We had accepted checks for any payment, and sure, we understood when it was an honest mistake and the bride didn't know the groom had also written a large check from the same account and the check was made good immediately. As the old saying goes, it only takes a few to ruin it for everyone. To give these special customers the credit they deserve, we have set up a "Wall of Shame" as you come into the bakery where each of these checks are on display. While we have been in business since 1990, the amount of checks on the wall is relatively small, which shows the majority of people do not believe in stealing. To become a member of the wall, you must pass a bad check and then not clear the outstanding balance owed. If any member would like to lose their membership to the wall, it is a simple process of clearing the check balance, a $25 returned check fee & any legal costs incurred to collect payment and the check will be taken down and will also be deleted from the list below. If you know any of these 6 people, please give them the credit they deserve. LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU KNOW they are on the list !!! . . .

Wall of Shame Members: Brandi Livingston of Gardner Member since Jan. 2004 Returned check for daughter's birthday cake written on a closed account Nicole Burke d/b/a/ Bridal Dreams in Fitzwilliam, NH Member since Jan. 2004 Returned check for cake for their Prom Fashion Show to  promote the dress shop Laura Radefield of Chicago Member since Aug. 2005 Returned check for cake top & supplies for her sister's wedding in Gardner Nancy Anderson of Athol Member since Aug. 2007 Returned check for Baby Shower cake for her daughter

and the Grand Prize Winners are: Jennifer Howes & Jason Jensen of Gardner Members since Aug. 2007 Returned check for their wedding package. This couple is the main reason we have decided to change our check acceptance policy They owe OVER $850 !!! AND They also passed another bad check to another bakery for the same wedding date on a CLOSED account. A warrant has been issued from the court for their arrest. *** Update on this bride: The Gardner Police Log lists her being arrested on Feb. 2, 2007 on yet another warrant charge !!! If you are one of their friends, I'm sure you have heard every excuse from them, I have as well. Here are just a FEW of the email excuses and promises I have recieved: 9-7-07 email from Jen: Sorry about any inconvenience, things have been extremely hectic around here as we just had a new baby on the 27th and he is very ill.  Katie, however, probably called you to rant about something or other because that seems to be what she does. You can just ignore her and I will speak to her myself.Anyhow, if there was a problem with the order please let me know and I will clear it up ASAP. 9-7-08 email from myself: Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about your little one, I will keep him in my prayers. I had called to speak with you in reference to your payment for your order, which was returned by your bank. Your child should be your first priority and you may clear the balance up when he is feeling better. Please keep in touch. 9-17-08 email from myself: Hi Jennifer, I just wanted to touch base and check in with you. I hope the baby is feeling better. I also wanted to check when you or Jason will be able to drop by and clear the balance due for your wedding cake. All of your accessories have been done in your colors and are ready for the 13th. 9-23-07 until 10-4-07: SIX appointments made, all NO SHOWS 10-4-08 email from Jason at 1:04: Bev, Jen has been hosptialized for the last several days, as her blood count has been extremely low and she fainted at our home last week.  She is still there, however she informed me that she had set up an appointment with you to clear up the balance on the wedding cake and what not.  I would like to come clear it up, however could only find your email address.  I'm trying to tie up all the loose ends before the wedding so, please let me know a good time to meet up with you and I will stop by.   Thanks so much, Jason Jensen 10-4-2007: I happened to be on the computer when the message came in, I responded at 1:09: Jason,I will be here all day today. The address is 203 Turner Lane, Templeton. Directions are on my web site, cakesforalloccasions.org.  Let me know what time you would like to stop by. Same Story, NO SHOWS AGAIN 2-14-2008: email from Jen: Dear Bev, I just received your letter in the mail was shocked.  I was unaware of any small claims court proceedings, and if I was I would have, by all means, shown up.  I have called the court and given them my correct address, and also informed them that I would be getting in touch with you.  I deeply apooligize for any financial problems we have caused you.  I was aware that a check to you had bounced, but was unaware that the balance was not cleared up.  I spoke to my husband about it and he informed me that he thought I took care of it, and I thought the opposite.  I am willing to do whatever it takes to make good on this balance, however, I am wondering if a payment plan would be some sort of an option.  