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L : V ' : * " , - ' I BP* I iv I W • , V v v ^ , - jw «gÉ ;> > VJ ' " 1 g ■ • J 4 ' ' • # i i ■ «•- ■'/ -c ' ; ' i ■ m *1 , / - v »'. • •<■' i.'-'i*. ; . - v,< > ' -, -- : I ■'YL, j. 85 i MB ■ •S' - jin • ' C/ose Inspection Members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps, Bowmanvillc Branch 279, underwent their 18th annual review at the Orono Arena last Sunday. The Reviewing Officer for the event was incumbent MPP John O'Toole. The annual inspection represents the grand finale of the cadets' year's work. Cottagers Call for Stronger Environmental Protection > The Federation of Ontario Cottagers' ■Associations represents represents 500 local associations with a combined membership membership of 60,000 cottagers and 250,000 cottage users. With a provincial election election scheduled for June 3, FOCA is pressing for political political commitments from the three major political parties that will lead to better environmental protection in the province. FOCA has joined two alliances that arc i PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. West Bowmanvllle Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 111! SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 BUNGALOW with 66 ft. x 165 ft. lot located close to shopping, hospital and downtown. Gas heat, 2 bedrooms. JUST $119,000. Call Sales Rep. John Bate for appointment 623-2453 Bus. or 697-1619 Res. COTTAGE TIME - BUILDING LOTS Available on Rice Lake Island. Hydro - mainland parking and docking-just minutes from mainland. Priced from $28,500. Call Sales Rep. John Bate at 623-2453 for more info. BUILDING LOT on Hwy. 2 east of Newcastle - area of newer homes - 118 ft. x 362 ft. = .99 acre. Drilled well. $57,900. Call Peter Kowal, Broker. LANGSTAFF ROAD BUILDING LOT 6.15 Acres for just $44,900. Located just north of County Rd. 9. Good terms available. Call Assoc. Broker BillTuransky at 623-2453 or 983-5420 Res. Real W Estate with Betty Smith Surveys and Real Estate Transactions In a Real Estate transaction who is responsible for providing a survey if one can't be found? When you're selling a property, you'll probably be requested by your purchasers to provide them with a house location survey to show them what they're buying. A survey is also necessary for buyers to arrange mortgage financing and lor registering the transaction at the Land Registry Office. A plan of survey, made by a LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR, legally defines and describes exactly what you're actually buying or selling. These plans show the boundaries of the property and location of all improvements (buildings, garages, etc.) They also outline Easements. Richts- ol'-Wav and Encroachments, all of which entitle other people 'to partial use of your property. .. On a standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale form, the Vendor is obligated only to provide documents in his possession, If the vendor cannot locate a suitable survey and is unwilling to pay for a new one, the responsibility usually lies with the Purchaser to do so, if one is required. Sometimes a compromise can he worked out between the putties (possible to share the cost or "build it into the selling price"). Before ordering a new survey, however, there are a number of locations that should be cheeked in order to find an existing one eg: the Vendor's solicitor's office, the Vendor's current mortgagee, the Land Registry Office, neighbours on either side of the property. Typically, your home and land represent your greatest assets, So whether you're Buying or Selling, the cost of a survey, when compared to the total financial Real Estate transaction, is more than a reasonable price to pay for peace of mil'll anil smooth closings!! If you're thinking of buying or selling in the near future and looking lor an EXIMMIKNCKI) LOCAL HKAI/I'OR. please give me a etdl (905) 697-1700. * YOUR QUESTIONS and comments are important to me. I CAN BE REACHED AT SUTTON GROUP-DYNAMIC REALTY INC. 129 KINO STREET BAST, BOWMANVILLE • 905-697-1700 FAX 905-697-3585 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Friday, June 4, 1999 Page 13 CMHC Can Help With Year 2000 Problems in the Home Ready for Y2K? Key information, to help homeowners homeowners and renters anticipate and deal with potential effects of year 2000 (Y2K) problems, is available from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Aimed at homeowners and occupants of single family family and high-rise buildings, the two new CMHC publications, publications, "Preparing Your Home For Y2K" and "Preparing Your Apartment For Y2K", address situations specific to homes. This information is also available on CMHC's web site at: www.cmhc- schl.gc.ca CMHC is working with other government departments departments to co-ordinate and share information dealing with year 2000 housing preparedness. preparedness. While it is not known exactly what