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BHEALTH RESOURCEBULLETIN BOARD
Professional services
Website Design
Flash Demos
Graphic Design
RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207
Mind, Body & sPirit
HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS Motivational, Compassionate & Confidential Sessions Offered To Those Wanting To Lose Weight & Gain A Healthier Lifestyle. Dr. Nicole Mangum, Health Psychologist. 214-692-6666 ext. 311
SILVER STAR FITNESS Specialty In Senior Fitness. Moneyback Guarantee. www.silverstarfitness.com John 972-800-8031
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Earn Ca$h For Losing Pounds. www.larrybrownweightloss.com 877-340-3046
Pets
BIRDDOGCATFISH Caring For Pets In Their Own Home With Familiar Sights, Smells & Routines. Dog Walks, Vacations, Overnights. Beth. 469-235-3374
POOP SCOOP PROFESSIONALS Trust The Experts. 214-826-5009
POSH POOCH CLUB IN DALLAS Introducing our convenient Pet Food & Treat Delivery Service. Right to your doorstep! Ready to feed. Check out PoshPoochClub.com for our delicious selection... or call 214-265-5960 for a pet nutrition consult.
First Doggie Daycare Featuring “Open Play” Boarding
Pets
Buy/sell/trade
DONATE YOUR CAR Free towing. “Cars For Kids” Any condition. Tax deductible. outreachcenter.com 1-800-597-9411
SAVVY CONSIGNMENTS Eclectic Furniture & Accessories. Great Gifts. Affordable Pricing. 214-660-8700
TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL SUITE Share this prime suite on a partial basis (sets of 5,10 or 20 games) during the 2011 season. Our suite is located directly behind home plate, and each game includes 16 tickets, three parking passes, game day programs, private bathroom, air-conditioned seating, three televisions with cable channels, and a great view of the game and the Ballpark. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and client appreciation events. Email rangerssuite@gmail.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.
Children’s Clothing – Youth Size 16 Furniture, Equipment, Toys, Books and More! Payment on the spot for all items accepted 6300 Skillman St @ Abrams Rd, 214.503.6010
estate/GaraGe sales
ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES
Moving, Retirement, Downsizing. One Piece Or A Houseful. David Turner. 214-908-7688. dave2estates@aol.com
Real Estate
LAND LIQUIDATION 20 acres $0 down. $99/mo. Only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, TX. Owner financing. No credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free Color Brochure 800-755-8953 sunsetranches.com
BOB MCDONALD CO., INC. Builders/ Remodelers.214-341-1155 bobmcdonaldco.com
A FAMILY TRADITION FOR 60 YEARS Quigley Heat & Air 214-526-8533
CHAMNESS SERVICES A/C & Heat Sales & Service. Res/Com. Serving Dallas 21 yrs. 214-328-0938 TACL003800C
FOR QUALITY, QUALIFIED SERVICE CALL 214-350-0800 ABS AC & Heat TACLA28514E
LAKEWOOD HEAT & AIR Servicing Dallas
20+ years. 214-682-3822 TACLA28061E
WINDOW AC TUNE UP Repair, Cleaning, Etc. Buy/Sell 214-321-5943
214 -299-9069
Service - Repair - Replacement
BLUE RIBBON Heating
214-823-8888
CARPENTRY & REMODELING
BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730
DREAM CONSTRUCTION Home Remodeling
Interior/Exterior. www.DCHCRM .net 469-360-0152
ERIC CANTU CONSTRUCTION
Affordable Remodeling. Kitchens, Baths, Additions, Cabinetry & more. 972-754-9988 EricCantu.com
HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right! www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
KENS RESIDENTIAL REMODELING 214-886-8927. kenscontracting.com
KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SPECIALISTS
JCI Remodeling: From Simple Updates to Full Remodeling Services. Competitive Pricing! JCIRemodeling.com 972-948-5361.
PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.
