Volume 31, Number 7
In July & inside 2nd 3rd 4th – 4th on Broadway celebration......pages.1 & 2
4th – Independence day Vet school a reality.....page 3 Summer Showcase......page 5 Ballet in the Park.........page 5 Sunday concerts..........page 6 Mosquito control....... page 10 Movies in the Park.... page 18 Yoga in the Plaza...... page 24
July 2019
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Lubbock, Texas 79401
4th on Broadway – ‘Celebrating Heroes’
The state’s largest free festival, 4th on Broadway, will begin July 2 & 3 with evening musical concerts, with a full day of events on the 4th. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Heroes.” 4th on Broadway festivities start at 7 p.m. July 2 with the annual La Raza on the Plaza, at the Lubbock County courthouse square. Bands announced for this event include AJ Castillo, Stefani, and DJ
Sancho. Tickets are $25. July 3 features the Texas Country Street Dance, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lubbock County courthouse square. This year’s lineup includes Charley Crockett, Kody West, and Giovannie & the Hired Guns. Tickets are $25. July 4 brings the traditional lineup of family fun. The parade steps off at 9 a.m., led by parade marshals Lt. General
Dr. Bernhard and Mary Beth Mittemeyer. The parade begins at Avenue M & Broadway, heads east, and turns north into Mackenzie Park on Canyon Lakes Drive. Those wanting to watch the parade can do so on Broadway downtown, in Mackenzie Park, or by watching the broadcast on KLBK-TV. After the parade, the park will be filled with events throughout the (See 4th on Broadway, Page 2)
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rest of the day. This year’s new attraction is the 40-foot (plus) ferris wheel. It will be a great aerial view of all the activities happening in the park. The Youth Fishing Tournament will start around 10:30 a.m., with a weigh-in at 4 p.m. The lake will be stocked with catfish of all sizes, with free entry and three different age groups (13-18, 8-12, and 7 and under). Prizes will be awarded in each age group for largest fish, smallest fish, and most fish. To register, visit BroadwayFestivals.com. At 5 p.m., eating contests will be held in the following categories: Adult Catfish, Adult Cobbler, Kid’s Catfish and Kid’s Cobbler. Prizes will be awarded and entry is free; visit BroadwayFestivals.com to sign up. The Kids’ Area will be open throughout the day featuring free activities such as yoga, water slides, a mechanical bull, an obstacle
A new attraction is a 40-foot (plus) ferris wheel in Mackenzie Park during the 4th on Broadway festivities. It will be a great aerial view of all the activities happening in the park.
course, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. Throughout the day, Concerts in the Park stages will feature regional bands. The evening concert, starting at 7 p.m., will feature contemporary artists in West Texas as well as the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock. Fol-
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Texas Tech Vet School set to become a reality “A tremendous amount of “Amarillo Matters has to educate the public and “We are tremendously appreciation goes to the Am- been a true champion for this build a grassroots network grateful to the entire Amarilarillo community for their initiative over the last two willing to weigh in on the lo community for their com(See Vet School, Page 7) support, as well as to the sessions through their work need,” Mitchell said. Texas Legislature and Governor Abbott for recognizing the need,” Duncan said. Amarillo Matters was an early advocate for the veterinary school, identifying it as a priority issue for the state Opportunity to Comment on the more than two years ago in Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization’s the 85th Texas Legislature, Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the FY 19/22 Transportation which provided crucial planImprovement Plan (TIP) and the Proposed Amendment No. 8 to ning grant funds. the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). During that time, Amarillo Matters invested heavily in Residents of the Cities of Lubbock and Wolfforth and Lubbock County citizens grassroots and legislative initiatives to build support living within the Metropolitan Area boundary of the Lubbock Metropolitan for the program. Planning Organization (LMPO) are encouraged to review and comment on the Tech Tech University SysProposed Amendment No. 2 to the FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement tem Chancellor is Dr. Tedd Plan regarding bus purchases and other adjustments and Proposed AmendL. Mitchell. ment No. 8 to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan regarding preliminary “From the very beginengineering for segments 1, 2, and 4 for Loop 88. ning, our vision for the Texas Written comments will be received from June 17, 2019 through July 22, 2019. Tech veterinary school was inspired by the needs of this Public Forums will be held as follows: state and the communities 4 meetings will be held: we serve,” Mitchell said, July 2, 2019 from 2-3 pm. At 916 Main Street, 1st Floor Bank Lobby. “and throughout this journey, July 8, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Citibus we have been encouraged Transfer Center, 801 Broadway. and reassured time and time July 9, 2019 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 916 Main Street, Suite 531 and again by countless Red Raiders, Texans, and supporters July 16, 2019 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Lubbock City Hall, who see the need and believe 1625 13th Street, Room 103. in our vision,” Documents of the Proposed Amendments may be viewed on the Lubbock MPO’s website www.lubbockmpo.org. Comments may be sent to Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, 916 Main Street, Suite 531, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or via email to twalker@mylubbock.us or djones@mylubbock.us. ❖ Medicare Supplements ❖ Final Expenses
Governor Greg Abbott recently signed the state’s $250 billion budget including the full $17.35 million requested by Texas Tech University to establish the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo, a project Amarillo Matters has championed over the past two legislative sessions. “Not only does the budget include startup funding for the vet school, it also includes a directive for Texas Tech to move forward developing the school,” Amarillo Matters President Jason Herrick said. The school will help meet the growing need for large animal and rural veterinarians across the state. “Legislative approval of the Texas Tech veterinary school is a watershed event for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and all of Texas,” former Texas Tech University System Chancellor Bob Duncan said. The program has been submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating (THEC) Board and is being reviewed for approval.
