Election detailsElection will also available be at at (972)obtained by Secretary theCity contacting 780-5017. Additional information may regarding election theupcoming be months; and, no hold other public office. State of Texas for one year; resident for six and of district theCity candidacy qualifications for include: qualified voter;resident the of Secretary. the of City will available be City Hall atin Office the City Wednesday, 19th. February ballot the foron aplace Applications Wednesday, deadline Theapplication 20th. January is 5:00 p.m. on day first The filethe on to an for a ballot application place is at (214)Department 637-7937 by or visiting should directed be to Dallas the Voter County Registration Duncanville Public Library. voter concerning Questions registration registration applications may beobtained Hall the ator City to register in order to aballot cast in May the 7th Voter election. Anyone that is not currently registered to vote has 7th until April 2and 4mayDistricts vote for their respective candidates. of Duncanville may vote for theMayor position. residents Only of registered4 Councilmembers. All voters residing within City the This year’sMayor includes slate 2 as and ofwell offices District as will on Saturday, be held election 2016The Officers City May 7th. Preparations Begin for 2016 Elections City Inside this issue: this Inside

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Tuesday,12, January D.L. Hopkins Sr. Center Hopkins D.L. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 - p.m. 6:00 TownMeeting: Hall Info: 972-780-5000 Info: Give us your input! your us Give District 3 3 District

City of Duncanville Calendar January 1 City Administrative Offices closed in observance of the New Year January 2-3 Duncanville Fieldhouse Hype Sports Basketball Tournament January 5 City Council Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Work Session/Briefing @ City Council Briefing Room; 7:00 p.m. Regular Session @ City Hall Council Chambers January 7 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Library/Recreation Center Confer ence Room January 9-10 Duncanville Fieldhouse - TYBL Basketball Tournament January 11 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., @ City Council Briefing Room January 11 Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers January 12 District 3 Town Hall Meeting, 6:00 p.m., @ D.L. Hopkins Senior Center January 12 Duncanville Social Engagement Partnership Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Council Briefing Room January 12 Duncanville Virtual Reality Innovation Commission Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Conference Room B January 12 Sports Legacy Commission Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Conference Room 2 January 14 Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers January 14 Duncanville Senior Advocacy Commission Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ D.L. Senior Center Northside Room January 19 City Council Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Work Session/Briefing @ City Council Briefing Room; 7:00 p.m. Regular Session @ City Hall Council Chambers January 20 First day for filing an application for a place on the May 7, 2016 Ballot, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ City Hall City Secretary’s Office January 21 State of the City Celebration, 6:00 p.m. @ Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville January 21 Duncanville Community Multicultural Commission Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ City Council Briefing Room January 21-23 Duncanville Fieldhouse TCSAAL Basketball Tournament January 25 Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers January 26 Friends of the Library Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Library Program Room January 27 Duncanville Neighborhood Vitality Commission Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ City Council Briefing Room Visit www.duncanville.com for updates to this calendar. Sales Tax Revenue Sales Tax is paid on the sales of certain goods and services. It is an important indicator of the finan- cial viability of our community. Sales tax is one of the top revenue sources for Duncanville’s general City operations and makes up 24% of the current General Fund Revenue Budget. Duncanville shop- pers pay a sales tax rate of 8.25%, which is $.0825 for every taxable $1.00 spent. Of the 8.25% total sales tax rate, 2.0% goes to the City and 6.25% goes to the State of Texas.

$ 721,983 – Duncanville Sales Tax Revenue for the month of December 2015 This is a 8.3% increase or $55,388 more than the same month last year (December 2014)

Where does the total 8.25% sales tax go? 6.25% State of Texas 1.00% Duncanville General Fund 0.50% Duncanville General Fund for Property Tax Relief 0.50% Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation 8.25% Total Sales Rate 2 December

Another succesful City parade and tree lighting celebration took place on Friday, December 4. Thank you for making this year’s Star Wars Themed Christmas celebration spectacular! Parade & Tree Lighting

Duncanville Highschool Band members delight the crowd!

