Golden Gazette February 2019 by Gary McDonald

Volume 31, Number 2

February 2019

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

Inside & in February February is Black History Month 1st & 2nd – ½ Price Book Sale ....... page 4

3rd – Day the Music Died 3rd – Super Bowl 9th – Wine & Chocolate Fantasia ............... page 22 14th – Valentine’s Day 16th – Lions Pancake Festival ........... page 6 18th – Presidents Day 21st – Museum by Night ........................ page 2

March 5th – Mardi Gras by Meals on Wheels ...................... page 6

Long-time sweethearts – Thomas and Marie Macon were married on June 10, 1942; that’s 77 years ago this June. A justice of the peace in San Antonio married them during the middle of a trial. The judge stopped the proceedings long enough to make it official that they were married. The couple had to walk through the court room after the ceremony. Then the trial resumed. The high school sweethearts grew up in Ralls, Texas. Both have passed the 90-mark: he is 96, she is 93.

I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones. – Lauren, age 4

Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs. - Chrissy, age 6

You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget. – Jessica, age 8

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Make sweet Norwegian favorites; uncover your roots, Feb. 16 Maybe you know that your great grandfather was from Norway, or that your grandmother was from Sweden. Perhaps your mother has always told you how her grandmother used to make krumkake every year at Christmas time. You were always told your ancestors were Vikings. If you are curious about “finding your Scandinavian roots,” and/or you enjoy making new kinds of goodies, come out on Feb. 16, to Vestlandet’s 5th Annual Heritage Baking Event (and this year genealogy work day) &

Soup Supper. The gathering will get started about 1:30 p.m. in the kitchen and community hall at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 22nd& Avenue W. In the kitchen, members of Vestlandet, the local chapter of the Norwegian Society of Texas, will assist visitors with baking krumkake, Norwegian heart waffles, rosettes, and other nordic favorites. In the Community Hall, a panel of geneaology enthusiasts will be on hand to help visitors investigate their Scandinavian immigrant roots.

In the latter part of the afternoon (3:30 p.m.), attendees are welcome to join the group for homemade soup and to eat the goodies made during the afternoon. For more information, contact Abbie at 806-2522515.

Norwegian krumkake

Friends of Library half-price book sale, Feb. 1-2

The annual Lubbock Friends of the Library Half Price Sale is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 to 2, in the basement of Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. The sale is open to the public. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted. The Lubbock group starts off the new year by slashing already rock-bottom, bargain-basement prices in half. Everything on

the sales floor is discounted – nothing is held back. This does not include online items. In addition to the vast inventory of regular, better, and best books, there is a large selection of multi-media items including movies on DVD, books on CD, and music on vinyl and CD. The inventory of books and music on cassette tape has been discontinued, and the VHS tapes will be discontinued in the future. During this sale most VHS tapes will be available for free. That’s right free VHS movies. FOL prefers not to continue receiving donations of VHS and cassette tapes, but those received will be forwarded to Goodwill. In 2018, Friends of the Library has paid for leased books, audio books, e-books, children’s and adults’ book groups, a new and better internal control system, education of library staff, the Make Kids Count program with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, and so much more. The money you spend at the sales goes to advance the cause of literacy for the children of Lubbock, as well as all the current patrons of our library and all of its branches. New members and new volunteers are welcome at any time. Book donations can be placed in storage sheds at 82nd & Frankford, 5520 19th, and 5034 Frankford. Collection bins are inside each of the libraries during regular business hours.

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WANTED: This 1950s photo was taken when purebred herds of Hereford cattle were maintained at the Four Sixes Ranch. By 2007 this Hereford base had been phased out and replaced with a Black Angus program. Industry audits suggest that about 68 percent of the commercial cattle in the industry are black-hided, which indicates that Angus genetics are the most widespread. Ranchers today use multiple cattle breeds that best fit their environments and targeted markets.

Beef Cattle Breeds History exhibit opens at ranching center A new exhibit featuring the history and timeline of the beef cattle industry opened in January at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. “The exhibit emphasizes the timeline of the industry over the past 300 years,” explained exhibit co-curator Julie Hodges, Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education at the center. Hodges worked with Dr. Ryan Rathmann, associate professor in the Department of Animal and Food Science at Texas Tech University and holder of the John W. and Doris Jones Professorship. “This exhibit is a unique collection of historic photographs, life-size models of

cattle and interactive kiosks that will give our visitors a hands-on experience,” Hodges said. Resources for educators will be available on the center’s website at nrhc.ttu.edu. Rathmann’s collegiate judging teams have won seven national livestock judging championships in the last eight years and four national meat animal evaluation championships. “While the culture that surrounds ranching has captured the hearts and minds of people from around the world, ranching at its base has always been about providing food and fiber—especially beef—for a growing population,” Hodges said.

Visitors to the exhibit will discover that Christopher Columbus brought the first cattle—Spanish Andalusian—to the Americas during his second voyage to the Caribbean Islands in 1493. In the Southwest, Spanish Andalusian cattle later became known as Texas Longhorns. Shorthorn cattle were imported to the eastern United States as early as 1783, followed by Herefords in 1817 and Angus in 1873. The International Cultural Center also has a new exhibit entitled “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy.” The NRHC is located at 3121 Fourth Street. The International Cultural Center is located at 601 Indiana Ave.

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You are invited to the

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HALF-PRICE

BOOK SALE Friday-Saturday, February 1-2, 9 am-5 pm Open to the Public

Mahon Library Basement 1306 9th Street Downtown Lubbock Serving Lubbock Since 1967

Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted.