I can afford to pay you $75 per week, or $300 per month, if that is acceptable, as I just recently lost my job due to illness.  I understand that this probibly sounds like one long excuse to you, but I would never intentionaly steal from anyone.  It is just not how I was brought up.  You can email me back or call my cell. Again, I am so sorry for all the trouble this has caused. God Bless, Jennifer Jensen 2-15-2008: 13th NSF check contact - email from Jen: Thank you so much for accepting the payment plan.  Unfortunatley, the reason I out of work is due to a Bi-Polar Disorder illness, which caused me to spend a lot of money we ultimatley did not have, in a manic state.  I am slowly fixing all of the trouble that I have caused.  The arrest on 2/2 was because I failed to appear for a summon that I never recieved.  Like I said before, I have since then updated my address with the court.  Thank you, Jen 2-22-2008 email from Jen: I sent $150 out of my paycheck to the address listed on your website today. I would appreciate that my name and personal information be taken down after you are paid. Thank you. Jen No payment is ever received. 3-1-2008  (2) emails from Jen: email #1: Bev, I would like to pay the total due probibly Thursday.  Should I bring it to you? email #2: I haven't heard from you in over a week.  I just want to know if you recieved my money order.  Also, I just recieved my tax refund and would like to pay the balance.  Could you please give me the total? 3-1-2008: 15th NSF check contact - email from myself: Jen, I emailed you on 2-26-08 that I had not received your money order. Your total balance due as of today is $872.44 3-3-2008: 16th NSF check contact - email from myself: Jen, I can meet you at the Gardner court house so they can dismiss this case for you when you pay. You can give me a call on Thursday when you are ready to drive there. The clerk's office is open from 8:30-4:30. *To All Readers of this page, keep in mind she lives less than 2 miles from the court house. 3-3-2008 email from Jen: Bev, I work 7 - 330 on Thursday so I will call when I leave work. 3-4-2008: Jen again is a no show 3-12-2008 email from Jen: Bev, Its been almost a week since I tried to meet you.  I called you with no answer and emailed you with no response.  Please inform me of a good time to meet you so you can get your money and this whole mess can be fixed.  I do not work Sat. this week or Tuesday next week. 3-16-08 email from myself: Jen, I've given some thought to even responding to your email since it's very clear you are just playing games, but ok, I'll let you set up one more time for you to clear this balance. I was here the entire day on Thursday as I had a busy weekend and was here working, and of course everyone else's calls and emails were received. I am not busy on Tuesday, so just call an hour prior to when you would like to meet at the court house. If you actually show up with your balance due, you will be taken off the wall of shame and the capais will not be served. However, I think Tuesday will become the 17th time you or Jason have supposed to show up to pay this off and haven't, including 2 court dates. If you decide not to show up again, an update will be made. 3-20-08 email from Jen: Bev,  I'm just getting to this email from Sunday now, as I've been in Boston helping my mother who just suffered a stroke.  I have Tuesday and Thursday off this week and can meet you at the court house.  Please let me know which day is good for you. 3-25-08 email from myself: I will be here all day, give me a call if you want to clear this up & I’ll meet you at the court house. NO RESPONSE -  NO SHOW AGAIN All together, there are 18 different times set up by either Jen or Jason to pay this balance. I'm just setting the record straight for all of you that they may be giving empty excuses to: we have been so unfair to them by taking them to court, they have tried to pay their balance, etc. etc. For any one who attended their wedding, give a call to the bakery which ended up providing their wedding cake and ask how they enjoyed creating a cake for free - well not really free, they also were hit with a bank fee for the check being returned by the bank as unpaid - written on a closed account. ****************************************************************************************************************************** So that's the stories behind the "Wall of Shame" and the people who are featured on it. We have created hundreds of cakes for special occasions over the last 18 years and have enjoyed baking and decorating each and every one of them. 99.9% of people are wonderful, hard working people who would NEVER think of stealing or shop lifting. We continue to look forward to meeting all of you and creating the cake of your dreams. For that .1% who are thinking of coming in to get something special for nothing, I ask that you not grace me with your business, for if you should try, you too will be awarded your very own place on the "Wall of Shame"