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Protect yourself this holiday season from scammers
“This is the IRS calling and if you don’t pay your back taxes immediately, you will be arrested and taken to jail.”
“We’ve detected that your home computer has a malware virus. We can help you protect your data if you give us access to your computer.”
Consider yourself lucky if you haven’t received similar phone calls or emails from scammers who want nothing but your hard earned money.
From “free” vacations and prizes, to “phony” debt collectors, the year-round effort to steal your money may increase during the holiday season, especially when so many are
making online purchases and scammers may attempt to take advantage of the hectic time.
It’s an old but highly accurate adage: If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is just that, a scam.
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Know rules about political signs
Take the time to know what political signs are allowed.
You can place temporar y signs in your yard at any time.
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On residential property, signs may not be larger than three square feet in surface area. On commercial and industrial property, signs can be larger but cannot exceed 32 square feet in surface area.
The rules are different for public property. The public right-of-way is typically 11 feet back from the street curb, usually the space between a curb and public sidewalk. Political signs are allowed in this area during a window of time 45 days before and two days after an election. Signs may be posted through Nov. 8 for the Nov. 6 general election.
Learn more about political sign rules by visiting www.opkansas.org/signs. File an OPCares request at www.opkansas.org/opcares if you think a sign is in violation.
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Overland Park has great summer jobs for students
Whether it’s your first job or not, Overland Park has a plethora of summertime opportunities for high school and college students.
Students who are 14 years old before May 1, 2019, may apply to be a cashier at one of five outdoor pools. Students who turn 15 before May 1, 2019, may apply to be a lifeguard at an outdoor pool. Overland Park provides free lifeguard training.
These are great first-time jobs that help students learn about responsibility, customer service, being reliable and, with a paycheck, personal money management.
If working at a pool is not your preference, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, parks department and golf courses offer outdoor jobs.
Possible jobs include head swim coach, head dive coach, pool manager, gardener, point-of-sale attendant, laborer and many more.
The hourly rates for the various positions range from $7.25 per hour to $17.25 per hour. This is a great way for anyone looking for a first job.
If you are going to apply, be sure to do it early and not wait until the last moment. Overland Park looks to fill most summer jobs prior to spring.
To apply, please go to the city’s website, www.opkansas.org.
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