Volume 34, Number 1
January 2022
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
In January & Inside 1st New Year’s Day 7th First Friday Art Trail 7th Christian Women’s Connection.................... page 2 8th Roundtable meeting set .............................. page 7 7th-29th LHUCA Members’ Show ........................... page 9 14th New Neighbors features Kings Highway.. page 12 17th Martin Luther King Jr. Day Singing quartet tickets on sale ........................... page 2 ‘Down in the Dirt’ display at museum ................. page 4 Plant now for spring color ................................... page 7 Helping the nervous system heal ..................... page 11 Processing & delivering mail ............................ page 13 A big year for Kate & William ........................... page 17 Caring for more than your finances .................. page 20 Top 10 commonly broken resolutions .............. page 24
WRITE IT ON YOUR HEART THAT EVERY DAY IS THE BEST DAY IN THE YEAR. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Happy New Year 2022
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Singing quartet ‘Voices of Service’ tickets on sale Jan. 10, 11 The Voices of Service quartet members are scheduled to sing at 6 p.m. March 6, at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus. This nationally known singing quartet consists of
U.S. Army active-duty and veteran service members, Retired Master Sgt. Caleb Green, retired Staff Sgt. Ron Henry, Sgt. Major Christal Rheams, and Sgt.1st Class Jason Hanna. They use their platform to
increase awareness of what music can do for servicemen and women who are coping with post-traumatic stress, and other visible or invisible wounds. They have been singing together for six years and
successfully competed in Season 14 of America’s Got Talent. They recently released their debut EP “Rise.” Voices of Service represents the excellence that exists within the military and veteran communities, and the group is an inspiring example for the nation that they serve, have served, and continue to serve through music. Tickets for concert and dinner will be available at $125, $100, $75 per person. Concert only will be $25. Club members may pur-
chase tickets at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway on Jan. 10, between 1:30 through 4 p.m. Tickets will be available to the community on Jan. 11, from noon through 3 p.m. For additional information, call the Lubbock Women’s Club at 806-763-6448. Voices of Service, is part of the nonprofit Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO). The Lubbock Women’s Club Historical Foundation and the Welborn-Payne Endowment are bringing this performance to Lubbock. Map folds out to 34.5” x 22.5”
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Christian Women’s Connection to meet Jan. 7
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Meetings are held at the The program is “Baby It’s Cold Outside” presented by Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive. Davie Crockett Lane. “One Crazy Lady, One Great Big God” The special feature will be Dayspring Design Carol Gary. The luncheon, program and door prizes are set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 4710 67th Street, Suite 11. Lubbock, TX 79414 Cost is $20, and RSVP by Jan. 7 to LubbockCWC@ 806.329.4601 gmail.com or call Virginia at www.bazemorelaw.com 806-781-4653.
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By Garrison Institute on Aging
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
January is a gift. It gives us a chance to assess what has been and strive for newer and better outcomes for 2022. With the pandemic doing a ‘yo-yo’ dance, there are a lot of restrictions still in place. However, January gives us a time to better ourselves. You cannot remove the past, but we can strive to become a new and better person. Some areas you might look at are beginning a healthier lifestyle, exercising more often, and becoming a better friend to each other. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will extend the social restrictions for meetings through March 31. As previously held in 2021, sessions will continue to be offered via ZOOM. For specific details, please contact the office at 806-743-7821. January Healthy Aging Lecture Series will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 26. The presenter will be Tessa Boesiger, AuD, CCC-A from Texas Tech Physicians. Her topic is Hearing and Balance Evaluations. For ZOOM information, see the ad in this publication. For details contact Malcolm Brownell, Ph.D. at 806-743-7816. The Care Partner Academy will host a presentation by Lee Franks, J.D. at noon, Jan. 11. He will address the topic, ‘Will vs Trusts’ and how you can determine what best meets your needs. There will be time allowed for questions and answers. Sessions are available on ZOOM. Link to all events: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/93712419544 For questions on any of these sessions and others, call the office 806-743-7821 or 806-743-7787. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is assisting organizations in Lubbock area to recruit volunteers. Many groups are returning to active duty and need your help. Contact Susan at RSVP 806-743-7787, or rsvp@ttuhsc.edu for information. January funnies 1. What can you catch in January with your eyes closed? 2. What does a ghost say on Jan. 1? 3. How was the snow globe feeling in January? 4. What falls in January but never gets hurt? 5. What do snowmen call their offspring?
The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization invites interested persons to review and comment on Amendment #2 to the FY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for roadway realted projects, and Amendment #10 to the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) (constrained plan) for roadway related projects and related maps: 1:
Change let date for MPO Project #4067, Upland, from 98th Street to 114th Street from FY 2024 to FY 2026. Change let date for MPO Project #40-8, Upland, from 66th St to 82nd St from FY 2023 to FY 2024. Change let date for MPO Project #40-9, Upland, 82nd St to 98th St from FY 2024 to FY 2025.
In addition, the LMPO will receive comments on the following: 2:
Transportation Set Aside (TA Set-aside) and Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriation funding (CRRSAA) project submission: MPO Project #4079 US 84 (Ave Q), from US 82 to IH 27.
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Amendment #1 to the FY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) regarding travel expenses.
Comments may be submitted beginning December 13, 2021 to January 18, 2022 to the LMPO, 916 Main Street #1210, Lubbock TX 79401 or email djones@mylubbock.us or phone 806.775.1671. Five public meetings will be held: December 15, 2021 Facebook Live @ Lubbock MPO/Lubbock MPO 2:00 p.m.
