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Times-Advocate, 1987-01-14, Page 9FINALLY SHOVELLING TIME — Saturday morning was the first time area residents had a chance to try out their snow shovels. Shown here in action are Chrissy and Steven Parker. T -A photo Thames Road cleric discusses hockey battle By MRS: WILLIAM ROHDE Thames Road Thirty-four ladies attended the January meeting of the U.C.W. Mon- day evening. The Christian Leader - "God gives you the right clue". The scripture lesson was read from Isaiah 42:1-7, Acts 10:34-38, Matthew 3:13-17. The sermon was entitled "The First Witness". ship and Development Committee One of the most popular concepts was in charge of the meeting. we hear discussed in certain circles Rev. Robert Matheson conducted is the notion of 'getting even'. Within the Installation Service at the begin- the past week we have seen what can ning of the meeting. Mrs. Barry J. happen to those who most of all want Miller welcomed everyone and wish- to 'get even' with others. ed everyone a Happy New Year. Mrs. On a hockey rink in Czechoslovakia Miller gave a New Years Devotional last Sunday - after an international with scripture passages which was match was declared 'ended' both real interesting. Jean Coward gave a teams claimed to have been in the New Year's prayer. `right' to have cleared their bench in Jennie Gardiner and Sally Bott a brawl: During -the _week there was sang "On The Wings of a Dove and ,an article in a local newspaper war - You Light Up My Life" accompanied ning married couples not to keep by pianist Mrs. Reg Hodgert which score of their marriage in order to was much enjoyed make certain one was 'even' with the Mrs. Robert Jeffery and Jean other in the relationship. Coward received the offering with Too many times is 'justice' describ- prayer by Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ken Dun- ed by human beings as being `even' can gave readings on natives of other one with another. Justice: being countries; eg. Chile, Argentina, 'even' echoes the concept of an 'eye Nicaragua, Australia, and the for an eye'. Philippines. But all three of our scripture Mrs. Jeffery gave a reading "Time passages speak of justice: and Is A Gift Of God". Mrs. Duncan gave nowhere do we find the notion of get - a reading on the North American In ting or staying 'even'. Isaiah 42:1-9 dians near Sioux Lookout. contrasts human justice (staying President Mrs. Barry Jeffery open -`even') with God's justice. God's ed the business part of the meeting justice surpasses human justice. In with a poem "Glorious New Year". Acts 10:34-38 Peter notes how Jesus The roll call was answered with ministered to (served) all people. "What Christmas gift did you Jesus' ministry included even those return?" The date was set for the the world would claim to be - strawberry supper, and prices for unworthy'. weddings, banquets, etc. ere set. But what of John the Baptist and his The treasurers repo as received. encounter with Jesus in Matthew Several cards of t were read. 3:13-17. John came first and therefore The visiting committee for our was senior to Jesus - shouldn't he lay months are Grou U, M. ' claim to all the powers which Christ Hodgert, Group C, Mrs. Ross Ballan received? And then what of Christ t ne, Grou W, Mrs. Ted Kernick. - a person without sin and yet desirous yThe annual meeting of the Huron of baptism by John? Perth Presbyterial United Church Is there no justice in God's world? Women will be held in Mitchell United Certainly there is but God's justice Church on January 26. and God's love are inseparable while Group W served lunch. •human 'justice' and love have very The following are the officers for little in common. All three passages 1 : past president - Mrs. Lee Web- can speak to the many issues we face president Mrs. Barry Jeffery; in our world today: how we act with vice presidents Mrs. Glen Stewart one another and how we discuss 'hot' and Mrs. Don Richardson; secretary political topics such as Apartheid and - Mrs. Bev Alexander; assistant Capital Punishment. I secretary - Mrs. John Pym; treasurer - Mrs. Reg Hodgert; pianist" - Mrs. Reg Hodgert; assistant pianist - Mrs. Bill Rohde; official board representatives - Mrs. Lee Webber, Mrs. Barry Jeffery; representative to board of stewards - Mrs. Glen Stewart. Manse committee - Mrs. Ross Hoddert and Mrs. Ted Kernick; group leaders for Group U - Mrs. Gordon McCarter, Mrs. Ken Duncan; Group C - Mrs. Rick Parker, Mrs. Rick Etherington; Group W - Mrs. Lorne Passmore and Mrs. Lorne Ballan- tyne; examiners - Mrs. Jack Stewart, Mrs. Rick Parker; baby band superintendents - Mrs. Barry E. Miller, Mrs. Rick. Parker; card secretary - Mrs. Donald Bray. Stan- ding committees nominating commit- tee - Mrs. Bill Rohde, Mrs. Dave Passmore, Mrs. Murray Dawson. Communications co-ordinator - Mrs: Bill Rohde; stewardship and finance committee - Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne, Mrs. Paul Passmore; church in society - Mrs. Donald Bray, Mrs. Lorne Passmore, Mrs. Ross Ballantyne, Mrs. William Rowcliffe. World Outreach committee - Mrs. Floyd Stewart, Mrs. Ted Kernick; Christian Leadership Development committee - Mrs. Barry Miller and Mrs. Ken Duncan. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Doug Jeffery, Scott and. Rob, Windsor spent a few days over the New Year holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffery. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Passmore on the birth of their first granddaughter, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray of St. Thomas, and also to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart on the birth of another grandson, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bremner of Brantford spent a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde visited - Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomson, Woodham. At time of writing Mrs. Ray Cpttle was a patient in University Hospital, London. Get well wishes are extend- ed to her. Church service Rev. Robert Matheson was in charge of The First Sunday After Epaphany church service Sunday mornl g and told the children's story Used cars, fitness clubs top list Times -Advocate, January 14, 1987 Page 7 Consumers have many complaints Fitness clubs, used cars and talent agencies were among the top 10 con- sumer concerns of 1986, according to Dave Mitchell, director of consumer services at the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. Although shoddy work and• ex- cessive prices for home and car repairs continued to draw the largest number of complaints, 10 other trou- ble trends were: 1. Fitness clubs -- Consumers were left with worthless long-term memberships when fitness clubs went bankrupt. Although legislation on prepaid services like this will be in- troduced next spring, Mitchell ad- vises consumers to avoid signing long-term contracts. 