Volume 32, Number 8
August 2020
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Inside & in August 1st Virtual 2nd Chance Run ............... Page 11 21st Virtual Dîner en Blanc ..............Page 6 Supporting the Food Bank .............Page 2 The Caviel Museum mural .................... Page 10 High Noon Concerts ............. Page 22 Images of Valor.. Page 24
Senior Citizens Day National Senior Citizens Day is held annually on Aug. 21, a day of special recognition for all seniors. Let your favorite senior know just how special he or she is to you.
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The Caviel Museum of African American History, 1719 Ave. A, seeks to enrich life by promoting a better understanding to people of color through the arts. Pictured in the mural on the south side of the
museum are Alfred and Billie Caviel, Theodore Phea, Eric Strong, George Woods, Mae D. Simmons, E.C. Struggs, T.J. Patterson. Each person in the mural has a building named after them. (See story, Page 10.)
The Roots Historical Arts Council broke ground on the Mickey Leland Plaza on June 19. The plaza is part of the East Lubbock Gateway project which is helping develop East Lubbock. Leland was a congressman and social activist born in Lubbock. He died in 1989 in a plane crash while on a humanitarian trip to Ethiopia. Roots Board Member and treasurer Cosby Morton said the monument will highlight Leland’s fight against pov-
Last year Roots helped install a plaque in Booker T. Washington Park memorializing Lubbock as Leland’s birthplace. The Memorial Plaza is just one piece of an overall project which will cover nearly five acres of land on the north and south side of 19th Street near Avenue A. George Thomas “Mickey” Leland was an anti-poverty activist who later became a congressman from the Texas 18th District in the U.S. House of Representatives and chair of the Congressio-
Council breaks ground on Mickey Leland Plaza erty and inequality while simultaneously kickstarting the revitalization of East Lubbock. “There were stores. There were beauticians. There was a hotel on the corner. You had a dentist. You had a bootmaker. Everything was inclusive,” Morton said. “We want to not only bring it back and revitalize it, but we want to introduce people to the history. A lot of people don’t understand the black history in Lubbock, but also the history of the contributions of blacks citizens.”
nal Black Caucus. He was a Democrat. He and Barbara Jordan were among the first Texasborn African-Americans to serve in the United States House of Representatives. Leland earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University. He was born Nov. 27, 1944 in Lubbock, and died Aug. 7 1989 at 44 years old in an airplane crash in Ethiopia. Shirley Green is the ex(See Mickey Leland Plaza, Page 10)
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‘Serve Safe, Serve Now’ program to support Food Bank A ‘Serve Safe, Serve Now’ program to help the South Plains Food Bank has been launched to assist those impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entities involved are the City of Lubbock, Office of Mayor Pope, along with its community partners, the Network, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the TW3, and the Replenish Foundation. One in seven people on the South Plains go to bed hungry every night, and over one third of those are children. The South Plains Food Bank serves 20 counties in West Texas
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and recently has experienced a 74% increase in monthly requests for food resources. “The ‘Serve Safe, Serve Now’ program was created to bring the faith-based and the civic-minded organization community together to help alleviate the burden and ensure those seeking help receive it,” said Steve Haynes of The Network. “In an effort to kickstart the program, the Network has already donated $1,000 to make a difference across the South Plains and serve our fellow neighbors.” Businesses, churches, and community organizations can make an impact by volunteering to be a “food-box packaging” center. The food and supplies are shipped to the “food box packaging” location and then groups of 10 people or fewer package family food boxes for the South Plains Food Bank to pick up and distribute to those in need. Help to “End Hunger, Give Hope, and Enrich Lives.” For more information on volunteering and how to get started, contact Steve Haynes, the Network, at 727871-3777 or steve.haynes@ navigators.org.
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Your politicians In the nation’s capitol Jodey Arrington, Representative
1029 Longworth House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-4005, 888-217-0281 Lubbock office: 1312 Texas Ave. Ste. 219, Lubbock, Texas 79401 806-763-1611
John Cornyn, U.S. Senator
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Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator
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In the Texas capitol John Frullo, Representative, District 84
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Charles Perry, Senator, District 28
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Dustin Burrows, Representative, District 83
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Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance. — Albert Einstein Does anyone know which page of the Bible explains how to turn water into wine? Asking for a friend. Prophecy class cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
How can I help when I see a need? By Laurie Foster Backyard Mission For months my friend had driven past a tiny shack of a house. One hot afternoon, she noticed the door was wide open, no evidence of a cooling system in the home. She felt prompted to meet that need. Immediately came all the questions. How? Fans? Window unit? Who will install it? What about liability? That is where a lot of us get stuck, and we reluctantly shrug our shoulders and move on. After rolling all these questions around in her head and praying about it, my friend came up with the idea to get them a gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement. Brilliant. Allows them to get what they need for their house, no liability, etc. Is it fool-proof? No. Mission work is rarely neat and clean and shiny. It’s messy and uncertain, and yet still we are called to act. I don’t believe our acts of kindness are ever wasted, even though we don’t know the results. Results belong to the Lord. So, we give the gift, let them know it is from the Lord, and we let it go. Whatever happens then is between God and that person.