January 4, 2022 916 Main Street Second Floor Conference Room 2:00 p.m.
January 6, 2022 801 Broadway Downtown Transfer Center 4-5 p.m.
January 13, 2022 916 Main Street Suite 1210 4-5 p.m.
January 18, 2022 City Council Chambers 1415 Avenue K 8:30 a.m. Documents may be viewed on the Lubbock MPO’s website https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/pages/lubbock-metropolitan-planning-organization (main page) or at the LMPO office located at 916 Main St #1210, Lubbock TX 79401.
Answers: 1. A cold. 2. Happy Boo-Year! 3. A little shaken! 4. Snow. 5. Chill-dren.
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‘Down in the Dirt’ on display at Texas Tech museum “Down in the Dirt: The Graphic Art by Terry Allen” is now on exhibit at the Museum of Texas Tech University through March 2022. The exhibit features more than 70 original works of art by Lubbockraised visual artist and musician, Terry Allen. Born in Kansas in 1943, Allen was raised in Lubbock, and has worked as an independent artist since 1966 in a wide variety of media including
sculpture, painting, drawing, video, installations, and musical and theatrical performances. Allen has suggested that growing up in West Texas under the tutelage of his impresario father and piano-playing mother provided early momentum for his narrative adventures. Down in the Dirt is an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the scope of Allen’s artistic persona and embraces more than 40 years of life experiences.
Mayor’s Fitness Council announces grant recipients
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The Lubbock Mayor’s Fitness Council awarded grants to 11 local organizations from the proceeds of the 2021 Mayor’s Marathon. A total of $23,500 was awarded. The marathon was on Oct. 31. Mayor Dan Pope presented the grants to each recipient, and the Fitness Council recognized United Supermarkets for its continued contributions and support as the title sponsor of the Mayor’s Marathon. 2021 grant awardees were ● Catholic Charities ● Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic ● Lubbock-Cooper Elementary Run Club ● Lubbock Homeschool Athletic Association ● Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation ● Mike & Marti Greer Foundation (Charity Chaser Recipient) ● Preston Smith Color Run ● Preston Smith School Garden ● Preston Smith PE
● USA Fit ● Volunteer Center of Lubbock The next Mayor’s Marathon is set for April 24, 2022. For more information about the Lubbock Mayor’s Fitness Council and upcoming events, visit fitcitylbk.us. The Lubbock Mayor’s Fitness Council was launched in 2017 as a collaboration
between Healthy Lubbock and the City of Lubbock, working to create a more active and healthy city by showcasing local events, promoting healthy eating, and active living. Healthy Lubbock is a program of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the Garrison Institute on Aging.
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In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go. - JACK KORNFIELD
Ingredients: 1 15½ oz. can black‐eyed peas (rinsed) ½ cup pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped ½ cup tomato, diced ½ cup olive oil ¼ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Instructions: 1. Mix the black‐eyed peas, jalapeño peppers, onion, tomato, and olive oil together in a bowl. 2. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper. 3. Mix well and chill 10‐15 minutes before serving. 4. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips. The two words information and communication are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through. - SYNDEY HARRIS Effective communication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel about what you know. - JIM ROHN
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‘American Pie,’ Don McLean, & a loss of innocence In the early-morning hours of Feb. 3, 1959, a small private plane slammed into a cornfield in north-central Iowa. The accident took the life of pop-music superstar Charles Hardin “Buddy”
Holly, age 22. Fellow touring stars Ritchie Valens, 17, Jiles Perry “the Big Bopper” Richardson Jr., 24, and the pilot, Roger Peterson, 21, died also in the still-unexplained catastrophe.
While millions of teenage rock fans were undoubtedly devastated by the news, few probably felt more pain than 13-year-old Don McLean, who learned of Holly’s demise from headlines in the newspapers he delivered. “Buddy Holly was the first and last person I ever really idolized as a kid,” McLean said. The loss that he felt would inspire his multi-million-selling touchstone that, to him, lamented “the day the music died.” (Of course, it didn’t really die. What died was the innocence of the times; the music, as always, continued to evolve.) McLean, born in New York in 1945, dropped out of Villanova University to follow his muse as a folk singer/songwriter. Mentored by pal Pete Seeger, McLean drifted around the East Coast
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club circuit for years but never became a headliner. He spent two years creating “Tapestry,” a 1969 album of original tunes. A small label—Mediarts—released it to good reviews but few sales. Mediarts was eventually absorbed by United Artists Records, a major
incarnate? McLean has always divulged little about “American Pie,” but it’s easy to see that he bemoans the loss of the carefree times of his, the first rock ‘n’ roll generation. While his sing-along single may appear to be rollicking, even carefree, there’s actu-
company that had the clout to aggressively promote McLean’s second LP, the 1971 multi-platinum-selling “American Pie.” “American Pie” wasn’t just another nostalgia-fueled 45; in reality, it was an 800word epic poem in musical form. McLean would later explain, “I wanted to write a song that summed up everything I felt about America and music.” As with many complex poems, deeper meanings lay beneath the surface of “American Pie.” Its dense, often confusing lyrics grow increasingly more somber as McLean’s tune unfolds amid religious references and enigmatic characters that begged several questions: Was Bob Dylan the jester? Did the crown once belong to Elvis Presley? Was the marching band the Beatles? Was Mick Jagger the Devil
ally little to cheer about here. To Don, America was moving inexorably toward adverse times, due in part to inner-city riots, Vietnam war, protests and political assassinations. “In ‘American Pie,’ things are headed in the wrong direction…becoming less idyllic…,” he once confessed. “It is a morality song, in a sense.” On April 7, 2015, in Christie’s auction room in New York, McLean’s 16page working manuscript for “American Pie” sold for an astounding $1.2 million. It became the third-highest price ever paid for an American literary item. The normally closedmouthed McLean has often used a wry retort when people press him too hard about his song’s meaning: “It means,” he would answer, “I don’t ever have to work again if I don’t want to.”
