Daily Archives: September 1, 2010

Anchorage Dealership Develops Complaint Pattern

Anchorage, Alaska – Sept. 1, 2010 – Anchorage used car dealership, United Auto Sales, has Better Business Bureau concerned about a pattern of complaints.

Consumers allege United Auto Sales LLC sold their vehicle to a buyer, but did not honor the contract by paying them or the vehicle lien holder, in a timely matter.

BBB’s Board of Directors revoked United Auto Sales’ BBB Accreditation on May 26, 2010 for the failure to eliminate the underlying cause of the pattern of complaints and failure to comply with the agreed BBB Code of Business Practices; including failure to:
- Build trust by maintaining a positive track record and at least a “B” rating.
- Honor promises by fulfilling signed contracts and reached agreements.
- Promptly respond to all complaints forwarded by BBB.

United Auto Sales, located at 6500 Old Seward Highway, currently has an “F” rating with BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington.

BBB Statistic: Auto dealers of both new vehicles and used vehicles have topped BBB’s list of most-complained-about industries in Alaska consistently since 2006.

BBB Tips: BBB encourages consumers to check out dealerships at www.bbb.org to get a free BBB Reliability Report. Remember to read and understand contracts before signing. And when buying used, it is wise to get a buyers vehicle inspection before purchase. Consumers unable to resolve concerns with a business can file a complaint at www.bbb.org.

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Moms in Touch

Moms in Touch groups meet at the First Baptist Church in Delta Junction on Monday morning at 8:30 am and Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.  Local leaders at present are Diane Ruse and Cheryl Helkenn.

Moms In Touch International
Bringing women together in 120+ countries to pray for children and schools

www.MomsInTouch.org
Info@MomsInTouch.org800.949.MOMS

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Churches around the World Unite Together ~ Bless Our Schools

On September 19, 2010, churches around the world will cry out to the Lord for the students, teachers and school staff in their congregation. Imagine the impact this time of prayer will have on that worn-out teacher, the weary principal, the school board member that’s standing up for biblical values, as well as every school in your community.

Bless Our Schools Sunday, hosted by Moms In Touch International, is a time for churches to ask all the educators (teachers, administrators, staff, school board, etc.) and/or students in their congregation to stand or come forward while the pastor prays blessing over them for the school year.

Pastors will have the freedom to celebrate Bless Our Schools Sunday in a way that best fits the service and congregation. Some might even have a whole sermon based on blessing our schools through prayer, and highlight testimonies from MITI moms, teachers and students. Churches are welcome to participate in Bless Our Schools at their Saturday services, as well.

Moms In Touch International offers prayer points and flyers at www.MomsInTouch.org, under Bless Our Schools Sunday.

The 25-year-old prayer ministry, Moms In Touch International has one goal–to gather women together to pray scripturally and specifically for children and schools. Mothers in more than 120 countries meet regularly, spending an hour praying through the Four

Steps of Prayer: praising God for who He is; preparing one’s heart for prayer by silently confessing to the Lord; thanking God for what He has done; and interceding on behalf of children, teachers and school staff.

The Moms In Touch International Booklet, available in 45 languages/versions, explains the biblical principles of the Four Steps of Prayer, praying in one accord and how to facilitate a powerful hour of prayer that not only impacts the lives of the children and school staff being prayed for, but also changes the lives of the moms, as they develop an intimate prayer relationship with the Heavenly Father.

For more information about Moms In Touch International, please visit our website .

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Light Up the Roadhouse Yard Sale

Saturday, September 11
10 AM – 5 PM

Sullivan Roadhouse – Downtown Delta

Retro furniture, pottery, antiques, tools, books, designer clothes, shoes, boots, work duds, cash register, neck massager, garden bench and supplies, bird house, unique house plants, rooster collectibles, holiday gifts and more.

Sponsored by: Gardeners and Friends of the Sullivan Roadhouse.

Help us light up the roadhouse for the Christmas season.

Hotdogs and Chili, hot tea and Cappuccino. Cookies by Kathy Trim. (895-4650)

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Chic Gamine Appearing in Fairbanks and Delta Junction

Chic Gamine will be the Fairbanks Concert Association  season opener. This Juno Award (think Canadian Grammy) winning vocal quintet includes singers Ariane, Andrina, Alexa, Annick and drummer Sacha, all effervescent song makers who create music infused with Gospel, Soul, R&B, Doo Wop and French Chanson. And the whole is liberally doused with the happy-go-lucky impulsiveness unique to Chic Gamine that makes for a fun, feel good evening.

Saturday, September 25 at the Hering Auditorium
Adults $34
Senior, Youth and Military $30

Single Concert tickets via AlaskaTix
When you buy tickets online, we pick out the best seats available and mail them to you. If it’s within a week of the show, the tickets will be at the box-office (“will call”) an hour before the show. When you purchase a ticket online you will be automatically added to the email list for concert information. If you do not wish to receive emails just let us know in the comment section when you buy a ticket. At the conclusion of a single ticket purchase you will be returned to the AlaskaTix website.

A free Chic Gamine concert will be presented Sunday, September 26 at the Community Center at 7:30 in Delta Junction.

Thank you: Made possible by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, GVEA, Usibelli Coal Mine and Foundation, FNBA

The Chic Gamine Website

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Photo of the day – August 31

Yellow and green leaves on this birch sapling contrast with the white bark on the larger birch tree behind.  Photo Courtesy Art Lenon

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