Volume 34, Number 8
August 2022
In August & inside 5
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First Friday Art Trail
11th Golf Tournament ............... page 12 17
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All Lubbock County public schools begin classes
19th LHUCA en Blanc ................ page 11 20th LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run ..........pages 12-13 21st National Senior Citizens Day
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79423
National Senior Citizens Day is held annually on Aug. 21, a day of special recognition for all seniors. It’s a great time to let your favorite senior know just how special he or she is to you.
Lawn watering days ....................... page 2 Be cautious online .......................... page 3 2 Roundtables in August ................ page 3 At the Cactus Theater .................... page 3 High Noon Concerts ....................... page 4 4th on Broadway winners ..... pages 5 & 23 Feed Seniors Now ........................... page 7
Daelynn became a hero LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run is set for Aug. 20. See pages 12 & 13.
4th on Broadway had winners of all ages - eating contests, fishing challenges, and parade entries. See a listing of winners on pages 5 & 23.
Texas Tech Football schedule ....... page 7 CASA - special advocates needed page 15 Summer Showcase Concerts ....... page 16 Lubbock is booming ...................... page 17
Coming in September Western Art Workshop, Sept. 26-28, see page 2
The need is great: Help Feed Seniors Now by donating food, time or money. See page 7
LHUCA en Blanc is set for Aug. 19 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. See page 11.
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Western Art Workshop set for Sept. 26 – 28
Students in the sculpture section will create their own sculptures with guidance from Cowboy Artists of America artist, Jason Scull and Brandon Bailey.
Two Cowboy Artists of America, Jason Scull and Brandon Bailey, will hold a three-day western art workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26 through 28 at the National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University. Experienced and aspiring artists alike will have the opportunity to learn through a hands-on artistguided project focusing on horse and figure. The workshop will consist of two sections: sculpture and oil painting. Each section will be limited to 10 students. “We are honored to be partnering with Jason Scull and Brandon Bailey,” said Julie Hodges, NRHC
Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Education. “Both are nationally renowned in their craft and provide a different tier of art education that is a valuable investment to anyone who partakes in this workshop.” Investment for the three-day workshop is $450 for Ranching Heritage Association Members and $500 for non-members and the public. Lunch will be provided daily, and participants will be responsible for some materials. To register online, visit ranchingheritage.org. For more information or questions, contact Julie Hodges at Julie.hodges@ttu.edu or call 806742-0498.
Lawn watering days
Garrison Institute on Aging
Reducing Stress in Family Members of Individuals with Dementia Texas Tech University Psychological Science faculty member, Jonathan Singer, PhD, and TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging invite you to take part in a research study aiming to improve quality of life for family members of individuals with dementia. Eligibility criteria: Family members of individuals with Dementia in Lubbock County. Contact: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging at 806.743.7821 or email Dr. Jonathan Singer at
jonsinge@ttu.edu for additional information. IRB2021-1057
Irrigation restrictions continue through Sept. 30. Watering days & times • Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week year-round • Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday and Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight. Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week.
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2 Roundtable meetings in August
Be cautious online Here’s a list of things to keep in mind when you are online: 1. Everything you do online is public. If you wouldn’t do or say it standing in public with many people present, don’t do it online. 2. There is NO delete button. Removing comments and photos is impossible. 3. Trust NO ONE online. Really bad, ugly, nasty people are online looking to fool you. Make sure what you post is what you want the world to see. Source: Bazar Solutions, Lubbock
At the Cactus Theater Aug. 5 - Chad Prather & The Ragamuffins, 2 shows: 7 & 9:15 p.m. Aug. 6 - Cory Morrow - Texas Legend - Full Band Aug. 7 - American Aquarium - Indie/Country/Americana Aug. 13 - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Eagles & Doobie Brothers Aug. 19 - Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Encore Appearance Aug. 20 - The Band of Heathens - Indie Rock / Americana Aug. 21 - The Isaacs - Legendary Bluegrass / Country / Gospel Aug. 26 - Moses Snow Sings the Hits of Elvis Aug. 27 - Tribute to Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner & Chicago Aug. 28 - A Salute to Conway & Loretta starring Twitty & Lynn
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Two Roundtable meetings are scheduled for August. The first Saturday meeting on Aug. 6 will be Sue Jones talking about some big changes coming soon at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Jones has just retired from the center, but has agreed to speak one more time. The last Saturday of August will be used for the September meeting because Labor Day is on the first weekend of September and two weekends are home football games for Texas Tech. On Aug. 27, Dr. Kathy Rollo, Superintendent of Lubbock ISD will speak on “Passion and Purpose: Every Child, Every Day in Lubbock ISD.” The meetings will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carillon Senior Living Campus, 1717 W. Norfolk Ave, just off 19th and Quaker. It will be held in the Pointe Plaza Building in the Cimarron Room on the left side of the regular dining room. Cost is $15 and anything given extra will go into the scholarship fund for the Honor’s College at Texas Tech. RSVP a few days before the meeting dates so the kitchen staff will know how many to prepare for. Send RSVPs and any questions to Marie Evans MEvans1398@aol.com.
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High Noon Concerts on Wednesdays High Noon Concerts will be held every Wednesday through Aug. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo. The free outdoor events feature local talent. Various food trucks will be on site during the concerts. Two $50 cash prize drawings will be held during each concert. One ticket per person, and must be present to win. Performers and dates are Aug. 3 – John Sprott Aug. 10 – Caldwell Kids
Pavement, storm sewer work begins on U.S. 62 / 19th Street Traffic barrels and lane closures along U.S. 62 / 19th Street, between University and Memphis Avenues began in late July. The closures will allow crews to begin work on full-depth pavement repairs and storm sewer construction. “The closures will reduce both east- and westbound traffic to one lane in each direction. Various 19th Street intersections, along with certain driveways, will also close periodically to allow crews to complete the work in a timely manner,” said Mike Wittie, P.E., TxDOT Lubbock Area engineer and project manager. To prevent larger vehicles from blocking the University intersection, southbound University Avenue commercial vehicle/ truck traffic will not be able to turn onto westbound 19th Street. Commercial vehicles will need to follow the posted detours, Wittie said. Construction crews also began pavement milling operations that will take place overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. “Having a night shift will allow the contractor to perform more work with less disruption to traffic. Drivers should be aware that this work will create uneven lanes and driving with caution is encouraged. “The milling operations are scheduled to last two weeks, and work to reconstruct the outside lanes from University to Memphis will last approximately four months, weather permitting,” Wittie said. The work is part of a major rehabilitation project that is making improvements to 3.3 miles of US 62 (SH 114/19th Street) in the city of Lubbock. The $25.69 million project will rebuild portions of the existing roadway, and make updates to the drainage system, sidewalks, traffic signals and illumination, from Memphis Avenue to just east of I-27. The project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025.
