Sam Hatfield
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188 Rigsby Ridge Lynchburg, TN MLS #953357 $974,000

New Listings March 2008

Lake Homes

Lake Lots

Farms & Acreage

Community Events

April 14 – 2^nd Membership Meeting for the year 2008

TBD – Lake Cleanup/ Broadview Fire Dept Fish Fry

June 9 – Tims Ford Council Board Meeting

July 14 – 3^rd Membership Meeting for year 2008

Sept 8 – Tims Ford Council Board Meeting

Oct 20 – 4^th Membership Meeting for year 2008

Dec 8 – Tims Ford Council Board Meeting

Keep up with Tims Ford Council Activities by going to www.timsfordcouncil.com

Improving Energy Efficiency in Your House

An energy-efficient home is not only more economical; its also healthier. Causes of poor air quality such as humidity, drafts, cold windows in the winter or hot windows in the summer, are all lessened by improvements in energy-efficiency.

Here are some tips on keeping your home efficient and healthy.

Kitchen

• Defrost your freezer if the ice is 5mm thick
• Keep refrigerator condenser coil free from dust by vacuuming frequently
• Make sure the on/off cycle of your refrigerator works properly
• Use the kettle, not microwave, to heat small amounts of water
• Use only the amount of water in the refrigerator for drinking
• Use cooking utensils that have a flat base and tight sealing lids
• Check the oven seal for leaking heat
• Run only full loads in the dishwasher

Laundry Room

• Set the hot water heater thermostat to no more than 65 degrees Celsius
• Insulate hot water pipes well
• Turn off hot water system if you're going on vacation
• Repair leaking hot water taps
• Have hot water heater checked periodically  by a professional
• Use cold water to wash clothes when possible
• Don't overload the clothes dryer
• Clean lint filter from dryer after each use

THE LAKE LEVEL FOR TIMS FORD LAKE CURRENTLY AS OF April 1, 2008:

LAKE LEVEL IS: 882.5

DOWNSTREAM LEVEL IS: 743.32

For more info go to www.tva.org

April Garden Checklist

Early April

• Plant some garden peas
• If the danger of frost is over in your area, plant fuchsias, pelargoniums and geraniums
• Start the brightening up by planting annuals and perennials

Mid April

• Got roses? Now is the time to feed them to increase the number and size of your blooms
• If you know of dry spots in your garden, plant drought resistant, attractive shrubs like crape myrtle, oleander, wild lilac and rosemary
• For sunny, hot locations in the garden try geraniums

Mid to Late April

• Plant gardenia shrubs in a warm, sunny corner for sweet scent and lovely flowers
• Begin mulching in flowerbeds around shrubs and annuals to conserve moisture and reduce weeds
• Try planting petunias about now. For more blooming, pull off dead blooms every day
• If deciduous flowering shrubs have bloomed, its the best time to prune them
• When camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons stop blooming, feed them with acid fertilizer.

Late April

• Feed the lawn
• Prune flowers, shrubs and trees
• Watch for moth damage
• Control slugs, earwigs and aphids
• Plant seeds and seedlings.