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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-10-25, Page 11you should know what Ontario is doing to help you recognize the few that are not. Teaching people to improve' them- selves is big business these days. While such courses and techniques can have a positive influence on your social life and well-being they can also be used to cheat and exploit Self-improvement courses involving long periods of time and large amounts of money should include a contract for you to sign, Ideally, the contract is to protect you by setting out the exact money to be paid and the services to be provided. So before signing a contract make sure your interests are protected. Beware the Dream Merchant! Your Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations has .published an easy- Howson Mills Elevator Division Receiving NEW CROP CORN - Fast Unloading - Probe System for Corn Sell, Store or Contract your Corn Howson &Howson Ltd. Biyth 523-4241 Elevator East of Blyth off County Rd. 25, '523-9624. Walton WI members THE BRUSSELS POST, OCTOBER 25, 1978 — 11 win recycling prizes with Mrs, Sharon 13romley on for lunch. The evening closed with a social half hour during lunch.. Personals Friends of Mrs, Gertie Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall 887-6677 Energy conservation was the main topic at the Walton Women's Institute October meeting, Wednesday. The President, Mrs. Bill Humphries read poem, "What to do when your husband is watching the football game on T.V." Mrs, Herb Traviss was pianist. Twenty-one members gave a variety of answers on the roll call. "What lam doing to conserve energy." There were also 8 guests present. A thank-you card was read from Mrs. Torrance Dundas. An invitation was accepted from the Cranbrook Institute to attend their meeting on November 2 at 8:30 p.m. The short courses on home de- corating were announced, anyone in the commity can attend. Convener on re- solutions: Mrs. Laverne God- kin read an article on Energy Conservation and a poem, "The Good old days and Now" was given by Mrs. Dave Watson. Nance Godkin, Heather McGavin and Donna Godkin sang songs, "Singing in the Sunshine" and "Open up your heart and let the sunshine in" accopanied by Mrs. Neil McGavin at the The October meeting of the Guild was held Oct. 17 in the church parlour with Wilma Hemingway opening the meeting with a poem, "Did you think to Pray". The roll call was answered With a line from a favourite hymn. Ethel Brewer presented the topic, "What to do with your burdens." Marguerite Krauter pre- sided for the' business. Further discussion on the price of meals being served to the Lions was held over until the next meeting. - A nominating committee of Isobel Gibson and Margaret McCutcheon was IPM programs still available You attended the IPM at. Wingham last month but 'wish you had a record of what you saw there? Or maybe you didn't get to the match and have been won- dering ever since what all the fuss was about? Anyone who wants a souvenir of Huron's success- ful IPM should know that there are quite a few copies of the official program from the match, available in quantity at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's office in Clinton. Whether you want one for yourself or SO for a class project the OMAF office has the official programs, free for the asking. LONGSTAFF OPTOMtTRiSt .SEAPOltril S27.1240 Monday tO Priday 0--51,10 Saturday 94 MG FREE PARKING ON. PREMIStg, Closed 'Wednesdays By App011itetterit piano. Mrs. Godkin introduced the guest speaker Donna Hazelden who had worked at the energy conservation centres in Goderich and. Lucknow, She spoke on the facts, of saving energy and showed a film on solar heating. Members were asked to bring a recycled item which were judged by Miss Hazelden and prizes were awarded to Mrs, B. Humphries and Mrs. Harold Bolger. Mrs. Dave, Watson pre- sented the guest speaker with a gift following a discussion period when many questions were answered. Business was completed when Mrs. Don McDonald reported on the progress of the Christmas Concert plan- ned for Friday, December 1. The bazaar for December 9th was discussed when commit- tees would be chosen for Bake table and Candy pro- duce table, plant table with craft table, Euchre committee for November 7th is Mrs. Gerald Watson; Mrs, Graeme Craig, Mrs. Neil McGavin and Mrs. Herb Traviss. A couple of quilts will be quilted, to be put up in the elected to bring in the slate of officers for the coming year. Group I will provide lunch after the morning service on Sunday, Oct. 29. hail in the near future. Reports of the County Rally held in Londesboro recently were given by the delegates, Mrs. A. McCall and Mrs. N. Reid. Lunch was prepared by Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs, Alvin McDonald and. Mrs, Herman Plas. Unit holds Thanksgiving Meeting The October meeting of the 8th and 16th Unit was held, at the home of Mrs. Alvin McDonald with de- votions in charge of Mrs. George McCall, For the Topic, Mrs, McCall chose two articles entitled, "Extra Blessing of Thanksgiving" and "Five Somethings" followed by a Hymn, "Sing to the Lord of Harvest" and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. Rae Houston presided for the business opening with a poem on "Stewartship" also welcomed the U.C.W., ,pre- sident, Mrs. C. Wey to the meeting. Minutes were read by Mrs. Don McDonald fol- lowed by the roll call aft- swered by seven members and there were three guests present. Announcements were given out from the recent U.C.W. executive meeting Plans were made for the Turkey supper to be held at the church on Wednesday, November 1. Tickets avail- able but may be purchased at the door. Copper Contest money to come in next month at the home of Mrs. Don Fraser Ennis will regret to learn that number of years. she suffered a stroke last Mrs, Gertie Bennett week and is a patient in moved to Huronview, Clinton, Seaforth Community one day this past week. Hospital. The Ennis were in Jim Clark has returned to business in the village for a Clinton Hospital. • spells out details that should be included in every contract you sign; • gives advice on how to deal with payments for self-improvement and mail order offers, For your free bulletin, entitled "Beware the Dream Merchant Who Promises a New You" write to: Consumer Information Centre Ministry of Consurner and Commercial Relations 555 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2H6 Frank Drea* Minister of Consumer and* Commercial Relations William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario a- Guild discusses prices Most personal self-improvement courses are legitimate, but... to-understand information bulletin which: • describes some of the dishonest schemes; • tells you how to recognize them; • advises What your rights are under The Business Practices Act and The Consumer Protection Act; ,