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Consumer Forum by Illinois Attorney General William J.Scott The annual Christmas shopping warnings! 1. Beware the pickpocket. If you car^y cash, keep it in an inside jacket pocket with your overcoat buttoned overtop, or in a zippered compartment in a firmly closed purse. The same holds true with credit cards. But it's a good idea to carry cash and credit cards in separate containers. Carry a purse in front of you close to your chest. Don't let it dangle to the side or behind you. This is especially true when your hands are full; then a dangling purse becomes a prime target for thieves. 2. Don't lay your wallet or credit card packet open on a sales counter while you're waiting for change or signing charge slips. It's easy for someone to take it while your attention is diverted. 3. Don't put your purse in a shopping bag and then place the bag at your feet while you examine merchandise. Your purse -- or the whole shopping bag -- could disappear in seconds. 4. Be certain the sales clerk returns your credit card. Clerks are very cautious about this, but they're busy, too, and you both could forget, leaving your credit card awaiting thieves. 5. Don't try to do more shopping than your stamina - or your feet - can stand! When we become tired and irritable we can become careless. 6. If children are with you, consider their stamina and welfare, too. Take a "break" and do something that interests them, too.. Also, it can be frightening for a small child to be crammed into an elevator with adults. The child can feel smothened, and could be subject to injury from sharp objects emerging from shop­ ping bags. 7. Examine merchandise carefully before you buy. It will save disappointment on Christmas morning, as well as a trip back to the store's ad­ justment department after Christmas. (And, please, remember that sales clerks are "persons," too - not robots.) 8. Be aware of the exchange, guarantee, return and-or repair policies of the store and-or the particular article you buy. 9. Try to buy only from reputable, established mer­ chants. Beware of "store front" establishments which open a few weeks before Christmas and close down for good Christmas eve. If you buy from them and have a complaint, chances are no one will be there to help. 10. Beware, also, the "merchant" selling wares from a pushcart, truck or car trunk. Chances are the "super spectacular bargain" isn't. A "bargain" color tele­ vision in "the original packing," for example, which you "see" by peeking through a slightly opened corner may tiirn out to be an ancient black and white model that works only if you're lucky. And, of course, the salesman and his car trunk will have vanished into the night when you return to complain. 11. Try to use public tran­ sportation whenever possible. Or, if you drive to a shopping center -- don't forget where you parked your car! 12. If purchasing goods by mail order, check the reputation of the company, look for guarantees, xreturn and refund policies,~shipping .and handling changes and sales tax, inapplicable. Be sure to include all costs in your payment, and specify size, color, quanitity, etc., if called for. Don^t-mail cash. Read the fine print. Is what you're buying the same thing as pictured in the catalogue? And remember to include your name and address -- and zip code; and keep a copy of your order, including the name and address of the company. The above "annual Christmas shopping warnings" really only involve using common sense. But in the rush of the holiday and the crush of SECTION 1 - PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER It. 1*75 Begin First Phase Of Photo Drivers License Returning money p*M member* of the Grange for working at the McHenry County Fair, Herb Kemp, master of the Pomona Grange, presents $2,200 check to the officers of the McHenry County Fair association as a gift from Grange members.Grange members staff the gates at the fair, and each year since 1949 have donated money paid them back to the fair. With Kemp, left, are Charles Weingart, fair president, and Jack Hayes, fair treasurer. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Fair Receives Grange Gift For many years, members of the Grange in McHenry county people, perhaps we need to be reminded once again. I hope your holiday is joyous. Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett has announced that his office can now begin the first phase of implementing the Photo Drivers License program in Illinois. Work on the program was delayed becase the $1.2 million appropriation approved by the General Assembly this Spring was the subject of an amen­ datory veto. The legislature concurred in the amendatory veto during its fall session, and funds to begin the project will be freed as soon as the governor certifies the bill. Howlett said a reduction in the original appropriation request will require the program to be completed in/two phases, and actual issuance of photo driver licenses may not be possible until calendar year 1977. "I want to provide photo drivers licenses for the people of Illinois as quickly as possible," Howlett said. "But we cannot compromise the integrity of our data . systems by developing a less than ideal program on a hurried basis with limited funds. "The program requires more than merely photographing drivers. It also requires a state­ wide network of computer terminals linking Driver service facilities throughout Illinois with the central com­ puter in Springfield. "This will permit immediate verification and updating of a driver's eligibility and record- which are requisites for the instant issuance of photo - drivers licenses." Howlett said installation of the computer network will constitute phase one of the program, and that additional funds to complete the second phase will be sought when the General Assembly convenes in January for the fiscal 1977 budget session. have provided personnel to staff the gates at the McHenry County Fair. As the fair grew, their responsibilities increased. When the fair increased from three days to four days, and to five days, the number of people needed to serve as ticket sellers and ticket takers at the two gates increased, too. ) Enjoy the Christmas holidays with not a care in the world with a car you can enjoy and depend on--no payments worry about--cash money to cover those miscellaneous * shopping expenses--all at low, low year end prices. No Payments Til Februaiy rid flearance 1976 MERCURY - MARQUIS (Brougham) Beautiful Blue in color. Loaded with all wanted equip­ ment. WAS '7737 NOW *6475 1976 PINTO • PONY • SHARP Red in color • 2300 4 Speed, Whitewall Tires • Wheel Covers. Several to select from. AS LOW AS *2900 1976 FORD LTD • 4 DOOR Pillared Hardtop - V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air, Tinted Glass, Speed Control. Vinyl Roof, Whitewalls, Rear Defroster WAS '5831 NOW *4850 1975 GRANADA • 4 DOOR Demo - Silver in Color, 302 V8 Engine, Automatic Trans­ mission, Air, AM-FM Radio, Tinted Glass, Power Steer­ ing & Brakes. Rear Window Defroster. WAS '5540 NOW *4540 ' 1975 GRAN TORINO • 4 DOOR Gold in color, V8 Engine, Automatic Trnasmission, Power Steering and Brakes, Whitewall Tires, Remote mirror. WAS _ '4552 NOW *3750 How About a Sharp, Automobile for Christmas • 1975 THUNDERBIRD Dark Blue Metallic wh only 19,000 miles and loaded with all of Santa's toys. 1974 FORD - LTD BROUGHAM 4 door Pillared Hardtop. Dark brown. This car has about every option possible. You have to drive it to appreciate it! 1974 AMC JAVELIN Orange with black stripes. 6 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Radio, Vinyl Roof. 13,000 miles and in better shape than a new one. 1974 AMC • HORNET HATCHBACK Beige - 3 Speed on floor, AM Radio, Whitewall Tires, Reclining Bucket Seats and Luxury Decor Group. A super AMC car for that AMC buyer! 1973 0LDSM0BILE CUSTOM -Cruiser Station Wagon - This car has all the goodies in equipment. The only words to describe it is that it is like new! Late Model One Owner • Here's 10 Exceptional Buys 1975 FORD PINTO M.P.G. Wagon - White in color, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, Whitevrall Tires, AM Radio, Body Side Moulding. 12,000 miles. 1974 CHEVY NOVA S.S. Dark Blue - 6 Cylinder, 3 Speed on the floor, Power Steering, Power Brakes. Just 10,000 miles. This is really sporty looking but economical to operate. 1974 CHEVY VEGA HATCHBACK Spirit of America Pack mission, Whitewall Tin Isn't really broken in. Automatic Trans- Radio, 10,000 miles. 1974 GMC SPRINT PICKUP TRUCK Half Ton - Light Green - V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, AM-FM Stereo, Air Conditioned, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Vinylf Roof. 8000 miles. Try to find one this nice! i : 1972 FORD - MUSTANG With Sports Roof. Brown in color. V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, AM Radio, Whitewall Tires. 