Volume 33, Number 7
July 2021
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
2nd Chance Run set for Aug. 7 Caregiver Conference, July 22
In July & inside
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The 7th annual Caregiver Conference is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22 at the Science Spectrum Exhibit Hall, 2579 S. Loop 289. Registration deadline is 4 p.m. July 19. Call 806-6870940 to RSVP. The event is free, and lunch is provided. In-person seating is limited. The conference will be available online, also. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Tam Cummings, Ph.D., a Tam Cummings, Ph.D. gerontologist, will explain how to untangle dementia, including recognizing, staging, and caring for the nine most common dementias. (See 2nd Chance Run, Page 4) The event is hosted by the South Plains Association of Governments, Area Agency on Aging. Cummings is dedicated to untangling the complexities of dementia. She is an internationally recognized author, educator, and keynote speaker who has helped thousands of families and professional care partners understand the stages of dementia and the process of the disease. “Untangling Alzheimer’s” was written by Cummings and is designed to allow first-time caregivers as well as professionals gain the understanding and skills they need to work effectively with persons with dementia. Her website www.tamcummings.com has more information available. (See 4th On Broadway, Page 23)
By Allison Monacelli Every nine minutes, a new person is added to the transplant waiting list, and 17 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant. The Health Resources and Services Administration stresses the importance of organ donation. In 2020, more than 80,000 kidneys were needed and only 20,000 received. Steve Stasny, the public relations specialist at LifeGift, said LifeGift encourages those seeking to become donors to register via Donate Life Texas at www.donatelifetexas.org. “One person can save up to eight other lives with just the donation of their organs,” Stasny said, “and if you are a tissue donor, you can actually 4th on Broadway save or heal the lives of 75 individucelebration ..........................page 23 als.” Independence Day Lucky for Texans, Donate Life Texas
10th Roundtable ..........................page 22 22nd Caregiver Conference .... pages 1,24 24th-25th Lubbock Arts Festival ....page 24 Bring-A-Blanket Story Time ...........page 4 Cactus Theater shows ...................page 5 High Noon Concerts .....................page 18 Summer Showcase ......................page 11 Picnic in the Park.........................page 12
Coming in August 7th 2nd Chance Run .....................page 1
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“Freedom Isn’t Free” will be the feature of the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection in July. Phil and Carla Johnson will be the guest presenters during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 13 luncheon at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road. To attend, RSVP to 806777-5585 or LubbockCWC@gmail.com. I can do all things through a verse taken out of context.
A Picoso’s Delight on Milwaukee A recent family event took place at Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen located at 7611 Milwaukee Ave. Although it was during the busy lunch hour, our service was excellent, and we even had our own private room. There were 11 of us and no mix-ups occurred, thanks to our very efficient waiter. If any readers of this Golden Gazette remember, I have my own system of judging the cuisine of Mexican restaurants. If they can prepare outstanding chili rellenos, then all the rest is also top notch. So folks, you guessed it, my order at Picoso’s was their signature “Crispy Rellenos.” This unusual crispy version was absolutely delicious. Also offered as another choice is “Naked Rellenos.” This preparation does not use any batter type coating, but instead is covered with green Hatch Chili Queso. Now that will be my choice at the next visit, so stay tuned. The orders of the other family members seated near me included chicken fajitas, enchiladas, and my son-inlaw also ordered the “Crispy” Rellenos. All selections were served with a generous amount of beans and rice with a “garnish” lettuce salad. For my preference, next time I’ll request less of the rice and beans and more of the salad item. The main large menu offers 5 appetizers, 5 entrees,
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and other selections include soup, salad, street style tacos, seafood items, burritos, enchiladas, By Elva Edwards fajitas, combos, and many other favorites. Dr. Michael Greger is an interesting A special lunch menu offers 8 selections for guy. He wrote the books, “How Not to your preference. The kids also have their own with 9 favorites especially selected for their age group. Die,” and “How Not to Diet.” His webDesserts you ask? There are 6 selections on the site is nutritionfacts.org. dessert menu which includes Tres Leches cake. He likes to bring the research down Besides the 8 soft drink items included on the large to us people on the street. It just takes menu, the bar menu has a number of surprises! too long for it to get to doctor’s offices. Are you ready for this? There are 12 flavors These books are like gold mines. of margaritas, plus an extremely special one ofOne study he references in “How Not fered for $100. It combines all the rare ingredients to Die” is about type 2 diabetes. known to mankind. Maybe if anyone reaches a A study was done taking people who 100th birthday they deserve one – just saying! averaged their A1C at 8.2. Under 5.7 is If all that is not enough, there are 38 various tenormal. Above 6.5 is diabetic. quilas in stock, so if you can dream one, they will After 7 months of eating a diet cenmake your dream come true. If you prefer home delivery, Door Dash and tered on whole plant foods, the patients UBER EATS are the services available. had stopped taking their medications Some interesting facts: and their A1C dropped to a non-diabetic 1. Picoso’s is a non-profit organization. ALL 5.8. How cool is that? proceeds go to various charities or to helping staff The proper food corrects so many members. problems. Enjoy all the fruits and veg2. The Lubbock location opened in April 2018. etables that will be harvested this sum3. The entire building, (interior, exterior, etc.) mer. It is a great time to center meals was designed by the owner, Jeremy Waller. around whole plant foods. 4. Jeremy and his wife, Heather, have 20 years’ experience of owning and operating restaurants in Plainview. So I say, “Welcome to Lubbock!” You may also place an order for pick-up. Sat. 9-5 Hours: Sun. 10-5 Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, under 12 FREE Phone: CASH ONLY 806–386-7789 www.lubbockgunshow.com Happy 4th to all! info@silverspurtradeshows.com Cathy Easter
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Bring-a-Blanket Story Time 2nd Chance Run
Bring-a-Blanket Story Time on the Courthouse Lawn, 904 Main St., prior to the High Noon Concert Series is set for 11 a.m. on July 7 & 21 and Aug. 4. This is a new event spon-
sored by the Lubbock Public Library-Patterson Branch and the Lubbock County Law Library. It is a family event where little ones can listen to stories being read by county elected
officials and a children’s librarian. Children’s Librarian, Julie Baldwin, from the Patterson Branch Lubbock Public Library will assist in leading songs between stories. July 7: Judge Curtis Parrish July 21: Kelly Pinion, County Clerk Aug. 4: Judge Kara Darnell Enjoy 30 minutes of fun for the family, then stay for the High Noon Concert and grab lunch from one of the food truck vendors. The Lubbock County Law Library is open to the public to assist patrons with conducting legal research and locating legal forms.