‘You Don’t Mess Around with Jim’ In Jim Croce’s brief career — he died at age 30 in a 1973 Louisiana plane crash — Jim released five Top 10 singles, the first of which was one of the best story songs of modern times. “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” on the ABC label brought music fans into Jim Croce’s fun-loving world, one that was often replete with rather bizarre, but always memorable, characters. Born in Philadelphia, Jim played the accordion before switching to the guitar. After high school, he attended Villanova University, where he worked as a guitarist in numerous bands. He graduated from college in 1965, became a guitar instructor at summer camps, and briefly taught at a Philadelphia middle school. One undocumented story has Croce being beaten up by a 250-pound girl student in front of the class. He met Ingrid Jacobson at a folk music party in 1966. They married and began writing and recording their own compositions, frequently touring and trying in vain to catch a break. Eventually discouraged, the Croces settled onto a Pennsylvania farm with their infant son, Adrian. Jim drove trucks and worked construction while Ingrid finished college. All
the while, Croce continued to write songs, never abandoning a lifelong dream of having a music career one day. He turned to selling advertising time on Philadelphia radio stations. His work occasionally took him into the darker corners of
people for money with his well-honed pool skills. But one day, a southern boy nicknamed Slim comes to town, explaining that Walker had recently hustled him, and Slim was there to get his money back. (Good luck, Slim!) Big Jim’s sycophants then explain some
the city, where he would sometimes visit less-thansavory pool halls. Ingrid recalled later, “He would sit there and watch the pool games and see what people were doing. He ended up with a guy named Jim Walker, who was one of the guys who used to play pool there.” And what a character Big Jim Walker became in “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.” In Croce’s mind, he imagined a cartoonish version of an intimidating New York City pool hustler — big and dumb as a man can come, but he’s stronger than a country hoss. Walker reigns supreme around town as “the King of 42nd Street,” and he cruises his domain in a “drop top” Cadillac. As the story unfolds, we learn that Big Jim hustles
basic survival tips to the visitor: You don’t tug on Superman’s cape You don’t spit into the wind You don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger And you don’t mess around with Jim A bloody melee erupts, and to everyone’s surprise Slim manages to dispatch the fearsome bully. Big Jim’s followers then acknowledge the new order, and the last time we hear the catchy chorus, we’re made aware of one crucial change: You don’t tug on Superman’s cape You don’t spit into the wind You don’t pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger And you don’t mess around with Slim
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Christian Women’s Luncheon set for Aug. 9
Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection “Hooray back to school” luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive. RSVP by noon, Aug. 5 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or Sharen at 806-392-0264. Jana Vick of DeSoto, Texas, will speak on “Anchor in a Storm.” There will also be a style show presented by Clair’s Closet. Cost for the luncheon, program and door prizes is $20.
4th on Broadway winners: fishing tournament & eating contests Victorious participants took home prizes in several categories during the 32nd annual 4th on Broadway events. Fishing contest winners in each category received gift bags or tackle boxes. Additionally, a $100 cash prize was presented to Xavier Vasquez, age 10, who caught the one albino catfish placed in the lake. Eating contest winners received gift bags full of prizes or mini-coolers.
Youth Fishing Tournament winners: Largest fish
Smallest fish
7 & under - Aapeli Llamas, age 3, 6 inches, 2.38 oz 8-12 - Ian Hernandez, age 9, 1-inch, no discernable weight 13-18 - Noah Hasse, age 13, 4 ½ inches, ¾ ounce
Most fish
7 & under - Jaylin Ware, age 5, 9 fish 8-12 - Xavier Vasquez, age 10, 13 fish 13-18 - Noah Hasse, age 13, 29 fish
Eating contest winners Cobbler Gobbler
6 & under - Nikolaz Garza 7-12 - Juan Garcia, Jr. 7 & under - Jaylin Ware, 13-17 - Tatius Lott age 5, 25 inches, 5 lbs. 13 oz Adult - Frankie Galicia 8-12 - CJ Ramsey, age 11, (5-year champion) 24 ½ inches, 5 lbs. 1 oz 13-18 - Hunter Bolton, 13 Catfish 6 & under - no entries to 18 category, 24 ½ inches, 7-12- -Jax Simonton 5 lbs. 5 oz 13-17 - Tristan Merkey Adult - John Lixey
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Nine questions to ask your ophthalmologist
If you’re like most people, this is a familiar scene: You’re nearing the end of your appointment with your physician, and they ask, “Do you have any questions?” You want to take advantage of the short amount of time you have with the one person who can decipher tests and explain medical issues specific to you, but you blank. Getting the most out of your regular eye exam depends on asking good questions. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a list of smart questions to ask your ophthalmologist at your next eye exam:
• Am I at risk for eye disease?
measuring your eye pressure to screen for diseases such as glaucoma or dilating your eye to check the health of your retina.
• Would you have this procedure yourself?
Some eye surgeries are urgently required to protect your vision but others are optional, such as laser eye surgery or just one of a range of treatment options for your condition. An ophthalmologist will be able to help you decide if you are a good candidate for surgery, walk you through the latest data, and discuss potential risks.
