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Show yyn nfiyofi ii ny wyr wq iwjj wtf thkut "Tv gy imi .M.m.'i.m..ii,.ii wm r..T.. ,. ,r.- -r .. ,,1, niign'Trtiw.r Progress Tuesday, November 30, 1993 4A Emery County PERSPECTIVE Has it come to this? Advise on dealing with telemarketer M' Gangsters of love by Larry W. Davis darkened rooms, making toys for happiness. These nameless, faceless ones who live for every man, follow creeds of others before ourselves. Christmas seems to be the time when- - out jumps Gangs lurk drive-b- in y them all. Wearing black, but colors too of red and green and white and smiles highlighting around the gloom of a birthday without presents. Going by names of The Volunteers or Santas Little Helpers or, the biggest of them all, Subs for Santa, gang members gathertruck loads of fun, little pieces of whats important in life, and hammer them into presents of love. Old things become new and smiles then come where smiles are rarely seen. There must be something basically good in people who care for whats not themselves. But it is themselves, really, who smile too at the gifts they give- - gifts children. received by unseen bright-eye- d God must have put a little goodness in us all and let us do with it what we will. Some have left it there to shrivel and die, like raisins in the sun, but some, like these lurking gangs, have taken what was there and put it everywhere, in hearts and minds and omnipresent winds that blow through all coats thin and thick. This goodness then blows around and carries with it little pinches of compassion, left on collars and cuffs to chatter in our ears. You dont have to be a weatherman to know which way the winds blows. And on the walls the graffiti pleads: Keep what you need but give a little bit more than you keep. Environmental demons swirl and say gimme gottahave and want," and they are there on every corner at this time of year, standing under mistletoe, but our gangs dont kiss these beasts but cry instead, good will toward men and peace on earth." And thus the world turns round as smooth as ribbons in a bow. We tend to rely on these gangs to make us look charitable and concerning, and have to I I hope we are. Sheriffs log Dale resident requested there vehicle unlocked. Deputy responded to loud music in Green River. Deputy responded to an unlock in Cleveland Castle Dale ambulance re- sponded a medical. Deputies and fire departments responded to a fire in Ferron. Deputy responded to a theft in Castle Dale. Deputy responded to a traffic hazard in Clawson. Deputy responded to an animal problem in Ferron. Deputy responded to a theft in Green River. Deputy responded to a lockout in Lawrence. Deputy responded to a juvenile problem in Ferron. Deputy responded to a theft in Green River. Green River ambulance responded to a accident. Deputy responded to a trespass in Orangeville. Deputy responded to a loud party in Castle Dale. reported an open door in Green River. Deputy responded to a juvenile problem in Green River. Cleveland resident requested a brand inspection. Deputy responded to an animal problem in Orangeville. Deputy responded to a citizen dispute. Deputy responded to an accident in Huntington. Deputy responded to suspicious activity in Green River. Deputy resonded to a citizen dispute in Ferron. Deputy responded to a lockout in Green River. Huntington ambulance sponded to a medical. resident quested an ambulance. rere- Deputy responded to Orangeville on suspicious activity. Deputy responded to Hunting-to- n on a theft. Deputy responded to Emery on a traffic hazard. Deputy responded to Hunting-toon criminal mischief. Deputy took a report on property damage in Castle Dale. Deputy responded to a burglary in Castle Dale. Deputy responded to an accident in Elmo. Deputy responded to an accident in Clawson. Deputy responded to a transient aid in Green River. Deputy responded to a burglary in Ferron. Deputy responded to Hunting-to- n n on a theft. Deputy responded to an accident in Elmo. phones owned by the same com- think you can outsmart them or that you will be the one in pany running the scam. These are just two examples five who wins the big prize. If of variations on old telemar- you want to gamble, go to Las duped by telemarketers is and the phonehanging up keting scams encountered by Vegas. Not everyone who sells prodeven that might not work. Tim Healey, who works for the ucts over the telephone is Federal Bureau of InvestigaThey may call back with another angle. tion (FBI) in Salt Lake city. fraudulent. Telemarketing inwas part of a sting op- cludes legitimate charities and For instance, one telemar- Healey businesses that allow you the Diseration called keter contacted the services of connect that Operation54 si- convenience of paying by teletriggered a local photographer to go to multaneous raids phone. However, it is difficult on frauduthe homes of "winners" to take lent telemarketers across the to sort out the legitimate from their pictures. The photograthe fraudulent. When in doubt, country. pher became an un witting part ask for the offer in writing or The point is, if you think you simply hang up. of the scam by convincing the people they had actually won. can't get fooled, you are setting Another company actually yourself up to get taken. The General rules regarding warned consumers about "dis- people who are running these telemarketing fraud: reputable telemarketing busi- scams are much more sophisnesses" and urged them to ticated than average consum1. If you win something it check the company's record ers. Even the FBI, Postal In- shouldn't cost you any money with the local "Consumer Busi-nes- s spector, Department of Com- and you shouldn't have to buy Bureau." The name merce and the Attorney Gen- any additional products to pick sounded official and similar to eral have been unable to shut it up. No matte: how appealthe Better Business