Golden Gazette • January 2022 • Page 7 God didn’t create anything without purpose. But mosquitos come close.
Roundtable meeting plans
Adam & Eve – the first people to not read the Apple terms & conditions.
The Jan. 8 Roundtable meeting will have Deborah Finlayson, development director of High Point Village, as the featured speaker. High Point Village has many great programs for young folks with special needs. Texas Tech’s president, Dr. Lawrence Schovanec, will speak at the Feb. 5 meeting. Sheriff Kelly Rowe will be featured at the March 5 meeting. Meetings are held at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are no dues or membership fees. The luncheon price will be $20 due to increased food - Disturb the soil slightly The most fun is to do a plant the seeds, and have the costs and other costs. to allow for directseed-to- wildflower stomp, where you kids hop up and down to RSVP to Marie Evans soil contact gather five kids or grandkids, pack them in. MEvans1398@aol.com. ✤ Planting Tips - Follow all instructions on the seed packet - Avoid burying tiny wildflower seeds too Garrison Institute on Aging deep in the ground - Plant them no more than twice as deep as the seeds are wide - The seeds are tiny, so Guest Speaker Tessa Boesiger, AuD, CCC-A it can help to mix them Texas Tech Physicians with sand or compost, to help spread the seedlings When: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 3 to 4 p.m. out and keep them from Where: Zoom Webinar sprouting in clumps https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/ - Bluebonnet seeds are nearly identical to deWN_Xq6DO3X4Ti2WMAw_JX5ATA composed granite, so or click on the QR code for easy registration mixing those together can www.ttuhsc.edu/garrison For more information, call 806.743.7821 Follow prevent birds from snackus on Facebook @getfitlubbock ing on your seeds SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT LECTURE SERIES: February 23, 2022
Noah was a brave man to sail in a wooden boat with two termites. Jesus is coming – hopefully before the next election. “Keep using my name in vain, and I’ll make rush hour longer.” – God. The fact that there’s a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers. From the church bulletin: What happens in Vegas is forgiven here!
Plant now for spring color – wildflowers What you need to know: ✤ Most wildflower seeds will benefit from scarification - a process that mimics natural weathering and allows seeds to germinate more easily. - Example: Milkweed and Bluebonnets - Scratch each seed on sand paper before planting. ✤ Need a sunny location - Most wildflowers will need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to bloom their best. ✤ Need well-draining soil - Don’t plant seeds in an area prone to staying overly wet. ✤ Prep your planting area - Clear any weeds, mulch, or other debris
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Ventilation invention may reduce the need for masks (NAPSI)—A new approach to indoor ventilation has been developed that can significantly decrease the risk of COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks in schools, offices and other indoor environments, and even speed a reduction in mask wear. The invention captures and cleans individuals’ breaths within seconds, before potential viruses have a chance to be dispersed
throughout a room, improving overall indoor air quality. Current methods, including upgrades to existing HVAC systems, have proven somewhat ineffective as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to create disruptions in indoor settings. “Existing ventilation systems in schools, offices and elsewhere were not built for virus control. Not only does better ventilation decrease
the risk of catching COVID-19, it has been shown to also improve work productivity and school performance,” said Larry Schoen, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, principal engineer for Schoen Engineering Inc. “And even after upgrading a traditional HVAC ventilation system with better filters, it still allows virus-laden air to affect others in a room, creating the potential for contagion.” Dr. Rama Rao Amara is with the Emory University School of Medicine. “ We k n o w that COVID, as well as many other viruses, are airborne, meaning they spread through the air in microscopic, aerosolized particles,” Amara said. “So, it makes sense that these particles can be easily pulled by the room’s HVAC system or larger air purifier. To stop COVID and other pathogens, such as influenza or even the common cold from spreading in indoor environments, it is vital to capture an exhaled breath be-
A new device can clean a room’s air and keep COVID-19, flu and other germs out.
fore these aerosols have a chance to journey around a room. We need to re-evaluate how indoor air quality is managed.” Called Air-Clenz, the new technology has been customized for classrooms so teachers can see students as they did in pre-COVID settings. The size and positioning of the unit on the desk or cafeteria tabletop lets students place their computers, textbooks or lunch trays within the air collection unit, so exhaled air is captured and cleaned of viruses or other pathogens while a student studies, eats or works. “Capturing exhaled air close to the face before it becomes dispersed has been totally overlooked,” said Stuart Sheldon, CEO of Air-Clenz Systems. “Except for a face mask, which most individuals would not want to wear for the rest of their lives,
there is no known system in the world that captures even 50 percent of one’s exhaled air without also cleaning 100 percent of the air in a room or enclosed space. There are literally hundreds of different commercial air purifiers and HVAC system options, but none come close to achieving what Air-Clenz can achieve.” The technology adds to the HVAC system for even cleaner air. Dr. Anita Broach is AirClenz’s chief scientist. “Research demonstrates that Air-Clenz’ technology typically captures and cleans more than an estimated 85 percent of a person’s exhaled breath in approximately three seconds, Broach said. “The captured air is then cleaned to a 99.9 percent level before being recirculated. For more information, visit www.air-clenz.com.