• Is this normal? Dealing with dry
There are several risk factors for eyes? Noticing new floaters in your eye disease, including family history, ethnicity, age and so on. Take vision? It’s smart to see your way clear to getting regular eye exams. Share these symptoms with your the time with your ophthalmologist if you’re a good candidate for newer get a comprehensive eye exam by to identify your own eye health risks. ophthalmologist. They can determine vision correction options. age 40 and every year or two after whether this is a normal part of aging • Can my other health issues • Will COVID-19 affect my eyes? age 65, even if the vision seems or a sign of eye disease. affect my eyes? Your ophthalmologist is your best fine. That’s because leading causes • I can’t see well while reading or Several systemic diseases, includresource for the latest information on of blindness can begin without any driving. What should I do? ing high blood pressure, heart disease diseases related to the eye, includ- noticeable symptoms. Usually, declining vision means and diabetes, can affect eyesight. An ophthalmologist — a physiyou just need new glasses. But in ing eye-related symptoms linked to cian who specializes in medical and • Why is this test being done? some cases, there are alternatives to COVID-19. surgical eye care — can help save During a routine eye exam, your glasses that can improve your quality • Should I buy blue-light-blocking your vision before it’s too late. ophthalmologist will run tests to glasses? What about eye vitamins? of life. screen for eye diseases and visual There are lots of myths out there EyeCare America Can Help If you’re having a difficult time impairment. This can include checkIf the cost of an eye exam is a enjoying your favorite hobbies and about eyes and vision. ing how your pupil responds to light, Before buying blue light-blocking concern, the American Academy of activities, ask your ophthalmologist glasses or other over-the-counter Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America products that are advertised to save program may be able to help. This national public service proyour sight, get the facts straight from gram provides eye care through volyour ophthalmologist. unteer ophthalmologists for eligible • My eyesight seems fine. seniors 65 and older and those at Do I really need to come back? increased risk for eye disease. Your ophthalmologist can tell you Learn More how often you should be seen based For further information regarding on your age, risk factors, and overall EyeCare America and to see if you health. or someone you care for qualifies, The American Academy of Ophvisit www.aao.org/eyecare-america. thalmology recommends all adults
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The need is great: Feed Seniors NOW
1. Paper or plastic – just get a bag - either one will do 2. Fill it with non-refrigerated food items (see the Shopping List for ideas) 3. Deliver to Lubbock Meals on Wheels The need is great, and it continues to grow. As Lubbock grows, so does the senior population. Lubbock Meals on Wheels delivers weekend meal bags each week to more than 450 people, and even more are on the waiting list for deliveries. The importance and urgent need is greater now than ever for everyone to get involved
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with supporting the Feed Seniors Now efforts. This once-a-year initiative helps bring weekend meals to seniors who desperately need nutrition. More than 1 in 3 seniors are at risk for underor mal-nutrition according to the Mayo Clinic/ American Dietetic Association. Malnutrition is the lack of proper nutrition, not necessarily a lack of food. Detecting malnutrition in seniors may be difficult, and even seniors who eat enough may be eating the wrong foods to keep themselves healthy. Comfort Keepers designs custom in-home care to help seniors live healthy, independent lives. And they see first-hand the needs of those seniors. That’s why they created an initiative to address senior nutrition issues. Through the Feed Seniors Now initiative in September, Comfort Keepers partners with Lubbock Meals on Wheels to collect food and funds to fully support the weekend meals bag program. Clients of this program have no other means to obtain weekend food. An individual or a group can help. If you have a business, organization, church, Sunday school class, bunko group etc., set a goal for filling sacks or set a goal for monetary donations. The food items need to be delivered to the Lubbock Meals on Wheels office at 2304 34th St. or call for pickup by Sept. 30.
Feed Seniors Now goals: 1. Collect funds and specific food items to fill 23,000+ bags each year for the Lubbock Meals on Wheels weekend meals bag program. 2. Raise awareness about the growing epidemic of malnutrition that impacts millions of older Americans.
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Instant Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal Single serving cereal boxes Cereal bars Granola bars Juice boxes Soup Small cans of tuna or chicken Single serving packages of Goldfish Single serving packages of pretzels Microwave popcorn Individual Beanie Weenies Individual fruit cups Peanut butter crackers Cheese crackers Individual mac and cheese Individual Chef Boyardee meals Individually packaged cookies Vienna sausages Peanut Butter To Go Individual packages of peanuts Single serving packages of chips Ensure/Boost/Glucerna
Each weekend meal bag contains an entrée plus 5 to 6 of the above nonrefrigerated items.
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Preventive maintenance on South Plains roads
A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) preventive maintenance project to seal coat more than 415 miles of various roadways across the South Plains began in June. “More than 400 miles of roadway in 17 counties will undergo preventive maintenance this summer. “Seal coating extends the life of the pavement and provides a variety of benefits to the roadway,” said Ed Goebel, P.E., TxDOT Lubbock District Director of Construction, “including a waterproof surface that prevents moisture from entering and weakening the roadbed.”
• Hale County: SH 194, FM 2883, FM 789 • Hockley County: FM 168 • Lamb County: FM 303, FM 54, FM 168 • Lubbock County: FM 1730, FM 2255, FM 3020, FM 3523, FM 400, FM 789, W and E Loop 289 frontage road • Lynn County: FM 2053, FM 1317 • Parmer County: FM 2290, FM 145, SH 214 • Swisher County: FM 214, I-27 frontage road • Terry County: FM 213, FM 303, FM 137 • Yoakum County: FM 769, FM 1622 Motorists can expect daily lane closures, a pilot car to guide traffic through the work zone and are asked to drive with caution through the work zone, be on the lookout for workers, and avoid distractions for their own safety and the safety of the workers. Seal coat crews will work their way across the South Plains and end work in Lubbock County in late-August. Work will take place weather permitting.
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Creative ways to design space that caters to wellness There hasn’t been a more important time to take care of ourselves than now. Wellness makes an impact on the way you live your life no matter your age. One emerging trend in interior design is the creation of wellness rooms or spaces.
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theme will help you focus your ideas on the best option for the space. You can determine a theme by considering what feels relaxing to you. Design and architecture writer, Heather Evans says, “individuals should set up their wellness room based on what makes sense for them. What is a wellness If they enjoy reading, they room? are going to want to make A wellness room is a sure that their wellness room space dedicated to your is stocked with a good selechealth and wellness. tion of books. From meditation rooms to If they enjoy something craft rooms, wellness spaces more strenuous, it is not help cater to your health in a necessarily a bad idea for complete way. them to fill their wellness As many of us spend more room with fitness equipment time at home, it’s important instead.” to create a space perfect for decompressing, unwinding, Let comfort lead Wellness rooms are often recharging, and resetting. well-loved spaces. This is Create a room theme why designs that focus on Starting with a design comfort work the best when Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center 3030 66th St. • 767-3727 Hodges Community Center 4011 University • 767-3706 Lubbock Memorial Arboretum 4111 University • 797-4520 Lubbock Adult Activity Center 2001 19th St. • 767-2710 Maxey Community Center 4020 30th St. • 767-3796 Rawlings Community Center 213 40th St. • 767-2704 Safety City 46th & Avenue U • 767-2712 Simmons Community & Activity Centers 2004 Oak Ave. • 767-2708 Trejo Supercenter 3200 Amherst • 767-2705
creating a space focused on relaxation. Design expert Shereen Luree suggests finding or upcycling, “chairs made from plush fabrics or a chaise lounge that allows for reclining. You can go for either soft and cozy carpets or easy-toclean wood flooring. Rolls of carpet padding can be placed beneath area rugs to make you feel more comfortable when sitting on a meditation cushion. Piles of throw blankets and pillows will also add to the coziness of the space.”