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Mulch reduces evaporation, saves water
Adding mulch to flowerbeds helps save water by reducing the amount of moisture lost to evaporation. “Few gardening practices are as effective and easy as mulching,” HPWD Education and Outreach Coordinator Katherine Drury said. She is also a Texas Master Gardener. She said a two to four inch layer of mulch can help reduce the amount of moisture that evaporates from the soil. This, in turn, decreases the amount of additional irriga-
tion needed to replace the lost moisture. “Mulch provides many benefits to a landscape,” Drury said. “It reduces soil compaction and erosion, it keeps soils cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, and it can help reduce annual weed populations that compete with desired plants for water. In addition, mulch improves a home’s curb appeal by giving the landscape a polished look. There are two categories of mulch: organic and inor-
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Organic mulch is made from materials derived from living matter that will decompose over time. This type of mulch includes wood chips, bark, leaves, composted cotton burrs, and straw. These items can be found at local garden stores. However, if you are on a tight budget, some municipalities offer free mulch at their recycling facilities. As these mulches break down, you can till the remnants back into the soil to boost its organic matter content and water holding capacity. Composted cotton burrs are a favorite for gardeners on the South Plains because it is a locally-produced product. “Gin trash,” or the hulls and stems leftover from the ginning process, can be aged and composted to begin the decomposition process. Composted cotton burrs are excellent at holding moisture.
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Inorganic mulches are made from materials that do not decompose. These include crushed granite, river or lava rocks, rubber, plastic sheeting, landscape fabric, and even tumbled glass. Depending on the type, inorganic mulches are effective in reducing soil evaporation
and reducing annual weed populations. These types of mulches do not need to be replenished as frequently as organic mulches. Rocks, crushed granite, and tumbled glass are popular ways to decorate a landscape or fill landscape paths. Instead of pouring concrete or other pavement for garden paths, consider using inorganic mulches to allow water to soak into the soil instead of collecting on nonpermeable hardscapes.
As a general rule, maintain a two- to four-inch layer of mulch year round. Replenish organic mulches every time the garden is replanted or when the mulch layer decomposes by half. If you have a flower bed that tends to flood during rain events, explore heavier or anti-float mulches. Whichever type of mulch you use, make sure not to pile it up around the base of plants or trees. - High Plains Water District
‘Purses for a Purpose’ to benefit children
Designer purses up for raffle will include Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burks, Antonio Melani, and many more. The raffle is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 at Prosperity Bank Operations Building, 1516 Ave. Q. Individual tickets are $60 and table sponsorships begin
at $400. Call 806-740-0251 for more details. Christy Hartin of KCBDTV will be the celebrity emcee, and guests will have live entertainment for the evening. ‘Purses for a Purpose’ is a benefit for the Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains.
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Photographs of Music Legends
The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series will have performances every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 22, at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. All concerts are free and are family friendly. Patrons will enjoy live music, food trucks, cash bar, and free children’s craft activities; all in the shaded Meadows Courtyard. No outside beverages are allowed.
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July 11 - Jenni Dale Lord– Pop/Country July 18 - Mariachi Los Galleros – Mexicano/Mariachi July 25 - Eddy Weir– Classic Rock Aug. 1 - Wendy Colonna – Southern Soul Aug. 8 - Darren Welch Group – Rock & Roll Aug. 15 - Anthony Garcia – Rock, Blues and Spanish Guitar Aug. 22 - Patricia Vonne – Country/Rock
Ballet in the Park: Wednesdays & Saturdays Ballet in the Park is set for 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through July 31, in the grassy area next to the Maxey Community Center building, 4020 30th St. The open-air, outdoor fitness class for ages 7 to adult is designed to introduce and nurture students in the art of dance. Come ready to tendu, jump and stretch to classical composers and maybe even some rock ‘n’ roll. Wear comfortable shoes and seasonally appropriate clothing to dance in. Bring a small towel, wa-
ter, bug spray, and sunscreen. Marcos Antonio Vasquez will lead Ballet in the Park which is sponsored by Parks & Recreation and Ballet Lubbock. Vasquez is director of community outreach at Ballet Lubbock. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission is free. The center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1-8 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1–5:30 p.m., as well as on Saturdays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, call 806-767-3796.
An exhibit organized by the Old Jail Art Center in Albany, Texas, will be on display at the Buddy Holly Center through July 21. Showtime: Photographs of Music Legends by Watt Casey Jr. features a sampling of photographic images of influential musical artists that span the American music genres of blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. Casey’s images present a new dimension of understanding and appreciation for a subject. The photographs
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Farmhouse #2: great food, great service Dear Folks, A few weeks ago, my lunch buddy and I decided to meet at the new Farmhouse, in the NW corner of Cooper Plaza at 118th and Indiana. The first restaurant opened at 7718 Milwaukee Ave. in December 2017. The daily hours for both locations are M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The menu consists of both breakfast and lunch items. You also have a choice of seating; booths and tables. We chose a comfortable booth. The breakfast menu first offers a “Family Style” which includes scrambled eggs, wheat toast, bacon, sausage, and potatoes. Also included is your endless
Meals on Wheels now serving Wolfforth Thanks to recent expansion and renovation, Lubbock Meals on Wheels and volunteers are able to offer services in Wolfforth. More recipients in Wolfforth can be added to the routes. Volunteers are also needed for delivery routes in Wolfforth. Anyone interested can call 806-792-7971 or go to the website, lubbockmealsonwheels.org.