Bureau, these businesses down on a ing the offer sour ds, you will but was, in fact, just a bank of continuing basis. So, don't not come out ahead. By Dennis Hinkamp USU Extension writer The best way to avoid being Deputy responded to a lockout in Elmo. Deputy was called to deliver a message in Green River. Green River ambulance responded to a medical. responded to an alarm in Orangeville. Deputy responded to a disturbance in Emery. Deputy unlocked a vehicle in Cleveland. Deputy completed a VIN inspection in Orangeville. Deputy took a report for criminal mischief in Elmo. Deputy completed a VIN inspection in Green River. Deputy took a report for criminal mischief in Huntington. Deputy responded to a citizen assist in Huntington. Deputy completed a brand inspection in Green River. Deputy took a report in Ferron on a traffic accident. Deputy unlocked a vehicle in Green River. found an open door in Ferron. Door was secured. UHP Trooper took a report on an accident involving a deer and a car, near Green River. Deputy took a report on some bad checks in Castle Dale. Deputy arrested a subject on a warrant out of California. Deputy took a report on a traffic accident in Castle Dale. Deputy completed a brand inspection in Orangeville. Depouty completed a brand inspection in Ferron. Deputy took a report for theft in Castle Dale. Ferron ambulance transported a patient to Castleview Hospital. Deputy settled an animal problem in Castle Dale. Deputy took a report on a traffic accident in Clawson. Deputy arrested two juveniles who had been fighting. Deputies responded to a traffic accident in Huntington Canyon. Deputy took a report for assault in Huntington. Green River Ambulance treated a patient in Green River. UHP Trooper arrested a subject for DUI during an accident investigation. Deputy settled a juvenile problem in Green River. responded to an animal problem in Huntington. Deputy completed a VIN inspection in Castle Dale. Deputy completed a VIN inspection in Castle Dale. Deputy took a report on theft in Castle Dale. Deputy completed a brand inspection in Castle Dale. Deputies assisted Utah County executing a warrant. 2. Never give your credit card number for "verification." No legitimate businesses will require credit card numbers as a form of identification. 3. Do you really need or want the products they are selling? In most cases you could get a similar item at a local store for much less. There are so many scams coming over the phone that my personal advice would be to not buy anything over the phone unless you are the one initiating the call about a product you saw in a catalog or on television. Just think how annoyed you would be if all these telemarketers were salespersons. You should treat your telephone privacy in the same way. door-to-do- or Buying should be a consumer initiated activity; not one initiated by a telephone caller. Use caution when making donations The holiday season is the season for giving. Hearts and checkbooks open wider at this time of year as more people are contributing money to their favorite charity. The Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection, is issuing a warning to con- sumers against fraudulent charitable organizations, and cautioning them to check out charities before they donate. " day contributions worthwhile. White said consumers can take several precautions to avoid becoming the victim of a charitable rip-of- f: Whether you are solicited over the phone or at the door, ask if the charity is registered with the state, what the permit number is and what percentage of the donation actually goes to the charity. "Utah law requires charities to inform donors of this information, but only if they ask," "Requests for donations greatly increase at this time of said White. If you are contacted by an year and unfortunately, fraudulent charities crop up to organization claiming to raise prey upon the generosity of money, call the Division of consumers," stated Constance Consumer Protection (530-660- 1 ) to verify that the charity White, executive director ofthe Utah Department of Com- is registered. However, just merce. "Consumers need to be because a charity is registered cautious and take the neces- does not mean that state govsary steps to make their holi ernment is endorsing that par ticular charity. Some charities are able to give larger percentages of collected funds to their cause than others. Although no legal percentage rate is required, a charitable organization must state the rate on their applica- tion. Some charitable organizations play the "name-gameMany fraudulent organiza." tions will use names that closely resemble the name of a n charity. You might think you are contributing to a nationally recognized charity when in fact you in: ghr, be givwell-know- ing money to a phony. "Many orgimizations, using titles similar to well-recogniz- organizations, launch fundraising drives around the same time as legitimate organiza tions," stated White. "Don't be fooled by a name that looks impressive." When you do make a donation, it is a good idea to play by check and to make the check out to the organization- - not the person collecting the donation. "Be cautious of organizations that pressure you to give money on the spot," warned White. "Legitimate charities will gladly take your donation today, tomorrow or a year from now." Finally, White said she would encourage consumers to think before they make a donation. Check it out and verify the legitimacy of the organization. Giving to a charity can be a rewarding way to add a little joy to the holidays, if it is done with caution and good sense. Forum A place for Bambi What would be your reaction if you were told that a new federal bureaucracy with a $164 million annual budget was being created by the Clinton -- Babbitt-Radical Envi- ronmental triumvirate? What would you think if this new bureaucracy could enter your private