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Page 22 The Clarington/Courlice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 26, 1998 How to Prepare for an Open House Dinner is Served : Friends of the late Carson Elliott turned out Friday, December 11 lit, for a dinner at Si. Joseph's Church in Bowmanville. Anybody in need of a Christmas meal was invited to attend. And the number of volunteers who came to serve was about three times what organizers hoped for. Just a few of the people helping out in the kitchen arc pictured above. The food and trimmings, the work of the volunteers, the musical musical entertainment and transportation were all donated. The meal was dedicated to the late Carson Elliott, who supported so many charitable causes in the Bowmanville area. Plans call for the dinner to become an annual event. This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. Getting the ' maximum exposure possible is a key part of any home sale. That's why it pays to sell your home with the help of a Realtor through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). MLS provides provides details of your home to all real estate professionals in the area and markets the property property to a broad range of potential potential buyers. To further maximize exposure, exposure, your Realtor may recommend recommend you hold one or two types of open houses as soon as the properly goes on the market. The first will be an open house for Realtors only. ■ If your home-is attractive and wcll-priccdi many of the Realtors at the open house will make arrangements to bring clients to sec your home immediately. Your Realtor may also recommend one or more open ' houses for the general public. Although this type of open house tends to attract a lot of "browsers", if your borne is clean, attractive; well-priced and in good repair, it could turn a "browser" into a buyer. Some purchasers want to gel the "feel" of several neigh bourhoods before they begin working with a Realtor. Open houses will attract these potential buyers. Most open houses for the public arc held on a weekend afternoon when potential buyers often have more time to drive through neighborhoods. neighborhoods. You will have to work out dates with your Realtor that fit your schedule. If you have pets, the Realtor may suggest you remove them from the home during the open house, since their presence presence could be distracting. Your Realtor will likely recommend you and your family be away from the home during the open house as well. If you remain home, prospective buyers may feel compelled to rush their visit to. avoid disturbing you. You want them to feel relaxed and to take the time to really sec the features of your property. Potential buyers may also feel uncomfortable commenting commenting on your home in your presence. This hampers your Realtor's ability to sell the home since buyer feedback is essential in making any deal. Your Realtor will suggest ways to prepare your home for an open house to make it a secure, enjoyable experience for everyone. Do ensure that the Realtor asks for the name, address and telephone num ber of everyone who attends. Your Realtor should also try to walk through the home with each visitor. Here arc some general tips to help you prepare for the big day. • Attend to any potential hazards - electrical wires crossing open areas, sharp table or counter top corners, slippery stairs and walkways, fragile items that can be easily easily damaged. • Lock away or remove valuables such as jewelry, cameras, compact discs, coins and currency. • Avoid cooking food with strong odors such as fish. The scent of lresh-brcwcd coffee, home-made bread and cook- ; ies can be very welcoming. , • In poor weather, provide a place for overshoes, boots, umbrellas and coats. • A warm fire on a cold day will make your home feel inviting and cozy. But be sure your Realtor is prepared to look after the fireplace while you're not home. John Beirness Receives Award for Contributions to Education in Durham Christmas Generosity from Realtors In an effort to make Christmas a little brighter, the Durham Region Real Estate Board presented the Salvation Army, Bowmanville, with a cheque for $250 last week. The money was donated to help provide provide Christmas turkey dinners, gifts and toys for those less fortunate. Accepting the cheque from Joe Jeronimo (right) is Isabelle Jones of the Salvation Army. by Joyce Kelly At this opportunity 1 would like to wish the editor and staff of the newspaper, the readers of this column and the many regular contributors contributors a very -Merry Christmas and Happy blew Year. May your holiday time be both very pleasant 'and sale. ' ; Several deaths have affected local families recently. Miss Vera -Fordcr who has been a resident m a nursing home in Peterborough for several years, passed away at the age of 96 years. Her funeral was Tuesday in Peterborough with interment in the Cartwright Anglican Cemetery. Sympathy. is extended to her niece Joyce! Fofstef 9rakPctitoWs>WaltgL. and- •Llo'ÿa-Wriglk of tp' 1 ; community with others elsewhere. elsewhere. Mr. M. Mantle of Greensboro passed away last week with the funeral service service held at Port Perry on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to his sons Martin, Bill and John and their lam- ; dies on their loss. ■ Mr. David Marwood of Devins Rd. passed away suddenly on Saturday Sympathy is extended to his family. His funeral service will be held.on Wednesday morning from Waggs Funeral Chapel in Port Perry. Better health is wished for John Archer and for Manny Saltariche who is a patient in Bowmanville Hospital. There were 14 at the euchre on Tuesday evening with the following winners - Verna Slute, Richard Potter, Belly Hockley, Kay Brown, M"ary Cannon, Edna Manns and Doris Manns. Lucky draws were won by Marie Gibson, Norman Rohrer, Don Putscy, Verna Robinson, Charlie Campbell and Lois Huntington. There will ; bc euchre during the holidhys on December 52) ammMm Off Frmy noonrWilM' VanCamp; entertained the Toms cousins to a luncheon and a social afternoon. Attending were Ruby Trcwin, Bowmanville, Jean Slemon, Haydon, Eileen McLaughlin, Helen Dorrell, Joyce Kelly and Joan Graham all of Blackstock as well as her daughter Cindy Worry of Kedron. Nancy Bryans recently enjoyed a month in Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of December 23rd, 1998 ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE... 5.54% 6 Months 5.80% 4 Year 5.90% 1 Year 5.70% 5 Year 5.95% 2 Year 5.75% 7 Year 6.15% 3 Year 5.80% 10 Year 6.20% 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. DELT0IM* MORTGAGES Division Street Bowmanville royal lepage Broker Independently Owned and Operated FRANK REAL ESTATE 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Lino 686-1035 RAISED BUNGALOW SEMI Central air, master with'2 piece ensuile, large finished fee room.