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Duncanville City Mayor David Green welcomes Duncanville City Councilmembers wave to parade-goers. attendees. 3 YOUR MONEY AT WORK: Vehicle Inspections are Critical During Wintery Weather Autumn and winter can change drastically from day to day in North Texas. The constant changing weather reemphasizes the need for proper inspection for City vehicles. The City Equipment Services Department works in conjunction with all the other City departments to make sure City vehicles are in a safe operating condition for wintery weather.

City mechanics make sure the lights and windshield wipers are working properly, they check the condition of the tires to ensure that they are properly inflated, and check fluids to make sure that the antifreeze/water mix in the radiator is at the proper ratio. The proper ratio provides the maximum protection for the engine to prevent overheating or freezing. In addition, the defroster is checked to ensure that it is able to clear the windshield of frost and fog for visibility. These few simple steps make a big difference in protecting our staff’s safety while operating City vehicles.

The City encourages all residents to perform these same inspections on their own vehicles. If you have any questions regarding City Equipment Services or the inspection of vehicles, please contact Equipment Services Superintendent Asa Low at 972-780-5062.

Flood Maps And Flood Insurance With the release of the new maps, some property owners will learn that their risk is higher or lower, than they thought. If there is a change in your flood risk status, the change may affect what you pay for flood insurance. Flood insurance is a federally underwritten program that can help you repair or replace your structure and belongings after a flood. The federal government requires most mortgage holders in high-risk areas (known as Special Flood Hazard Areas) to carry flood insurance. However, if you are newly mapped into a high-risk area, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) NEW FLOOD has cost-saving options to help reduce the cost of flood insurance. Most property owners can purchase a low-cost Preferred Risk Policy for the first two years after the maps become HAZARD MAPS effective and then after that, grandfather the lower-risk zone for future rating. Property What Property owners should contact their insurance agent for more details. Flood maps are available for viewing at the Public Works Department and on our website at www.duncanville.com. Owners Should Know

IF MAPS SHOW… THESE REQUIREMENTS, OPTIONS AND SAVINGS APPLY

Flood insurance is mandatory. Flood insurance will be federally required Change from low or moderate for most mortgage holders. Insurance costs may rise to reflect the risk. Flood risk to Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) Extension & “Grandfathering” offers high risk savings. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has extended the purchasing of low-cost PRP for two years for properties newly mapped into a high-risk zone. In addition, there are “grandfathering” rules to recognize policyholders who have built in compliance with the flood map or who maintain continuous coverage. Your client’s insurance agent can provide more details on how to save.

Flood insurance is optional, but recommended. The risk has only Change from been reduced, not removed. Flood insurance can still be obtained, high flood risk at lower rates. More than 20 percent of all flood insurance claims to low or come from policies in moderate- and low-risk areas. moderate risk Conversion offers savings. An existing policy can be converted to a lower-cost Preferred Risk Policy.

No change in insurance rates. Property owners should talk to their No change insurance agent to learn their specific risk and take steps to protect in risk level their property and assets

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.msc.fema.gov to view the new digital flood maps, and learn how Duncanville will be affected. Visit www.FloodSmart.gov for more information about how to protect against flooding and the steps local residents may need to take to ensure that they have proper insurance coverage to protect their investment. Maps are available for viewing at the Public Works Department and on the Duncanville website at www.duncanville.com. 4 YOUR MONEY AT WORK: City Maintenance Responsibilities The City Street Department receives daily requests for paving and/or drainage repairs. Although most requests concern City property, and are taken care of as promptly as possible, there are some requests that should be routed to another entity or may involve homeowner responsibility.

Residents should contact the City Street Department for: • Potholes in City streets. • Sidewalks in need of repair (broken concrete or trip hazards). • Curb or gutter repair. • Alley paving repairs. • Bar ditch cleaning or repair.

Residents should contact the City Drainage /Floodplain Administrator for: • Brush or debris blocking the flowline of a creek. • The ditch or curb inlet in front of your house, if they do not drain properly.

It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain: • “Lead walks” from the City sidewalk to the front door. • Driveways and driveway approaches. • Brush or debris on creek banks or those not actually blocking the center of the flowline (property lines extend to the center of the creek).

Please contact the appropriate utility company for maintenance of utility easements.

