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DONATE your car, truck, boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation. Tax deductible. Free towing. All paperwork taken care of. 1-888-962-1498
DONATE YOUR CAR Free towing. “Cars For Kids” Any condition. Tax deductible. outreachcenter.com 1-800-597-9411
OLD GUITARS WANTED Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Martin. 1920s-1980s. Top dollar paid. Toll Free 1-866-433-8277
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.
214-821-3900
TADDY’S PET SERVICES
All pet services available. Dog Walks and Home Visits. Reasonable rates. References. 214-732-4721 www.taddyspetservices.com
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. Guaranteed owner financing. No credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free map, pictures. 866-465-0177 sunsetranches.com
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. MC/Visa 214-682-3822 TACLA28061E
Furnace Special
3 TON FURNACE
$1,595 INSTALLED
Call for details. Offer expires February 28, 2011.
CarpeNtry & remodeliNg
REMODEL FOR LESS 972-822-7501 www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.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 www.SherrellAir.com
972-216-1961
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
CarpeNtry & remodeliNg
BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730
DAVIS Custom Carpentry & Home Repair/Remodel davis.charles94@yahoo.com 214-608-9171
HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right! www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
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
$10 OFF 1ST CLEAN A CLEAN SWEEP We Do It All. Pet Sit Also. 469-951-2948 214-938-4284
15.00 OFF - HOUSE CLEANING BY DEBBIE Free estimates. References. 972-333-7942
CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 972-213-8614
CLEAN FREAKS Since 2005. Free Estimates. DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888
DIANE’S CLEANING SERVICE Residential & Make Ready. Free Estimates. 214-549-5299
KDR SERVICES Residential and Vacant Property Cleaning. 214-349-0914
MAID 4 YOU Residential. Reasonable Rates. Bonded & Insured. Park Cities/M Street Refs. Joyce. 214-232-9629
MAID OF HONOR • 214-683-1856 Total Cleaning Service. 15 Yrs Exp. Residential.
MESS MASTERS Earth friendly housecleaning. 469-235-7272. www.messmasters.com Since ‘91
SUNSHINE HOUSE CLEANING Cleaning To Perfection. Reasonable Rates. Insured/ Bonded. 214-490-6659
THE MAIDS 4 Person Teams. Bonded & Insured. www.maids.com Free Estimates. 800-843-6243
WANTED Houses To Clean & Windows To Wash 20 Years Exp., Reliable, Great Prices, Excellent Refs., Free Estimates. 214-724-2555
Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134 February
WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM
Cleaning SeRViCeS
eleCtRiCal SeRViCeS
ABBA ELECTRIC Fast Courteous Service. Resd/Com. 10% Off for New Clients. 214-886-2202. TECL#20663
ACCURATE ELECTRIC
All Jobs.Panel Upgrades. Free Est. TECL# 27297. Steve. 214-718-9648
ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 19 Yrs Exp. TECL24948 214-328-1333
MASTER ELECTRICIAN Lic #TECL 55703. Resd/Comcl. Bonded. Contr Lic# TECL23423. Trinity Electrical Services. David 214-802-0436
972.495.3478 beckncallmaids.com
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
I CAN FIX IT NOW! 214-926-7144 Computer & Network Support. Operating Systems, Hardware, Security & Game Consoles. OMGFixit.com.
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
MCCARTER ELECTRICAL SERVICE, INC. We can light up your world or repair your shorts. $50 Off Service Calls. TECL#19347 972-877-4183
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
WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891
FenCing & DeCkS 214.692.1991
EST. 1991 #1
COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.
SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com
Art Deck-O
Decks, Pergolas, Arbors & Fences
214-435-9574 artdeck-o.com
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 CONCRETE FLOORS
New/Remodel. Staining & Waxing. Int/Ext. Nick Hastings. 214-341-5993
‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10
SUPER QUALITY WOOD FLOORS
Jim Crittendon, 214-821-6593
WORLEY TILE & FLOORING
Custom
972-665-8399 dallaselectricalexperts.com
#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com
4 QUALITY FENCING
Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. Free Estimates. Call Mike 214-507-9322.