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It was the late 1950s, and comic-book sales were stagnating. So was the enthusiasm of Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee, following two
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different? Something I’d like to read. No more cardboard characters and predictable stories where the hero is 100 percent good and always wins, and the bad guy is 100 percent bad and doomed to lose.’” Lee eventually came up with a unique idea—a fairy tale for adults. “My formula became: Let’s suspend disbelief for a moment and accept that a character can fly through the air, climb on walls, or have the strength of 50 men. What would his life be like if he lived in today’s world?” In August 1962, he introduced Spider-Man to the world, a character supposedly inspired both by Lee having watched a spider crawl up a wall, as well as the memory of one of his favorite childhood comic books: The Spider, Master of Men. Spider-Man is a timid, nerdy, genius-level teenager named Peter Parker. While visiting a science exhibition about radiation one day, he is bitten by a radioactive spider. Following numerous mutations in his body, Parker finds himself gifted with the proportionate strength and agility of the arachnid, as well as a “spider sense” that warns him of nearby danger. His new body has the agil-
ity, balance and bodily coordination beyond that of the finest human athletes. But Parker himself still remains a teenager with everyday problems that include allergy attacks, money woes, acne
issues, dandruff flakes, and striking out with the girls he meets. To avoid having others recognize him when he employs his amazing powers, Parker adopts a red-and-blue costume, as well as the name Spider-Man, to conceal his true identity. He also creates and wears a pair of wristworn “web shooters” to approximate a spider’s webspinning abilities. The shooters can spew a unique fluid which solidifies to various thicknesses upon exposure to air, forming sticky ropes of webbing. Parker spins such webs only when needing to capture bad guys, some of whom would fill a rogue’s gallery of the world’s most
notorious comic-book criminals. Among them are Vulture, Doctor Octopus, Scorpion, Shocker the Lizard, Venom, and Carnage. As comic-book kids had usually been portrayed as mere sidekicks to larger-than-life protagonists, Parker’s character was quickly embraced by teenage readers. Spider-Man soared to unimagined heights when given his own series beginning in March 1963. Eventually Lee’s character surpassed even the formidable Superman in sales, reigning as the world’s largest-selling comic periodical for several years. When Lee first described the soon-to-become icon idea to his publisher, Martin Goodman, Goodman had sneered and harrumphed, “Yech! Who wants to read about spiders? People hate spiders!” He finished with, “I can’t see that as a name for a hero or a series at all!” Perhaps you couldn’t, sir, but loyal and enthusiastic Stan Lee fans certainly could.
I was visiting my daughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. “This is the 21st century,” she said. “We don’t waste money on newspapers. Here, use my iPad.” I can tell you this – that fly never knew what hit him.
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Chamber hires Hardin as VP membership Food and
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husband, Don, moved to Caldwell, Idaho, to be closer to family where she worked for the Caldwell and the Boise Metro chambers. In 2010 Hardin was selected as the executive director for the Caldwell Chamber, and for the past 10 years has been involved in all aspects of the Caldwell community. “We are thrilled to welcome Theresa back to Lubbock and to our chamber team,” said Eddie McBride, president and CEO of the Lubbock Chamber. “She brings leadership, lots of expertise, and a vast amount of talent to our membership efforts.” Hardin and her husband have four children, three reside in Canada and one lives in Brownfield. They also have 10 grandchildren, an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie, and a half Siamese cat.
Be careful if you’re a grandfather. Hunter was 4 years old and was staying with his grandfather for a few days. He’d been playing outside with the other kids, when he came into the house and asked, ‘Grandpa, what’s that called when two people sleep in the same bedroom and one is on top of the other?’ His Grandpa was a little
taken aback, but he decided to tell him the truth. ‘Well, Hunter, it’s called making love.’ ‘Oh’, Little Hunter said, ‘OK,’ and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily, ‘Grandpa, it isn’t called making love. It’s called bunk beds. And Jimmy’s mom wants to talk to you.’
Theresa Hardin was recently hired as the vice president of membership for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Hardin is no stranger to the Lubbock community or the Chamber world. She first worked in the chamber industry beginning 1999 as the office manager and later as vice president of membership for the Lubbock Chamber. In 2007, she and her
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Virtual Dîner en Blanc, Aug. 21 Older adults coping with pandemic best Join in the fun on Aug. 21 from the comfort of your own front yard for LHUCA’s 3rd Annual Dîner en Blanc. The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts will celebrate the Parisianinspired picnic virtually. Dine with just your family or gather with a couple of friends for this outdoor, social distance-friendly fundraiser. All proceeds benefit LHUCA’s community art programs including First Friday Art Trail. Ticket prices for 2 are $100, for 4, $200, and for 6, $300. All tickets include the following party favors: white cloth napkins for the welcome toast, sparklers for the final toast, and a Dîner en Blanc yard sign. Parties of 6 or more include a pop-up musical or dance performance at your home. Dîner en Blanc originated
in Paris in 1988, and is now a worldwide event spanning six continents. Guests meet in a public space for a meal dressed in white with a temporary dining setup. Diners are required to provide their own food, tables, chairs, and tablecloths. For questions, contact Lerica Jones at lerica.jones@ lhuca.org or 806.762.8606.