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has a simple five-minute registration process where you can specify your wishes. “You can personalize, to your liking, how you want to donate,” Stasny said. “Also, if you have a loved one, family member, or friend to donate to, you can specify their names as well.” Stasny said LifeGift is a non-profit organization that facilitates organ and tissue transplants in three regions in Texas. These include the Houston area, Fort Worth area, and Lubbock and Abilene. Every year LifeGift hosts three Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Runs as a way to encourage Texans to register to become a donor. “All the proceeds from Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run enhance LifeGift’s public education efforts with the goal of inspiring others to register to become donors,” Stasny said. This year, a virtual run will be held in Lubbock on Saturday, Aug. 7. The cost to register is $25 for adults and $15 for kids. The 2nd Chance Run gives people the option to run 5k or 1 mile. The benefit of the virtual run is that participants can run or walk whenever they want. If you are participating in the 2nd Chance Run, LifeGift encourages you to take photos and post them on social media. If you are unable to participate in the
run, there are still other ways to support LifeGift. You can share their posts on social media and tell friends and family about organ donation. “The more people that know about organ donation and have the opportunity to donate - then ultimately more lives will be saved,” Stasny said. Many myths have developed out of fear of organ donation. Here are some of these myths from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Myth: I’m too old for organ donation. Fact: There is no age limit to be able to donate your organs. Myth: If I am a donor, the hospital won’t try to save my life. Fact: When you are sick or injured, the only priority is to save your life. Myth: My family won’t be able to have an open casket funeral. Fact: Through the entire donation process, the body is treated with care, respect and dignity. An open casket funeral is usually possible for organ, eye and tissue donors. Myth: My family will have to pay for the donation. Fact: There is no cost to donors or their families for organ or tissue donation. For more information on registering to be an organ donor, visit www.donatelifetexas.org.
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Cactus Theater schedules shows for July The Cactus Theater at 1812 Buddy Holly is open. Box office hours each weekday afternoon are from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The box office is also open approximately one hour before doors open for the Saturday and Sunday shows. Tickets can be purchased online at cactustheater.com or by phone, 806-762-3233, or email boxoffice@cactustheater.com. Here’s the lineup for July: July 10 - Will Banister & Friends: Tribute to Haggard, July 16 - Exile - Country- Members. July 17 - The Big Hits of Strait & More. Rock Supergroup - Original Bon Jovi, Journey & Chicago TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? DONALD: H I J K L M N O. July 23 - Stairway to ZepTEACHER: What are you talking about? pelin - #1 Touring Tribute DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O. July 29 - John Conlee TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers Classic Country Legend before eating? July 30 - Shinyribs - TexSIMON: No sir, I don’t have to, my mom is a good cook. as’ Roots/R&B Band Due to current economic conditions, the light at the July 31 - A Rockin’ ’50s, end of the tunnel has been turned off. ’60s, ’70s Nostalgia Nite
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‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver A leisurely drive on a country road can offer a chance to leave city stresses behind for a while and enjoy nature’s scenic wonders. Sometimes, though, such a usually ordinary event can prove life-changing. Near the end of 1970, musicians Bill Danoff and his girlfriend/future wife, Taffy Nivert, motored along a picturesque two-lane Maryland highway called Clopper Road. To pass the time, they batted about some lyrics they felt might fit into a melancholy ode for Johnny Cash. When they got to “almost heaven,” Bill injected the word Massachusetts, which is where he was from. And while Massachusetts did contain four syllables—what Danoff wanted—he thought the state’s name somehow
wasn’t “musical” enough. Back home in Washington, D. C. that night, he and Nivert chose a better-flowing four-syllable state name: West Virginia. It was a place neither had ever been. On Dec. 29, 1970, the 163-seat Cellar Door music club in the Georgetown area of Washington, D. C., offered two relatively unknown acts onstage that evening—Bill and Taffy (who performed as Fat City) and a struggling folkie friend named John Denver. His lone claim to music-world fame had been his creation “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” which had become a chart-topping single for Peter, Paul and Mary
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but had left John’s name crack at recording it. The unknown to most music fans. three worked throughout the night, John adding the bridge and more words of wistful nostalgia. By dawn, they pronounced After Fat City and Den- the future classic finished. The next night, Denver ver had finished their Cellar Door sets that night, they played his entire set and an agreed to rendezvous at encore, but the enthusiastic Bill and Taffy’s place for crowd demanded one more an impromptu jam. Later, at tune. When the applause died one point, Nivert said to her down, he told the audience, partner, “Get out that song “We just finished a brand you’re writing for Johnny new song, and I haven’t Cash.” Danoff did as he was even learned the words yet.” told and showed Denver He then unfolded a sheet the tune that, at the time, of paper and taped it below consisted only of one cho- the mic head. Danoff joined rus and one verse. But John Denver onstage, along with was bowled over by what he John’s lead guitarist and his heard and asked to have first bass player, and the four-