AMBASSADOR FENCE INC. Automatic Gates, All Fences. Decks. Since 1996. 214-621-3217
AUTO GATES $2500 alwaysbiltrite.com
469-878-4450. cc’s accptd
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
• Swimming Pool Remodel
• Patios
• Stone work
• Stamp Concrete
972-727-2727
Deckoart.com
STEEL SALVATION Metal Specialist. Welding Repairs, Design, Metal Art, Unique Crosses. Local Resident Over 40 Yrs. 214-283-4673
ACCESS GARAGE DOOR New Install. Repair/Replace. 24/7 Emgcy. Free Estimates. 214-585-7663 perfectaccessgaragedoors.com
GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com 20% off with “Advocate Magazine”
HOLLYWOOD DOOR CO. Since 1938. Residential/Commercial. Sales. Service. All Brands of Garage Doors & Openers. Free Estimates. 214-348-7242. 9525 White Rock Trail, 75238.
ROCKET GARAGE DOOR SERVICE -24/7. Repairs/Installs. 214-533-8670. Coupon On Web. www.RocketDoorService.com
UNITED GARAGE DOORS All Types Of Garage Doors & Openers. Repair Or Replace. Commercial And Gates. 214-826-8096
glaSS, WinDoWS & DooRS
CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM LH owned Replacement windows. Free Quote 214-280-9280
CUSTOM STAINED/ LEADED GLASS & Repair. 26 years exp. 214-356-8776
GREEN WINDOW COMPANY 214-295-5405 Specialty in Replacement Windows/Doors
KENNY’S CLEAN WINDOWS Res./Com. Window Cleaning, Powerwash, Etc. 214-881-8061
LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160
ROCK GLASS CO Complete Glass & Window Service since 1985. Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829 Call 214-560-4203 to advertise
Handyman SERVICES
4 SEASONS HANDYMAN
We do it all! Call 469-723-1000
A+ HANDYMAN KARL
All Home Repairs, Remodels, Maintenance, To-Dos. 214-699-8093
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. 24 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830
BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730
CARPENTRY, PAINT & MORE Repair to Remodel. No job too small. Zane 214-778-9121
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 & MAINTIANCE
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
NEED HELP? FAST! Repairs/Remodel. Chris, Rick. 214-693-0678, 214-381-9549
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
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
Residential painting. Call today for your free estimate. 214-346-0900
MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR
Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-554-1327
RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT
Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513
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
Brian Gream
PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC
KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout
TILE INSTALLER 25 Yrs. Exp In Design & Art of Tile. Back Splash, Fireplace, Bathrooms, Flooring. Free Est. Mike 469-576-1636
TOM HOLT TILE Expert In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444
WE REFINISH!
• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks
• Cultured Marble
• Kitchen Countertops
lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES
CHUPIK TREE SERVICE
Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463
DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914
Lawn Service & Landscape Installation
DAVID’S COMPLETE LAWN CARE And Tree Service. 214-459-7404
GREENSKEEPER Fall Clean Up & Fall 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
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
85% Referrals/Estimates 214-348-5070
A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST
Since 1977. Int/Ext. Kirk’s Works 972-672-4681
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
• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs 214.542.6214
Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061
PayPal ®
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BRIANGREAM@YAHOO.COM
InSulatIon/ RadIant BaRRIER
SAVE UP TO 40% on your energy bills! Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Weatherization. Instant quotes at Millsquote.com 214-879-9881
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, Commercial. NCIDQ Cert.10 Yrs Exp. www.lilli-design.com Katie Reynolds 214-370-8221
KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout
A KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling Company. One Call Does It All! 214-574-9182
GET GRANITE at Heritage Stonecraft 972-496-3899 heritagestonecraft.com
HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodel’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
214-631-8719 www.allsurfacefinishing.com
WHY REPLACE IT? PERMAGLAZE IT!