Duncanville Streets and Drainage @ the Duncanville Service Center: 972-780-4900 Duncanville Street Superintendent Kelly McChesney: 972-780-4935 Duncanville Drainage/Floodplain Administrator Jon Bunner: 972-780-5008 City of Duncanville Welcomes New Senior Building Inspector Please join us in welcoming Michael Raines to the City of Duncanville. Michael is the newly-appointed Senior Building Inspector and brings over 22 years of experience in building inspection services. He has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of local government ordinances, as well as local and international codes to include: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy. Michael is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and holds a Master Electrician License through the State of Texas.

Michael most recently served as Senior Combination Inspector for the City of San Marcos, but has also served as Building Inspector for the municipalities of Cedar Hill and Rowlett.

As the Senior Building Inspector, Michael will perform plan reviews, issue building permits, and inspect commercial and residential buildings, construction sites, and building components for compliance with various codes and regulations.

Please feel free to contact Michael, at 972-780-4940, with any building and inspection questions you may have. 5 YOUR MONEY AT WORK: City of Duncanville Garbage and Recycling Schedule: MONDAY/THURSDAY – SECTION 1 TUESDAY/FRIDAY – SECTION 2

Recycling Pick Up Days SECTION 1A – MONDAY SECTION 2B – TUESDAY SECTION 1C – THURSDAY SECTION 2D – FRIDAY

Remember: trash must be placed for pickup no later than 7:00 am, but cannot be placed out prior to the day of scheduled pick up.

Click here to see expanded map.

Christmas Tree Recycling Available for Duncanville Residents The City of Duncanville will provide Christmas tree recycling beginning December 28th until January 15th at the Duncanville Service Center, located at 330 Shady Trail. Residents may drop off their trees in the grassy area by the existing mulch pile on Shady Trail near Main Street (there will be signage directing you to the area). The mulch is provided free to residents. For more information, contact the Service Center at 972-780-4900.

Got Construction Material? Are you remodeling your home or having repairs made? Do you do know what to do with the waste material? The waste material from home and/or building remodeling or repairs is considered construction or building material. This material will not be picked up by Republic Services, the garbage company contracted with the City of Duncanville. Homeowners or contractors making improvements will need to find another way to dispose of the construction material. Material may be taken to the City’s contracted landfill, Skyline, for a fee. Skyline is located in Ferris. To get there: go south on Interstate 45 to exit 268 (Malloy Bridge Road). The landfill is just south on the service road. Their phone number is (972) 842-5710. If your building project is rather large, you may want to rent a dumpster from Republic Services. Republic Services may be reached at (972) 225-4207.

Another option is to donate the material to Habitat for Humanity. You can search for the most convenient location at www.habitat.org. If you have any other questions, comments or concerns, please call the Solid Waste Coordinator Jessica Smith at (972) 780-4946. 6 FIRE DEPARTMENT A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF ROHDE Are You Prepared for Winter Weather? The Duncanville Fire Department encourages everyone to be mindful of severe winter storms. Snow and ice can be for travel and can cause loss of electricity to many homes. Are you prepared? Have you assembled a disaster supply kit of important emergency supplies for your home? You and your family should make a plan well in advance of an approaching storm, to be self-sufficient for 72 hours, as you may not be able to get essential items from local stores. Some items to consider Rohde include: Fire Chief • First aid kit • Battery-operated radio • Flashlight, with extra batteries • Bottled water • Non-perishable food items • Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter • Blankets and warm clothing such as coats, gloves and hats • Consider purchasing an emergency generator and a supply of fuel • Supplies for babies, the elderly, family members with special health care needs • Food and supplies for pets

If you have outdoor pets make sure they are protected from the cold by either providing a shelter or bringing them indoors.

Ice and snow can be the source of severe injuries. Consider these statistics on injuries: • 50% happen to people over 60 years old • More than 75% happen to males • Most happen to males over 40 years old • About 25% occur when people get caught out in a storm • About 70% result from vehicle accidents

Some items I always have in my vehicles include a bag of cat litter to provide for traction and the old faithful windshield ice scrapper. If you do have to travel, make sure you plan your trip and check the latest weather reports. Monitor road conditions at www.drivetexas.org. It is essential that you stay informed about current winter weather events and take necessary precautions to be prepared for severe conditions well in advance.