HardiPlank 50 Yr. Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com
RODZ HOME IMPROVEMENT All Home Repairs, Add-Ons, Rehabs. 214-952-8963
SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING
Cabinet Refacing, Built-ins, Entertainment/ Computer Centers. Jim. 214-324-7398 www.squarenailwoodworking.com
TK COMPLETE REMODELING Carpentry, Doors, Paint. Window Clean 972-533-2872 A
972-216-1961 www.SherrellAir.com
TACL-B01349OE
APPLIANCE REPAIR
APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST
Repair, Sales. 214-321-4228
JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE
TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898
Serving your Neighborhood Since 1993 asher/Dryers
214✯823✯2629
15.00 OFF - HOUSE CLEANING BY DEBBIE Free estimates. References. 972-333-7942
Cleaning ServiCeS
THE MAIDS 4 Person Teams. Bonded & Insured. www.maids.com Free Estimates. 800-843-6243
WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN
20 yrs. exp., Reliable, Great Prices, Excellent Refs., Free Estimates. No Crews. Sunny 214-724-2555
WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM
Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134
eleCtriCal ServiCeS
ACCURATE ELECTRIC All Jobs.TECL# 27297. Steve. Accurateelectrician.com 214-718-9648
ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 19 Yrs Exp. TECL24948 214-328-1333
DALLAS ELECTRICIAN- SINCE 1975 214-340-0770 EL 00957 kirkwoodelectric.net
LENTZ SERVICES Your whole-home lighting/ electrical resource. Lic/Insd. 972-241-0622
FenCing & DeCkS
EST.
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FENCE & IRON CO.
214.692.1991 cowboyfenceandiron.com
Willeford
hardwood floors
Superior Quality: Installation • Refinishing Repair • Cleaning & Waxing
Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166
MAIDS AND HOME SERVICES
Since 1983 · satisfaction guaranteed $10 OFF all services
$20 OFF top to bottom package carpet · windows · lawn
972.495.3478 beckncallmaids.com
MASTER ELECTRICIAN Lic #TECL 55703. Resd/Comcl. Bonded. Contr Lic# TECL23423. Trinity Electrical Services. David 214-802-0436
SWITCH ELECTRIC Lic. #E19800 24/7 Calls 30 yrs exp. Federal panel chgs. 214-629-0391
TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639 Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. TECL 24668
TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658
ComputerS & eleCtroniCS
214-321-1110 I.T. ROADMAP Tech Support
Home or Business computers repaired. Virus, Internet, wireless, slow, All fixed! Brad or Amy
BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR
Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home /Biz. Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction, No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566
CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned
Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training, $60/hr. 1 Hr. Min. Dan 214-660-3733 Or stykidan@sbcglobal.net
ConCrete/ maSonry/paving
BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319
CAZARES CONCRETE Concrete retaining walls, Patios, Driveways, Removal, Sidewalks. 214-202-8958 Free estimates.
CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable.
Chris 214-770-5001
EDMONDSPAVING.COM Asphalt & Concrete Driveway-Sidewalk-Patio-Repair 214-957-3216
FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001
MASONRY Brick/Stone Repairs. Don 214-704-1722
STAMPED CONCRETE Driveways, Patios, Walk Ways, Acid Staining, Resealing. 972-672-5359
WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891 ‘07,
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FenCing & DeCkS
#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com
AMBASSADOR FENCE INC. Automatic Gates, All Fences. Decks. Since 1996. 214-621-3217
AUTO GATES $2500 alwaysbiltrite.com 469-878-4450. cc’s accptd
CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Automatic Gates, Fence, Stairs, Stair/Balcony Railings, Wine Cellar Gates. 214-325-4985
KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK
New & Repair. Free Estimates.
Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699
LONE STAR DECKS Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers, TREX Decking & Fencing. www.lonestardecks.com 214-357-3975
STEEL SALVATION Metal Specialist. Welding Repairs, Design, Metal Art, Unique Crosses. Local Resident Over 40 Yrs. 214-283-4673
June deadline May 11
Decks, Pergolas, Arbors & Fences Serving Dallas
214-435-9574
Art Deck-O artdeck-o.com
"You Know
Locally owned and operated since 1980 www.northlakefence.com
214-349-9132
FireplaCe ServiCeS
CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone
Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722
Flooring & Carpeting
DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936
Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.
STAINED & SCORED CONCRETE FLOORS
New/Remodel. Res/Com. Int/Ext. Refin. 15 Yrs. TheConcreteStudio.com 214-320-2018
STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS
New/Remodel. Staining & Waxing. Int/Ext. Nick Hastings. 214-341-5993
SUPER QUALITY WOOD FLOORS
Jim Crittendon, 214-821-6593
WORLEY TILE & FLOORING
Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842
WWW.STUARTSVF.COM 214-684-3667
Int./Ext. Decorative concrete & plaster. wrfloors@sbcglobal.net
FounDation repair
Since 1986
• Slabs • Pier & Beam
• Mud Jacking • Drainage
GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com
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ROCKET GARAGE DOOR SERVICE -24/7. Repairs/Installs. 214-533-8670. Coupon On Web. www.RocketDoorService.com
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CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM LH owned Replacement windows. Free Quote 214-280-9280
EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est.Dependable. Derek. 214-827-7661
LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160
LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS 214-395-9148. Specializing In Replacement Windows/Doors.
Carpet Wood Tile
1912 N. Beckley, Dallas 75208 www. trinityfloors.com
214 943 1157
Technology to advertise call 214.560.4203
ROCK GLASS CO Complete Glass & Window Service since 1985. Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829 214.277.8222
Handyman ServiceS
A NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN
Electrical, Plumbing & Carpentry. Call Tim 214-824-4620; 214-597-4501
A+ HANDYMAN KARL
All Home Repairs, Remodels, Maintenance, To-Dos. 214-699-8093
AAAEEE! NEED HELP? FAST! Repairs/Remodel. Chris, Rick. 214-693-0678, 214-381-9549
ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL
38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147
ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 25 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830
BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730
HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right. www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635
HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Small/Large Jobs.Steve Brandt. 214-440-7070
HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606
HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582
RENT A MAN HANDYMAN One call does it all! 214-289-0307
WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS
Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232
HouSe Painting
ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541
BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768
PHILLIPS PAINTING Interior & Exterior; 14 Years Serving Dallas. Free Estimate and 3-year Warranty. We Do Faux! PhillipsPainting.com 972-867-9792
RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513
RONALD’S PAINTING SERVICE Home Exteriors & Interiors. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Refinishing. Specialty Textures. 17 yrs. exp. 214-455-8121
TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References. TopCoatOfTexas.com 214-770-2863
VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 972-613-2585
WHITE ROCK INTERIORS Paint & Remodel References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280
Painting · Remodeling
NAT-90143-1
interior deSign
A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING
Texture, Paint & Repair. 27 yrs. exp. Free Est. Call Martha 972-712-2465; 972-832-3396
DESIGNER CONSULTATION 1 Hr. Session $95.