some launched into the first public performance of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The audience rose collectively for a thunderous five-minute standing ovation when the tune ended. That verified to Denver what he had felt since the night before, when he had first heard the unfinished song: this one—for sure—is a winner. One month later, John recorded it as an RCA Victor single, with his Fat City friends providing backup. Upon release, the radiofriendly 45 rocketed to Number Two on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and finally gave Denver the breakout hit he had spent years searching for. Life gets mighty precious when there’s less of it to waste. – Bonnie Raitt
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The things on earth A man whose wealth exceeded his common sense was once asked, “How much money does a man need to be happy?” His reply was quick and honest: “Just a little more.” Many “things” promise satisfaction and happiness at a distance. But as possessions increase and wealth accumulates, expectations once valued are never fulfilled. It is different with those who seek the Lord. In Psalm 84 the author wrote, “Blessed - or happy - are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on being with you and following you on life’s journey.” Happiness is not found in what we have but who has us. Christianity is not about our possessions but what we possess in Christ and the fact that he possesses us. A true believer, an honest disciple or a sincere “follower of the way” is one who recognizes that the Lord is all-powerful and gives us the strength we need to live the Christian life. And living the Christian life will bring true blessings and genuine happiness to the one who walks with God. One translator studied this verse for years and finally decided that it would best be translated, “How enriched are those who draw their strength from you, whose hearts are focused on you.” Those attempting to draw strength from the “things” that are of this world will be left weak, weary and
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Nourish body & soul A group of visitors once asked an 82-year-old his age. After answering their question he said, “I’m going to live until I die. And then I’m going to live forever!” Is it possible that he had Psalm 84 in mind and was reflecting on the words of the psalmist: “They go from strength to strength - or they make their way - till each appears before God.” God expects us to care for our bodies - He created them and entrusted them to us to do his work well. The story is told of two camels who deeply loved their masters. While carrying their cargoes across the desert, one decided that he would eat little so he could save his master money. He soon became weak and disoriented and thieves took advantage of his master when he died - beating him and taking the cargo. The other cared for both his master and his strength. He ate wisely and passed triumphantly across the desert. We weaken ourselves spiritually by not nourishing ourselves with “soul-food” - God’s Word. Because
God made us for himself, we must bring his life into our life through the Word of Life - Christ our Lord. He alone can satisfy the hunger in our hearts and the longing in our souls. Jesus met these needs when He said, “I am the Bread of Life! No one coming to me will ever be hungry again. And those who believe in me will never thirst, either.” Age does not matter. Life does. And life begins with the Lord. Believe in him! He will nourish body and soul.
Grace & glory
unless we define quality in scriptural terms, “quality” may not be what “quality” is. Our psalmist wants us to know that even standing at the edge of the temple is better than being inside the tent of a wicked person. Why is this so? It is because of God himself. Simply being in his presence is a reward. For the psalmist, it is not the beauty of the place but the beauty of a person. “God is a sun and a shield,” he declares, referring to the absolute glory of God as a person and protector of those who serve him. With his love upon us and his glory around us, we can be assured that he will not withhold any good things from us if we walk with him and live lives that are blameless - or lives of integrity. But along our way in this walk with him, he will give us “grace and glory.” Glory refers to his “grace” he gives to those who are his own. It is his grace that saves us with the faith he gives us because of his love for us. SowerMinistries.org
Our minds want to wander. What they settle on in their journey from one destination to another is intriguing and telling. The Bible says, “Old men dream dreams and young men see visions.” But it does not tell what the dreams or visions are. It depends on the individual. One day a psalmist unveiled both his dream and his vision: “Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of View the directory online: the wicked.” We often hear www.WordPub.com/grd1.html.com TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have p h r a s e s a b o u t Or have a Golden Resource Directory mailed to you. 10 years ago “spending qualWINNIE: Me! Publications Include an address send $3 to: Word ity time with loved 1310 Ave. Q to mail the TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, ones” or “living a directory to. Lubbock, TX 79401 but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn’t punish him? quality life.” But LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
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News Neighbors awards donations The New Neighbors Club of Lubbock ended its 43rd year by naming By the recipients of donations raised during the year - Lubbock Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross, Children’s Connection, Texas Tornado Garrison Institute on Aging TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER Track and Field, and West Texas Dancing Raiderettes. Also, at the meeting The month of July is truly a time The Care Partner Academy has the 2021-22 officers were installed. The 44th year begins in September with the membership / luncheon meeting. For information on the social for celebration. With the lifting of plans to resume in August. It is our COVID-19 restrictions, it is great hope that we will be in person, but and service club, contact Virginia at vysasaga@gmail.com.