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Winter Heating Safety As we settle into the winter weather months, let’s take some time to address heating safety. Unfortunately, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. When using space heaters, we need to make sure we stay safe. Here are a few simple things you can do to keep you and your family safe when using James Roote heating equipment during these winter weather months: Fire Assistant Chief • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment such the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Never use your oven to heat your home. • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters, or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions. • Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. • Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. • Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters. • Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container at a safe distance away from your home. • Test smoke alarms monthly.

Let’s all keep ourselves warm and safe this winter!

Dryers and Washing Machines Dryers and washing machines were involved in 1 out of every 22 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2006-2010.

Facts and figures • In 2010, an estimated 16,800 reported U.S. non-confined or confined home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines resulted in 51 civilian deaths, 380 civilian injuries, and $236 million in direct property damage. Mike Ryan • Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of the fires; washing machines 4%, and EMS Division washer and dryer combinations accounted for 4%. Chief • The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires was failure to clean (32%), followed by unclassified mechanical failure or malfunction (22%). Eight percent were caused by some type of electrical failure or malfunction.

Dryer Safety Tips The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them. • Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional. • Do not use the dryer without a lint filter. • Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum. • Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air Continues on page 9 8 Continues from page 8: FIRE DEPARTMENT flow and drying time. • Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is operating. Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you. • Keep dryers in good working order. Gas dryers should be inspected by a professional to make sure that the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks. • Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly. • Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer. • Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed.

Clothes Dryer Safety

Doing laundry is most likely part of your every day routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? With a few simple safety tips you can help prevent a clothes dryer fire. KKK Have your dryer installed and serviced by a AND professional. DON’T KKK Do not use the dryer without a lint filter. FOrGET... KKK Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected Dryers should be properly around the drum. grounded. Check the outdoor vent Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be KKK flap to make sure it is not used to sustain proper air flow and drying time. covered by snow. KKK Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted Keep the area around and the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer your dryer clear of things is operating. Once a year, or more often if you that can burn, like boxes, notice that it is taking longer than normal for your cleaning supplies and clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or clothing, etc. have a dryer lint removal service do it for you. Clothes that have come in KKK Keep dryers in good working order. Gas dryers contact with flammable should be inspected by a qualified professional substances, like gasoline, to make sure that the gas line and connection are paint thinner, or similar intact and free of leaks. solvents should be laid outside to dry, then can be KKK Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly. washed and dried as usual.

KKK Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer. FACT KKK Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you ! The leading cause of home go to bed. • clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. Your Source for SAFETY Information NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 www.nfpa.org/education 9 POLICE BEATS

Don’t Become a Victim of Identity Theft in 2016 Identity thieves defraud more than 500,000 Americans every year. Take these steps to help you avoid becoming the next identity theft victim:

1. Guard your social security number.

The most important step is to guard your social security number. Your social security number is the key to your credit report and banking accounts, and the prime target of criminals. Do not print your social security number on your checks. After applying for a loan, credit card, rental, or anything else that requires a credit report, request that your social security number on the application be truncated or completely obliterated. Request for your original credit report to be shredded before your eyes or returned to you once a decision has been made. A lender or rental manager needs to retain only your name and credit score to justify a decision.

2. Monitor your credit report.

Credit reports can alert you to activity in your financial records.A monitoring service, such as Privacy Guard, will notify you whenever someone applies for credit in your name or checks your credit history. You can then be proactive by calling and asking why your credit is being checked; it might be a landlord or employer, it might be legitimate.

3. Buy a shredder and use it.

Identity thieves may use your garbage to obtain personal information. Shred all old bank and credit statements, as well as "junk mail" credit card offers before trashing them. Use a crosscut shredder, they cost more than regular shredders but are superior.

4. Remove your name from marketing lists.

The three credit-reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, all maintain marketing lists that may contain your information. Contact the agencies to remove your name from the lists.

