Golden Gazette July 2022 by Gary McDonald

Volume 34, Number 7

July 2022

24 Pages

Jazz Festival, July 9 The bigger-than-life ‘Gentle Giant’ of O’Donnell, Texas

Jasmin Ghent will be one of the highlights at the Caprock Jazz Festival set for July 9. (See Caprock Jazz, page 11)

Lubbock, Texas 79423

4th of July events will begin with LaRaza on the Plaza on July 1, followed by a Texas Country Kick Off Bash on July 3, both events at Cook’s Garage. July 4 events begin with a parade on Broadway ending at Mackenzie Park for a day full of activities. The parade will be broadcast live on KLBK-TV (See pages 10 & 24 for details.)

Dan Blocker has a permanent place in Heritage Plaza at the corner of 8th and Doak in O’Donnell, next to where his father’s store was located. The bronze, life-size bust of Dan Blocker as his Hoss Cartwright character on “Bonanza” which ran from 1959-1973, was sculpted by Glenna Goodacre. (See “The bigger-than-life ‘Gentle Giant’” pages 6 & 7.) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★ ★★★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★ ★★★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★ ★

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Independence Ball set for July 8 Members of the Wendell Sollis and Sidekicks All Star Band will be performing July 8, at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center. The evening will include a catered meal then Big Band, western swing, classic country, and Cajun music. For tickets, call 806-983-6228. (See Independence Ball, Page 2.)

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The Wallace Theater to present Independence Ball set for July 8 ‘The Hunchback of NotreDame’ The Wallace Theater has scheduled six performances of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Ticket tiers include student/child/senior, general admission, and the signature, front-row VIP seat that includes beverages and light bites. Show dates and times are: Friday July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday July 17 at 2 p.m.

Dance all night, dance a little longer, or just sit and visit with neighbors and friends. Music from Wendell Sollis and The Sidekicks All Star Band will liven up the Friday July 22 at 7:30 renovations occurring at The Floyd County Friends Unity Wallace. p.m. Center, 990 FM 786, LockThe cast and creative team Saturday July 23 at 7:30 ney, just oﬀ Hwy. 70, halfthat will present Victor Hup.m. way between Lockney and go’s epic story of love, acSunday July 24 at 2 p.m. Floydada, on July 8, beginAll performances for this ceptance, and what it means ning at 6 p.m. with a catered production will take place to be a hero. meal by River Smith’s. Learn more and get tickets at the LHUCA Firehouse Individual tickets are $50, Theater, 511 Ave. K, due to at www.wallacetheater.com. and a table for 8 is $400. Meal and entertainment is included, and serving will begin at 6 p.m. There is a $15 fee to bring in a cooler of drinks. For information and tickets, contact Dustee Sollis at 806-983-6228, or D&J Gin Funding by the Newby Family in Lockney, or Payne’s Pharmacy in Floydada. The night’s other festivities will include auctions, drawings, vendors, and a Respite Service for Caregivers complimentary gourmet cofDiane Taylor, RN, Owner, Lubbock Adult Day Care Center fee bar. “This is an awesome band, performing western swing, classical country, Cajun, Big Band, and other 6630 S. Quaker Ave., Suite G favorites,” said Wendell SolAll session are in person and open to the public. lis, leader of the band. For ZOOM, please use the link - https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/93712419544 Sollis is a veteran banjo Available by computer, table or phone player, performing since the 1970s. His shows include Six Flags, Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, and Quartz Mt. resort in Oklahoma. He has performed with The

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Texas Playboys, Texas Sand, and now leads the Sidekicks. Ronny Dale Shultz will direct the stage, as lead guitarist and vocalist. Local artist, Kelly Hastey, two-time country music association award winner, will also play the guitar. The rest of the lineup features hall of fame musicians Bob Baker, steel player; Steve Ham, trombone player; Steve Wilkerson on the clarinet/ tenor sax; and Mike Bennett on the trumpet. On bass is Rodney Lay, who directed Roy Clark’s band in the days of “Hee Haw,” ﬁddler Greg Gibbs, a recipient of the Cowtown Society Western Swing Award, and Brady Rasco, ﬁddler for Will Banister and Jason Nutt, will perform. Ginny Mac, who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry and MGM Vegas, will be on the accordion. Lucy Dean Record is an Instrumentalist of the Year, a 98-year-old keyboard player, from Lockney. Chad Maines from Dickens, Texas, will be on the drums. He’s been playing since he was 13 years old, accompanied by his dad of the Maines Brothers Band. Cathy Jewell, general manager of KSSL 107.3 and 94.1 FM radio, ksslfm.com will be the emcee.

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Summer Showcase Concert Series The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series will continue through Aug. 18. Live, original music will be performed from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. The dates and performers are: July 7: Jenni Dale Lord Band July 14: Anthony Garcia July 21: Mark Wallney July 28: Eddie Beethoven Band Aug. 4: Wendy Colonna Aug. 11: Gypsy Jayne Aug. 18: Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers Occupancy may be limited and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. No outside beverages or chairs/ picnic blankets are permitted.

