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903-882-6969 April 7, 2018 April 7th will be a great day in Lindale. The county roads all around Lindale with be cleaned of all that ugly trash that some people just can’t seem to take home with them and dispose of. I began collec�ng the trash on Jim Hogg road several months ago but soon realized that I could only handle about two or three miles and keep it in decent shape. It seems that many people just don’t care what their area looks like and con�nue to throw out cups, papers, bags, beer bo�les, and some things I don’t even recognize. It didn’t take long for me to realize that one guy just isn’t enough for an en�re community. I decided that I would try to get others involved and clean all the surrounding county roads in one big sweep. The April 7th “Clean Up Lindale” was born. I am a member of the American Legion Post #5 in Lindale and the members thought it was a great idea and wanted to be nvolved so my first volunteers are all veterans from our local post. Next I posted what I wanted to do on Speak-up Lindale, and Heads-up Lindale. From that post CBS in Tyler got in touch with me and they ask if I would appear on their local news to spread the word. It appears that some local businesses will also help in making this clean up a success such as Brookshire’s Food Store in Lindale. They will be dona�ng bo�led water, and trash bags for everyone. I am also work on other businesses to donate prizes for everyone that brings back at least one full bag of trash.We will meet at 8:00 a.m. on April 7th at the city parking lot across from the walking park that is behind Love and War restaurant. This is not the parking lot at Love and War it is down the street and across from the walking park. Everyone will pick up their trash bags and bo�le of water and be assigned a road to clean. We will close down at noon so you need to be back to the parking lot before noon to drop off your trash and hopefully receive a prize. This may turn into a yearly event that depends on you the people of Lindale. I hope everyone will have a good �me and feel good about their efforts to beau�fy the local area.903-881-0500 Leslie Cain Dr. Verni Waldron D.D.S. Broker/Owner Family Den�stry 903-594-8721 1114 S. Main St. Lindale, TX lesliecainrealty.com 903-883-7585 Becky Edwards Ma� Flanery Administrator/Assisted Living Mar�al Arts Instructor 903-882-9296 903-504-6136 wesleyseniorliving.com tstmar�alartsacademy.com Paul Simmons Megan McNeil HVAC Expert Stylist Specialist 903-521-8998 903-882-8600 2coolbrothers.com facebook.com/salon.serendipity For information about becoming an Expert Contributor call 903-279-8779 Cover Photo/ Melissa Brown

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Apollo 13 was to be the third mission to land on the Moon. An CM pilot Ken Ma�ngly, who was grounded by the flight surgeonexplosion in one of the oxygen tanks crippled the spacecra� a�er exposure to German measles.during flight and the crew were forced to orbit the Moon andreturn to the Earth without landing. The trip was marked by discomfort beyond the lack of food and water. Sleep was almost impossible because of the cold. WhenThe Apollo 13 mission was launched at 2:13 p.m. EST, April 11, the electrical systems were turned off, the spacecra� lost an im-1970 from launch complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. portant source of heat. The temperature dropped to 38 degreesThe Apollo 13 Mission was planned as a lunar landing mission Fahrenheit and condensa�on formed on all the walls. A�er a mi-but was aborted en route to the moon a�er about 56 hours of raculous feat of ingenuity and heroism Apollo 13 safely splashedflight due to loss of service module cryogenic oxygen and conse- down in the Pacific Ocean on April 17th, 1970 being recoveredquent loss of capability to generate electrical power, to provide by the USS Iwo Jima.oxygen and to produce water. Despite great hardship caused bylimited power, loss of cabin heat, shortage of potable water, andthe cri�cal need to make makeshi� repairs to the carbon dioxideremoval system, the crew returned safely to Earth.The flight passed the far side of the Moon at an al�tude of254 kilometers (137 nau�cal miles) above the lunar surface,and 400,171 km (248,655 mi) from Earth, a spaceflight recordmarking the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. Themission was commanded by James A. Lovell with John L. “Jack”Swigert as Command Module Pilot and Fred W. Haise as LunarModule Pilot. Swigert was a late replacement for the original AUTHORIZED LENNOX DEALER

