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The Kessler Plaza Neighborhood Association, formed in 1993, is committed to
the homeowners living in this North Oak Cliff neighborhood in Dallas, Texas.
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KPNA Officers for 2012
Congratulations to the 2012 KPNA
officers that were elected at the December 13, 2011 meeting:
President - Steve Hilburn
Vice President - Todd Miltner
Secretary - Linda Barriga
Treasurer - Janet Avendano
Also, a heartfelt "Thank You" to outgoing
officers: Michelle Cox, Nola Rae Smith and Stacey Hilburn.
Security Tips for the Holidays
During the holiday season most people are thinking
of last minute shopping and large meals. However,
not everyone considers the holidays a time to
celebrate, but rather an opportunity to commit a crime.
Unfortunately, the holiday season provides
a criminal many opportunities to spoil holiday cheer. Busy parking lots and
hurried shoppers are just two elements working of a potential theft.
Also, we make his job easier by advertising our recent purchases. By
knowing what makes you more likely to be a victim
of a Holiday crime, you can take steps to reduce
your risk.
Shopping Tips
- If possible, do your shopping during the
day and avoid peak periods.
- Carry a small purse or fanny pack.
This will make you a less attractive
target to purse snatchers.
- Avoid doing all
your shopping at once. The tendency would be to have a car full of gifts
which increases your chances of your car being broken into.
- Don’t leave packages visible in your car.
Place all valuables in the trunk of your vehicle. Don’t give thieves a
reason to break into your car.
- Don’t hesitate to ask mall security to
escort you.
Safety
at Home
- Windows: Keep windows secure and
install a secondary blocking device on all accessible windows including
upper story windows.
- Alarm Systems: Anyone considering
hiring an alarm company or an alarm installer should check to see if
they are licensed in Texas as required by Law. Also,
you must have a valid City of Dallas Residential Home Alarm
Permit. To check to see if an alarm company is
licensed in Texas, visit the Texas Department of
Public Safety Private Security Board
web site.
- Sliding Glass Doors: Use a
secondary locking device on all sliding glass doors. After
opening presents, don't place
the empty gift boxes on the street for trash pickup
(i.e. from big ticket items like laptops,
DVD players, stereos,
etc.) Burglars appreciate knowing that you
have expensive gifts inside for them to steal. Break boxes down or cut
them up to conceal the items better.
- Holidays:
After you open your presents, don't
pile up empty gift boxes from your new laptop computer, DVD player,
stereo receiver, etc. on the street for trash pickup. Burglars
appreciate knowing that you have expensive gifts inside for them to
steal. Break boxes down or cut them up to conceal the items better.
After a lucrative burglary, the chances of being burglarized again
increase. Thieves may return to steal the new replacement products.
Neighborhoods Honor Fire
Station 26
Representatives of Beverly Hills
Neighborhood Association and Kessler Plaza Neighborhood Association visited
Fire Station 26, located at Westmoreland and Jefferson, on September 11,
2011 to pay respect and honor our neighborhood fire fighters.
Representing Kessler Plaza was Nola Rae Smith.
Pictured in front of Ladder Truck 26 are: D.M. Linn, Barbara Barbee
(Beverly Hills), Captain L.T. Reagan, Lieutenant T. M Baker, Nola Rae
Smith (Kessler Plaza), Luis Gremaldo, J. Escobedo,
D.E. Manners and R.P. Trail.
The neighborhood association also presented the firemen with a floral
bouquet. Pictured with the flowers are: R.P. Trail, Lieutenant T. M Baker,
and Captain L.T. Reagan.
In addition, Fire Station 26 has lost two of its members in the line of
service: Vincent Davis on February 2, 2002 and Todd Krodle on August 14,
2011. A picture of the memorial plaque for Vincent is included. There will
be a memorial plaque forthcoming for Todd.
Follos us on
Facebook!
Kessler
Plaza has a page on Facebook. Click
here to visit (and "like") our Facebook page.
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2011, 7:00 PM
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