5. Watch what you carry in your wallet.

Do not keep your Social Security card in your wallet, or carry extra credit cards or other important identity documents except when needed. These documents can give thieves ready access to your accounts.

6. Keep duplicate records.

Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Copy both sides of your license and credit cards to have all the account numbers, expiration dates, and phone numbers in case your wallet or purse is stolen.

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7. Mail payments from a safe location.

Do not mail bill payments and checks from home. They can be stolen from your mailbox and washed clean in chemicals. Take them to the post office.

8. Monitor your social security activity.

Officer Order your Social Security Earnings and Benefits statement once a year to check Doug Sisk for fraud. Community Relations/ Crime Prevention 9. Monitor your credit card activity.

Carefully examine your credit card statements for fraudulent charges before paying them. If you don't need or use department store or bank-issued credit cards, close the accounts.

10. Know who you are talking to.

Never give your credit card number or personal information over the phone, unless you have initiated the call and trust that business.

Reduction of Accidents and Traffic Enforcement My name is Lieutenant Brett Beene. I’ve worked for the Duncanville Police Department for over 30 years. Some of you may have come into contact with me during my tenure as a patrol officer, motorcycle officer/accident investigator, or detective. Since I was promoted, my current duties as a Watch Commander now include supervising one of the night patrol platoons, and the Traffic Division that includes the motorcycle officers. One of the primary functions of theTraffic Unit is to reduce accidents, injuries, and property damage. No one “likes” to get a traffic Lieutenant citation, however, in order to reduce accidents we must enforce traffic laws. Brett Beene Accidents are not only costly (vehicle repairs, hospital bills, and higher insurance premiums), the emotional toll resulting from injuries and/or death is immeasurable by any statistic or financial number.

According to records within our own agency, as well as information submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on a yearly basis, in 2014 the City of Duncanville experienced a total of 589 reported vehicle accidents. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated approximately 40 wrecks on Interstate 20 and Highway 67, inside the Duncanville city limits. As part of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Freeway Incident Management Plan, to reduce traffic congestion the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office has the primary responsibility for investigating accidents on Interstate and State highways. Duncanville police officers, however, still respond to accidents on the highways to stabilize the scene and provide first aid, if needed. 10 Continues on page 12 11 POLICE BEATS Continues from page 11:

In 2014, there was no certain “day” where more accidents occurred, we were consistent seven days a week. This same year, the highest concentration of accidents occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. No single street in Duncanville is more likely to have an accident. 2014 showed that accidents evenly occurred on all of our highly-travelled major divided roadways. The most frequent causes of motor vehicle accidents this year were:

• Driver inattention (including talking and/or texting on cell phones). • Failure to yield right of way offenses. • Speed (including speeding, unsafe speed for conditions, and failure to control speed). • Unsafe lane changes. • Faulty evasive actions. • Following too closely. • Stop sign and traffic signal offenses (including running a stop sign and/or red light).

As part of our efforts to keep our city roads safe, the Duncanville Police Department regularly reviews accident times, locations, and causes in order to concentrate our efforts towards the violations that are most likely to result in accidents and injuries. Be Smart When Disposing of Your Garbage this Holiday Season Now that Christmas has passed and gifts are unwrapped, don’t let the criminals know what you got. Have your crime prevention mind set when disposing of boxes. For example, when exposing empty television brand boxes on your curb for trash or recycling, you are advertising that you have new televisions! Criminals drive through neighborhoods looking for opportunities like these. Instead, take the boxes to the recycle bins or cut and put them in black trash bags to hide the content. Also, be sure to record the serial numbers of your new items and keep them in a safe place available for future identification, if needed.

For more crime prevention tips, contact the Duncanville Crime Prevention Office at (972) 780 – 5027 or Officer Sisk at [email protected].

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Red Bird Park – A new restroom and replacement playground were installed in September 2015.

Pyburn Park – At the request of the Hollywood Park HOA, the dilapidated tennis court was removed and replaced with sod in August. In November, the wrought iron fence separating the playground area from the street, received repair work and a much needed coat of fresh paint.

Lakeside Park – Recently, the park restroom was repainted and the park pavilion received a new roof.

