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SAFES For Guns, Home or Business. We Offer a Large Selection Plus Consultation & In-Home Delivery. Visit Our Showroom. 972-272-9788 thesafecompany.com

HOUSE PAINTING

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work.

Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634

A+ INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL

Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Professional Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work

Since 1984. Int./Ext. 214-755-2700

TOP COAT 30 yrs. exp. Reliable, Quality Repair/Remodel Phil @ 214-770-2863

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 469-774-7111

KITCHEN/BATH/TILE/GROUT

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC

Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels. Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate. Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

MELROSE TILE James Sr., Installer, Repairs. 40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Quartz, Marble For Kitchen/Bath-Free Est. stoneage.brandee@gmail.com 940-465-6980

TK REMODELING 972-533-2872

Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com

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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

#1 WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS

Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Remove, Cabling, Bracing/Bolting. Cavity-Fill Stump Grind. Emergencies, Hazards. Insd. Free Est. 972-803-6313. arborwizard.com

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Be proactive in home maintenance and stay ahead of issues Spring has sprung, daylight savings time has passed. That means it’s time to get your house ready for the warmer weather. Here are some tips to guide you through the process.

1) Check your gutters and downspouts. Make sure they are clear and clean so spring rains don’t cause flooding.

2) Get a good look at your roof. Make sure your shingles are in good shape and none are missing.

3) Check the trim around your window and doors. Peeling paint means the wood can rot.

4) Make that call to the air conditioning company. It’s time to have it serviced.

5) Service the lawn equipment. Getting a tune up will help you have an enjoyable lawn season. Now you’re ready to enjoy the change of seasons.

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463

DALLAS GROUNDSKEEPER Organic Lawn Maintenance designed to meet your needs. 214-471-5723 dallasgroundskeeper.com

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061

MAYA TREE SERVICE Tree Trim/Remove. Lawn Maintenance. Resd/ Commcl.Insd. CC’s Accptd. mayatreeservice.com

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PAT TORRES 214-388-1850 Lawn Service & Tree Care 28 Yrs. Complete Landscape Renovation.

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Pet Services

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Obedience Training. thepetdivas.com 817-793-2885. Insured

PLUMBING

AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues.

HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs. Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238

M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523

NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913

Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location

THE PLUMBING MANN LLC

All Plumbing! Since 1978. Family Owned. RMP/Master-14240 Insured. 214-FAST-FIX/ 214-327-8349

POOLS

CERULEAN POOL SERVICES

Operated. Weekly maintenance, Chemicals, parts & repairs. CeruleanPro.com 214-557-6996

LEAFCHASERS POOL SERVICE

Chemicals/Repairs. Jonathan. 214-729-3311

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAXES Small Business/Individual

Chris King, CPA 214-824-5313 chriskingcpa.com

BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances? No Job Too Small or Big. Call C.A.S. Bookkeeping Services. Cindy 214-577-7450

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE & INT. DESIGN SERVICES contact John Cramer, Realtor w/ FireHouse Real Estate Services 214-212-6865

REMODELING

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Build On Your Own Lot. Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

MP ARCHITECTURAL Design & Construction. mattandpaul.com 214-226-1186

O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448

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Bob McDonald Company, Inc. BUILDERS/REMODELERS

30+ Yrs. in Business • Major Additions Complete Renovations • Kitchens/Baths

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FOOD NEWS

Biz Buzz

The old DIXIE HOUSE location has a new tenant. KOZY KITCHEN will move into 6400 Gaston Ave. from its Uptown location. The restaurant has healthy options with gluten-free dishes, extensive breakfast, Italian risottos, pastas and salads that feature salmon, venison and buffalo.

SHELL SHACK, the crab-infused seafood spot in Uptown, is moving to the space that briefly housed MELLOW MUSHROOM at 2326 N. Henderson.

The black widow of restaurant locations has another taker, as 1905 Greenville Ave. will be home to GALLO NERO ITALIAN

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ROOFING & GUTTERS

BERT ROOFING INC.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years

• Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341

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MY OFFICE Offers Mailing, Copying, Shipping, Office & School Supplies. 9660 Audelia Rd. myofficelh.com 214-221-0011 but it lost a low scoring affair to Midlothian in the second round. The team was also district champs in the regular season. The Woodrow Wilson one-act play cast and crew won first place in the district with their performance of Chrysalids. QUINN BULL took home Best Actor, while CAROLINE KULAS won Best Actress. At press time, the team planned to compete in the bi-district one-act contest at Bryan Adams High School.