the extent of problems on January 1, 2000 will be, there arc some reasonable preparations we can make in our homes. These two new CMHC fact sheets will help smooth the transition to the next millennium. While most authorities agree few household appliances appliances will be directly affected, affected, the bigger. problem for home owners appears to be whether utilities will be able to supply electricity, natural gas, water and telephone service without interruption. Utility companies have indicated indicated the Y2K problem should not affect services. To be safe, consult local utilities to see if they have any recommendations recommendations for Y2K preparation. Homeowners should check newer furnaces and electronic thermostats, heat pumps, security systems, garage door openers, in- house elevators and medical devices (oxygen, dialysis, personal alert). Contact manufacturers manufacturers or dealers to see if appliances are compliant. Apartment dwellers, especially those in high-rise units, have additional concerns, concerns, They should enquire about the central building systems, such as front door opencrs/vestibule intercoms, security systems and elevators, elevators, which arc all the responsibility of the building management. Contingency plans, to deal with potential disruptions, should be in place as well. For copies of the two CMHC information brochures on Y2K home preparedness preparedness or other informa lobbying the government government and the other parties on measures to reduce air pollution pollution - the OntAIRio campaign campaign and the Clean Air Alliance. A major focus of these groups is to persuade persuade the government government to require the five coal burning generating generating stations in the province to convert convert to cleaner burning natural gas. Coal-powered Coal-powered : plants are the single greatest contributor to the discharge of mercury mercury and other heavy rqetals into the air. FOCA wants a commitment that .increased funding will be provided to the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources, including Ontario Parks, so that they can adequately adequately carry out their mandates. FOCA wants a commitment that land use in newly established provincial parks and conservation reserves will be determined on a case-by.-casc basis. Local citizens citizens should play a major role in deciding on permitted permitted uses such as hunting, commercial commercial fishing, fur harvesting, wild rice harvesting, harvesting, tourism facilities, facilities, recreation trails and others. This is common sense as well as being a basic democratic right. We do not want government to legislate what can and cannot take place in our parks and conservation reserves. The incoming govern m c nt should reintroduce reintroduce the Cottage Pollution Control Program previously previously administered administered by the Ministry of the Environment, or an equivalent program with a (I e tj u tt t e resources. FOCA wants to see the introduction introduction of m a n d a lory inspection of septic septic systems prior to the sale of property, to he paid for by the owner, REALTY SERVICES LTD. BOWMANVILLE BEST BUY!! $149,900. 1430 square feet. Foyer with spiral staircase. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room with bay window. Master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Impeccable décor. Central air. A must see!! Call Neil Ryan, Broker, for an appointment. 434-5128 or Toll Free 1-877-629-RYAN. Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of June 2nd, 1999 ■ ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTCACE. . 5,04% 6 Months 5.85% 4 Year ... 6.50% I Year 5.96% 5 Year ... 6.60% 2 Year...; 6(45% 7 Year ... 6.84% 3 Year 6.40% 10 Year ... 6.99% 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 DELTONA 10 ASHDÂLE CRES., BOWMANVILLE ■pi two-storey family home features four bedrooms, finished rec room, wood burning ■ fireplace, central sir conditioning, walk-out from kitchen to wrap-around deck, Mly fenced yard • ' ^ : \ .-v ' ■ - ' ■ _ • e B - ■. ■ »■ . ' e . -X >'▲ m m Close to Mall and 401.) I™ 5 * T\m MïÏÏïïMViHm lion in the CMHC "About Your House" scries contact CMHC at: Canadian Housing Information Centre, 700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Kl A 0P7, Telephone: l-800-668-2642, Fax: (613) 748-4069, www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca Other government departments departments also have useful information information on Y2K. For more information contact: Task Force Year 2000 Secretariat, Telephone: l-800-270-8220 (TDD l-800-465-7735) http://stratcgis.ic.gc.ca/sos20 00 And finally, as the year 2000 approaches, here are a few simple general precautions precautions that everyone can take to prepare. - Have extra blankets or sleeping bags on hand - Have two or three days supply of easily prepared (without heat or hydro) food on hand - Have flashlights, batteries, batteries, lamps and candles on hand - Have two or three days supply of drinking water on hand - Have at least one phone that does not require an electric electric outlet to work (cellular phone) - Have a battery powered or wind-up radio on hand - Have a back-up power supply if your basement needs a sump pump to stay dry ROYAL LEPAGE ■■■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii FRANK REAL ESTATE Broker Independently Owned and Operated 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 LESKARD CHURCH-1885 Completely renovated with quality materials. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful kitchen, stained windows and central air. Absolutely gorgeous! gorgeous! Just listed at $229,900. Call Charlie Reid* at 623-3393 or 983-5914. OPEN I HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1999 2:00 • 4:00 p.m. 73 Duke Street, Bowmanville Spotless 3 + 1 bedroom brick bungalow on large loi (50 1 x 165') In Bowmanville. Hardwood floors in Ihe 3 bedrooms, master bedroom has a SGWO to deck, super large eat-in kitchen, finished rec room with gas fireplace and much, much more. $154,900. Call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393 or 697-0332. SUNDAY, JUNE 6,2-4 p.m. 97 Champine, Bowmanville Compared to others - this is Ihe winner! With 1465 square feel, walkout from eat- in kitchen, gas heat and fireplace, 2 1/2 baths, central air conditioning, double driveway, new paint. Take Liberty SI. N. to Freeland to Jollow, watch for Open House signs. Listed at $145,900. Call Dirk Woudstra* at 623-3393 or 987-1350. Royal LePage - Frank Report WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY A CONDOMINIUM Phone the New Home Warranty Program in your province and make sure your builder is registered. 2. Ask for the minutes for the past 12 months of the condominium association. Look for items such as high crime rates, imminent repairs and noise complaints. 3. Check with the city to make sure another building isn't slated for construction in front of the one you are interested in. 4. If applicable to your province, ask your realtor for the property condition disclosure statement. It requires the owner of the property to disclose things such as imminent repairs to the roof. 5. Ask about condominium fees, past, current and projected. Do the fees include utilities? 6. Check out the common facilities in the building and decide how much use you will get out of them. You will end up paying for the upkeep of a pool or workout room whether you use it or not. 7. Read over the complex's bylaws. Find out how many units are rented, how many are owned and whether items such as pets, barbecues or exterior decorations are allowed. 8. Ask about the building's reserve fund, a pool of money set aside for repairs. Are there any repairs slated and is the fund adequate given the age of the building? For more information, call today! Illllllllllllllll ROYAL LEPAGE ■■■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii FRANK REAL ESTATE Independently Owned and Operated, Broker Bus: (905) 623-3393 Tor: (905) 686-1035 Fax: (905) 623-9574 Res: (905) 623-7928 Customer Service Guaranteed Competitive Rates Guaranteed John Fowler Sales Representative 234 King Street East Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1P5 0M w cornerstone realty ltd., realtor @ 104 King St. £., Bowmanville 623-6000 Every Minute of Every Day... FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION FROM REMAX 1-800-288-8897 Then enter the extension number THOUSANDS IN UPGRADES Doug Humohrev** Charming detached 3 bedroom home with orlgl- .. J;, nal wood trim throughout, hardwood floors. U n« r- r 0 Newly renovated oat-ln kitchen, now garden Hall of Fame doors In dining room, now gas bollor. Brick Call. detached garage with parking lor 5 cars. Private 623-6000 fenced yard. $134,900. Call Doug Humphrey** 623-6000 or 428-1206 (Tor.) Marg Bain* Sales Rep, Call for details at (905) 623-6000 FAMILY GROWING UP? GIVE THEM THEIR OWN SPACE!!! Tills lovely home lealures both family room and rec room, two lull baths, 3 + 1 bedrooms, separate dining dining room and more, Asking $167,900. Call Marg Bain* 623-6000 for details. Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 6, \ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 22 MANN STREET Tnstofully docoralod 1050 squaro loot raised bungalow on a 107 loot loll Bright, open concept, Master bedroom with sliding sliding gloss walkout, 2 • -I ploco bathrooms, Vory largo rec room will) llroplaco, Gas boat. Foncod yard, Includos 15 (ool A/Q pool and children's playhouse. $145,900. Go Liberty North to Concession street, turn oast to Mann, Call Linda McLennan** 623-6000, JUST LISTED! 2 bedroom bungalow on n ,53 acre lot, Hugo oat-ln kllchon, Spacious living room with llroplaco, broozoway with pantry to attached single car garage, Lovely garden with poronnl- als galore and pond. Torilllc potential, Asking $119,000. Call Linda McLennan*' 623-6000,