2. Used cars -- Cars that weren't so gently used as their sellers claimed were a continuing source of consumer woes. "Make sure you're dealing with a reputable seller, especially if you're buying through a classified ad," warns Mitchell. "And, check out the history of the.car, including liens." 3. Talent and modelling agences -- Promises of fame and fortune lured many customers into paying big money to agencies that could not deliver the jobs or photographs that were promised. "Investigate the track • record of the business and verify in advance any promises that are made," suggests Mitchell. 4. Cottages -- Vacation dream homes turned into nightmares when con- sumers paid for cottages that were never built. "Don't pay more than a small deposit, unless the money is be- ing held in trust," counsels Mitchell. 5. Furnace cleaning -- When the "gas company" called, many consumers thought they were dealing with their regular utility company and ended up paying too much for cleaning and often unnecessary repairs. "Know who you're dealing with, especially when you're making arrangements over the telephone" 6. Vacuum cleaners -- Excited by the prospect of winning a contest, many consumers yielded to high-pressure sales tactics and bought over -priced compact vacuum cleaners. -"Shop around and you won't be vulnerable to this type of sale," advises Mitchell. 7. Get -rich -quick seminars - Although real estate seminars declined in popularity this year, many people paid hundreds of dollarsjor seminars and books on running small businesses. Many were offered by people whose only means of striking it rich was running these scams. "Again, know who you're dealing with." 8. Furniture -- Consumers who paid the full price for furniture sometimes found the goods were never delivered because the company had gone out of business. "Pay only a small deposit until the furniture arrives," cautions Mitchell. 9. Used -car warranties -- Warranties BOTTLE COLLECTION TIME — Gillian Simpson, Vanessa Laye and Katie Armstrong are shown during Saturdays bottle drive sponsored by the Exeter Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts. rV�?s 1/4$1111 41 1qp Main At. North Exeter 2354453 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week January Special $1 °w off on a dozen donuts Senior Citizen 10% discount Each Wednesday only that weren't underwritten by in- surance companies often turned out to be worthless pieces of paper. "1f an insurance company is not involved. there's no guarantee the warranty will cover your repairs " said Mitchell. 10. Financing finagles -- Many con- sumers didn't realize that the "dis- count" financing terms would expire before the goods were delivered. Complex terms dazzled many others into thinking they were paying low in- terest whsn they were actually being hit with above -market rates. "If you need a computer to figure out how the financing works, you may be misled. Never agree to financing unless you can calculate -- and afford -- the total annual interest payments." These consumer conundrums represent only a small fraction of the complaints the ministry receives. Oddfellows host groups Another fine night of Odd Fellowship was held last Tuesday evening in the IOOF Hall Exeter when P.G. Bruce Delbridge and staff exemplified the First Degree on a large class of candidates. Visitors were present from Strat- ford, St. Marys, Hensall, Clinton and Thamesford also candidates from the above mentioned Lodges. Excellent music helped to make a successful evening of Odd Fellowship. N.G. Sam Skinner announced that on January 20, Mr. Brad Cann, Usborne will present pictures and stories of his recent trip to Australia. Also plans were finalized to travel to London on January 28 to visit Forest City IOOF to perform opening and closing ceremonies. After closing Lodge a delicious turkey burger lunch was served bringing another meeting of Odd Fellowship to a close. "We could probably come up with 100 problem areas," said Mitchell. "But, 'they all share one thing: they might have been avoided if consumers ask- ed more questions." Rebekahs honor 30 -year efforts The regular meeting of Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge was held Wednesday evening with N.G. Sister Jan Jeffery presiding. The charter was draped. V.G. Sister Mavis Atthill reported making several visits. We were reminded to bring in donations for the sunshine boxes at the next meeting. Happy Birthday was sung for Sisters Iva Blair. Olive Hicks, Marg McBride and Myrtle Brock. A gift was presented to Sister Lena Kirkland for 30 years service as finan- cial secretary. Secret Sisters were revealed and gifts exchanged. 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Projects that House low-income families and senior citizens as well as dis- advantaged groups will be considered. Innovative housing projects for disadvan- taged, low-income, single people will also be considered on a demonstration basis. Attend our briefing • sessions this February. Interested community groups and non- profit organizations are invited to attend orientation sessions on the devel- opment of housing with support services. Meetings Will be held in Fobruary at each Regional Office of the Ministry of Housing. Representatives from the Ministries involved will be -on hand to speak and to answer questions. • Local community organizations wishing to sponsor non-profit housing projects can apply for government grants to cover the costs of establishing non- profit housing corporations. - Call now for complete details. 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