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Show B6 The Times-lndependen- Thursday, Oct. 25, 1979 t, v Mail fraud is big business, to Moab postmaster according In that the Postal Inspec tion Service actively inmaster Lew Prowse vestigates mail fraud and stated that American false representation by consumers lost more than mail, and assists with r and service $489 million to mail fraud and misrepresentation by problems. , mail during each of the Swindles aimed at last five years. consumers are limited Prowse emphasized only by the imagination that the majority of com- of the con artist, he said, panies engaged in the $60 because theyve learned billion mail order in- that many people are dustry are honest and willing to invest their an interview Thurs- day, Oct. 18, Moab Post- mail-orde- dedicated to customer money on ofsatisfaction. However, fers which sound too good hard-earne- d Prowse said, as in other to be true. few a said that Prowse industries, of mail bilk to out are examples operators typical false the public. and frauds The nations best representations by mail uninclude a variety of indefense against con vestment artists offers, phony scrupulous using the mails is an in- franchises, miraculous formed public, Prowse cures," weight said. Everyone should reduction plans with no be constantly on guard proven medical value and schemes. against what are really The elderly are quite unbelievable claims and schemes. often prime targets for Prowse went on to say these schemes, the MlfJliir'- - tj 1 . .. a jtsk e raEKs4 - Hospital news notes 4r . , protecting the rights of mail users in 1872, when Congress enacted the Mail Fraud Statute. In fiscal year 1978, 161,741 complaints were received by the Inspection Service. Postal inspectors 5,742 pleted comin- vestigations and obtained 2,012 convictions. Fines and restitutions during this period totaled $9,533,807. If a complaint indicates that the mails are being r, used to further a scheme to defraud, the Inspection " i:V v" Wil-llia- Fender bender ... Service investigates to determine whether A 1978 Datsun received major damage and its driver minor injuries in a collision on federal statutes have been violated. Where violation Highway 163 near Moab Lanes Saturday, Oct 20 at 5:16 p.m. Investigating Police of the mail fraud statute reported that William P. Dickerson, 16 of Moab, was attempting to make a turn is indicated, the case is when his 1970 Ford pickup was struck by the Datsun, driven by Dawn Adajune referred to the ap- Roberts, 16, of Palm Desert Calif. Damage to the Datsun was estimated at $1,900 U.S. At- and to the pickup at $300. No citations were reported propriate for consideration torney of criminal prosecution and possible concurrent civil action to deprive the Postmaster said, promoter of receipts by because they are trying mail. work-at-hom-e wwpiw tem:br ft Csafated to protect their savings from the effects of inflation. 333033 Sand-Grav- el r'UtA RcotyCJtt 767 W. Cane Creek Blvd. i Prowse urged consumers to ask companies to back up their claims if an offer sounds unbelievable and too good to be true. Its the best way to protect yourself, he said. But if you feel youve lost money to a fraud or havent received the merchandise you ordered, contact my office or a postal inspector. The Postal Service first became involved in Happenings in 12th Circuit Court Senior Citizen news Joe's Maintenance receive less mail adver- Painting, Landscaping, General Maintenance, Carpet Cleaning, Windows high or low, Spring Cleaning, Home and Commercial work. Free Estimates Phone 3 -- 259-50- 1 tising can contact the Direct Mail Marketing Mail Association Preference Service, 6 E. 43rd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 and ask for a name removal form, requesting removal from as many direct mail advertising lists available. 8ojrGSTCV8UT ItJA WicDtiwk Moral Uo've got all tho goodies you need to do the job by yourself for fuel savings all winter long Weather Strip Calking Heat Tapes Heat Wrap . ' Those having October are Lydia Skewes, Beula CaRlet, Maria Heath, Pearl Taylor Mary Koci, John Baker, Ross Thomson and Frank Jese. Only 3 with birthdays were present. The others were either out of town or ill. birthdays Mr. Jese said a few words about how he enjoyed the club. Mrs. Skewes gave a short story of her early life in Moab, and Maria Heath read a poem, If God Went on Strike, and 2 jokes. a Valley Voices, group of 10 ladies, sang Happy Birthday to all, accompanied by the 40 senior citizens present. The group of ladies also sang several other songs. ice cake, Birthday cream, punch and coffee were served. The cakes were made and donated by Eliza Burr, Jessie Anderson, Bessie Bennett and Genevieve Holyoak. The next pot luck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Turkey will be served. CORRECTION Grand County Attorney William Benge issued a statement clarifying a report released last week concerning a case involving Steve Eugene Finberg in 7th District Court Monday, Oct. 15. The original release stated that Finberg, who was charged with ag- J2uv2) First South On Main I Personnel management in Moab City has been made more manageable with personnel policies developed over the past several years mainly due to the work of Marge Tomsic, who spent hundreds of hours working on details. lyi VOTE MARGE TOMSIC MOAB CITY COUNCIL Paid Political Advertisement gravated assault, pled ay before! AFTER Make this YOUR Silver Investment for the Future! Every Item Replated at Sale Prices Since the value of old silverplated items continues to soar this is an excellent time to take advantage of these low. low prices to have your worn silverware, antiques and family heirlooms replated