THE NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUE 15 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 THIRD EDITION Serving Trafalgar and Surrounding Areas Publisher Betty Davis Productions in cooperation with All 4 U Printing Sunpress South Editors Betty Davis Misty Slentz Advertising Contact Us 317-845-2955 [email protected]317-878-4424 [email protected]Free Publication Over the last couple of years there have been multiple new constructions and businesses being established on HWY 135 between Trafalgar and Greenwood. One of the most unusual and interesting is a 10 acre tract just south of State Road 44. Hoosier Energy is establishing a "solar farm" that will accommodate approximately 4,1000 solar panels that will rotate east to west following the movement of the sun. This process will capture enough renewable energy to power 150 Johnson County homes that use REMC each year. Other solar farms are being built in Monroe and Clark County and have been built in Henry, Harrison and Greene counties. One of the most visible examples is the Solar Farm at the Indianapolis Airport. Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun's energy and make it useable. Today, the technology produces less than one tenth of one percent of global energy demand. Solar energy is lauded as an inexhaustible fuel source that is pollution and often noise free. The technology is also versatile. For example, solar cells generate energy for far-out places like satellites in Earth orbit and cabins deep in the Rocky Mountains as easily as they can power downtown buildings and futuristic cars. Many people are familiar with so-called photovoltaic cells, or solar panels, found on things like spacecraft, rooftops, and handheld calculators. The cells are made of semiconductor materials like those found in computer chips. When sunlight hits the cells, it knocks electrons loose from their atoms. As the electrons flow through the cell, they generate electricity. On a much larger scale, solar thermal power plants employ various techniques to concentrate the sun's energy as a heat source. The heat is then used to boil water to drive a steam turbine that generates electricity in much the same fashion as coal and nuclear power plants, supplying electricity for thousands of people. In one technique, long troughs of U-shaped mirrors focus sunlight on a pipe of oil that runs through the middle. The hot oil then boils water for electricity generation. Another technique uses moveable mirrors to focus the sun's rays on a collector tower, where a receiver sits. Molten salt flowing through the receiver is heated to run a generator. But solar energy doesn't work at night without a storage device such as a battery, and cloudy weather can make the technology unreliable during the day. Solar technologies are also very expensive and require a lot of land area to collect the sun's energy at rates useful to lots of people. New Solar Farm!
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUE 15 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
THIRD EDITION
Serving Trafalgar and Surrounding Areas
Publisher Betty Davis Productions
in cooperation with All 4 U PrintingSunpress South
Editors Betty DavisMisty SlentzAdvertising Contact Us
Over the last couple of years there have been multiple new constructions and businesses being established on HWY 135 between Trafalgar and Greenwood.One of the most unusual and interesting is a 10 acre tract just south of State Road 44. Hoosier Energy is establishing a "solar farm" that will accommodate approximately 4,1000 solar panels that will rotate east to west following the movement of the sun. This process will capture enough renewable energy to power 150 Johnson County homes that use REMC each year. Other solar farms are being built in Monroe and Clark County and have been built in Henry, Harrison and Greene counties. One of the most visible examples is the Solar Farm at the Indianapolis Airport. Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun's energy and make it useable. Today, the technology produces less than one tenth of one percent of global energy demand. Solar energy is lauded as an inexhaustible fuel source that is pollution and often noise free. The technology is also versatile. For example, solar cells generate energy for far-out places like satellites in Earth orbit and cabins deep in the Rocky Mountains as easily as they can power downtown buildings and futuristic cars. Many people are familiar with so-called photovoltaic cells, or solar panels, found on things like spacecraft, rooftops, and handheld calculators. The cells are made of semiconductor materials like those found in computer chips. When sunlight hits the cells, it knocks electrons loose from their atoms. As the electrons flow through the cell, they generate electricity. On a much larger scale, solar thermal power plants employ various techniques to concentrate the sun's energy as a heat source. The heat is then used to boil water to drive a steam turbine that generates electricity in much the same fashion as coal and nuclear power plants, supplying electricity for thousands of people.In one technique, long troughs of U-shaped mirrors focus sunlight on a pipe of oil that runs through the middle. The hot oil then boils water for electricity generation. Another technique uses moveable mirrors to focus the sun's rays on a collector tower, where a receiver sits. Molten salt flowing through the receiver is heated to run a generator.