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‘The Endless Summer’- just not ‘commercial’ enough The indefatigable Bruce Brown wasn’t about to give up on his movie project. After being rebuffed by Hollywood distributors, Brown chose to throw himself wholeheartedly into getting the documentary of “The Endless Summer” out to the general public, even though it could spell financial ruin for him. Bruce was born in San Francisco in 1938 and grew up in Long Beach. After high school, he joined the navy and was assigned to a base in Hawaii, where he filmed fellow surfers with an 8mm movie camera. Back home in California, he became a beach lifeguard and an amateur filmmaker. Beginning in the late 1950s, he created five short 16mm surfing movies in five years, screening them later to

rapt audiences at local high schools and rented halls. In 1962, Brown came up with the story idea that would become “The Endless Summer.” His feature would focus on two young surfers traveling the globe and following the summer season while chasing down the perfect wave. It would be a fantasy-come-true for any surfer. The story would star two top-notch local wave jockeys — Robert August, age 18, and Mike Hynson, age 20. (Both had appeared in some of Bruce’s earlier works.)

August had been a straightA student body president at Huntington Beach High School; Hynson was a cocky “loose cannon” trying to stay one step ahead of his draft board. The three departed Los Angeles in November 1963 and returned three months later after crossing the equator four times and visiting eight foreign lands. Robert and Mike became surfboard makers while the moviemaker set about editing approximately nine miles of celluloid. (Armed with a 20-pound windup 16mm

camera, Bruce had had a meager 50 feet of film available for each shoot before having to reload.) Roadblocks loomed large for Brown when he finished his movie. In 1964, when he approached Tinseltown movie distributors, they all but laughed in Bruce’s face. While “The Endless Summer” did feature incredible surfing scenes, Brown’s friendly, wisecracking narration, and a decent instrumental soundtrack by the Sandals surf band, the distributors opined that it simply wasn’t “commercial” enough to go nationwide. But, in his heart, its creator knew his feature would appeal to surfers and non-surfers alike. Bruce took matters into his own hands, aware that this option involved a huge financial gamble. He and a

partner borrowed $50,000 (about $300,000 in today’s money) to enlarge the film to 35mm. He rented a theater in landlocked Wichita, Kansas, in the dead of winter. “The Endless Summer” sold out each of its showings for two straight weeks. Movieworld bean counters, however, continued to shrug their shoulders. Brown then persuaded a Manhattan theater to give “The Endless Summer” a one-week tryout. It ran for a year, with about 20 percent of attendees being repeat ticket buyers. The movie was picked up for national (and, later, worldwide) distribution, eventually earning $20 million. “The Endless Summer” became a cultural turning point and the most influential documentary ever about surfing.

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Texas Historical Marker replacement set at Mount Gilead The Lubbock County Historical Commission unveiled a replacement Texas Historical Marker in June recognizing the Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2521 Fir Ave. In 1984, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) designated Mount Gilead Baptist Church as a significant part of Lubbock and Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The original marker had been damaged. Believed to be Lubbock’s oldest black congregation, the organizational meeting for Mount Gilead was in October 1917 by the Rev. A. Wilson. Although early problems plagued the fellowship and many members left the church to establish new congregations, a successful cotton harvest in September 1919 atRev. J. J. Johnson, Jr., pastor of Mount Gilead tracted more people to Baptist Church, and Mattie McKinney, a longtime Lubbock, which helped church member, unveil the replacement marker increase membership for the Mount Gilead Baptist Church.

A replacement marker for Mount Gilead Baptist Church was unveiled in June. Attendees included Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish; Rev. Larry Polk, who was pastor of Mt. Gilead in 1984; Shelia Patterson-Harris, City of Lubbock Councilwoman District 2; Lala Chavez, Lubbock ISD board member; Rev. J. J. Johnson; and Lubbock Mayor Tray Payne.

in the church. Mount Gilead remains a significant part of Lubbock’s community. The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him/her. The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

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Bobby Dan Davis Blocker Dec. 10, 1928 - May 13, 1972 Born Dec. 10 1928, in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas; weight at birth – 14 pounds Died May 13, 1972 in Los Angeles at age 43 of a pulmonary embolism following gallbladder surgery. Buried in Woodmen Cemetery in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas Height: 6’4, weight: 300 pounds Married to: Dolphia Lee Parker Blocker in 1952 4 children: twin daughters, Debra Lee and Danna Lynn; 2 sons, Dennis Dirk and David Douglas Occupation: teacher, coach, war veteran, and later became an actor Parents: father Ora “Shack” Blocker, 1895-1960, and mother Mary Arizona (Davis) Blocker, 1901-1998 One sibling: Ora Virginia Blocker – 1921-1933 Ora Blocker was a farmer, but after they were hit by The Great Depression and lost their farm, he moved his family to O’Donnell where he opened a grocery store. Dan attended the Texas Military Institute, and in 1946, began his undergraduate studies at HardinSimmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he played football and also performed in a school play. In 1950, he graduated with a degree in English. He went on to Boston where he did repertory work and eventually joined and served in the Army and worked his way to the rank of Sergeant. Dan was added to the West Texas Hall of Fame in Lubbock in 1997.