Let there be light
using your outdoor wellness space at sunrise or sunset when enjoying an outdoor wellness space, especially in warm climates. Expert interior designer Chad James says creating a space that is distant from your routine will create a sense of retreat. James, who has designed several different versions of wellness rooms for clients with different interests also suggests realizing the importance of figuring out why you feel in need of meditation, and design for that. However you find relaxation, remember a wellness room is a personal space created specifically to cater to your health and well-being in all aspects. - Caring Transitions
Lighting can change the look and feel of a room instantly. Use lighting to create a mood that matches the theme of the room. Whether it’s a music room, meditation room, or anything in between, lighting is an important element to set the stage for relaxation. Furniture experts for Nadeau write, “lighting elements are essential when creating a peaceful ambiance. “Refrain from using incandescent lights or hardwired light fixtures. “The best lighting options Clear the clutter If you are giving a spare include natural light from a room a new purpose, it’s im- window or lighted candles which create a flickering perative to clear the clutter. A clean clear space has dance of light that will inphysical and mental benefits duce comfort and peace.” The experts also suggest on overall well-being. Experts at Organic Authority explain “[v]isual clutter creates mental static, which is the last thing you want in your wellness zone. If you’re creating a meditation space in a corner of a room, you may want to use a screen or curtain. This creates a visual threshold so your wellness space feels separate. If your space is noisy, use View the directory online: a white noise machine to www.WordPub.com/grd1.html.com help neutralize distracting Or have a Golden Resource Directory mailed to you. sounds. If you’re using a phone Publications Include an address send $3 to: Word 2022 82nd St. #101 to mail the or laptop for music or white directory to. Lubbock, TX 79423 noise, make sure it’s out of sight and out of reach.”
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Seeds of Hope On his terms
Johnny clutched his blanket tightly and pulled it up under his chin. His Dad was reading a bedtime story about God, Noah and the flood. When he finished, his Dad asked what he liked best about the story. “Nothing! I’m afraid God will flood our house and all my toys will be gone!” Many people see one side of God. Whenever there is a disaster or a tragedy they point a finger and say, “What kind of a god would do that? See, that’s why I can’t believe in him. I can’t trust him.” Psalm 97 seems to add to the confusion. It begins with a statement about the Lord
reigning and that we ought to be glad and rejoice. Then the Psalmist writes, “Clouds and thick darkness surround him, righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.” If that is the only picture of God that people have, no wonder they are frightened. But what did the Psalmist mean when he wrote those words? He is reminding us that God exposes and expresses himself on his terms. Our God is a Holy God - and he, in love and compassion, made himself available through his son. When we read that he is surrounded by “clouds and darkness” it does not mean that he is hiding from us and
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is unapproachable. Not at all. Only that we come to him on his terms. And what are his terms? Jesus defined them: “No one comes to the Father except through me.” When we accept Christ as our Savior, he enters our life and nothing can separate us from him.
Deliver us from evil
Whenever we go to a physician for care, we are normally greeted by someone who takes our “vital signs” and then asks us to describe our “symptoms” - our reason for wanting to talk with a physician. These symptoms or vital signs are indicators - early warning signs of a deeper or more serious
GUIDO EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION condition - that describe an illness that requires some sort of treatment. One of the gifts we have through the grace and mercy of God is his love that surrounds us and his arms that protect us. “He guards the lives of his faithful,” wrote the Psalmist, “and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” Our God is there to prevent the “illnesses” caused by sin that could destroy us who are faithful to him. One of the most influential saints of God was C. I. Scofield. He is the author of the Scofield Study Bible - no doubt one of the most widely used and perhaps more influential than any other study Bible ever published. “Shortly after my conversion,” he once wrote, “I saw a picture of Daniel in the den of lions. His hands were behind him and the lions were circling him. The one thing I was in fear of was that I might go back to my sins. But as I stood before that picture, a great hope and faith came into my heart. I said, ‘Why these lions are all about me - my old habits and sins. The God that shut the mouths of the lions for Daniel can shut them for me.’ And he did!” God promises that he will guard us and guide us, protect us, and defend us and deliver us from the “hand of the wicked.”
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Golden Gazette • August 2022 • Page 11 Telling a woman to calm down works about as well as baptizing a cat. Life is short. If you can’t laugh at yourself, call me. I will. Forget world peace; visualize using your turn signal.
5th annual LHUCA en Blanc
LHUCA in Blanc is set for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 19, at the LHUCA Plaza, 511 Ave. K. LHUCA en Blanc is modeled after Dîner en Blanc, a pop-up picnic that began in Paris 30 years ago. It is also a fun way to support LHUCA. How does it work?
1. Buy a space on LHUCA’s Plaza. 2. Bring your own dinner, beverages (yes, BYOB), table decorations, table and chairs (you can rent these from LHUCA - see below). 3. Wear white. 4. LHUCA will have live music and surprise entertainment during the dinner.
5. There will be awards for Most French Table, Most Creative Table, and Best Dressed, so let creativity shine. Don’t want to haul a table and chairs? Rent a table setup which includes table & chairs from LHUCA for $50. Ticket prices are $100 for a table for 2; $200 for table
for 4; $300 for 6; and $400 for 8. Table & chair rental (optional) is $50 To add addition seats to your table, it is $50 per guest. Your party can be as big as you wish. All proceeds support First Friday Art Trail, a program of LHUCA.
