Have you Heard? With Jessica Heard General May

1st and 15th: Lewisville Branch Library Game Night 4 pm BLT P ASTA S ALAD 2nd: Teacher Appreciation Day 5th: Cinco de Mayo 6th: Music Under the Stars at Shallowford Square featuring Liverpool, The Carolina Experience 2.5 cups uncooked bowtie pasta 13th: Lewisville Branch Library Bake Sale 10 am 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 20th: Enchanted Cottage Bible Art Journaling 9:30am-12pm 1 medium tomato, diced (Enchanted Cottage 2 Punch Tuesdays are every Tuesday!) 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 27th: Ramadan Begins .5 cup ranch dressing 29th: Memorial Day 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce 29th: Military Appreciation Concert, 6-8:30 at Shallowford Square featuring Andrew Thielen Big Band .25 teaspoon pepper Mark your calendars for June 3rd, Spring Art Festival at Coffee Mill! C OMMUNITY S TATISTICS FOR LAST 60 D AYS : 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Then rinse pasta under cold water. 2. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon, and pasta. 3. Drizzle the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce over the top. Gently toss to coat evenly. Season with pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy! Active Listings: 82 Average List Price: $494,051 Average Days on Market: 101 Closed Listings: 29 Average List Price: $285,728 Average Days on Market: 42 S IX E ASY L OW - COST E NERGY S AVERS According to Energystar.gov, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that amount spent on heating and cooling. Here are six easy, low-cost ideas to cut those bills down. 1. Change your air filters. It’s a chore that’s easily forgotten, so put it on your calendar every one month to three months. Dirty filters slow air flow causing your heat and air units to work harder and break down faster. 2. Wash clothes in cold water. This one’s a surprise, but energystar.gov claims cold water is just as effective as hot and will get your clothes clean without damaging fabrics. 3. Seal and insulate your heating and cooling ducts. Air ducts can waste energy, so sealing and insulation can save as much as 20 percent on our energy bill or more. 4. Seal windows and outside doors. All it takes is a little caulk and you can stop small leaks that add up to big money. Test for leaks on a windy day by lighting a candle and holding it near window seals. If the flame moves, you’ve got a leak. 5. Upgrade to a programmable thermostat. If you’re gone at the same time every day, a programmable thermostat can lower or raise the temperature which saves energy… and saves, you nearly $200 a year. Have your HVAC serviced regularly. A service check once in the spring and once in the fall can improve efficiency and possib ly prevent equipment breakdowns. The technician will test air flow and parts that may need replacement.

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