MULTI-SURFACE RESTORATION
TUBS/TILE/COUNTERTOPS 972.323.8375
WWW.PERMAGLAZENORTHDALLAS.COM
lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES
25.00 OFF - ALL ABOUT TREES, INC
Removals, Pruning, Insured. 972-697-3956
4 SEASONS LAWN & LANDSCAPE
Maintenance, Design, Stonework
Call Aaron 214-636-0143
A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES
Complete tree services including Tree & Landscape Lighting! Call Mark 214-332-3444
A COMPLETE TREE SERVICE
Call Lakewood Tree Service 214-442-3165
A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework. Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-221-4421 - 214-534-3816
ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular
Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-893-2420
AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781
BEACHSCAPE Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping. Stonework. Seasonal Color and Perennials.
Residential/Commercial. Free Ests. 214-287-3571
BILLY JACK SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALL
Locate & Repair Leaky Valves, Pipes, Heads. Add Rain Freeze Sensor. 972-303-0007. Li 6099
BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Fall Tree Service
Special: Receive $25 Off With This Ad. Trimming. Removals. Mistletoe Ivy Removal. Refs Avail. Free Ests. 44 yrs exp. Insured. Grady 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
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
THE POND MAN Water Gardens
Designed & Installed. Drained & Cleaned. Weekly Service. Jim Tillman 214-769-0324
TREE WIZARDS Trim Surgery Removal. 15 Yrs Exp. Insured. Free Est. 214-680-5885
U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Your Personal Yard Service by Uwe Reisch uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202
WATER-WISE URBAN LANDSCAPES www.TexasXeriscapes.com 469-586-9054
A Better Tree Company
JUST TREES
Your Trees Could Look Like a Work of Art, I Guarantee It. Free Estimates • Work Guaranteed Best Prices on Tree Removal Insured • Commercial & Residential • Tree & Landscape Lighting Call Mark Wittlich 214-332-3444 214.421.1153 barerootsdesigns.com
Design • Construction • Maintenance Horticultural Services
Dan Coletti’s
JUST NATURAL DESIGN
Landscape Solutions from the Ground Up Xeriscape
Coletti 214-213-2147 www.JustNaturalDesign.com
February deadline Jan. 12
MovinG www.TreeHuggerBoxes.com 214-384-1316
NEED BOXES? SAVE MONEY SAVE TREES!
Boxes, supplies. Free tape with $30 purchase!
3603 Ross Ave
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
SHEFFIELD PLUMBING We do it right the 1st time. Repairs, Rmdls. Insd. 214-941-8600
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
PLuMbinG PLUMBING SERVICES
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PooLs
LEAFCHASERS POOLS
Parts and Service. Chemicals and Repairs. Jonathan. 214-729-3311
MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE
Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650
PLAYMORE POOLS CO. Design, Construction, Consulting & Renovations. 214-823-0169 www.playmorepools.com
WHITE ROCK POOL CLEANING
Friendly Service & Repairs. 20 yrs experience whiterockpools.com David 214-769-8012
Poolworks
SWIMMING POOL REPAIR
25 years experience
Marty Halliburton · 214-212-0360
Accepts most major credit cards roofinG & GuTTers
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!
GREEN SERVICE COMPANY 214-295-5405
Roof replacement-solar vents & skylights
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
WHITE ROCK ROOFING AND REPAIRS
Free Estimates • 24 hours • Rod 214-244-1329
Allstate Homecraft Roofing roofinG & GuTTers
Approved Roofing
We check out good!!!
Larry Trotter ( 972 ) 742-3071 www.approvedroofing.us
Deal directly with owner Free estimates
Building a better roof for you.
