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IRS/Treasury Inspector General Scam

Updated: February 12, 2016

This is a copy of a post on from Dianne Newsom on Nextdoor. I also added at the bottom what an email scam looks like from my email box.

Dianne Newsom from Seattle Police Department

The Seattle Police Department is aware of the IRS/Treasury Inspector General scam. An impersonator claims to be with the IRS or the Treasury Inspector General’s Office and states that there is an issue with previous years taxes. The caller goes on to advise there will be a lawsuit filed against you or say that you are subject to immediate arrest, if you don’t pay X-amount immediately, etc. They may ask for money to be wired or paid with some type of prepaid card. This is a known scam. Do not give out any information or any money to anyone claiming to be with any government or law enforcement agency asking for money to be paid over the phone, especially when you have no reason to suspect you owe money. If the IRS or any government entity needs to inform you of a debt, it will be by mail. Even if you receive a letter before the call, as some call receivers have, the main point is that money would not be asked to be paid over the phone by means of a wire or prepaid cards. If you have received this scam phone call but did NOT provide any information or send money but would like to report this scam and associated number please contact the respective institution; information below. If you have sent money to the scammers or provided sensitive information such as a social security number or birthdate then you may file a police report by calling 206-625-5011.

To report scam to the IRS: phishing@irs.gov
To report scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration: 1800-366-4484
To check if you do owe taxes call the IRS at 1800-829-1040

NW 120th Street Outfall and Drainage Improvements Project Update

by Susan George

Posted: February 11, 2016

Neighbors: This is a reach out from SPU to get you on their mailing list for updates and comments.

NW 120th Street Outfall and Drainage Improvements Project Update – public comment period through Feb. 25

On Feb. 11, SPU issued a Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist and Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the NW 120th Street Outfall and Drainage Improvements Project. The SEPA Checklist and DNS can be found under “SEPA Review” on SPU’s documents webpage at http://www.seattle.gov/util/Documents/index.htm. A public comment period for these documents runs from Feb. 11, 2016, through Feb. 25, 2016. Appeals of this DNS must be filed by 5 p.m. on March 3, 2016.

Please forward these updates to others who may be interested in the project. We continue to encourage people to sign up directly to get future project updates at: http://www.seattle.gov/lists/spu_nw120th.htm.

For more information, please contact Arnel Valmonte, Project Manager, at (206) 615-1438 or arnel.valmonte@seattle.gov.

Disaster Preparedness Classes

by Dale Johnson

Posted: February 8, 2016

The Seattle Office of Emergency Management has lined up a series of classes about preparing for a disaster emergency. Many people in Seattle have had their awareness about the need to prepare by an article last year in the New Yorker magazine about the The Big One. The author of that article wrote a follow up about what you can do to prepare.

One of the things you can do is learn more about preparing and some skills that will be of use. The Seattle classes are detailed in the flyer at this link. In addition to the class on The Basics at the Broadview Library there is a skills workshop and a first aid class. You need to register to save a place for these. Just click on the link in the flyer to do so.

Become a Seattle Volunteer Naturalist!

by Susan George

Posted: January 31, 2016

Seattle Volunteer Naturalists enhance, promote and foster an appreciation of nature by connecting families and students with their Seattle parklands, and providing educational opportunities for all. As a Seattle Volunteer Naturalist, you will:

Receive training on Pacific Northwest flora and fauna, habitats and environmental education techniques for diverse audiences.
Lead hands-on learning experiences in a variety of settings from playgrounds to beaches.

Deadline to apply is March 8. Training begins on the evening of March 24th.

Carkeek Park is an option as one of the Parks to volunteer at.

Commitment:

Lead a minimum of 8 education events each year.
Complete 4 days of training in Spring 2016 (choose either Thursday or Saturday training).
Training schedule

For additional information and to apply please visit

www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/learning.htm

Penny Rose

Public Education Program Specialist

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Discovery Park

3801 Discovery Park Boulevard

Seattle, WA 98199

206-386-4250

www.seattle.gov/parks

CKS Hosts an Open House January 30th

by Michelle

Posted: January 27, 2016

Christ the King Catholic School, located in the heart of Broadview, will host an Open House on Saturday, January 30th from 3-5pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the academic and specialists programs at the school. Christ the King offers a challenging core curriculum which is enhanced by Spanish language instruction (K-8th grade), visual arts, music education, technology education, library science, and physical education. There are three preschool programs to best meet the needs of school families. Caritas is a full day/year round childcare center/preschool for 2 1/2 – 5 year olds based on Montessori teaching principles. The Early Education Center is a half day/morning preschool and pre-k for 3-5 year olds.

Family Bingo takes place after the Open House in the CKS gym from 5-7pm. All are welcome to attend this free event.

Christ the King Catholic School

415 North 117th Street

Seattle, WA 98133

(206) 364-6890

cksdev@ckseattle.org

www.ckseattle.org

Eagle Staff Schools Open 2017: Getting Broadview Kids There Safely – Take the Survey

by Susan George

Posted: January 26, 2016

Three new schools at the “Eagle Staff Site” (formerly Wilson-Pacific) at 90^th, just one block east of Aurora, are set to open in 2017, and Broadview children will need to get there. But how?