property without being required to obtain permission, gather data, and then not allow you to see what data had been gathereed because the bureaucracy was exempt from the Freedom of Information Opposes Book Cliff access fee proposal Editor: Since 1953, hunters, Fishermen and trappers have had open access to all of Utahs state lands, including those that are part of school trust holdings. Recently, the Utah State Land Board has proposed charging fees to users of school trust lands on the west end of the Book Cliffs in the roadless portion. The board members voted to ask the Legislature to modify the law as it pertains to public access to school trust lands. Deputy took a report on an assault in Green River. Deputy gave aid to a traveler in Green River. Deputy arrested a subject on a warrant out of Castle Dale. Deputy arrested a subject on a warrant out of Castle Dale. Ferron ambulance transported a subject to Castleview Hospital. Deputy responded to a suspicious incident in Huntington. Deputy took a report on a traffic accident in Ferron. Green River resident requested a brand inspection. Completed. A Ferron resident reported a minor traffic accident. Report Act? Does this sound like "we" are creating the long antici- natural resource based industries. Such fools! Would they ultibrother? have us destroy all life on the The pated big mate in intrusive, command planet? Dire consequences are and control government? Of certain lest we comply. course it does, but not to worry. What's to fear? Mr. Babbitt This is the national Biological Surveyand are we not willing is not a command and control to pay any price in the name of socialist. He only wants to help The Environment? We ceryou. And the Sierra Club is not a marxist political action comtainly seem to be. But there are at least some mittee attempting to socialize dim-wi- tt honorables in Wash- our land and resources. They who have thus far failed are beautiful people bedecked ington to catch the vision. They are in outfitter garb and southwest art, harmlessly selling caloffering amendments to protect such an achronisms as pri- endars with beautiful, full color vate property rights and our Dhotos of Eden. This will be a better place just as soon as we get those property rights radicals and constitutional extremists out of the way. Won't they ever learn that this administration has a mandate for change? and recreationists are important for the Rocky This proposal will not directly impact the investment that Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation members, other sportsmen, conservation, state and federal organizations have made in the Cun-ningha- Graham and Cripple Cowboy ranches. These properties are not in the roadless portion the state land board proposal is addressing. These properties and the surrounding federal, state and Indian grazing allotments will continue to be open to the public for recreation. After spending millions of dollars in securing these three ranches, most sportspeople Taken. Cleveland resident requested a brand inspection. Completed. A Cleveland resident requested an ambulance. Subject was transported by private vehicle. AGreen River Residentreported a possible drunk driver. Deputy located vehicle driver was not drunk but a citation was issued. An employee of a Castle Dale business reported a shoplifter. Subject was arrested and taken to the Emery County Detention Center. A Castle Dale resident reported acitizen dispute. Matter was settled at the scene. A Green River resident reported a lose dog. A deputy located the opposed to charging access fees to the biologically impor- tant roadless area of the west Book Cliffs. Sportsmen are particularly concerned, as they pay for almost all the budget of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and continue to be the only user group that pays for its recreation. Further eco--nom- ic the states support school trust would be an unfair burden. Any development of this roadless area would have a serious impact on the entire ecosystem of the of Book Cliffs. Now, more than ever, it is owner of the dog. A Green River resident reported some power lines on fire. Fire was extinguished. Huntington resident reported hitting a deer. A report was taken. Castle Dale resident reported receiving suspicious telephone call s. A report was taken. An Orangeville resi dent reported locking the keys out of their car. Vehicle unlocked. A Huntington resident reported acitizen dispute. Areport was taken. Ogden resident advised their car was broke down at Crescent Jet. and they requested a shuttle into Green River. Detail for Bambi Fisher Ames, Jurist, stated is eternal vigilence." Apparently many of us do not have the time or do not wish to be both"The pride of freedom ered or become involved, to protect our freedom. Paul L. Young Mountain Elk Foundation to raise funds to ensure the future ofelk and other wildlife by conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats. For more information, contact Cardell Mortensen in Price or Jason Branson in Castle Dale. If you would like to express your concern to the state land board, you may write to Ron Crittenden, Executive Director, School Trust Lands Advisory Board, 355 W. North 3 Triad Center, Temple, Suite 320, Salt Lake City, UT 84180-120- 4. William E. Christensen RMEF field director A deputy patroling in the Ferron area reported a open door at a local business. Building secured. A deputy patroling in the Castle Dale area reported a open door at a local business. Building secured. A Huntington resident reported a citizen dispute over a dog. Matter was settled at the scene. A Huntington resident reported that a subject had been bitten by a dog. Report taken and the dog was impounded. A Huntington resident reported a minor traffic accident. Report taken. An alarm sounded at alocal business in Green River. Building was (Continued on Pag SAj ?A |