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Show Page 14—THE HERALD, Prove, Utah Wednesday. Decemb Consumer Agency Gives MoreTips To Shoppers at Christmastime The State Division of Consumer Af way their product and or service is fairs in Salt Lake City has released the following article as an aid to shoppers most of us have dealings within our failing to please the consumer Too many people shrug off a bad product or poor service by saying That's just myluck.” or they are embarrassed tc admit someone got the honest. Christmas, during this Christmas season The legitimate business with which own individual communities are in the better of them vast majority. Only a few are not At all times HARVEY AND CANNONBALL of Hotel Baiderdash will be among the entertainersat the an- nual Steelworkers Union 2701 Christmas party Saturday at the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse Steelworkers Children Invited to Yule Party Steelworkers Union 2701, Geneva - Steel production and maintenance employees, will sponsor the anrual Christmas party for their children Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse campus. Harvey and Cannonball Balderdash will provide the ment, and Santa Claus will on BYU of Hotel entertaindistribute candy and other goodies. Special guests will be mayorsof Utah County cities and their children, ac- cording to Chairmen Bob Stringham and Dennis Holdaway Inasmuchasthe location of the party is ahout twice as large as the usual location, Stringham said that about 2,000 children are expected to attend. compared with 1,000 whousually come. Other special guests invited are International Union men. Thereis no chargefor the children. but invitation will be by union card or checkoff list furnished by Geneva officials. Final Payment Made On Ephraim Tunnel A check for final payment of the ! Ephraim Tunnel has been accepted by : N.W. Plummer, regional director, for the Water and Power Resources Ser‘vice (formerly Bureau of Reclama* tion). The Ephraim Tunnel was constructed between 1935 and 1937 to bring waterfrom the eastslopes of the mountains to the west slopes,irrigating 7,500 acres in Sanpete County. The oTEee anderes was repaid by tl aim Irrigation erie to the United States Government. The last payment of $2,374.94 was delivered by the board of directors and | president of the Ephraim Irrigation Company, fullilling their obligation ith the United States Government. Like most reclamation projects that were constructed between 1902 21 1979, citizens groups have contracted to repay the construction cost to build these dams, canals, and reservoirs. The Ephraim Tunnel (part of the Sanpete Project) is a vital link to the farming industry for 210 farms in the project area. This project was constructed during the lastof the “Great Depression." The project construction aided the area in giving jobs and stimulating the local economy. The Civilian Conservation Corps helped build the project canals and ditches. The Ephraim Tunnelis 7,113 feet long and waspartially lined with concrete to 5 feet6 inches in diameter. The tunnel goes through a part of Horseshoe Mountain along the Skyline Drive and delivers 9 sedbnd-feet of water to the Sanpete Project area. “The $190,000 we paid is a lot of money, but the project is well worth it,” said Doug Olsen, president of the Ephraim Irrigation Company. Some may exaggerate more watch fo than others. But in this area a con- merchanidse. There areth sumer would do to acquaint ing Merchandise out from a decade ago himself herself wi protective and use it as baitsales. If it fits your measures needsthisis fine, but it may be faulty Most businessmen are honest, only a deteriorating or obsolete. Note in buyfew are not In this, one of the greatest ing clothing whether it is to be dry consumer marketsof the world, it is in cleaned or can be washed Upkeep evitable tnat while fewin number the means money. snake oi] vendor of anothereraisstill Aiways bear in mind the consumer in our midst. Prevention is the best shares responsibility in knowing the medicine store policy. You should observe the A quick look at some of the elements following: Is a cash refund allowed of a ripoff cannot be done often enough and can merchandise be returned” Is The dishonest seller, merchant of there a restocking charge? What are ripoff artist succeeds so easily because the terms of the layaway” Do you he knowsonething — that the average receive a credit only on returns of person cannot resist the lure of a merchandise? What Guaratnee do you hargain or something for nothing. The have,in-store or factory? Whatdoesit stageonesets will always catch the un- cover; labor and parts, return labor. or informed consuemr just parts? Is a sales receipt necessary The following catch phrases should for return? Is the merchandise new or be a warning to the open-eyed con- used and is it in writing? sumer: “‘you have been especailly Usually you buy any used selected,’ ‘Buy now or lose the merchanidse‘‘as is’’ which menas you chance,’ “Just a few easy lessons,” inherit all defecis with no recourse. A “Yours absolutely free,’ “You can business hasa right to establish store save up to...’ The consumer who ex- policy but a consumeris entitled to pects to get something for nothingis his know what that store policy is and it own worst enemy. mustbe posted conspicuously Even the informed, open-eyed conA business cannotprofessthatit has sumerwill occasionally discover that sponsorship, approval. performance he has pruchased a productor service characteristics, accessories, uses or thatis defectiveor inferior.It may bea benefitsif it has not. A business cannot TV that watchesyou, a carthatrattles maintain that a consumertransaction and groans, or a soggy basement. is of a particular standard, quality, Whenyoufind yourselfin this type of grade, style or modelit it is not A business cannot maintain that a a situation you have an obligation to yourself and to other consumersas well consumer commodity is new or unused if it is not or has been used te an extent to complain. Complainingin an efficient, effective thatit is materially different from the manner will makeit more difficult for fact. A business cannotstate that a conthe unethicalor irresponsible manufacturer or businessman to operate. sumertransaction is available to the Complaints also help the legitimate consumerfor a reasonthatdoesnot exbusinessman know when and in what ist. A business cannotstate that a con- "GRAFFITI A HAMBURGER sumer transaction has been supplied in ide up and down, drill a hole at the accordancewith the previous represen- downward angle through the sliding tation if it has not part and into the frame at any point A business cannotstate that a con- When you insert a pin or nail into the sumertransaction will be supplied in hole, it will keep the window frombegreater quantity than the supplier in- ing raised any further. tends. A business cannot state that (2) If you havesliding glass windows replacementorrepair is needed if it is erdoors, install special locks, available fiot. A business cannot maintain that a at most hardware stores, that allow specific price advantage exists if it you to open the window or doorslightly does not In selecting toys for the children this Christmas, give thoughtto thesafety of the child when he she plays with the toy by using the following guidelines First, hazardous toys are those which pinch, puncture, suffocate, burn, shock then turn the lock to holdit fast. Dead bolt locks that lock with a key from both inside and out are most advisable They take little extra time but they are well worth it or kill Among suchtoys are stuffed animals or driver's license number, then put up with glass eyes, toys with small removable parts that can be swallowed, cils and glass paints that (3) Engrave your valuabel posses- sions with your social security number 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 of the toys that could be hazardous to not be. These decals can be obtained small chiidren. free or at a minimal cnarge from many Second, consider a child's age, size, security alarm firms because it is a abilities and whetherornotthetoyif it source of advertising for them. The falls into the hands of a younger thief will go nuts trying to find the brother or sister could be hazardous. alarm system so he can disconnectit Thirdly, avoid excessively noisy If you can afford it, an alarm system toys. They could damagea child's hear- that connectsdirectly to a switchboard ing. that in turn notifies the police is very Fourth, look for labels indicating advisable. (5)$ Make your house look lived in at nonflamability on fabric toys and clothing. Always adhere to age recom- all times. If you go away, leave on a mendations showing on the labels on radio, TV orlight. (6) Turn your phonebell downto its such toys as chemistry sets and toys lowestlevel when you are away. An unwith sharp edges or cutting edges. A special warning to home owners answered,ringing telephoneis a dead whowill not be at their homes during giveaway that no oneis at home. (7) If you have doors or windows the Christmas season or who may be gone during the day and evening screened by shrubbery behind which a Christmas shopping. Remember,there burglar might lurk, use inexpensive are those individuals who make it a burglar alarms to protect them. (8) Makesure all tols and ladders are habvit of knowing who is gone, when they are gore, and how long they will locked away or put out of sight. Why be away from their homes and when give a burglar just what he needs to the door is unanswered or when the break in? Tf you have a question on a consmuer telephone rings indicating no one at ome. matter or a complaint you can’t resolve Thoughts should be given for or if you need consumerinformation, please contact the State Division of deterents for burglaries. 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