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Terrace Bay News, 28 Jun 1989, p. 9

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Wednesday, June 28, 1989 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Canada Day Events July 1st is fast approaching and the Terrace Bay Canada Day Committee encourages YOU, the citizens of Terrace Bay, to stay in town for the long weekend and enjoy the activities planned to celebrate the nation's birthday. BINGO - Wed., June 28 Our five day celebration will be kicked off by a Canada Day Bingo being held at the Moose Lodge. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the Bingo will start at 7 p.m. Jackpot will be $1,000 so come on out and try your luck, A GREAT DAY FOR KIDS Thursday, June 29 Kids, come on out to the arena from 1-3 p.m. on this day as the Terrace Bay Police Force is host- ing a Children's: Bicycle Rodeo. Test your bicycling skills and win prizes! Following this event the recreation department is holding Children's Fun Games at the pool. At 3 p.m. grab your suit and towel and head down there for a good time! For the older set, those of you aged 14 through high school, there will be a Teen Much Music Video Dance beginning at 8 p.m. and continuing on until midnite. This event will be held at the arena and the cost is $5 per per- son. A bus service from Schreiber is available for this special event and will leave from the Schreiber high school at 7:30 p.m. and return when the dance is over. FUN FOR THE FAMILY FRIDAY, JUNE 30 A sidewalk sale co-ordinated by the Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce will be held this day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with mer- chants along Simcoe Plaza partic- ipating. Come on out and see what they have to offer! The 3rd Annual Canada Day Baby Pageant will be held at the Legion Hall beginning at 1 p.m. The contest is.open to babies aged newborn to 18 months. This is a popular event, so grab little junior and come on down for a wail of a good time! The Towne Cinema will be holding a FREE Children's Movie entitled "Land Before Time" and will begin at 2 p.m. FIREWORKS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!!! Saturday, July 1 To start the day's events, a Children's Decorated Bike and Costume Judging event will be held, beginning at 9:30 a.m. behind Birchwood Terrace. PRIZES TO BE WON!! The chil- dren entered in this event will also be featured in the parade which starts at 11 a.m. Along with the children will be the A & W Root Bear and various floats from local clubs and organiza- tions. Following the parade Opening Ceremonies will be held at 11:30 a.m. in front of the municipal offices. Youth and Citizen of the Year Awards will be presented at this time. Wonder who they are?? Come on out and you'll find out. Beginning at 12 noon and run- ning until 3 p.m. is the Kiddie Carnival. This event will be held in the Terrace Bay Arena and will feature two performances by magician David Bannerstone. Other activities and games will be taking place along with some food booths. A Horseshoe Pitch will take place at the Moose Lodge Grounds beginning at 1 p.m. Come on out and toss a few! The ever-popular Bed Race in its 3rd year will be taking place along Simcoe Plaza from 1-2 p.m. To round out the day's activi- ties a Bonfire and Fireworks Display will be held at the Terrace Bay Beach beginning at 8 p.m. The committee advises that there will be absolutely no vehi- cles allowed at the beach or along the road, so take advantage of the two shuttle busses that will be running from the rec centre to the beach every 15 minutes. LET'S CELEBRATE WITH A BIG BANG!!! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SUNDAY, JULY 2 Bring the whole family out for a Pancake Breakfast at the Moose Lodge beginning at 9 a.m. and if you're a late riser that's okay because this event will continue on until noon. For you golfers, T-off Time for the Canada Day Mixed Golf Tournament is 10 a.m. BE THERE!! Children's Events will take place at the high school Ball Field beginning at 1 and ending at 3 p.m. FUN and PRIZES! 