Licton-Haller Greenways, SDOT and School Traffic Safety Committee are asking for you to help create the priorities to keep our children safe. Take the survey through January 31:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N_Aurora_Safe_Routes_to_School

Eagle Staff Middle School, Cascadia Highly Capable Cohort Elementary School, and Licton Springs K-8 Option School are under construction on 90^th between Stone and Wallingford. These three schools will draw from surrounding communities, including Broadview-Thomson and Viewlands. With a total enrollment of 1,700 planned at the three schools, children will need to navigate some serious challenges to get safely to school and back.

90^th and Aurora is the nearest light to the three schools. But according to City records, it is also the 3^rd most dangerous intersection on Aurora north of the ship canal.

Licton-Haller Greenways includes Broadview, and is District 5 of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways: http://seattlegreenways.org. The primary project for 2016 is creating a safe to the new schools. You can sign up to get updates, and follow the work of Licton-Haller Greenways: http://seattlegreenways.org/district-5-lake-city-meadowbrook-northgate-haller-lake/

Link to the attached flyer for more details.

Survey Flyer

The Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee is Seeking Candidates

by Dale Johnson

Posted: January 24, 2016

We have a new transportation levy that was approved by voters last year. If you would like to be considered for the committee that will oversee the levy you can apply. See the announcement below.

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The Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee seeks candidates to apply for service on the Committee. Candidates will be selected and appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

The Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee serves as a vital mechanism of accountability on how Move Seattle levy revenues are spent. The Oversight Committee is an advisory body that monitors revenues, expenditures, and program and project implementation. The Oversight Committee advises the City Council, the Mayor, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on responding to program and project cost savings or overruns.

In addition, the Oversight Committee reviews SDOT’s program and project priorities and financial plans, and makes recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council regarding the spending of levy proceeds. SDOT staffs the Oversight Committee and provides all of the required background and reference materials.

Oversight Committee members are appointed for four years and all appointments are subject to confirmation by the City Council. One member is required to be a licensed engineer with bridge and structures experience.

The Oversight Committee is interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds, including transportation, management, bridge and structures engineering, public policy, advocacy, social services, and business. Oversight Committee members serve without compensation. Members must be residents in the City of Seattle.

To be considered, email a letter of interest and resume to elliot.helmbrecht@seattle.gov by February 7th, 2016. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Broadview and Bitter Lake Neighborhood Event

by Susan George

Updated: January 19, 2016

Saturday, January 23rd
10:00am-12pm
Meet at Bitter Lake Playfield
The corner of Linden Ave N and N 130th St

Take a January Tree Walk celebrating the trees in Bitter Lake, from native conifers to exotic deciduous trees, and expand your knowledge of how to identify trees in the winter! Join your neighbors, bring your friends, and learn more about some of the beautiful trees that make up our urban forest. Come prepared to walk about a mile rain or shine.

Nicole Marcotte

Stewardship Associate | Forterra

For the people. For the land. Forever.

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2200

Seattle, WA 98164
T 206-905-6924 EXT 324| W forterra.org

SDOT Meeting on 143rd Traffic Calming

by Susan George

Updated: January 15, 2016

Christa Dumpys, MSW

Neighborhood District Coordinator

North Region

City of Seattle – Department of Neighborhoods

As a follow up to the Mayor’s Find It, Fix It Walk in Bitter Lake in November, SDOT is holding a meeting to discuss traffic calming on 143^rd Street. The meeting will provide traffic data and discuss potential improvements. I encourage you to attend and give your input. Attached is a PDF flyer which I’d like to ask you to forward to your neighbors and/or post in your building. I also have hard copies so please contact me if you need some. The meeting will be held Thursday, January 21^st from 7-8pm at the Bitter Lake Community Center.

Thanks to the Bitter Lake Community Center Advisory Council and Broadview Community Council for co-sponsoring this meeting.

143rd_Traffic_Calming_Poster

Christa Dumpys, MSW

206-684-4812 (desk)

206-786-2931 (mobile)

christa.dumpys@seattle.gov

Our New Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5)

by Susan George

Updated: January 14, 2016

Inauguration

Our New Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5) is up and running. Some say she has jumped in with a cannonball. Here are a few links to get to know her a little better.

KUOW Week In Review with Bill Radke

Subjects this week: What should happen to the armed group occupying Oregon’s Malheur Wildlife Refuge? What’s the right compromise on guns? When it comes to public bathrooms, who defines your identity? And how do we know Seattle is losing its soul if we can’t say what soul is?

http://kuow.org/post/week-were-occupied-federal-lands

Crosscut News by David Kroman

Street level politics come to Seattle, led by Debora Juarez

http://crosscut.com/2016/01/governing-by-district-led-by-councilmember-debora-juarez/