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Ron Wells/Centrepoint MinistriesWithin the intimacy of marriage, a couple may at some time experi- proach. First ˝ essalonians 5:22 says: “Abstain from evil [shrink from itence a very intrusive emotion that can threaten the ery foundation of and keep aloof from it] in whatever form or whatever kind it may be.”their union. Jealousy and trust Within the perceived, private nature of cyberspace (emails, Facebook,issues can be triggered by concerns with long working texting, chat rooms, digital pictures), outside relationships can invitehours, extensive travel, and relationships within jobs, seductive, uncensored, and o˜ en uninhibited familiarity with others offriendships, businesses, and hobbies. Any prolonged the opposite sex. Sometimes memories of prior relationships, fanta-and concentrated interest that takes away the presence sizing, and imaginations allow past experiences to deceive and distortof one spouse from the other can disrupt the harmony our reality. O˜ en thinking we are in control of these relationships,of a marriage. Growing suspicions form an atmosphere Satan happily encourages us with rationalizations to believe these lies.of doubt and control that jeopardizes the tender growth Unfortunately and o˜ en too late, we may face disastrous outcomes ofof love and friendship between one another in marriage. these breaches in our marriage when passion becomes a “roaring lion”We discovered early in our marriage that trust, like love, that seeks to destroy our trust in each other. When strong, personalis a gi˜ —a delightful, valued treasure we choose to give boundaries are in place, the occasional indiscretion can be preventedeach other. Trust does not always come automatically and the marriage relationship strengthens and remains in its primarywhen the wedding vows are declared. Our ignoring or position above all others.refusing to talk about problems or feelings can lead tofurther trust issues and deeper resentment. Lasting trust 10855 Hwy. 69 Northcomes with honesty, understanding, and forgiveness. Tyler, Texas 75706Webster’s Dictionary says trust is “a ÿ rm belief or 430-235-2030conÿ dence in the honesty, integrity, reliability, justice, [email protected], etc. of another person or thing.” Jealousy is tyleroaksrvresort.com“an emotion typically referring to the thoughts andfeelings of insecurity, fear, concern, and anxiety over ananticipated loss of status or something of great personalvalue, particularly in reference to a human connection.”True biblical love always protects and builds oneanother up, but unharnessed and unleashed jealousydemolishes the trust of those we love. Jealousy has beendescribed as a ÿ re, a ˛ ame that burns, a cruelty that killsand destroys. Song of Solomon 8:6b says: “. . . jealousy iscruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of ÿ re, whichhath a most vehement ˛ ame.”William Shakespeare wrote in Othello,“Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster whichdoth mock the meat it feeds on.” An emotionally healthy person refus-es to becontrolled by the jealousy of another. However, not alljealousy is bad. O˜ en the Bible states that God’s lovefor us is a jealous love. Henri J. M. Nouwen writes, “Yes,God is a jealous God, but God’s jealousy is not ÿ lledwith possessiveness and suspicion, as is our humanjealousy. ˝ ere is not a tinge of hatred, resentment, orrevenge in God. God loves us with a perfect love, a lovethat casts out all fear and allows us to approach God andhis people in complete freedom.” Beth and I established our own per-sonal boundaries to keep relational intruders from potentially invad-ing our marriage. Some of the physical boundaries we created simplyincluded avoidingtravel, eating meals, or meeting privately with others of the oppositesex. Other boundaries included refraining from suggestive innuendos,teasing, or inappropriate touching of others. Some emotional bound-aries involved ourrefusing to share feelings of hurt, pain, or personalproblems with others as well as resisting complaintsand mocking or disrespecting our spouse. God warns us to keepeven the appearance of our behavior pure and holy and above re-

As the spring storm season approaches, now is a great �me to evaluate your home preparedness plan for dealing with severe weather events. There are a few basic items that are recommended to keep on hand for the violent east Texas weather, many of which can be foundright here in town at Zion Gear Company. Weather radios, emergency ligh�ng,ready to eat meals, water filtra�on, medical supplies, portable power packs forcharging phones and lights and backpacks for those quick, last minute getawaysare just a few of the items that can be acquired here locally. Another importantaspect to being ready for weather events is having a simple, already preparedplan with your friends and family that can be acted upon quickly. If you alreadyhave a plan established, make sure you have prac�ced it recently with everyonein your home. This can help to iden�fy any deficiencies or flaws in your planthat can be corrected or improved before having to use it during a real emer-gency, as well as build familiarity with your plan and help your family executeit more quickly when the need arises. As we have seen with severe weather events on numerous occasions, many �mes the difference between safety and crisis during a severe weather event comes down to simply planning and prepara�on. In East Texas, severe weather WILL hap- pen. Expect it, and plan for it, to give you and your family the best opportunity to stay safe when it hits. Come by the store and visit with us so we can help you get started. 903-279-8107 voylesservices.com309 E. North St. Lindale, Texas 75771 30+Years Experience • Second Generation • Family Owned 903-881-9339All Major Brands • Large Showroom Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:00 13229 FM 849 (South of the bridge from I-20) Irene Montgomery-Owner GOLD STAR MEMBER

