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point, usually ri they need help SECTION 2 - PAGE • - PLAINDEALEE HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3.1964 Expiration dates confuse shopper 1 .. By June Fuller Dear June: I have a question regarding refund offers that are identical except for the expiration date. Early this year I sent for the "Bics or Bucks" offer that expired April 30,1964 and promptly recieved my refund. A few months later 1 found another refund form had the typical "one, refund per family" restriction, but I have always believ­ ed that if the expiration date is dif­ ferent, the offers are different. So, I sent for it. The people at Bic apparently didn't agree with me. I received a •ejection letter and, worst of all, they did not send my proofs of pur­ chase back. Was I wrong? Is this treatment fair? -- Judith Mell, N lies, Mich. Dear Judith: Refund offers that come out with different expiration dates confuse a lot of consumers. They say "one refund request per family" and it isn't clear whether the manufacturer considers them the same or different. When a manufacturer has two offers with the saiqe name, my policy is not to send for the second offer in the same year; certainly not if there is less than six months between the expira­ tion dates of the offers. In the case of the Bic offer, I wouldn't have sent for ihe second offer in 1984. For the many offers that expire Dec. 31, 1984, 1 /would not send for the same named oJ£^r unless it had an expira- • ion date after June 30,1985. But the confiscation of your proofs of purchase is another thing entire­ ly! There is absolutely no excuse for this. You sent for the refund honestly believing that you were entitled to it. If the Bic company doesn't want to hobor your request, they should return your proofs of purchase. By taking your proofs Bic sets itself up as the judge and jury and, without due process of law, takes your property away. Not fair! Your situation is a perfect example of why manufacturers should return proofs of purchase ̂ hen they reject an of­ fer as an "improper request." If Bic had placed an explanation on their refund form, such as "All Bics or Bucks offers with 1984 ex­ piration dates should be considered to be the same offer," I would feel differently. But since Bic con­ tributed to the confusion, they, should have sent you the second re­ fund. The very least they should have done was to send you your pro­ ofs back with an apology. What should you do about it? Write to the Bic, the office of the president, and tell him how you feel. Have you had a problem with a manufacturer's promotional offer? Write and tell me the details. I can't answer every letter, but I will try to take action where possible and will publish those letters that have an impact on other readers. Write to me: June Fuller, P.O. Box 1149, Great Neck, N.Y., 11023. HERE'S A REFUND form to write for $1.50 Coupon. Bristol- Marriage licenses: Applications for marriage licenses were recently made at McHenry County Clerk's office by: Joseph Leopold, Fox Lake, and Karen A. Irslinger, McHenry; Donald S. Magrow and Theresa M. Rigsby, both « Wonder Lake. Mark S. Romani and Yvonne M. Jackson, both McHenry; Richard R. Kortemeier, Peoria, and Teri L. Crosby, Wonder Lake; Brian E. Haupt and Debra A. Kokocinski, both McHenry. Ronald H. Benedict, McHenry, and Jamie A. Greene, Crystal Lake; David A. Sagers and Dawn C. Spain, both McHenry; Daniel R. Kosior and June I. Campbell, both McHenry. Patrick J. Corbley and Wanda . L. Kluesener, both McHenry. Divorces: Judgments for dissolution of marriage were recently granted in 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Woodstock, to: Kathryn Michael and Henry C. Michael Jr.; Candice E. Kowalczyk and Martin C. Kowalczyk; Mary L. Hahn and Robert C. Hahn. Robert L. Hansen and Roberta M. Hansen; Davidt J. Kriesel and Judith A. Kriesel; Diane M. Kingston and Dean D. Kingston. ' Myrth E. Nielsen and Gary A. Nielsen; Patricia S. Johnson and Murray C. Johnson; Lorraine Mclnerney and Dennis G. Mclnerney. ( Myers Datril $1.50 Coupon Offer, P.O. Box 14906, Baltimore, Md., 21268. Requests for the form must be received by Nov. 1,1984. This offer expires Dec. 31,1984. While waiting for the form, save the entire carton from one package of Extra-Strength Datril Tablets (or a hand-drawn fac­ simile of the Capsules' package and its Universal Procuct Code number on a piece of paper), plus the register tape with the price circled. Here is this week's list of refund offers. Start looking for the required refund forms, which you can obtain at the supermarket, in newspaper and magazine advertisements and from trading with friends. Mean­ while, start collecting the needed