like new. These pieces are now more valuable than ever and make wonderful gifts. All work HEAVILY SILVERPLATED by our skilled silversmiths and Sale prices apply to ALL pieces. . REPAIR POLICY: ONLY PENT BY THEtDAY, WEEK OR MONTH 1 delivery AVAILABLE For Instance . L,ASKAgOUT 13. tow Hates . Article S47.SS Teapot Creamer 25.00 Candlestick (per inch) Sugar Cowl Trays (per 34.50 2.72 27.60 .264 .211 3.40 sq. in.) Full 25 Year narranty on an silver rcoiatina. ng P IN THE DOOM COURT NEWS guilty to the assault charge; a third degree felony. However, both the prosecution and defense recommended that the defendant be sentenced under a one degree less serious charge, as provided by Utah statute. The recommendation came as a result of a decision by the Division of FROM WYOMING Rose Fanning, Chey- Family Services to return enne Wyo., spent 10 days the child involved in the in Moab as a guest of her assault to the Finberg It was also sister, Rachel Short. She home. visited her brother and erroneously reported that wife, Howard and Juanita Finberg had been sent to Nickel, was a dinner guest Point of the Mountain for evaluation. at the home of Madge a and the attended However, judge Boyd Warde, noon Pot Luck dinner at Bunnell ordered that a the senior citizens hall. report be She reported meeting lots prepared by Adult Probaof new friends, and plans tion and Parole. Finberg to return for another visit. will be sentenced Nov. PICK-U- ARIZONA TRIP Beula Eva Lathrop, Caillet and Lorene Hood returned Saturday from a week in Arizona, where they visited former MoabTillie Thelma ite Milburn in Tempe and Evas niece and husband, Joyce and Eddie Montey in Phoenix. Sunday Ms. Hood drove to her home in Grand Junction, Co. m REDUCED 20 90-d- Plus Plastic Covering For Your Windows to Give Them Double Protection Against the Coldjrf Winter! . SILVER REFLATING The October Birthday Party was held Saturday, at the senior center with 40 present for the festivi- ties. FROM SALT LAKE Miss Kathleen Berry was down from Salt Lake for a City last week-en-d her with visit mother, Mrs. Clyde (LaPreal) Berry. She was accompanied from Provo by Miss Sharon Dalton and a friend, Miss Bailey. The girls are students at BYU. IT'S ALL of of probation. At an arraignment on (DUI). intoxicating liquor The Court ordered a Oct. 22, Greg A. .Gravel bench warrant issued and pled guilty to charges of the case was continued to DUI and supplying alcohol to minors. He was fined Oct. 25. Thomas Arnold Peter- $250 for the first offense son pled guilty to a charge and $150 for the second of DUI at an arraign- or, in default, to serve 50 ment. He was ordered to days in jail. Barney Von Walker pay a fine of $250 and sentenced to 40 days in appeared at an arraignjail, in addition to being ment on a charge of theft. placed on probation for He was bound over to one year. The jail sen- District Court, to appear tence was suspended up- Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Bail on payment of the fine and was set at $1,000. successful completion of probation. At an arraingment on a charge of driving during revocation, Patrick M. Sweeny pled guilty.. He was fined $150 or, in default, sentenced to 30 days in jail. Richard Lynn Wood appeared at a preliminary hearing on a charge of aggravated assault. On motion of the the County Attorney, charge was reduced to criminal mischief. Woods was ordered to pay a fine of $100 and $78 restitution and placed on probation for one year, He was also sentenced to 30 days in jail. The jail sentence was suspended upon payment of the fine and restitution and successful completion mail-orde- Persons wishing to . . . under the influence James David Wright problems are handled by the Postal appeared for a prelimInspection Service, the inary hearing on charges Consumer Advocates Of- of burglary and theft in fice and the Consumer 12th Circuit Court ThursProtection Office, The day, Oct. 18. Following Postal Service through presentation of the evione or all of these departdence, Judge Donald Crist ments, attempts to ordered Wright bound r comresolve over to District Court. The of unsatisfactory defendant was remanded plaints transactions when postal to the .custody of the customers fail to receive Sheriff. merchandise ordered, Steven K. Nielsen failed refunds promised, or find to appear for a trial setting that the service or on a charge of driving product purchased is not as advertised. Mail-orde- r Richard Hawks, Elfleda Walker; disch: Robert Murray, Danny Wardle, Howard Nickels. Hospital Newborns Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haycock (Debra), a girl. admit: October 16, Maxine McDougall, Willie Dinkins; disch: Mamie Black. October 17, admit: Debra Haycock; disch: Dixie Dalton, Vern Shepardson, Alice Stocks, Robin Long and baby girl, Joann Cruz and baby girl, Janice Patrick and baby girl, Susan Stubblefield and baby boy, Willie Dinkins. October 18, admit: Larry Cheatham, Lisa Jones; disch: David Quinn, Mary Etta Richeson. October 19, admit: Dan Axtell, Joe Smoker; disch: Larry Cheatham.. October 20, admit: Swasey; disch: Don McDougall, Joe Smoker, Debra Haycock and baby girl. October 21, admit: Jennifer Hunsaker, Robert Murray, Joseph May, Jr., Danny Wardle, Phillip Davis, Kee T. Begay; disch: Lisa Jones, Larry Broderick. October admit: 22, w. $16.50 FREE DENT REMOVAL FOR ANY ANO FULL DETAILS. and straightening on all items we silverplate. ALL ADDITIONAL REPAIRS, no matter how extensive, on iny piece we silverplate. Includes soldering broken handles, legs, knobs, etc. (Only exceptions are lor furnishing new parts.) SALE ENDS OCTOBER 31 RENT-A-CA-R BRING IN SILVER TODAYI Peterson Ferd Gift Shop Jewelers 500 So. Ms5oi 259-610- 7 j J Downtown Moab |