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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-18, Page 17Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 17 Warning issued over paved driveway sales HURON — The Huron OPP wants to remind residents to be careful when dealing with door-to-door or tele- marketing paving com- panies. The reminder comes after police received complaints from citi- zens in the Goderich area who were approached by an indi- vidual offering to pave their driveway. The callers indicated they were connected to the bridge construction taking place on Bluewater Highway just north of Goderich. The sellers told citizens they had recycled asphalt for a good price. At least one person was told they had new asphalt for sale at a reduced rate due to a problem at the bridge. According to police, the bridge company is not involved in this sale. The recycled asphalt has all been purchased from them for personal use. The new asphalt they will be using comes from a local company and there will be no prob- lems of unused product. Police report two cases where citizens report having been pre- sented with an exces- sive bill after the work was completed. In both cases the bill was paid. Lambton and Bruce OPP detachments have reported similar prob- lems this summer. Here are several steps that can be taken when doing similar business. • Ask for references and business cards. • Check with the Better Business Bureau. • Get a written esti- mate that specifies the work to be completed. • Be wary of door-to- door solicitors. • Don't be intimidated or bullied into having work done. • Don't be rushed into making a decision regarding repairs. • Get estimates from other companies for the same work if repairs are needed. • Ask a family mem- ber for assistance in dealing with contrac- tors. • Ask to see proper identification from all service people. Ten reasons to check with the Better Business Bureau: 1. The bureau keeps an extensive list of reports on local busi- nesses. 2. The bureau reports are given in an unbi- ased manner. 3. Reports include the experience the bureau has had with the busi- ness regarding cus- tomer relations. 4. The bureau can provide consumer counseling when you run into trouble. 5. The bureau handles complaints, in writing, if there is a misunder- standing. 6. The bureau pro- vides mediation and arbitration services between consumers and business. 7. The bureau pro- vides reports on chari- ties and fundraising organizations. 8. The bureau has "Tips" brochures for consumers. 9. The bureau has "Tips" brochures for businesses. 10. Check their Web site for tips and a list of their members at www. bbblondon.on. ca. Visitors are welcome at Hensall United Church By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL—At Hensall United Church Pastor Fred Darke was the min- ister with Lauralee Schneider playing the organ. Kay Mock welcomed everyone to the service. Mary Lou Hyde and Jan Collins were the ushers and received the offering. Kathy Mann lit the Christ Candle and read the Scripture. Maggie Jinks and Eleanor Darke were in charge of the nursery. Pastor Darke's message: Joy, Peace, and Discomfort. HENSALL NEWS Sunshine Gals meet Submitted by Audrey McRoberts On Aug. 10, Audrey McRoberts, Norma Hooper, Ann Vigeant, Margaret Watt, and Marilyn Pritchard met for a yearly get-together at the Gossiping Goose Cafe for lunch. Later, they spent the afternoon with Greta Gibson (who was unable to attend the luncheon) at the Exeter Villa, where they browsed through scrapbooks and photo albums and remembered the three members who have passed away since last year: Helen Kenrick, Marjorie Hodgert, and Ella Somers. The group is look- ing forward to next year's 40th get-together. Exeter Dairy Queen manag- er Cathy Batten and owner Darren Kints show some of the empty Blizzard contain- ers sold Aug. 12 as part of the Canada wide Blizzard Day for the Children's Miracle Network. It is the second year for the event which raised $690,000 in its first year with the goal this year to raise a million. Funds raised in southwestern Ontario will go to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. Making a visit to the store were Mary Lou and Blake Crowley, this year's `Miracle Family.' 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