BISTRO, a traditional Italian restaurant from the owners of ROMA’S ITALIAN in Lancaster.

HUMBLE PIES will be at 9014 Garland Road, and CultureMap reports that Sean Jett, an East Dallas native and cooking instructor, will run it.

SNOWBABY, a Taiwanese shaved ice shop in Lakewood Shopping Center, is now open. The shaved ice is lighter and more velvety than your average snow cone. Lakewood neighbor Chrissy Kuo works hard to make sure the ingredients are as healthy as possible.

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE’S eight screens will have a grand opening on Wednesday, March 28.

STONEWALL JACKSON ELEMENTARY will become MOCKINGBIRD ELEMENTARY this summer, and the community voted on the school’s new logo in March.

KATRYNA ROSS, a current parent, designed the winning logo. The blue image includes a mockingbird, a star (the mascot) and an “I love you” sign language symbol that also resembles a skyline. Ross hoped to reflect the new name and the old mascot, which the school will keep, as well as connect the logo to the school’s deaf education students and give a nod to urban Dallas.

June, but first they need to raise $3,500 to get there. Go to gofundme. com/theatrekidstothespians to send them to the competition. The Bryan Adams Belles finished the competition season by winning Grand Champions at Showtime’s Mabank and Wylie competitions. The dance team’s officers were Grand Champions, and captain LIZBETH CALZADA was named the Grand Champion as a solo dancer. Catch the Belles in action at their spring show April 19-21. The Belles are led by Belle Director AMY SOLORIO and Belle Assistant Director AMY BOYER. The Bryan Adams boys basketball team finished its season in a loss against Waxahachie in the UIL Area playoffs. After finishing third in district 12-5A, they defeated Kimball High School in the first round of the playoffs to be bi-district champions.

Gas Leaks

DALLAS KIDS FIRST, a political action committee, endorsed two of the four challengers in District 9, which covers parts of East and South Dallas. They are supporting both JUSTIN HENRY and ED TURNER against incumbent BERNADETTE NUTALL. Dallas ISD School Board President DAN MICCICHE, who represents much of East Dallas, was elected by acclamation to his third term on the board after facing no opponents.

BRYAN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL junior ANGEL ARGUIJO and senior

THIEN NGUYEN finished in the top 1 percent of all competitors in the Texas Thespian Competition this spring, qualifying them for the International Thespian Festival in

The SANGER STALLIONS Robotics Club competed in the Vex IQ Robotics State competition in Greenville, Texas. These fourth and fifth-graders build, program and practice with their robots while completing a notebook documenting their progress. They won a spot in the state and national competition, and the two teams placed third and seventh in their recent competition in Greenville. They have a chance to make the world championships later this year.

WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL girls basketball players were 12-5A district champs for the second time in history, but they lost in the first round of the playoffs to Samuell High School. The Woodrow boys basketball team won its first round playoff game against Conrad High School to be bi-district champs,

In 2011, the Federal Department of Transportation issued a call to action for gas utilities to replace cast iron pipe. The DOT warned of the dangers of aging cast iron pipe, which can be subject to corrosion and rupture. This could result in gas explosions like those experienced in Northwest Dallas. A map of Atmos Energy Dallas gas lines shows all of Lakewood, parts of Forest Hills and a small part of Casa Linda are still home to hundreds of miles of cast iron pipe. In an interview with WFAATV, JUDGE CLAY JENKINS said Atmos hopes to have the pipe replaced with plastic pipe by 2023. Jenkins would like to see it finish this year.

White Rock Tragedy

The Dallas Fire Rescue’s swift water rescue team pulled the body of an unidentified man from White Rock Lake near the spillway Feb. 26, Fox 4 reported. The man appeared to be wearing jogging clothes, though it wasn’t clear why he was in the water. CBS DFW reported that police believe foul play was not involved.

Note: Angela Hunt’s column will return next month.

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