Page 10, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, April 11, 2019 Lindale Hallmark ... A Boy’s Love for Lindale Leads Him to Serve on City Council Continued from Page1 and has led to six surgeries on one of the most caring, loving, low Council members, have re- his left leg with the goal of keep- supportive places we have ever mained in communication with On May 12, 2017, Clyde ing the leg intact. At one point, a lived,” comments Harper. “We Harper by phone, email, and per- Harper was diagnosed with team of three surgeons conduct- received many cards, letters, sonal visits. Despite the miles Spindle Cell Sarcoma, a rare ed a 17-hour surgery, successful- phone calls, flowers, balloons, apart, it was important to Harp- form of cancer. Under the care ly saving Clyde’s left leg. support, vis-its and well-wish- er, and even healing at times, to of an oncology specialist in Pla- He is currently in rehabili- ers during this time. People in know he has been able to keep no, Harper received chemo and tation mode, preparing for his Lindale are always wanting to his commitment to the citizens radiation therapy before surgery, next surgery and the addition of help those in need. This is what of Lindale who elected him. being one of only two cases the a brace for his left leg. He will makes Lindale a wonderful From a 10-year-old boy that specialist has seen in 31 years of have to learn to walk again upon place to live.” moved to Lindale from hundreds practice. receiv-ing the new brace. The In his desire to continue to of miles away, to a 76-year-old In August 2017, Harper had Harpers are currently preparing lead the City of Lindale and man who has been able to make his first surgery to remove the for the physical and financial watch the community prosper, a difference and provide leader- cancer and in an unfortunate turn challenges that another surgery Harper has kept his Council seat. ship in his hometown has been 4:13 in relation to his life: “I can of Lindale for all of the support of events, his healing and reha- for Clyde will bring. Lindale City Manager Caro- a very important part of Clyde do all things through Christ who provided for us,” reflects Harper. bilitation took over six months, “The community of Lindale is lyn Caldwell, as well as his fel- Harper’s life. strengthens me.” “The Lord is in control of our Harper quotes Philippians “We are thankful for the City lives. God bless Lindale.” Musgraves wins at ACM awards Continued from Page1 Runaway June “Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson — WINNER ALBUM OF THE YEAR “Shoot Me Straight,” Brothers Osborne Here is a list of the nominees “Dan + Shay,” Dan + Shay “Tequila,” Dan + Shay and winners from the Academy “Desperate Man,” Eric Church MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR of Country Music Awards: “From A Room Vol. 2,” Chris Stapleton “Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley featuring “Golden Hour,” Kacey Musgraves — WIN- Brothers Osborne — WINNER ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NER “Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean featur- Jason Aldean “The Mountain,” Dierks Bentley ing Miranda Lambert Luke Bryan SINGLE OF THE YEAR “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Kenny Chesney “Down to the Honky Tonk,” Jake Owen Murphy featuring Kenny Chesney Chris Stapleton “Heaven,” Kane Brown “Keeping Score,” Dan + Shay featuring Kelly Keith Urban — WINNER “Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Clarkson FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Georgia Line “Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha Featuring Miranda Lambert “Most People Are Good,” Luke Bryan Florida Georgia Line Ashley McBryde “Tequila,” Dan + Shay — WINNER SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 500 South Loop 485 Maren Morris VIDEO OF THE YEAR Ross Copperman Gladewater, TX 75647 Kacey Musgraves — WINNER “Babe,” Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift Ashley Gorley Carrie Underwood “Burn Out,” Midland Shane McAnally — WINNER (903) 845-7378 MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR “Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley featuring Chase McGill Dierks Bentley Brothers Osborne Josh Osborne Call for a tour today! Luke Combs Thomas Rhett — WINNER Council assigns member to Park Chris Stapleton Keith Urban & Recreation Advisory Board DUO OF THE YEAR Brothers Osborne Continued from Page1 based on his involvement with Dan + Shay — WINNER er moved to not approve the the community soccer program. Florida Georgia Line 2019 Consumer Price Index ad- Caldwell reported to the Council LoCash justment to Municipal Telecom- regarding the delay in matching SPRING MOVE IN SPECIAL Maddie & Tae munications Right of Way Line grant funding from Texas Parks GROUP OF THE YEAR & Wildlife for the Lindale splash Lady Antebellum rates, and no action was taken, Up to $650 Savings! Lanco allowing the motion to fail. pad to be placed in Darden Har- Bring Ad or use Little Big Town Lindale resident Drew Smith vest Park. $100 OFF FIRST MONTH code: ACRV415 Midland was approved and appointed Due to the government shut- Old Dominion — WINNER by the Council to serve on the down earlier in the year, grant $50 OFF ELECTRIC CHARGES FOR A YEAR! SONG OF THE YEAR Parks & Recreation Advisory funding was delayed and is cur- aLargest Sites in East Texas! aLarge Activity Center aMetered Electric Billed Monthly, NO Up Charges “Break Up In The End,” Cole Swindell Board, which has been short rently in a holding pattern. The aLevel Pull Thru Sites with Concrete Pads aFulltime Staff and Management on Site aStorage Unit & Carport on Select Sites Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Chase McGill one member. Smith expressed delay in funding has caused the a Fastest WiFi Available aRates include Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable TV, Basic Wi-F aFenced Yards in Elite Section and Jon Nite interest to Caldwell in serving progress in the building of the aCatch and Release Pond “Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton on the board, and fills the need splash pad to be delayed. Restrictions apply: Special is only valid on regular and premium sites. All rigs 10 years or older require inspection by manager Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Expires 4/15/19 Stapleton “Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line LACC Annual Awards Banquet Songwriters: David Garcia, Tyler Hubbard, Continued from Page1 2015 – Medder’s Brake and Alignment Joshua Miller, Bebe Rexha 2014 – Eagle Pharmacy “Space Cowboy,” Kacey Musgraves 2002 – James Cowart 2001 – Dennis Taylor 2013 – Dr. Karen Gott Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, 2012 -- Dale Kile, Medicine Chest Kacey Musgraves 2000 – Ed Neely 1999 – Bobby McClenny Pharmacy “Tequila,” Dan + Shay 1998 – Carolyn Todd 2011 –Zackie Gutzke Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reyn- 1997 – Barham Fulmer 2010 – Carla Boyette olds, Dan Smyers — WINNER 1996 – Carroll Anderson 2009 – John Pittman “Yours,” Russell Dickerson 1995 – Pat Rogers 2008 – Amanda Froebe Songwriters: Casey Brown / Russell Dicker- 1994 – Herchal Duncan 2007 – Don Hines son / Parker Welling 1993 – Mary Ann McClenny 2006 – Moe Snoubar NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 1992 – Clifford Bartley 2005 – Debbie Wortmann Danielle Bradbery 1991 – Earl Baldwin 2004 – John Roberts Lindsay Ell 1990 – Eugene McClenny 2003 – Delores Goodman Ashley McBryde — WINNER 1989 – Dr. Joe Roach 2002 – Scott Cassel Carly Pearce 1988 – Dr. E.C. Kinzie 2001 – Polly Smith NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 1987 – Jack Crook 2000 – Glenda Dintelman Jimmie Allen 1999 – Ruth Voyles Luke Combs — WINNER 1998 – C. James Rutledge Jordan Davis LINDALE ROTARY 1997 – Jim Withrow Michael Ray CLUB MERCHANT 1996 – Jean Compton Mitchell Tenpenny 1995 – Larry Camp NEW VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR 1994 – Mark Hatfield OR GROUP OF THE YEAR 2018 – Nancy McIntyre 1993 – Wilbur Terry High Valley 2017 – Octavio De La Cruz 1992 – Jerry Fleming LANCO — WINNER 2016 -- James Simmons 1991 – Perry Mac Hutchens

Yard of the Month The yard belonging to Billy and Shirley Abbott, 13515 FM2710 in Lindale, has been selected as Yard of the Month for April by the Lindale Garden Club. (Staff photo by Lynnda Mabry)