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to see family and friends and spend time together. We must remain vigilant and practice social distancing and good hygiene habits. July has more going for it beyond Independence Day. July is national hot dog month, pickle month, and national picnic month. I think I see a cookout on the horizon. While the U.S. is celebrating its Independence Day, other countries also have an independence day in July. Some of those include Belarus, Venezuela, Argentina, Belgium and the Bahamas. I hope you are able to enjoy the day with family and friends and attend the Lubbock Independence Day. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is slowly reopening. Our office remains closed to the public, but we are phased in to open in August to the ‘new normal.’ If you have questions about our services, call our office 806743-7787 or 806-743-7821. Volunteers Wanted. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is assisting non-profits across the area trying to fill volunteer positions. If you have a desire to get out and share your time and talents with those in need in our community - contact our office. We will find the right place for you. Contact the office at rsvp@ ttuhsc.edu or 806-743-7787 for a list of sites and how you can find out about each site.
if not, we will resume with sessions via ZOOM. If you are interested in joining our sessions, please notify me at joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu. You can join on a computer or via phone. Sessions are 40-50 minutes in length and can provide you with an opportunity to discuss topics with others in the community. If you need someone to talk to about your situation, we will be glad to visit with you one-on-one. Contact 806-743-7787 for details or other resources. July is a great time to reflect on the many blessings that as Americans we often take for granted. Take the time to remember what your ancestors went through for us to enjoy our freedom today. How come there are not any knock-knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings. What was George Washington’s favorite tea? The infantry. If you crossed a Patriot with a curly haired dog, what would you get? Yankee-Poodle What do you get when you cross a dinosaur with fireworks? Dino-mite May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free. ~ Sgt. Major Bill Paxton Enjoy your life and stay safe. We will get through this together.
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Cathey named regional chief executive of Covenant Health System Walter L. Cathey was named regional chief executive of the Covenant Health System effective in June 2021. Cathey succeeded Richard Parks, who is retiring after serving as Covenant Health’s Regional Chief Executive since 2010. Cathey’s career with Covenant Health started 24 years ago. Over two decades, Cathey has served as a rehabilitation aide, occupational therapist, executive director of rehabilitation & neuro services, vice president of Covenant Specialty Hospital, COO & CEO of Covenant Medical Center, president of operations, and most recently as chief executive of the Lubbock market for Covenant Health. “Over the years, I have been blessed with many mentors who have helped me learn and grow as a person and a leader,” Cathey said. “The people I work with at Covenant have become my family, and I feel just as responsible for taking care of them, as I do my own family. I can only hope to serve Covenant as faithfully as it has served me.” Growing up in the small Texas town of Ennis,
Cathey’s dad was a basketball coach and history teacher while his mom was a computer teacher. At Ennis High School, he played football and soccer which led to his interest in occupational therapy. “After a few injuries in youth sports, I got really interested in the therapy part of getting people healthy again,” Cathey explained. “I wanted to help people, and OT allowed me to do that without being too restrictive. I don’t always like being told what I can and cannot do.” After high school, Cathey headed to Lubbock where he graduated from Texas Tech University with his bachelor’s in occupational therapy in 2000 and master’s in occupational therapy in 2002. Cathey returned to Texas Tech in 2014 to obtain his master’s in business administration with a focus on health care administration. Today, Cathey continues his relationship with his alma mater, facilitating partnerships between Covenant Health with both Texas Tech and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Those partnerships include the funding and work force support of 21 services such as the psychiatry, neu-
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rology, and pediatric programs, as well as 14 training programs for medical residents and fellows. Covenant Health is also host to more than 60 3rd and 4th year TTUHSC medical students and more than 30 residents. Cathey was instrumental in Covenant’s acquisition of Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital, creating a joint venture between the two organizations in 2015 to create
one single rehabilitation to offer better service for the community. In 2018, Cathey led the expansion of access to emergency health care for the Lubbock community when Covenant Health acquired two locations of West Texas ER. When the world grinded to a halt in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathey was a steady presence, standing side by side with caregivers as they cared for patients. Cathey was instrumental in Covenant Health’s creation of the first COVID-19 Infusion Tent in Texas as well as the system’s partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Medicine to open a COVIDonly hospital at the 50th and University location which allowed Covenant Medical Center to reopen beds for
non-COVID patients. Cathey and his wife, Bethany, have been married for 20 years. They have two daughters, Kendall and Caroline, who are a part of the Frenship school district. The Catheys are active members of Lakeridge United Methodist Church and are also proud owners of a beloved Westie named Raider. “Many of us headed to Lubbock with the thought that we’ll spend four years here for school and then head home or to a big city,” Cathey said. “The more time you spend here, the harder it is to leave. The people are second to none and kinder than any you’ll ever meet. It’s a great place to raise a family.” A goal Cathey has set is to make health care more accessible and affordable for the people of west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
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10 quick clever ways to organize your home Organizing your space allows you to spend less time searching for lost items that could easily be found in a clutter-free space. From searching through random papers, old mail, or receipts to allowing clutter to pile up on the dining table or at the front door, it’s simply too easy to let clutter take over spaces in your home. Here are the best tips for leaving unnecessary stress behind in a short period of time with 10 quick and clever ways to get organized.
2. Create a “drop zone” near your entryway.
Clear a messy entryway by giving common items a home near the door. Use an end or side table and add containers for storage: Baskets, fabric bins, galvanized tubs, colorful buckets 3. Organize your coffee table for creative storage.
Add deceptively beautiful multipurpose storage items to your coffee table to create orderly space for remotes and other commonly used items in your living room and den. Great tabletop stor1. Add storage age items include: below your seating. Create extra room under Shadow boxes, jewelry boxa couch, chair, or bench. es, decorative bowls, wooden Choose a repurposed set of and metallic trays the following to add storage: 4. Create a cleaning caddy. Cleaning supplies can take Baskets, bins, totes,crates
up a large amount of space in cabinets and closets. Create an easy-to-carry caddy that includes your cleaning supplies such as gloves, sponges, bottles and brushes. Great repurposed containers for this include: Galvanized tubs, colorful buckets, shower caddy, plastic container 5. Corral the junk in the junk drawer by creating zones.