service of the best hot coffee ever. All entrees are served with either grits, potatoes, or a mixed fruit cup, delish. If omelets are your favorite breakfast cuisine, there is at least one to please the palate and each contains 3 eggs; The Colorado, The 3 Meat, The Spring Garden, and The Porker, (it includes pulled pork). For the dieter and healthwise crowd, the menu lists a “Healthy Side Selection;” Avocado toast, egg white garden omlete, oatmeal, and an egg white frittata. For the sweet craver, there are 5 choices: huge pancakes, even a “create your own” style, Belgian waffles, French toast, and a yummy croissant French toast. For the “lunch bunch” there are 2 salad choices: Cobb and Honey BBQ, plus 4 dressings of your choice. Friend chose a house salad with sliced avocado, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing, plus a mixed fresh fruit
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mitment and could not have asked for better partners. Our universities and state are better for it.” Amarillo Matters spent more than $180,000 to help push the project across the finish line. “We could not have done this without the support of our many donors,” Amarillo
Matters Treasurer Andrew Hall said. “This is a prime example of the types of projects we want to do more of,” Amarillo Matters Board Member Trevor Caviness said. “Multi-year efforts take a lot of work but have a significant impact on our community, and that’s the mission of Amarillo Matters.”
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Covenant & food bank: ‘Summer of Sharing’ drive By Michelle Bless For 15 years, Covenant Health System has been a partner of the South Plains Food Bank in the fight to end food insecurity in the South Plains region. In June, Covenant Children’s hosted the annual cookout to support the food bank’s “Summer of Sharing” program. David Rhodes, a board member of the food bank and senior business analyst for Covenant Community Health Outreach, explained that summer is a crucial time when the food bank needs donations.
“During the summer,” Rhodes said, “resources are depleted. And with schools being closed, a lot of the schools’ feeding programs are closed.” While many people support the food bank with donations during holiday times, Rhodes said, they tend to forget that summer months are a struggle for many children and families. The cookout, Rhodes said, was an opportunity for Covenant employees to buy a meal for themselves and let the proceeds go to the food bank. “The food bank is able
to stretch out a d o l l a r, ” Rhodes said. “Every dollar becomes five meals, I believe.” David Weaver has been the CEO of the food bank for 21 years. “Some of our most challenging times South Plains Food Bank CEO, David Weaver (right), attended the Summer at the food of Sharing cookout held at Covenant Children’s. bank are the summer and of Sharing program is to thing that families need,” early fall,” Weaver said. raise 250,000 meals. Weaver said, “but we can The goal of the Summer “We don’t provide every(See Fighting to end, Page 17)
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Why would you want to go to a chiropractor? Let’s face it. Most people go to any doctor because of pain. I don’t care if it is an MD, a dentist, or a chiropractor. Pain brings motivation. What chiropractors are most commonly known for today is back pain But it hasn’t always been that way. About 20 years ago, I was talking with my friend, a chiropractor, who said he attended a chiropractic convention. He had an interesting conversation with the oldest doctor there. He was 95 years old. My friend asked him a question. “What is the greatest change that you have seen over the years in practice?” The elderly man said, “I think it is backs.” My friend questioned him further. The doctor said, “If
someone had asked me years ago if I could help their back, I might have said no. You see, we weren’t back doctors. We were just doctors who practiced in a natural way. We treated whatever people came in with, like stomach aches and sore throats.” Yes, that is the way chiropractic started. And the reason it is known more today for backs, and specifically back pain, is because back in 1968, the powers that be were trying to figure out a coding system for Medicare.
They did not know what chiropractors did. Someone said they work on your back. And that is how chiropractors became known for back pain. History is interesting, isn’t it? Many chiropractors specialize. I do many things, and yet I have become a specialist in a few things. What I specialize in is what most people come to me for. Chiropractic is most wellknown for its adjustments. The profession is full of diversity in techniques. The
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technique will be the way the chiropractor decides to deliver the adjustment. There is Applied Kinesiology technique, Gonstead technique, Thompson technique, Activator technique and Cox technique. In fact, there are about 200 chiropractic techniques. Basically, the intention is to support the health of their patients through natural means with the “adjustment” being at center of chiropractic. An adjustment is making movement at the joints in the body for the purpose of restoring the communication pathways between your brain and the rest of your body. That is chiropractic. And how that is done defines the techniques. Many chiropractors spe-
cialize. I found that nutrition is key to supporting the adjustment. In other words, a major complaint about chiropractic is, “I have to keep going back.” I had mentors who taught me that people often need more adjustments because of their chemistry. Normally that meant they were toxic: toxic from subclinical bacteria, virus, fungus, parasites and heavy metals. If I gave them nutritional products that killed the invaders and took the heavy metals out of the body, the patient’s nervous system would calm down. They reported feeling great. And their symptoms would be gone. And, often, when they were clear of the invaders and the heavy met(See Reasons to seek, Page 9)
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Mosquito control precautions Reasons to seek
The City of Lubbock Health Department is urging people to take steps to reduce mosquito populations. The majority of mosquitoes that are currently active are flood water mosquitoes that are a nuisance and don’t spread disease. However, conditions this spring indicate that we could see an increase in mosquito-borne disease as we move into the hotter summer months. Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and include Zika, Chikungunya and West Nile Virus. City of Lubbock Vector Control is working to keep mosquito populations low by treating mosquito breeding sites to prevent mosquito larvae from emerging and fogging to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes. Vector
control works to treat standing water and to sprays parks and other public areas. In addition to Vector Control efforts, it is important for the community to remove mosquito breeding sites from around their homes by dumping containers that collect water, filling in low lying areas that collect water, or by covering containers that can’t be dumped with wire mesh or a tight fitting lid. Some mosquito varieties can breed in as little as a soda cap full of water. In addition to reducing mosquito breeding sites, individuals can take the following precautions to reduce mosquito exposure: Wear an EPA registered insect repellant Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants Keep mosquitoes out of
living areas by using air conditioning or intact window screens Limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times, especially dusk and dawn Symptoms of mosquitoborne diseases include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. If you are ill and suspect a mosquito-borne infection, contact your healthcare provider. For more information on mosquito-borne diseases visit the CDC website at http:// www.cdc.gov/Features/stopmosquitoes/index.html To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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als, they didn’t need an adjustment. Why? Their body was working just fine. And another specialty for me has been how our emotions affect your body. And it isn’t even current emotions. Typically, they go back to childhood. Let’s face it, childhood has its challenges. I love the work because it helped me so much. Yes, it takes extra training, but is so valuable in practice. I had a person bent over in pain with her low back. I saw her three days in a row. She looked the same on the third day as the first. It seemed an obvious back problem, right? I thought, what am I missing? I wondered, is it emotional? After about 4-5 minutes of doing the Neuro-Emotional Technique, she stood up and walked out of my office. My most amazing case ever was helped with the emotional work. I had a young man, about 22 years old who stopped me in the hall one day to ask if I could help him. He had a very significant stutter, painfully significant. I asked him if he knew why he stuttered. Often people come to me already having a diagnosis from tests. He said he thought it was because his father beat him
when he was a boy. I said, “If that is why you stutter, I think I can help you.” After less than an hour in my office, he walked out speaking just as clearly as I did. Honestly, I had to sit down. That was amazing! If you were reading words of another chiropractor, they would have their view, their own stories and just as powerful. That is why there are 200 techniques. All have value as all have patients they have helped. Most chiropractors gravitate to what has helped them personally. It is only natural to be a fan of what has helped you.