A Heart-to-Heart Talk By Randal C. Hill American Heart Month was established in February 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. At the time, more than half of all U. S. deaths were caused by cardiovascular disease. Worldwide, it’s the leading cause of death and cuts down about 18 million people each year. Sadly, it’s a number that’s expected to rise to more than 23 million annually by 2030, little more than a decade away. In the U.S., 1 out of 4 Americans will die from heart disease, and millions of us have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure (half don’t have it under control), high cholesterol (having diabetes, being obese, smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough physical activity all contribute to unhealthy levels) and smoking (37 million American adults smoke, an activity that plays havoc with blood vessels and is the leading cause of preventable death). Conditions and behaviors that affect one’s risk for heart disease: • Obesity (1 in 3 American adults—and 1 in 6 American children—are in this category) • Diabetes (Close to 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, which can damage both blood vessels and nerves) • Physical activity (Only 1 in 5 adults gets the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity) • Unhealthy eating patterns (Most people consume too much salt— spices make a better alternative—and only 1 in 10 eats enough fruits and

vegetables each day) Small steps to get you headed in the right direction. 1. Take a short walk. Even a 10-minute stroll beats lounging in the recliner. 2. Lift something. A two-pound weight or a heavy hardcover book can help tone the arm muscles. 3. Eat one extra fruit or vegetable each day. 4. Eliminate high-calorie, sugarsweetened sodas. 5. Replace chips and cookies with healthy nuts. 6. Swap a red meat dish for fish or other types of seafood once a week. Exercise and physical activities fall into four basic categories: • Endurance (walking, jogging, yard work, dancing) • Strength exercises (lifting weights, using a resistance band) • Balance (standing on one foot, taking Tai Chi) • Flexibility exercises (shoulder, upper arm, and calf stretches; yoga) Dick Clark was once asked how he managed to stay looking so young and healthy. His response: “Choose your parents very carefully.” But while you can’t change your age or your family history, even modest changes to your diet and lifestyle can improve your heart health and lower your risk by as much as 80 percent. If the only change you made was to start walking 2.5 hours a week, that alone could cut your heart risk by up to 30 percent. For more information, contact the American Heart Association at www. heart.org.

Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes

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‘Proud Mary’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival lead singer John Fogerty once recalled seeing a Will Rogers movie about old-time paddle-wheelers. “I believe at one point they actually sing ‘Rolling on the By Randal C. Hill river,’” Fo- wryterhill@msn.com gerty said. “I know that buried deep inside of me are all these little bits and pieces of Americana. It’s deep in my heart, deep in my soul. As I learned in English 101, write about what you know.” Starting in the late 1960s, Fogerty’s band brought images of rural America to the world with a unique musical style dubbed “swamp rock,” which featured southern country music, gritty blues, and a heavy, danceable beat. CCR hailed from California, and none of its members had ever been to the South before fame came their way. The Bay Area quartet had started as the Blue Velvets, then became the Golliwogs before military obligations caused a temporary breakup. When the band members came together again, they gleaned a new name from three sources: Creedence from mutual pal, Credence Newball; Clearwater from a TV beer commercial that promoted the brew as coming “from the land of sky-blue waters;” and Revival for the band members’ commitment to their reformation. The group’s debut album— Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

Creedence Clearwater Revival— featured the minor swamp-rock hit “Susie-Q,” a tune first recorded by Louisianan Dale Hawkins in 1957.

Music fans hailed CCR’s music as a refreshing breakthrough, and many were convinced—erroneously—that the band must have come from the South, so authentic was their sound. Fogerty had a small notebook in which he scribbled song-title ideas. “My first entry was ‘Proud Mary,’” he said. “I didn’t know what those two words meant, but I liked how they sounded together.” Fogerty took his guitar and began playing a song introduction he had been working on, the chord riff based on the opening to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. “I didn’t like how Beethoven had composed it. I preferred hitting the first chord hard for emphasis, not the fourth…When I added rhythm to the chords, the song had the motion of a boat. I had always loved Mark Twain’s writing and the music of Stephen Foster, so I wrote lyrics about a riverboat…I finished most of the song in two hours. Then I opened my notebook for a song title. There was ‘Proud Mary.’” Not happy with the way the tune sounded when his band recorded it, Fogerty stayed behind that day and overdubbed all the background vocal parts himself after the other members had left the studio. A long-time fan of black music, he sought a more authentic feel and

claimed to channel rhythm-and-blues icons Wilson Pickett and Howlin’ Wolf for the re-recording. It was Wolf’s bluesy influence that led Fogerty to pronounce turnin’ as toinin’ and burnin’ as boinin.’ “Proud Mary”—a Billboard Number Two chart hit—came from

CCR’s second album, Bayou Country, a million-seller which fed the music-from-the-south rumor even more. For Ike and Tina Turner, their sizzling 1971 remake became a million-seller—and their biggest single ever.

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Lubbock Lions Club annual pancake festival set for Feb. 16

Each year the Lubbock Lions Club hosts the largest pancake festival in the world to support local charities. Flippin’ to Make a Difference is set for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door. Children 3 and under eat free. Advance tickets are available from any Lions Club member, at the Lubbock Lions Club office, all Bolton Oil/Gas locations, or call 763-4789, and lubbocklions. org until 3 p.m. Feb. 16. The Lubbock Lions Club, founded in 1929, is the largest Lions Club in North America. The annual pancake festival has a festive atmosphere with entertainment, melt-inyour-mouth pancakes, and activities for the family.

The Lubbock Lions Club annual pancake festival is set for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door. Children 3 and under eat free.

Plenty of product has been ordered to fulfill the Club’s promise of “all you can eat.” Here’s the order: Pancake mix – nearly 6,000 pounds Pancake syrup – 41,000 ounces Milk/orange juice – 46,500 servings

Cotton candy – 2,000+ bags Coffee – 240 gallons Sausage links – 72,000 links Bacon – more than 23,000 slices Plates – 36,750 Margarine – 17,280 ounces Bubble gum – 3,850 pieces Face tattoos – 2,000+

Mardi Gras set for March 5

Mardi Gras 2019 is set for 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 5 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The Lubbock Meals on Wheels event will include food from 35+ local restaurants and food vendors, live music by Bo Garza, beads and cash bar, children’s activities, silent auction, and benefit drawings featuring Southwest Airlines tickets. Tickets purchased in ad-

vance are $40 for adults, $10 for children 17 & under. Tickets are available at lubbockmealsonwheels.org, 806-792-7971, 2304 34th St., and Select-a-Seat (+ service charge), and at the door for $45.

