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NEW PRICE! $159,000 - 136 WELLINGTON ST - Merrickville Currently operating as a successful Veterinary Clinic, the owners are moving to a larger location in the Village! Ideal for a retail business, lawyer or account office,etc located in the busy town of Merrickville! One block from the main street. Contact Robin at 613-302-8852

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Protecting Perth, Smiths Falls, Lanark and surrounding areas.

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$239,900 - 37 VICTORIA ST - Bishops Mills

Great family bungalow. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully finish basement, wood stove and walk out feature to patio. Main floor has had several upgrades in recent years including a new bathroom. Property has a garage and 2 storage building. A reasonable commute to Ottawa, Brockville, and Kemptville. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314

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$449,900 - 389 Heritage Dr - Merrickville area

Private 5.87 acre property surrounded in mighty pines with a unique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home at its center. Main flr exhibits open kitchen area with living, dining and master bdrm. Lower level has family rm, bdrm, bathrm, and hobby rm. Large 3 season enclosed porch. Call Ross at 613-868-6786

$74,900 - 16 acre lot Cty Rd 16 - Merrickville area

Great building lot. 16.91 acres plus 900 ft of frontage on Cty Rd 16, all high and dry, cleared with some mixed brush. Call Ross at 613-868-6786

$334,900 - 14490 COUNTY RD 15 RD - Merrickville 2 bedroom, 3 bath, beautiful post and beam log home w fully finished basement & veranda. Great craftmanship throughout. 4.5 acres of park setting. Large 40 x 24 garage that has an office/showroom, 30 x 60 green house. Call Gerry at 613-852-4314

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5516 Bridlewood Court, Iroquois $175,000 Spacious 2+2 Bedroom Home in Popular Subdivision MLS# 779689

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111 King St. E. Prescott

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2724 North Campbell Road, Augusta $245,000 Family Home 3+1 Bedroom with Large Fenced Yard - MLS# 772194

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$284,900 - 124 CARLEYS CORNERS RD - Merrickville-Wolford Very private 3 bedrm, 3 bath, open style split level home with front and rear decks. The main flr features all of the dailey living space with a sunken living rm. Large master bedrm with ensuite, double closets. Lower level has expansive workshop. Large 20 X 20 garage has access to main flr and workshop. Call Ross at 613-868-6786

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4104 Brinston Road. Brinston - $279,900 Big 3+2 Bedroom Bungalow with Large Detached Barn/Workshop - Call For Details- MLS# 781404

Charles (Chuck) Barkley

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105 Main St., P.O. Box 294, Morrisburg - Office: 613-543-3598 E-mail: thomrealty@mor-net.on.ca Website: www.thomrealty.net

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WILLIAMSBURG AREA: Peaceful rural setting with large lot, on a paved road. Just 50 minutes to Ottawa, 10 minutes to Highway 401. This 2 storey brick home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. An abundance of cupboards and closets. Large solarium and a full basement, with a wood & oil combination furnace. Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Many hardwood floors. The in-law suite is over 700 square feet and includes a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. $217,125

WINCHESTER: Brand new, beautiful & affordable! Great combination. This 2 + 1 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 11:00 – 1:00 493 & 495 BAILEY STREET, WINCHESTER bedroom raised semi-detached bungalow (2 units available) includes an attached garage, upgrades to flooring, windows, doors, trim & cabinets. Colours professionally co-ordinated. Very tastefully finished. In the Village of Winchester in a brand new subdivision. Only 35 minutes to Ottawa. Call today, other options could be available in the subdivision. Balance of NEW LISTING Tarion Warranty included. $219,500 each.

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$159,000 - 136 WELLINGTON ST - Merrickville Currently operating as a successful Veterinary Clinic, the owners are moving to a larger location in the Village! Ideal for a retail business, lawyer or account office,etc located in the busy town of Merrickville! One block from the main street. Contact Robin at 613-302-8852

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1131 Highway #43 Merrickville, Ont.

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111 King St. E. Prescott

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5518 Meadowbrook Dr. Iroquois Two plus 1 bedroom, 2 full baths. Just over 2 yrs old with lots of extra’s already done for you including finished bsmt, shed, and driveway. MLS #781489

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51 Plaza, Iroquois Approximately 4000 sq feet of freehold retail space. Currently set up as a restaurant, including equipment. Plenty of mall parking. MLS #769534

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526 James St., Prescott This would make a great home for a growing family with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and large town lot. Very well maintained home just waiting for someone special. MLS #775180

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#5540 Meadowbrook, Iroquois - $289,900 – QUALITY HOME IN “LIKE-NEW” CONDITION Close to St.Lawrence River, parks & Golf! 2+2 Bedrooms Family Rm, Central Air, Tastefully Landscaped, MLS # 779496

#240 Lewis St, Cardinal - $ 299,900 EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Three buildings on one Lot plus a separate Lot for parking Offers a 4-Plex, a Triplex and a 2 Bedroom Bungalow, MLS # 766472

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Planning an office

You've overcome the hurdle of Mac vs. IBM. Traded your savings for gigabytes and signed up with an Liz’ Tips Internet provider so you can surf the Web. Now comes the hardest decision of all: Where are you going to By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment put your new personal computer? And on what? Brockville, Ontario

For first-time buyers, it's hard to imagine a computer, which arrived in a box smaller than your TV set, quickly spawning a gang of peripherals plus a cadre of manuals, disks and CD-ROM'S. But they do, and it gets worse.