Dan Blocker spoke at the rodeo grounds in O’Donnell, Texas, 1965.

The bigger-than-life ‘Gentle Giant’ The Dan Blocker ‘Hoss Cartwright’ of Bonanza Fame: Bust Dedication Editor’s Note: Much of the story that follows was written and presented by Elvin R. “Fuzzy” Moore at O’Donnell’s Centennial Celebration & the O’Donnell High School Homecoming, Sept. 11, 2010. Thanks go to O’Donnell native Sue Vaughn for providing the information. There was much talk around town regarding the need to officially recognize Bobby Dan Blocker as ‘O’Donnell’s own claim to fame.’ J.D. Stewart, Jr., Dan’s cousin, and Elvin R. “Fuzzy” Moore stood with Dan in O’Donnell, and they told him the City Council members were planning some kind of recognition for him. He was somewhat embarrassed about this, but he didn’t protest.

“Anything for O’Donnell,” Blocker said. Nothing was actually done until after Dan’s death in 1972, when the City Council appointed Fuzzy to get something done. The late R.C. Lott and Fuzzy began making plans. R.C.’s niece, Sue Lott Cannon, knew a bright and talented sculptress, Glenna Goodacre of Lubbock. Glenna expressed the desire to do a bust. After receiving bids from across the nation, Glenna was commissioned. Most bids received were astronomical, but Glenna agreed to do the bust for $2,200. Fuzzy and his wife, Rilda, gave photos of Dan to Glenna. She spent hours studying the photos and watching Bonanza on TV. She studied ev-

ery aspect of the bigger-than-life Gentle Giant. Glenna measured from the crown of the bust’s head to the bottom, enabling the group to know the height needed for the base so that Dan would stand 6’4”. Fuzzy went to Marble Falls and ordered the base, which was delivered and set on the cement foundation that had been prepared. Delivery was made July 2, 1973. It was draped and guarded by Fuzzy’s son and his friends through the night. The total cost of about $3,000 was covered by donations by the local merchants and individuals in the O’Donnell community. After much deliberation, the (See The ‘Gentle Giant’, Page 7)

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plaque wording was chosen. All suggestions were presented to Dolphia (Dan’s widow), and finally upon receipt of a letter from Fred Silverman, president of NBC, the words inscribed were “Thanks To Film, Hoss Cartwright Will Live, But All Too Seldom Does The World Get To Keep A Dan Blocker.” The big day arrived, and so did the people! Richard Crawley and his Slum Town Symphony band of Lamesa performed, fitting remarks were made, tapes from Lorne Green & Michael Landon were played in which they expressed their personal and professional feelings of Dan. Preston Smith, former governor of Texas, was recognized, and Fuzzy escorted Mary Blocker, Dan’s mother, to the bust, unveiled it, and was pleased when Mrs. Blocker The rodeo parade in O’Donnell, Texas, in 1965, featured Dan Blocker riding the horse named “Blue” that turned to him and said, “It looks like he belonged to John Ellis of O’Donnell. could speak to me.” O’Donnell lies primarily in Lynn County, In 2004, “A Hero on a Square” was written and with a small portion extending south into Fuzzy conveyed the remark to Glenna, and she said, “I am pleased. I do not care if anyone else likes it – I am sung by Cary Swinney, an O’Donnell native, and Dawson County. It is approximately 44 miles south of Lubbock. can be downloaded or heard on Spotify. pleased.” The events of the day were covered by four TV stations from Abilene, Lubbock, and Midland, and witnessed by several thousand people. During the ensuing years, many people would say he was a great actor, but Fuzzy would reply, “No, he was just ol’ Dan.” So here again, 37 years later (2010), a crowd was gathered to celebrate O’Donnell and its rich history and We specialize in: heritage, and great people. • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

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Golden Gazette • July 2022 • Page 9 Garrison Institute on Aging

By If you were one of us who could not wait until warm weather returned, your wish has been granted. I think of July as the turning point to the fall return, and thankfully, we have returned to most meetings and socials to back in-person meetings and gatherings. I hope you are able to take advantage of the July 4th activities. In Lubbock, many of the concerts and festivities will begin on July 1 and continue through July 4. Plan a family or friend outing and enjoy the parades, music and ﬁreworks. There are several conferences held in July that can be of beneﬁt for the public.

Conference on July 19 at the Academic Event Center on the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus. The event is free but space is limited, and registration is required. Registration deadline is July 13 at 4 p.m. To conﬁrm a spot, call 806-687-0940. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided. Guest speaker and author is Pat Gleason-Wynn from the Fort Worth area. She has extensive experience with older adults, caregivers, and staﬀ in various settings.

