We have a cell phone which we use for business only. Upon receiving my statement for the month of May, I was surprised to see a $6 “third party charge.” When I phoned Rogers to ask what this was about, they told me that they could not reverse it and that I had to phone 1-877-777-3891 and speak to RD Media. I didn’t have any luck with the phone. I was on ‘hold’ forever, so, I e-mailed them to ask what this was about. They said that I had subscribed to a service on my cell phone! Apparently I had agreed to participate in a question and answer game in which I could possibly win a prize. What is bad about it, is that every time they call my number, which could be once or twice a day “every” day, I would have a $2 charge on my bill. You can be sure that I did not realize what I was getting myself into. A Rogers agent informed me this morning that I now have $26 in new third-party charges. Even if you do not answer their call, you are still charged $2 a shot. I am paying a huge price for my ignorance! So, cell phone owners, beware. If you don’t recognize a number on your display, be safe — do not pick it up.
A huge bouquet to those who gave donations and purchased items at the garage sale/fundraiser at 1413 Quarry Pl. in Comox on June 18. All proceeds went for MS Liberation treatment for an MS patient. Special thanks to the woman who came back and donated lots of children books for the fundraiser. You all helped to raise $500. Huge thank yous!
Two thumbs down to the woman who brought the three little girls to see Mr. Popper’s Penguins on June 24. It would be much nicer for the rest of us if you would sit with them next time to keep them in line. When I mentioned this to you before leaving, did you say you were babysitting? Shame on you, they were too young to be left in a separate row unattended. They were up and down and in and out of the theatre many times disrupting our view of the movie. And if I were their parents, I would never hire you again.
Many happy days to Bob and his staff at Comox Valley Auto Recyclers on Royston Road. Through my own stupidity I thought I could “nudge” my gate open, instead of getting out to open it properly, I quickly found out I could not and the result was a broken mirror assembly. Within 20 minutes I had the mirror and it was installed. Thanks again to you and your wonderful staff. I learned my lesson now.
The Ton of Pennies — Ton of Hope campaign is officially over, with pennies and other coins still trickling in. The Kiwanis Clubs of Comox and Courtenay received donations totaling $3,000, or three-quarters of a ton of pennies. To all who hosted jars, to all the schools and individuals who donated, a great big thank you. Our campaign will continue, the jars will be out again — in the meantime anyone who cares to help with treatment and research of childhood cancers at BC Children’s Hospital can drop off donations at either Square One Travel or Appletree Grocery on Fifth Street in Courtenay.
