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Polk County News 14A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 3, 2016 Sewer backup could mean natural gas line trouble Itemizer-Observer staf report PORTLAND — NW Nat- ural (NYSE:NWN) is notify- ing its customers of an im- portant safety matter: on rare occasions, a sewer backup could mean a natu- ral gas line has accidentally crossed the sewer line. If a sewer backup occurs, it’s important that plumbers first scope the line with a video camera. Attempting to clear a sewer line without first using a scope could re- sult in the release of natural gas into the sewer system of a home or business, a po- tential hazard. If a crossed line is sus- pected, call NW Natural at 800-882-3377. If the lines cross, the gas line will be rerouted at no cost to cus- tomers. “It’s important to scope prior to clearing a sewer line and also to call us,” Ryan Van Gordon, NW Natural project manager, said in a press release. “These simple steps could prevent a po- tentially unsafe situation.” A gas line can accidental- ly cross a sewer line if the sewer line wasn’t able to be located on a map or didn’t have tracing technology in it at the time the line was in- stalled. This problem is now preventable because maps and tracing technology are improving. Plus, NW Natu- ral now sends a video cam- era down the sewer line after installing a gas line with trenchless construc- tion. To l e a r n m o r e : www.nwnatural.com. NEWS IN BRIEF Free amateur radio class begins Tuesday KINGS VALLEY — A free Amateur radio technician class — or ham radio — will begin from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and continue Tuesday evenings through March 15. The class will be held at Kings Valley Charter School, 38840 Kings Valley Highway. Participants will prepare to pass the Federal Communications Commission’s amateur radio technician class li- cense exam. In the event of an emergency, the primary modes of communi- cation may be disrupted or overloaded. Ham radio is a third-tier fallback mode of communication, after landline and cellphone, to both receive and disseminate information during an emergency and during recovery operations. RSVP to dsprague@kvschool.org. Thompson files for House District 23 DALLAS — Jim Thompson, of Dallas, has announced he will run for the Oregon House of Representatives this year for House Dis- trict 23. He has iled as an Independent Party candidate. Thompson held the seat for three terms, appointed in 2008. The last day for candidates to ile for the May 17 primary elec- tion is March 8. Remember to claim your kicker SALEM — Tax return iling season is open and the Oregon De- partment of Revenue wants to remind you to claim your tax sur- plus credit, or “kicker,” on your 2015 personal income tax returns. The credit is how the state is returning a more than $402 million tax surplus to eligible Oregon taxpayers. There won’t be any kicker checks issued as there have been in the past. The Department of Revenue launched What’s My Kicker, a new online tool that calculates your credit amount based on informa- tion from the 2014 Oregon tax return you iled. All you need to enter is your Social Security number or individual taxpayer identi- ication number (ITIN), last name, and iling statuses for 2014 and 2015. Visit www.oregon.gov/dor and click on the “What’s My Kick- er” link. You can only use this tool if your 2014 and 2015 iling sta- tuses are the same. If your iling statuses are diferent, you can calculate the amount of your credit by multiplying your 2014 tax liability before any credits, except credits for taxes paid to other states, by 5.6 per- cent. IRS warns of scam Itemizer-Observer staf report WASHINGTON — Ag- gressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, headlining the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2016 filing season, the Internal Rev- enue Service announced. The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things. The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that arise during any filing season. "There are many varia- tions. The caller may threaten you with arrest or court action to trick you into making a payment,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen in a press re- lease. “Some schemes may say you’re entitled to a huge refund. These all add up to trouble. Some simple tips can help protect you.” Scammers make unso- licited calls claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con the victim into sending cash, usually through a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. They The IRS will never: • Call to demand im- mediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without irst having mailed you a bill. • Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to ques- tion or appeal the amount they say you owe. • Require you to use a speciic payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. • Threaten to bring in local police or other law- enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. — Source IRS.gov may also leave “urgent” callback requests through phone “robo-calls,” or via a phishing email. Many phone scams use threats to intimidate and bully a victim into paying. They may even threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the license of their victim if they don’t get the money. Stay alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. For more: IRS.gov. Man arrested near Ash Creek Valentine’s Dinner For 2 $75 4 Courses 2 seatings: 5 pm, 7 pm www.latitudeonedallas.com 904 Main St, Dallas 503-831-1588 By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Ash Creek Elementary School went into a brief lockout Fri- day when Corey Harman, 22, resisted arrest and ran t h r o u g h t h e s c h o o l ’s grounds, Monmouth Police Sgt. Kim Dorn said. At 10:45 a.m. on Friday, officers from Monmouth and Independence were at- tempting to arrest Harman on a felony warrant in the 1900 block of Laurelridge Street in Monmouth, near ACES. Harman physically resis- ted arrest and escaped briefly from officers, running The Frugal Shopper! Call Rachel, Heidi or Karen to reserve your coupon for next month. 503-623-2373 Available online through ACES school yard. Officers quickly caught up to him, and with help from P o l k C o u n t y S h e r i f f ’s deputies, were able to take him into custody, Dorn said. Harman fought with offi- cers, who deployed a con- ducted energy device (Taser) twice at the initial scene and once on the school grounds, Dorn said. He was charged with pro- bation violation felony war- rant, resisting arrest, sec- ond-degree escape, interfer- ing with a police officer, as- sault of a police officer, ha- rassment and second-de- gree disorderly conduct. He is lodged in Polk County jail with $75,000 bail. “Based on statements made, Harman was believed to be under the influence of methamphetamine, mari- juana and alcohol,” Dorn said in a press release about the incident. The lockout was lifted as soon as the scene was secure and Harman was in custody. There was no attempt by Harman to enter the school building. No students or staff were placed in danger during the event, Dorn said. 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