Construc�on Dumpsters Matt Flanary/TST Martial ArtsMobile Storage Portable Toilets Hello Lindale community! Let me first introduce my- 903-882-4839 self. My name is Ma� Flanary. I’m the owner and head instructor of TST Mar�al Arts Academy right here in REALITY Lindale. I moved to this area 11 years ago from cen- TAUGHT tral Texas. The welcoming and suppor�ve spirit of this community here in east Texas has truly made me feel at HERE home. I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people and have made wonderful friends. One can not have enough prepara�on or knowledge when it comes to our own and our family’s safety. With 35 plus years in the mar�al arts I have acquired a lot of tools that I am willing to share with the great people here in our community. In the upcoming months I am looking forward to sharing my life experiences along with providing safety �ps ranging from situa�onal awareness, an�-bullying, child abduc�on preven�on and so much more. The ar�cles we contribute will not be focused on our mar�al arts school, but rather on the safety of the members of our commu- nity. By providing valuable �ps our goal is to be�er equip you with life saving knowledge. When you pick up your future Lindale Magazine be sure and look for our ar�cles. I write them in hopes that you will find the informa�on useful and informa�ve. Un�l next �me, stay safe!

SLitnuddaelenNtsamofesthMe aMrchonCtShEBy Adrienne Parks, Social Coordinator of the Eagle Eye News,The Student News Source of LISD LHSEagle-Eye.com Two third graders from College Street right thing.” math and reading as well as share anElementary School were selected for the Hernandez was selected by teacher interest in soccer. Grogan thinks thathonor of Student of the Month for March. the best thing about being student ofAva Grogan and Jeremiah Hernandez were Taylor Collins for his helpfulness in the month is “how [the teachers] chose”nominated by their teachers based on their the classroom and kindness to others. her. Similarly, Hernandez feels that itcharacter, ethics and well roundedness as Hernandez has been a member of the Boy is “cool to get to be in the high schoolstudents. Scouts of America for three years, receives newspaper” for being selected. only A’s and B’s and was an alternate in “When they sent me Jeremiah and Ava’s the Spelling Bee at the Academic Rodeo “They’ve always been strong studentsnames, I was just thrilled because they’re this year. He enjoys playing with Legos, who care about their academics, aregreat kids,” principal Dana Sustaire said. “I’ve spending time with his two year old super respectful to all the grownupsknown them both for a long time, and they brother and aspires to be a NASCAR in the building and are always goinghave never wavered [in character]. They’re driver. out of their way to be polite and askjust overall great little citizens.” me how I’m doing,” Sustaire said. “I’m “Jeremiah is a star student because he is excited because I know they’re going Teacher Kalyn Hefner nominated Grogan kind to everyone he meets,” Collins said. to continue to be that way, and I feelfor several reasons, including her involvement “He is always willing to lend a helping like they’re great examples to all of ourin soccer, softball and basketball as well as her hand and is a pleasure to teach.” other students.”consistency in receiving straight A’s. Groganis on the Mindset Breaking Team, which Both students enjoy the subjects ofadvanced to finals and placed sixth overall atcompetition. Grogan enjoys drawing animalsand aspires to be an artist when she grows up. “Ava is an excellent student,” Hefner said.“Most of all, Ava is a great friend to everyone,and her teachers can always trust her to do the With This Coupon. The FLEX 323 Training Studio allows us to serve ourclients well and offers everything you need to reach yourfitness goals. Men and women receive trainer led group workouts, with close to 70 group class opportuni�es a month. Op�ons include strength/bootcamp style, spin, and Les Mills formats: BodyPump, BodyCombat, and CXWORX. 305 E. Hubbard St., Lindale, TX

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SLitnuddaelenNtsamofesthMe aMrchonVtPhE Horstkamp lives at home with Cardenas teach both students, her parents, sister and dog and they each played a part in By Adrienne Parks, Social Coordinator of the Eagle Eye News, named Maggie. When she’s the selection process. This is The Student News Source of LISD LHSEagle-Eye.com at home, Horstkamp enjoys the first time for Students of reading and playing video the Month to be chosen, and Third graders Micah Perkins playing football as well as games. This year, Horstkamp teachers nominated severaland Lilly Horstkamp were gaming on his Xbox One S. was a member of the Mindset students for the honor. Oncevoted Students of the Month for Some of his favorite things Breaking team as well as a students were nominated, allMarch by the teachers of Velma include hamburgers, dogs and medalist at the Academic teachers voted to finalize thePenny Elementary School. These his “good friends.” Perkins feels Rodeo Youth Fashion Show. results.students were selected based on as though his “life is perfect fortheir kindness toward others, [him].” “Lilly is a precious young “Their faces just lit up,”responsibility in the classroom lady,” teacher Sheila Germany Cardenas said. “When theyand general helpfulness. “[Micah] has