Why cremation has overtaken burial By Harry Enten, CNN Death is a five-letter word, but it may as well be a four letter word to many Americans. We don’t like talking about our eventual demise or planning for it. Far fewer than 50% of Americans have a clear end-of-life plan. My father was the same way. I remember he shut down any conversation about him passing. Unfortunately, that didn’t allow him to live forever. The truth is we will all depart this life whether we like it or not. I visited my dad a little while ago at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, New York. It was the first I had visited in about five years. My dad was my best friend, and his crossing of the rainbow bridge was a surprise and the worst thing that ever happened to me. But I decided it was time to visit him because I’ve been thinking a lot about death lately. You see, I came across a statistic that shocked me. It turns out that most Americans departing our world these days won’t have a traditional burial and funeral like my father did. Less than 40% are now being traditionally buried. A majority of Americans (about 55%) leaving this world are now being cremated compared to only about a fifth of Americans three decades ago. That’s according to the Cremation Association
of North America and the National Funeral Directors Association. And this trend is seen throughout much of the western world. I wanted to find out why, which is the reason I explored the topic in this week’s episode of my new “Margins of Error” podcast. www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-error. Each week, we discuss topics that seem to be on the margins at first glance but are actually where knowledge and discovery really begin. The most recent episodes covered the battle over daylight saving time and the potential benefits of partners sleeping in separate beds. This week’s topic may seem a little darker, but I promise, you’ll laugh along the way as we think outside the box (pun intended). What I discovered on my journey about cremation is how many different but intersecting trends emerged from the debate over cremation vs. burial. The most obvious is how everything is simply getting more and more expensive. Most people may not like to talk about death, but it’s a big business. The cost of a traditional funeral and burial can run upwards of $10,000. Cremation can cost a tenth as much, depending on the package. Additionally, increasing environmental consciousness in this country has made cre-
mation a far more attractive option for some. However, this week’s episode may make you think twice about that. The cremation debate is one where things aren’t so immediately obvious. It’s one of the few topics on which there is very little political divide. Look at the states that have the highest cremation rates and the lowest. Cremation rates tend to be highest across a politically diverse set of regions and states: Florida, northern New England, and the West. Whether you decide to be buried, cremated or something else, it’s a reality everyone will face. As for my preference, I don’t really care. I’ll probably donate my body to science for research. I don’t fear death. I’ve had a good run. - DignityMemorial.com
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LHUCA Members’ Show set for Jan. 7-29
The third annual Members’ Show highlights the artistic talents of LHUCA’s supporting membership program. LHUCA is the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. This exhibition runs from Jan 7-29 and celebrates the aspiring, emerging, and established artists in the community that make the South Plains such a creative place. LHUCA members at any level (Artist, Patron, Sustainer, or Benefactor) will have the opportunity to feature their work in an exhibit in the Martin McDonald Gallery. All mediums and sizes of work are welcome. To participate, deliver one piece of original artwork to LHUCA, 511 Avenue K, during the following times: • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 4 If the building is locked, call 806-762-8606, and someone will let you in. Label information must be taped to the back of your piece and must include name, title, medium and price. (If the piece is not for sale, we still need a value for insurance purposes.) There is no size limit for this exhibition. Contact Linda Cullum with questions, linda.cullum@ lhuca.org, 806-762-8606 For details, visit: http://lhuca.org/submissions Not a LHUCA member? Sign up for a 2022 Membership today, gain special access to hundreds of museums across the U.S., and participate in the 2022 Members’ Show.
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We’ll rest at the end of the trail We’re weary and tired, our work is all through But we’ll rest at the end of the trail We’ll stand by the fire when there’s nothin’ to do When we rest at the end of the trail If we feel like ropin’, we’ll hitch to a star So just keep on ropin’, it’s not very far We’re weary and tired, our work is all through But we’ll rest at the end of the trail The road is mighty dusty, old pal The sun is sinkin’ down below the range We’re still together, trusty old pal Ridin’ the trail so strange If we feel like ropin’, we’ll hitch to a star So just keep on ropin’, it’s not very far We’re weary and tired, our work is all through But we’ll rest at the end of the trail
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Helping the nervous system heal (NAPSI)—For decades, medical researchers struggled to solve the mystery of how to reverse paralysis caused by serious spinal cord injuries. Finally, hope appears to be at hand.
Making mice move Remarkable video footage shows how paralyzed mice regained some of their ability to walk again after receiving an experimental drug treatment. The injectable pre-clinical therapy, which is designed to regenerate nerve cells in spinal cord injuries, is being developed by researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. However, the scientists have yet to make the big leap from animal to human clinical trials, meaning that this drug candidate is quite a few years from potentially being approved by government regulators for commercialization.