But solar energy doesn't work at night without a storage device such as a battery, and cloudy weathercan make the technology unreliable during the day. Solar technologies are also very expensive and require a lot of land area to collect the sun's energy at rates useful to lots of people.
New Solar Farm!
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Catching a Cold When It’s Warm So what could be more unfair than catching a cold when it’s warm? How can cold symptoms arise when it’s not cold and flu season? Is there any way to dodge the sniffles? Cold symptoms can be caused by more than 200 different viruses. Each can bring the sneezing, scratchy throat and runny nose that can be the first signs of a cold. The colds we catch in winter are usually triggered by themost common viral infections in humans, a group of germs called rhinoviruses. Rhinoviruses and a few other cold-causing viruses seem to survive best in cooler weather. Their numbers surge in September and begin to dwindle in May. During summer months, the viral landscape begins to shift. Generally speaking, summer and winter colds are caused by different viruses, When you talk about summer colds, you’re probably talking about a non-polio enterovirus infection. Enteroviruses can infect the tissues in your nose and throat, eyes, digestive system and elsewhere. They’re the second most common type of virus—after rhinovirus—that infects humans. About half of people with enterovirus infections don’t get sick at all. But nationwide, enteroviruses cause an estimated 10 million to 15 million illnesses each year, usually between June and October. Enteroviruses can cause a fever that comes on suddenly. Body temperatures may range from 101 to 104 °F. Enteroviruses can also cause mild respiratory symptoms, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and gastrointestinal issues like nausea or vomiting. All age groups can be affected, but like most viral infections, enterovirus infections predominate in childhood. Adults may be protected from enterovirus infections if they’ve developed antibodies from previous exposures. But adults can still get sick if they encounter a new type of enterovirus. Less common enteroviruses can cause other symptoms. Some can lead to conjunctivitis, or pinkeye—a swelling of the outer layer of the eye and eyelid. Others can cause an illness with rash. In rare cases, enteroviruses can affect the heart or brain. To prevent enterovirus infections, it’s all about blocking viral transmission. The viruses travel in respiratory secretions, like saliva or mucus, or in the stool of an infected person. You can become infected by direct contact. Or you might pick up the virus by touching contaminated surfaces or objects, such as a telephone, doorknob or light switch. Frequent hand washing and avoiding exposure to people who are sick with fever can help prevent the spread of infection. The summer colds caused by enteroviruses generally clear up without treatment within a few days or even a week. But see a health care provider if you have concerning symptoms, like a high fever or a rash.
Spotlight on Biz’ Crossroads Family Dentistry
Meet Pooja Kumar, DDS.She is a General Dentist with over 10 years of experience. Dr. Kumar graduated from University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Since graduation, she has worked in several practices where she focused on a diverse group of patients, ranging from kids to adults to senior citizens. Through her work and passion for patient satisfaction, she nurtured a dream to open her own practice in a small town/rural community where patients are under served and sometimes have to travel longer distances even for basic care. Though Dr Kumar has lived all over from east coast to mid west – and finally, the family's Hoosier roots brought them back to Indiana. In her own practice, Dr. Kumar plans to use the leading dental care procedures while utilizing the state-of-the-art-technology, and equipment. She is a member of American Dental Asso-ciation (ADA) and Indiana Dental Association (IDA). The practice is planned for opening in early 2017. Dr Kumar also proudly served in the US Navy Reserves as a Lieutenant for the last 5 years. Besides doing dentistry, she loves being a busy mom to her 2 boys.