33,000 miles. A nice Anumber 1, winterized auto. WHY WAIT - ENJOY A NEW CAR FOR CHRISTMAS - PAY IN FEBRUARY IA I00DV VARI ) FC IRD & N 1EI tci IRY I Wh®re Cars Are Sold At a Savings - Serviced To Satisfaction ROUTE 47 S. AT RT. 14 - WOODSTOCK, ILL. 815-338-6680 4'/i Acres New & Used Cars & Trucks ,< Since 1949, the members of the Pomona Grange have returned the money paid them for this service, an indication of their conviction that the McHenry County Fair is an outstanding community-wide event, said Charles Weingart, president. Weingart spoke in praise of the members of the Grange following a presentation of a $2,200 check to Fair Treasurer Jack Hayes of Herbert Kemp, master of the Pomona Grange, last week. The Pomona Grange-the county-wide organization in McHenry county-has six subordinates: Ridgefield, Alden-Hebron, Harvard, Marengo, Riley and Seneca. \ SERVICE NEWS Navy Airman Apprentice Raymond E. Bellon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Bellon of 2103 N. Woodlawn, McHenry, was graduated from Basic Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator school at the Naval Air Technical Training center, Millington, Tenn. The elevenyiveek course includes instruction on the interpretation, application and classification of data from airborne anti-submarine warfare sensors and related equipment. A former student of McHenry East and West campus high school, he joined the Navy in April, 1975. Princess Soya Contest Held The Land of Lincoln Soybean association has announced its annual search for a Miss Illinois Princess Soya. Contestants must be at least 18 but not more than 25 years of age as of July 1, 1976. To qualify, a contestant must not be, nor ever have been married. She must be at least five feet two inches in height, a high school graduate, and preferably have a soybean- oriented background. Can­ didates must be a resident of the Illinois county she represents, although they may be attending school away from home. Each candidate must com­ plete an application blank, available at the county Farm Bureau office, and send the completed form and a small photo of herself to Illinois Princess Soya Contest, Land of Lincoln Soybean Association, 1701 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, 111., 61701. Entry deadline is Jan. 15, 1976. The state-wide judging of county finalists will be held Jan. 29, 1976, in Champaign. Miss Illinois Princess Soya will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. that day during the twelfth annual meeting of the LOLSBA in the Ramada Inn, Convention center, Champaign. Contestants in the finals will be judged on appearance,' maturity, public speaking ability, personality, poise, basic knowledge of food and nutrition and familiarity with s o y b e a n p r o d u c t i o n , processing, or usage. Finalists are to be attired street wear. in daytime Miss Illinois Princess i>oya will represent the soybean industry of Illinois at a number of activities, such as the Illinois State Fair and at the Land of Lincoln Soybean association's annual meeting. The Illinois winner also will represent the state at the Princess Soya of America contest to be held in conjunction with the American soybean association annual meeting Aug. 13, 14, 15, 1976 in Kansas City, Mo. The 1975 Illinois Princess Soya was Miss Mitzi Pontious of St. Peter, Fayette County. How will Americans spend Christmas Eve? In an at­ mosphere of warmth, con- vivality and excited an- ticipation-unless they're poor and lonely Then they can look forward to a night of bleak despair and wretched poverty - a night no different from any other night of the year. Who will stave off the twin hardships of poverty and loneliness? The Salvation Army - with warm clothing, new shoes, Christmas presents - and compassion. Never say die!" - and they don't. The dedicated men and women of The Salvation Army never give up - because people who are lonely, troubled or in need, deserve a new chance. The Salvation Army gives it to them. In addition to practical assistance tailored to in­ dividual requirements, The Salvation Army's Christian ministry brings faith and a better way of life to many. V M > M ( . ( ) \ 1 I l , \ I tmiW »J Prl„ Set •» In. • Dtc. >jr y Buy 1 pair of earrings--get your ears pierced* free. Begin wearing the "in" earrings--come to Wards. Posts, backs of non-aller- g e n i c 2 4 K gold over sur- gical stain­ less steel. 'Registered nurse pierces your ears easily in seconds. With this great offer you get a cou­ pon. Receive another coupon with each additional pair of pierced ear­ rings you buy. Redeem 3 coupons for 50% off your next purchase of pierced earrings (up to a $30 regular price). 999 Includes piercing end earrings. 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