& Commercial Roofing 214·698·8443 arringtonroofing.com
BERT ROOFING INC. Family owned and operated for over 40 years
Residential/Commercial • Over 29,000 roofs completed • Six NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341
Roof Repair Specialist •Exterior Repair & Re-Roofing
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Community
Jose Vargas and the Bath house Cultural Center are calling for visual artists to submit entries for the 17th annual El Corazon Exhibition. The show allows artists to explore themes related to the human heart. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Jan. 8. For more information, call 214.670.8749 or visit dallasculture.org.
the White roCk l ake Foundation and For the loVe oF the l ake will host White rock lake Centennial Champions, presented to all area high school, middle and grade school students at the beginning of the spring 2011 semester. The event is a fundraising contest for the White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration to garner awareness of the White Rock Lake’s needs. Students who raise the most money will receive medals at the Grand Finale Beach Party June 25. The contest begins Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m.-noon.
Education
riChardson isd has Been named the top school district in Texas based on Academic Performance Index. Education Resource Group, a private company based in Houston, conducted the study and looked at student performance, financial management, student demographics and other factors.
People
adVoC ate photographer BenJamin hager’s photos were selected to be part of the “Trashing our Treasure” photography exhibit, which opens this month at the Bath House Cultural Center’s White Rock Museum, 521 E. Lawther. Find details about the event on page 24.
Volunteer
the ViCkery meadoW learning Center is looking for people to teach English to adults for two hours per week for 13 weeks, JanuaryApril, at the Lake Highlands location, 6329 Ridgecrest. All classes are co-taught, and curriculum and training are provided. No experience is required. Orientation sessions run 9-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 6. To learn more, call adult program director Amy Glover at 214.265.5057 ext. 12 or visit vmlc.org.
the risd Clothes Closet needs gently worn clothes and accessories to help RISD students in need. The storefront is at 970 Security Row, and the shop also could use more volunteers 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. For details call 469.235.1569.
the net Work oF Community ministries serves underprivileged children in RISD and needs donations, including nonperishable food, coats and diapers for ages 3-5. To help out, call 972.234.5505 or stop by the storefront at 741 S. Sherman in Richardson.
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i tems F rom the glo Ve B ox W ere s C attered throughout the C ar.
Ken norman and his wife enjoy spending each summer with their kids in Galveston. Beach sand in the toes is a nice feeling, and the kids love building sandcastles and playing in the surf. But the drive is a bit long for the young ones, and their portable DVD player and twin video screens make the trip a bit more bearable.
“When you go on a trip for more than two hours, it’s really nice to have,” norman says of the video system.
unfortunately, the system was the target of a thief who recently broke into the normans’ car sometime overnight.
“We came out to take the kids to school, and the contents of the glove box were scattered all over the car,” he says.
The burglars did more than take the video system. They snatched the normans’ GPS system and an apple iPod, and broke the driver’s side lock, door handle and power locks. The door handle alone cost $700 to repair, and replacing and repairing the rest would cost about $1,500.
The theft has been a real frustration for norman.
“It’s just that feeling of violation that someone has gone through your things,” norman says.
norman says he has lived at his Highland Meadows home for six years, and has not experienced a burglary until now. He hoped he might be a less obvious target because his home is on a corner the Victim: k en norman the Crime: Car burglary date: monday, nov. 15 time: Between 9 p.m. and 8:25 a.m. location: 8700 block of Capri lot, and a streetlight is right in front of the house. norman knows other neighbors who have experienced thefts and break-ins, and says the neighborhood makes a concerted effort to warn fellow neighbors about crimes in the area.
“Our street and neighborhood association tries to make these things known by putting out fliers and letting people know,” norman says. Dallas Police Lt. Mackie D. Ham of the northeast Patrol Division says the most important thing to remember is to avoid leaving any valuables in a car.
“It only takes seconds to punch a lock on a car door. It is very important that citizens do not leave any valuable items inside of the vehicle in plain sight,” he says. “I can almost guarantee that this suspect was walking around looking into vehicles. When he saw these items, he then broke into the vehicle.”
Ham also had a bit of good news on this case.
“We have identified the individual who pawned the GPS unit. Detectives will be working on the case to determine if they will be able to file on this individual.”
—SEAN CHAFFIN