The junk drawer is the home for miscellaneous items. You can create zones of similar or related items to bring order to the chaos of the junk drawer. Repurpose the following to optimize drawer space: Plates, bowls, small platters, small cups 6. Expand your linen closet
Tension rods, magazine file or holder, magazine rack, From towels to sheets to curtain rods everything in-between, the 10. Add room in your closet linen closet can become a for your accessories with clutter magnet. Bring extra repurposed closet and bathroom storage items. organization and save space Hangers are meant for by adding items to break up more than clothing and the shelves. Try repurposing hooks or rods can work bethe following items: yond the bathroom. You can Towel rack, book ends, file place sunglasses, scarves, sorter, baskets or bins jewelry and more on hangers 7. Corral your cords and hooks. Try repurposing into a tidy space. Most modern households these items in your closet have a plethora of devices instead of throwing them that often create a tumble- away: weed of cords. A few items Shower curtain hooks, showrepurposed from the junk er curtain rings, towel rods drawer can help you organize and racks, extra hangers Keep in mind, you don’t your cords: Zip ties, rubber bands, hinge have to organize your home in a day. You can conquer clips, twist ties 8. Repurpose unconventional clutter as time allows in 30, items for shelving. 15, or even 5-minute increThink vertical for shelf ments. storage. Shelving does not - Posted on Caring Transitions have to be on the wall or in the form of a traditional shelving unit. Consider repurposing these household Lubbock,TX 79401 items to give your room a 806-744-2220 touch of charm and knickPublished monthly by Word knacks a new home: Publications, Lubbock, Texas. Drying rack, crib side rails, Advertising ladders, tiered trays Advertising rates are available space by using every part of the closet.
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The greatest potential for growth and self-realization exists in the second half of life. – Carl Jung It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment; and in these qualities, old age is usually not only not poorer, but is even richer. – Cicero
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The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series, offering live, original music, is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 19, in the Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. In addition to the free concerts, guests are encouraged to visit Buddy Holly exhibitions and the Fine Arts Gallery during Summer Showcase hours with free admission. Upcoming events are: July 1: Plain Brown Wrapper July 8: Wendy Colonna July 15: Cathy Jewell July 22: Joy Harris July 29: The Joe Trevino Band August 5: Darren Welch Group August 12: The Selfless Lovers August 19: Mike Pritchard Tribute Concert Map folds out to 34.5” x 22.5”
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Say it: I love you … I forgive you … I’m proud of you. 50-something From Providence Senior’s Health Team Just as COVID-19 separates us, telling stories brings us together.
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What is storytelling? Storytelling is about speaking truthfully and listening earnestly. It’s asking boldly and answering fearlessly. It’s sharing from the heart at a time when conversations matter more than ever. Storytelling isn’t about fairytales and fables — it’s about being authentic with those you care about because time is the most precious thing we have now. Similar sentiments were expressed during a “fireside chat” video conversation between Ira Byock, M.D. and Dave Isay. The two men explored how stories are helping build human connections during a global health crisis. Why stories? Why now? Think of a 90-year-old
daughter discussing a decision that changed the course of his life forever. Or a grandmother sharing her loving views on life with her grandson, who’s just recovered from COVID-19. And then there’s the man who asks the question, “What will you do when COVID-19 is over?” It’s a query that will spark hundreds of responses — and stories — in the months to come. Sharing memories and moments have become more vital now, as many face the prospect that there may be difficult farewells ahead because of this devastating pandemic.
Byock encourages people of all ages to “Say, I love you … I forgive you … I’m proud of you,” because this time has intensified the need to have a conversation. “Through storytelling, we can capture narrative time capsules of this remarkable period in our lives.” Isay said let this moment
be a reminder not to wait. Now is the time to have conversations. Storytelling’s role in well-being The Institute for Human Caring describes storytelling as one of the keys to whole-person care, which is healthcare that’s based on (See Storytelling, Page 16)
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Have you ever heard of musician Billy Strange? Born William Everett Strange in 1930 in Long Beach, California, he became an in-demand session guitarist/arranger in Hollywood and recorded with such topdrawer artists as Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, Cher, and Nancy Sinatra. One afternoon in the early ’60s, Billy received a huge royalty check for a throwaway ditty he had created previously on a whim. He felt certain that a mistake had been made and called the issuing office. That’s when he was told, “Mr. Strange, the money is all yours.” His quirky tale began at an all-night Hollywood diner, where he and a musician pal gulped black coffee in attempts to become sober enough to drive home. Eventually, they climbed into their car and cautiously motored off. Fighting to stay awake, Strange twirled the car radio dial for a while before settling on a local country station that was playing a tune that he detested. “Man, I can write a song better than that To succeed in life, you need 3 things: a backbone, a wishbone, and a funny bone. - Reba Be bold. No matter the wins, no matter the losses, keep going.