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By James K. White The beaver image is a national emblem of Canada. The name of Batman’s butler was … Alfred. Established in 1906, The Devil’s Tower was this nation’s first national Monument. It may surprise some of you “know-it-alls” to learn that Abraham Lincoln was honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1992. He was quite good. Supposedly his record was 300-1. I checked this out, and it is apparently true that all functioning British battle tanks assembled since 1945 have the capability to brew tea. Another case of DOH! One curious man on a street in Morgantown, West Virginia, was worried that he might be wanted for previous misbehaviors. He politely inquired of two law officers if there any warrants for his arrest. There were. He was arrested. This West Virginia genius may have had kin far away near Fairbanks, Alaska, where two men armed with guns attempted to abscond with a 500-pound company safe from a Moose Lodge. The two had traveled to the Moose Lodge riding bicycles. The robbery attempt was not successful. Queen Elizabeth I was born in 1533. Queen Eliza-
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beth II was born in 1926. Dairy Queen was born in 1940. In 1985, 24-year-old Matthew Scott from New Jersey was holding a potent “recreational” firework known as M80 when it exploded. The blast removed most of his left hand. Parts that remained were so severely damaged surgeons deemed them unsalvageable. A team of highly skilled physicians attempted a rare hand transplant from a cadaver. The transplant was a remarkable success. Scott can use his newly acquired hand to write his name, tie his shoelaces and turn pages. Matthew was able to throw out the first pitch at a 2000 Philadelphia Phillies MLB game. It is
now illegal to sell or possess M80’s in New Jersey. The penalty for possession is 18 months in jail. President Calvin Coolidge was the surprised recipient of a 147-pound Swiss Cheese wheel made in Wisconsin. It is said that all present at the delivery were offered slabs of cheese. The highest air temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred at Death Valley at a fiery place known as Greenland Ranch (134°F). I hope those folks had shade. A typical bee has five eyes. I no longer feel so remorseful about “beeing” called four eyes. Well, frolic not with M80’s and have a splendid day.
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includes a coloring page to keep them busy. During the summer months from Monday – Thursday, their special menu items are half price. Now, that’s a family deal. On the Facebook Page, you will get all the info on daily specials. If you are planning a wedding, family reunion, birthday, or any special cel-
ebration, call either location and get all details needed for your catering needs. Catering is for any time of day and includes Italian cuisine, as well as smoked brisket, or whatever your heart desires. Yes, they do have their own smoker. All delivery, set up, and serving is included in this service. I’m told there is no minimum number required. For any personal
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Covenant achieves Patient Safety Excellence Award Covenant Medical Center is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award. The distinction places Covenant among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades. During the study period (2015 to 2017), Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in safety provided for patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes (risk-adjusted patient safety indicator rates) for 14 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Patient Safety Excellence Award were on average: • 55.9% less likely to experience an accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care. • 50.9% less likely to experience a collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest. • 64.4% less likely to experience pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital. • 57% less likely to experience catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital. If all hospitals in the country performed at the level of
award recipients for each of the 14 Patient Safety Indicators, 127,667 patient safety events could have been avoided. “We are extremely proud of being recognized by Healthgrades as being in the top 10 percent of all shortterm acute care hospitals nationally for Patient Safety Excellence,” Chief Medical Officer for Covenant Health Dr. Craig Rhyne said. “Our physicians and nurses work diligently to provide an environment of safe medical care that fulfills our promise to patients to know them, care for them, and ease their way.”
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July 1 - Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
A new reveal
Pointe Plaza at Carillon – 5 p.m., See the newly renovated luxury senior living, 1717 Norfolk, 281-6200. July 2 - I Forgot Day
4th on Broadway events 10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Gem & Mineral Society
Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society, 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. July 3 - Compliment Your Mirror Day
4th on Broadway events
July 4 – Independence Day
4th on Broadway events
July 5 - Apple Turnover Day
First Friday Art Trail
July 6 - International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
Fiber Arts Society
Crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info.