- Close to all amenities. Great potential. potential. Lei's view this home today. Call Rozmln Awadia** 623-3393 or 623-2207 TOO GOOD TO MISS OUT ON!!! 584,500. 3+1 bedroom townhouse, attached garage, neutral decor, carries like rent. Call Rozmin Awadia" today to view this Gem! 623-3393 or 623-2207 I would like to wish all my present and past clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yearl © j.p. evening in Lindsay. = f ÿT B j L- ; rmym IJylj'dsjjjD May your homo bo fillod with warmlh and love, plus joy and laughter, throughout the season and lorovor nltorl The Gang at Peter Kowal Real Estate Limited 52 King St. W., Bowmanville i-JJI'm Clearwater with her Silk Oak Lodge neighbours during during unusually hot weather. Her sister Virginia Piper, Rochester Hills and Barb Hanc, of Bowmanville, also were there in Largo. A 13th annual Christmas gathering of young families was held at the home of Melanie and Harold Wright qn Friday evening. With 18 youngsters and 8 Moms a noisy taco and salad supper including all the goodies was enjoyed. A very relaxing relaxing trip around the village singing carols on Brad Goslin's horse drawn wagon was a highlight. Gift exchange followed with hot chocolate and dessert. Brad Goslin was back in town; 1 ; 1 /again on Sunday evening giving "members of the Youth.; Group. His Clydesdale team must be getting used to trips to town. Bob and Nancy Bryans held their 'fourth annual Open House in Cadmus with over 50 relatives and friends enjoying a visit. The afternoon unit of the UCW met at the home of Jean Ferguson with nine members and one guest. Everyone contributed to the program - readings, contests and Thelma and Kathleen led a singsong. We all thanked Jean for hosting the Christmas party and wished each other a Merry Christmas bringing the UCW meetings to a close for 1998. Dora Marty it Reporter A large congregation attended the Christmas Sunday service at the United Church. Music was provided by the Sunday School singing "There Was A Little Baby" and "An Angel Told Mary" as well as their spelling of Happy Birthday Baby Jesus. The Senior Choir presented presented an excellent Cantata "The Wondrous Story" which was very well received. The Christmas Eve Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 24 and regular service on Sunday, December 27 at 9:45 a. in. The Cartwright High School Senior Luncheon was very well attended Iasi Wednesday at noon. A delicious delicious ham dinner complete with Christmas pudding was enjoyed. Durham District Board Chair Ruth Ann Schlcdich assisted by Scugog Trustee Bobbie Drew presented John Beirness with the Bruce Mather Award for extraordinary extraordinary service to his school and community. John had been nominated by his peers, his students and the community and indeed was a worthy recipient of litis very prestigious award given each year in honour of the former Director Mr. Bruce Mather. Congratulations, John. The School Choir and hands under John's direction provided provided wonderful Christmas music during dinner and afterward. The Christmas meeting of the Morning Unit was held on December 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Margaret Mmmljoy. Margaret opened the meeting meeting witli a very appropriate verse "Wlmt Christmas.Is". The Treasurer's report showed $14.35 in our black Blackstock News box and a total received by the end of November for our U.C.W. funds of $963.25. Margaret expressed a wish for another Unit Leader for 1999. Nominations were opened and follosying several several inquiries to members Ruby VanCamp consented to lake the ., position. Margaret was thanked for lier 4 years of good leadership. leadership. The sheet of the 1999 programmes worships and hostesses was passed around and filled in. Alma Duff led the worship worship service on Advent. It contained several thoughts forui all to think about coming coming qp to Christmas. Edith,: McLaughlin read the Bible; Reading. Eileen McLaughlin led us in singing several Christmas Carols. While dinner was prepared prepared Margaret passed out a contest on Christmas words for us to puzzle with, it was then time, to enjoy the wonderful wonderful array of foods set out for our enjoyment. Welcome to our visitors of Anita Davis, Norma Wolfe and June Degccr. Peggy Lamer Reporter St. John's News Preparations for the Christmas Season are proceeding proceeding lit a hectic pace at St. John's. Members of the Church School Choir and the Church Choir are busy rehearsing music for the Christmas Eve Eucharist, the Service of Carols and Lessons (on the Sunday after Christmas) and also for the Feast of the Epiphany. And these arc not the only special services which will be held at St. John's during the "Twelve Days". Certainly the First Eucharist'.of 1999, which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on New Year's Day, is a must for anyone who wants to start the New Year in the besj possible way. On December 29th, the Choir will bring Christmas Music to the residents of the Community Nursing Home and The Villa. Father Hugh and everyone everyone at St. John's pray that you, our readers, will be blessed with Happiness and Peace during this Christmas Season and that those blessings blessings will continue throughout throughout 1999. Colin Beal, Reporter riTTn ■'vW il B ( We'd like to deliver our very best wishes for a wonderful season! TheVeltri Group and Harmony Creek Golf Centre ©J.F I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ITTTT X Qk SrcAtest Gift Of All In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas, and the gift of His love. May you and yours be blessed with the peace and goodwill of the season. 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