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in five minutes,” he boasted, with a slur. That’s when his equally inebriated companion slapped a hundred-dollar bill on the seat between them and said, “Okay, Billy, you’re on!” With a chortle, Strange reached into the car’s back seat for a blank score pad, which he used to sketch out arrangements for his sessionmusician work. He quickly came up with a catchy song that he laughingly dubbed “Monotonous Melody.” He then sang it, tossed the pad back and—unchallenged— stuck the money into his pocket. A few weeks later, Billy found himself at work in a recording studio. A friend there, a music composer named Basil “Buzz” Adlam, had just started a small-time music company and announced that he was on the lookout for some fresh material to record. “Buzz, you know, I might have one,” Strange responded half-seriously as he recalled his silly “Monotonous Melody” tune. Billy and some other session pals tried a few different tempos and styles before settling on a calypso approach
to the foolish work. By the time the musicians had repeatedly sung “What a monotonous melody,” they were all in hysterics. After hearing the playback tape, Strange himself admitted, “That’s just about the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” A few weeks later, Billy got a phone call from Dave Burgess, who led the instrumental group the Champs (of “Tequila” fame). Burgess wanted to put “Monotonous Melody” out as the next Champs 45, but with a title change. Strange didn’t care, saying, “It never really had a name anyway.” Only later did the musician find his tune become a Top 40 instrumental under the name “Limbo Rock.” (Dancing under a limbo bar was a popular party activity back then.) Then Chubby Checker’s manager, Jon Sheldon, phoned to ask permission to add lyrics to “Limbo Rock” and release it as hitmaker Chubby’s next 45. Strange’s check was for $63,000—about $450,000 today. Not a bad payday for five minutes’ work from a tipsy tunesmith trying only to win a bet.
The 7th Annual Free Colonoscopy Clinic is set for Aug. 21 at the Covenant Endoscopy Center, 3610 21st St. A community of board-certified gastroenterologists will perform the exam. Doctors recommend those over the age of 45 or those with a family history of colon cancer have their colons checked regularly. Colorectal screening tests can detect tiny polyps which are abnormal growths in both the rectum and colon. Colon cancer is one of the leading preventable cancers by early detection. Although diagnosis is possible at an early stage, many people delay seeking medical care because they may be embarrassed, fearful, or have limited financial resources. Recently the American Cancer Society changed the age of recommended screening from 50 to 45. Colon cancer risk increases at age 50. Criteria for qualifying patients include: - At least 45 years of age or a family history of colon cancer - Never before received a colonoscopy - Must qualify for financial assistance Those interested must call 806-725-0518 or 806-725-4442 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to be screened for qualifications for this preventative procedure. The qualification screening deadline is July 21; space is limited.
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emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs along with medical needs. Storytelling is making a place for itself as a way to improve health-related quality of life for patients. A recent report on the effect of a storytelling experience on elderly delirium patients in an acute care unit found the patients who engaged in the storytelling experience had a lower delirium screening score when they were discharged from the hospital. While there’s more research needed, this study and others like it support the idea that storytelling and other arts programs can play a part in wellness. Similar results showed promise in a study about enhancing cancer patients’
well-being. After four months of using a storytelling tool, results showed that when patients told stories about their own lives, it had a direct and positive effect on their sense of peace, trended toward a less depressed mood and appeared to protect against a decline in well-being. COVID-19 has created a chasm of isolation and separation for many. Byock and Isay both believe storytelling is able to bridge that gap and bring people together. Even telling stories about stressful times in life can help. This was demonstrated by a group of patients who wrote about an upsetting experience in their lives just before having biopsies. The
study showed that being prompted to express something they’d never talked about in detail appeared to bring about faster healing. Start telling your story — and listening to theirs Social-distancing restrictions because of COVID-19 have created a longing for human connection. If you’ve been battling loneliness and a lack of social relationships, try these tips and start your storytelling journey. • Build your “empathy muscle.” Storytelling is a shared experience between two or more people. Learning about other people and being open to their stories creates a sense of empathy. This muscle needs to be exercised so it can help strengthen your relationships, balance your views of
the world, and enhance your well-being. • Remember to listen, too. In the end, people just want to be heard. And Byock describes listening as an “act of love.” You can start by asking questions and then simply listening to the answers — without judging or interrupting. Just as people offer their stories to you, you can give back to them by being fully engaged in what they say. • Do a life review. You have a story or two to tell. And so does someone you know — perhaps a friend, spouse or sibling. Need inspiration? Bring out a photo album. Looking back on your life, even as you stay hopeful about what’s ahead, can be an enriching experience.
• Be brave. It often takes courage to tell stories about your life. It’s a challenge to open our hearts, but it’s worth it to know you’ve made a relationship stronger or even brought healing to old wounds. • Honor those who are gone but not forgotten. Not only can you tell stories to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, it may also be a way to mend torn relationships and learn to forgive others as well as forgive ourselves. COVID-19 will create new stories to tell The main thing about storytelling is to make a connection. Say the things that matter most, to the people who matter most to you. You can learn more about telling stories during this time of COVID-19 in a special area of the Providence Institute for Human Caring’s site called the Coronavirus Chronicles. This storytelling and listening project captures experiences from caregivers, patients and others during the 2020 pandemic. You can also visit Mr. Isay’s StoryCorps site to make storytelling connections related to the pandemic. Mistakes are part of the journey. Apathy isn’t. To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable. – Ludwig van Beethoven
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High Noon Concerts every Wednesday The High Noon Concert Series offers outdoor performances by local talent from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 11 at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo, 904 Broadway. Food trucks are onsite during the concerts.
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Your elected officials Contact your elected officials. Keep in touch during good times, offer solutions in not-so-good times.
Andy Hedges and his Cowboy Crossroads podcast will partner with the National Ranching Heritage Center to record a new series of podcasts featuring past recipients of the National Golden Spur Award. Hedges’ interview with Western entertainer Red Steagall (right) launched June 29 and will be available indefinitely at https://andyhedges.com/ cowboy-crossroads.