Clinical Trial Another experimental therapy has achieved even more impressive results with most laboratory rodents regaining coordinated movement—even enabling previously paralyzed rats to climb tiny When Codi Darnell was injured in a fall, her ladders—and it is much further along father-in-law, Dr. Harold Punnett, co-founded a pharmaceutical company to seek a cure for her on the developmental curve. spinal cord injury. This novel drug candidate is known as NVG-291 and is the brainchild of a re- lyzed limbs. This is similarly the case for nowned neuroscientist, Dr. Jerry Silver, who more than a million Americans who have has licensed his technology to a Canadian life debilitating peripheral nerve injuries. With no approved pharmaceuticals for sciences company, NervGen Pharma Corp. Five years ago, Codi Darnell, the daughter- spinal cord injury, it is heartening that NVGin-law of Dr. Harold Punnett, a co-founder of 291 is undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials, NervGen, fell and became a complete T-11 aimed at demonstrating its safety and lack paraplegic. Punnett discovered a revolution- of toxicity in healthy human trial volunteers. This drug candidate is primed for imary nerve regeneration technology in Silver’s work at Case Western Reserve University portant studies in patients in 2022. This is which resulted in the formation of NervGen. when its efficacy will be put to the test for Silver’s innovation offers renewed hope the first time in humans afflicted by a range for the estimated 300,000 to 500,000 North of debilitating spinal cord injuries and other Americans who dream of one day regaining nerve damage. Silver said he expects to get (See Helping, Page 12) sensation and motor function in their para-
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New Neighbors, Jan. 14, Helping the nervous system heal to feature Kings Highway (Continued from Page 11)
New Neighbors Club of Lubbock will hold its monthly meeting/ luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway at 10:30 a.m. Kings Highway will give the program. Lunch is $18, and reservations are required at least 3 days prior to the event. Call or text Virginia at 806-781-4653. Also be looking for your “Evite” invitation email, check your spam/trash file. If unable to attend, please cancel reservations as soon as possible because all reservations must be paid for. Optional games after lunch. Contact your game leaders. I met some chess enthusiasts in a hotel lobby recently. They just kept bragging about how good they are at the game. There’s nothing worse than chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.
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Roaring out of the Batcave in a gadget-loaded vehicle On Jan. 13, 2013, Lot 5037 rolled smoothly onto center stage at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sleek, low-slung vehicle, owned by California auto customizer George Barris, glistened like a black diamond under the lights.
Schmidt, the company’s chief stylist, had been inspired to come up with the design for the Futura one day after he had scrutinized a shark while scuba-diving. Schmidt later designed what would amount to a “laboratory on wheels,” an experimental machine loaded
Moments later, furious bidding erupted among the well-heeled. After 13 minutes, it was all over, the buyer elated, the audience stunned. TV’s original Batmobile had found a new home. During the 1950s, American car companies held annual auto shows, where attendees were often enthralled by what the factory folks called “concept cars.” Such boldly designed vehicles were constructed to showcase new styling and technology but were never offered for sale. A decade before the Batmobile appeared on TV’s Batman show, the LincolnMercury division of Ford Motor Company had proudly displayed its Lincoln Futura concept car at the 1955 Chicago Auto Show. Bill
with advanced—really advanced—engineering and design features. Measuring nearly 19 feet in length, the Futura was 7 feet wide but stood less than 4½ feet high. It sported rakish tail fins, Plexiglas bubble canopies, a push-button gearshift, and space for a telephone behind the center console. Most concept cars, expensive as they were to design and build, were eventually scrapped. In this case, though, the Futura was later bought by George Barris. Never titled and therefore uninsurable, the auto sat idle for years, slowly deteriorating behind Barris’s Kustom City shop in Hollywood. In August 1965, two producers from the forthcoming TV show Batman approached another California car customizer, Dean Jeffries,
about building a Batmobile for the program. Jeffries soon began working on the body of a 1959 Cadillac before realizing that he wouldn’t have time to finish the project before the three-week deadline. He was paid off, and the producers turned to Barris. “They said, ‘You’ve got 15 days and fifteen thousand dollars,’ Barris recalled later. “But the challenge was worth it. I said, ‘Let’s go for it!’ What I had to create was a fantasy.” He rounded up five people to revamp the Futura. Barris himself painted it a gloss black and added bright red-and-orange trim to help make it “pop” on color television. Miraculously, the project was completed on time, and the Batmobile debuted on national TV on Jan. 12, 1966. That’s when the Caped Crusader and Robin first roared out of the Batcave in a gadget-loaded vehicle meant to instill fear in the hearts of Gotham’s lawbreaking louts. In Scottsdale, the new Batmobile owner set an auction record by paying $4.2 million (plus another $420,000 for the 10% buyer’s premium) to acquire the iconic collectible. That was quite a markup for George Barris as, decades earlier, Ford had sold him their $250,000 Futura for the princely sum of one dollar.
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How to help Processing & delivering Mail Volunteers at UMC Health System are needed now more than ever. Volunteering is great for both the volunteer and the organization. UMC relies on the support of volunteers who generously give their time. UMC is seeking volunteers willing to fulfill various roles including: • Information Desk • Greeters • Couriers • Share Your Talent (Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, & Patient Advocacy) • Volunteer From Home by Donating (Patient Care Packages, Nurse/staff Care Packages, Books, Cards, etc.) All shifts available. Set your own schedule. All volunteers & staff follow safety and health protocols to minimize risk. All donations can be coordinated thru the Volunteer & Guest Services Department. If interested or for questions, call 806-775-8238.
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they are processed on equipment specifically designed to handle a variety of boxes. These systems move packages along a series of conveyors and rollers. Machines “read” the destination addresses, scan the bar codes to update tracking information, check for proper postage, and determine the size and weight of the packages. The packages are then sorted into bins based on their final destinations. After the mail and packages are sorted, they are moved to the loading dock and trucked through networks of processing and distribution facilities using an extensive fleet of vehicles. The mail ultimately arrives at a local Post Office location for delivery. Employees at the Post Office location sort the mail by carrier. Mail for PO Boxes is placed into the box. The carriers gather the remaining mail, load their delivery vehicles, and head out to deliver.