Assisting non-profits RSVP is continuing its mission of assisting nonprofits across the county. Several locations need your help. Among those are the local hospitals, Catholic Charities, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, South Plains Food Bank, religious organizations, and area museums. Most have a selection of services that you can provide that meet your time and talents. Contact the RSVP oﬃce at rsvp@ttuhsc.edu or 806Caregiver Conference South Plains Area Agency 743-7787 for more informaon Aging and the Garrison tion. Institute on Aging will be “Share the Care” hosting its annual Caregiver The Care Partner AcadeParkinson’s Symposium The Southwest Parkinson’s Society will host its 39th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on July 15 from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. The Symposium is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Deadline to register is July 8. To register, go to https:// www.swparkinson.org/symposiumregistration or contact the oﬃce at 806-725-0941.

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Caprock Jazz Festival set for July 9 The Sixth Annual Caprock Jazz Festival will be held July 9, in the Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium at the Texas Tech Museum, 601 Indiana. A pre-concert dinner, catered by Top Tier, will be held at 5 p.m. A $100 ticket includes the dinner, a concert ticket, and two drink tickets. Tables for eight are available for $700 and include the dinner and concert. Tickets for the concert are $50 each and entry is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from the Roots Council board members including

Shirley Green, 806-5352475, or through Select-aSeat Lubbock. A cash bar will be available before the performance and during the 15-minute intermission. Lubbock’s own Tom Braxton, who was inducted into the West Texas Hall of Fame in 2017 with his father James “JT” Braxton, will anchor the concert with special guests Jasmin Ghent and Groove Frequencies completing the program. Jasmin Ghent won the prestigious 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album for her 2019

album, “The Story of Jazz.” Groove Frequencies has been capturing jazz enthusiasts worldwide since the release of their first album “In the Groove” in 2017. Entertaining dinner guests in the Sculpture Court will be long-time local favorite Joy Harris and her teenage jazz proteges. Daron Mann and his fivepiece ensemble, Mann & Company, will open the Jazz Festival. The Jazz Festival is the major fundraiser for the Caviel Museum of African American History in Lubbock.

Christian Women to meet The Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon, “United We Stand,” is set for July 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and men are invited. Jane Thacker from Grapevine, Texas, will be the speaker and will also present the special music. Her topic is “If the Shoe Fits…Wear it.” Cost for the luncheon, program and door prizes is $20. RSVP must be made no later than 10 a.m. July 8 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or Sharen at 806-392-0264. The meeting will be held at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive. Gratitude changes perspectives.

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Community Health Center of Lubbock welcomes Donald Freitag, M.D. FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Dr. Donald Freitag is a family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience.

He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

As a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, he understands the needs of West Texans. Having had a solo practice in Tahoka, Texas for 29 years, Dr. Freitag has experience in clinical and emergency care of patients and their families. His desire is to care for the entire family as they grow. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Freitag for general primary medical care, disease management, and health maintenance/preventive care, you may call

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Joe Jonas is the new celebrity spokesperson for the “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign.

Joe Jonas & the ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ campaign to partner with Don’t mess with Texas, the second-born Jonas Brother will appear in TV and radio spots. The aim is to have the campaign resonate with Texans – young and old – and result in litter being properly disposed of in a trash can each and every time. “Joe understands the pride that we have in our state and in keeping it clean for everyone to enjoy its beauty, now and in the future” said Becky Ozuna, coordinator for the Who is the happier man - he Don’t mess with Texas camwho has braved the storm of life and lived, or he who has paign. “We are thrilled to stayed securely on shore and have Joe join us in bringing merely existed? attention to our litter-free – Hunter S. Thompson message through his comedic talent and timing.” In the hilarious new clips for Don’t mess with Texas, singer, songwriter and actor Joe Jonas finds lassoing litter may be his biggest challenge yet. The former Westlake, Texas, resident is shown taking an over-the-top approach to keeping Texas roadways free of litter, and inspiring a whole office of people to join him in the effort. As the newest celebrity

Jonas joins the likes of other Texas celebrities who have lent their support to the campaign including George Strait, Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Eva Longoria, Erykah Badu, the Randy Rogers Band, Las Fenix, Grupo Fantasma and Oscar winner and Minister of Culture/M.O.C. Matthew McConaughey. Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes a grassroots partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events, and the Adopt-a-Highway volunteer program.

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Top 5 IV therapy benefits for health and wellness Dr. Sameer Islam Functional Gastroenterologist A healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management can optimize your wellbeing. But did you know that intravenous (IV) therapy can also take your health up a notch? Traditionally, IV Sameer Islam, therapy was M.D. only administered in hospitals. But this treatment is now accessible in outpatient medical settings such as infusion centers. IV therapy can treat more than just serious medical conditions. It’s becoming increasingly popular as a restorative and healing therapy. What Is IV Therapy? IV therapy is a treatment that administers intravenous medications into the veins. A medical professional usually inserts a needle into a vein in the arm or hand. A tube connects the needle to an IV bag holding the medication, which allows the solution to drip directly into the bloodstream. An IV infusion gives you fast results because you don’t need to wait for the medication to absorb into the bloodstream like pills or subcutaneous injections. Infusions can last 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the IV medication.