President Joe Biden 202-456-1414, or comments line 202-456-1111 The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW whitehouse.gov
U.S. Senator John Cornyn 806-472-7533 or 202-224-2934 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact
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Gov. Greg Abbott A partnership with local cowboy songster Andy Hedges and the National Ranching Heritage Center launched a new podcast series on June 29 featuring Western entertainer Red Steagall as the first of numerous Cowboy Crossroads podcasts spotlighting past recipients of the National Golden Spur Award. The award is the most prestigious honor given to a single individual in recognition of accomplishments in the ranching and livestock industries. Steagall is one of numerous past award recipients Hedges will feature as part of his monthly Cowboy
Crossroads podcasts. The podcasts provide in-depth interviews with fellow musicians, poets, working cowboys and ranchers. “Red Steagall will be my 70th monthly podcast but my first podcast sponsored by the National Ranching Heritage Center and featuring a Golden Spur recipient,” Hedges said. The podcast can be accessed at https:// andyhedges.com/cowboycrossroads as well as on other podcast hosting services. “Podcasts are essentially radio shows that can be accessed on the internet,” Hedges said. He interviews a different guest on each pod-
cast episode and asks them to share stories and discuss music, poetry, culture and the working cowboy. The son of a schoolteacher and a rodeo cowboy turned preacher, Hedges grew up in the small community of Tokio, Texas, and now lives and performs in Lubbock. He fell in love with traditional Western music by listening to his father’s cassettes of cowboy songs. He is a songster who performs works from the folk tradition with a varied repertoire that includes classic cowboy recitations, old cowboy songs, dust bowl ballads and blues.
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Texas State Senator Charles Perry 806-783-9934, 512-463-0128 P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 11003 Quaker Avenue, #101, Lubbock, Texas 79424
Texas State Representative John Frullo 806-763-2366, 512-463-0676 P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768 5717 66th Street, Suite 116-117, Lubbock, Texas 79424
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Investment Planning: The basics & getting started Why do so many people never obtain the financial independence they desire? Often it’s because they don’t take the first step – getting started. Besides procrastination, people believe investing is too risky, too complicated, too time consuming, and only for the rich. The fact is, there’s nothing complicated about common investing techniques, and it usually doesn’t take much time to understand the basics. One of the biggest risks you face is not educating yourself about which invest-
ments may be able to help you pursue your financial goals and how to approach the investing process.
Saving versus investing
Both saving and investing have a place in your finances, but don’t confuse the two. Saving is the process of setting aside money to be used for a financial goal, whether that is done as part of a workplace retirement savings plan, and individual retirement account, a bank savings account, or some other savings vehicle. Investing is the process of deciding what to do with
those savings. Some investments are designed to help protect your principal – the initial amount you’ve set aside – but may provide relatively little or no return. Other investments can go up or down in value and may or may not pay interest or dividends. Stocks, bonds, cash alternatives, precious metals, and real estate all represent investments; mutual funds are a way to purchase such investments and are also considered an investment. Note: Before investing in a mutual fund, carefully consider its investment objectives, risks, charges and fees, which can be found in the prospectus available from the fund. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Why invest? You invest for the future, and the future can be expensive. Because people are living longer, retirement costs are often higher than expected. All investing involves the possibility of loss, including the loss of principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful. You have to take responsibility for your own finances, even if you need expert help to do so. Government programs such as Social Security will probably play a less significant role for you than they did for previous generations. Corporations are
switching from guaranteed pensions to plans that require you to make contributions and choose investments. The more you manage your dollars, the more likely it is that you’ll have the money to make the future what you want it to be. Because everyone has different goals and expectations, there are a number of different reasons for investing. Understanding how to match those reasons with your investments is simply one aspect of managing your money to provide a comfortable life and financial security for you and your family.
What is the best way to invest?
• Get in the habit of saving. Set aside a portion of your income regularly. Automate the process if possible by having money automatically put into your investment account before you have a chance to spend it. • Invest so that your money at least keeps pace with inflation over time. • Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Though asset allocation and diversification don’t guarantee a profit or ensure against the possibility of loss, having multiple types of investments may help reduce the impact of a loss on any single investment. • Focus on long-term potential rather than short-term price fluctuations.
• Ask questions and become educated before making any investment. • Invest with your head, not with your stomach or heart. Avoid the urge to act based on how you feel about an investment.
Before you start
• Organize your finances to help manage your money more efficiently. Investing is just one component of your overall financial plan. Get a clear picture of where you are today. • What’s your net worth? Compare your assets with all your liabilities. Look at your cash flow. Be clear on where your income is going each month. List your expenses. You can typically identify enough expenses to account for at least 95 percent of your income. If not, go back and look again. You could use those lost dollars for investing. Are you drowning in credit card debt? If so, pay it off as quickly as possible before you start investing. Every dollar you save in interest charges is one more dollar that you can invest for your future. • Establish a solid financial base. Make sure you have an adequate emergency fund, sufficient insurance coverage, and a realistic budget. Also, take full advantage of benefits and retirement plans that your employer offers. (See Investment, Page 21)
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Understand the impact of time
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If you have the time and energy to educate yourself about investing, you may not feel you need assistance. However, for many people – especially those with substantial assets and multiple investment accounts – it may be worth getting expert
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Financial management is an ongoing process. Keep good records and recalculate your net worth annually. This will help you for tax purposes, and show you how your investments are doing over time. Once you take that first step of getting started, you will be better able to manage your money to pay for today’s needs and pursue tomorrow’s goals. Zach Holtzman Holtzman Wealth Strategies
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Roundtable topic: The Buddy Holly Hall Water board awards funds for Michelle Stephens will present “The Buddy Holly Hall - From Dreams to Reality” at the July 10 luncheon of the Roundtable group. Stephens is executive director of LEPAA, the Lubbock Entertainment / Performing Arts Association. She will be leading the organization through the grand opening and future vision of The Buddy Holly Hall and collaborating with the arts, focusing on education and community programming. She is a Lubbock native and graduate of Texas Tech University. She has served as marketing director for LEPAA for the past three years. She previously held marketing and public relations roles at Crown
Point Health Suites and Covenant Health. She is a Leadership Lubbock graduate and has served as board and committee volunteer for March of Dimes, The Parenting Cottage, American Cancer Society, Association for Women in Communications, United Way of Lubbock, and Women United. The Roundtable meets at Hillcrest Country Club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 10. Cost is $15 and anything given over that amount goes into the Honors College Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech which we present in December. Come a little early to socialize with people you haven’t seen for awhile and to meet someone new.
