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Show CLEARFIELD COURIER, DOc. There's sommetf Dimes unlicensed and has a very expensive item that he is making a real sacrifice on for one reason or another. He is broke, he is in need of medical care, mother or father just passed away, it may even be stolen merchandise. During the Christmas season it is human nature to be more compassionate, eager to respond to other kindness and people, prevails. Any scam that is good the rest of the year is better around Christmas. The conartist usually uses Your the goodwill toward men for his own advantage. The con artist takes advantage of you wherever you are. Beware of the street vendor who is usually Christmas shopping. bed sod organization and the purpose of the call? Will the solicitor give information on how to obtain more details on the charitable organization? Is the solicitor sufficiently and willing to Exercise caution. The trip may have been less costly. Make certain a subscription to a magazine will not cost you more over a long period of time than if you bought it well-inform- answer off the newstand. Examine carefully any contract you put your name on. Read the fine print. Youll be bound by that contract unless you do not receive the goods or door-to-do- salespersons are usually busier at this time of year. They are selling everything you might want and save you a trip to a business, particularly in the mad rush of questions? Is the solicitor willing to put the request in writing? the If charitable services. Always bear in mind that any purchase exceeding $25, or as a if sold result of a telephone call or materials received through the mails with free offers, must offer a recision right and the time period is midnight of the day purchased to midnight of the third day. this should be stated on the contract or on a separate sheet with full instructions on how to cancel, name and address of the salesperson and date of the sale. At this time of year a knock at the door may mean a visit from someone asking for money for some charitable cause or another. Be sure the organization receives your donation and not those who are doing the door-to-do- or wisebird bookery suggests: "Tell your own story" books for young developing minds. 72-ho- wisebird bookery 6 4850 Harrison Blvd. ph. SMSMmSttSMfttMSMmseffKSKlMCWBKS! 399-203- collection. Before giving, these consider asking questions: Does the solicitor have identification including the name and address of the benefiting organization? Will the solicitor accept a check made out to the organization instead of an induvidual? And finally, will the solicitor provide a source for obtaining further Information? ALFARO'S UPHOLSTERY For the month of December at Alfaros 20 Charitable organizations may also solicit funds over the telephone. time At Christmas especially callers often request donations for merchandise made by the magazine handicapped, with the subscriptions a benefiting proceeds charity, and many other oh on childrens upholstered couches slso available matching upholstered chairs. Construction consists of woods frames, springs and highest quality upholstering material. Adult styled furniture made to fit the child from 1 year to 12 years of age With the same fine quality that you would want for yourself While your looking at our childrens furniture, dont forget to check our line of (Sofa Sleepers), also a fine sofas, easy chairs and ottomans selection of shoulder bags and decorator pillows. HOURS: 10-- 6 causes. Before promising to give money, prospective donors ask the following questions: Does the caller immediately or on Mon.-Sa- t. provide request Y NOW FOR CHIRSTMASI 101 2 22nd Street LA should reasonable iden- tification including the name the of sponsoring organization makes its appeal for charity through the mails, be sure to check the following: Does the appeal make a clear statement; purpose and need? Is it easily understood and not disguised as a bill or invoice? Does it make it clear that there is no obligation to pay for or to return any enclosed unordered items such as stamps, key rings, etc? Does it include an address to write for further information? Does it indicate that donations are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes? In connection with your salespeople door-to-do- caution should be exercised. If you are contemplating house repairs or house cleaning experts, you should make certain that they are licensed either as a DBA with the Secretary of States Office, have a local business license or have a contractors license in the event they are doing repair or installation work. Ask the individual for references of others who have used their services and check them out. You have a right to thoroughly investigate those people who are approaching you. If you pay in advance, there is always the chance you will never receive the merchandise or the service. If considerable time goes on after you have paid, and you find the telephone discon- nected or the address vacated, you will know immediately that your money has gone with them. There is very little chance for recovery unless those individuals are found and then they may not have the money with them. One should exercise caution when an energy saving device is being offered. These types of products are finding their way to the market in great quantity. There are those that do work and the future is very promising for these devices. However, many are in their infancy and should be given careful scrutiny before anyone invests. Because of the great emphasis placed on conserving energy, heat saving devices, electrical savers, gas savers, water savers, air purifiers, conditioners, keep out the cold - keep in the heat devices, have suddenly come out is mass. Some do what they say. Some do a little of what they say. And some do nothing. Even instances of damage in some cases. Investigate the business and know they are in good standing. How many of the same type of device are in use and where. At this time of yearoffers of moneymaking schemes are forever in the business opportunity ads. Make easy money stuffing envelopes, invest in this, invest in that, double you money overnight, become a millionaire. STOP I There are tens of flo CforiisflimiG season) ttooll thousands selling conartists of work-at-hom- schemes. Many are