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Page 2, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, August 15, 1984 Northern Af QU by JANE E. GREER A uniform code of ethics for Ontario's col- lection agencies has now become law. In June of this year, a'chance to the Collection Agencies Act, administered by the Business Practices Divi- sion of the Ministry of g Public Works Canada or services addressed Ontario. Corporation - INVITATION TO TENDER SEALED TENDERS for the projects listed below, to Administrative Services, Department of Public Works of Canada, 540 W. Thunder Bay 'F', Ontario, P7E 5R7, and endorsed with the project name and number, received until 1500 hours on the specified closing date. Tender documents can be seen or obtained through the office of Department of Public Works of Canada, Tendering Office, 540 W. Arthur Street, Thunder Bay 'F', PROJECT No. 093881 - for Canada Post Ontario - Federal Building - Post office Alterations CLOSING DATE: September 6, 1984 ENQUIRIES: 577-6444 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Rules go into effect for debt collectors Consumer and Commer- cial Relations made it possible to clearly spell out guidelines on prac- tices used to collect debts. The new regulated guidelines were known to collection agencies before June but were Travaux publics Canada the Head, Arthur Street, will be Terrace Bay, Thursday, not law. Now under the Collection Agencies Act, all collection agencies and collectors must fol- low the same set of rules when collecting unpaid debts. Under this Act, the new regulations prohibit collection agencies from: initiating legal act- ion on the collection of a debt without first notif- ying the debtor; and ob- taining the creditor's written permission; by MARY HUBELIT The boy leaned against the brick wall of the loading area at the bus terminal. His face showed the weariness that comes after fear, anger, frustration and dismay have all passed. Brian told me we might be. able to help him, and outlined what he had observed while waiting for me. Apparently, the lad was travelling west looking for work. His wallet was lost on the bus between Sudbury and the Sault - he spoke little English, and was allowed to come-on to Thunder Bay where- Greyhound has an office, not just a depot. It was not the driver's fault the wallet was lost. While I freshened up after my three hour drive, Brian saw the young fellow come through the door mark- ed "Employees Only', with another man dress- ed in a suit, not a driver's uniform. A smile brightened his tir- ed young face, and he clutched a piece of paper. He shook hands ° attempting to collect a debt without first noti- fying the debtor in writ- ing at the debtor's last known address that they have been assigned the account; © making telephone or personal calls of such a . nature or frequency to 'constitute harassment of the debtor or family; e calling to collect a debt on a Sunday, statu- tory holiday or outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p-m.; ummer Report with the man, and mar- ched toward the loading area. Brian's eyes were shining, and he said simply: "I think some- one has helped him."' Off we went in a fine air-conditioned car, up and down and around that long, long road called Highway -#17. Three blue herons flut- tered their huge wings heavily in the hot sun at the reedy edge of a small pond. Did they use that lazy motion to stir the air and cool them- selves? It certainly look- ed like it. Traffic was heavy and varied, with every- thing from the tiniest import (I think they mold them to the shape of each prospective buy- er!) to the formidable transports and the mass- ive steel or pulpwood carriers. We saw a van from Germany and one from Switzerland - sure hope they had a good trip. We saw no sign of accidents, in the 1600 km trip. Oh, Canada! We did see our coun- try dressed in her best - © implying or giving false or misleading in- formation that could damage the debtor or family; ¢ demanding payment | of a debt without identi- fying the name and authority of the creditor, the collector and the balance of money ow- ing; © continuing to de- mand payment on a debt from a person who claims not to be the debtor before doing all flowers glowing, waters 'sparkling in the hot sun, busy birds, busier chip- munks and one hawk whch seemed to be on a bad trip (or trying to learn to breakdance!) with talons thrusting then retracting, power- ful wings trying to hover three feet above the scrub, where presum- possible to ensure the