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LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run, Aug. 20
LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run in Lubbock honors organ, eye and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties. The Lubbock 2nd Chance Run will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 20, in Mackenzie Park. You can run or walk 1 mile or 3.1 miles (5k) at Mackenzie Park or participate virtually. For more information and to register, go to DonateLifeTexas.org. All registered 2nd Chance Run event participants will receive a commemorative 2022 2nd Chance Run T-shirt and an event medal. Kevin Myer is LifeGift’s president and CEO. “Since 2017, the Lubbock 2nd Chance Run has symbolized hope for men, women and children who are waiting for life-
saving organ, eye and tissue transplants in Lubbock and Amarillo,” Myer said. “Each year, we’ve seen many new participants joining our 2nd Chance Run, demonstrating the community’s commitment and devotion to raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation registration.” Join the run on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages as the group honors online donors and recipients and their families. Also, learn about the importance of organ and tissue donor registration. Nearly 10,000 Texans are in need of organ, eye or tissue transplants. Register to become an organ, eye or tissue donor by visiting DonateLifeTexas.org.
Daelynn became a hero More than three years ago, the Brown family lost their 3-year-old daughter, Daelynn, after she suffered a febrile seizure. Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that can occur in young children. Matt and Olivia Brown donated her organs in hopes it would help save someone else’s life – a tough decision for any family to make. “We’re so proud of our little hero, and the process of donating her organs was life-changing for us, the recipients, and our family and friends,” Olivia Brown said. “Daelynn helped to save the lives of three others. She’s our hero, and we’re so proud of her,” Brown said. “She was our little ray of sunshine; she continues to shine in our lives every day.”
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Providing hope to the thousands of Texans waiting for lifesaving transplants
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One of the things that makes me unique is my imagination. I’m always coming up with new ideas. I love to read, cook, draw and make comics. One day, I hope to publish a book. What people don’t always know is that I received a liver transplant when I was only 6 months old. I was born with a condition called Biliary Atresia, a genetic Lucia Perez condition that leads to liver damage and is fatal if it’s not treated. My parents found out about my condition when I was two months old, and after having one surgery to try to fix it, they were told I’d need a transplant. They have told me that they weren’t sure I was going to make it, and I know that was difficult for them. I was too young to remember the surgery or the recovery, and I’ve been so lucky to grow up with this gift. When I think about it, I feel very grateful for my liver transplant. Because I received this gift, I’ve been able to use my imagination to envision what my life will be like in the future – a future my parents were scared I’d miss out on. There are a lot of myths and misinformation about donation, and I always tell people to get the facts because the myths aren’t true. And always remember if you become a donor, you can save someone’s life. Maybe even someone like me.
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Special advocates needed for children in foster care At CASA, there is a growing need to serve more children in the community. CASA is in need of community members to devote 10-15 hours a month advocating for children who need it the most. Only three months are left in 2022 to recruit, train, and provide children in the community with the gift of a CASA advocate. CASA volunteers are desperately needed to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care throughout the six
counties CASA serves, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry, and Yoakum. During August, CASA of the South Plains will host a series of informational sessions that will provide community members an opportunity to learn more about the pivotal role CASA volunteers play in the life of a child in foster care. A CASA, or a Court Appointed Special Advocate, helps vulnerable children in foster care navigate the child welfare system while working to ensure
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the child’s needs are being met and advocating for a safe, permanent home. A CASA 101 Informational Session is a no-obligation introduction to CASA and the work they do. CASA staff and volunteers will discuss the increasing need for volunteers, what it means to be a CASA, and the difference CASA volunteers make in the lives of children in foster care. Individuals can register for these CASA 101 Informational Sessions at www.casaofthesouth- CASA’s Impact* plains.org or contact Tabitha Rendon, recruitment director, at 1. 500 children received advocacy services from CASA of the South Plains in 2021. tabithar@casaofthesouthplains. org. 2. 246 CASA Volunteers donated a total of Upcoming August dates are: 5,290 hours in 2021, saving county taxpayers • Aug. 2 noon to 1 p.m. $290,950 in county paid attorneys’ fees. • Aug. 11 6 to 7 p.m. 3. 194 youth in foster care found permanency with • Aug. 20 10 to 11 a.m. the help of their CASA Volunteer in 2021. • Aug. 23 noon to 1 p.m. To learn how to become an *CASA 2021 Calendar Year Statistics advocate, or if you are unable to volunteer at this time, and would Vaccines are for ALL AGES! like to make a donation, visit www.casaofthesouthplains.org or call 806-763-2272.
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Summer Showcase Concert Series
The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series will continue through Aug. 18. Live, original music will be performed from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. The dates and performers are: Aug. 4: Wendy Colonna Aug. 11: Gypsy Jayne Aug. 18: Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers Occupancy may be limited and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. No outside beverages or chairs/picnic blankets are permitted.
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As a dominant figure on the 1960s New York avant-garde art scene, Andy Warhol became a tireless self-promoter who straddled a line between bizarre media stardom and the straight-laced business world. He was born Andrew Warhola, Jr., in Pittsburgh in 1928, the youngest son of Slovakian immigrants. At age 8, Andy contracted the nervous-system disease Sydenham chorea, also known as St. Vitus Dance. He spent months in bed recovering, during which time his artist mother taught him how to draw. When she gave him a camera, the sickly lad also developed a passionate interest in photograUnfortunately, when I was young, I lacked phy. confidence. The older I got, the more After high school, Warhola attended the Carnexperience I had, the more confident I got, egie Institute for Technology, where he studied and the more I was able to stick up for myself, pictorial design. the more I was able to speak my mind and Four years later, with degree in hand, he moved was able to stick up for other people. – ELLEN POMPEO to Manhattan to work for Glamour magazine. There he became a successful commercial artist who now called himself Andy Warhol. Always happy to embrace the controversial, he became a pioneer of “pop Pick up a print edition art” with his now-iconic at any of our 100+ locations paintings of mass-produced throughout Lubbock or go online to consumer goods such as www.WordPub.com cans of Campbell’s soup, click on “Seniors” Coca-Cola bottles and boxes of Brillo soap pads. click on “Golden Gazette” His development of a choose a ‘pdf version’ photographic silkscreen or a ‘flip-the-page’ version. printing process allowed him to repeat images and create multiple copies of a subject. Andy was fascinated Our 34th year in publication with celebrityhood. Thanks Published monthly by Word Publications to his printmaking skills, he www.WordPub.com produced an endless variaTo subscribe to the Golden Gazette, call 806-744-2220. tion of stylized images — $ $ often done in vivid, garish 30 for the year; 60 for two years.