the mail order variety. Most are a ripoff in one way or another and 99 per cent operate out of the mail box. A business that can run itself and requires no experience on the part of the owner. Requires only a few hours a day, and offers large returns is so rare and unknown so as to be on the endangered species list. If the offer is to make money but requires you to send a few dollars to show you how it is done, the offer is probably worthless, investment that requires a large downpayment. Many are operating on your money and may constitute a security. Check to see of they are registered as a security. Note the base of operation, and if they have a history of good performance. How long have they been in business? Have others invested? If so, get names and addresses. Check carefully the contract terms and the protection it affords you. How much time will elapse before you realize an investment return? It may be long enough to collect and be gone. Call Consumer Affairs for a report on any known operations under the guise of a potential investment. Investigate fully any initial and may contitute a security. Check to see if they are registered as a security. Note the base of operation, and if they have a history of good performance. How long have they been in business? Have others invested? If so, get names and addresses. Check carefully the contract terms and the protection it affords you. How much time will elapse before you realize an investment return? It may be long enough to collect and be gone. Call Consumer Affairs for a report on any known operations under the guise of a potential investment. The legitimate business with which most of us have dealings within our own individual communities are in the vast majority. Only a few are not honest. Some may exagerate more than others. But in this area a consumer would do well to acquaint with Most himself-hersel- f measures. businessmen are protective honest, only a few are not. In this, one of the greatest consumer markets of the world, it is inevitable that white few in number the snake oil vendor of another era is still in our midst. Prevention is the best medicine. A quick look at some of the elements of a ripoff cannot be done often enough. The dishonest seller, merchant or ripoff artist succeeds so easily because he knows one thing - that the average person cannot resist the lure of a bargain or something for nothing. The stage one sets will always catch the uninformed consumer. The following catch phrases should be a warning consumer to the open-eye- d You have been especially selected, Buy now or lose Just a few the chance, Yours ablessons, easy You can solutely free, save up to . . . . The consumer who expects to get something for nothing is his own worst enemy. Even the informed, open-eye- d will occasionally discover that he has purchased a product or service that is defective or inferior. It may be a TV that watches you, a car that . . MM QUALITY EYEWARE & rattles and groans, e consumer Did you know. or a soggy basement. When you find yourself in this type of a situation you have an obligation to yourself and to other consumers as well to complaint. Complaining in an efficient, effective manner will make it more difficult for the or unethical irresponsible manufacturer businessman Complaints or to operate. also help the businessman legitimate know when and in what way their product and-o- r service is failing to please the consumer. Too many people shrug off a bad product or poor service by saying, Thats just my luck," or they are embarrassed to admit someone got the the better of them. At all times, particularly at Christmas, watch for quality merchandise. There are those who bring merchandise out from a decade ago and use it as bait sales. If it fits your needs this is fine, be faulty, obsolete. or deteriorating Note in buying clothing but it may whether it is to be dry cleaned or can be washed. Upkeep means money. Always bear in mind the consumer shares responsibility in knowing the store policy. You should observe the following: Is a cash refund allowed and can merchandise be returned? Is there a restocking charge? What are the terms' of the layaway? Do you receive a credit only on returns of merchandise? guarantee What do you have, in- store or factory? What does it cover; labor and parts, return labor, or just parts? Is a sales receipt necessary for reutrn? Is the merchandise new or used and is it in writing? Usually you buy any used as is which merchandise means you inherit all defects A with no recourse. to a has business right establish store policy but a consumer is entitled to know what that store policy is and it must be posted conspicuously. A business cannot profess that it has sponsorship, approval, performance swallowed, pencils and paints that contain lead, certain dyes used in some of the toys that could be hazardous to small children. Second, consider a childs and age, size, abilities whether or not the toy if it falls into the hands of a younger brother or sister could be hazardous. Thirdly, avoid excessively noisey toys. a They could damage look Fourth, childs hearing. indicating on fabric toys and clothing. Always adhere to age recommendations showing on the labels on such and toys as chemistry sets toys with sharp edges or cutting edges. A special warning to home owners who will not be at for labels the their homes during Christmas season or who may be gone during the day and evening Christmas there shopping. Remember, who individuals are those make it a habit of knowing who is gone, when they are gone, and how long they will be away from their homes and when the door is unanswered or when the telephone rings indicating no one at home. Thoughts should be given for deterents for burglaries. Following are suggestive measures: (1) If you have wooden sash windows, the kind that slide up and down, drill a hole at the downward angle through the sliding part and into the frame at any point. When you insert a pin or nail into the hole, it will keep the window from being raised any further. (2) If you have sliding glass windows or doors, install special locks, available at most hardware stores, that allow you to open the window or door slightly, then turn the lock to hold it fast. Dead bolt locks that HAS AN ADDITIONAL NEW LOCATION IN DAVIS COUNTY We fill optical