Adults ages 60 and up have fared better emotionally compared to younger adults (18 to 39) and middle-age adults (40 to 59) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from The University of British Columbia (UBC) published in July in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and
Social Sciences. Based on daily diary data collected between midMarch and mid-April of this year, the researchers found that older adults experienced greater emotional well-being and felt less stressed and threatened by the pandemic. “Our findings provide new evidence that older adults are emotionally resilient despite public discourse often portraying their vulnerability. We also found that younger By E.L. adults are at greater risk for The way home is through the woods dark and dreary, Across the desert floor barren and scary. loneliness and psychological Into the deep waters tossing and churning, onto the distress during the pandemlonely beach, hot and burning, ic,” said Patrick Klaiber, MS, Cry out for Jesus, he’s nearer than you think, waiting to the study’s lead author and a bring you back from the brink. graduate student in the UBC I love you this much as he stretched out his hand, let me psychology department. lead you to my promised land. For the study, the reWith my hand in His, He did lead through the bristles searchers analyzed data from and briars, no fear was with me. A leisurely stroll through the valley we walk, listening to 776 participants ages 18 to 91, who lived in Canada the birds as they did their morning talk. Green carpet of grass, beautiful flowers to see, birds sing- and the U.S. and completed daily surveys for one week ing sweet melodies to me. When what in the distance I did see, my home in heaven about their stressors, positive events, and their emotional waiting for me. well-being during the first several weeks of the pandemic. The time period was selected because it was likely to be the period of greatest disruption and uncertainty as local, provincial, and state governments began issuing stay-at-home orders. Klaiber said the difference in reported stress levels may be a result of age-related stressors and how well the different age groups respond to stress. “Younger and middle-age adults are faced with family-
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and work-related challenges, such as working from home, homeschooling children, and unemployment,” Klaiber said. “They are also more likely to experience different types of ongoing non-pandemic stressors than older adults, such as interpersonal conflicts.” “While older adults are faced with stressors such as higher rates of disease contraction, severe complications and mortality from COVID-19,” Klaiber said, “they also possess more coping skills to deal with stress as they are older and wiser.” The study also reveals older and middle-age adults experienced more daily positive events — such as remote positive social interactions on three out of four interview days — which helped increase positive emotions compared to younger adults. “While positive events led to increases in positive emotions for all three age groups, younger adults had the least positive events but also benefited the most from them,” Klaiber said. “This is a good reminder for younger adults to create more opportunities for physically-distanced or remote positive experiences as a way of mitigating distress during the pandemic.” The researchers said they hope their findings would help inform the development of programs and strategies to bolster mental health for adults of all age groups.
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5 questions to help make positivity predictable We are desperate to be happy. Americans invest millions of dollars each year on books, classes, experiences, goods and more, all promising to make us happier. It turns out we’re making the wrong kind of invest-
ment. It’s time to learn how to invest in ourselves. In this 5 Questions With, Growing Bolder checks in with Neil Pasricha, a New York Times bestselling author, one of the most popular TED Talks presenters of all
time, and an expert on happiness. Q: Did you wake up happy today? A: Actually, no. I’m on a book tour, and my first interview was at 5:20 a.m. But that’s sort of the point of the book — happiness is a choice, and you need to invest in it. So, I did my daily 10 minutes of meditation, and then I was happy. It’s just about doing the exercises. Q: On the cover of “The Happiness Equation,” you lay out the formula: Want nothing (contentment) + Do anything (freedom) = Have everything. How did you come up with that? A: Every year for the past few years, I’ve been invited to be a guest speaker at this incredible conference for the highest potential 15- to
17-year-olds in the country. I used to get questions like, “How do I get into a good school?” Or, “How do I make more money?” Now, they ask me: “How do I reduce my anxiety?” “How do I find balance?” “How do I get more space in my life?” “How do I become a better friend?” Their values are shifting. The equation on the front of the book reflects our shifting values system. We want freedom. We want contentment. Those are the two big things that help our happiness. Q: In the book, you remind everybody to remember the lottery. What do you mean? A: There are 115 billion people who have ever lived. You get to be one of the 7 billion people alive today. That means 14 out of every
15 people who’ve ever lived will never have a bowl of chocolate ice cream again, they’ll never kiss their kids goodnight, they’ll never see another sunset. You’ve already won the lottery. You get to enjoy any or all of those small pleasures. We only get, on average, 25,000 sunsets in our lives. So, I’m saying, enjoy it. If you make more than $5,000, you’re already exceeding the world average income. If you’re in the United States, you’re in one of the happiest countries in the world, although I know it doesn’t always feel that way. Remembering the lottery is about taking a step back and remembering how lucky you are to be alive. (See A formula for, Page 8)
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Q: You’re not a big fan of retirement. Why not? A: I call retirement “the dream we all have that is completely wrong.” Listen, retirement was invented out of the blue in Germany in 1889 when Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck had a youth unemployment issue. He said, “I have an idea. If you’re 65 years or older, you can leave if you want; and we’ll pay you a little bit of money until you die.” Well, the average lifespan then was 67 years old. Now
we’re living longer, and we want to retire earlier. The problem is, we don’t actually want to do nothing. We actually want the four “S”s — social, stimulation, structure and story. I don’t care if you’re making money, but you have to be doing something you love. The average lifespan in Okinawa is seven years longer than ours, and they don’t even have a word for retirement. Q: One of the words they do have is “ikigai.” What does that mean?
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A: It’s a Japanese term that means “the reason you get up in the morning.” They have more 100-year-olds in Okinawa than anywhere else in the world. Last Christmas, I gave my wife an ikigai card. It cost 10 cents. It’s a piece of paper folded in half, and you leave it on your bedside table. She’s a teacher, and she wrote down “to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.” As a writer, I wrote down “to spread happiness throughout organizations.” When you open your eyes in the morning, your ikigai card tells you where you’re going. If you know where you’re going, you feel more productive and happier throughout your day. Neil Pasricha is a New York Times bestselling author. His first book, “The Book of Awesome,” was an international bestseller and inspired three follow-ups. Pasricha is also one of the most popular TED speakers of all time and holds
an MBA from Harvard Business School. He became director of the Institute for Global Happiness after a decade running leadership development inside Walmart. One of the world’s leading advocates of positivity and simple pleasures, Pasricha is now presenting a formula for a happy life in his book, “The Happiness Equation.” https://www.growingbolder.com/5-questions-to-helpmake-positivity-predictable-3065729/
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gram, and door prizes. Cost is $15 and reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP by Aug. 6 to LubbockCWC@gmail. com or call Shelby at 806777-5585. Linda Maestri from the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts will talk about what the arts center offers and its mission to cultivate and celebrate the arts by inspiring creativity and engaging with the community. For information on the arts center, the website is LHUCA.org. Maria Hall-Warrix from Abilene will also talk about “Dealing with the Unexpected.”
