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WIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1985, PAGE 9 Ministry issues desist order against local RV dealer - h Mi itr of Con- The Ministry of Con- sumer and Commercial Relations has issued a cease and desist order against North Brock Motor Sales, a Whitby company which sells trailers and mobile homes on consignment basis. The cease and desist order stems from the same ministry in- vestigation into North Brock Motor Sales' business practises which recentlv let to a total of 51 charges being laid against the com- pany, its owner, general manager, manager and four of its sales staff. Charges include defrauding the public, theft and fraud. The ac- cused are scheduled to appear in Whitby Provincial Court on Oct. 25. In exchange for 10 per cent commission, North Brock Motors sells mobile homes on con- signment. Based on evidence gathered by the Durham Regional Police Force involving 15 transactions over the past three years, it is alleged that the com- pany misrepresented the final selling price of trailers by telling owners that the trailers had sold for less than the actual price ob- tained and pocketing the difference. In doing so, North Brock Motors is alleged to have realized profits in excess of $31,000. Accurate reporting of sales prices to owners would have entitled the company to less than $9,000 in commission. In one other instance, the company represen- ted as new a year-old trailer which it sold to a customer. Total consumer loss from the transactions is estimated at $53,000. Facing charges are company owner Lorne Haight, 62, of Sun- N WHITBY derland; general manager Gordon Haight, 26, of Orono and manager Nancy Keith, 38, of Sunderland. Sales representatives Ronald Turcotte, 19, of Cannington; John Threader, 51, of Orono, Donald Haight, 28, of Sunderland and Nor- man Waller, 49, of Kingston have also been charged. The incident has caused the local branch oft me mnistr y %,i sumer and Commercial Relations to issue a warning to people selling on consignment. In addition to exercising extreme caution, the ministry advises that sellers ask for written contracts with com- missions and other costs clearly spelled out. Con- sumers are àlso entitled to ask for a copy of the sales receipt, and should not hesitate to do Last week's Whitby bridge club scores The !ollowing are the East and West: Dr. results of last week's and Mrs. Richard Ket- play at the Whitby chell, 102; Betty Duplicate Bridge Club Harlander and Trudi as reported by Dr. Ruest, 93½; and, Joan Richard Ketchell. McColl and Inez Maun- North and South: drell, a tie with, Georgia Marjorie Frost and Bovay and Margeurite Mable Baker, 103; Mr. Steffler, 89½. and Mrs. Jim Wilson, The results of each 921½; and, Mr. and Mrs. week's play at the club Ken Cunliffe, a tie with, will be reported in the Bill Nelson and Frank following issue of the MacNeill; 87. Whitby Free Press. At the home show $> Repairs to All Makes & Mo-e*s Whitby was well represented at the Metro East Home Show that was held recently in the new Pickering Trade Centre. $£SINrn In thephoto above, Mayor Bob Attersley is seen here with Gail Lang of Sunrise Aluminum. The com- AGENT WhIt64 pany's display was headlined (as seen here) by a sign that read "Manufactured in Whitby". The com- 215 Dundas St. E., y pany makes aluminum doors and other related products. Fe$rsAtf ht Free Press Staff PhotoT US LAST OPPORTUNIT Y QSALE ENDSQ Our Semi-Annual Custom Cover Sale is your opportunity to buy sofas, loveseats and chairs at very special prices. Beautifully constructed with solid hardwood frames and impeccably tailored in your choice of 100% cotton fabrics with outline quilting. Order now for Christmas delivery. SOFA *895 LOVESEAT s795 CHAIR $445 MON.. TUES. & WED. 10-6, THURS. & FRI. 10-9, SATURDAY 10-6 HERETAGE HOUSE limited 216 MARY ST., WHITBY 668-3483 TORONTO 686-0061 -I MANUFACTURED