirley Stewart, President of the Small Wonders Miniature Club, shows off the log cabin' (complete with miniature furnishings) which was offered as a draw prize at the club's annual exhibition. The show took place at Memorial Park Clubhouse in Bowmanville last month. The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 6, 1998 Page 15 Oshowa Meets Safety Challenge From May 31 to June 6, Oshawa will compete against 23 Ontario cities in the 1998 Road Safety Challenge. The goal is to reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions on our roads. This program, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, is designed to improve local traffic safety. The Road Safety Challenge Durham East Sheep Club Visits Local Farmers The second meeting of the Durham East Sheep Club was held May 12 at . the home of Stan and Mary Ann Found. Our president, Brad Found, opened the meeting and we recited the 4-H pledge. Acting secretary Katharine Found read the roll call and took attendance. attendance. The minutes were then read. Our Go For The Gold team is now Brad Found (team captain), Colleen Arbuckle, Brad Wood and Christine Ycllowlecs. Daryl Goulding, Mark Cafnaghan and Andrea Meszaros will be entering an exhibit for our club in the fairs. Brad then took us to his sheep bam and explained his set-up. We then travelled to Mr. Syd Worden's farm where he explained his farming operation. When we returned, Mrs. Found had food and drinks waiting. We thanked the Founds for their hospitality. Our next meeting will be June 9th at the Camaghan farm in Blackstock. We are reminded to bring a tool used by a sheep farmer to this meeting. By: Katharine Found Press Reporter Committee, which is comprised comprised of many organizations dedicated to increasing road safety in the community, has developed a week of activities activities aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle collisions collisions and the resulting injuries and deaths. To meet this challenge, the committee has organized a week of road safety activities designed to increase public awareness of the problems that contribute to collisions. The official launch of the week was at Mary Street Public School on June I at 10 a.m. The week will finish with a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday from 10 a.m to noon in the north-west parking lot of Oshawa City Hall. | This article is provided >by local Realtors and the !Ontario Real Estate lAssociation (OREA) for |the benefit of consumers in \the real estate market. t With the dreamy days ?of summer upon us, many ^homeowners arc once jagain considering what iused to be a tradition in - ■our province - cottage ^ownership. Whether it's 'called a cottage, a camp, or !a cabin, there is. an incred ible selection of vacation properties available to suit any desire. Use a Realtor A Realtor's help is indispensable in any home purchase, but for vacation properties it's an absolute necessity. The reason is ./Simple: Real Estate professionals professionals who specialize in the cottage market have extensive, extensive, first-hand knowledge of the details you'll need Ellie Klnnear ro|| Sales Representative sutton group-excel realty inc. 600 Grandview St. S., Unit #8, Oshawa, Ontario FIRST TIME OFFERED! Calling all century lovers! This character character home sits on a 181 loot private lot with detached garage. Huge Iront porch, loads of original trim, gas heat, 2 baths, wood stove (or cozy evenings and decorated throughout. Don't miss outl LISTED AT ONLY $149,900. ITWON'T LAST! Call Ellie Klnnear today at ^0^2^144^r4314461. PERFECTLY PEACEFUL! This one of a kind 3 bedroom bungalow bungalow sits on a beautiful private ravine lot; Hardwood floors throughout main floor, beautiful terrace terrace doors leading to deck, bright rec room and don't forget the privacy. privacy. Listed at only $143,900. Call Ellie Klnnear today. 905-721-1144 or 431-0461. COUNTRY CLOSE TO TOWN This 9.8 acre property is located lust 5 minutes North of Bowmanville. Dining room, fireplace in the living room, finished finished rec room, double garage, 16x36 concrete out building, 330 loot frontage with a parklike setting, and PRICED RIGHT at $229,900. Call Ellie Klnnear for more Info. 905-721-1144 or 431-0461. . Welcome to the By Glenn Trider Secrets to buying the best spa: Last of the spa series If you're thinking seriously about buying a spa, how do you pick the right one? This is what to look for: (1) A spa with a built-in bottom drain eliminates the need for you to purchase a spa vacuum. This spa slays much cleaner because there will be no dirt in the bottom and no dangerous protrusions to injure your feet on. (2) Look for 2" plumbing from the skimmer and drain back to the pumps and back to the supply manifold to get the highest flow to the jets. (3) Have all the jets work at the same time. This means that all scaling gets the same benefits, Jets that can be turned down or off are beneficial if you wish to make jetting jetting action more powerful at some seats if there arc only 2 of 3 people. (-1) A spa that has a full support structure means that the cedar cabinet cabinet is for looks only. This is very important where you arc dropping the spa into a recessed area. Np additional support is needed I (5) Ensure that the lounger and captain's seat face one another. Since these are the two most popular popular seats you will be able to face one another and talk easily. (6) Look fora quality finish like ICI acrylic backed by