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I Page 16 The Claringlon/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, June 27, 1998 Courtice South Valedictorians Courticc South P.S. Principal Pat Adams congratulates valedictorians Matthew Wills and Katie Pabclico following their address to graduating students. The end- of-lerm assembly featured farewell speeches from students and teachers as well as performances from the school choir and Danccfcsl dancers. 10 Most Frequent House Problems In the most recent survey, the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors, (OAM1) compiled the following list of the most frequently found problems in the homes that its members inspected: 1. Improper Surface Grading/!) rainage This was by far the most frequently found problem, reported by 35.8% of the survey survey respondents. It is responsible responsible for the most common of Estate Home on Ravine Lot In The Rills of Liberty Only 5 410,000 This custom built home has everything! 2600 sq. ft on 1.51 acre lot with 150 foot frontage. Very private. Built in 1987, 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. . v,,Eraiik.R.tuljtiAto-TffUlx#BtL4ioy:il^.ePagcj -, f Working;V.| Together For ... ROYAL LePAGE YOU! Real F-slatc Services l .Id . Broker 234 King Street East, Bowmanvillc Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 CENTURY INCOME HOME-4 UNITS Live free in this large majestic home and be a part of Bowmanville's history. The other other 3 units will more than cover the mortgage. $192,000. Call Jim Vinson* 623-3393 or 432-2356. GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD 1300+ SQ. FT. 2 storey, 3 bedroom link home in the Aspen Springs subdivision. Has a large master bedroom with a 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Walkout from kitchen to backyard. Good size living and dining room. Asking 5132,500. Call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393 or 697-0332. GORGEOUS POWER OF SALE On an 80 x 220 foot lot this 3 bedroom bungalow has central central air, central vac and a sunken sunken front room with hardwood floors. Also has a single car garage and backs onto a golf course. $136,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. IDEAL FOR USER/INVESTOR 2200 sq. ft. commercial building close to beer store, major food store and school. Good tenants. Good net rents. Asking $249,000. Vendor will hold first mortgage. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393 or 623-5927. Steve Lawrence Sales Representative sutton group-excel realty inc. 600 Grandview St. S., Unit II8, Oshawa, Ontario PRICE SLASHED TO $119,900, Move In and Save on Rent! Beautiful Family Honiel Large family sized eat-in kitchen. kitchen. Family room has walkout to fenced yard. Professionally landscaped front entrance. New windows, carpeting, and soffit and eaves. To view call Steve Lawrence at 987-7653. COUNTRY COURT SETTING Quiet court. Very clean open concept 3 bedroom bungalow. Bright kitchen. Hugo country sized loi willi two largo sliods. Now lurnaco in '97. Partly fin- Ishod basement with 4th bedroom bedroom or playroom. Listed at $135,300, For viewing call Sieve . Lawrence at 987-7653. HOBBY FARM 3 bedroom bungalow on 14.92 acres. Separate dining room. Better than new. New gorgeous white kitchen, roof, wiring, carpet, floors. Inground pool. Listed at $234,900. For viewing call Steve Lawrence at 937-7653. GENTLEMAN'S HOBBY FARM AND ORCHARD 43.19 acres. Heavenly properly with a working, orchard and excellent outbuildings. Bush, small crook, workable land. Super 1900 sq. ft: all brick ranch bungalow that shows a "10". Try your olfor on tills dream property. property. Listed at $276,900. For viewing call Steve Lawrence at 987-7653. DESIRABLE NORTH END BOWMANVILLE Grant location qulol stroot North ond Bowmanvlllo. 4 bodroom homo with liugo foncod sldo yard. Gorgeous now oak kllclion. Listed at $134,900. For viewing call Stove Lawrence at 987-7653. , Canada Day at Cullen Gardens Festival of Flowers with thousands of annuals in expertly designed gardens including a GIANT floral Peacock. Kids playground with splash pools, water slide and Miniature Golf (pay as you play). Lyndc Valley Pioneer Ride - a 15 minute trip hack in time to ealcli a glimpse of a day in the life of some of Whitby's early settlers. Two travelling exhibits from the Ontario Science Centre: "The Seeing Brain". Explore human visual perception perception through art, illusion and experiment. Plus! Opticklcs - OGH Hosts Last Annual Meeting Oshawa General Hospital held its last Annual General Meeting on June 23. The theme of the mccling was Past, Present and Future. At the end of July, Oshawa General Hospital is amalgamating amalgamating with Bowmanville's Memorial Hospital, Norllt Durham Health Services and Whitby General Hospital to form a new corporation to be named Lakcridgc Health Corporation. Do you believe everything you sec? A collection of 23 photos will intrigue, tantalize or tickle your powers of perception. perception. Work of Gera Dillion. Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada will set up day camp in period costume. Battle - Re-enactments in the afternoon. Entertainment Schedule 11 a.m. - Battle Re-enact ment, 12 noon - Hard Drive Blue Grass Band, 1 p.m. - Battle Re-enactment, 1:30 p.m. - Dance with Barncc, the Purple Dinosaur, 2 p.m. - Hard Drive Blue Grass Band. 3 p.m. - Battle Re-enactment, 3:30 p.m. - Dance ^viili Barncc, the Purple- Dinosaur, 4 p.m. - Hard Drive Blue Grass Band, 7:30 p.m'. - Bromley Youth Concert Band on tour. Really Shirmax 214 King St. E„ Bowmanville DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH? Call me now for a Market Evaluation without cost or obligation. 623-4445 or Res. (905) 786-291T WILMA ENTWISLE eJp 1 -800-264-3963 Sales Rep. ^ household maladies: water penetration of the basement or crawl space. 2. Improper Electrical Wiring..... A significant number (19.9%) chose this item as the most common home defect, which includes such situations as insufficient clqc- trical service to the house, inadequate overload protection protection and amateur, often dangerous, dangerous, wiring connections. 3. Roof Damage Although reported by only 8.5% of the respondents as the most common problem, problem, roof leakage, caused by old or damaged shingles or improper flashing, was considered considered by OAHI members to be a frequent problem. 4. Heating Systems Problems in this category include broken or malfunctioning malfunctioning operation controls, blocked chimneys and unsafe exhaust disposal. 5. Poor Overall Maintenance Even the novice home buyer is usually aware of this situation, demonstrated by such signs as cracked, peeling, peeling, or dirty painted surfaces, crumbling masonry, makeshift wiring or plumbing plumbing and broken fixtures or appliances. 6. Structurally Related Problems Many houses, as, a result /.«FfroWémsrtneBéTirjwrWtÀ ' the other categories, sus taj n damage to such structural components as foundation walls, floor joists, rafters and window and door headers. 7. Plumbing Though never ranked by the respondents as a Number One problem, plumbing defects still rank high among the house problems encountered encountered and include the existence existence of old or incompatible piping materials, as well as faulty fixtures and waste lines. 8. Exteriors Flaws in a home's exterior, exterior, including windows, doors and wall surfaces, are responsible responsible for the discomfort of water and air penetration, but rarely have structural significance. significance. Inadequate caulking and/or weatherstripping are the most common culprits. 9. Poor Ventilation Perhaps due to overly ambitious efforts to save energy, many home owners have "over-sealed" their homes, resulting in excessive interior moisture. This can cause rotting and premature failure of both structural and non-structural elements. 10. Miscellaneous This category includes primarily interior components; components; often cosmetic in nature, which were not found frequently enough to rank individually in our survey. NOTES: (a) It is significant that within this list often problem categories, at least four arc directly related to the damaging damaging effects of water. It is apparent, therefore, that after a home is built (presumably in a structurally sound manner), manner), keeping water out is the homeowner's most important - and continually challenging - objective. (b) It should be most clearly understood that the statistics relating to electrical and plumbing problems and roofing in particular, will vary greatly depending upon regional climates and building building codes and that this list, therefore, represents an aver- W- (e) In addition, the age of a home plays a significant role in these findings. In older, urban houses problems such as heating system failure, failure, inadequate electrical service service and worn plumbing can he fourni with much greater frequency than reflected in this survey. (d) Survey response percentages percentages were given only for the first three categories because they were so high and statistically meaningful.. Items 4 through 10 were ranked significantly lower than the top three, ^ EXCLUSIVELY f) FROM SUTTON MONTHS rriSul nm - \ Cl»» 6 FREE = INTEREST back Bob Craig Sales Rep. Call 697-1700 - Your Neighbourhood Specialists 'Certain conditions apply BEAUTIFUL ONE BEDROOM TRAILER in zoo trailer park, shows like a ten includes fridge and stove. Asking $22,2001 Vendor says bring offers over $20,000. Cail Bob Craig at 697-1700 for more details. Betty Smith Sales Rep. 1 1 ' V : • / r WALK TO THE BEACH AND THE PARK AT BOND HEAD, $136,900 , : Just listed, 60 Metcalf St. Newcastle. Very spacious 3 plus 1 bedrooms, aluminum sided bungalow on 3/4 acre with mature trees and fruit trees! Huge kitchen, partially finished basement. Act fast! Call Betty Smith at 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230. n i ■ V.: Ann Simpson Sales Rep, HAVE YOU HEARD? Go train service Toronto - Peterborough by 1999. Buy now before prices escalate. Fantastic 3 bedroom bungalow on 2.56 acres