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Senior planning: so you can enjoy this ‘uncertain’ life No one knows like seniors that tomorrow is uncertain. If you ever broke your leg, did you plan on it? Did you ever plan on getting the flu and being sick for three weeks? As many would say, that is a dumb question. Of course not - no one plans these things. We do not know what tomorrow will bring, so why not be as ready as possible for some uncertainties? What would you need at home if you broke your leg? What would you need if you were sick and couldn’t leave the house for three weeks? Why not be proactive? We know that things happen. You do not know what things are going to happen. So why not prepare for the uncertainties in life? Make a list of what you need to have at home if you couldn’t leave the house for three weeks. Sounds like “Covid” doesn’t it? Yes, it does. It doesn’t have to be Covid, it could be a broken leg or many other issues. It doesn’t matter what happens. We know something will happen at some point. That is life. So, what can you do to safely stay at home? You can make a list of all the things you need to have on hand. We all need a stock of first aid products that we like. But if you broke your leg and couldn’t get around very
much, what would you need? Think clothes: large pajamas. Large shorts or something to wear that you could wear if injured or wearing a cast. If a woman, a couple of large gowns. A housecoat
that would accommodate your cast or supports. If a man, a couple of very large T-shirts or shorts. And of course, you could wait to get them if/when you need them. But someone else would likely have to get them. What about food? Do you like being independent? Do you want to stay out of a care facility? With all we have seen and heard of in the last 6 months about nursing homes and care centers, I imagine everyone wants to avoid them if at all possible. Keep a freezer stocked with leftovers that can be easily reheated for another meal. Of course, they don’t last forever, so we need to be organized enough to make it work through rotation of your leftovers. If you can freeze two or three meals a week, you can rotate the food. Make sure you write the date on the container.
If you are serious about staying independent, do this for yourself. No one our age ALWAYS feels good. And by the time we are seniors, many people have physical problems, but that doesn’t
put in your water whether you are feeling great or not so great. I find many people do not like the taste of water, and it makes it so much better to squeeze a little lime or lemon in the water. It makes it taste so much better. There are individual concerns when you are sick that are more specific with the person. If you have a dog,
can you walk it? If not, is there someone you can call to come walk your dog? Are your bills paid automatically from your checking account, or billed to your credit card? I just got my niece to fix mine that way so I wouldn’t have to think about it. These are overall suggestions to help so you can enjoy life while you can.
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mean you don’t want to be independent. This is one way to maintain your indeHow to prepare Tofu: pendence. If you have the a. Throw it in the trash three-week flu, you can eat b. Grill some meat, chicken or fish the left-overs. Personally, I like to make soup. It would be great to store in a container that will allow for two meals worth of food. You can eat soup today at lunch and tomorrow at lunch, but you don’t have to eat on the same soup all week long. If you don’t cook that much or you don’t like to freeze left-overs, you can buy servings of frozen food at the grocery store. They have all kinds of foods in small containers. That really To get the current edition of makes it easy. The Golden Resource Directory call What do you drink when your stomach is upset? I don’t drink Cokes, but if you do, you can keep some Cokes in stock. Keep Smart Water around so you can re-hydrate. Lemons and limes are good to
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The 8 people on the Caviel Museum mural Alfred (1929-2015)and Billie Caviel were the first
African-American husband and wife in the United States to own and operate their own pharmacy. They donated their building to the Roots Historical Arts Council, and it is the first and only African-American museum in West Texas. Theodore Roosevelt Phea, Jr. (1930 - 1987) established the first Boys Club in Lubbock in 1940. It is now called the Ted Phea Boys and Girls Club. Eric E. Strong (1952-2017) was the founder and original director of the Lubbock Roots Historical Society. George Clifton Woods (1905-1987) was one of Lubbock’s outstanding civic and social leaders who left a legacy, especially with one of his children, Vernita Holmes who has served on the LISD school board and Visit Lubbock board. Mae D. Simmons (1909-1981) was a teacher and principal at Iles Elementary. E.C. Struggs (1906-1979) was a teacher and principal with LISD. He was the longest-serving principal at Dunbar High School. T.J. Patterson was Lubbock’s first African-American city councilman and publisher of a weekly newspaper for many years.
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Mission for organ & tissue donation goes on at Lubbock’s Virtual 2nd Chance Run The COVID-19 pandemic has banned all public events, but it hasn’t stopped LifeGift and transplant recipients, donor family members, and donation advocates from raising awareness for organ and tissue donation. The Lubbock 2nd Chance Run is set for Aug. 1 as a virtual run. Visit the website to register and view how this virtual event will work. https:// runsignup.com/Race/TX/ Lubbock/DonateLifeTexas2ndChanceRunLubbock. Registered participants will receive a commemorative Donate Life Run 2020 T-shirt. Almost four years ago, the McGowan family lost their 2 1/2-year-old daughter, Madilyn McGowan after
suffering a fever seizure. She was affectionately known as ‘Buggs.’ They donated her organs in hopes it would help save someone else’s life – a tough decision for any family to make. Brittany McGowan, Madilyn’s mom, said she was loving, caring, spirited, sassy and had so much faith. “Madilyn absolutely loved Batman; he was her favorite. She was so happy and would laugh and dance and sing and play—just happy as can be,” McGowan said. “Madilyn saved two lives with her organs.” “One of the ways we honor our daughter each year is by participating in the 2nd Chance Run,” says McGowan.