Sweet Temptations", the local bakery, is in the process of relocating to Trafalgar Point Way and will reopen on Tuesday, August 16th. They will face Hwy 252 and be easily accessible with plenty of parking. The business was in need of larger kitchen space because they will also open as a Breakfast and Lunch Cafe, featuring daily specials such as the favorite "grilled cheese and pulled-pork sandwiches". Comfort-home cooking will also feature homemade onion rings and french fries. They will be open Tuesday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jim and Angie Brown, the owner-operators are nearby local residents and their children attend Indian Creek School. Jim spent his childhood working and training in his mother's restaurant.
Sweet Temptations Bakery & Lunch Cafe
Urban Forest¹s Little Free Library Ribbon Cutting Franklin, Ind. The Friends of Johnson County Public Library, the Franklin Lions Club and Franklin Parks & Recreation recently held it’s Little Free Library ribbon cutting ceremony at the Urban Forest on Friday, Aug. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Visit the StoryWalk, stop by the Little Free Library, take a book to read and return later to bring books to contribute when you can. LFL books are always a gift never for sale! Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, front yard book exchanges number 36,000 around the world in 70 countries from Iceland to Tasmania to Pakistan. Now, a new Little Free Library at the Urban Forest will join the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers. The Franklin Lions Club and the Friends of Johnson CountyPublic library partnered on the project. They have stocked the Little Free Library with children¹s picture books and will continue to steward the library.
Johnson County Community Showcase - Ribbon cutting immediately following opening ceremony
Franklin Community Band performing an Indiana themed BicenTUNEial concert - 6:00-6:45PM
Tastes Like Chicken concert - 7:00-10:00PM
Food & Beverage Vendors - 5:00-10:00PM
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706 W Trafalgar Pointe WayTrafalgar IN 46181
Sat, Sept. 10th Apple Dessert Bake-Off Judging at 1:30 pmRegistration forms can be picked up at The Apple Works or downloaded from the Apple Works web site: www.apple-works.com.Randy Ollis and Rafael Sanchez will be among the 5 judges. The more people par-ticipating, the bigger the prizes! Live music and food trucks
Sat. Sept. 17th Apple Butter FestivalSatisfy that hungry tummy with fried biscuits and warm apple butter right out of the ol' copper kettle! 10am till 4pm. Live music and food trucks
Sat. and Sun. Sept. 24th and 25th Highland Reign Days U-Pick PumpkinsThe ever popular Highland Reign band will be performing 10 am to 4 pm Sat. and11 am to 4 pm Sun. Clan of Desdin Glen will also delight us with their encampment.
Sat. Oct. 1st Pumpkin Palooza!It's everything Pumpkins: Pumpkin pie eat-ing contest ( must register in advance),pumpkin seed spitting contest, guess the pumpkin weight contest, pumpkin carving contest and the U-Pick pumpkin Patch
Saturday October 29th 2nd Annual Howl-O Ween A dog costume contest where all proceeds from registration are shared equally between Johnson and Brown County Humane Soci-eties. We are off to great start last year but - Let’s Grow It for a good cause!
Events At
From Our Farm Kids to Yours Quality, Gently Used Childrens Clothing
5939 W State Road 135 (812) 597-0021
Announcing the arrival of our Beautiful Fall
Mums
All Colors
Country Market
Churches in Our Area Fair Haven Christian Church - 1476 W 300 South
317-878-4670 Fellowship Baptist Church - 4743 S. 600 West 812-597-4367 Trafalgar United Methodist - 375 S. Pleasant Street 317-878-4893 Spearsville Wesleyan Church - 9174 Bean Blossom Rd 812-988-0416 Spearsville Road Church - 6244 S 500 West 317-878-5969 Trafalgar Christian Church - 300 W. Pearl St 317-878-4161 Cornerstone Church - 1000 W 375 South 317-878-5807 Sycamore Bible Church - 699 E Park St 317-878-9141 Union Christian Church - 1267 E 300 South 317-736-4077 The Good Shepherd Worship Center - 3039 W 300 S/Hwy 135 812-371-7732. Samaria Christian Church - 4779 W State Road 135 317-878-4718 Mt. Carmel Christian Church - 2013 W 750 South 317-933-2122 Beech Grove Baptist Church - 5868 W. 325 South 317-878-5417 Christian Chapel Church - 6828 West State Rd. 44 317-435-1931 Unity Baptist Church -7361 Spearsville Road 812-597-0962 Morgantown United Methodist Church 20 E. Washington St., Morgantown 812-597-4522 www.morgantownumc.org Providence Christian Church 4080 W. Rd. 100 N. Bargersville 317-422-9331 Morning Star Baptist Church Suite #7 in Trafalgar Square.