5 Benefits of IV Therapy

1. Illness Prevention IV therapy can treat many chronic diseases, including neurological diseases, rheumatic diseases, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory bowel diseases. You may receive IV therapy for an illness if the medication you need isn’t as effective through oral administration, if other medications aren’t working, or if the medication you need must be administered in a controlled setting. IV medications such as Inflectra and Entyvio can relieve Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis symptoms by reducing gastrointestinal inflammation. Lubbock Infusion Therapy can administer the following medications to treat illnesses: Inflectra, Entyvio, Cimzia, IVIG, Krystexxa, Ocrevus, Prolia, Remicade, Soliris, Solumedrol, Stelara, Tepezza, Tysabri, Uplinza, VYVGART, Zinplava 2. Fast Hangover Relief Dealing with hangover symptoms such as dehydration, nausea, headaches, heartburn and fatigue is never pleasant. What if there was a way to reduce your discomfort after a night of overindulgence? IV therapy can help you recover from a hangover by infusing fluids and medications into your bloodstream.

You may feel relief from a hangover immediately after finishing your IV therapy. Infusions that contain normal saline can improve hydration by replenishing electrolytes, restoring fluid balances, reducing acidity in the body 3. Weight Loss Receiving IV therapy can also enhance weight loss by infusing supplements that burn fat, increase muscle mass, and boost energy levels. The following supplements may support weight loss: • B vitamins. B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin) make up the vitamin B complex, and can improve metabolism and energy levels. • Taurine. An amino acid that can improve fat breakdown. • Carnitine. Can reduce body weight, BMI, and fat mass. • Glutathione. Can improve weight loss and body fat percentage in people with metabolic syndrome and obesity. 4. Strong Immune System IV therapy can strengthen the immune system from people with severe autoimmune diseases to people with leaky gut. Receiving an infusion can

help you recover from an infection and protect your body from future illnesses. IV therapy can administer vitamins, minerals, and other supplements that reinforce your body’s natural defenses. IV therapy can be a form of preventive healthcare. 5. Glowing Skin IV therapy that infuses specific vitamins and minerals into your bloodstream can boost your skin health. Taking B vitamins can promote new skin cell growth resulting in glowing, healthy skin. Supplementing vitamin C can improve skin elasticity and prevent skin damage. Zinc is another essential nutrient for skin health. Receiving an IV with these essential nutrients can enhance your skin health from the inside out.

Optimize your health with IV therapy

Whether you suffer from a chronic illness or simply want to lose some extra weight, IV therapy can help you upgrade your health and wellness. Lubbock Gastroenterology has stand-alone infusion centers that provides IV therapy in a comfortable and affordable setting. Lubbock Infusion Therapy offers specialized IV Cocktail formulas to meet various needs. Treatments can support hydration, metabolism, energy, digestion, and more. Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside. – Ramana Maharshi

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Wills: The cornerstone of your estate plan If you care about what happens to your money, home, and other property after you die, you need to do some estate planning. There are many tools you can use to achieve your estate planning goals, but a will is probably the most vital. Even if you’re young or your estate is modest, you should always have a legally valid and up-to-date will. This is especially important if you have minor children because, in many states, your will is the only legal way you can name a guardian for them. Although a will doesn’t have to be drafted by an attorney to be valid, seeking an attorney’s help can ensure that your will accomplishes what you intend.

Wills avoid intestacy Probably the greatest advantage

of a will is that it allows you to avoid intestacy. That is, with a will you get to choose who will get your property, rather than leave it up to state law. State intestate succession laws, in effect, provide a will for you if you die without one. This “intestate’s will” distributes your property, in general terms, to your closest blood relatives in proportions dictated by law. However, the state’s distribution may not be what you would have wanted. Intestacy also has other disadvantages, which include the possibility that your estate will owe more taxes than it would if you had created a valid will.

Wills distribute property according to your wishes Wills allow you to leave bequests (gifts) to anyone you want. You can leave your property to a

surviving spouse, a child, other relatives, friends, a trust, a charity, or anyone you choose. There are some limits, however, on how you can distribute property using a will. For instance, your spouse may have certain rights with respect to your property, regardless of the provisions of your will. Gifts through your will take the form of specific bequests (e.g., an heirloom, jewelry, furniture, or cash), general bequests (e.g., a percentage of your property), or a residuary bequest of what’s left after your other gifts.

Wills allow you to nominate a guardian for your minor children In many states, a will is your only means of stating who you want to act as legal guardian for your minor children if you die. You can name a personal guardian, who takes personal custody of the children, and a property guardian, who manages the children’s assets. This can be the same person or different people. The probate court has final approval, but courts will usually approve your choice of guardian unless there are compelling reasons not to.