“We want to spread the word about the importance of organ and tissue donor registration. By registering to be an organ donor, you are giving life to others.” Kevin Myer is president and CEO of LifeGift. “We’re disappointed we won’t be hosting our 4th Annual Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run at the beautiful Mackenzie Park,” Myer said, “but we’re thrilled we can still support LifeGift’s mission of saving lives through this year’s virtual run.” More than 10,000 people in Texas are in need of organ, eye or tissue transplants each year. Register today to become an organ, eye or tissue donor by visiting DonateLifeTexas. org.
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Texas Tech ranks 9th nationally in workforce preparation of graduates Texas Tech University graduates are among the most sought after in the country, according to the Corporate Recruiter College Graduate Ranking Poll, a nationwide survey of 334 corporate business recruiters. The survey was conducted in October 2019 by Whitman Insight Strategies and included both public and private institutions in the United States. Texas Tech ranked ninth overall, first in Texas, and among the top seven APLU member institutions in the nation. Other institutions in the top 10 included Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), New York University (NYU), The Ohio State University, Penn State University, UCLA, Arizona State and Cal Poly.
The top 25 featured two other institutions from the state, Texas A&M University and the University of Texas, along with Brown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), the University of Michigan, the University of California-Berkeley, and the University of Virginia. The University also ranked high in other subcategories, including business and management (13th); communications and media (eighth); engineering, computing and information technology (seventh); science and mathematics (11th); and post-graduate students (12th). “This distinction speaks to the value, the quality and the culture of a Texas Tech University education, as well
as the work ethic and character of our students and the faculty and staff who prepare them for the workforce,” said Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech president. “Though this reflects a recent survey of employers, we know our alumni have developed a long-standing reputation for excelling in their professional careers once they leave our campus. This is also a tribute to our faculty and staff who do a wonderful job in helping them build
a foundation on which they can be successful.” Key findings of the survey include: • Texas Tech ranks in the top 10 (#9) among corporate recruiters nationwide as the school with the best-trained, educated, and able to succeed once hired graduates. • More than 9 in 10 recruiters say Texas Tech does an excellent job preparing students for the workforce. When asked directly, 8 in 10 recruiters say the school does
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Extreme heat makes landscape irrigation difficult There were times during the second and third week of July when it seemed as if the sun was literally bearing down upon the PanhandleSouth Plains region. High temperatures remained in the 100s during this time. The High Plains Water District’s WaterMyYard weather station at Wolfforth recorded an average maximum temperature of 108 degrees and a minimum temperature of 70 degrees. No significant rainfall was recorded at the site during that time. High temperatures, cou-
pled with the wind, can make efficient watering of landscapes almost impossible. Outdoor watering can account for 50 to 80 percent of the water used in a home. Much of this is often wasted through selection of improper plant materials and/or inefficient landscape watering practices including runoff. HPWD offers the following landscape watering tips: • Most turf grasses need about one inch of water per week to survive. • Water lawns in the morning or evening to reduce water losses from evap-
oration & wind drift. • Use sprinklers that throw large drops of water rather than a fine mist. • Water plants deeply and less frequently to encourage healthy root systems. • Check your automatic sprinkler system to ensure all spray heads are working & that your system is not creating runoff. • Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses where appropriate. • Native, drought-tolerant plants usually require less water and maintenance. • Use organic mulches,
such as compost, straw, or wood chips. This can help reduce weed populations, moderate soil temperatures, and reduce soil moisture losses from evaporation. • Be aware of local landscape irrigation ordinances, and abide by those guidelines. • Don’t water during or directly after a rainfall event. • Don’t over-water plants. This not only wastes water but can harm plants as well. It’s important to remember that there is no substitute for water. Conserving our
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LBK Community: Addressing social determinants of health A coordinated care network to address non-medical health needs in the community is being launched as LBK Community. LBK Community is a coordinated effort by the Lubbock Health Department and its community partners, in partnership with Signify Health. Signify Health is a leading provider of tech-enabled products and services that connects people to the support they need. Signify Health’s social determinants of health (SDOH) solution, Signify Community, worked closely with the health department to bring together an initial group of 10 social service agencies onto the LBK Community network, with more planned in the coming months. Healthcare and social service providers will be able to quickly and effectively collaborate around the needs of individuals, connecting them to community programs that address the many social determinants of health, such as childcare, financial stability, youth engagement, and access to healthy food and transportation.
“This is an exciting day together more effectively to Agencies interested in Health Department by emailfor our community, and it’s create lasting and sustainable joining LBK Community at ing publichealth@mylubbeen two years in the mak- change.” no cost, should contact the bock.us. ing. We believe this collaborative work will serve as a model for other cities across the state,” said Lubbock Health Director Katherine Wells. “We have a number of incredible organizations dedicated to helping those in need. By working together more effectively, we will be able to have a greater impact and improve health outcomes in Lubbock.” Health and community participants can safely share information, coordinate services, and build shared social records that stay with people over time, across settings, and can be connected back to quality, satisfaction, and financial outcomes. “To improve people’s lives, not only do we need to prove that residents received services, we need to demonstrate those services had a positive impact on their health and well-being,” said Jamo Rubin, M.D., president of Signify Community. “We’re honored to help the Lubbock community work
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Reese Technology Center began as the Lubbock Army Air Corps in 1942. It was renamed Lubbock Army Flying School in 1943 and then Lubbock Army Airfield later in 1943. A West Texas pilot, Augustus F. Reese, Jr., was killed May 14, 1943, in a bombing raid over Italy during World War II. Reese was 25 years old when he was killed near Caglari, Sardinia. His Lockheed P-38 Lightning struck the ground after a strafing run to destroy a railroad supply train. Reese was born Nov. 8, 1917 and grew up in Shallowater, Texas, just 10 miles north of the base. He was a graduate of Shallowater High School and Texas Tech. He was employed by the Texas Highway department before he entered military service. Lt. Augustus F. Reese, Jr.