Because few of us have the luxury of an extra room, many home computers end up stuffed into an unused nook: In the dining room huddled next to the china hutch, in the living room next to the picture window or in the family room with the television, stereo and family dog.

Some people set up their computers on unused tables or desks. Others, sacrificing looks for efficiency, buy ready-to-assemble computer desks at discount stores or a computer work station at an office furniture store. Because there are few homes where sturdy office furniture blends into the decor, most people go to a discount store and buy a table and hutch for their computer, trading comfort and efficiency for looks, said Mary Weimer of Desert Design Interiors in Richland.

"I wonder if most people even realize the importance of having a desk and chair that fits you and your equipment. Choosing home office furniture is more than just aesthetics, its ergonomics," the interior designer said. "People fall into deep caverns when they're working at their computers. A computer minute can stretch, easily, into four hours. If your chair doesn't adjust to fit you, if your monitor isn't where you can see it easily, if the height of the computer keyboard isn't comfortable, you'll end up with neck, back and wrist problems," Weimer said.

Home office furniture prices range from a modest couple of hundred dollars for ready-to-assemble pieces to a couple of thousand dollars for high-quality hardwood furniture. Even at the lower end, there are many different styles and sizes of computer furniture available, said Dean Martin, general manager of Kennewick Computer Co.

And if you do decide to use a table or desk that wasn't designed for computers, there are ways to modify them to accommodate one and still be comfortable. One way is "mount a drawer on the underside to hold the keyboard at a lower height, which is what I did for my desk here at work," Martin

said. "Ideally, you need a desk with adequate room to put out the keyboard and mouse and hold the monitor." Some furniture - often armoires - are built to accommodate entertainment centers and computers. Martin is skeptical of these multiple-use claims and advises potential purchasers to check them out carefully.

"Visualize how all your components will sit. Compare the angle of the monitor as it relates to the keyboard. Some look great until you realize that when you're using your computer, the monitor sits at a right angle to the keyboard. You have to have a neck like an owl to use (it) and be comfortable," he said. "They look good because everything folds up neatly inside, but (the setup) gets annoying after a while."

Computers also have certain physical needs. They need to stay cool and dry year-round and prefer their power smooth and steady, uninterrupted by voltage sags or spikes. A surge protector is an inexpensive solution to a potentially expensive problem. Martin recommends plugging your computer into its own outlet. Something like a microwave oven on the same outlet can cause a voltage sag when it kicks in.

"You don't notice, but your computer does," he said. If possible, choose a circuit free of electric heaters, air conditioners and refrigerators. Anything that suddenly draws a lot of power can deliver a fairly wicked voltage spike to the system and make the computer crash, sending all your hard work into oblivion. Beware of overheating. If you decide to house your computer inside a cupboard or armoire, make sure there are some holes in the back for ventilation. "Overheating is a computer's worst enemy. It can cause hard drive and memory failure," Martin cautioned. Planning tips

Here are some tips for integrating a computer into your home:

-- Measure your space. Know precisely the square footage you have to work with to create your computer work station. Think vertically as well as horizontally. Infrequently used files, supplies or books (computer manuals) can go near the ceiling. To avoid expensive mistakes, also measure the space between windows, doors and heater vents.

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-- Evaluate your needs before you shop. Be practical. How much leg room do you - and the rest of the family - need? Do you want an adjustable table, or just an adjustable keyboard holder? How much space will the computer, plus the printer, cords and surge protector, discs, manuals and CD-ROMs need?

-- Natural light is best, so position your work center near a window if possible. If more light is needed for paperwork, add an adjustable desk lamp. At night, use soft overhead incandescent lights - not fluorescents.

To reduce eye strain, position the monitor where the screen won't reflect glare from windows, mirrors or other shiny surfaces.

-- Not all desks are built for computers, so if possible get one designed for that purpose. That means a lower height than a standard desk - around 26 inches - with a depth of at least 2 feet to accommodate the computer and keyboard. Many computer desks are designed with a recessed panel to hide the cable tangle, and some have adjustable ledges to house the keyboard and mouse.

-- Shop around. Office supply stores - new and used - are just one source for furniture.

If a computer work station that looks like home, not the office, is important, interior designer Mary Weimer suggests shopping at furniture stores rather than office supply stores. Or work with an interior designer.

"Not only can (interior designers) help with lighting and ergonomics, but we have access to things that are not your standard-looking office furniture," she said. Virtual assistance

-- Canon Computer Systems has a step-by-step guide to setting up a home computer station at http:// www.ccsi.canon.com/creative/ homeoffice/step1.html on the World Wide Web.

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-- Keep scale in mind. Generally, office furniture for home use needs to be on a smaller scale than desks for the office. Take photographs of the existing furniture in the room you plan to use and match it up with the furniture you plan to buy.

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