Pam Tillis
The Country Superstar will sing a number of her acclaimed works with two accompanying musicians. 8 p.m., at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-3364800 or www.spencertheater.com. July 7 - National Strawberry Sundae Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org.
Concert at Wagner Park
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m. July 8 - Blueberry 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. July 9 - Sugar Cookie Day
Lunch Bunch
Brunch at The Farmhouse, 7718 Milwaukee Ave. 11:30 a.m. RSVP to 806725-0094. Members pay for their own meal.
All-American Boys Chorus
The All-American Boys Chorus, a California-based company of 100+ at 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com.
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, 7880856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month.
Area Amputees
Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your
Older Active Adults • Fun • Fitness Hobbies • Games • Dances • Classes Hot Lunches Monday - Friday at Noon
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own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-7485870 for more info. July 10 - Teddy Bear Picnic Day July 11 - Cheer up the Lonely 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.
Summer Showcase
Jenni Dale Lord– Pop/ Country, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. July 12 - Pecan Pie Day
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McPherson’s Wine Tasting
One-hour tour of McPherson’s Wine Cellar, and wine tasting. 4 p.m., 1615 Texas Ave. Space is limited RSVP soon to 806-7250094
Movie in the Park
How To Train Your Dragon – Rated PG, at approximately 9 p.m., Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St., 767-2704
Rumours - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Rumours recreates the rock
(See Enriching Lives, Page 16)
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music of Fleetwood Mac, 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater. com. July 13 - French Fries Day
Improving Life Seminar
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday
Keep Lubbock Beautiful
A new litter-prevention program: “10 on Tuesday”
Working toward a clean, litter-free city www.keeplubbockbeautiful.org 806-775-3149
Caregiver Support Groups 3rd Monday, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wolfforth United Methodist Church, 102 Donald Preston Drive, 806-866-4200, lloyd@wolfforthumc.org 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Office of Dr. Brian Carr, 3709 22nd Place, 790-4472, joebduke@gmail.com 2nd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Bacon Heights Baptist Church, 5110 54th St., 806-799-4512, delwells4@aol.com 4th Monday, 11:30 a.m. Brookdale Monterey, brown bag lunch, 5204 Elgin, 806-788-1919, allison.mcmillan@brookdale.com 4th Thursday, 1 p.m. Turning Point Community Church, 11202 Quaker Ave. 1-800-272-3900 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon Wilshire Place, 6410 Erskine, 806-778-1114, marianneh1107@gmail.com
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Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar – Enhancing quality of life, 8-hour course, breakfast & lunch included with $185 registration cost. Email d3consultling18@gmail. com or call 985-859-3872.
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Stacy McKenzie, library director of Lubbock City Library System, “The Anchor of the Community.” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. July 14 - Pandemonium Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org.
West Parking Garage, at the corner of 21st and Louisville Ave. - 6th Floor. RSVP to 806-725-0094
Summer Showcase
Mariachi Los Galleros – Mexicano/Mariachi, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. July 19 - Daiquiri Day
Living Well Lecture
Alzheimer’s Association - 1 p.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room C - West Parking Garage, 21st and Louisville Ave. - 6th Floor, “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” RSVP to 806-725-0094 July 20 - Lollipop Day
Ultimate ELO Experience
The Ultimate ELO Experience shares The Electric Light Orchestra’s fusion of pop, melodic rock, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography of the 1970s, 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater. com.
Wolfforth Bring blankets, lawn chairs, Once-a-month Craft Fair
Concert at Wagner Park
and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m. July 15 - Hug Your Kids Day July 16 - Fresh Spinach Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. July 17 - Emoji Day July 18 - Hot Dog Day
SeniorCare 101
Every Third Thursday of the Month at 9 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room E -
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. July 21 - Junk Food Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. July 22 - Hammock Day July 23 - Vanilla Ice Cream Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. July 24 - Tequila Day July 25 - Culinarians Day
Summer Showcase
Eddy Weir– Classic Rock, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. July 26 - All or Nothing Day
Better Living Breakfast Club Veteran Benefits - 9 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room E - West Parking Garage, 21st and Louisville Ave. - 6th Floor. RSVP to 806-725-0094.
Movie in the Park
Incredibles 2 – Rated PG, at approximately 9 p.m., Safety City, 46th Street and Avenue U, 767-2712 July 27 - Day of the Cowboy
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Chris Rankin, product & service coordinator, Breedlove Foods, Inc. “Celebrating 25 Years of Operation Dedicated to Local and Humanitarian Aid.” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
Deana Carter
Deana Carter was the big voice of 1996 with a dreamy song called “Strawberry Wine.” 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. July 28 - Milk Chocolate Day
First Presbyterian Church
(See Enriching Lives, Page 19)
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Fighting to end food insecurity (Continued from Page 8)
supplement what they are providing for themselves.” While the Summer of Sharing program does address the concern that children will not eat enough while out of school, Weaver said the food bank also has a senior food box program. “We have a specific box of food targeting seniors and some of their nutritional needs,” Weaver said. “For those that qualify for it, it gets them a box of food every month.” The food bank has a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) created with the help of medical consultations. Veronica Soto, the manager for Community Health Education for Covenant Community Health Outreach, said health assessment helped steer Covenant to their partnership with the food bank. “Every three years,” Soto
said, “we do a community health needs assessment,” During this assesssment, Covenant Outreach will go out to the community and ask what people need. Soto said food insecurity is one of the top health issues on the South Plains, and affects anyone from ages 2-82. Soto explained that food insecurity can be caused by a number of things, whether it is low income, an illness, or an accident such as a vehicle malfunction. Food King has prepared food boxes of essential items that can be purchased as packages and donated to the food bank. They can also accept any donations dropped off at their locations, as can South Plains Capitol Bank, and the food bank itself. Monetary donations can be given online or in person at the food bank. Weaver said there is a key way the community can aid the food bank.