proofs of purchase as detailed below. Remember, some offers are not available in all areas of the coun­ try. Today's refund offers have a value of $7.89. Baked Goods, Desserts (File No. 7) v . / • These offers require refund forms: * JELL-0 CHEESECAKE Coupon Refund Offer. Receive four 25-cent coupons good on packages of Jell-0 Brand Cheesecake. Send the re­ quired refund form^and two l/nvier- sal Product Code symbols from Jell- O Brand Cheesecake, .plus the register tape with the purchase price circled of a pint of fresh strawberries. Expires Nov.30,1984. KEEBLER Fudge Cookie $1 Re­ fund. Send the required refund form and three proofs of purchase from Keebler Deluxe Grahams or Fudge Stripes, the refund offer paner from the package, and your name, ad­ dress and zip code on a 3-by-5 card. Expires Dec 31,1984. NABISCO Cookies Special Refund. Receive three $1 coupons, one for Oreo Cookies; one for Fig Newtons or Apple Newtons; and one for Chips Ahoy! or Chips 'N More. Send the re­ quired refund form and six proof of purchase seals from any packages of Nabisco Cookies. Expires Dec. 31, 1984. SAHARA Free Pita; Receive a coupon for a package of Sahara Pita Bread. Send the required refund form and five Universal Product Code symbols from any size-flavor packages of Sahara Pita Bread. Ex­ pires Nov, 30, 1984. THOMAS Original French Bakery Croissants $1 Refund. Receive a $1 coupon. Send the required refund form and the Universal Product Code symbols from any two packages of Thomas' Original French Bakery Croissants. Expires Dec. 31,1984. Bonus! This offer doesn't require a refund form: MOTHER'S Cookies Go Great With Ice Cream, P.O. Box 100, Pico Rivera, Calif., 90665. Receive a $1 re­ fund. Send three proof of purchase seals from any packages of Mother's Cookies and the brand name cut from any half-gallon of ice cream, plus your name, address and zip code. Expires Feb. 17,1985. <zftolje,xt± OBzauty <Sc(tooC±, One. 2350 E. RTE. 120 •McH^NRY *385-2290 FABULOUS FALL SPECIALS! HAIRCUT & I BLOW DRY & MARCEL SHAMPOO & SET s500 & FREE MANICURE J300 TUES. OCT. 2-FW. OCT. 5 I TUES. OCT. 9-FRI. OCT. 12 ALL WORK DONE EXCLUSIVELY BY STUDENTS » NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY At Alverno, you learn than knowled You learn to use it. Alverno College offers an education more than textbook facts. Alverno s nationally recognized methods will help you analyze j. solve them, communicate more effect! with others and work with them to common goals. These abilities become second natuff to every facet of your life. It s an < that lasts a life-time. And the real is more than a paycheck. It's a ricnlrf* more rewarding life. Visit us at the McHenry County College Fair Thursday, October 4th Find out why college presidents rate Alverno one of the most innovative col­ leges in the country, and look into our programs in: • Business & Management • Education • Science & Engineering • Nursing • Communication • Art & Music Special financial aid options Weekend programs for working ivonien Find out how Alverno can work for you. Alverno College, 3401 South 39th Street/Milwaukee, Wl 53215 (414) 647-37 Why electric heat pump owners have when the weather gets cold. rwho bought electric heat pumps, cold weather can be bad news indeed. Because heat pumps lose capacity as the outside temperature drops. At some around freezing, a backup heating system. Usually it's electric resistance heating, so you end up heating your home with one of the costliest heating systems just when the weather gets ' - really cold. In contrast, gas furnaces and boilers have no trouble coping efficiently with severe winters. Whatever the outside temperature, the new high efficiency models can continue to squeeze up to 95% of the available heat out of every cubic foot of gas. So you're getting maximum efficiency to minimize heating costs in bitter cold weather. Another argument for a gas furnace or boiler is the cost of natural gas itself. Today, it's the least expensive fuel • available in this area, and current forecasts indicate it will continue to maintain a strong competitive advantage for years to come. If you're thinking about adding to or replacing your home heating system, we strongly suggest you go with natural gas. It's the only way to be sure you won't be having second thoughts when winter comes to Illinois. Notice: The following merchandise advertised in the 32-page JCPenney Days Sale Circular in today's newspaper may not be available at all stores be cause of delivery problems. • Page 27, #5670 microwave oven • Page 29, #5110 portable VCR We regret any inconvenience 'this might have caused you. JCPenney NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS One ol the NICOR baste energy companies