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What’s new at the ‘Markets’ - United /Market Street (a continuation) Dear Folks, As promised last month, this column is a continuation of “What’s New at the Markets” – United/Market Street stores. I first must mention a few “newbies” in the dairy department. The “Chobani” brand now has a 24 oz. creamer which comes in 4 flavors. I’m told this no ordinary creamer.
Trejo Supercenter to host ‘National Night Out’ during the day Maggie Trejo Supercenter will host its National Night Out during the day on Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 3200 Amherst St. To continue this event and provide the community with information and school supplies, Amerigroup has donated more than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies for neighborhood children. The backpacks will be given out on a first-come first-served basis, and the child(ren) must be present to receive a backpack. All who attend are asked to remain in their vehicles. There will be a designated drive-through area, marked with traffic cones, in front of the center on the east side. Staff will be lined up to hand each child a backpack, and provide them and parents with supplies and information needed to begin the school year. National Night Out is a community-building campaign designed to heighten crime-prevention awareness, generate support for participation in local anti-crime programs, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. For more information on this event, call the center at 767-2705.
This item happens to be processed from yogurt. Also, look for “Elinos” brands of Greek-style yogurt in 5.3 oz. single-serve containers. For the sweet tooth customers, the frozen department has some interesting new treats for keeping us cool in these “Dog days of Summer.” The Yasso brand now offers 3 flavors in their frozen Greek yogurt bars. Also, look for 2 new labels. “Keto” and “Enlightened.” For those who require a dairy-free product, look for the “Daira” label. It’s dairy free and uses coconut milk. As for those new Sara Lee “Artesano” products now advertised on TV, I have personally purchased the Brioche sandwich bread and the Artesano bakery buns. Both are delicious! The bread holds up well for grilling. You can’t go wrong with Sara Lee. For keeping us hydrated in these “Dog Days,” there are several choices. Included is the ever popular quinine water, which supposedly keeps us healthy against that “new enemy.” Who knows for sure? At least it’s a good thirst quencher. Other interesting choices include unsweetened 23.7 oz. bottles of “Smart Water.” I saw 2 flavors – pineapple-kiwi and strawberryraspberry. Another brand looked interesting. Hint: What comes in a 4-pack of 16 oz. cans and many, many flavors? Another choice for the health conscious folks, is the “Life Water” brand which states a PH balance on its label. Then on an endcap at the 50th Street Market Street store, I found Bubbly Sparkling Water, which comes in an 8-pack of 12 oz. cans and 3 flavors which include, strawberry, blackberry, and grape-
fruit. This is also unsweetened. With all these choices, there’s no reason to get bored with all the “same olds” of past years. What about snacks, you ask? A new item among many on the snack isle is the “Egg White Curls.” These crunchies are grain and gluten-free and offer 3 flavors. Other choices in the “free” category are “Vegan Rob’s” and “Lesser Evils.” There were many, many choices of “or-
ganic.” I couldn’t believe it. Last, but not least, in the hot cereal department look for “Quaker,” “Kodiak,” and “RX-AM” brands of “Powerful Oatmeal.” These contain a high count of proteins grains and come in single serve containers. These are great for all of us who are busy and on-the-go. Until next time… Stay healthy, Cathy Easter
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Hope Tower construction temporarily suspended In late 2019 Covenant Health broke ground on Hope Tower, a new stateof-the-art inpatient tower capable of treating complex orthopedic trauma, spine, and cranial neurosurgery patients. The six-story structure will be approximately 200,000 square feet and cost about $140 million to complete. Construction has progressed well so far, but with the best interest of the com-
munity in mind, construction has been temporarily suspended. In recent weeks, with the presence of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Greg Abbott required all health care facilities to halt elective surgical procedures to assist in preserving personal protective equipment and limiting the possible spread of the virus. With the temporary disruption in surgical procedures, Covenant Medical
Center, like all hospitals and surgery centers across the country, experienced a shortterm reduction in revenue, which was expected. As a result, Covenant Medical Center continued to be diligent in maintaining operations while also being good stewards of the finances. In an effort to reduce operating expenses and protect and preserve our caregiver jobs, Covenant directors decided to briefly suspend
construction on Hope Tower until elective surgeries were permitted by the Governor’s office. Thankfully for patients, physicians, and caregivers, those restrictions have been lifted and Covenant Medical Center, along with our other Covenant Health ministries, resumed surgeries in May. As elective surgical cases resume, clinical capacity will gain momentum and projections are to be on pace with
the original financial budget. At this time, Hope Tower’s construction should resume in the third quarter of 2020, at the earliest. Covenant Health still expects Hope Tower to be completed and receiving patients by the first quarter of 2022. A thief broke into my house last night. He started searching for money so I woke up and searched with him.