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the unconventional. One typical Warhol exhibit featured collected scenes of car wrecks, electric chairs, and race riots, all done in lurid candy hues. His reputation and his bank account grew large. In 1964, he opened a Manhattan warehouse loft that was covered in tin foil and featured silverpainted walls. The Factory, as it was called, became the premier cultural hot spot for creative counter-culturists, as well as a meeting place for the trendy rich and famous. Weekends often found Warhol and his hangerson at such “in” local nightspots as Studio 54 and Max’s Kansas City, where those lucky enough to be allowed entrance often mingled with artists, musicians, poets and the occasional politician. Throughout the 1960s, Andy experimented with various forms of media, including publishing, television, music production, fashion and theater. One favorite endeavor was the filming of underground movies. He released more than 60 works, some of which ran for 25 hours and appeared meaningless to traditional moviegoers; “Sleep,” for example, just showed a man sleeping for several hours. His world changed in 1968 when he was shot in the stomach by radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas, who was irate because Warhol had rejected a story she had written. Andy survived the attack, which damaged several organs, but the remainder of his days were spent wrapped in a surgical corset. When he died at age 58 in 1987 following gallbladder surgery, he left his estate to what is now the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
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Lubbock is booming & long-term growth is happening As one goes about the dayto-day life in Lubbock, it can be easy to underestimate the longterm growth occurring right before our eyes. Taking a step back and looking at recent data shows that the Lubbock area is outpacing several peer cities across West Texas and beyond in terms of growth. From population growth to home construction, the picture is clear: Lubbock is booming. In 2020, as a global pandemic disrupted the economy and way of life, Lubbock still managed to set a record for residential permits issued in a calendar year. The 1,826 permits issued eclipsed the 2019 mark of 1,329, an increase of 37 percent yearover-year. In 2021, the record was shattered again when 2,428 residential permits were issued - a 33 percent increase year-over-year. Lubbock’s 2021 residential permits exceeded El Paso’s, a city nearly triple the size of Lubbock. If Amarillo and Abilene doubled their combined residential permits in 2021, it would still be fewer than Lubbock issued. Through June 2022 despite
supply chain shortages and major cost increases, another 1,491 residential permits have been issued so far this year. The 2020 Census data shines a light on the growth Lubbock is experiencing. At the county level, Lubbock County grew at a rate of more than 11% since the 2010 Census was conducted. Apart from the explosive growth seen in the MidlandOdessa metro area, Lubbock is outpacing its West Texas peers in population growth. Lubbock is also sometimes compared to Laredo in Webb County, as both the cities and counties are comparable in size. Compared to Lubbock County’s 11% growth since 2010, Webb County saw a growth rate of 6.7%. Nueces County is also comparable in size to Lubbock County - Nueces is the 16th largest county in Texas while Lubbock is 18th - and is home to another comparable city in Corpus Christi. Nueces County’s growth rate was just under 4% since the 2010 Census. It’s clear from the data that Lubbock is growing at a rate that exceeds not just several of its West Texas regional neighbors,
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Need a doc? Dear Folks, This is not a family member, but a great, fairly new restaurant – Uncle Julio’s, right here in Lubbock. They pride themselves in making everything from scratch – meaning always fresh. The grill uses mesquite wood from Mexico which gives everything a fabulous flavor. We recently discovered their most delicious fajitas ever. Eight fajitas are listed on the menu, plus two ‘Signature Combos.’ We decided on the “Grilled Vegetables.” OMG! It consists of a medley of zucchini, yellow squash, huge portabellos, sautéed peppers, and onions. This selection comes with two sides of black beans and cilantro rice – all yummy. Also included with any fajita order are “fixin’s” of guacamole, sour cream, cheese, Mexican rice, salsa, plus a generous stack of homemade, hot, flour tortillas. If you prefer, an order of shrimp or other meat can be added for an extra cost. Other menu selections include nine appetizers, five grilled specialties, nine TexMex classics, four bowls of salads, and the kiddos have four of their own choices. For the margarita crowd, this is the place for you. To
begin, there are 14 “Famous” flavors, plus a “Fresh Specialty” of the month. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, they have a list of nearly 40 tequilas available for you to dream up any flavor imaginable, and it shall be “shaken” for you. Tequila can also be served as a shot or on the rocks. If beer and wine are your pleasures, they offer several selections for you. Fresh mango and fresh strawberry lemonades are available, plus a raspberry tea for those who desire a non-alcoholic choice. Something sweet you ask? Their chocolate piñata is a huge surprise to share, plus sopapillas and churros are made to order. These should satisfy any sweet tooth. A little bird told me a new menu is coming soon with some exciting and delicious additions. Interesting facts: The Lubbock location opened in April 2021, 6230 Slide Road, 79414, and shares JC Penney’s parking lot at the South Plains Mall. www.Julios. com. There are 10 Texas locations. The franchise started in Dallas on Lemmon Avenue in 1986. There are 32 other locations across the USA. Reservations are not required, but recommended. There are two private rooms available for up to 50 guests. Until next time, Cathy
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Wellness Today: The Benefits of practicing Qi gong & Tai-chi for Parkinson’s patients Dr. Peter Wayne, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and New England Journal of Medicine contributor, recently wrote, “A new treatment for some Parkinson’s disease symptoms is available. “It is safe, has no adverse side effects, and may also benefit the rest of the mind and body. The treatment is Qi gong (Chee’ gong) and Tai-chi (Tie chee’). Qi gong is ancient (about 5,000-6,000 years old) Chinese medicine using breathing and mindful movements as a self-healing method. Tai-chi is an internal martial art used as foundation training for Taekwondo and Kung fu. Qi gong is the umbrella over these 700 -year-old martial art forms. Tai-chi and Qi gong are gentle exercise styles that use movement and mindfulness to increase flexibility, improve balance and help walking. Concentrating on smooth flowing movement, along with breathing, helps people with Parkinson’s relax their body. It also reduces stress with an impact on reducing pain, boosting immunity, and improving general health over time. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition which can cause many vexing problems. Problems can range from tremors and stiffness to a slowing or freezing of movements, sleep problems, anxiety and more. Patients with Parkinson’s disease have substantially impaired balance leading to diminished functional ability and an increased risk of falling. After a 24-week controlled trial program of two 60-minute workouts per week funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Tai-chi
group performed consistently better than the resistance-training and stretching groups. The test included directional control, confidence intervals, and overall balance. In conclusion, Tai-chi appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mildto-moderate Parkinson’s disease. Patients who lose postural stability and have gait dysfunction have increased difficulty managing activities of daily living (ADL). The Tai-chi group also had 67% fewer falls than the stretching group. Other smaller studies have reported that Tai-chi can improve the quality of life for both people with Parkinson’s disease and their support partners. Tai-chi is endorsed by the National Parkinson’s Foundation because of the proven benefits of this practice for both the mind and the body. It connects the brain to the body and the body to the brain. This process slows the loss of mobility and cognitive function in individuals recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Call Wellness Today at 806-7718010 to learn more about our group classes. www.wellnesstodaylubbock.com
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Translating market moves in challenging times
Where can investors turn when the markets are a riddle? peared easy to read. Whether of the world: a front-loaded Fixed income you read it from right to left tightening cycle that doesn’t appealing again Raymond James CIO Larry Adam or top to bottom, the con- tip the economy into the ruseeks advice from antiquity. With elevated inflation More than 200 years ago, a French military officer stumbled across the Rosetta Stone, a 2,000-year-old carving with clues to deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs that had puzzled the world for centuries. We don’t exactly have a Rosetta Stone for our perplexing market’s future – no one does. But just as the Rosetta Stone opened a window into Egypt’s mysterious past, we have some clues that might help investors
crack the code for the coming months. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone was unexpected – just like the duration of the Ukraine crisis, China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy, and elevated inflation are today. As 2021 came to a close, few analysts (including us) would have predicted the worst start to a year in decades for both equity and fixed income investors. Then, the economy ap-
sumer was well positioned due to strong job growth, wage gains, and abundant savings. The only question was how quickly consumers would transition their spending from goods to services.