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D.L. Hopkins Jr., Senior Activity Center Where Silver is Golden

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Things to consider in the New Year:

 Be grateful and gracious.  Count your blessings daily.  Start the New Year with small suc- cesses and build to bigger ones.  Enjoy your life, your loves, and your laughter.

From the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior  Appreciate the “little things” in life. Center Staff  Smile more. Make everyone wonder what you are thinking that brought a smile to your face.

Become a member. Stay Informed. Choose us! Choose to celebrate your life!

Matters of the Heart 206 James Collins Blvd Duncanville, TX 75116 Hours of Operation: Phone: 972-780-5073 Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.duncanville.com Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Membership: You must be at least 50 years and older to become a member. The fee for City of Duncanville residents is $15.00 a year. The fee for anyone residing outside of the City of Duncanville is $20.00 a year.

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Come With Us to See “Close Encounters of the Dirk Kind!” Trip to the Pocket Sandwich Theatre

Dinner night out – Thursday, January 21 Cost - $12.00 plus the cost of dinner Bus leaves the center at 5:45 pm

“Dirk Spatula, our hard-boiled, hapless, Film Noir detective is back in action! In previous capers, he has tangled with Zombies, Vampires and Werewolves. This time around, he is called out of retirement to help find a missing “person” who is literally from “out of this world.” Our alien on the run soon has Dirk and his current fem fatale, Pousse’ hot on its trail. “Le” (Life Extraterrestrial) also has a duo of government spies, the head of Area 51 and a sexy Russian spy trying to catch him before he makes his ultimate escape from Earth. Add a Chinese spy who is more interested in turning a profit than completing her mission then mix in a touch of teleportation, shape-shifting, Voodoo and a Werewolf for Governor and the show is guaranteed to take Dirk and the audience on a wild ride. Popcorn throwing is a distinct possibility.” Joe Porter, Director

Where Silver is Golden

D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center • 206 James Collins Blvd. • Duncanville•75116 For Information call: 972.707.3869 • Membership Required 18 Spring Programs January 11 - April 9, 2016 All programs are free!

Preschool Story Time Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-6 years and a caregiver Stories, songs, flannel stories, puppets, music

Nursery Rhyme Time Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Ages 0-3 years and a caregiver Stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes

Tiempo de Historias Tiempo de Historias en Español con Tamara Knapp Jueves a las 5:30 p.m. en Español Todas las edades

Board Game Night Tuesdays once a month at 7:00 p.m. January 12, February 9, March 8, April 5 A variety of board games for all ages to play

Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Therapy Dogs International Saturdays— January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Children practice their reading skills in a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere

Black History Programs

I Can Dream Like Dr. King Craft Program Monday, January 11 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by making a dream collage.

Storyteller Esther Malone performs Voices: A Black History Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. Take a journey with those who blazed the path to freedom.

For more information call the Youth Services Librarian at 972-780-5044 or visit www.duncanville.com/library. 19