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Interacting with more people is shown to keep older adults more active It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, and now scientists say variety in your social circle may help you live longer. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people are more likely to be physically active and have greater emotional well-being. In a new article in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, the researchers report that study participants who interacted more with family members and close friends — as well as acquaintances, casual friends, service providers, and strangers — were more likely to have higher levels of physical activity, less time spent sitting or lying around, greater positive moods, and fewer negative feelings. “Adults often grow less physically active and more sedentary as they age, and these behaviors pose a risk factor for disease and death,” said Karen Fingerman, Ph.D., FGSA, a professor of human development and family sciences at UT Austin and the director of the university’s new Texas Aging & Longevity Center. “It is difficult to convince people to go to the gym or commit to work out on a regular basis. “But they may be willing to reach out to acquaintanc-
es, attend an organized group event, or talk to the barrista who serves them at their favorite coffee shop. “Socializing in these contexts also can increase physical activity and diverse behaviors in ways that benefit health without necessarily working up a sweat.” The researchers asked study participants about their activities and social encounters every three hours for about a week. Participants also wore electronic devices to monitor their physical activity. Fingerman and the team observed that during the three-hour periods when participants were engaging with a greater variety of social partners, they reported engaging in a greater variety of activities such as leaving the house, walking, talking with others, or shopping. They also engaged in more objectively measured physical activity, and less time being sedentary. Previous studies have shown that close social ties, like family and close friends, can be beneficial to older adults by providing a buffer against stress and improving emotional well-being. Researchers had not examined physical activity or the benefits of more peripheral social ties. This study showed those acquaintances or peripheral ties may encourage older adults to be more physically
active, a key factor that has been shown to contribute to physical and emotional health, as well as cognitive ability. “Older adults may be able to be more sedentary with their close friends and family — sitting and watching TV or otherwise lounging at home,” Fingerman said. “But to engage with acquaintances, older adults must leave the house, or at least get up out of their chair to answer the door.” The study included more than 300 adults over 65 years old who lived in the Austin metro area and controlled for factors such as age, race, gender, marital status, education and ethnicity. “Prior research on aging has focused almost entirely on the benefits of social connection with close social ties
such as a spouse or an adult child,” said co-author Debra Umberson, Ph.D. FGSA, a sociology professor and director of UT Austin’s Population Research Center. “This new research relies on truly novel data that capture both the amount and quality of contact with all types of people that the elderly encounter throughout the day — and the results show us that these routine encounters have important benefits for activity levels and psychological well-being. This new information suggests the importance of
policies and programs that support and promote routine and informal social participation.” The new article is titled “Variety is the Spice of Late Life: Social Integration and Daily Activity,” and the research was funded by the National Institute on Aging and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. UT Austin graduate student Meng Huo, MA, and University of California at Irvine Professor of Psychology Susan T. Charles, PhD, FGSA, contributed to the study.
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Women: Moving forward financially after the loss of a spouse
By Zach Holtzman Financial Advisor The loss of a spouse can be a devastating, life-changing event. Due to longer life expectancies, women are more likely to face this situation. Becoming a widow at any age can be one of the most difficult challenges a woman must face. There is the emotional loss of a spouse, and the task of handling everything without the help of a spouse. Even if you’ve always handled your family’s
finances, the number of financial and legal matters that have to be settled in the weeks and months following your loved one’s death can be overwhelming. Sadly, for many women, becoming a widow is a first step toward economic hardship. That’s why it’s critical for you to organize your finances after your spouse’s death and take ongoing steps to secure your financial future and that of your family.
First, take a deep breath
Before you start handling the financial end of things, make sure to consider your needs. The period following the death of a spouse can be a blur of emotions including shock, sadness, despair, anger, denial. Allow yourself the freedom to feel however you want to feel. You don’t owe it to anyone to feel or act in a certain way. Facing your loss can ultimately help you as you work to adapt to the new conditions of your life. This period of adjustment, which can last for several years, is often a time of profound self-discovery for women, who may find themselves examining issues of identity, life meaning, and aging. Surround yourself with people you trust who can offer support and advice.
The short term: steps to take
Several financial tasks must be done after a spouse’s death. If some matters are too overwhelming to tackle alone, don’t hesitate to ask family or friends for help. Locate important documents and financial records. These include your spouse’s will and other estate planning documents, insurance policies, bank and brokerage statements, stock and bond certificates, deeds, Social Security number, birth and marriage certificates, and certified copies of the death certificate. Set up a communications tracking and filing system. Set up a system to record incoming and outgoing calls and mail. For calls, keep a notebook handy where you can write down the caller’s name, date, and subject of the call. For mail, keep track of what you receive and whether a response is required by a certain date. Make a list of the names
and phone numbers of the people and organizations you’re dealing with. Create a filing system for important documents and correspondence with separate folders for different topics — i.e., insurance, government benefits, tax information, bank records, estate records, and so on. Seek professional advice to settle the estate and file tax returns. Get help from an attorney, accountant, and/or financial and tax professional. An attorney can help you review your spouse’s will and other estate planning documents and start estate settlement procedures. If you are the executor of the will, you will be responsible for carrying out the terms of the will and settling the estate. Make sure all debts of the estate are paid and all assets are distributed to the rightful persons. An attorney can tell you what procedures to follow. A tax professional can help you file certain federal and state tax returns that may be due. A financial professional can help you by conducting a comprehensive review of your financial situation and identifying any retirement and survivor’s benefits available. Apply for benefits. You’ll need to contact several institutions for information on how you can file for benefits. • Life insurance: You have to file a claim. This should be one of the first things you do. Ask your insurance agent to begin filing a claim (if you don’t have an agent, contact the company directly). • Social Security Administration (SSA): Contact the SSA to see if you and/or your dependent children are eligible to file a claim for retirement, survivor, or death benefits. (See Moving forward, Page 22)
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High Noon Concerts on Wednesdays High Noon Concerts are held every Wednesday through August at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo, 904 Broadway, from noon to 1 p.m. The concert is a free, outdoor event featuring some of the best local talent.
Plenty of lawn space is available for attendees to spread out and practice reasonable distancing. Two $25 cash prize drawings are held each time, with one ticket per person, and winners must be present to win.