a dynamic said. “She always pushes came back [from the office], personality,” teacher Brenda herself to do her best and does they just had these smiles on “For these two students to that in every area. She wants their faces, and they were reallystand out among the very best is Cardenas said. “He everybody to be happy,very special indeed,” principal is one of the most so if she sees someone excited. You can tell that itMonica Moore said. “Both polite, well- that’s unhappy, meant something toLilly and Micah are kind and mannered kids whether it’s on the them, and the otherresponsible students who that I know, but playground or in kids get to hear thathave a bright future ahead of he still has that the lunchroom, too, so they knowthem. I am thrilled and blessed really kid-like she’ll always go over they’ll have anthat I have had the opportunity personality about to them and try to opportunity toto know them and watch help them to have get that kind ofthem grow.” him. He’s super fun, a better day.” attention.” and kids really In his free time, look GermanyPerkins enjoys up to and him.” A good neighbor has your back. RJ Collins, Agent Life’s a combination of good 106 W Van Street days and bad. I have your Lindale, TX 75771 back for both. And who has Bus: 903-882-7583 my back? The company more [email protected] people have trusted for 90 years. CALL ME TODAY. Hours: State FarmMon-Fri 10-5:30 Bloomington, IL Sat: 10-5:00 1606040

How to Build a Birdhouse in Step 6: Painting6 Easy Steps When choosing the colors for your birdhouse, you should stick to natural hues that will blend with the environment. You should useIf you have feathery friends that gladly stop by your house, then why toxin-free and weather-resistant paint or apply a coat of protective oilnot give them a place to stay? Building a birdhouse can be a fun proj- finish. Under no circumstances should the interior of the birdhouseect you can do with your partner or kids. However, it might seem like be painted because it can be toxic and the smell can keep birds away.an easy project, but you should do it right. It won’t take too much of Once the paint has dried, you can place your birdhouse, possiblyyour time and you’ll have an opportunity to acquire some new skills. somewhere in the shade and away from possible hazards. In just a few easy steps, you can build a lovely birdhouse. Not only will you have fun in the process, but your feathery friends will have a place to live. Previously on Creatingmyhappiness.comStep 1: Creating a planIf you don’t have building experience, you might find it easier to createa plan first. You can find a lot of birdhouse plans suitable for all levelsonline. If you’ve never worked with wood before, you can even finda kit of pre-cut pieces you only need to assemble. On the other hand,if you already have some experience in working with wood, you canmake your own plan. Make sure to include all the necessary informa-tion, including the measurements, so that you don’t forget anything.Step 2: Buying the materials and gathering toolsUsually, you can find wood and everything else you need at a homecentre. You should buy a board of cedar or redwood because thesetypes of wood are durable and weather-resistant. If you can’t findthese, pine can also do the trick, but it might not last as long. Con-sider buying a board 1 inch x 8 inches x 8 feet which you can use fortwo birdhouses. Other materials and tools you’ll need include a tapemeasure, hammer, screwdriver, saw, wood glue, drill, galvanised nailsor screws and clamps. Of course, any DIY building project requireshigh-quality PPE gear that will ensure your safety. This is particularlyimportant if you don’t have experience in this type of work.Step 3: Cutting and sawingOnce you’ve gathered all the materials and tools, you can move on tothe building process. Start by marking the measurements and cuttingthe pieces, starting with the front and back. The number of pieces willdepend on the type of birdhouse you’re building, but a typical oneshould have the front and back piece, two side pieces, two roof piecesand a piece for the floor. Even though birds won’t notice, you shouldbuild a symmetrical roof – just trim off the edge of one roof piece byan amount equal to the board thickness.Step 4: Drilling the entranceThe size of the entrance hole is of the utmost importance and it willdepend on the bird species. A hole that is just a fraction too small cancause your feathery friends to get stuck, while a hole just a fraction toobig will enable unwelcome guests to stop by. Once you’ve figured outthe hole size you need, you should mark it in the middle of the frontpiece. Afterwards, place a scrap board underneath the piece to preventwood from splintering and then clamp the pieces to the surface. Then,use a drill or a hole saw to make the entrance.Step 5: Assembling the birdhouseThe next step is assembling the pieces and giving your birdhouse ashape. Apply wood glue to assemble them, but don’t use too muchbecause it can squeeze out once you put the pieces together. Start withthe front, back and side pieces, glue them together and then nail themto ensure that everything is in its place. Afterwards, add the floor andfinally the roof using glue and nails. When assembling the roof, thelonger piece should be placed over the shorter one.