ALL 4UPrinting6710 W 425 S - Morgantown, IN 46160317-845-2955
Auction to be held on Steptember 10th. Hope to see you there!
The Neighborhood is now available on the Trafalgar Town website.
www.townoftrafalgar.org. You can find us under the Community
Information tab. Thank you to everyone for making our newsletter a community success!
At the Library!Events
To participate in any of these events call the Trafalgar library for more information and to register.
317-878-9560
HOLIDAY CLOSING: LABOR DAY Monday, September 5 - All Day The Johnson County Public Library will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
ALL ABOARD! MODEL RAILROAD DISPLAY Family Program Saturday, September 17 - 10:00 AM Calling all train enthusiasts! Bring the entire family to this drop-in program and see an amazing model railroad display presented by the CINTRAK Model Railroad Club.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: TALK LIKE A PIRATE Family Program Monday, September 19 - 6:30 PM ARRRR! September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Bring your whole family for a night of fun with pirate crafts, games and snacks.
KIDS COOKING: SALTY SNACKS Children's School Age Program Tuesday, September 20 - 4:30 PM :Be the next great chef! We’ll work together to make some treats that will impress the whole family. Please contact the library for allergy information.
ASTRONOMY 101 Adult Program Thursday, September 29 - 7:00 PM Bring your astronomy questions for experts from the Indi-ana Astronomical Society who will be on hand to discuss what’s currently visible in the night sky. Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors.
SLOW COOKER RECIPES Adult Program Tuesday, October 04 - 6:00 PM Utilizing the Crock-Pot or slow cooker is an excellent option for busy families. We will be looking at ways to trim grams of fat as well as calories, and still have great tasting and nutritious meals!
PAJAMA MOVIE NIGHT: ZOOTOPIA Family Program Wednesday, October 05 - 6:00 PM Bring the whole family and watch a movie about a bunny police officer and a con artist fox learning to work together. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG. 108 minutes. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
AUTHOR VISIT: DEVON KONDAKI Children's Program Thursday, October 06 - 6:30 PM Join us for a very special evening of music, drawing and story with children's author Devon Kondaki. Devon will read his award winning book "The Mystery of the Magical Bwa Bwa Fruit".
FALL MASON JAR LANTERNS Young Adult Program Monday, October 10 -6:00 PM Choose one of two styles of lantern to light up your fall decor.
HISTORIC INDIANA THEATERS Adult Program Tuesday, October 11 - 6:00 PM:Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will discuss some of the Hoosier state's most historic theaters.
HISTORY OF THE FEDERAL COURTS IN INDIANA Adult Program Thursday, October 20 - 6:00 PM The history of the federal courts in Indiana stretches back nearly 200 years. Join us as Doria Lynch delves into the cases and judges that have shaped the court since its creation in 1817.
MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC Children's School Age Program Tuesday, October 25 - 4:00 PM Join us as we celebrate National Magic Week by learning about (and performing) some magic tricks of our own!
HALLOWEEN PARTY Family Program Thursday, October 27 - 4:00 PM Dress up for our costume party filled with fun and games. We’ll share spooky stories, play ghostly games and have a trick or treat out on the haunted trail!