Covenant staff members prepare to serve their coworkers at the Summer of Sharing cookout.
“We rely heavily on volunteers,” Weaver said. “They are the backbone of what we do.” People are also encouraged to volunteer in groups.
Ways to Help with Summer of Sharing • Mail a donation to South PlainsFood Bank 5606 MLK Blvd., Lubbock,Texas 79406 • Give online at www.spfb.org • To volunteer, call 806-763-3003
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Golden Gazette Crossword Puzzle ACROSS
1. Breezy 6. Gemstone 10. 21st letter of the Greek alphabet 13. Utterly stupid person 14. Prison 15. Stepped 16. Reiteration 18. Spool 19. Printer’s measures 20. Highway 21. Resembling glass 23. Discover 24. Impassive 25. Half the diameter 28. Native of Tahiti 31. At right angles to a ship’s length 32. Communion plate 33. Self-esteem 34. Sheet of matted cotton 35. Compare 36. Single entity 37. Very skilled person
3 8. Brilliant 39. Aunt’s husband 40. Seasoning plant 42. In fact 43. Intended 44. Mackerel shark 45. To act frivolously 47. Booth 48. First man’s mate 51. To sharpen 52. Moving the eyeball 55. River in central Europe 56. Exhort 57. Photograph, for short 58. A primary color 59. Takes to court 60. Shades
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1. Metal filament 2. As previously given 3. Bites 4. Female deer 5. Rare metallic element 6. Group of eight
7. Discharged a debt 8. Gone by 9. Grow longer 10. Foreknowledge 11. Garden tools 12. Indolently 15. Distinguishing characteristic 17. Charged particles 22. Cut of meat 23. Decree 24. Satisfied 25. Capital of Morocco 26. Manila hemp plant 27. Resolute 28. Massive, goatlike bovid 29. Nimble 30. Well-known 32. Hinge 35. Woody 36. Untie 38. South African river 39. Disheveled 41. To send for treatment 42. The villain in Othello
5 0. Greek god of love 53. French vineyard 54. Exclamation of surprise Solution on P. 21
Movies in the Park
Balance problems or dizziness? Physical Therapy Today is hosting free workshop on Balance and Dizziness at 10 a.m. July 13, inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806-771-8010. This free workshop is for you if 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 balance problems and dizziness make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of balance problems and dizziness, and how to prevent falls.
4 4. Burrowing animals 45. Norse god of thunder 46. Part of the verb “to ride” 47. Sled 48. English public school 49. Choose from a ballot
1. You can’t count your hair. 2. You can’t wash your eyes with soap. 3. You can’t breathe when your tongue is out. Put your tongue back in your mouth; sure you can still breathe, you fool.
Grab a blanket, pack up the kids, and watch a movie out under the stars. Parks and Recreation is hosting Movie in the Park events this summer. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back lawn chairs, snacks and mosquito spray to enhance their viewing experience. Come early and enjoy water, popcorn and games provided by Amerigroup. Admission is free. The upcoming summer Movies in the Park:
How To Train Your Dragon – PG July 12 at dusk/approx. 9 p.m. Rawlings Center, 213 40th St.
Incredibles 2 – PG
July 26 at dusk/approx. 9 p.m. Safety City, 46th Street & Avenue U
The Lego Movie 2 - PG
Aug. 6 at dusk/approx. 8:45 p.m. Maggie Trejo Center, 3200 Amherst
Ralph Breaks the Internet - PG
Aug. 9 at dusk/approx. 8:45 p.m. Maxey Center, 4020 30th St.
Golden Gazette • July 2019 • Page 19 Clutter can quickly sneak into every room of your home. Each room should have designated spaces for everything that belongs in the room. We have tips to help you decide what should stay and what should go in your bedrooms, the living room, as well as the kitchen and dining room.
■ Upgrade your nightstand to a multi-use with lots of drawers and spaces for clothing and other essentials. ■ Beautiful decorative storage containers in small
sizes are a great way to hide Kitchen & Dining Room: small items and add color ■ Rusted/broken utensils to a room when placed on a ■ Duplicate utensils, table or dresser. tools, or appliances ■ Take advantage of the ■ Storage containers with foot of the bed by placing a missing lids storage bench or set of small ■ Rarely-used extra dishes ottomans in the space for ■ Old cleaning supplies extra storage. ■ Broken or chipped cups, plates, or glasses Living Room: ■ Rarely- or never-used ■ Extra candles ■ DVDs, CDs, & VHS tapes small appliances ■ Extra table linens ■ Worn blankets/throws ■ Excess dining table dé■ Throw pillows that cor have lost their shape ■ Canned goods and ■ Old magazines ■ Ripped, torn, stained or spaces that are outdated or unlikely to be used worn rugs ■ Knick knacks, odds and Space Saving Suggestions: ends, and unnecessary deco■ Use wall-mounted storrative items age to make the most of wall ■ Remotes to old devices space by mounting rows of ■ Broken/worn furniture racks. ■ Electronics that are not ■ Use a cart in the kitchen commonly used or dining room to expand your work and storage area Space Saving Suggestions: ■ Choose coffee and end without taking up a large tables that maximize the amount of floor space. space it uses up by doubling as extra storage with drawers or neat shelving. ■ Use the bookcase as a storage solution.
