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The Brussels Post, 1978-01-11, Page 11DAVIDSON'S 'FURNITURE IN GORRIE Free Delivery TO Brussels Phone 335-3571 20% Off On All Furnishinp, And Bedding THE BRUSSELS POST, JANUARY 11, 1978 11 Bulletin warns of phony charity The ministry of consumer and commercial relations' has prepared an information bulletin advising how to avoid phony charity schemes. "We want to help consumers distinguish between worthwhile charities and ph, ony schemes so they can be sure their donations don't go to support unethical fundraisers," said consumer minister Larry Grossman. "Most charitable organizations do a tremendous amount of good and, would suffer greatly if people withheld their dollars," he said. But there are exceptions. The ministry recently issued a New cease-and-desist order against an Ottawa company which was representing itself asa non-profit organization in order to sell tickets to Christmas dinners for senior citizens. Community -groups are often asked to lend their names to circuses and parties run by promoters. In exchange they receive a small portion of the profits which they give to worthy causes. The promoters, who control the finances and ticket sales, keep up to 90 per cent of the money raised. Tickets to these events are 'often oversold becauise organizers know that most well-meaning consumers purchase them to help 'the underprivileged, not because they are interested in go ing to the circus. At one circus, 21,000 tickets were sold for the 3,800 seats available. "We have forced these companies out of business in the past and we won't hesitate to do so again," said Mr. Grossman. "but a cautious public is the be .st *defence against phony charity schemes," he added. Consumers are advised in the Under The Business Practices Act, companies which make "false, misleading or deceptive" irePresentations may be fined up $25,000 and directors array be 'fined -up to $2,000 each and/or ,inirisoned up to one year. bulletin to give primarily to ' charities, with which they are familiar and to check with the, I Better Business Bureau • and Chamber of Commerce if they are uncertain about a company's reputation. The Bulletin also recommends that consumers ask questions, ifind out where the money is goiong, what percentage is actually used for charity work and • the canvasser's name and address. • For a copy, write: Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations 555 Yonge Street, ;Toronto, Ontario M7A '2146. family court judge Hon. R. Roy McMurtry, Attorney General for Ontario, has announced the appointment of John M. Gammell of Midland to the Provincial Court (Family Division). Mr. Gammell will preside in Grey, Bruce and Huron Counties. His appointment is effective. January 9, 1978. He replaces Judge .F.T.Egener who is retiring. Mr. Gammell, 46, was born in Montreal and educated in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. After graduation from Carleton University in 1954, he entered Osgoode Hall LaW School and was called to the Bar in 1958. He has practised law in Midland since 1960. Mr. Gammell has been active in a wide range of community and legal organizations, including the Midland, YMCA, the Midland Kiwanis . Club, the Midland Chamber ' of Commerce, the Children's Aid, Society of the County of Simcoe, the Midland. Law Association and the County of Simcoc, Legal Aid Committee. His interests include swimming and skiing and he has been active in organizing and coaching these spoits, Mr. Gammell and his wife Ruth have two children : Betsy 14, and Traver, 11. Brussels Stockyard Report A heavy supply of cattle at Brussels Stockyards on Friday met a broad demand with steady prices. Pigs sold higher. There were 1218 cattle and 1336 .pigs• on offer. Choice Steers 48.00 to 50.00 with sales to 5030: Good Steers - 46.00 to 48.00. Five Steers consigned by Murray Wagg of Mitchell averaging 1096 lbs, topped the market at 50.30. Four steers consigned by George Wheeler- of BruSsels averaging 1212 lbs. sold for 50.10 with his 92 steers averaging 1088 lbs. .selling for an overall price of 49.35.. Two steers consigned , Ken Fischer of R.R.3, Brussels averaging 1230 lbs. sold for 50.00 with their 12 steers averaging 1233 lbs. selling for 49.30. Ten steers consigned by Jack Wheeler & Son of Brussels averaging 1098 lbs. sold for 49.85 with their 95 steers averaging 11550 lbs. selling for an overall price of 49.50. Nine steers consigned by Murray Mitchell of R.R.2, Bluevale averaging 1200 lbs. sold for 49.70 with his 32 steers i averaging 1137 lbs. selling for an overall price of 49.50. I Ten steers consigned by Gerald Huehn of R.R.1, Neustadt averaging 1147 lbs. sold for 49.60. Choice Heifers - 44.50 to 46:50 ' with sales to 47,50. Good Heifers - 42.00 to. 44,00. Two heifers consigned by Bob Blake of Brussels averaging 10§0 lbs. sold for 47.50. A heifer consigned by Glen Johnston of Bluevale weighing 1150 lbs. sold for 46.75. Fourteen Hereford heifers consigned by Mae Cardiff of Take a step in the right direction. Take a tew. ‘riA/kik/Ai/17m Brussels averaging 1020 lbs. sold for 46.40. Seven .Hereford heifers consigned by Gerald Ball of Embro averaging .1003 lbs. sold for 46.00 with his 34 heifers averaging 911 lbs. selling for an overall price of 45.30. Two heifers consigned by George Blake of Brussels averaging 1015 lbs. sold for 46.70 with his 28 heifers averaging 904 lbs. selling for an overall price of 45.05. Four heifers consigned by Clarence McCutcheon of Brussels averaging 970 lbs. sold for 45.70. Two heifers --consigned by Gordon M cBurney of R.R.3, Wingham averaging 955 lb.s sold for 45.35. Choice Cows - 27.00 to 29.00 with sales to 31.50. Good Cows - 25.00 to 27.00. Canners & Cutters - 21.00 to 24.00. = Thirty-one feeder steers consigned by Harold Gibson of Fordwich averaging 978 lbs. sold for, 46.90. 30 to 40 - lb. pigs traded to a.high of 41.75. 40 to 50-1b. pigs to a high of 51.50. 50 to 60-lb. pigs to a high of 53.50. 60 to 70-lb. pigs to a high of 59.00. JANUARY SALE 20 Piece Service :For 4 !! Silver Plate and Stainless 20-Piece Service For 4 Includes 4-Salad Forks, 4 Dinner Forks, 4 Dinner Knives, 4 Dessert Spoons and 4 Teaspoons Save 26% 'Community' Silverplato . 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