ESCAPE THE LIBRARY Young Adult Program Monday, October 31 - 7:00 PM You and your friends are locked in a room filled with puz-zling objects and riddles to solve. Can you figure out how to escape before time runs out?
Events Around Johnson County
ANNIVERSARY HOG ROAST AT MALLOW RUN WINERY.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 12:00 PM.Featuring a live music performance by Tastes Like Chicken (5:30-8:30 PM), part of the 2016 Picnic Concert Series. 12-9 PM. Info: 317-422-1556.Mallow Run Winery, 6964 West Whiteland Road,
FALL FESTIVAL AT KELSAY FARMS IN WHITELAND. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 12:00 PM.A one-month festival on this Johnson County dairy farm with corn maze, farm tours, pumpkins, music, good food, hayrides, kids area, and more. Weekends, Sept. 24 to Oct. 30: Fri 6-10 PM, Sat 12-10 PM, Sun 12-6 PM. Info: 317-535-4136.Location: Kelsay Farms, 6848 N County Road 250 East,
28TH ANNUAL GREAT OUTDOOR ART CONTESTSEPTEMBER 10Head to the 28th Annual Great Outdoor Art Contest and experience the tradition of plein air painting as registered artists paint on the T.C. Steele State Historic Site grounds from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judging of the artwork will take place at 2 p.m. in the Formal Garden Area and winners will be an-nounced around 3:15 p.m. During the event, there also will be food, drinks, and an outdoor concert!TIME: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.ADMISSION: $3 parking for the general public;WHERE: T. C. Steele State Historic Site (4220 TC Steele Road, Nashville, IN)
PARISH FESTIVAL AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCHSEPT. 9-10: A 2-day parish festival with pulled pork dinner, outside Mass, kids games, petting zoo, obstacle course, live music, bingo, raffles, and more. Fri 5-10 PM, Sat 11 AM to 9 PM. Info: 317-783-3929.114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin
COLONEL VAWTER DAYSEPTEMBER 17 Celebrated on the third weekend of September since 1987, Colonel Vawter Day celebrates one of the town’s early res-idents. Activities include a car show, craft booths, chicken barbeque, cooking contest, art show, live entertainment and more! 812-597-4626120 W. Washington StreetMorgantown, IN 46160
42ND ANNUAL BILL MONROE HALL OF FAME & UNCLE PEN DAYS FESTIVALSEPTEMBER 21-24Enjoy this mecca of bluegrass- 4 big days of some of the best in bluegrass music held at the historic Bill Monroe Mu-sic Park in Bean Blossom. Enjoy great, family friendly days filled with music from sun up to sun down. Tickets include admission to the Bill Monroe Hall Of Fame & Country Star Museum, daily music and instrument workshops. Be sure to bring your lawn chair!TIME: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily ADMISSION: $20 - $105WHERE: Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
5TH ANNUAL BUCCORNEAR FESTIVALSEPTEMBER 24Join the Jackson Township Fire Department for their annual fundraising event celebrating pirates, popcorn, and fire prevention! This year's event includes a car show, SCI-REMC line safety demo, pirate games, corn shucking and shelling, bucket brigade, food, various vendors, and much much more!TIME: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION: FreeWHERE: Jackson Township Fire Department (4831 Helmsburg Rd, Nashville, IN)
BROWN COUNTY ROCK AND MINERAL SHOW & SWAP MEETSEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1The Brown County Rock & Mineral Club will hold their first ever Rock and Mineral Show at the Brown County History Center. Vendors from all over will have all kinds of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils for the collector or visitor. There also will be demonstrations on gold-panning, wire-wrapping jewelry, flint-knapping, etc. There will be door prizes and drawings too! From the die-hard collector to the amateur rockhound, all are welcome!TIME: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ADMISSION: FreeWHERE: Brown County History Center(90 E. Gould Street, Nashville, IN)PLACE: Brown County History Center
Another exciting year of fright is upon us. This season you will experience a true web of deception as you journey through the MKPF Haunted Corn Maze because now the field is being controlled by the ARACHNID. Stay on the path and do not venture out alone because once you are caught in her web, you will not get out ALIVE! 1650 North 800 East Franklin, IN
Festivals
Corn Mazes
September 9-10th Connect to wireless excitement with the magic of Ham Radio. Things you can do will surprise you, competitive events, science and technology or just fun! Sat or Sun stop by the Mid-State Amateur Radio Club’s demonstration booth at the 31st Heartnut Festival, Johnson County Parks in Nineveh. More info on Facebook at: Mid-State Amateur Radio Club or on the web at www.midstatehams.org