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To better handle increased holiday volume, the Postal Service has been making key network infrastructure investments. This includes, but is not limited to, installing 112 new package sorters and more than 50 additional systems to help sort larger packages, and adding space to accommodate packages by leasing more than 75 peak season annex facilities—plus more than 40 annexes on multi-year leases.
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2022 set to be a big year for Kate & William (NAPSI)—In the midst of a pandemic, family drama, and the passing of Prince Phillip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shining examples of grace and optimism over the last couple of years. Picking up the pace of their Royal engagements, the couple has provided a glimpse into what the Monarchy might look like in the future. In 2022, expect to see a lot more of this powerful pair as they embark on a heavy schedule of events around the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Celebrating the Queen’s 70 years of service, the Platinum Jubilee will consists of festivities throughout the year, with the bulk tak-
ing place in June when the Queen’s birthday is traditionally celebrated. William and Kate will play a central role at these events, which will include a live concert from Buckingham Palace that will bring together some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant moments of the Queen’s seven-decade reign. Perhaps most significant for Americans is the royal couple’s upcoming trip to the U.S., their first in seven years. The Cambridges have announced that their environmental initiative called the Earthshot Prize will hold its second annual ceremony in the U.S. in 2022. The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
launched the Earthshot Prize in October 2020, and it is the most prestigious global environment prize in history. On a personal note, William and Kate will each celebrate their 40th birthdays in 2022—Kate’s on Jan. 9 and William’s on June 21. Kate and William have three children: George, Charlotte and Louis. If you want to learn more about the Duke and the Duchess, you can check out the many documentaries on True Royalty TV to find out what Kate and William were like as kids, how they met and their very public courtship, their glamorous wedding, what they are like as parents and what kind of Royals they are turning out to be. You can give the Royal
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As promised in previous column, I would update on the chicken sandwich competition. Well folks, it was nothing short of shock and a total waste of $! I first decoded to try the “colonel” again. This time “he” was open and had chicken. Imagine that! I followed the way to the drive–through and ordered the regular (not the spicy version). After arriving home, I opened the nice foil-lined bag and proceeded to take the first bite – YUCK! It was bone dry! Since only one side of the bun had mayo, I began adding my own and additional pickles—nothing worked! A lot is expected from the colonel since his chicken has been so famous for so many years. The sandwich, however, needs to go back to the drawing board. Next try on another day was McDonalds. OMG what a disaster! To begin with, there are four choices – regular, regular spicy, regular deluxe, and spicy deluxe. I chose the first regular, but found out that only the “deluxe models” come with mayo – say what?!
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After arriving home, gobs of mayo and more pickles were added, but nothing helped. The chicken was also suspicious. It may have been ground up and “formed” chicken – not for sure. They need to stick to their famous burgers and great breakfast choices. As you can tell, I’m negative on their C.S.! You folks need to try for yourselves. It’s possible I got both on a bad day. Apple Update Remember last month I mentioned new (to me) varieties of apples that were featured on sale in the Market Street produce department. Well another sweet surprise – do try the JAZZ variety. It was nothing short of FABULOUS! It happened to be on sale for $1.29 lb., while others were as high as $2.59 lb. So do try the sale ones first, you will be pleased. Next month I’ll have a great review on a wellknown restaurant. I discovered one of their menu selection on-line when ordering. It was delicious – stay tuned. Until next month, Happy and Healthy New DOWN Year to one & all! 1. Streetcar Cathy Easter
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Let food be thy medicine & ‘How Not to Die’ There are so many good remedies out there that are natural. Would you like to use food as your medicine? Why do most people grab a medication instead of a food or a supplement? Somewhere since my Granny’s generation and now, we have lost how to take care of ourselves. I didn’t go to the doctor very much when I was growing up. I didn’t need to. I lived with Granny and Grandpa, and if I was sick, Granny could handle it. I remember the ear drops, the neck and chest rub downs with Vicks, and the many paper dolls. Paper dolls? When I was young, Granny would go to the grocery store every Saturday. If I was sick, I’d have to stay home with Grandpa. Granny would ask me what I wanted her to bring me back, and I’d say, “Paper dolls.” She would bring me a set of paper dolls back home along with her love and good cooking. I didn’t really play with the paper dolls that much, but you had to cut the clothes out. Normally, by the time I had cut all the clothes out, I wasn’t sick anymore. The paper dolls kept me occupied for a few days as I recovered. I don’t remember taking any prescriptions except Benadryl. I was allergic to grasses and weeds and the chlorine in the swimming pool. My eyes would itch,
and my nose would run. Compare that to the amount of antibiotics and medications your grandkids have used.
did you know anyone with Alzheimer’s? I knew plenty of old people, but I don’t remember any who had Alzheimer’s. I lived with my
You might think it is impossible to live, to be healthy, without prescriptions. That is how we are taught isn’t it? Do you think a medical doctor who graduated from Harvard is smart? Do you think he would be interested in science? What about the science of nutrition and how eating particular foods keep you from certain diseases or how certain foods can heal you from certain diseases? You might not believe me because, as you know, if they found a medication that would cure a disease, it would make headline news all across the USA. But a food or a group of foods? How could they be that important? Mankind has lived many centuries without modern medicines. We want long lives. We want to be disease free. We don’t live in an all-ornothing world. There have always been issues with health. How else could it be? When you were a child,
grandparents, so I probably knew more older people than most. If you would like to know what a Harvard-trained medical doctor thinks about whether food matters, read the book he wrote: “How Not to Die.” Food can heal you from disease that right now you think is inevitable or at least that you have to
live with it. If you think I am perfect at eating, I’m far from it. I eat out far too much. Let’s face it, you don’t really know what they put in the food. I am horrified at health food stores, too. If you look on the ingredients on the back of potato or corn chips, they cook in canola oil or safflower oil—not good! But sometimes I do eat them. It is hard to live in this world and eat perfectly. But is perfection necessary? I like to look at it as how full of toxins are you? Do you get a full night’s sleep? Do you drink fresh, filtered water? Do you breathe filtered air? Do you get any exercise? Do you eat organic food?
