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Polk County News 12A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 6, 2017 FBI warns consumers to watch for fraud while shopping online PORTLAND — The Portland division of the FBI warns consumers to beware frauds when shopping online by building a digital defense. Fake websites are prevalent this time of year, accord- ing to a press release from the bureau. Some things to look for that the website is fake: The site isn’t secure. Look for the lock symbol and an “s” at the end of the “http” portion of the site’s URL. The site doesn’t have contact information for customer is- sues. The seller requires you to use a wire transfer or gift card to pay. If you buy tickets to an event, make sure to go through the team or act’s website, or a reputable re-seller. With gift cards, don’t respond to emails or texts offer- ing discounts. You may be clicking on a phishing attack where the fraudster wants to steal your information. When buying gift cards in a store, make sure there is a secure personal information number (PIN) on the back and that it hasn’t already been scratched off and covered up. Fraudsters often record card numbers, wait for you to activate the cards, and then cash them out. Shop smartly and keep a list of everything you pur- chase online this season, who or where you bought it from, and when it should arrive. In the chaos of the sea- son, you may not even realize that your must-have item is a no-show until it is too late. If you have been a victim of cyber scam, file a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. THE TIME WIZARD CLOCK SHOP • Sales • House Calls • Repairs We have Clocks on Special for the Holidays! Come see the giant Pink Kit-Cat clock in Independence! 226 South Main, Suite E, Independence • 503-838-0799 www.time-wizard.net JOLENE GUZMAN/Itemizer-Observer Alex Fawcett and Emma Bucher rehearse a scene from “Disney’s Cinderella Kids.” Dallas thespians charm in play High school theater students put on ‘Cinderella Kids,’ opening Friday By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — The advanced theater class at Dallas High School is condensing all the magic of a Disney classic into 30 minutes in its pro- duction of “Cinderella Kids.” A class project, the play will be seen mostly by ele- mentary students in Dallas schools, but three shows are open to the public on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 and available at the door. Cinderella story What: Disney’s Cinderella Kids. When: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 and 7 p.m. Where: Bollman Auditorium at Dallas High School, 1250 SE Holman Ave. Admission: $3 at the door. The show packs the music, humor and — of course — ballroom dancing 2018 WHO’S WHO IN POLK COUNTY FULL COLOR GUIDE To Businesses Serving POLK COUNTY RESERVE BEFORE Dec. 29th for only $145 Take this opportunity to tell Polk County your story! Name of Business ___________________________________________Phone_____________________ Contact Name____________________________________________Phone_____________________ I would like to run the same ad for 2018 I would like a new photo. Call __________________ to schedule. Your Name/Number or Save an additional $10 and use photo from last year. 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She said students in the play pull double duty on the show, with acting responsi- bilities plus choreography or technical roles. Students Alex Fawcett (Prince Charming), Emma Bucher (Cinderella) and Jacqueline Buller (Anastasia) say the part they enjoy the most is performing for chil- dren. “It’s so much fun,” Faw- cett said. “I’m not Alex. I’m Prince Charming. You’re not Emma, you’re Cinderella. You are these magical char- acters who they grew up with.” Cromwell said this is the 31st year DHS has done a production for children in the district. “I think it’s really fun to inspire the kids because a lot of us were inspired when we saw children’s shows,” Buch- er said. “I remember when I was little, seeing these were just magical and fun,” Buller added. The costumes, music and dancing in Cinderella no doubt will create that fairy- tale atmosphere. “We try to incorporate as many aspects that will keep the kids in awe, like the disco ball and fog machine and my gown,” Bucher said. Fawcett choreographed the ballroom scene to pro- vide a scene fit for royalty. “I wanted to keep it sim- ple, but elegant,” he said. “I wanted to keep the focus on me and Emma and further the storyline.” Expect plenty of interac- tion, with characters beloved and those theater- goers love to hate having fun with the audience. “We’re always keeping the humor so it’s never boring, always fun,” Buller said. Visit our website, www.polkio.com 837 Main St. • Dallas 503-623-3117 Visit our website to see last year’s issue of Who’s Who: www.polkio.com Mon-Fri 9-5:30 • Sat 9-4 Across the street from the Polk County Courthouse ...for local news, sports and community events.