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9 am to 6 pm Monday thru Saturday10 am to 6 pm Sunday
8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-9317
Apple Dessert Bake-Off
Sat, Sept. 10th
Highland Reign Days U-Pick Pumpkins
Sat. and Sun. Sept. 24th and 25th
Pumpkin Palooza!Sat. Oct. 1st
Apple Butter FestivalSat. Sept. 17th
See Details & Registration Forms on our Website
www.apple-works.com
2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Event Dog Costume Contest
Sat. Oct. 29th
Recent reports to the sheriff’s office indicate scammers claiming to be with the IRS inform the individual that the IRS, along with local law enforcement, will be coming to their doorstep in the next two hours for their arrest. The scammer claims the individual owes an outstanding balance to the IRS. If someone does owe a balance to the IRS, they are more vulnerable to (the scammers), However, that even if the individual does not owe money, the scammers quickly mention that the payment was received late, and that interest and penalties have accumulated. If the potential victim has remained on the line, the scam-mer will then ask them what amount they can afford to pay upfront. They promise to call off the awaiting officer if money is received in a specific amount of time.“If the person is fearful they’ll be arrested, they won’t make as good of a decision,” According to an IRS press release, IRS officials contact citizens by mail with official IRSbusiness. Again - the IRS uses the mail to contact you “We continue to say if you are surprised to be hearing from us, then you’re not hearing from us,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. An individual can identify the call as a scam immediate-ly if they are asked to get a Western Union Money Order. Once sent, there is virtually no way to retrieve it. The spread of personal information via social media can provide scammers with tactics to improve the believability of the call,. No matter how legitimate such a call seems, people should remain diligent and not be intimidated by the scammer.
These scammers do this continually all day long. They’re very good at what they do. “I would liken them to a fortune teller at a carnival. They’re going to say something general, and something you say back to them will give them their next lead in into their next question.” A number of telephone numbers have been reported as being linked with scams, and originate from the east and west coasts, generally Washington state. Consider blocking those numbers. However, scammers are able to change numbers with ease. Individuals should not assume that calls from area code 402 are legitimate, and should never return a missed call from someone claiming to be with the IRS.If you call them back, you’re letting them know you’re concerned. Individuals should never reveal compromising information, such as bank account numbers, social security numbers or other personal identification information. The public’s reporting of IRS scams help the sheriff’s office remain aware of scammer’s current tactics and material.Scam calls may be reported to the Sheriff’s office non-emer-gency number. To report a financial loss due to IRS imper-sonation scam, visit the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Information webpage.
The IRS will not:Call you to demand immediate payment. The IRS will not call you if you owe taxes without first sending you a bill in the mail.
Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe.
Require that you pay your taxes a certain way. For instance, require that you pay with a prepaid debit card.
Ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Threaten to bring in police or other agencies to arrest you for not paying.
If you don’t owe taxes, or have no reason to think that you do:Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately.
Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their “IRS Imperson-ation Scam Reporting” web page. You can also call 800-366-4484.
Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" in the notes.If you know you owe, or think you may owe tax:Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you.Phone scams first tried to sting older people, new immigrants to the U.S. and those who speak English as a second language. Now the crooks try to swindle just about anyone. And they’ve ripped-off people in every state in the nation.Stay alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. Tax scams can happen any time of year, not just at tax time. For more, visit “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” on IRS.gov.