Wills allow you to nominate an executor A will allows you to designate a person as your executor to act as your legal representative after your death. An executor carries out many estate settlement tasks, including locating your will, collecting your assets, paying legitimate creditor claims, paying any taxes owed by your estate, and distributing any remaining assets to your beneficiaries. Like nam-

ing a guardian, the probate court has final approval but will usually approve whomever you nominate.

Wills specify how to pay estate taxes and other expenses The way in which estate taxes and other expenses are divided among your heirs is generally determined by state law unless you direct otherwise in your will. To ensure that the specific bequests you make to your beneficiaries are not reduced by taxes and other expenses, you can provide in your will that these costs be paid from your residuary estate. Or, you can specify which assets should be used or sold to pay these costs.

Wills can create a testamentary trust You can create a trust in your will, known as a testamentary trust, that comes into being when your will is probated. Your will sets out the terms of the trust, such as who the trustee is, who the beneficiaries are, how the trust is funded, how the distributions should be made, and when the trust terminates. This can be especially important if you have a spouse or minor children who are unable to manage assets or property themselves.

Wills can fund a living trust A living trust is a trust that you create during your lifetime. If you have a living trust, your will can transfer any assets that were not transferred to the trust while you were alive. This is known as a pourover will because the will “pours over” your estate to your living trust.

Wills can help minimize taxes

Your will gives you the chance to minimize taxes and other costs. For instance, if you draft a will that leaves your entire estate to your U.S. citizen spouse, none of your property will be taxable when you die (if your spouse survives you) because it is fully deductible under the unlimited marital deduction. However, if your estate is distributed according to intestacy rules, a portion of the property may be subject to estate taxes if it is distributed to heirs other than your U.S. citizen spouse.

Assets disposed of through a will are subject to probate Probate is the court-supervised process of administering and proving a will. Probate can be expensive and time consuming, and probate records are available to the public. Several factors can affect the length of probate, including the size and complexity of the estate, challenges to the will or its provisions, creditor claims against the estate, state probate laws, the state court system, and tax issues. Owning property in more than one state can result in multiple probate proceedings. This is known as ancillary probate. Generally, real estate is probated in the state in which it is located, and personal property is probated in the state in which you are domiciled (i.e., reside) at the time of your death.

Will provisions can be challenged in court Although it doesn’t happen often, the validity of your will can be challenged, usually by an unhappy beneficiary or a disinherited heir. Some common claims include: • You lacked testamentary capacity when you signed the will. • You were unduly influenced by another individual when you drew up the will. • The will was forged or was otherwise improperly executed. • The will was revoked. Zach Holtzman Financial advisor, Lubbock

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High Noon Concerts on Wednesdays High Noon Concerts will be held every Wednesday from June to August 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo. The free outdoor events feature the best of local talent. Various food trucks will be on site during the concerts. Two $50 cash prize drawings will be held during each concert. One ticket per person, and must be present to win.

Performers and dates are July 6 – Jordan Kirk July 13 – Sheena Fadeyi

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Well folks, this month’s column is not about that famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park, but a “faithful friend” here in Lubbock – Cracker Barrel Old Time Store. This corporate owned business has approximately 700 locations in the U.S. and the Lubbock store has been here 14 years. Recently, daughter and I were craving some real comfort food: southern fried chicken, mac and cheese, and coleslaw. Of course, we decided to order from Cracker Barrel through Door Dash. Everything arrived as ordered and was absolutely delicious! The chicken was the best ever. It was crunchy on the outside and so juicy on the inside – yummy!!! The mac and cheese was hot, creamy and loaded with cheese. The coleslaw had both green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, a delicious slightly sweet dressing with a hint of celery seeds – so, so yummy. For those of you who have never visited Cracker Barrel, the exterior is rustic and the large front porch has several inviting old-fashioned rock-

ing chairs. After passing through the main entrance you will find yourself in the most fabulous gift shop filled with beautiful items of all sorts and even some unusual goodies, too. Back toward your left is the entrance to the dining area and featured is a very large rustic fireplace which is used during those cold winter months. The atmosphere is always comfy and homey regardless of the season. The food has always been known for its home-cooked style. Every four months or so some items will change and new ones are added. Breakfast is served all day, and those famous pancakes are the featured item. Important info: 5018 Milwaukee Ave., 806-795-9884; Sunday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Website: crackerbarrel.com. Another interesting fact: Cracker Barrel is listed on the NYSE – The New York Stock Exchange. Until next month, Happy 4th to one and all! Cathy