Are your bowels regular? If you say yes to all of the above, you probably have a lower toxic level in your body. What toxins? Chemicals in the air (think Round Up), and in the things you put on your skin (make up), heavy metals in the air (think lead from car exhaust), fluoride in the water (read the book, “The Fluoride Deception”), and micro-organisms galore such as bacteria, virus, fungus, and parasites. If your toxin level is low, you probably have a little more room to play with your diet. See what the Harvard educated MD says about healing your disease in the book, “How Not To Die,” which is probably available at your library. Be the person your dog thinks you are.
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Our story of caring for more than your finances I believe the people who have paved the way for the rest of us should be highly valued and well cared for in having the retirement strategy they deserve. And we often work with these couples and individuals who are nearing or already in retirement and who have unfortunately not been cared for by their previous financial advisor, and they are uncertain if
their money will be able to last in retirement. Because of that, we find that they are spending too much time worrying about their money instead of enjoying what is most important to them. In addition, we work with many people who have lost a loved one and feel overwhelmed by the burden of navigating their financial journey alone.
When I was first starting my career in the financial advising industry, there was a gentleman named Harold that another advisor was working with. Harold was a retired dentist and wanted to make sure his finances were working best for him and his wife, Joan. Unfortunately, Harold passed away and left Joan to navigate the financial journey alone. To make matters worse, their financial advisor was not helping Joan organize her new financial future. I knew this was not ok. God puts people in your life that leave a legacy of how you care for others. The connection and commitment I have with people in their “golden years,” I attribute to my strong relationship I had with my grandparents, especially my grandfather. Growing up in Austin, Texas, I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with my grandparents. My grandfather, who worked in the financial industry as well, had a big impact on my life. Grandad fought in WWII and was actually shot down from his plane over the ocean near Germany. Thankfully, he survived and went on to make a difference for so many people, including me. Hearing stories of his sacrifice and dedication to our country and family was inspiring. People like him truly paved the way for the rest of us. As I read books like “The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw, I knew these kinds of people were valuable to the fabric of our country. After graduating from Texas Tech University, I had a “career crisis.” I finished school, but was working in
a job that was about serving the company and not as much about serving others. I was struggling trying to figure out how I could best use the gifts God had given me to benefit others. Many months went by where I would go to work and not enjoy what I was doing. I knew I wanted to work with people in their retirement years because I had the most respect for them. Thankfully, I got to spend time talking with financial advisors and knew right away that this industry was going to be the best use of my gifts to serve those nearing or already in retirement. In May of 2018, after over 10 successful years with a large brokerage company, I decided to take my focus even deeper by serving those nearing or already in retirement, and established an independent financial advising business called Holtzman Wealth Strategies. From my experience of working with this group of people, I am now fulfilling what God has truly called me to do. As a result of working with folks nearing or already in retirement, I have established a three-step planning process.
Step 1 is called the “Seen & Heard” stage.
You have a story behind the money you have worked so hard to accumulate. We want to see and hear how you have gotten to where you are today. Your story matters, and this step is critical to learning about you, your comfort level with risk, and find out (See Our story, Page 22)
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How much power needed? Memories from long ago A long-time political figure was asked, “How much power does it take to satisfy politicians?” After thinking about the question for a moment, he responded with a twinkle in his eye: “Just a little more!” And then added, “The more we have, the more we want.” Politicians rise and fall, come and go, do helpful things, and do some things that seem to cause confusion and chaos. Whatever they do comes from the power that we seem to give them. Or does it? Insightfully, the Psalmist said, “No one…can exalt a man...It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.” After all is said and done, there is no power apart from God. He is Almighty. He rules. We often think of ourselves and others as being self-contained. We live, we breathe, we walk and talk, we do this and that, but - in fact - we live breath by breath and moment by moment according to God’s plan for our lives. Our physical life, and the life of those whom He allows to have power and influence over us, do so as He wills and wishes. These are days of turbulence and turmoil, fear and frustration, uncertainty and anxiety. We do not know what is going to happen before our next heartbeat. But it is comforting to know that God is in control of everyone and everything. He has fixed limits on their terms and time in office. He also has a plan in place for everything. God often seems to move at the pace of a snail - but He is indeed moving. We can rest assured that all is well.
The mind has a mind of its own. Occasionally, it takes little trips and goes on interesting journeys that bring back memories from long ago. Memories that are both pleasant and painful. Memories that are both welcomed and worrisome. Memories that must have been stored there by God to help us remember His mercy, and, at times, His judgment. Psalm 77 is very egocentric. Take time, if you will, and count the number of times the personal pronoun “I” occurs. It is rather amazing. It begins with the writer carefully reviewing many instances of feeling forsaken and abandoned by God. He writes of calling for help - but no voice responded. His eyes would not close and he was reminded of tragedies he wanted to forget. He felt rejected and unloved and even gave up on God ever being faithful or kind to him again. Then, suddenly, his mind called things to a halt. God seemed to awaken him and he said, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds.” Our minds do wander and walk through dark valleys filled with deep sorrows and painful valleys. And when it does, it only takes a moment, if we choose to turn things around and change the shadows and sorrows and valleys into sunlight and smiles and mountain tops. God did this for the Psalmist. He wants to do the same for us: recall His miracles in our lives that give us eternal hope.