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By James K. White The meaning of the term “rodeo” has changed over the years. For decades, the Spanish word simply meant “roundup,” which was often a seasonal event wherein cattle were gathered, partitioned into owners’ groups and branded. Records indicate that “rodeo” was first used as a reference to a cowboy-skills competition in 1916. Actual competitions came about much earlier, but were not generally called rodeos. More than one location claims to be the site of Earth’s first rodeo. Some assertions are of somewhat suspicious provenance – like that Cro-Magnon vs. Neanderthal event in 96,000 B.C. I suppose this is not top secret since I read about it in a December 2018 magazine: The U.S. Navy has new mini-subs stored inside some full-sized submarines. Those smaller vehicles can detach and deliver 6 scuba-equipped SEALS to desired locations. Dubbed Proteus, the mini-subs have autonomous modes that can be used to do surveillance, deposit explosive devices, or pick-up/ deliver payloads weighing up to 3,600 pounds. The Proteus can then return to a mother sub and re-attach. The innovative devices are

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battery-powered with an undisclosed travel range. Wow or something. In California at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), one can find the world’s largest laser. The megalaser is approximately the size of three football ﬁelds and can be used to release energy equivalent to two pounds of TNT onto a target the size of an English pea. Currently, the apparatus is being designed to trigger nuclear fusion reactions, combining nuclei of hydrogen atoms to form helium atoms while releasing really big bunches of energy (not a commonly used technical phrase) much the same way stars do. Knock on wood. One recent survey released by Harvard University shows that one group of people with an average age of 19 was signiﬁcantly more superstitious than a similar-sized group with an average age of 70. Are you a devotee of Olea europaea (olives)? I have news that might cause you to become alarmed: Olive trees over most of Europe are under serious attacks from a bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa. The infection is spread by sap-sucking insects which have been recently been discovered in the Americas.

There seems to be no scientiﬁc consensus on which is the strongest muscle in the human body. The ﬁve contenders are heart, masseter (on jaw), soleus (on calf), gluteus maximus, and uterus. Part of the problem involved in ranking is how to measure strength – maximum power, endurance, or some complex combination of those two traits. Well, enjoy a rodeo if you have the opportunity – and have a great day. Got tasered picking up my friend from the airport today. Apparently security doesn’t like it when you shout, “Hi, Jack!”

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Newly renovated Lifestyle Centre at Covenant Covenant Medical Center hosted a grand re-opening and blessing of the Covenant LifeStyle Centre on Jan. 9 on the top floor of the east parking garage. Every inch of the 32,500 square foot fitness facility was renovated in 2018. Improvements were made to include a larger physical therapy center and a larger cardiac rehab training center. The main floor also received all new, state-of-the-art equipment. All machines include monitors with instructions on how to properly use the equipment, while all cardio machines also include TV’s for watching Netflix, TV and listening to music. The main floor has been reconfigured to include exercise studios

for cycling and other instructor-led classes, as well as video-on-demand classes. An additional 5,500 square feet of space was added to include a large exercise studio, a smaller studio, and a 3,000 square feet Performance Zone with a 60-foot turf lane. General updates were made to the existing indoor pool, and the men’s and women’s locker rooms received a complete overhaul. Planning the updates took about one year, while the renovation was completed in 11 months. The Covenant LifeStyle Centre is open to Covenant caregivers and the public. Memberships start at $45/ month for individuals and $66/month for families.

On the top floor of the east parking garage, the renovated LifeStyle Centre is a 32,500 square-foot fitness facility with all-new, state-of-theart equipment that includes a larger physical therapy center and a larger cardiac rehab training center.

Life only comes around once, so do whatever makes you happy, and be with whoever makes you smile.

Every moment matters. Don’t waste a single one. For over 35 years, Covenant Heart and Vascular Institute has provided everything from routine community health screenings to advanced heart procedures. There are many serious causes of chest pain including heart attacks, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing chest pain – come see the specialists at the only certified Chest Pain Center in Lubbock. Together, we’ll help ensure you’re enjoying every moment with a full heart. To learn more and take an online risk assessment, visit covenanthealth.org/heart.

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Boom Times in the Bronx: ‘Sh-Boom’ Can you possibly listen to “Sh-Boom” without smiling? The classic ’50s hit opens a capella, with five unpolished voices united in razorsharp harmony, promising that “Life could be a dream” before launching into teenromance lyrics punctuated by nonsense syllables. Silly but fun, and one of the most enduring of rock’s early doo-wop anthems, “Sh-Boom” emerged just as black music was beginning to weave itself into the fabric of early (mainly white) rock ‘n’ roll. Yet this iconic ditty and the group who created it almost never found fame. The Chords, who formed in 1951, had all attended Morris High School in the Bronx. They often met after school on street corners to practice their collective com-

position. (All five members are listed as the writers.) Much of the ditty was based on local slang, part of which may have been influenced by cold-war concerns of the time concerning Russia dropping an atom bomb on us. Chord Buddy McRae once said, “When [the kids on the block] talked to each other, they’d say, ‘Hey, man, boom, how ya doin’?” Fellow member Jimmy Keyes added, “’Boom’ was the slang word…We would take the ‘boom” and make

it sound like a bomb: shhhBOOM!’” The lads employed scat singing and tossed numerous nonsense syllables into the lyrical stew, including such deathless phrases as “hey nonnie ding dong,” “a flip a dooba dip” and “a lang a lang a lang.” (Eat your heart out, Bob Dylan!) A talent agent discovered the Chords singing while using the echoey acoustics of a subway station to enhance their vocalizing, and the group eventually found their way to a recording session at

Atlantic Records. Atlantic, however, opted to promote the young men doing a cover version - a perfectly legal business maneuver at the time - of Patti Page’s recent smash “Cross Over the Bridge” and relegated “Sh-Boom” to the typically ignored B side of the single. But hip DJs soon “flipped” the disc and sent “Sh-Boom” into the stratosphere. Taking advantage of the song’s soaring popularity, Mercury Records brought Toronto’s Crew-Cuts into their Chicago studio, where orchestra leader David Carroll created a peppy but bland arrangement that bleached out the rawness of the Chords’ original. Even the Crew-Cuts’ spoken bridge in the middle became a pop throwaway reading compared to the Chords’

playful but obviously erotic narrative: Every time I look at you, something is on my mind If you’d do what I want you to, Baby, we’d be so fine In the summer of 1954, the Crew-Cuts’ cover shot to Number 1 and stayed there for nine weeks, while the Chords’ superior original followed closely behind and reached Number 5. Thankfully, the CrewCuts’ version has since faded into the mists of time, but the Chords’ offering was given new life when it was featured in the Disney Pixar’s “Cars.” Perhaps more important is the fact that the Chords’ “ShBoom” became the first Top Ten hit by a black harmony group and helped lay the foundation of mainstream rock ‘n’ roll.