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Trouble understanding that kind of love - his plan & purpose “You know how much I love you, Josie - more than anyone or anything in the world!” began his text message. “Can’t wait until I see you this evening. Will be there if I don’t go to the ball game with Rob. Love, Steve.” It didn’t take Josie long to erase the message and text her friend Ruth asking if they could get together for dinner. She had trouble understanding that kind of love. And so does God. We say one thing to him and then live a life that is entirely

inconsistent with his understanding of love and what he expects us to do if we love him. “You who love the Lord,” said the Psalmist, “hate evil!” That is a very straight forward, simple statement. It is one of scriptures if/then challenges that God puts in our pathway. Put another way we might ask, “If we don’t hate evil, can we truly love God? And, if we hate evil, how will our lives show those around us that we do? Loving God means we will do whatever is necessary

Religion: an illusion or real? “Religion is an illusion of the emotions,” declared Sigmund Freud the psychiatrist, “and its funeral is at hand.” Frederick Nietzsche one day announced, “God is dead!” No doubt that their gods died with them, but our God is alive. The Psalmist in Psalm 97:1 wrote, “The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad!” “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” wrote Moses. And He never abandoned nor cast aside his role in controlling it. He continues to be the source and sustainer of all its life, the strength in all of its movements, and the power behind its journey. The earth spins like a top at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour without ever speeding up or slowing down so that

we might have a predictable number of hours for each day and night. It is tilted at a speciﬁc angle that causes our seasons. And these two facts are simply the beginning of the miracles of earth. The sun maintains a temperature warm enough to sustain us but never hot enough to burn us intentionally or freeze us to death when winter arrives. Why this consistency that we never question? “The Lord reigns.” Wherever we look and whatever we study, we see a pattern of consistency and continuity, predictability and potential. God does reign. God does rule. And because he does, we can rest assured in his love and salvation.

to align ourselves with his plan and purpose for his world. We will work with him to reach out to those around us with a heart full of his love to show them his grace and mercy. We will be uncomfortable if we know of someone, somewhere who needs something that we have that we can share with them that will bring hope and healing to their lives. People who lie abandoned in convalescent homes and children who are abused through no fault of their own and individuals who crave a smile and a hug need to know that “we love the Lord.” They will if we reach out.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization Working Together

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS / OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization invites interested persons to review and comment on the Draft FY 2023/2024 Unified Planning Work Program regarding the expenditures of PL “112” and 5303 funding for transportation planning purposes. Comments may be submitted from July 14, 2022 to July 19, 2022 at the LMPO, located at 916 Main Street, Suite 1210, Lubbock, TX 79401 or email to DJones@mylubbock.us Three public meetings will be conducted. The first meeting is scheduled for July 5th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 916 Main Street, second floor conference room, the second meeting on July 7th, 3:00-5 p.m. at 916 Main Street, Suite 1210, the third meeting scheduled on July 19 at 8:30 a.m. at 1314 Ave K, City Council Chambers. Documents can be reviewed at the Lubbock MPO office, on our Facebook page: LubbockMPO or on our website at: https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/pages/lubbock-metropolitan-planning-organization This public notice of “public involvement activities” and time established for public review and comment on the Draft FY 2023/2024 UPWP will satisfy the program –of- projects requirements of the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) of the Federal Transit Administration.

Page 20 • July 2022 • Golden Gazette Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. - Benjamin Franklin Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Sir Winston Churchill Be sincere, be brief, be seated.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. - Madeleine Albright

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1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon granulated onion ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 pound salmon fillets 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup brown and wild rice mix ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 ½ cups water ¼ cup dried unsweetened cranberries ¼ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional) ¼ cup bourbon ¼ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

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1. To prepare salmon, preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. In a small dish, mix together, garlic salt, pepper, onion, and paprika; set aside. Place salmon filets onto cookie sheet and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the fillets. Allow to marinade 10-15 minutes. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fish is flakes when prodded with a fork. 2. To prepare pilaf, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add rice, salt, pepper, and water to pot and bring to boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium low, allowing to simmer for 20 minutes, or until a small portion of water remains. Stir in cranberries and pistachios, cover, and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes, or until pilaf is fork-tender. Allow rice to sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and add in fresh parsley. 3. To prepare glaze, while salmon and pilaf cook, whisk together bourbon, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, orange zest, salt, and Dijon mustard in a medium-small saucepan. Place sauce over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Once boiling vigorously, reduce heat to low and allow glaze to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Sauce will thicken as it cools) 4. To serve, spoon a little glaze over top of salmon, and serve alongside pilaf.

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Some things to ponder The inventor of the treadmill died at the age of 54. The inventor of gymnastics died at the age of 57. The world bodybuilding champion died at the age of 41. The best soccer player in the world, Maradona, died at the age of 60. And then...

KFC inventor died at 94. Inventor of Nutella brand died at the age of 88. Cigarette maker Winston died at the age of 102. The inventor of opium died at the age of 116 - in an earthquake. Hennessy cognac, Irish inventor, died at 98. How did doctors come to the conclusion that exercise prolongs life? The rabbit is always jumping, but it lives for only 2 years. The turtle that doesn’t exercise at all, lives 200 years.