Trained / Reg. ASID Designer Carl 214-288-3298
INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING
Carolyn Contreras ASID
Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747
JUDY BUELL, ASID
• Custom interior design & renovations
• Updates with existing furnishings
• Consultations - TBAE #390 - 214-342-0841
KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com
Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600
LILLI DESIGN Residential Design & Renovations
NCIDQ Cert. 10 yrs exp. www.Lilli-design.com Katie Reynolds, RID 214-370-8221
KitcHen/BatH/ tile/grout
A KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling Company. One Call Does It All! 214-574-9182
FENN CONSTRUCTION Any Tile Anywhere. www.dallastileman.com 214-343-4645
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PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC
• Interior/Exterior • Drywall
• Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs
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HouSe Painting
1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928
#1 GET MORE PAY LES
Painting. 85% Referrals. Free Est. 214-348-5070
A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST
Since 1977. Int/Ext. Kirk’s Works 972-672-4681
inSulation/ radiant Barrier
LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS
214-395-9148. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Free Quotes
SAVE UP TO 40% on your energy bills! Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Weatherization. Instant quotes at Millsquote.com 214-879-9881
HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodels Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. CJ-972-276-9943 cjrocksthehouse1@verizon.net
TOM HOLT TILE 30 Yrs Experience In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444
Natural Stone & Quartz Silestone / Caesarstone 20 Years Experience 214 293 9323 bjones2517@gmail.com
lawnS, gardenS & treeS
$25 OFF - ALL ABOUT TREES, INC. Removals, Pruning. Certified Arborist. 972-697-3956
25% OFF TREE WORK IN MAY Roberts Tree Svc Insd.10 yrs exp. 214-808-8925
A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES
Complete tree services including Tree & Landscape Lighting! Call Mark 214-332-3444
A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework. Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-534-3816
ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular Curbside Appeal! Installations & Maintenance Programs available. Excellent refs. 214-760-0825
AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781
B.J.’S LANDSCAPING Complete Lawn & Garden Maintenance. Seasonal Color/Perennials. Certified. 16 Yrs. Exp. Res/Com. 214-336-4673
BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Trim, Removal. Refs Avail. Free Ests. 44 yrs exp. Insured. 214-275-5727
BUSSEYS LAWN CARE Weekly Service $30 Most Jobs. 214-725-9678
CASTRO TREE SERVICE Quality Work at Great Rates. Free est. Insured. 214-337-7097
CHUPIK TREE SERVICE
Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463
COLE’S LAWN CARE • 214-327-3923 Quality Service with a Personal Touch.
DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914 Lawn Service & Landscape Installation
PROFESSIONAL FABRICATION & INSTALLATION 214.358.8595
SOLIDSF.COM
GREENSKEEPER Spring Clean Up & Color. Sodding, Fertilization. Lawn Maintenance & Landscape. Res/Com. 214-546-8846
HOLISTIC TREE CARE
A Full-Service Tree Care Company Chuck Ranson, Certified Arborist c.ranson@sbcglobal.net 214-537-2008
HOLMAN IRRIGATION
Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061
MOW YOUR YARD $27 White Rock Landscaping 214-415-8434
PARADISELANDSCAPES.NET 214-328-9955
Installations of Fine Gardens, Patios, Paths & more!
RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296)
SPRINKLERS, LANDSCAPING, Stone Work, Drainage. Installed and Repair. Call Kevin at 214-535-3352,Lic#7840. www.bigdirrigation.com
June deadline May 11
PesT conTroL
A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495
MOSQUITO SYSTEMS
Pest Control #9989. Live Animal Removal. JDubDesigns.com Home Construction Services. Sprinkler Controller Repair. 214-794-4089
McDANIEL PEST CONTROL
Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment
Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage Quotes for Other Services
214-328-2847
Lakewood Resident
PLumbinG
ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. 24 Hours/7 Days. plumberiffic@yahoo.com
Sewers • Drains • Bonded
*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*
ARRIAGA PLUMBING: Repairs, Remodels, Water Heaters, Stopages. Ins’d. Lic 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116
BLOUNTS PLUMBING REPAIR Rebuild or Replace. 44 yrs exp. Insured. 214-275-5727
FIXXER PLUMBING #M38904. BBB Accredited. www.fixxercompany.com. Call 214-534-1468.
JUSTIN’S PLUMBING SERVICE
For All Your Plumbing Needs. ml#M38121 972-523-1336. www.justinsplumbing.com
M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523
REPAIRS, Fixtures, General Plumbing. Senior Discounts. Campbell Plumbing. 214-321-5943
SPECK PLUMBING Licensed & Insured C 214-562-2360 • H 214-660-8378
STAGGS PLUMBING • 214-521-5597
No Repairs Too Big or Too Small Master Plumber. M-17697
Slab Leak Specialists – inquire about reroute instead of jackhammering All Plumbing Repairs Licensed/Insured 214-727-4040
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Astro Plumbing 20 Years in the Plumbing Business Full Service Plumbing Company Drains Augered • Slab Leaks • Water Heaters I can beat any estimate you get FREE estimates over the phone Call Michael • 214.566.9737
Most Major Credit Cards Accepted to advertise call 214.560.4203
Pools
ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE
1 month free service for new customers. Call for details. 469-358-0665.
MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE
Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650
WHITE ROCK POOL CLEANING
Friendly Service & Repairs. 20 yrs experience whiterockpools.com David 214-769-8012
LEAFCHASER’S POOL SERVICE
Parts and Service. Chemicals and Repairs.
Jonathan Mossman FREE ESTIMATES 214-729-3311
Roofing
Gutters
ROOFING &
GUTTERS
GUARANTY ROOFING 214-760-3666
Re-Roofing/Repairs/Gutters/Green Options. Free Estimates.www.guarantyroof.com
PLATINUM ROOFING Metal & Non-Metal Roofing, Windows, Painting, Gutters. Fully Insured. NewMetalRoof.com 972-310-9721
Allstate Homecraft Roofing
Roofing & Remodel Additions Licensed/Insured Over 1,000 Satisfied Customers in the Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow,
&
A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699
Clean Out, Repair/Replace. Leaf Guard. Free Estimates. Lifetime Warranty
ALLTEX ROOFING SYSTEMS: 972-740-8602
We Repair and Replace. High-Quality & Affordable!
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Re: Extensions. IRS form 4868 allows the taxpayer 6 extra months to “file”. Note: Taxes “owed” are due on April 15th.
THE VIDEO CAPTURED IT ALL.
Craig Moody and his wife were vacationing in beautiful East Texas.
“We were enjoying Mardi Gras at a bed and breakfast in Jefferson, Texas,” Moody says.
The annual event in Jefferson, which is
The Victim: Craig Moody
The Crime: Burglary
Date: Sunday, March 6
Time: Between 3:30 and 4:55 a.m.
Location: 6900 block of Cornelia located near the Louisiana border north of Marshall, has become quite a tradition. B&Bs decorate for the season and guests don masquerade masks.
Unfortunately for the Moodys, a criminal chose that time to don a mask of a different sort.
“We received a call about 5 a.m. about a break-in by ADT [Security],” he says.
The company informed him that his alarm had sounded. However, when the company notified police, the company was told that the Moodys’ City of Dallas security alarm permit had expired, and they could not respond.
Moody quickly grabbed his iPhone in the early morning hours to use the ADT app, and indeed saw someone in his home via security cameras. As time ticked by, he was able to contact ADT 20 minutes later and confirmed someone was in his home.
The police department continued to refuse a respond based on the security company’s callas, instead requiring confirmation from the homeowner. So Moody then called police.
“They finally responded about 30 minutes after the ADT call,” he says.
Moody says he never received a notice his alarm permit payment was due, and that several other area residents informed him they had similar problems receiving permit notices. The homeowner says he had not received a renewal notice since 2009 and had not thought about whether he needed to renew. He says the city had lost some subscriber information due to a software change, and that maybe his information had been lost.
“Apparently this is a widespread problem with many people not receiving notices to renew their permits,” he says.
Moody’s security system caught the burglar on video. A small lamp in the foreground illuminates the living room just enough to reveal a man in blue jeans, white tennis shoes, and a dark blue or black sweatshirt. He appears to have on a hood or mask, and is moving quickly — jewelry apparently in mind.
“He focused exclusively on jewelry and watches,” Moody says. “This person is pretty sharp and specific in what they target.”
Moody says his wife loves jewelry, and the burglar made off with more than 50 pieces worth many thousands of dollars. The suspect passed by expensive art and laptop computers to make his way to the jewelry. So far, no jewelry has been recovered.
