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1 V Fire Drill Firefighters practice the use of an infrared camera at the Weslcyvillc fire training training facility last weekend. About 50 to 60 firefighters from Clarington underwent training. They worked on skills such as search and rescue, advancing fire hose, deploying ladders and working with breathing apparatus. The camera shown above can help locate people trapped in smoke-filled rooms where visibility is limited. Gntu^. Chris & Darlene Hobbs Sales Representatives "Specializing in Unique and EXCEL Country Properties" (905) 697-1550 HEAD FOR THE HILLS! Stunning custom 2700 sq. ft. home on about an acre! Vaulted ceilings, French doors, skylight, lots of windows windows and walkouts to welcome nature in! Four big bedrooms. Luxury ensuite bath. Beautiful honey oak kitchen! Formal living room and dining rooms. Family room walks out to knockout inground pool! Great big garage! Spotless in and out! On the edge of the Ganaraska Forest at Garden Hill $229,900. A LITTLE OLD FASHIONED? Step back to old fashioned family values in this gracious village Victorian! Large pine kitchen overlooks overlooks family room with woodburning woodburning fireplace. Grand living and dining dining rooms with high ceilings and warm wood floors. Three bedrooms. Two baths. Gas heal, large detached garage. Spacious, private hedged yard with circular drive and lowering Ireesl A delightful lifestyle home in the village ofOronol $189,900, Wellington BOWMANVILLK Exceptional Adult Lifestyle m Condominiums ■ 79 suite condominium residence ■ Located in the historic centre of Bowmanville ■ Small town friendliness, big city amenities ■ 1, 2 or 3 bedroom models arc available ■ Open concept designs with patios or balconies ■ Some suites with panoramic view of Lake Ontario ■ Complete array of recreational amenities Priced from $ 98,900 Site Hours: Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (905) 623-4445 Represented by Exit Realty Shirmax ©j.p. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ROYAL LEPAGE Independently Owned and ■■■IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Operated ■ FRANK REAL ESTATE 1 234 King Street East, Bowmanville | Telephone 623-3393. Toronto Lino 686-1035 INDUSTRIAL UNITS FOR $700 PER MONTH Located in Bowmanville. Modern building with drive-in door and 18 foot ceilings. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393 or 623-5927, 75 ACRES IN NEWCASTLE 2 road frontages with stream. 15 acres of beautiful park-like property with pine and cedar trees. This is the perfect property to build your dream home. Just listed listed at $167,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. 116 ACRES- OVERLOOKING OSHAWA Looking for a great spot to build your dream home? 95 acres of workable land and 2 acre pond. Very private. Asking $269,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. pLilel STROLL TO EVERYTHING Roomy century home with big dining room and 3+1 bedrooms. In a great area In Bowmanville. Asking $139,900. Call DlrkWoudstra* 623-3393 or 987-1350. til MAGNIFICENT STONE SIDESPLIT-LESKARD Absoluloly gorgeous with onk kllclion, sunkon living room, lor- mal dining room, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Has n finished family family room will) walkout to Sunroom nnd a 10 x 30' Inground pool. Also has a pnvod drlvowny with n 2-cnr garage. Asking $259,900, Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. 3 BEDROOM, 2 STOREY WITH GARAGE Finished basomonl, gas heat, above ground pool, and new rool, Located In Bowmanville close to schools. Asking $119,900. Call DlrkWoudstra* 623-3393 or 987-1350. Home Safety Guidelines Kitchen: • Never leave cooking unattended. • Use appropriate cooking cooking appliances and keep clean. • Keep a pot cover nearby to "put a lid on it" in the event of a fire. • Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. • Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical electrical cords and thermostats. thermostats. • Use appliances that have an automatic shutoff. shutoff. • Keep a timer handy to remind when oven and burners should be switched off. • If medications cause drowsiness - do not cook. • For insurance purposes purposes wood stoves must be installed by a professional. professional. • Use a temperature- controlled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. Living Room: • Always use a fire screen, making sure it is the correct size for the fireplace opening. • Do not overload electrical electrical outlets or use extension extension cords in place of additional outlets. • Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers which can smolder undetected undetected for several hours before bursting into flames. • Never leave cigarettes unattended in an ashtray. • Use safety ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre. • Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. Bedroom: • Install smoke alarms inside and outside bedrooms. bedrooms. • Check electrical appliances regularly - eicctric blankets, heating pads, curling irons, radios, televisions, irons. • Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas. Basement and Attic: • Remove all combustible combustible and flammable materials from the basement basement and attic. • Store gasoline in well-ventilated areas - not in basements or confined areas. • Use only approved containers to store and transport gasoline. • Have a thorough yearly maintenance check carried out on all aspects of the furnace by a professional. professional. • When replacing an old furnace or wiring, consult consult a professional to determine the most safe, economical and efficient system for your home. Garage and Workshop: • Flammable materials thinners, gasoline, paints, industrial cleaners - should be stored neatly in approved containers and away from ignition sources. • Do not smoke or leave matches or lighters in the garage or workshop. • Install and be knowledgeable knowledgeable in the use of the appropriate fire extinguisher extinguisher for the area. •Remove garbage, paper products and wood shavings regularly. The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, October 3, 1998 Page 13 This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. As fall sets in, another annual ritual begins in the "great outdoors" - closing up the cottage for winter. It's not so much the chill that cottage owners worry about, but the damage damage that ice, snow, animals and vandals can cause. Although every cottage is different and every cottage owner's closing check list is different, here are some basics to keep in mind. • Remove any valuables that could attract vandals, such as televisions, stereo and other electronic equipment. equipment. • Remove any food that might attract rats and other pests. • Remove docks and boats from the water. • Remove or hide any sharp or destructive tools such as knives, axes, saws, crowbars and hammers. Fire extinguishers can cause a mess, but could be useful in case of fire. Use your best judgement on whether to take these or leave them behind. • Remove water from everything - pipes, dishwashers, dishwashers, toilets, etc. Plumbing Don't just close down your plumbing system - drain it. This will prevent pipes from cracking and breaking over the winter. To drain the system, empty and clean all the pipes, valves, tanks and pumps. But before you begin, be sure to turn off the water heater both at the tank and at the circuit breaker. Also, put some antifreeze in the toilet bowl in case all the water hasn't drained. Wildlife Aim to keep out those critters that love to move in when you move out. Bats, mice and squirrels can wiggle in through the smallest of holes. Try to block any entry areas during during the summer when most of these animals are feeding feeding outdoors. By fall, many have already crawled into unlikely spaces. Your best bet is to clear all food that might encourage them to stay. Do place a wooden cap on CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Great Sale Pricesi" flyer. Page 19- 3-CD Portable Stereo, 44-1911-2 Copy reads: 3-CD Portable Stereo Should read: 3-Piece Portable Stereo. This is a 1-CD unit, not 3-CD We sincerely regret any inconvenience ej.p.we may have caused you. cn oied339.Aiizones the chimney to discourage birds and small animals from entering, and to stop any rain or snow. Security Keeping out vandals is a different kind of challenge. challenge. If you leave the cottage cottage secured like a vault (plywood over windows and doors), you arc encouraging forced entry and more damage is likely than if you left the door unlocked. Keep in mind that intruders often don't break into a cottage if they can't see inside. It's up to the individual cottager to decide how secure they want to leave their summer get-away. Regardless of your choice, always leave a note ' on the front door with £; local number through' which you may be 1 reached. This way, if the ! roof collapses or the cot- j tage is vandalized, a i passerby can call you if | they wish. i Safety I To ensure the stove, j fridge and other electrical j equipment are not used in j your absence, remove | fuses and hide them in aj safe place. This means I cleaning up and emptying J out the fridge first. 