City Information Index HELPFUL NUMBERS Duncanville City Offices CITY OF DUNCANVILLE GENERAL GOVERNMENT City Manager 972-780-5003 City Secretary 972-780-5017 EMERGENCY CITY OFFICES OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS Public Information 972-780-5043 Fire, Police, Ambulance…..….... 911 City Hall……………………… 972.780.5000 AARP…………………………..… 1.888.687.2277 Personnel 972-780-5095 After Hours Calls 972-780-4959 Water…………………….……. 972.780.5010 City Manager…………….…… 972.780.5003 Better Business Bureau………..…. 214.220.2000 After Hrs Water Emerg….... 972.780.4959 Asstistant City Manager…..…. 972.780.5004 Dallas Central Appraisal Dist……. 214.631.0910 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FBI……………….…….……… 972.559.5000 City Secretary……………....… 972.780.5017 Dallas County: Secretary 972-780-5090 Poison Control……….….…….. 1.800.222.1222 Building Inspections…………… 972.780.5041 General (Including DBA's)...….. 214.653.7099 POLICE DEPARTMENT Suicide Crisis Center….…..…… 214.828.1000 Bldg & Sign Permits, Certificate Health & Human Services…..…. 214.819.2000 Chief of Police 972-780-5038 Domestic Violence Hotline….… 1.800.799.7233 of Occupancy MY RIDE-Dallas……………… 972.855.8084 Community Relations 972-780-5027 Criminal Investigations 972-780-5037 Code Services 972.780.5040 Records………………………... 214.653.7131 Animal Control 972-223-6111 Code Enf., Garage Sale Permit Section 8 Housing……..………. 214.819.1871 Police Records 972-780-5024 Economic Development….…… 972.780.5090 Tax Office (Property/Vehicle).… 214.653.7811 Non-Emergency 972-223-6111 NEWCOMER INFORMATION Atmos Gas……………….…… 972.934.9227 Finance……………………….. 972.780.5094 Duncanville Outreach Ministries…. 972.296.4986 FIRE DEPARTMENT Auto Tags/Titles………………. 214.653.7811 Health Inspector……………… 972.780.4963 Evictions………….………………. 214.589.7000 Fire Chief 972-780-4920 Assistant Fire Chief 972-780-4921 Chamber of Commerce……...... 972.780.4990 Hopkins Senior Center……….. 972.780.5073 Home Instead-Rides for Shut-Ins.… 972.262.7787 Charter Cable…….……….…… 1.866.937.2427 Municipal Court……………… 972.780.5055 HUD…………………..……….….. 214.767.8300 FINANCE DEPARTMENT DPS: Driver's License…….....… 469.272.9301 Parks/Athletics……………….. 972.780.5072 MADD…………………….…..….. 214.744.6233 Director 972-780-5005 Municipal Court 972-780-5055 Republic ……...……….....…… 972.225.4207 Personnel……………….…….. 972.780.5012 Meals on Wheels……………..…… 214.689.2639 Water Billing 972-780-5010 Property Tax…….……....……. 214.653.7811 Job Line…………………… 972.780.5006 Project Duncanville……………….. 214.206.0198 ONCOR Electric.………...…… 1.888.313.4747 Planning & Zoning…………… 972.780.5016 American Red Cross 469.471.6565 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director 972-780-5076 US Post Office………….…….. 972.780.1695 Public Library………………… 972.780.5050 Red Cross……….………..……….. 214.678.4800 Community Center 972-780-5070 Passport Information….…… 972.780.1438 Public Relations………………. 972.780.5043 Salvation Army……………..…….. 214.630.5611 Senior Center 972-780-5073 Voter Registration *……….....… 214.637.7937 Public Works…………………. 972.780.5015 Social Security……………..……… 1.800.772.1213

LIBRARY Water/Trash/Sewer Setup…..…. 972.780.5010 Recreation Center…………….. 972.780.5070 State Comptroller's Office Director 972-780-5053 Service Center………………… 972.780.4900 Tax ID & Sales Tax Permit…..… 972.709.4357 Library 972-780-5050 Newspapers: Special Events………………… 972.780.5074 On-line: www.window.state.tx.us/taxpermit Adult Services 972-780-5052 Youth Services 972-780-5044 DMN…………...….….………. 214.745.8383 Utility Billing……….………… 972.780.5010 Texas Dept of Human Services: Focus…………....….…………. 972.223.9175 After Hrs Water Emerg….. 972.780.4959 Food Stamps/Medicaid…..….…. 972.709.8075 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Police: WIC………………..…………… 214.670.6875 Director 972-780-5015 Building Inspections 972-780-5040 Administration……….………. 972.780.5038 Texas Commission: Garage Sale Permits 972-780-5040 Duncanville ISD: Animal Control………………. 972.223.6111 Dallas………………..…………. 972.709.5377 Health Officer 972-780-4963 Code Enforcement 972-780-5040 710 S. Cedar Ridge, 75137 Auto Pound…………….…….. 972.227.5188 Grand Prairie………………..….. 972.264.5881 Trash/Solid Waste Services 972-780-4946 Administration……..…...….. 972.708.2000 Crime Prevention…………….. 972.780.5027 United Way…………………..……. 214.978.0000 Water/Waste Water 972-780-4900 Natatorium……...……..…… 972.708.2370 Crime Victim Advocate (ext 0) 972.780.5037 Vital Statistics: City Engineer 972-780-5015 PC/CAD Technician 972-780-5064 School Board: Internal Affairs……….………. 972.780.4912 Birth/Death Certificates: Streets 972-780-4900 Carla Fahey…………….… 972.296.3452 Jail………………………….… 972.780.5039 Dallas (City)……………..….. 214.670.3092 Tom Kennedy….……...…. 972.709.8376 Non-Emergency Dispatch….… 972.223.6111 Grand Prairie (State)……..….. 214.875.2100 COMMUNITY INFORMATION Internet www.duncanville.com Philip McNeely….…..….... 214.952.6582 Records……….…….………… 972.780.5024 On-line: www.dshs.tx.us Television Charter Comm. Cable Channel 26 Marlies Peregory…….…... 972.849.6110 Tri-Cities Animal Shelter….…. 972.291.5335 Mariage License: AT&T U-verse Channel 99 Janice Savage-Martin……. 972.709.0777 Warrants …………..…...…… 972.780.5092 Downtown Dallas- 8-4 M-F… 214.653.7559