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The best and ‘worst of’ Texas BBQ Yes, folks, I’m writing this month about Lubbock’s masters of BBQ – Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, north side of the Loop, between Quaker and Slide. Besides our great state of Texas, Rudy’s also has corporate-owned locations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. The exception to corporate ownership is Austin, Texas. They have opted to go the franchise-type of business and thus have advertised as “The Worst BBQ in Texas.” Talk about reverse psychology. They have been the busiest ever since. How hilarious is that? Rudy’s hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Daily breakfast hours are 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The phone number for Lubbock’s location is 797-1777. Upon driving up to the front of the building, you will notice on the upper façade – Turkey, Beef, Chicken, Ribs, and Sausage, (not necessarily in that order), in big bold letters for all to see. I call that a “teaser.” There is so much more to the menu. Starting with breakfast, along with all the regular items offered, they include eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and will make up any version of their 14 breakfast tacos. Next in order of popularity, in my opinion, is the all-time favorite, smoked brisket. This is sold either

“moist or lean” and can be included with the outer crust - your choice. My favorite is the moist, large slices, without the crust. If you prefer to dine inside, the menu selection includes 6 sandwiches @ $5 each, and 10 sides from $1.99- $7.49, depending on container size. For the sweet tooth crowd, there are 6 desert choices including the ever-popular peach cobbler. Besides the regular tea or coffee, there is a large assortment of bottled soft drinks kept in large iced tubs. Included is “Mexicola,” which is Mexican Coca-Cola made with pure cane sugar, and yes, the taste is far better. Other meats on the menu include turkey breast, pork loin, spicy chop, pork spare ribs, baby back ribs, half chicken, regular or jalapeno sausage links, pulled pork, and brisket-cutters choice. Whether dining in, or carrying-out, there is a food bar with lots of freebies. The choices are cheesy peppers, sliced dill pickles, huge slices of sweet onions, and, pickled jalapeno peppers.

Bread and 2 choices of sauce are always included. There is a drive-thru for all called-in orders. Please do not pull in this busy lane without a prior order. This is not “fast food.” All orders are processed individually, so be considerate of other patrons behind you. Besides it’s more fun to go inside and watch the process and load up on all those delicious freebies. Catering is available for 100 or more @ $14 /person, and of course delivery and set-up is included. There is also “group meal” which is a service for 10 or more at $11/person, but must be a pick-up order unless it’s a $300+ order, then delivery is available. OK folks, I guess you can tell I love this place. It’s definitely the “best and worst” BBQ Texas has to offer. Can you believe this one? Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all! Cathy Easter P.S. There are too many prices to list, but you get the idea, it’s all very affordable.

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Bypassing probate & other options to consider

You may have heard about the horrors of probate, but it has gotten an undeservedly bad reputation. If you bypass probate, your estate will go to your beneficiaries without any court proceeding, and you may save a certain amount of time and expenses. But there is usually little reason for most people to avoid probate today. States continue to revise probate laws, making them more consumer friendly. For most modestly-sized estates, the probate process now costs little. In fact, there are some good reasons to distribute your property by will. Decisions are binding and have legal finality once the will is probated. Creditors who fail to file claims against the estate within a specific amount of time – usually six months after receiving notice – are out of luck. Some major drawbacks to probate do exist, including the time it can take. The process averages six to nine months to complete but may take up to two years or more for some complex estates, tying up the assets that your family may need. For a larger estate, the cost may be as high as 5% of the estate’s value. If you feel the size and complexity of your estate warrant exploring alternatives to probate, you may want to consider one or more of the following: Transfer your assets to a revocable living trust A trust is like a basket that holds your assets. A revocable living trust (also known as an inter vivos trust) is flexible enough to include almost any asset you own. While you are living, you can act as the trustee and can add or remove property as you see fit. You can also terminate or amend the trust at any time. When you die, your successor

trustee distributes the trust assets to the trust beneficiaries. Trusts require a significant amount of paperwork, are costly to create and maintain, and usually require a lawyer to draw up the documents. A revocable living trust does not shield your estate from creditors, creditors of the estate, or estate taxes. Own property as joint tenancy with rights of survivorship Assets owned as joint tenancy with rights of survivorship pass automatically to the surviving joint owner(s) at your death. To establish joint ownership, you may need to record new real estate deeds, titles for your car or boat, stock and bond certificates, statements of account for mutual funds, registration cards for your bank accounts, and other assets. This costs little and usually does not require a lawyer. Some drawbacks are that the joint owner has immediate access to your property, and the joint owner’s creditors may reach the jointly-held property. Designate beneficiaries Assets pass outside of probate if you establish payable-on-death provisions for your savings accounts and CDs. Ask your agent to set up transfer-on-death provisions for brokerage accounts containing stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Your retirement accounts, such as profit-sharing plans, 401(k)s, and IRAs can also pass along to designated beneficiaries. Life insurance proceeds will avoid probate, provided you name a beneficiary other than your estate. Make lifetime gifts Another way to avoid probate is to simply give away your property to your beneficiaries while you are

living. Carefully planned gifting can also free those assets from gift and estate taxes. The following are usually nontaxable gifts: * Gifts to your spouse * Gifts to qualified charities * Gifts totaling $15,000 (in 2019) or less per person, per year ($30,000 in 2019 if you and your spouse can split the gifts) * Tuition payments on behalf of an individual directly to an educational institution * Medical care expenses paid directly to the provider on behalf of an individual. Other ways to bypass or minimize probate If your estate is small enough to meet state guidelines, your beneficiaries can simply claim your assets by presenting a notarized affidavit. About half of the states set a limit of

$10,000 to $20,000 of the qualified estate value; most of the other states allow as much as $100,000. You can generally deduct estate expenses from your qualified estate value, such as taxes, debts, loans, or family allowance payments, plus the value of any other assets that pass outside probate (e.g., a home jointly owned with a spouse). Real estate is usually disqualified from claims by affidavit. Therefore, your estate may qualify even if it is fairly large. Expect the process to take 30 to 45 days. Another method is for your executor to file for summary, or simplified probate. This streamlined process is generally a paper filing only, requiring no attorney. States vary widely regarding the allowable size of an estate for simplified probate. Provided by Zach Holtzman, financial advisor

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The One Time I Gave a Perfect Speech By Charlotte Davidson It was 1981. I was Assistant Commissioner of Tourism for the state of Tennessee. Working for the governor. Doing all of the advertising to get tourists to come to Tennessee on their vacations -- ads in Southern Living, TV spots in northern cities, booths in travel shows in Ohio and Detroit and luncheons and booths at all of the big tour bus conventions.