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Coming in August:
Bedrooms:
■ Pillows that are no longer full or comfortable ■ Loose papers ■ Tangled, broken, discolored or unwanted jewelry ■ Clothes you never wear ■ Excess or old hangers ■ Old gadgets/electronics ■ Excess ties in the closet ■ Forgotten items stored under the bed ■ Junk from the nightstand or dresser junk drawer ■ Old T-shirts & undershirts
Space Saving Suggestions:
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. July 29 - Chicken Wing Day July 30 - Day of Friendship
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. July 31 - Mutt’s Day
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M&M Community Living Services
Each person has a place at the table and a voice worth hearing A tradition to Stand On Blended Music with Choir
First Presbyterian Church 3814 130th Street 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org
10:30 a.m. Worship
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Deciding what to do with your 401(k) plan when you change jobs
When you change jobs, you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. Should you leave it where it is or take it with you? Should you roll the money over into an IRA or into your new employer’s retirement plan? One of the greatest advantages of a 401(k) plan is that it allows you to save for retirement on a tax-deferred (or in the case of Roth accounts, potentially tax-free) basis. When changing jobs, consider the continued tax deferral of theses retirement funds, and, if possible, to avoid current taxes and penalties that can eat in the amount of money you have saved.
Take the money & run Leave funds alone
When you leave your current employer, you can withdraw your 401(k) funds in a lump sum. Instruct your 401(k) plan administrator to cut you a check. Then you are free to do as you please with those funds. While cashing out is certainly tempting, it’s almost never a good idea. Taking a lump sum distribution from your 401(k) can significantly reduce your retirement savings, and is generally not advisable unless you urgently need money and have no other alternatives. You will miss out on the continued tax deferral of your 401(k) funds, and you’ll also face an immediate tax bite.
One option when you change jobs is simply to leave the funds in your old employer’s 401(k) plan where they will continue to grow tax deferred. If your vested 401(k) is $5,000 or less, your employer can require you to take your money out of the plan when you leave the company. Your employer may also require that you withdraw your funds once you reach the plan’s normal retirement age. Leaving your money in your old employer’s 401(k) plan may be a good idea if you’re happy with the investment alternatives offered or you need time to explore other options. You may also want to leave the funds where they are temporarily if your new employer offers a 401(k) plan but requires new employees to work for the company for a certain length of time before allowing them to participate. Transfer funds to new employer’s retirement plan or to an IRA Just as you can always withdraw the funds from your 401(k) when you leave your job, you can always roll over your 401(k) funds to your new employer’s retirement plan if the new plan allows it. You can also roll over your funds to a traditional IRA. You can either transfer the funds to a traditional IRA that you already have, or open a new IRA to receive the funds. There’s no dollar limit on how much 401(k) money you can transfer to an IRA. Generally, the best way to roll over funds is to have your
401(k) plan directly transfer your funds to your new employer’s retirement plan or to an IRA you’ve established. Have distribution check made out to you, deposit funds in your new employer’s retirement plan or an IRA You can roll over funds to an IRA or another employer-sponsored retirement plan (if that plan accepts rollover contributions) by having your 401(k) check made out to you and depositing the funds to your new retirement savings vehicle yourself within 60 days. Because you effectively have use of this money until you redeposit it, your 401(k) plan is required to withhold 20% for federal income taxes on the taxable portion of your distribution (you get credit for this withholding when you file your federal income tax return for the year). Unless you make up this 20% with out-of-pocket funds when you make your rollover deposit, the amount withheld will be considered a taxable distribution, subject to regular income tax and generally a 10% premature distribution penalty (if you’re under 59½). If you don’t make your rollover deposit within 60 days, the entire amount will be considered a taxable distribution.
Which option?
Is it better to leave your funds in a 401(k) plan or roll them over to an IRA? Each retirement savings vehicle has advantages and disadvantages. Some items to consider: • A traditional IRA can offer almost unlimited investment options; a 401(k) plan limits
you to the investment options offered by the plan. • A 401(k) may offer a higher level of protection from creditors. • A 401(k) may allow you to borrow against the value of your account. • A 401(k) plan may allow penalty-free withdrawals if you leave your job at age 55 or later. Penalty-free withdrawals are generally not available from IRA’s until 59½. • You must take required minimum distributions from a traditional IRA once you reach 70½. You generally don’t need to take required distributions from 401(k) plans until you retire. • Unlike Roth 401(k) accounts, you don’t need to take any lifetime required minimum distributions from Roth IRA’s. • Employer stock may be eligible for more favorable tax treatment if distributed from a 401(k) plan rather than an IRA. • Both IRAs and 401(k) plans may involve investmentrelated expenses or account fees. Both may provide services such as investment advice, education, materials, and retirement planning. Understand what your plan provides, and what you may be giving up or gaining by transferring your funds. No matter which option you choose, discuss your situation with a tax professional (as well as your plan administrator) before deciding what to do. Provided by Zach holtZman Financial advisor
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Located at 8116 19th St. Lubbock, Texas on 13 acres. There is plenty of parking with easy access to the Market. We are open every Saturday from April thru the end of October. We feature Local Farmers with Locally grown produce & meat, Local Bakers, Crafters, and Artisans with Homemade and Seasonal goods for sale. If you would like to be a vender at the 2019 Farmers Market contact the Market Manager at 806-853-7901.3/19
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Some little-known stories about the first moon landing By the early 1960s, America was trailing the Soviet Union in space development. This undoubtedly played a part in President John F. Kennedy’s appeal on May 25, 1961, to a special joint session of Congress when he pronounced, “I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth.” 400,000 helping hands Eight years later, at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center at 9:32 a.m. on the morning of July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 thundered off the launch pad in a billowy cloud of smoke, destined for immortality. Neil Armstrong, a 38-year-old civilian research pilot, led the three-man crew, which also consisted of Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, 39, and
