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McFarland Cascade is among the tops in treating capacityon theWest Coast. And we havethe most convenient locations, (See list at right.)

We can frame lumberto any length, andtreat ittoyour specifications. We can alsotreattimbers upto 24 x 48 in.; crossties; and otherwood products. And we'll meet any standard you say, including the AWPB LP Program and the All-Weather Wood Foundation System. All this, at prices competitive with any in the industry.

And here's a real cost-cutter : Treating-in-Transit. You ship us the lumber, we treat it, then send it on to your customer. For example, lu mber comi ng by rail f rom the WestCoastcan betreated at Bozeman, then senton east for a simple, low stop charge at the same through rate. This cuts shipping expense for everyone.

McFarland Cascade is the biggest name in wood preserving in the West. With ourown forest resources, we offer a dependable supply of treated poles, piling, timbers and lumber-and overa half-centurytradition of quality and service.

Callor drop in. We'd like to help.

Tacoma, WA (Wolman Salts -CCA, Type C; Chemonite-AOA; Penta-in-oil; Creosote; AWWF; custom drying) (206) 572-3033. Toll-free (800) 426-8430. Telex 32-7479.

Bozeman, MT (Penta-in-oiD (406) 587-5181

Eugene, OR (Penta-in-oil; Creosote) (503) 689-1227.

Sandpof nt, lD ( 2OB) 263-21 41

Denver, CO (303) 759-0455.

Burnsville, MN (61 2) 890-8400.

Bad Checks

(Continued from page 58) marked "no account." Such a check is evidence of a swindle or a fraud unless there has been an extraordinary error. In rare instances, a customer may issue a check on the wrong bank or on a discontinued account. You should quickly determine what the cirbumstances are. If the person is known in the community, proceed with your collection efforts. If you find yourself stuck with the check, call your police department.

CLOSED ACCOUNT. A check marked closed account is a warning of extreme carelessness or fraud. Accounts are closed by both individuals and by banks. The latter may close an account because of too many overdrafts. An individual may open a new account by removing funds from his old account. In such case, he may forget that he has issued a check that is still outstanding against the old account.

If you don't get your money back within a reasonable time, you should consider prosecuting the check writer.

FORGERY. Forged checks are worthless.

Any alteration, illegal signature (s) of the maker of the check, a forgery of the endorsement, an erasure or an obliteration on a genuine check is a crimc.

Watch out for smudged checks, misspelled words, poor spacing of letters or numbers indicating that changes may have been made. Payroll checks with the company's name and address typed in could be fraudulent. Most payroll checks are printed.

When you suspect forgery, call the police. Thus, you help protect yourself and others against further forgery.

You should refer a forged government check to the field office of the secret service.

A forged check transported in interstate commerce is a federal offense.

You should check with your lawyer about local practices on collecting through the courts on a bad check which a customer used to pay on his account. In the Washington, D.C. area, for example, merchants cannot collect through the courts on such bad checks. The reason is:

The merchant still has the account and no injury was suffered through the issuance of the check. The account may be collectible through the usual civil procedures used for collection purposes.

A bad check issued to pay for merchandise taken is not a theft but a misdemeanor. It is an exchange- the checks for goods. a misdemeanor carries a lighter penalty than a theft since a check may be collectible through civil procedures. Criminal action may be taken through signing a formal charge with the police.

GET EVIDENCE. You cannot prosecute bad check passers without good evidence. The person who cashed the bad check should be positively identified and connected with the receiving of money for it.

Plan By Priority

The capable manager structures his day, determining his priorities, organizing his responsibilities.

A double list made the evening before or early in the morning details the work of the day in two columns. Listed on the right are meetings and appointments set for specific times. On the left, things to do in two sections with the top por- tion reserved for high priority items. A star indicates items of utmost importance.

As the day proceeds, the manager follows his list marking off as assignments are completed. Top priority jobs are usually accomplished and less important tasks scheduled or delegated.

An important point is to assign priority by importance rather than urgency.