person is the debtor. In addition to these regulations collectors are not allowed to con- tact a debtor's friends, employers, relatives or neighbours for informa- tion other than the debt- or's telephone number or address. The only exceptions include con- tacting a person about a debt they have guaran- teed to pay for the debt- or or contacting an em- ployer about payment ably its quarry was us- ing the latest evasive tactics known, to stay alive. Hope the little one made it. We saw a Sia- mese cat draped around the neck of the driver of a passing car - I'll bet the cat was more com- fortable than the dri- ver! The weather grew connected with a wage | assignment or connect- ed with a court order or to confirm employment. 'For this and other in- 'formation on govern- ment programs and ser- vices contact your near- est Northern Affairs of- fice located on the lower floor of the Peninsula Building in Marathon, phone 229-1153 or for areas outside of Mara- thon ask your telephone operator for Zenith 33160. hotter and windier as we drove across southern Manitoba, battered this year by several torna- does and dust storms. Finally our destina- tion, to attend the fun- eral of my only bro- ther. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Schreiber Scribbles by WINNIE CAMPBELL A come and go tea was held on Sunday, ~ June 24th in honour of the Rev. Brian Bigelow and his family who will leave shortly to reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Rev. Bigelow will be Assistant Minister at ' Knox United Church. Rev. Bigelow has spent over eight years ministering to St. An- drews in Schreiber and the Terrace Bay Com- munity Church. The Church hall was decorated with lilacs on individual tables. The tea table was centered with lilacs and presid- ed over by Helen and Bill D'Arcy and Mar- guerite and Bill Gerow. The guest book was circulated by Lorri and Robbie John. Serving the many guests were Etta Gray, Charlotte Miller, Mar- lene Doig, Margy Smith, Mildred D'Arcy, Skip Davis, Eva Gordon, Lyla Walker and Beth Mac- adam. In the kitchen and replenishing were Myr- tle Gordon, Margaret Nesbitt, Margaret Handel, Myra Holmes and Bern Jacomb. Mr. Bill D'Arcy, UY D Timmins. YOUR FUTURE ... YOUR CHOICE. BACKGROUND Born and raised in Northern Ontario 36 years of age--Married--2 sons 14 - 11 Committed "Northerner" having lived and worked in Hearst, Kapuskasing and Held executive positions with several ~ commuunity service groups. Municipal councillor for Town of Kapuskasing serving on many standing and citizen's committee. Fluently bilingual and resident of the riding. CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS Kapuskasing, Model City Mall. 335-2802 Authorized by Ray Desjardins. Official Agent for Guy Desjardins. ESJARDINS Cochrane Superior Chairman of the Offi- cial Board, presented Rev. Bigelow with a miniature lectern and a book made by Jack Han- del; the book contained the names of the people of the community who ° contributed to a money gift and the bills were attached to the pages. Mrs. Bigelow was pre- sented with a Church plate and a United Church of Canada com- memorative spoon. The .choir joined: in singing "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You", following the pre- sentation. i FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT LANG, Edward'G. - Peacetully at his resid on Wed y: June 13, 1984, Edward G. Lang, beloved husband of Mary (McWatters). Loving father of Mrs. Rob Kamermans (Mary Violet), Mrs. Robert Seagor (Rebecca), Mrs. Carl Barr (Marsha), Mrs. J. Buffett (Jennifer), Miss Mary-Rachel at home, Percy, Paul and Michael, all of Hamilton and Christopher of Halifax. Will be sadly missed by 17. grandchildren and by his mother-in-law Margaret Lostracco. Predeceased by granddaughter Tanya in 1969. Mr. Lang resided in Schreiber until the family moved back to Hamilton in 1967. Mr. Lang was employed in Schreiber as school custodian for a number of years. He was also a gardener at Glendale Golf and Country Club until his retirement. He was an active member in the Moose Lodge unitl he moved to Hamilton. Friends called at L.G. Wallace Funeral Home, 151 Ottawa Street, North. Funeral Service in the Chapel. was on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Committal Services at White Chapel Crematorium. in lieu of Flowers the family appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Humanitarian Services Program of 1.0.0.F. Lodge L.G. Wallace, 544-1147. Mrs. Mary Lang, 15 Nicklaus Dr. Apt. 502, Hamilton, Ont., L8K 5J5.