fibreglass which gives it incredible lustre durability and contoured seating excellence. (7) The ability to customize jet position means you can have a spa made just for'youl Also, the ability tb order it with or without n cedar skirt gives you incredible, uniqueness uniqueness for your own situations, (8) Top level pressure filter which does not take up valuable space inside the spa and ensures that maximum volumes of water can be filtered through it. (9) Look for 5 layer insulation using 2 lb foam high density insulation. insulation. Although more expensive, this type of insulation results in many layers of dead air which allows motor heat to also keep water warm as well os being used for bubble operation. (10) A programmable 7 day timer that allows you to control your filtration and heater cycle very efficiently and results in operating operating costs of pennies a day. (11) The use of 2 speed circulating circulating pumps instead of single speed gives you more economical operations operations and choice of two operating modes. (12) The latest in digital top side controls which allows you to operate operate all pumps, heaters and lights from the convenience of inside your spa. No need to open your access doors. (13) A dedicated dealer with a track record which shows he or she takes good care of his or her customers and ensures you arc pampered and well instructed on the use of your new spa. This concludes the four-part series series on spas and their benefits. Please call if you have any questions questions to ask regarding the above discussion. Next week's topic: The heat is here! Should you buy an air conditioning unit? What types are there? I low do you size them? See you then I Œïje Comfort Shoppe 1(0 Baseline Rd. E., Rownwnvllle ffrVDnOPOOL SPAS 905-623-2956 CJ.P. to make an informed decision. decision. Just as a Realtor who deals in city properties will know about property taxes, school locations, resale values and the other factors important to your home buying decision, a rural Realtor will know about waterfront allowances, septic guidelines guidelines and most importantly, importantly, desired locations. Real Estate professionals professionals who are members of local real estate boards have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®), a comprehensive database of properties, The Realtor uses the database to call up descriptions, asking prices, locations, special features and pictures of properties that suit your needs and budget. This is an excellent excellent way to narrow your search and save enormous amounts of time. What to look for While a Realtor can brief you on the ins-and- outs of cottage ownership, it will help if you know about some of the special, considerations involved in purchasing vacation properties. properties. Two important factors that will affect your decision decision are location and waterfront access. Location generally refers to the township or municipality municipality of the property, while waterfront access indicates whether or not a property sits directly on. a shoreline and if not, how close a body of water suitable suitable for recreation lies. For those who live in urban centres, location will have a large bearing on price. The Friday and Sunday cottage country "rush hours" are facts of life and cottages which lie within an hour or so of the city will naturally be at a premium. Location can also refer to the desirability of a certain certain area. Is a property in a prime vacation destination? destination? Is it within town, situated situated close to local amenities amenities or off the beaten track? For most summer cottagers, cottagers, access to water rates highly on their wish lists. In fact, in some areas suitable beachfront properties properties are hard to find and even waterfront land zoned for cottage use has been bought up. Therefore, • if you're willing to sacrifice the convenience of being right on a shoreline, you can save quite a bit. Of course, if you can afford to commute commute a bit extra, the chances of finding a lake or river property at a good price arc much better. There arc other considerations considerations involved in buying buying cottages that you won't encounter in urban areas, For example, regulations governing septic systems arc usually quite strict and can vary from township to township. Also, most rural communities have regulations regulations that control how close you can build to the shoreline, This brings up another important issue, In many municipalities, there exists what is known as "shore allowances". This is a zone of reserved land on the shoreline owned by the Crown in the same sense that the city owns your sidewalk. This doesn't present present a major problem, but you many want to ask your Realtor whether or not you actually have title to your shoreline. So, when you've decided decided to take the plunge and buy your own piece of Ontario's vacation wonderland, wonderland, make sure you talk to a knowledgeable Realtor, arm yourself with a few facts and get ready to enjoy! Estate Home on Ravine Lot In The Rills of Liberty Only $ 410,000 This custom built home has everything! 2600 sq. ft on 1.51 acre lot with 150 foot frontage. Very private. Built in 1937, it has three bedrooms including huge master bedroom and ensuite bathroom. All oak kitchen with ceramic tile floor leading to a beautiful sun room and cozy family room. Huge dining and living rooms adjoining kitchen. Fully renovated basement with rec. room and wet bar, washroom, workshop, storage areas and access from double car garage. Oodles of closet space and second floor laundry room. Security system, central vacuum, central air and electric heat pump, In-ground lawn and garden irrigation system. 