Inflation clouds the picture, but Fed’s message is clear Data from airlines, restaurants, and vacation destinations sketch the speed and magnitude of that shift, but uncomfortably high inflation clouds the picture. Yet from our vantage point, that should clear up soon since retail inventory levels remain high, transportation prices are falling, and discounting is becoming more prevalent. If that anecdotal evidence isn’t enough, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) message cannot be lost in translation: Inflation will be its singular focus as it aggressively raises rates to slow demand. We believe the Fed will raise rates to as high as 3.5%, with most of the rate hikes by year end. Of course, there are risks to our interest-rate-sensitive economy (particularly for the housing market) and the possibility of a recession next year is growing. But we hope the Fed can construct the eighth wonder
ins of a recession. Our base and expectations for Fed case sees 2022 GDP of ap- tightening flooding the bond proximately 2%. market like the Nile River’s annual rise, we have lifted Eyes on energy prices The one straw that could our near-term outlook for the break the global economy’s 10-year Treasury yield. But unlike the Nile, the back is towering oil prices. With gasoline prices near world’s longest river, the in$5 per gallon, drivers dread crease in yields will be short. Egyptians still celebrate the fuel pump hieroglyph on the river’s high-water mark; their dashboard; on average, per driver, it could represent we’ll celebrate as soon as the $600-$850 in additional eventual easing of inflationcosts annually. (Add to this ary pressures causes interest the potential of higher heat- rates to recede. Our year-end and ing costs this winter.) The price of gasoline has 12-month targets for the a strong inverse correlation 10-year yield are 2.85% and with consumer confidence, 2.65%, respectively. After a years-long drought so the more it costs, the of attractive options for lower confidence trends. If consumer and business fixed income investors, the confidence sink simultane- 10-year yield that recently ously, spending could retreat approached 3.4% makes and create a self-fulfilling Treasury bonds appealing, as does the approximately prophecy of recession. Controlling energy pric- 5% yield for high-quality, ing pressures may seem like investment-grade debt. With strong state finances a riddle from the Sphinx. It remains to be seen how the and favorable supply dynamBiden administration will en- ics expected this summer, gineer an exodus from these municipal bonds are also price pressures to dodge a compelling. recession. Markets may have already While increased produc- priced in recession tion by the U.S. and OPEC The ancient Egyptians are might drive oil prices mod- credited with the first written estly lower by year end language, but it took time (target: $105), peace in the for the hieroglyphs to evolve Ukraine will likely be need- from simple pictograms to ed to sustainably sink oil the complex forms that so below $100 per barrel. (See Translating, Page 21)
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Since1950, the S&P 500 has rallied about 15% on average and is positive 70% of the time after a 20% index drop. Attractive valuations, midsingle-digit earnings growth, increased dividends, and robust buybacks support our year-end and12-month S&P 500 forecasts of 4,180 and 4,400, respectively. The three least expensive sectors are our favorites: energy, financials, and health care. From an international perspective, a more dynamic, resilient US economy, with less direct ties to the Ukraine conflict, is extending the reign of domestic equities over other global investments.
long mystified archaeologists. While the equity market has also evolved, dry times such as these inspire us to get back to basics – valuations, earnings growth, and corporate shareholder actions – like oases in the desert. The S&P 500 is wandering in a bear market, but hope for the future is not a mirage. Even if the economic expansion ceases, the recent decline inequities has already discounted about 98% of the pullback historically seen during a mild recession. Therefore, the potential rewards of a significant rebound outweigh the risks of further declines. Investing inequities following a selloff has paid off, The bottom line time and again. Until inflation abates and
Fed policy clarifies, market volatility may continue. In the meantime, view your portfolio through the Eye of Horus – a symbol of both prosperity and protection. Don’t be misled by the incessant headlines that cause many investors to misconstrue the market’s messages and make ill-timed portfolio decisions. Diversification, asset allocation, and a long-term investment horizon remain timeless investing principles. An ancient Egyptian proverb says: “To have peace there must be strife; both are part of the structure of the world,” and this is true of the financial markets, too. Zach Holtzman Financial Advisor
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By I am going to celebrate August by turning my thermostat down to 75! I think we are all tired of the hot days of summer. Seems this year has been worse than previous years, but not as bad as 2011. That year we had more than 48 days over 100 degrees. Even with the new COVID-19 variant, there are more
activities to participate in. If you are well, I recommend that you look for those that interest you. One that is a favorite of kids of all ages is Joyland. It is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. What memories! Other activities that might interest you are local Farmer’s Market (there are several), Trolley Tours at the National Ranching Heritage Center (Thursdays), First Friday Art Trail, and so many others. Medicare event There is a Medicare event to be held Aug. 3 at Broadway Church of Christ. South Plains Association of Governments Area Agency on Aging will host a ‘Power in Community Event.’ You can get answers to questions, and it is a great free resource. You can get answers to questions on extra help with Medicare Costs, Medicare Preventive Services, Texas Legal Services, and others.