Some people mistakenly believe that trusting in God requires them to distrust science, history, art, philosophy, and other forms of education, information, and truth. But intelligence is a friend of faith, and ignorance its enemy. God loves knowledge and truth, and any faith that objects to either is terribly misguided. – Stephen MattSon
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where you are financially today. We want to “see and hear” from you to find out what is most important to you going forward.
Step 2 is called the “Guide” stage.
During this time, we analyze what you have done and offer solutions we believe to be suitable for each individual situation. Your money and financial plan is specific to you, and this stage is where we “guide” you toward your confident retirement path.
Step 3 is called the “Care” stage.
Now that we have your financial plan in place and your plan is working for you in a way that mir-
rors your priorities and risk tolerance, our job is to care for it well. We have ongoing follow up meetings with you each year to make sure you continue to be taken care of. Joan was alone now and needed help. Thankfully, she was able to confidently answer the question “Am I going to be ok?” of which she thankfully was. She now had the freedom to spend valuable time on things that have meaning to her. Giving people confidence that they will be well taken care of through retirement is what I do. But giving them the freedom to spend valuable time on what is most important to them is who I am. Zach Holtzman Financial advisor Lubbock
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A begrudging return to the office (NAPSI)—A new nationwide survey revealed half of those who went into an office prior to the pandemic don’t want to do so any more. As far as which best describes their current employer’s plans for returning to the office, 48% said their employer expects them to return to the office full time, while 27% said their employer currently requires them to return to the office for part of the week. About one in five employed Americans would like to be able to decide where they work (in office, hybrid or fully remote), while 13% would like their employer to require mostly remote work. Surprisingly, 41% would like their employer to expect employees to return to the office full time, with the office looking/operating like it did pre-pandemic with minimal changes. OfficeSpace, the creator of better workplaces, commissioned the survey to better understand the sentiments and expectations of employed Americans. “In talking with countless customers, each is faced with a unique set of challenges and employee needs in creating a safe hybrid workplace model,” said David Cocchiara, OfficeSpace CEO. “Organizations continue to be challenged to strike the right balance in what
the business needs and what their employees want. There is no single approach that works for every organization. The return will vary by company, industry, employee comfort level, and geography, and organizations need options to safely bring their employees back into the workplace while providing maximum flexibility.”
Divided Opinions
When it comes to remoteworkplace split, 47% want to work at an office five days a week, 51% don’t. Women are less likely than men to want to go back five days a week. There is, however, strong agreement on what Americans want to return to the office: • 71% agree their employer should require proof of vaccination. • 70% agree employers should provide incentives for vaccinated employees. • 70% agree there should be a mandatory mask policy regardless of vaccination status. Employed Americans are divided on vaccination. Half say it has a major or moderate impact, while 39% say it has slight to no impact. Ten percent do not plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Workers miss connecting with colleagues
Many miss social time with colleagues, in-person collaboration, and a dedicated workspace. Most don’t miss the commute at all. For further information, visit www.officespacesoftware.com/hybrid-work-models/. - The study was commissioned by OfficeSpace Software and conducted by The Harris Poll.
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Top 10 commonly broken New Year’s Resolutions It usually doesn’t take long. We decide to make a change, and we really want to. So we set a New Year’s Resolution with all good intentions. Here’s a list of the most commonly made and broken resolutions: • Lose weight and get fit, join a gym • Quit smoking • Learn something new • Eat healthier and diet • Get out of debt and save money • Spend more time with family • Travel to new places • Be less stressed • Volunteer • Drink less • Diet Now the question is: Which one did you make? How long will it last?
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55+ Households are BOOMING! (pun intended) It's crazy! From 2000 to 2021, the number of households headed by older Americans (people age 55 or older) grew by a stunning 65 percent in the United States, according to the latest figures released by the Census Bureau. This was more than double the 24 percent rise in total households.
Become self aware of your posture
Compare this with the number of households headed up by people, ages 35 to 54, which fell 3 percent.
By Elva Edwards To become more self-aware, notice the posture of other people. You will see many different varieties, for sure. If you watch children, for the most part, they all have pretty good posture. Watch teenagers. Watch young adults. Watch people in mid-life. And watch the oldsters, like me. Posture changes over the years, and you might note that it is usually for the worse. All kinds of things affect our posture, not the least of which is accidents, too much phone, improper posture day in and day out. Posture becomes habitual, so changing your posture has to be intentional. You have to work on it to change your posture. Let someone take a photo of your from the front, side and back. Work with yourself to improve your posture. Even little improvements help. The head forward position is critical to change because it stresses the discs in our cervical spine. It’s worth it to spend time on improving your posture.
And the number of households headed by young adults? Well, they only grew by 9 percent during that time frame. Older Americans are now in charge of 46 percent of our nation's households and over three-quarters of its wealth! If your business doesn't have a marketing plan in place to reach this booming, older demographic, then you’d be crazy! SOURCE: CENSUS BUREAUS HISTORICAL HOUSEHOLDS TABLES
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