prescriptions written by your eye doctor. We have large selection of eyewear frames. We have prescriptions and non prescription sunglasses. We repair broken frames and replaoe broken lenses. We have oomplete hearing aid services, including repairs, sales and service of 1 0 major brands. We feature a 30 day free trial, and also have rental aids available. We have an emergency service on hearing aid repairs. lock with a key from both inside and out are most advisable. They take a little extra time but they are well worth it (3) Engrave your valuable possessions with your social security number or drivers license number, then put up a decal on your windows announcing the fact. (4) Put decals on windows stating that your home is protected by an alarm company, even' though it may not be. These decals can be obtained free for a minimal charge from alarm security many firms because it is a source of advertising for them. The thief will go nuts trying to find the alarm system so he can disconnect it. If you can afford it, an alarm system that connects directly to a switchboard that in turn notifies the police is very advisable. (5) Make your house look lived in at all times. If you go away, leave on a radio, TV or light. (6) Turn your phone bell down to its lowest level when you are away. An unanswered, ringing telephone is a dead giveaway that no one is at home. (7) If you have doors or windows screened by shrubbery behind which a burglar might lurk, use inexpensive burglar alarms to protect them. (8) Make sure all tools and ladders are locked away or put out of sight. Why give a burglar just what he needs to break in? If you have a question on a consumer matter or a complaint you cant resolve or if you need consumer information, please contact the State Division of Co- Affairs, 330 East Fourth South, Salt Lake City, nsumer Utah telephone 84111, 86 percent immunized characteristics, accessories, uses or benefits if it has not. M A business cannot maintain that a consumer transaction is of a particular standard,' quality, grade, style or model if it is not or has been used to an extent that it is marerially different from the fact. A business cannot state that a consumer transaction is available to the consumer for a reason that does not exist. A business cannot state that a consumer transaction has been supplied in accordance with the previous representation if it has not. A business cannot state that a consumer transaction will be supplied in greater quantity than the supplier intends. A business that cannot state replacement or repair is needed if it is not. A business cannot maintain that a specific price advantage exists if it does not. In selecting toys for the children this Christmas, give thought to the safety of the child when e plays with the toy by using the following guidelines. First, hazardous toys are those which pinch, puncture, suffocate, burn, shock or kill. Among such toys are stuffed animals with glass eyes, toys with small removable parts that can be he-sh- Approximately 86 per cent of Utah kindergarten-ag- e children entering school this fall were adequately immunized against preventable childhood diseases, a Utah Department of Social Services official said. According to Dr. Taira Fukushima, Deputy Director of Health, Disease Control Branch, an immunization survey taken in all Utah school districts and private youngsters had evidence of protection. Only two school districts reached the 100 per cent level. Piute and Wayne School Districts, both with enrollments kindergarten below 35, were successful in all kindergarten having students immunized. IN large school districts, it is very difficult to get all youngsters immunized. In districts with mor than 1,000 and kindergarten students, 24,240 presented evidence of the highest immunization level: 1527 out of an schools parochial showed that out of 28,384 kindergarten enrollees, immunization adequate against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio. A total of 3938 youngsters did not have evidence of adequate immunization or exemption as required by Utah law. Efforts are underway to fully immunize all these children. He noted that the perof kindergarten children with evidence of adequate immunization has increased 5.4 per cent since last year at this time when only 80.7 per cent of the centage U HEARING AIDS 13, 1978, Page 6 Muffler Weber School District, for the second year in a row, had enrollment of 1610 students (95.0 per cent) had evidence of adequate immunization. Other school districts with enrollments over 1,000 and their immunization levels are: Davis, 93.1 per cent; Granite, 88.9 per cent; Jordan, 84.2 per cent; Salt Lake, 80.4 per cent; Alpine, 81.4 per cent; and Nebo, 71.5 per cent. Smaller counties that had more than 90 per cent of their kindergarten age youngsters fully were: protected North Morgan, 98.9 per cent; Summit, 92.2 per Murray, 93.9 per Garfield, 94.4 per cent; cent; cent; Beaver, 923.6 per cent; South Sanpete, 92.4 per cent; Rich, 91.7 per cent; and Sevier, 92.0 per cent. Utah law requires a certificate of immunization for school entering But often youngsters. parents fail to get youngsters adequately immunized. By age two a child to be minimally protected should have received 4 DTP shots 3 polio doses and measles, rubella and mumps Mufflers for most foreign & domestic immunizations. State inspection cars. child "However begin immunizations at any time. may Our concern now is to get If you have a visual or hearing problem call Knighton Optical for doctors referral. & Shock absorbers Traier hitches built 8 installed. OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M. TIL NOON Dl ori Ihi4i HLAYC07 OGDEN 950 25th St. Suite N-- 1 3938439 LAYTON 2179 N. 1 700 W. West of Davis No. Hospital 825-162- 4 St. Benedict Professional Bldg. 394-550- 1 officials $ilrnt Kn'0M OGDEN 425 E. 5350 So. MUFFLIRS iSoPTYL all children immunized. One youngster with measles can cause an outbreak in a health school. Local departments are working in cooperation with school 5349 South 1900 West in Roy Ogdon. Utah 773-640- 0 through Utah to prevent such an occurrddce by immunizing all school age children. are Immunizations available from family and physicians pediatricians. Local health departments offer im- munizations at little or no cost throughout Utah. |