2 p.m. is the starting time of the TEEN TRIATHALON. This event is open to both boys and girls aged 11 to 14. Contact Chris or Judy Joubert at 825-3802 for more information. The day's activities will end with a FREE Elementary School Dance to be held in the arena from 7 to 11 p.m. SENIOR CITIZEN'S DAY MONDAY, JULY 3 A Bridge and Cribbage Tournament will be held in the Conference Room of the Recreation Complex. This event will begin at 1 p.m. Deadline to enter is Thursday, June 29. SO DO THAT at the recreation office at 825-3542. Something for everyone, as you can see, stick around for the weekend, disappointed, you won't be!!! Northern / > i Developments By Maurice Fenelon Northern Development Officer In Ontario's booming "grey market", stereo components can be $100 cheaper than normal, but hidden costs may hit buyers hard. Most problems come up when a grey market item breaks down and the owners discover their warranties are worthless, meaning they have to pay for repairs. Grey market goods are for- eign-made products - often top quality brand-name items - not intended for sale in this country. They are imported by Canadian dealers to be sold at reduced prices, often 25 per cent less than usual. The manufacturer's war- ranties are frequently useless to purchasers here. Parts may not even be available locally. Products frequently sold this way in Ontario include home entertainment equipment, small appliances, batteries and office communication devices such as fax machines. Grey market is not illegal in itself, but packaging, safety test- ing, advertising and import infractions do occur. Whether trying to buy or avoid grey market merchandise, con- sumers should learn how to spot it. Look for the following: * "Authorized Dealer" signs - if not displayed, be suspicious although some manufacturers don't issue them. * Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Ontario Hydro certification or inspection stickers - Unapproved electronic goods cannot legally be sold in Ontario. Lack of a sticker, espe- cially on a well-known brand, often indicates the item is grey market merchandise, but the: reverse is nof necessarily true. Some grey marketeers get special approval for their goods which can then be stickered. A CSA or Hydro stamp shows the item meets safety standards estab- lished under the Canadian Electrical Code or "special instruction" guidelines set jointly by the two organization. * Bilingual literature - Product packaging, labelling or literature in French and English is a good indication the merchandise was intended for the Canadian market. Ask outright if the product was manufactured for sale in Ontario. The best stores make life even easier for customers by posting signs to clarify the status of goods they carry. Some shops substitute store warranties for those of the manufacturers and ads may carry Statements to that effect. It's as important to shop around for a good store and prices for grey market goods as it is for any other merchandise. It's also wise to limit grey mar- ket purchases to items that don't often break down. By choosing brand names known for depend- ability and picking models identi- cal or similar to Canadian mer- chandise, shoppers can protect themselves even more. Above all, don't expect Canadian companies to honor warranties on grey market goods or show much sympathy if you have problems. Some do help just to maintain their good name. Industry representatives esti- mate the Canadian grey market is worth $2 billion annually and revenues keep climbing - as do associated losses to domestic firms. Some companies are' sug- gesting Canada enact legislation to control or outlaw grey market activities. Grey marketeers argue their sales help promote price competition. For more information contact your nearest office of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines at 2 Stevens Avenue, P.O. Box 280, Marathon, Ontario or call 229- 1153. For areas outside of Marathon ask your operator for Zenith 33160. SKYWIRE POWER SYSTEM SERVICES PAUL A. MOOREY Representative P.O. Box 580 Schreiber, Ontario POT 2W0 (807) 824-3152 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109 Schreiber, Ontario ATTENTION: MEMBERS! Effective Monday, July 3rd, 1989 NEW HOURS will be implemented. Monday to Thursday - 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Friday - 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday - 12:00 noon - 1:00 a.m. NOTICE North of Superior Programs Mental Health wishes to announce the appointment of Rhonda Miller, R.N. to the position of Mental Health Worker effective May 15, 1989. The Mental Health Worker will be working out of the Schreiber Community Menta! Health office from May 23 to July 7, 1989 inclusive as the Terrace Bay office will be closed. You may reach her at 824-2597. Persons having appointments with the Consulting Psychiatrists in May and June will be seen in the Terrace Bay office on the specified dates. Normal office hours in Terrace Bay will resume on July 10, 1989. i : roa The Terrace Bay Public Library Summer Reading Club begins July 6th at 1:00 p.m. with weekly meetings, games and films. All children 8 to 13 years of age are invited to take time this summer to discover the joy and adventure of exploring the vast store of reading : materials at the library. Come in and register now or call 825-3819 for more information. 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