1' If your cottage is in d heavy snow area, consider 4 installing temporary supports supports to protect the roof from caving in. Don Van Alstyne Sales Rep. MOVE TO THE COUNTRY . n , no Hurry, won't last! This terrific brick bun- Lorraine galow on 1/2 acre mature treed pro- Van Alstyne perty features large living room, sepa- Sales Rep. rate dining room, main floor family room with fireplace, finished basement with hot tub, wood burning stove plus much more. Usted at $149,900. Call Don or Lorraine Van Alstyne Sutton Group Dynamic Realty Inc. (905) 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 5T ■ PRIORITY H^eeeilllllllllllllllllllll Broker ROYAL LePAGE Mepently Owned , , ■■■IIIII1IIIIIIIIIIII8II and Operated John Fowler frank real estate Soles Representative 234 King Street tot, Bowmanville Off. 623-3393 Res. 623-7928 WMU. cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King SL E., Bowmanville 623-6000 CENTRAL STARTER David Vinyl clad, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey. Newer gas Passant** ' iea1, eat ' n ^ lc * ien ' malure lrees - Asking $109,000. Assoc. Broker iâlSSl $45,900. 3/4 acre building lot Over 23 Years $219,900. Country rancher on 3 acres, of Service trout stream ; For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, todayl 623-6000, Marg Bain* Sales Rep. ' Call for details at (905) 623-6000 Comes with this well decorated and landscaped landscaped 4 bedroom, 2 storey home located in one of Bowmanville's choice areas. Main floor family room with fireplace, separate dining room, circular staircase leads to master bedroom bedroom with huge ensuite and sitting area. The eat-in kitchen has walkout to yard and play area. Asking $219,900. Call Marg Bain* (905) 623-6000. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 1-4 p.m. 70 HART BLVD NEWCASTLE Ca|| Linda Lovingly cared for 3 bedroom link. Bay ... „ window overlooks 138 ft. fenced yard with McLennan lovely gardens, multi-level decking, above Associate ground pool and hot tub. Spacious rec Rrnkpr room. Gas heat. $146,900. Go Highway 2 to Rudell Road, south on Rudell to Hart. 623-6000 Follow signs. Call Linda McLennan** (905) 623-6000. Ron Moore* SENIORS OR FIRST T1MEÜS This beautiful raised bungalow with 1 1/2 car garage is tastefully decorated. In River Valley Estates in Bowmanville. It has an open concept living room/dining room and eat-in kitchen with loads of oak cupboards, finished rec room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms (2 up, 1 down), 2 - 4 pc. bathrooms. Central air. A pleasure pleasure to view and priced to sell at $143,900. This won't last so call Ron Moore now at 623-6000. DON'T DELAY Charming 3 bedroom semi with fenced yard, eat-in kitchen, loads of cupboards, gas into house. Close to downtown Bowmanville and schools. Ideal for first time buyers, carries less than rent. Call Ron Moore* to inspect 623-6000. GROUP 6 FREE Call 697-1700 INTEREST \ Your Neighbourhood BPtÇft EXCLUSIVELY FROM SUTTON 'Certain conditions apply Specialists 39 FRY CRESCENT, ASPEN SPRINGS $147,900. Betty Smith Sales Rep. 3 bedroom link home on large pie-shaped lot. Master bedroom bedroom with 4 pc. ensuite, spacious eat-in oak kitchen with walkout to big backyard, main floor laundry, gas fireplace in living room, finished basement with wet bar and 2 pc. bath, gas heat. Walk to new public school and park! Call Betty Smith for details 1-888-226-2230. Rinske Wagenaar Broker READY FOR FALL! ARE YOU READY TO SELL? Call Rinske for a complimentary market evaluation of your home. Special incentive available for buyers. Call 697-1700 and ask for Rinske. ■ not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently In a contract with a broker. INTERIOR DECORATOR'S HOME This beautiful two storey brick homo Is situated on a landscaped lot in popular Bowmanville neighbourhood. Greenhouse kitchen, ceramic flooring, main floor family room with gas fireplace are only some of the features of this exquisite homo. Four largo bedrooms, master bedroom bedroom has a sitting area and live piece ensuite with Jacuzzi bath. Access right from house to the double car garage which Is drywallcd and Insulated. Too many features to list them all. Just move right Inll! All the decorating decorating Is professionally done. Listed at $219,900. Call Janice Parish at Sutton Group Dynamic 905-697-1700 for more Information. Janice Parish Sales Rep. Bob Craig Sales Rep. 65 p, NEDALE( COURTICE Vendors have moved to Newfoundland. Price reduced to $202,900, Have a look at this very attractive family home. 4 bedrooms, finished on three levels, Immediate possession. Call Bob Craig to view before Sunday 697-1700. 3 bedroom backspllt on a 1.5 acre lot surrounded by mature trees and beautifully landscaped. Hugo country kitchen with two walkouts to patio, and to sunroom complote with hot tub. Finished roc room with airtight woodstovo. Rotlticoil to $214,900. To view call Rose Sailer at 697-1700. 110 ACRE FARM On 6th Concession, east of 115 Hwy„ big house, suitable for horses or storage. 121 ACRES Vacant farm land, Mosport Road, fairly level, excellent view. 88 ACRES 5 Acres cedar, excellent pond. Call Henry Elkens 697-1700 or 983-5279. Henry Etkns Sa leu Rep.