Well, that was the year the Babe Ruth Baseball World Series was being played in my little hometown of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Now, I don’t know how the city fathers of the “burg” got the Babe Ruth World series. Maybe a good sales pitch. Or maybe because the Rotary Club City Park had one very, very fine baseball field. But whatever magic wand had been waved, the

baseball players and fans were coming to small town Tennessee. And the town’s newspaper editor called and asked me if I would come down and give the breakfast speech to the teams and then pitch out the first ball. He called on a busy morning, and in my state job stupor, I said yes. So, I thought and thought about what to say to a bunch of 14-year olds before the big game –and I had nothing. So, I put it off thinking the creative light bulb would be shining over my head –but I thought of nothing. So I thought – I will think of something as I drive the 75 miles to Lawrenceburg. That morning I was in a panic as I drove through Brentwood, Franklin, Columbia, Mt Pleasant, all the little towns along the way racking my brain for inspiration –nothing. So the moment came. I was introduced with all the flair and fan fair of a celebrity, and I got up and faced a hundred hungry, I got to keep the baseball I excited, frightened teenage boys on the threw out that day. Of course, I morning of one of the most important days still have it. of their lives. Heroes or failures. This was their day. So, I walked to the podium and said. “Well guys, this is one of the most exciting days of your lives. And I have been thinking for weeks about just what I know, or what I have to say to all of you, as you get ready to play one of the most important games of your lives. And, I have to honestly say to all of you, “I’ve got nothing.” So, let’s eat.” The room got deathly quiet, and then I got When they told me I would throw out the first ball, the most applause I I thought they meant from the bleachers. But no, have ever gotten at any I had to throw it over the plate from the mound. I did move in a bit and got it over the plate. If I had speech. And, I guess I known their intentions I certainly would not have deserved it. After all, it worn a dress and blazer and these funky shoes. was a perfect speech.

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Back pain & sciatica workshop, Feb. 23 Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. Feb. 23. The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806771-8010. This free workshop is for you if: You’ve missed work due to low back pain or sciatica. You’ve missed out on family vacations or activities you love because you’re afraid of aggravating your sciatica.

You’ve found yourself worrying more about your pain, numbness, or tingling more than living your life. You’ve tried everything and just want to get back to normal. Come listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of back pain and sciatica, and the 3 things you can to to relieve it.

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Parks and Recreation offers over 600 activities for all ages from Mommy and Me classes to activities for older adults and everything in between! Get your Spring Activity Guide on January 13 at www.playlubbock.com or call 775-2673 to have one mailed to your home. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram!

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Friends of The Library Half-Price Sale LUBBOCK ADULT Activity Center* 2001 19th Street (806) 767-2710

Feb 1 and 2, 9 am Free, All Ages, Sale will take place in the Mahon Library basement. For info call (806) 775-2852.

Black History Movie Month

Community Center* 213 40th Street (806) 767-2704

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 2 pm, Free All Ages, Celebrate Black History Month with old comedies. Simmons Community Ctr

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Da Vinci’s Masters

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and Adult Activity Centers* 2004 Oak Avenue (806) 767-2700 (CC) (806) 767-2708 (SR)

TREJO Supercenter* 3200 Amherst Street (806) 767-2705

HOMESTEAD Older Adult Program* 5401 56th St. (Inside Homestead Apts.) (806) 687-7898

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Tue, Feb 5, 5:30 pm 11/wks, Free, All Ages We will explore the basic principles of art and design to help you create your own masterpiece. Trejo Supercenter

My Furry Valentine

Sat, Feb 9, 1 pm, $5/family Bring your furry sweetheart spiffed up for music, food, dog activities, photos and more! Maxey Community Ctr

February 2019

Valentine’s Activities Valentine Party

Thu, Feb 14, 1 pm Free, 50+, Exchange Valentine cards, play bingo. Refreshments will be served. Rawlings Community Ctr

Sweetheart’s Social

Thu, Feb 14, 2 pm, Free, 50+ Sweethearts of all ages can dance the afternoon away. Simmons Community Ctr

Valentine Dinner & Dance Thu, Feb 14, 6-9 pm, $5, 50+ Treat your sweetheart to an evening of fun and dancing. Bring a side dish and we’ll provide the main course. Rawlings Community Ctr

Valentine’s Day Dance

Thu, Feb 14, 6-9 pm, $3, 50+ Dance the night away with a variety of music.

Sweetheart Dance

Thu, Feb 14, 6-9:30 pm $6, 40+, Live Music, Bring your sweetheart to our annual Sweetheart Dance. Lubbock Adult Activity Ctr

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5 BBQ Chicken Breast 12 Polish Sausage

18 Beef Tips/Rice 25 Salisbury Steak

19 Sloppy Joe on Bun 26 Cheeseburger

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Free, 45+, 12-week fitness and nutrition program. Special gift when you complete the program. Simmons - Feb 1, 11 am LAAC - Feb 15, 10:30 am

$5/class, Ages 18+, New! English as a Second Language will help improve your English skills. Beginner & intermediate level. Maxey - Feb 2, 9 am or 11 am Simmons - Feb 5, 5:30 pm

Adult ESL Intermediate Jan 28, 6/wk course, $10/wk Ages 18+, English as a Second Language for intermediate level students. Every Monday & Wednesday.

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Join friends for breakfast and games! 9 am, $2 LAAC - Fri, Feb 8 Rawlings - Fri, Feb 8 Simmons - Wed, Feb 26

Sat, Feb 9, 11 am, Free Bring your homemade salsa and enter the contest for the best tasting salsa in Lubbock. Lubbock Adult Activity Ctr Thu, Feb 21, 1 pm, Free Ages 50+, Swap and sample your favorite recipes, socialize, and leave with new recipes to make. Rawlings Community Ctr

Services for Older Adults For seniors ages 60+, we provide transportation to and from your home to our 5 sites for a suggested donation of $2/round trip. Call 767-2710 for info. We also serve a hot, nutritious lunch at Noon Mon-Fri at 5 sites with a suggested donation of $3. Seniors under 60 can eat for a cost of $8.50

Serving Hot Lunches to Citizens Ages 60+ Monday-Friday 12:00 noon

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Fitness, Fun & Learning Texercise

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6 Sweet & Sour Pork 13 Beef Stew

7 BBQ Beef Sandwich 14 Charbroiled Beef Patty

1 Roast Pork 8 Hot Dog on Bun 15 Chicken & Noodle Casserole

20 Chicken Fried Steak 27 Shaved Turkey Sandwich

21 Beef Taco Bake 28 Chicken Fajita

22 Pork Chop

Lunch: Age 60+ $3 Voluntary Donation, Under 60 $8.50 Fee - Transportation: Age 60+ $1 Voluntary Donation/One-Way Trip For a complete menu, visit one of our five older active adult lunch sites! Lunch Sites are denoted by * in the left column.