Since his experience, Moody recommends that residents confirm their alarm permits are active, stay in constant communication with an alarm company and police after being notified of a break-in, keep important phone numbers handy, make sure property insurance is up to date, and consider investing in a well-anchored safe for valuables.
Dallas Police Lt. Anthony Crawford of the Northeast Patrol Division says jewelry is common loot for burglars and does not believe there is one main jewelry thief targeting East Dallas homes.
“We are not currently working cases where we are looking for one jewelry thief,” Crawford says. “Jewelry is stolen during most burglaries even if the thief is there primarily for electronics. They are simply looking for valuables that are easy to carry and get the most money when pawned. Gold is at an all-time high so that makes jewelry even more tempting to take. Most burglars take anything of value, which means they will sometimes take jewelry only or electronics only —or both at the same time.”
As for problems with an alarm, unfortunately police say that it is the homeowner’s responsibility.
“The City of Dallas does attempt to send out renewal notices,” says Dallas Police Lt. Mackie D. Ham of the Northeast Patrol Division, “but if for some reason the notice fails to reach the homeowner, the burden falls on the owner to keep this up to date.”
—SEAN CHAFFIN
SOURCE: Dallas Police Department
There is a city council election this month. Does anyone care?
It doesn’t seem like it, as I write this three weeks before the election. This has been the dullest campaign in memory no controversy and hardly any name calling, something that seems impossible given the way politics works in the 21st century. Four of the 14 city council seats are uncontested, and the mayor’s race seems to have turned into a contest to see who can promise the most not to raise taxes.
The city’s $100 million budget crisis? It hardly seems to matter, either to voters or to the candidates. The latter don’t talk about it much, other than to say we need to run the city like a business. Which would be nice if the city did things that turned a profit, but there’s not much margin in putting out fires, solving murders or fixing potholes.
And the voters? We’re bored to tears with the whole process. Four years ago, turnout was 13 percent, and it looks like we won’t even do that well this time around. So the mess Downtown will continue to fester, and we’ll keep closing rec centers and cut- ting library hours until there aren’t any rec centers or libraries left.
This is how bad the budget crisis is, and this is what none of the candidates will tell you. But you can find it on the city’s website, dallascityhall.com:
• In the 2010-11 budget, the city says we can afford to make only three-quarters of the prostitution and drug arrests that we they want regardless of what we say. And, given the way the system has failed us over the past four years, there may be some truth to that. When we don’t have enough money to arrest whores and junkies, something is broken. made in 2009-10.
But that doesn’t mean that it can’t be fixed, and it doesn’t mean we should stop trying. Because the politicians and the bureaucrats want us to quit, so they can spend our money the way they want. Case in point: The debt service for this year’s budget accounts for 13 percent of spending, and what do we have to show for it?
• We’re spending 17 percent less to operate and maintain Fair Park this year than last, and Fair Park is supposed to one of the things that makes us a world class city.
• We can afford to have only 84 percent of the city’s street lights working, down from 90 percent a year ago.
Yes, as ex-Mayor Park Cities was so fond of saying, it’s not as bad here as it is elsewhere. But it’s not like this is any good. “I’m sorry, sir, we can’t fix your street light. No money for it.”
Yet only 1 in 10 of us will vote — if we’re lucky. Maybe we don’t think we matter, and that the bosses downtown will do whatever
Not much, save for last year’s tax rate increase so we could afford to pave some streets and buy some library books. But the politicians have lots of shiny buildings to use in their campaigns, and the bureaucrats have gold-plated lines on their résumés.
So vote this month. It doesn’t matter who you vote for; just vote. Yes, one of the main mayoral candidates was on the city council that spent us into this predicament. And yes, another of the candidates says that running a pizza company prepared him for running a city that does nothing remotely resembling pizza making. And the other main candidate says he is going to eliminate the budget’s sacred cows, but also says that the city seems to be pretty well run, all things considered.
Because regardless of who wins, if we don’t let them know we’re in charge, we’re the losers.