SPECIAL INTEREST NUMBERS Elijah Granger……………. 972.567.9982 Or…………………….…… 972.780.5068 East Dallas***….…………… 214.321.3182 License Plate Renewal Renee McNeely………….. 972.709.7824 Fire: North Dallas***………………. 214.904.3032 Dallas County Govt. Center 214-653-7811 Administration……………….. 972.780.4920 Justice of the Peace Offices:*** Driver’s License Renewal Department of Public Safety 469-272-9301 Tourism: Fire Station (W Camp Wisdom) 972.780.4923 7201 S. Polk, Dallas.………. 972.228.0280 Community Assistance Duncanville Fieldhouse…………. 972.331.8868 Fire Station #2 (S Main St.)….. 972.780.4922 1411 W. Beltline,Richardson 972.231.1439 Duncanville Outreach 972-296-4986 Cedar Hill State Park………….. 972.291.3900 841 W Irving Blvd, Irving…. 214.589.7000 Chamber of Commerce Chamber Offices 972-780-4990 Community Theatre……..……. 972.780.5707 City Council (May 19, 2015): ** ***Call for office hours Duncanville ISD Cedar Ridge Preserve..………… 972.293.5150 Mayor - David Green ….…….. 972.780.0348 Administration 972-708-2000 Internat'l Museum of Cultures... 972.708.7406 At-Large - Patrick Harvey..…. 972.296.5031 Local Rental Facilities:

CITY COUNCIL Joe Pool Marina…..…………… 972.299.9010 District 1 - Dennis L. Schwartz.. 469.567.0780 Best Western……….……………… 972.283.3000 Mayor - David L. Green...... 972-780-0348 Lynn Creek Marina…………… 817.640.4200 District 2 - Steven Rutherford…… 972.296.2669 City Parks and Facilities…….…….. 972.780.5070 At-Large - Patrick Harvey...... 972-296-5031 Red Bird Lanes………..……….. 972.298.7143 District 3 - Leslie Thomas..…… 214.773.2682 Enchanted Memories on the Hill.…. 972.780.9333 District 1 - Dennis L. Schwartz...... 469-567-0780 District 2- Steven Rutherford...... 972-296-2669 Red Bird Skateland………..…… 972.298.7400 District 4 - Ron Dotson, MD.... 972.298.2120 Duncanville Fieldhouse………….. 972.331.8868 District 3 - Leslie Thomas...... 214-773-2682 District 5 - Johnette Jameson 972.780.8887 Hilton Garden Inn…………………. 972.283.9777 District 4 - Ronal L. Dotson, MD...... 972-298-2120 Hospitals: Holiday Inn Express…………..…… 972.298.8000 District 5 - Johnette Jameson ...... 972-780-8887 Charlton Methodist Hospital…….. 214.947.7777 **Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Lion's Club Center ……………..…. 214.557.1581 Motel 6……………………………. 972.296.0345 *Voter Registration "Application" Cards available at City Hall Updated 11-24-14 © City of Duncanville Champion Newsletter 20