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PAGE 12 TERRACE BAY NEWS NOVEMBER 23, 1977 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND MUSIC AT ST. MARTIN'S: Continued from page 4 .... Miss A. Syposz and Mrs. B. Hanley then dis- cussed the music programme. Mrs. Hanley ex- plained why music is basic in the education of children - the important role the' arts play in the maintenance of mental health - a balance betwéen rational and feeling man. Miss Suposz compared the experiences most likely encount- ered by parents in music classes with the types of activities which are now available to the children. The primary, junior and interme- diate music curricula were outlined. A sample of the creative work presently underway in the 7/8 class was played for the parents and an explanation given of the unusual effects in the children's work. The extra-curricéular music programme consists of a school choir, guitar classes, ukulele ensemble and recorder groups. It is to be hoped that more parents will be able to attend future curriculum overview sessions. JAREMY : Mr. Michael Jaren: age 76 years, of Terrace Bay, passed away in hospital on Friday, Novem- ber 18, 1977. . He is survived by his wife and daughter in the Ukraine and by various relatives here and in the Ukraine. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 21st at 3:00 p.m. from St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church, Terrace Bay. Interment at Terrace Bay cemetery. NORTHERN AFFAIRS ® BY JIM TRISTRAM TIPS ON MAIL ORDER BUYING: % Mail order can be convenient for purchasing anything from seeds and books to department store merchandise... but unless you exercise: caution it may also be a great way to bid your money adieu. d As with most types of business, it's the small minority which gives the rest an unsavory reputation, so deal with reputable established firms, especially those recommended by friends and neighbours. Check a company's reputation through the local Chamber of 'Commerce, the Better Business Bureau or the Canadian Direct Mail/Marketing Association. Nothing you order through the mail is going to transform a 90 pound weakling into the boss of the beach in six short lessons or give you the bust you've always dreamed of in 10 days. Remember that if the deal sounds a little too good to be true, it probably is. Take a close look at what the ads are really offering. What you actually receive may not live up to your expectations. Despite all your precautions you may find it necessary to lodge a complaint against a mail order business. To do this make sure you . have the following; a copy of your order and the date you mailed it and a copy of the che= que of money order. - Don't leave the matter for months before you decide to take action. If you have not received your order within a reasonable time or there is a problem with the merchandise, start by contacting the company. Delays in orders may be because of computer errors which can be corrected. The Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations has published an information sheet on protecting your money when dealing with a mail order business. For a free Copy , contact the Northern Affairs Office, Lower Floor, Peninsula Bldg., Marathon, Ontario or Phone 229-1153. FUNNYSIDE "You waved at me first!"