Denver City airport receives funding The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $4.6 million in funding for the Denver City Airport. The federal funds are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed to provide relief, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will support pavement improvements at
the airport. This year, the Texas Department of Transportation expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports. Approximately 275 community airports in Texas are eligible for funding. Arrivals and departures from community airports
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it for accuracy. Avoid hasty decisions. For discretionary financial decisions, go at your own pace. Don’t commit to move from your current home until you can make a decision based on reason instead of emotion. Don’t spend money impulsively. Don’t cave in to pressure to sell or give away your spouse’s possessions. Find out where you stand financially before you make any large purchases, sell property, or loan money to others.
proceeds or estate settlement money • Calculating your net worth by identifying your assets and liabilities, giving you an understanding of how you’ll meet your short- and long-term spending needs • Establishing a budget • Helping you update beneficiary designations on life insurance, retirement plan, IRA, employee benefits, annuity, and so on • Reviewing your investment portfolio at least annually • Updating your estateplanning documents (e.g., will, trust, health-care directives, power of attorney) • Updating your insurance coverage As you move forward, remember that at times it may be two steps forward and one step back. Take comfort in the fact that you are doing the best you can to make the best decisions — financial and otherwise — for yourself and your family.
It’s been a great blessing to be at home with the wife these last few months. We’ve caught up on everything I’ve done wrong in the last 20 years.
Moving forward financially (Continued from Page 20)
• Employers: Contact your spouse’s most recent and past employers to find out if you are eligible for any company benefits. If your spouse was a federal, state, or local employee or in the military, you may be eligible for government-sponsored survivor’s benefits. Update account names. Change account names and/ or update contact information. Evaluate short-term expenses. You may have immediate expenses to take care of, such as funeral costs or outstanding debts. If you’re waiting for insurance proceeds or estate settlement money, you can use credit cards for certain expenses or you can try to negotiate with creditors to allow you to postpone payment for 30 days or more, if necessary. Make sure you have a credit card in your name, and when you can, order a free copy of your credit report and review
Moving ahead: the big picture
After the initial legal and financial matters are taken care of, you’ll enter a transition phase when you’ll be adjusting to your new financial circumstances. As you navigate this terrain, you might find it helpful to work with a financial professional who can help you by: • Suggesting ways to invest any life insurance
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In the Summertime, by Mungo Jerry, August 1970 C’mon, admit it. The cheerful, shuffling Top 5 single of “In the Summertime” brought a smile to your face and got your fingers drumming back in the summer of 1970. Mungo Jerry’s irresistible anthem to good times resonates to this day.
But let’s examine the lyrics a bit more carefully—and critically—than we did 50 years ago. “In the Summertime” was created by the British band’s lead singer and guitarist, Ray Dorset, who composed the song in 1968 while working for Timex. Dorset, who came from a musical family, admits that the now-iconic melody “just popped into his head” at work one afternoon, and that he scribbled the words in just 10 minutes the next day. “It’s got no chorus,” he admitted on songfacts.com. “All it’s got is a melody that goes over and over again, with a set of lyrics that conjure up a celebration of life, especially if you’re a young person—it’s a great day, you’ve managed to get a car—preferably with the top off—you’re cruising around, and, if you’re a guy, you’re
OUCH! ing engineer’s sports car), have blanched upon hearing Nevertheless, Dorset’s which punctuates the lyric the lines If her daddy’s rich, take creation remains a catchy line We’ll all go into town. her out for a meal, paean to innocence that conThe song then, in a surprise If her daddy’s poor, just do jures memories made under move, restarts from the bewhat you feel. a seductive summertime sun. ginning and fades out after another minute-and-a-half. Now let’s consider some of those other lyrics: - The disc was criticized about Have a drink, have a drive, which obviously approves of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. - Do a ton or a ton and twenty-five are English terms for driving 100—or 125— Possum’s Book of Practical miles an hour. - You can make it, make it Cats (later the basis for the good in a lay-by promises roBroadway musical Cats). Dorset’s ditty—#1 in Eng- mance in a highway turnout. - Finally, women must land, #3 in the USA—was inspired lyrically by America’s vacuous “beach party” flicks of the 1960s. “That 2431 S. Loop 289 was the teenage dream. What 771-8008 more can you want?” he asks with a grin. 6202 82nd St. 687-8008 In his recording, Dorset sang and played guitars 4138 19th St. Committed to providing you with the best possible care, (acoustic and electric), as 780-2329 compassion, and respect in a safe and comfortable setting. well as a shaker instrument 1506 S. Sunset Ave. called the cabasa. A trio of www.PhysicalTherapyToday.com in Littlefield musical pals provided backServing you today for a healthy tomorrow. 385-3746 up via banjo, string bass and piano. No drums were used 2431 S. Loop 289 that day, although Dorset 771-8010 can be heard stomping his Best trained & friendliest foot to the rhythm, a concept staff in Lubbock. adopted from bluesman John Come check us out & experience the many services of Wellness Today. Lee Hooker, who often used Top of the line equipment, classes, cardiovascular machines, indoor walking track, his foot in lieu of a percusfree weight equipment, heated pool and hot tub, underwater treadmills, and more! sion instrument. At two minutes into the Providers of the Call for class schedules: 771-8010 Silver&Fit and SilverSneakers tune, we hear the roar of a fitness programs www.WellnessTodayLubbock.com speeding auto (the recordpicking up girls.” Dorset’s band was first known as Memphis Leather, then as the Good Earth before landing a record contract and changing the group’s name to Mungo Jerry—from the character Mungojerrie from T. S. Eliot’s book Old
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The 2020 Census continues.
Images of Valor will be on display at the Silent Wings Museum through Aug. 23.
Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos & Latinas in WWII
‘Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas in World War II are images and stories on display at the Silent Wings Museum. The 12-panel exhibition provides a historical overview of U.S. Latino participation in World War II. In addition to photographs from the It may take a village to raise a child, but I swear it’s going to take a whole vineyard to homeschool one.
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