within walking distance to train stop. Relax amid mature trees on dead-end road. Call Ann Simpson 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230 "COURT LOCATION" This three bedroom brick bungalow is situated on a .24 acre lot. Excellent Newcastle neighbourhood neighbourhood and backs onto park. Enjoy summer in your inground pool. Fully finished basement with rec room and bar. Listed at $157,900. Call Janice Parish at Sutton Group Dynamic for your personal showing 905-697-1700. Janice Parish Sale's Rep. HELPS I've sold all of my listings but I still havë buyers. For 100% attention to the sale of your home please call Debbie Balenko Call Debbie Balenko at 697-1700. Debbie Balenko Sales Rep. 4 Bedroom .Backsplit $179,900. is 1 fe. Located in desirable area of Bowmanville, close to a school and park. This home shows pride of'ownership and features a large family room with a gas fireplace and sliding glass walkout to a privately fenced yard. : :i Call Joanne McNab or Rinske Wagenaar 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230 Sutton Group Dynamic i^eWMIER IS HERE, GREAT TIME TO SELL! SOLD! 65 Champine Square, Bowrpanville 50 Chance Court, Bowmanville 135 Elgin St., Bowmanville Ask for the 6 months INTEREST FREE mortgage! Free Evaluation Certificate with his ad no obligation For more information please call Aline Guyon 697-1700 or toll free 983-9102 Aline Guyon Sales Rep. «•fgrÆ* W/!& REYAW cornerstone realty ltd., realtor ® 104 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-6000 t COME ON HOME! This home is waiting for you. Detached 1 1/2 storey brick and alum, with detached garage sits on a lot Ron W jth 66' frontage. Salés Rep. Large eat-in kitchen with loads of cupboards, 623-6000 separate living and dining room. This immacu- 24 hr. pager lately clean home has lots of character and 623-9263 (res.) charm. Located within walking distance of downtown Bowmanville. Priced at $138,900. Call Ron Moore* now to view (905) 623-6000 24 hr. pager. l L ; ;l l (TV ' '"s e r ™ Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 6 - 8 p.m. 262 King St. W., Newcastle Village Spacious 5 level sidesplit with huge kitchen, loads of oak cupboards and a picture window. Main floor family room, 3 + 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and separate entrance to the finished basement, basement, 1/4 acre lot. Asking $179,900. Call Marg Bain* for more info 623-6000. HOME FOR THE HANDYMAN 1 1/2 storey, 4 bedrooms; bedrooms; 2 • 4 pc. baths, workshop, on a 109' x 200' country lot In area of upscale homes, needs i eh,mB TLC. Only $118,900. Ask for David. David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 23 Years of Service Also: S45.900. country lot in Kendal t $49,900. two 10 acre treed parcels ' $109,000. 4 bedroom, 11/2 Storey vinyl . $133,500. Courtice • newer brick bungalow on court; 5229,900. approx. 1800 sq. IL rancher on 3 acres For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Pàssant", Associate Broker, today! 623-6000. LOOKING FOR CHARM & CHARACTER TUDOR STYLING but al a reasonable Beckons you into this 4.1 price? Then you must bedroom Century home see this 1 1/2 storey 3 situated on a 1/3 acre lot bedroom home on a 72 x w jth inground pool. This 112 It. lot. Features hard- S n ac | 0US home has ils X 5.™" 35 -, WLStffi bathrooms and a great ?! e ? . or . * 0 L a rw?nr! am little back porch. Asking Listed at $269,900. $132 900, Call Linda McLennan* lor numerous details on both these properties 623-6000, Call Linda McLennan*' Associate Broker 623-6000 Doug Humphrey** Member of Hall of Fame Call 623-6000 JUST LISTED Excellent 4 bedroom backsplit with mature trees, fenced yard and gas heat. Asking $127,900. PIZZA BUSINESS 1ST TIME OFFERED! Excellent Profitable Pasta Restaurant in Bowmanville. Established 22 years. Owners retiring. Asking $199,900. Call Doug Humphrey** 623-6000 or 428-1206 (Tor.) FARM LIVING THAT'S THE LIFE! What a way lo raise a family - fresh air and room to roam. Superb hobby (arm In Orono on 43 acres, with a small barn. This homo and property is picturo period. period. Almost now homo with hardwood hardwood floors, Country kitchen, old fashioned panlry. The list goes on! $289,900. • JUST LISTED Unique 3 bedroom bungalow bungalow on large fenced lot. Cathedral celling In living room, huge kitchen kitchen with walkout lo deck plus double garage. Asking $169,900. SUPER STARTER PRICED TO BE SOLD NOW!!! Paul DcJager* Sales Rep. (905) 623-6000 RECENT UPDATES Inch roof and evos In '97 and now kitchen doors in '90, just to name a lew. Located in llio north ond of Bowmanville within walking distance to school and all amenities. Situated on extra wide lot willi detached garage. SUPER 4 LEVEL SPLIT close to parks, schools and all amenities. Neutrally decorated throughout with SGWO to sldoyard off kitchen, bay window In dining room, enclosed front porch and fully fenced yard. Call Paul DeJager for more information 623-6000 or 428-1206. n h 3 3 q n 4 u a v 0 J I) a 3 n d w H 71 ll ;il Hi ib ') 1 H u !J .1 G h Ui •t; 'it: jf ni •a iW in