Snake identification isn’t always the simplest task, particularly if Pa�ernyou’re a little too squeamish to get up close and personal with thespecimen. The variety of habitats in East Texas, and particularly the A snake’s pa�ernpiney woods, encourage a great diversity in the species found in the -- or lack thereofarea. While it’s sometimes impossible to rely on one characteristic -- can help youfor a positive ID, gathering as much information about the snake as in iden�fyingpossible can lend greatly to identification. different species, although youVenomous vs. Nonvenomous shouldn’t rely on the pa�ern alone for iden�fica�on because many species have similar pa�erns and colors. The coachwhip, a par�c-East Texas isn’t short on venomous snake species. Several pit vipers ularly long and slender snake, has small or thin white blotches orcall the area home, along with the venomous, non-pit viper eastern crossbars across its tan, gray, pink or reddish body. The brown snake,coral snake. Fortunately, knowing a few characteris�cs of pit vipers on the other hand, rarely grows over 15 inches and is grayish-tanand coral snakes can help you quickly determine the danger level of with a lighter brown stripe down its back that is speckled with blackan encountered snake. Pit vipers have ver�cal pupils and a some- blotches. Many of the area’s garter snakes, including the abundantwhat conspicuous pit near their nostril. Their heads are triangular western ribbon snake, have dark bodies with conspicuous, brightand wider than their bodies. Ra�lesnakes also possess a scalelike yellowish stripes running the length of the body.tail, co�onmouths have a co�ony white interior of their mouths andcopperheads have a colorful pa�ern. Pit vipers have hinged fangs Habitatthat swing forward. The coral snake, on the other hand, doesn’t haveany of these characteris�cs. It is a fixed-fang snake, closely related to Where you find the snake can be an integral clue in finding out whatcobras. Its pa�ern, however, can help you dis�nguish it: thick red and species it is. Some snakes prefer the lowlands of East Texas, whileblack bands separated by yellow stripes; the yellow and red touch. others prefer the higher coniferous forests. The coachwhip is par- �cularly fond ofSize upland deciduous forests, while theSize can help you determine the species you’re dealing with, although brown snake andit’s not the only characteris�c to rely on. Some East Texas snakes are water moccasinpar�cularly large. The Texas rat snake, for example, grows more than are more fond of6 feet at maturity and the record length for this species is over 7 feet. lowland flood-The largest venomous species in East Texas is the �mber ra�lesnake, plains. Rat snakeswhich averages 4 feet but can reach over 6 feet. Pigmy ra�lesnakes are par�cularlyaverage about 1 1/2 feet long. The western ribbon snake can grow up adaptable andto 50 inches long. To use size in determining species, make the best will live anywherees�mate you can based on objects near the snake -- especially if you where rodents or other small prey iscan’t or won’t get close enough to measure it! abundant. 2310 S. Main Lindale, TX

WRITER: OFFICER BROOKE WEDGEWORTHLindale Police Department would love to reach out to the community and help in anyway wecan. This year Lindale Police Department has so many things planned for our community tobuild a be�er rapport with our ci�zens. It is our goal to serve, protect, and enforce the law,but most importantly to give back to our community. We love our town so please contact uswith any ques�ons, concerns, or ideas.This month’s ar�cle our department would like to inform ci�zens on traffic safety and generalinforma�on on 911 communica�ons. Its important to teach our community preparednessand safety to benefit us all. With that being said most people don’t understand that when anOfficer is beginning to ini�ate a traffic stop the driver has a reasonable amount of �me to finda safe loca�on to pull over. Please u�lize this �me and find a parking lot or pull of the road onthe right side to avoid as much traffic as possible. When the Officer begins to approach youplease remain in your car and have your hands visible, this is a safe prac�ce. When the Officer is speaking with youplease remain calm, the Officer has a rou�ne to every traffic stop they perform. It is required by law to provide yourdriver’s license and insurance for commi�ng a traffic offense. Please remember when you see emergency vehiclesor personnel, vacate the lane closest to the emergency personnel and change lanes if the lane is available, or slowdown to 20 mph under the post