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More than $325,000 in funding for water-related research, demonstration, and education projects was approved by the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors at the June 8 meeting. Since 2014, HPWD has provided financial support for water conservation research, demonstration, and education efforts within its 16-county service area. Funding recipients are required to provide annual progress reports to the Water District. In addition, they must give an in-person update about their project at a monthly HPWD Board of Directors meeting. Fourteen projects were submitted for 2021-2022 funding. Each was evaluated by an eight-member committee that included three HPWD Board members, two County Advisory Committee members, two members of the public, and the General Manager. Of these, 10 projects were approved for funding. They are: • Booker T. Washington Garden Water Catchment Improvement Project. • Development of Stress-Tolerant Specialty Corn Genetics and Production System as a High Value Crop Option for Limited Water Capacities - Year 2. • Field Evaluation of Sensor & Communication Platforms.
• Industrial Hemp Fiber Yield of Dryland vs. Limited Irrigation. • Ogallala Commons Playa Field Days and Festivals. • Plant Based Polymers as Effective Treatment Agents in Removal of Microplastic, Dissolved Solids, and Ions from Underground Water. • Preston Smith Elementary Star Garden (with rainwater harvesting). • Remote Sensing Analysis of Change in Irrigated Areas. • Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. • Water Works Education Exhibit at FiberMax Center for Discovery. Annual Reports (2014-2020) and other information about HPWD’s Research and Demonstration Funding Program is available at www. hpwd.org/research Created in 1951 by local residents and the Texas Legislature, the High Plains Water District works to conserve, preserve, protect, and prevent the waste of underground water within its 16- county service area. HPWD is the first groundwater conservation district created in Texas. Be sure to “like” the High Plains Water District Facebook page to receive updates on district activities or follow us on Twitter at @HPUWCD. Visit our website at www.hpwd.org.
TEACHER: Clyde, your composition on ‘My Dog’ is exactly the same as your brother’s. Did you copy his? CLYDE: No, sir. It’s the same dog. TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? HAROLD: A teacher.
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Mac Davis’ widow to lead this year’s 4th on Broadway parade Lise Davis (pronounced “Lisa”), wife of hometown superstar Mac Davis, will serve as this year’s parade grand marshal for the 4th on Broadway celebration. “Mac entertained thousands of West Texans and visitors at the 2009 4th on Broadway,” said Broadway Festivals President Don Caldwell. “His gracious participation in that event and other Lubbock Centennial activities are proof he always loved his hometown. We’re so happy to have Lise here to join us in celebrating Mac’s life, Lubbock heritage, and love of America.” The parade steps off at 9 a.m. July 3, at Broadway and Avenue M, marching east past Avenue A and into Mackenzie Park toward Joyland. Accessible free parking will be available all day and throughout the evening off Canyon Lake Drive between Broadway and 19th Street. Convenient paid parking at the South Plains Fairgrounds and complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the park are available. Paid parking is also provided directly across Broadway in easy walking distance of the food, music and fun. Caldwell said this year’s event, themed “Let Freedom Sing,” feels extra special after last year’s in-person event had to be canceled, making way for production of a successful high-energy television special to fill the gap. “People are ready to get out, ready
Lise Davis, widow of Lubbock native Mac Davis, will lead the 4th on Broadway celebration set for July 3. Lise and Mac were married in 1982 and had two children. Mac died following heart surgery at age 78 on Sept. 29, 2020.
to celebrate America, our freedom, and each other,” he said. “Having Lise join us this year, and helping Lubbock continue to remember Mac’s impact on our city, makes it even that much more exciting.” From the parade to the daytime concert stages, the kids’ area, and singer/songwriter stage to the youth fishing tournament, through the eating contests in the cool zones, and into the night with the evening concert and the fireworks extravaganza, Caldwell invites everyone out for a full day and evening of activities.
10 things that require ZERO talent 1. Being on time 2. Making an effort 3. Being high energy 4. Having a positive attitude 5. Being passionate
6. Using good body language 7. Being coachable 8. Doing a little extra 9. Being prepared 10. Having a strong work ethic
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Lubbock Arts Festival set for July 24-25 The Lubbock Arts Festival is set for July 24-25 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The theme is “Out of This World!” and tickets can be purchased online at SelectASeatLubbock.com or by calling 806-770-2000, General admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Special ticketed events include Summer Sunshine Breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. July 24 in the Civic Center Banquet Hall. Lou Dunn Diekemper will be honored for her support of art and culture in the community. Tickets are $40. The Dallas String Quartet will perform at 2 p.m. July 25 in the Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are $15. A special free event is at 3 p.m. featuring Astronaut Annie who is an award-winning storyteller, puppeteer and ventriloquist. Ashton Thornhill is the featured artist. Thornhill, a native of Shreveport, Lousiana, taught photography at Texas Tech for 29 years, and is now retired. Saturday hours for the arts festival are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Artists will be selling their work which will include glass, fiber, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings, and paintings.