May we ask a favor of you? Please shop small. Shop with local small businesses. For many small businesses, it’s now or never. We’re counting on you! THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY WORD PUBLICATIONS, A LUBBOCK SMALL BUSINESS SINCE 1972.
The event is free, but you will need to register at 806687-0940. Breakfast will be provided. Assisting non-profits RSVP is continuing its mission of assisting nonprofits across the county. Several locations need your help. Among those are the local hospitals, Catholic Charities, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, South Plains Food Bank, religious organizations, and area museums. Most have a selection of services you can provide that meet your time and talents. Contact the RSVP office at rsvp@ttuhsc.edu or 806-7437787 for more information. Aging in place The Care Partner Academy will be hosting its monthly sessions and all are back in person. In August, we will discuss the changing needs as we age and how to age in place. Home Instead will be on site to provide important information and guidance on this issue. Caregivers and interested community members are welcome to attend. We will meet at noon Aug. 9. If you plan to attend or need the ZOOM link, contact Joan at 806-743-1217, joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu. Stressbusters Stressbusters is here! The staff members at GIA have completed training and initial program. We are prepar-
ing for the next session and are prepared to reach out to those in need. Classes are free but do require a reservation. Classes are usually conducted at the Southwest Campus (6630 S. Quaker), however, if you have a group that would be interested, we can host at a site that works best for you. The sessions offer support and education you need to help take care of yourself and your loved ones. During the sessions, you will learn about stress and its effects, how to practice stress management techniques, and how to develop problemsolving skills. Sessions will be held once a week for 9 sessions. If you would like to learn more about this program, contact the office at 806-743-7821 for the next program. August thoughts… • Life is better in flip flops. • Time spent at the beach is never wasted. • Summer should get a speeding ticket. • You know it was a good day if you did not hit or bite anyone. ~ child age 4 • A good summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~J. Dent Have you ever noticed that a woman’s ‘I’ll be ready in 5 minutes’ and a man’s ‘I’ll be home in 5 minutes’ are exactly the same?
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4th on Broadway parade winners The 32nd annual 4th on Broadway parade, themed “United We Stand,” made its way from Avenue M on Broadway east, and into Mackenzie Park to Joyland. Parade winners for 2022: Commercial: 1st place - Jarvis Metals Recycling 2nd place - Bolton Oil 3rd place - Brookdale Remington Park Non-commercial: 1st place - Revolution Elite Dance 2nd place - Raices Compania de Danza 3rd place - Lubbock High School Cheer Cash prizes were awarded in both the non-commercial and commercial categories: 1st Place – $500 and automatic free entry into the 2023 parade; 2nd Place – $250; 3rd Place – $125. Judges this year were members of the 4th on Broadway steering committee. Entries were judged on adherence to the theme, use of color and patriotic decorating, use of music, and group spirit and participation.
ABOVE: First place winner in the non-commercial category was Revolution Elite Dance. BELOW: First place winner in the commercial category was Jarvis Metals Recycling.
2021 parade winners: Commercial: 1st place – WesTech Plumbing; 2nd place – Jarvis Metals Recycling Non-commercial: 1st place – Literacy Lubbock; 2nd place – Alzheimer’s Association 2019 parade winners: Commercial: 1st – American Postal Workers Union #952; 2nd – Covenant Children’s; 3rd – Latino Lubbock Magazine/ Los Hermanos Familia Non-Commercial: 1st – Filipino American Association; 2nd – Roosevelt High School Cheer; 3rd – Lubbock ISD combined bands
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. I really don’t mind getting older, but my body is taking it badly.
Funding by Newby Family
"Age in Place"
77% of adults desire to remain in their homes as they age. Kristen Wilson & Alyssa Valdez Client Care Managers Home Instead Senior Care
At noon, Tuesday, August 9
6630 S. Quaker Ave., Suite G
All session are in person and open to the public.
For ZOOM, please use the link - https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/93712419544 Available by computer, table or phone
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Quiet Moments Calming Aids (NAPS)—Life can be stressful, and just like us, dogs and cats can experience stress caused by loud noises, storms, fear, excitement, travel, grooming, separation anxiety, the addition of a new pet to the family, and even some holidays can be stressful. Solutions are available to help pets manage stressful situations without sedatives. NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aids are veterinarian formulated and recommended to help support the nervous system in reducing stress and tension while promoting rest and relaxation. The unique blend of Thiamine and L-Tryptophan help reduce stress and tension, melatonin helps to promote rest and relaxation, while the ginger helps to support sensitive stomachs which is especially important when traveling. For pet parents looking for hemp-based products, NaturVet now offers Hemp Quiet Moments Calming Aids that contain hemp seed. Quiet Moments is recommended to use when traveling by car, plane, or boat, and is also great for storms, fireworks, travel, grooming, and separation anxiety. Quiet Moments is available in time-release chewable tablets for dogs, room spray, drops and tasty soft chews for dogs and cats. It is manufactured by Garmon Corp., in Temecula, Calif. U.S.A. For more information on products, visit NaturVet.com or call 888-628-8783.
Just as pets can help keep people calm, you can help your furry friends relax when their lives get stressful.
Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You are not alone, and there is help!
A program is designed especially for you. The program is held for 90 minutes a week for 9 weeks.
Senior Transportation To and From Lubbock Adult Activity Center
Transportation for those ages 60+ to our center M-F for lunch, crafts, games and activities. Contact Lubbock Adult Activity Center to register. Call 806-767-2710 For More Information Voluntary Donation Per Trip $1
Brain cells, hair cells, and skin cells – they all die constantly, but fat cells seem to have eternal life.
Our Lady of Grace Hall 3111 Erskine St., 79415 Tuesday, Aug. 2nd - Tuesday, Sept. 27 Each meeting starts at 10 a.m.
Please call. It just may change your life. To register or for more information call
806-743-7821
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