speed limit.When you call 911 be prepared with your loca�on, remember dispatchers ask you to repeat sothey can confirm your loca�on and informa�on. Some�mes dispatchers have to be more asser-�ve to get the required informa�on to send help, in some cases the dispatcher has to transferthe caller to the appropriate agency. Please be pa�ent because the dispatcher is also put undera lot of stress and may be taking high call volumes.LINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT105 BALLARD DRIVELINDALE, TX 75771903-882-3313 My name is Rhodora Valen�n RN Director of Nurses at Lindale Health Care Center. My friends call me Doris. I was born in the Philippines and grew up in California. I graduated Nursing at Mt San Antonio College, Walnut Ca. in 1980, my specialty is in Geriatrics, Long Term Care. I have been a Director of Nurses for the past 23 years, and this is my 24th. I am a widow, and have two successful children; son Chris is a Sherriff in Los An- geles County, Jennifer is a nurse and married to Judge Cowart’s son Jody, I also have three awesome grandkids. I am an accomplished ballroom dancer and a terror on the tennis courts. I appreciate being part of this community, and managing the care of your loved ones at Lindale Health Care is one of my highest priori�es. We must treasure our older genera�on, for if not for them, we would not be here. They have so much wisdom that we can learn from and pass on to our future genera�ons. 215 Margaret St. Lindale, TX 75771 Office: 903-882-7561 Fax: 903-882-9797 www.seniorlivingproper�es.com

When it comes to the science of the other hand, need full sun all summer long companion plan�ng, it is difficult to and should not be overshadowed by neighbor- prove any definite cause and effect ing plants. rela�onships. LifeCompanion in the garden is a Marigolds, garlic and onions arePlan�ng li�le different thought by some to repel pests. every year, so it is almost There certainly is no harm inCourtesy of Gardeners Supply Co. impossible to replicate the growing these plants in several exact growing condi�ons loca�ons in the garden. Radish-Organize the vegetables from one year to the next. es tend to a�ract flea beetles,to avoid compe��on One thing is certain: you so some people plant them nearfor space and sunlight. should organize the vege- broccoli, eggplants and turnips tables in your beds to avoid as a trap crop (flea beetles mayMEDITERRANEAN eat the radish leaves in pref-gardeners have always com- erence to the crop you are trying to protect).put basil and tomatoes pe��on for space and An alterna�ve, of course, is to cover your egg-together in the kitchen sunlight. plants or other plants with garden fabric (rowas well as in the garden. covers) to keep the pests off the plants.Many people believe Early in the growingthat the odors from the season, tomato plants You may want to give a few of the mostaroma�c oils produced are small and don’tin basil leaves help to repel insects that might create much shade; commonly-recommended plant companionsotherwise bother the tomato plants. This may radishes or le�uce canor may not be so, but plan�ng them near each be grown nearby and will a try andother is definitely a good way to combine two be harvested before thetasty crops. tomatoes reach maturity. see if you Late in the season, toma- toes will shade nearby no�ce a plants and may sprawl over them if they’re not supported by ladders or cages. Le�uce and difference other leafy greens (such as basil) can tolerate some a�ernoon shade, so they will do fine in health or near tomato plants. Peppers and eggplants, on vigor. Keep good re- cords and eventually you may feel like you can make some defini�ve recommenda�ons. Services include: Affordable Residen�al Haircuts for men, women & children and Commercial services to meet your individual needs Color services Hair extensions Eyelash extensions Manicures and PedicuresHours Tuesday -Friday 9-6 • Saturday-10-2 Late appointments may be accommodated by request. References Available Call for a free estimate. 305 East Hubbard St. Suite C Lindale, Texas 903-882-3166 Quality Cra� Beers and Wines - Drink Local Store Hours: Tue-Thu: 11-7, Fri-Sat: 11-8, Sun-Mon: Closed