20 x 20 shed with dog kennel. 18 x 36 swimming pool with changehouse. Large deck with built-in firepit and cooking grill. Professionally landscaped with 12 x 18 Koi fish pond, waterfall, and two natural streams. Must be seen to be appreciated. Please phone 623-3303 to arrange for viewing. CUSTOMER SERVICE PRIORITY ■■^■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii STTTTb royal lepage I FRANK , , _ , iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii v -- JOhli Fowler Keal listate Services lid. Broker Soles Representative 234 King Street East, Bowmanville ■TRJTW 52 King St. West lilt W Bowmanville f Phone: (905) 623-2453 ■Bail ' Fax:(905)623-0136 GRANDMA'S COTTAGE Overlooking beautiful Head Lake. Exceptional property property reduced to sell at $95,000. Large wooded lot and garden area. On year-round township road. Detached garage - pine kitchen - appliances included. Enjoy the summer-just 90 minutes from Bowmanville. LOW PRICED STARTER HOME: Good north Bowmanville location. Lot is 104 x 100 irr. ft. Town sewer and water. ASKING JUST $98,000. See it today. 623-2453. BUILDING LOTS: On Rack Island, Rice Lake. Hydro; deeded mainland docking and parking. For details call Sales Rep. John Bate at 623-2453 or 697-1619. BUILDING LOT ON LANGSTAFF ROAD: Just north of County Rd. 9 - 6.15 Acres with spring or pond site. Levies paid - terms available. Call Assoc. Broker Bill Turansky at 623-2453 or 983-5420. Frank Real Estate Ltd. and Royal LePage trmiivi Working Mil IFKANKf Together For... ROYAL LEPAGE YOTH ■■■lllllllllillllll 1 Real ILslate Services I Jd., Broker 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 THOUSANDS SPENT Remodeled top to bottom, 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, French doors and hardwood floors in living living room, office on main floor, double detached garage, lot over 200 v deép;2 , deckS/$179,000.' " Call Jim Vinson* 623-3393 or 432-2356. COUNTRY LIVING Handyman special, 3 bedroom bedroom home on 1/2 acre lot close to town, lovely lot with western exposure. Call Joan Deegan* 623-3393 24 hr pager. BUSINESS RETAIL OFFICE You pick from as low as $300 per month. Good location - Bowmanville, ideal for start up or small business. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393 24 hr pager. fe GORGEOUS HOME - ORONO 62 x 152 lot, new windows and furnace, pine cupboards in kitchen, finished family room, upgraded carpet, double, double, can garage/ $449,900.' mit Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. BEST BUY IN BOWMANVILLE - $165,000. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, separate separate dining room and living room, eat-in kitchen with walkout, beautifully beautifully finished basement, 1 1/2 car garage. Shows terrific! Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. 7 MONTI INTEREST CASHBACK. MORTGAGl PLAN* REMT cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King SL E, Bowmanville 623-6000 Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 . 24 hr. pager 623-9263 (res.) OPEN HOUSE SUN,, JUNE 7,2-4p.m. NOW YOU CAN OWN YOUR HOME! $89,900. Lovely 3 bedroom lownhome In excellent condo area of 72 Martin Rd„ Bowmanville Bowmanvj „ e . Fea|ures maln floor walk-in to open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, walkout to fenced yard, walkout to garage, finished rec room and 4th bedroom downstairs. Central air, gas heating. Now here's the best newsl With $4700 down, this home will carry at $861 a mo. prln„ Interest, taxes and maintenance fees Included, Call Ron Moore now to view (905) 623-6000 24 hr. pager. David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 23 Years of Service COURTICE BUNGALOW On quiet court, forced air gas heat, walk-out oil of kitchen kitchen to deck, private fenced yard. Only $133,500. Also: $45,900. 3/4 acre building lot $49,900. 2 Ion acre wooded parcels $109,000. 4 bedroom vinyl, gas heal $118,900. 1 1/2 storey, 109 x 200'lot, workshop $229,900. Country rancher on 3 acres, Iroul stream For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, today! 623-6000. NEARLY NEW Dianne Warren* Sales Rep, Call 623-6000 r-; This lovely two storey home features: 3 bedrooms, two 4 pc. and one 2 pc. baths, largo master bedroom bedroom has a spacious walk-ln closet and 4 pc. ensuite ensuite with roman tub. The sunny eat-in kitchen lias upgraded cupboards and a walk-out to yard. Main floor family room. All for $158,500. Call Dianne Warren 623-6000 or Tor. Line 428-1206 PRICEREDUCED! Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at ' (905) 623-6000 ALL THIS FOR $179,900. Attractive 5 level sldosplit on a 59 x 175 It. lot on tho edge ol tho village ol Newcastle. 3 -*- 2 bedrooms, one - 4 pc., one • 3 pc„ and one ■ 2 pc. ballts. 10,7 x 10 It. oat-ln kllchon with oodles ol oak cupboards, Ground lloor family room with walkout to dock and backyard. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CENTURY HOME Wandor through tho plcturosquo gardens ol fills lovely homo sot on n 74 x 257 It. lot nnd thon treat yoursoll to nil tho charming nspocls ol tho house llsoll reminding you ol n tlmo gono by. $274,900. Cnll Mnrg or Linda lor NUMgnOU.STEATUBES, Call Marg Bain or Linda McLennan at (905) 623-6000. Call Linda McLennan** Associate) Broker 623-6000