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ACCEPTANCE and enjoying life anyway! I’m sure you remember injuries you had as a child. I’m not talking about, “Mama I need a Band-Aid,” kind of injuries. I’m talking about where you really hurt yourself. If you are lucky, you moved into adulthood without a major injury. But who goes through all of life without some kind of injury? A man brought his teenage son in to see me one day because he was hit with a baseball very close to his elbow. It was very swollen and bruised. It had happened the night before in a game. I treated him and sent him home to ice and made an appointment to see him again the following day. The next day, the dad walked in without his son. He said, “I want to see you today. My son is fine.” I said, “That is youth for you. If that had been me or you, we would be recovering for weeks!” Are you impatient while recovering from an injury? It’s like, “Hey, I’d tired of having this cough” or “I’m tired of this recovery process. I’m not a fan of rehab.” Welcome to senior living. It is more than Medicare and Social Security. It is all about the body. Even when you are in good shape, it takes longer to heal your tissues when you are older. I don’t like it, but that is the way it is. No matter whether you are

recovering from a surgery or from an injury, as we age, recovery simply takes longer. When I can’t change something, I know it is in my best interest to accept it. “Lord, give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.” Right? And the one thing none of us can change is our age. Acceptance is a big part of getting older. Acceptance of the way things are in your life. Acceptance that your friend died. Acceptance that your friend had to move to be closer to one of the children. Acceptance that your husband/wife died. Acceptance that I can’t live alone anymore. Older age is all about accepting the way things are in your life. And enjoying life anyway! That might mean the question: Is it time to give up driving or is time to hire someone to mow the grass? And it can even go so far as: Is it time to go into an assisted living facility or even into a nursing home? I didn’t say acceptance was easy. But it is easier than fighting reality. Little by little, you let go of one thing after another. When you were younger,

you did too, but not at the rate that it comes toward you as a senior. The longer you live, the more you will need to adapt to changes that you don’t really want or invite. It is the way of life. As you get older, there are many questions you need to ask yourselves. I’ve noticed most people like to avoid these issues, but the issue doesn’t go away by avoiding it. Usually what happens is the issue causes problems for those who are attempting to help you, often your children. How much time and energy does someone else have to exert to help you? At some point, they may not be able to continue. They have to consider their health and their life, too. The real question is how do we face all that we have to face in older age while enjoying life and having a good time? I think it boils down to that word acceptance. By having thought of these questions before the need arises, and having some kind of plan in writing, you will be afforded the luxury of putting your fear aside and enjoying the moments you are given. And you are given NOW.

The first of the year is a good time to evaluate your situation because as we know, things change. Are there a few things in your house that you could have done to make it safer? Are there areas where you have almost fallen? Could a repair be done? If you have a yard, what might need to be done to make it easier to keep? Please avoid heights. There is a time in your life

where you need to say, “I won’t be climbing any more ladders.” “I won’t be getting on the roof of the house anymore.” You know that is true and yet, “Today you feel good, and you think you can do it.” Right? Have some firm rules and follow them. With a plan in place, enjoy your older years. What would you like to do today? This week? This month? Enjoy these days like there is no tomorrow.

New Neighbors luncheon, Feb. 8 “Three Families, Three Vineyards, One Vision” will be presented by Trilogy Cellars at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. New Neighbors club members, guests, and interested individuals are welcome to attend the monthly luncheon. You do not need to be new to the Lubbock area to participate. New Neighbors is a 40+ year-old club and continues to offer activities such as Out to Lunch Bunch, Book Club, Movie Lovers, Bridge, Mahjong, various card games, and other interest groups. Cost for the luncheon is $15 and reservations are required. For more information, contact Linda McLaughlin at 806808-0791 or linda.clousseau@gmail.com

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Page 16 • February 2019 • Golden Gazette Pre-Modern Bibles: From Dead Sea Scrolls to Complutensian Polyglot Bible, Museum of Texas Tech, largest collection of original and facsimile biblical manuscripts ever assembled in West Texas, free exhibit continues through March 3, at the museum, 3301 4th St.,

www.museum.ttu.edu Feb. 1 - No Politics Day Half-price Book Sale – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mahon Library basement, 1306 9th

St. in downtown Lubbock. First Friday Art Trail - free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route. Feb. 2 - Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Half-price Book Sale – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mahon Library basement, 1306 9th St. in downtown Lubbock. Roundtable Luncheon, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Paul Anderson presents “The Man in the High Castle” which leads to the Honor flight, $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Fiber Arts Society – crochet

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and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info. Feb. 3 - Feed the Birds Day Feb. 4 - Thank a Mailman Feb. 5 - Weatherman’s Day Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society – 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Feb. 6 - Chopsticks Day Feb. 7 - Send a Card to a Friend Day Feb. 8 - Kite Flying Day “Three Families, Three Vineyards, One Vision” presented by Trilogy Cellars at 10:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. New Neighbors Club. $15 for luncheon; reservations required. 806-8080791 or linda.clousseau@ gmail.com. Feb. 9 - National Pizza Day The Art of Illumination – at the Museum of Texas Tech, in the Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium and Sculpture Court. 11 a.m. – film: The Illuminator; 1 p.m. Illuminator demonstration. Roundtable Luncheon, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Kimberly Gramm, senior managing director “The Innovation Hub at Research Park,” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Wine & Chocolate Fantasia - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Llano Estacado Winery.