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Michael Collins, 38. Media coverage naturally focused on the astronauts, but the total number of scientists, engineers, service and construction workers involved in the Apollo 11 project had surged to more than 400,000 by that crisp, clear summer morning. In the next 76 hours, the astronauts soared 240,000 miles, averaging over 3,100 miles per hour. They entered a lunar orbit on July 19, and the next day, at 1:46 p.m., their lunar module, Eagle, separated from the command module, Columbia, where Michael Collins remained on board to monitor the situation. 25 seconds to go The Eagle began its descent to the lunar surface two hours later. However, when Armstrong prepared to set the craft down, he realized that boulders and craters were scattered throughout the landing site, posing a potential hazard. He eased his craft over to a flatter, safer place nearby, but that maneuver burned fuel that was already running dangerously low. When the Eagle finally settled onto the moon’s Sea
of Tranquility, the remaining fuel would have only lasted another 25 seconds before the landing would automatically have been aborted in order to guarantee adequate fuel for the return flight home. Armstrong immediately radioed Mission Control in Houston with his now-iconic announcement “The Eagle has landed.” What’d I Say? At 10:39 p.m. that evening, Armstrong descended from the ship as a television camera attached to the Eagle beamed the astronauts’ progress back to Earth. When he opened the hatch and stepped onto the moon’s surface, he maintained that he had intended to say, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” but a possible momentary microphone glitch had him announcing to the world, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Aldrin followed Armstrong 19 minutes later, being careful not to lock the Eagle’s hatch, as there was no outer handle…and no (See First Moon Landing, Page 23)
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Raising Standards of Dementia Care (Continued from Page 22)
Roadside Assistance number to call 240,000 miles away. Rocks, walks, heat Following NASA’s directive, Armstrong and Aldrin loaded nearly 50 pounds of moon rocks and soil into the Eagle, took photographs and conducted tests. The hardest task then facing the two was the planting of the American flag (which had come from Sears). The moon’s surface was rock-hard, and the astronauts only managed to hammer Old Glory a few inches into the surface, where it subsequently fell over from the Eagle’s takeoff blast. The pair spent 21 hours and 36 minutes—almost a full day—on the moon. They stayed in their craft for more than six hours after they landed, and took frequent breaks when they walked on the surface. The thermally cooled un-
derwear they wore inside their spacesuits helped them fend off the potentially lethal 200-degree Fahrenheit lunar surface temperatures, but Armstrong and Aldrin were always aware that their cooling properties could fail at any moment, so they purposely kept their ambles brief. Homeward bound The men returned to the lunar module by 1:11 a.m. Then, just before they secured the hatch, Aldrin accidentally tripped the circuit breaker used to activate the main engine; after a moment of panic, though, he was able to push the breaker back into the correct position with a felt-tip pen. Besides the American flag, the astronauts left behind several other items, including a plaque that read: “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot on the moon—
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July 1969 A.D.—We came in peace for all mankind.” Armstrong and Aldrin reconnected successfully with Collins and Columbia, and at 12:56 a.m. on July 22, Apollo 11 began its journey home, safely splashing into the Pacific Ocean at 12:50 p.m. two days later. It is estimated that more than 550 million people worldwide had followed the history-making event on television. I don’t believe it! Though etched in our collective consciousness, the celebration this month of the 50th anniversary of the historical milestone will probably not change the minds of a small group of conspiracy theorists who to this day, and contrary to abundant evidence available, believe that NASA faked the July 20, 1969, moon landing. In 2002, the Washington Post featured a news item concerning Buzz Aldrin. The former astronaut was leaving a Beverly Hills hotel when he was accosted by a conspiracy theorist who shrieked, “You’re the one who said you walked on the moon when you didn’t!” After calling Aldrin a liar, the man waved a Bible in Aldrin’s face and insisted that he swear the truth on it. The former astronaut settled the matter by knocking the accuser to the ground with a well-placed right cross to the jaw.
Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar July 13
In Lubbock, Texas
This is the live 8-hour course required for those pursuing certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or for those who want to enhance their dementia education
Learn how to: Enhance quality of life Communicate Foster sensitivity & respect Identify causes of aggression Utilize stress-reduction techniques Identify sundowning and much more The seminar will be led by Caitlyn Donegan, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. She is a licensed physical therapist in Colorado who obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Breakfast and lunch is included as well as course material. Cost is $185 per person. If a facility or organization brings 5 or more people, the cost is $165 per person.
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Yoga in the Plaza on Saturdays
Develop your mind, body and spirit at the 5th annual Yoga in the Plaza. Participants will have a free yoga class on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. These open-level classes feature synchronized movement with breath and awaken strength, energy and flexibility. Each week for nine weeks, a different instructor and style will be featured. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel, sunscreen, bug spray and water to stay hydrated. For more information, call 775-2685. July 6 - Melissa Minnix, Hatha Flow, Lotus Yoga and Wellness July 13 - Raychel Vasseur, Ph.D., Power Vinyasa Flow, Overflow Power Yoga July 20 - Kaci Bartlett, Powerful Flow Yoga, Overflow Power Yoga July 27 - Rafael Jurado and Kaci Bartlett, AcroYoga (requires a partner), Overflow Power Yoga Aug. 3 - Lindsay Kerr, Integrative Yoga, By Its Own Design Aug. 10 - Rachelle Atkinson, Hatha Yoga, HWY 108 Aug. 17 - Lauren Finck, Power Vinyasa Flow, Overflow Power Yoga Aug. 24 - Sarah Brown, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Overflow Power Yoga Aug. 31- Rumeysa Tekin, Vinyasa Yoga, TTU Recreation Center