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‘School’s Out’ an anti-school classic by Alice Cooper “I always said we were the band that drove the stake through the love generation.” Alice Cooper As a boy, Vincent Furnier loved to watch old movies on one of Phoenix’s independent TV stations. The Bowery Boys comedy flicks were a special favorite. In one par-

ticular story, when one of one the characters does something (typically) stupid, a buddy taunts him with, “Hey, school’s out!” Vincent liked the way that phrase sounded when he rolled it around in his mind. Little did he know that years later it would fuel his first million-selling single as Alice Cooper

when he co-wrote “School’s Out” with fellow musician Michael Bruce. Picture a pre-fame Alice Cooper as a teenager. You might cast him as a nerd and the laughing stock of Phoenix’s Cortez High School. But in reality, Vincent Furnier was quite the Big Man on Campus there. He set school records as a varsity cross-country runner. He wrote a popular column, “Get Outta My Hair!” for the school newspaper. He and some fellow track-and-field jocks formed a rock band called the Spiders. And when they cut a Furnierled single — a punkish ditty called “Don’t Blow Your Mind” — on a tiny local label, it rocketed to #1 on Phoenix radio in 1966, Vincent’s senior year. “We owned that school. We owned everything about it,” he has boasted. “I had a great time in high school. I was Ferris Bueller!” “School’s Out” became the seventh single release by Alice Cooper, at the time the name of both the lead singer and his backup band. It was the only 45 issued from Cooper’s fifth album, not surprisingly called “School’s Out.” The obstreperous disc opens with a screechy, fingernails-on-the-blackboard lead-guitar line, then comes a loping bass guitar and a thumping drum that combine to drive the highoctane offering for three-and-a-half chaotic minutes. Obstreperous means noisy and difficult to control – and it was. Predictably, record-buying teens loved it. And why not? Who didn’t

look forward to summer vacation, three sublime months shrilly announced by the rapid-fire clanging of a bell that promised endless pos-

sibilities of a school-free, sunshinebathed season? Here in America, Cooper’s bratty, tongue-in-cheek single reached Billboard’s Top 10 and became a #1 winner in England. Some of the song’s lyrics are, well, “different”: School’s out for summer, school’s out forever, school’s been blown to pieces Probably the most deft line, though, is We’ve got no class, and we’ve got no principles Predictably, many adults railed against the irreverent record, and some radio stations refused to play it. Cooper’s song has now joined the ranks of such other anti-school classics as Chuck Berry’s “School Day” and Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall.” Alice’s action-packed concerts — as much modern vaudeville as “shock rock”—are a mashup of comedy, horror and music, and Cooper often ends his shows with “School’s Out.” In an Esquire magazine interview, Alice said, “When we did ‘School’s Out,’ I knew we had just done the national anthem, [that] I’ve become the Francis Scott Key of the last day of school!”

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The 4th of July 1776 road to freedom On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. For this Independence Day, take time to reﬂect on how the Founding Fathers enshrined in the Constitution and the importance of statistics as a vital tool for measuring America. Most of the following facts are possible thanks to responses to U.S. Census Bureau censuses and surveys. The public’s cooperation is essential to continuously measure the people, places and economy. Even the strongest hands can lose their grip, the greatest of minds can become cloudy, and the biggest of hearts can break. So be kind. Just always, be kind.

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Pennsylvania had a resident population of 2.5 million - The estimated 13,002,700 on April 1, 2020. number of people living Edward Rutledge of South in the newly independent Carolina was the youngest nation in July 1776. Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: 17891945

331,449,281 - The nation’s population on April 1, 2020. 56 - The number of signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is also worth noting that John Hancock, a merchant by trade, was the ﬁrst signer. In 2020, more than 1 million business establishments nationally with paid employees were in the retail trade industry like Hancock. Source: 2020 County Business Patterns, Table CB2000CBP

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July 4th events at Mackenzie Park 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

(Mackenzie Park events are free)

4th on Broadway Parade – Parade will begin at Avenue M & head east on Broadway, traveling through Mackenzie Park, ending at Parkway Drive. The parade will be broadcast live on KLBK-TV. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Picnic in the Park

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Daytime Music Stages - From classic country and jazz, to Texas country and funk, two major outdoor stages will feature the best of West Texas music.

10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Kids area - Bring out the family for free kid’s activities: inﬂatables, water slides, face painting, obstacle courses, rock wall, arts & crafts, and more.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fiesta Stage will feature the region’s best Tejano and Mariachi bands at the corner of Cesar E. Chavez and Broadway.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The West Texas Roots Stage will present John Sprott, Gypsy Jayne, and Joy Harris.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Youth Fishing Tournament Ages 18 and under, free entry, prizes, no permit required.

5 p.m.

Cobbler & Catﬁsh eating contest – free, prizes by age groups.

7 p.m.

Evening concert

10 p.m.

Fireworks extravaganza choreographed live to classic and contemporary patriotic music.

Contact Lubbock Adult Activity Center to register. Call 806-767-2710 For More Information Voluntary Donation Per Trip $1