$75 tickets available for purchase online, in person, or by calling Llano at 806745-2258. Partial proceeds benefit the Southwest Parkinson’s Society. Shoulder pain workshop learn to manage shoulder pain or soreness at a free workshop on rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m., held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or reservation, call 806-771-8010. Feb. 10 - Umbrella Day Feb. 11 - Clean out Your Computer Day UMC Better Breathers Club -- a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Meets the second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza. Feb. 12 - Lost Penny Day Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222. 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Quilters – The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group -- Furrs’ Cafeteria, 6001 Slide Road, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Room; purchase your own meal (or you do

(See Enriching Lives, Page 19)

Golden Gazette • February 2019 • Page 17 The Garrison Institute on Aging will continue the Care Partner Program; Lean on Me beginning Feb. 19. The program is designed to assist care partners of those who suffer from dementia or any other chronic diseases. Individuals who provide a caregiving service for loved ones need to receive support, education and encouragement while ensuring that their individual needs are met. For more details, call 806-743-7821 or 806-743-1217. Pre-registration is recommended. The Garrison Institute on Aging began a workshop in January for the public in Chronic Disease Self-Management. The workshop assists adults with strategies to empower and improve overall wellbeing. Self-management workshops complement clinical care and are evaluated and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Call 806-743-7821 for more information on exact dates and to register. Pre-registration is required. The Garrison Institute on Aging will resume the monthly Healthy Aging Lecture Series at 3 p.m. Feb. 27. The February speaker is Allison Childress Ph.D. from Texas Tech. Her topic is “Nutrition and Aging.” In this session Dr. Childress will present strategies to emphasize the importance of nutrition and how it contributes to your quality of life. Call 743-7821 for more information.

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Five Facts you did not know about Valentine’s Day… 1. Alexander Graham Bell applied for the patent for the telephone on Valentine’s Day. 2. Physicians in the 1800s prescribed patients a dose of chocolate to cure the pains of a lost love. 3. A tea shop owner in England (Cadbury Chocolates) created the world’s first heart shaped box for Valentine’s Day. 4. Americans spend more than $100. On Valentine’s Day. 5. The first valentine was written by the Duke of New Orleans in 1415 while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.

De-clutter, recycle items, and donate to local non-profits listed below. All items can be dropped off at the Garrison Institute on Aging, 6630 S Quaker, Suite G or call 806-743-7787 to arrange for pickup. You will find more information on these projects and volunteer opportunities below. The Stockings for Servicemen Project sent more than 3,000 Christmas boxes to service personnel serving in South Korea and special operations overseas. Items being collected are small, unused toiletries, playing cards, new or used Christmas cards. business promotional items such as pens, pencils, note pads, koozies, and bag clips. The Community Chris-

tian Church of Lubbock works year round to prepare gift baskets for sale before the holidays. Items requested are wired edged ribbon, medium and large baskets, small items (holiday decorations or any small collectible), craft items, and seed packets. Donation of yarn, fabric or any craft items are accepted for RSVP Comfort Corps. Some of the items made include afghans, lap

robes, yarn caps and scarves, adult bibs, baby items, and booties. RSVP Volunteer Opportunities - If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help you. We coordinate with more than 60 organizations that can use your assistance. Volunteer assignments can vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you. For details, contact the RSVP office at 806-743-7787. Kindness is one of the most important things in life and shows humanity more than anything else. ~ Anonymous See you next month.

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Have you had shoulder pain or soreness in the last 30 days? Learn to manage shoulder pain or soreness at a free workshop on rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m. Feb. 9.

around the house, or get dressed. You have tried everything, and just want to get back to normal. Come listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people living with shoulder pain can to that could lead to surgery. Discover the causes of rotator cuff injuries. Find out what the worst sleeping position is for people with shoulder pain is, and learn the 3 best rotator cuff exercises.

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not have to eat); call 806748-5870 for more info. Feb. 13 - Get a Different Name Day Feb. 14 - Organ Donor Day Caregiver Support Group – 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565. Feb. 15 - Singles Awareness Feb. 16 - Do a Grouch a Favor Day Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales. “Find your Scandinavian roots,” make new kinds of goodies, at Vestlandet’s 5th Annual Heritage Baking Event (and this year genealogy work day) & Soup Supper, about 1:30 p.m. in the kitchen and community hall at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 22nd& Avenue W. For more info, call 806-2522515. Lubbock Lions Club annual pancake festival - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets $7 in advance, $9 at the door. Children 3 & under eat free. When your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you’re hooked for life. When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

Feb. 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 18 - Drink Wine Day Feb. 19 - Chocolate Mint Day Care Partner Program: Lean on Me. Healthy Lubbock Program, 11 a.m. to noon, free, light snacks provided. Registration is requested. 6630 S. Quaker, Suite G, 743-7821. www. ttuhsc.edu/garrison. 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Feb. 20 - Love Your Pet Day Feb. 21 - Card Reading Day Museum By Night: 90th Birthday Party – 6-8 p.m., live music, games, cake, cash bar. Free. Museum of Texas Tech, 3301 4th St. Feb. 22 – Be Humble Day Feb. 23 - Open That Bottle Night Roundtable Luncheon, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Shanna Hargrave with New Legacy Home for Women, “New Story, New Life, New Legacy,” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. Free. Held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806771-8010. Feb. 24 - Tortilla Chip Day Feb. 25 - Pistol Patent Day Feb. 26 - Pistachio Day Care Partner Program: Lean on Me. Healthy Lubbock Program, 11 a.m. to noon, free, light snacks provided. Registration is

requested. 6630 S. Quaker, Suite G, 743-7821. www. ttuhsc.edu/garrison. 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Feb. 27 - No Brainer Day Healthy Aging Lecture Series – 3-4 p.m. speaker is Allison Childress Ph.D. from Texas Tech, “Nutrition and Aging.” Strategies to emphasize the importance of nutrition. Call 7437821 for more info. Carillon Windsong building, in the Caprock Room, 4002 16th St. Snacks provided. Free. Feb. 28 - Tooth Fairy Day Retired Teachers meeting – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, RSVP required - navrkal@swbell.net or 786-8800

Coming in March: Mardi Gras 2019 - 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Local restaurants and food vendors, live music by Bo Garza, beads and cash bar, children’s activities, silent auction, and benefit drawings. Tickets purchased in advance are $40 for adults, $10 for children 17 & under. Tickets available at lubbockmealsonwheels.org, 806-792-7971, 2304 34th St., and Select-aSeat (+ service charge), and at the door for $45. Note: To add an event, delete an event, or make changes, email maedwards@wordpub.com or call 744-2220 by the 20th of the month for the following month’s publication.