Leslie Cain/Leslie Cain RealtyForeclosure is the process of losing your home due to the payments not being made. This is an extrememeasure taken by the lender to a�empt and stem or recover their lost investment. It can, not only beextremely costly to the lender, but in some cases the costs of the process are also passed on to the home-owner. A foreclosure can destroy your credit score as well. Add to those factors the emo�onal toll that itcan take on you and your family and it’s pre�y clear that you’ll want to do whatever you can to avoid losingyour home to foreclosure. Financial hardships happen. They’re simply a part of life, unfortunately. Whenthey occur and you fall behind on your mortgage, you need to know your op�ons. Many have unfortunatelyheard of a foreclosure but aren’t sure of the exact process. A Foreclosure is a legal process that lenders trigger to gain �tle to a home that was used as collat-eral for the mortgage loan that is now in default. It terminates all the homeowner’s rights covered by a mortgage and makes the lender the absolute owner.The lender may also file a Lis Pendes, which is a no�ce that begins the process. If this is filed, the homeowner is required to appear in court to answer thecharges. The homeowner may ask for an extension, which may or may not be granted. If there no extension granted the last phase of the foreclosure processstarts: the Auc�on phase. The foreclosing trustee records and prepares the no�ce of foreclosure. The no�ce details the legal descrip�on of the property beingforeclosed upon and gives the place, �me, and date of the pending trustee sale. The en�re foreclosure process may take 120+ days from the first missedpayment un�l the comple�on of the foreclosure. Ac�ng quickly is the best remedy against this dras�c legal remedy. One powerful way to avoid a foreclosureis a “short sale”. Before the foreclosure process begins, you have the op�on of looking into a short sale of the home. Owing more money on the property thanit’s currently worth, you’ll be able to nego�ate a short sale with the lender. Typically, the property is required to be placed on the market and you must havea documented financial hardship to qualify. The legal defini�on of a “hardship” is a tangible change in the stability of your finances from the date of the ini�alloan to present. Examples are job loss, divorce, excessive debt, etc. Documenta�on will need to be provided to prove hardship and that mortgage paymentscan no longer be made. Once this has been reviewed and approved by the lender, they can agree to move forward with the short sale process. The propertymust be listed for sale in the MLS. A line of communica�on will begin between all involved par�es (lender, agent, homeowner). Offers are received and givento the homeowner for review and signing and then submi�ed to the lender. If the offer is accepted, it is signed by the lender and a contract begins. A�er thelender accepts that offer and all documenta�on is complete and verified, they will inform the buyer that closing can begin. The �tle company will schedulethe closing and the buyer can make final inspec�ons on the home. The homeowner must now vacate the property and completely remove all belongings.Both buyer and homeowner will meet at the �tle company for the signing of the final paperwork and turning in of keys and remotes. The �tle is then trans-ferred and the new owner takes ownership. The lender will issue a mortgage sa�sfac�on document, which is then recorded in public records. Keep in mindthat if the lender ul�mately declines the offer, the lender can either submit a counter offer to the poten�al buyer or outright require the home remain listedfor sale. The process will con�nue from there. Never go through a foreclosure or short sale alone! Seek experienced and reputable representa�on to ensureyour rights are always protected. We at Leslie Cain Realty are always here to help you navigate such a challenging process. Retail Nursery Landscape Design and Install Irrigation Design and Install Residential and Commercial Maintenance 16119 FM 849 Lindale, TX 75771

Paul Simmons/HVAC SpecialistAs summer is fast approaching it is important to have your air conditioner serviced. Thereare several reasons I will discuss about having your air conditioning serviced yearly. Let mestart by introducing myself. My name is Paul Simmons and I own Simmons Services LLC.,which is a local air conditioning company that was started by my father James Simmons, in1969. I have come up with a few questions that you may not know. Did you know that hav-ing your air conditioner serviced annually will prolong the life of your equipment? Do yourealize that dirty coils on your air conditioner causes the equipment to work harder and usemore electricity? What if you have a new air conditioner? Even if you have a new air condi-tioning system, most warranties require annual checkups before they will warranty yourequipment. So, when is the best time to perform a tune-up? Springtime is the best timeto service your air conditioner because