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WEEKEND SIAR fireplace are two dif- ferent forms of heating. The furnace is what is called "central heating" meaning that when it is operating it is heating the entire house from one central location using forced air feeding heat through ducts into each room. A heat efficient fire- place is considered "zone heating" which means heat is pro- duced from one loca- located. If you have good air flow and an open floor plan, it is possible to heat more than just the room that the fireplace is in. The benefit of heating with "zone heating" is that you are heating the rooms which you are using most often. Therefore, you are not wasting fuel by heating the entire house. You can also put your fireplace on a thermostat. Most of todays gas fireplaces, even when on a ther- mostat, do not tion, using radiant heat and convective air flow to warm the room where the fireplace is TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG 2000 Fall Leaf Collection Wednesdays October 25, 2000 November 1, 8, & 15, 2000 The four consecutive Wednesdays commencing October 25, 2000 have been designated as Fall | Leaf Collection in Port Perry and Prince Albert in the Township of Scugog. All leaves for collection are to be placed i in "Clear Plastic Bags Only" and are to be placed at the curbside by 7:00 am on the above dates. For residents outside the pick-up area, the Region of Durham Transfer Stations at 1623 Reach Street/ Regional Road 8 and 3590 Edgerton Road have bins available for leaf disposal. Terry Carson C.RS.-S Director of Public Works Brown & Brethour INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Farm eo Hobby Farm eo Auto Residential ® Business DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS FORYOUR AUTO FOR YOUR THON e Mature Driver (50+) ¢ New Home * Retiree * Mature Age ® Multi Vehicle ® Multi Policy" ¢ Short Commute * Non-Smoker & MORE... For competitive rates & friendly, personal service CALL TODAY! 1-800-461-1468 (705) 357-3916 131 River Street, Sunderland, Ontario Representing Convenient Monthly Payment Plans Available PEEL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY required electricity. Stove and Fireplace Installations: For safety's sake, have stoves and fireplaces installed by a rep- utable professional who will comply with local fire and building codes. Also, contact your insurance compa- ny to see if it has any requirements. Ideas for your Home: To get the full range of options available to you, consider attending local home shows to see the latest product being offered in your area. Drop into a fire- place products show- room where products are installed and burn- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2000 - 17 ing, giving you a chance to see the finished product and the flame. Finally, start early. In the busiest part of the installation season, you may wait several weeks to get your beautiful new fireplace installed. Remember ... the long, cold winter is just around the corner. Article courtesy of a Towne Fireplace & Patio Centre, Uxbridge Get a warmer feeling inside. SEIN INOAEDIIN Za VENT GAS STOVES Karri CRT J rt -- -- - NN I ~~ , 4 ~ | A 400% OFF GF