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‘Deprescribing’ can be valuable tool in managing polypharmacy Reducing the number of medications older adults use can have surprising beneﬁts, according to research presented in a new issue of the journal Public Policy & Ag-

ing Report from The Gerontological Society of America. Ti t l e d “ C o m o r b i d ity, Deprescribing, and the Healthcare of Older People,” the issue explores the role of

deprescribing as a solution to polypharmacy. Deprescribing is the process of identifying and discontinuing drugs in which existing or potential harm

outweighs beneﬁts for an individual patient’s care goals, current level of functioning, life expectancy, values, and preferences. James Goodwin, Ph.D., then the chief scientist at Age UK, served as guest editor. He joined with Public Policy & Aging Report Editorin-Chief Brian Kaskie, Ph.D., of the University of Iowa to write an introduction for the issue’s 10 articles. They summarized the authors’ identification of several factors that contribute to polypharmacy in older adults. An increasing complexity of health care delivery, irrespective of the national setting, leading to problems of coordination between caregivers, physicians, and patients. The rise of co-morbidities and chronic long-term illnesses as the population ages. The huge numbers of available pharmaceuticals and their widespread use. The construction of guidelines based on single diseases, randomized control trials of low external validity, and drugs untested in the older population. Marginalization and disempowerment of older pa-

tients, with the absence of shared decision-making. A culture in Western so-

cieties that is expectant of medical intervention at all levels. Collectively, the articles in the new Public Policy & Aging Report addressed ethical and policy issues related to deprescribing and explored the application of this approach in practice, including how to address barriers to deprescribing. “And as this edition shows, we know more than ever about the current state of polypharmacy, a modern epidemic which has the potential to blight the lives of millions of older people. Yet progress is slow,” Goodwin and Kaskie state. “Let us hope that by extending our understanding and the possibilities for improvement, we reduce the risks and increase the health and quality of life of our aging populations.”

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Board administration & directors announced at Lubbock Chamber Abel Castro is the new chairman of the 2019 Board of Directors for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Castro is an executive vice president at First Bank & Trust and has been there for nearly 18 years, now serving as its senior treasury management officer. He lived in San Antonio where

he worked as a bank examiner for the Texas Banking Department and then as the credit officer at Broadway Bank. He then moved to Slaton, working at Citizens Bank (Centennial Bank) and earned the prestigious Man of the Year award in 2000, presented by the Slaton Chamber of Commerce for

Wine & Chocolate Fantasia set for Feb. 9 The 22nd annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasia will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Llano Estacado Winery. The Wine & Chocolate Fantasia will feature more than two dozen competitors who spend weeks designing a chocolate sculpture along with samples of chocolate delights for guests to enjoy. The $75 tickets are available for purchase online, in person, or by calling Llano at 806-745-2258. Partial proceeds benefit the Southwest Parkinson’s Society. Tickets include complimentary wine, chocolate samples, light hor d’oeuvres, and a commemorative glass. More than 5,000 samples were served at the 21st annual event, including a new savory category in which guests enjoyed shrimp drizzled with a white choco-

late sauce and brisket bites smothered in creamy mole sauce. Local celebrity judges as well as experts from across the country will be awarding prizes. Aaron McInnis of Man vs. Cake will be one of the judges. Stephanie Irvin is the event manager at the winery. “We are so excited for this year’s 22nd Wine & Chocolate Fantasia,” Irvin said. “We’ve seen so many amazing chocolate sculptures in the past including Raider with a smoking gun, peacocks with 3-foot-long chocolate tails, and Llano wine bottles. “The creativity is unbelievable, and we cannot wait to see what this year will have in store with our Old Hollywood theme.” Llano Winery is located at 3426 FM 1585, Lubbock.

his volunteer work in the city. Castro moved back to the Hub City in 2001 and has been involved with the Lubbock Chamber since 2004 and has served in many capacities including director on its board and executive committee, treasurer, vice chairman of membership, chairman elect, and now chairman. Castro’s focus as the 2019 chairman will be continuing the success of the Chamber’s Diversity Summit which was initiated last year under the direction of then Chairman Cory Powell. His passion is education and as such plans to be a strong advocate for the Texas Tech University Veterinary School and the approval of a comprehensive Texas public education finance reform effort, believing that a strong educational system is paramount for the continued success of our kids and workforce development. The 2019 executive committee members are: Chairman of the Board: Abel Castro | FirstBank & Trust Chairman-Elect: Gabe Vitela | One Guy from Italy – 50th St. Immediate Past Chairman: Cory Powell | TTU Mentor Tech – Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Treasurer: Dave Marcinkowski | Madera Residential Secretary: Eddie McBride | Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman – Business Advocacy: Dana Madi-

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Never too old to fall in love: The story continues

By Margaret Merrell The original story was written for the February 2008 Golden Gazette. It was the mysterious affair I had meeting and getting to know a new love. It had been a lonely time for me following the passing of my precious Oreana, a miniature Schnauser. She was my dear companion for 17 years and three months. We traveled together across the country on camping and fishing trips or visiting relatives. One of her favorite places was a cabin in the mountains of New Mexico with a great trout stream near by. Oreana would get so excited when I reeled in a trout, she would sometimes leap into the stream to help. Those were happy days. I promised I would never get so attached to a pet again. Famous last words. About one year later, I went to the local animal shelter to help my granddaughter look for a cat to adopt. It was there I was introduced to the A wife asks her husband, “Could you please go shopping for me and buy a carton of milk, and if they have avocados, get 6. A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, “Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?” He replied, “They had avocados”

possibility of a new friend, but was too unsure to make the decision for several days. The story in the 2008 Golden Gazette tells that story in full. My new companion was an adult female, mixed hound with scarlett fur and big brown eyes. It was a natural thing to name her Miss Scarlett. The next year, we adopted a darling black, young female with some Chihuahua heritage, whom we dubbed Miss Prissy. Prissy she was and still is. Here it is, 11 years after writing “You are never too old to fall in love,” and the three of us are still

in fairly good health for our and over. ages. Remember, “You are nevWe do not travel as we once did, but our big back yard with large trees has plenty of running and walking space. We have had lots of adventures with feral cats, snails and baby doves. Miss Scarlett and Miss Prissy have furnished me with material for a number of stories. Please, dear readers, never feel you are too old to enjoy the joy and love you can give and receive from some precious pet, canine or feline or other, that you can adopt from the animal shelter. Your efforts will be repaid over

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