that’s when most people start to use them and itsalways best to find a problem before it gets too hot. Nobody wants to sleep in a house during the middle of summer because theair conditioner is broke. I cannot guarantee your a/c will not break during the hot summer months, but the chances are less whenwe service your air conditioning. When you call Simmons Services LLC., you can be assured that we will keep your air conditionerrunning in tip-top condition no matter what brand of air conditioning you have. An air conditioner tune-up keeps your air condition-ing system in good working order.It includes: • Check & adjust thermostat• Inspect coolant levels & pressure • Inspect evaporator coil• Inspect wiring, contacts, capacitors & relays • Inspect condensate drain• Inspect and clean condenser • Inspect condenser fan motor & blades• Inspect outdoor disconnect • Check filter and air flow at the registers• Inspect compressor at startupWhen completed you will receive a recommendation for any further maintenance or repair needs of your system.Remember, now is the time to have your annual air conditioner checkup. Remember to change your filter monthlyand call us for your yearly tune-up. “We are Cool” 903-521-8998 Top-notch HVAC and Appliance Services. Serving Lindale, TX and Surrounding Areas. Simmons Services LLC is an all American, family owned and operated business with over 50 years experience. Our brother-owned HVAC andappliance repair company was established in 1969 by our father. We are proud to con�nue this legacy under the business mo�o. “WE ARE COOL” Nathan Simmons: 903-521-8998 Paul Simmons: 903-707-6092Visit us online @ www.2coolbrothers.com Like us on Facebook @ 2coolbrothers

Curbside Taco Truck Lindale Farmers MarketEvery Tuesday, 11-2 Saturdays 8:00am (check scheduling)At Lindale Floral, 110 W. South 2900 S. Main Street @ Old Mill PondLindale, Texas 75771 Lindale, Texas 75771Hideaway Lake Kiwanis Club Meeting Old Mill Pond Museum is open to the publicEvery Tuesday, 12pm – 1pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.101 Hide-A-Way Lane Central, Hideaway Club House, 2900 South Main Street, Lindale, TexasHideaway, TX 75771 Jon StorkLindale Rotary Club Meeting April 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pmEvery Tuesday 12pm – 1pm LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4Lindale Rotary Club meets every Tuesday LINDALE, TX 75771at the Kinzie Community Center Matt Dunn April 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pmPokey-O Ice Cream Truck LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4Every Wednesday, 11-2 LINDALE, TX 75771At Lindale Floral, 110 W. South Lee MathisLindale, Texas 75771 April 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4Tyler Obedience Training Club-USDAA Agility Trials LINDALE, TX 75771Sun, April 1, 8am – 5pm Jason Boland & The StragglersTexas Rose Horse Park, 14078 TX-110 April 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmTyler, TX 75704, LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4 LINDALE, TX 75771Homerun 5k/10k Run Jericho BurleyApril, 7th, The Cannery in Lindale April 12 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm8:15am start time for the 10K | 8:30am start time for the 5K | LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 49:30am start time for the Kids Fun Run hosted by Sky Ranch LINDALE, TX 75771Camps Van TX James Cook April 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pmTexas Dressage Classic I & II-Dressage Show LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4Fri, April 6th,7th, 8th 8am – 5pm LINDALE, TX 75771Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 TX-110, Tyler, TX 75704 Cody Wayne April 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pmCity Planning and Zoning Meeting LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4April 9, 2018, 7:00 PM LINDALE, TX 75771City Hall Council Chambers 105 Ballad Drive Chris KnightLindale, TX 75771 Contact: 903-882-6861 April 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LOVE AND WAR, 114 E North Street, Ste 4Love, Loss & What I Wore LINDALE, TX 75771Fri, April 13,14th 7:30pm – 9:30pm For more dates go to thecannerylindale.comSunday April,15th, 2:00pm - 4:00pmLindale Community Theater,109 W Hubbard St, Lindale, TXLindale City Council MeetingApril 17, 2018, 6:00 PMCity Hall Council Chambers, 105 Ballad DriveLindale, TX 75771 Contact: 903-882-6861Love, Loss & What I WoreFri, April 20,21st 7:30pm – 9:30pmSunday April, 22nd 2;00pm - 4:00pmLindale Community Theater, 109 W Hubbard St, Lindale, TX

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