Volume 31, Number 6
June 2019
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
In June & inside 1st & 2nd – Gem & Mineral Show .................................page 16 th 8 – Salute to Veterans at Silent Wings ....................page 10 14th – Flag Day 16th – Father’s Day 21st – ‘The Longest Day,’ donate to Alzheimer’s research
21st – 1st Day of Summer
22nd – Back pain & sciatica workshop .........................page 16 Pilates in the Plaza.................... page 3 Summer Showcase.................... page 1 Concerts at Wagner Park ........ page 4 T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza ........ page 4 Alzheimer’s & Dementia seminar in July ............... page 5
Summer Showcase on Thursdays The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series will have performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 22, at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. Since 2000, the Summer Showcase experience has offered something for every taste in live, original music. All concerts are free and are family friendly. Patrons will enjoy live music, food trucks, cash bar, and free children’s craft activities, all in the shaded Meadows Courtyard. No outside beverages are allowed.
The schedule is:
Food, fun, and festivities are set for July 2,3 & 4 in celebration of Independence Day. A ferris wheel is new to the event and will be operational all day July 4. Evening activities are on July 2 and 3, with activities set for all day July 4. See “4th on Broadway,” Page 12.
June 6 - The Joe Trevino Band – Country June 13 - Giulia Millanta – Americana/Italian June 20 - The Eddie Beethoven Band– Rock & Roll June 27 - Nuclear Juarez – Tex/Mex Rock July 11 - Jenni Dale Lord– Pop/Country July 18 - Mariachi Los Galleros – Mexicano/Mariachi July 25 - Eddy Weir– Classic Rock Aug. 1 - Wendy Colonna – Southern Soul Aug. 8 - Darren Welch Group – Rock & Roll Aug. 15 - Anthony Garcia – Rock, Blues and Spanish Guitar Aug. 22 - Patricia Vonne – Country/Rock
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Stephen named Coronado principal Julia Stephen is the new principal for Coronado High School. She currently serves as an assistant principal at Irons Middle School and has extensive experience as an assistant/associate principal at the high school and middle school levels. Stephen joined LubJulia Stephen bock ISD in 2018 after serving as associate principal at Kennedale High School and assistant principal at Kennedale Junior High. She began her teaching career in 1996 as a science teacher/coach in Wichita Falls ISD and has 14 years of teaching and coaching experience. She was named secondary teacher of the year in Mansfield ISD in 2016. She earned a bachelor’s degree in science, biology and kinesiology from Midwestern State University in 1998 and a master’s degree in Education Administration from Lamar University in 2014. She has a principal certification, and lifetime certification in secondary (grades 6-12) biology and physical education. Her husband, Shane, is the athletics coordinator and head football coach at Lubbock High School. They have four children.
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City pools open; Pilates in the Plaza on Saturdays passes available It’s time to cool off at Lubbock’s municipal pools. Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-6 p.m. Entrance fees are $2 for youth (17 and under) and $3 for adults. Children 2 and under are free. Group rates are available for groups of 35 or more and must be scheduled through Jennifer at 775-2670. Pool rentals are available for parties Thursday-Sunday from 7-9 p.m. by coming to the Parks Office or reserving online at www.playlubbock. com. Clapp Pool - 46th Street and Avenue U, 767-2736. Amenities include a 90’ water slide, concession stand, lifeguards, showers, diving boards, and shade umbrellas. Mae Simmons Pool - 24th Street and Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd., 767-2732. Amenities include a 90’ water slide, concession stand, lifeguards, showers, diving board, and shade umbrellas. Maxey Pool - 4007 30th St., 767-3739. Amenities include a concession stand, lifeguards, showers, diving
boards, shade umbrellas, and shade trees. Montelongo Pool 3200 Bates St., 767-2734. Amenities include a 90’ water slide, concession stand, lifeguards, showers, diving boards, shade umbrellas, a separate wading pool, and zero depth entry into main pool. For those who want to swim all summer, Summer Splash Passes are available at the Parks and Recreation Office at 1611 10th St., Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Passes are: Summer - Family Splash Pass - $150 for a family of 4 Summer - Individual Splash Pass - $65 for children and $90 for adults 30-Day Splash Pass - $45 for children and $60 for adults 7-Day Splash Pass - $10 for children and $14 for adults ‘Would you like dinner?’ the flight attendant asked John, seated in front. ‘What are my choices?’ John asked. ‘Yes or no,’ she replied.
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The 3rd Annual Pilates in the Plaza will be held at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday in June in the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets. Omni Pilates will be hosting free pilate mat workouts that will get you ready for the weekend. This workout is intended to get oxygen throughout the body, strengthen the muscles, and connect your mind to movement. Omni Pilates is at 4414 82nd St. #210 in the Village Shopping Center, 701-5444. Pilates is a method of exercise consisting of low-
impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. It enhances breathing, blood circulation, flexibility, balance, posture, and overall health.
Bring a mat or towel, water and bug spray. This is a free event for teens and adults. For more information, call 775-2685.
Each person has a place at the table and a voice worth hearing A tradition to Stand On Blended Music with Choir
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10:30 a.m. Worship
The Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society presents the
61st Annual
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Demonstrators 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock Exhibits June 1-2, 2019 Hourly Door Prizes Saturday 10 to 6 Silent Auction Sunday 10 to 5 Adult Grand Prize Adults $4; Seniors $3; Students 6 to 12 yrs $2; under 6 - free Junior Grand Prize Scouts, military & peace officers in uniform - FREE!
Silent Auction & Hourly Door Prizes
2-day pass available at the door.
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Stronger emphasis on cancer prevention in older population Cancer prevention efforts rarely focus on the distinct needs and circumstances of older people, who are at greatest risk for developing cancer, but society can do more to reduce cancer risk and preserve health as adults enter their 60s, 70s, and beyond — according to a new supplement to the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America. The entire supplement, titled “Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During
Older Adulthood,”* is available free to view online (see link at end of article). In April 2017, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention convened a meeting of multidisciplinary experts to examine opportunities for public health action to reduce cancer risk and promote health among older adults. The discussions at this event resulted in the 11
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total articles appearing in the supplement. Serving as guest editors were Richard A. Goodman, MD, JD, MPH, of Emory University and Dawn Holman, MPH, and Mary C. White, ScD of the CDC. “A comprehensive approach to cancer prevention at older ages would lower exposures to known causes of cancer, promote healthy social and physical environments, expand the appropriate use of clinical preventive services, and engage older adults in these efforts,” the editors write, joined by Lisa C. Richardson, MD, MPH of the CDC, in the opening article. The supplement’s collection of articles calls for a comprehensive approach, coupled with an intensified application of evidence-
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based measures and best practices to reduce cancer risk in the growing population of older adults, and provide innovative insights for exciting new directions in research and practice. Older people represent a growing population at special risk of cancer. More than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults ages 60 and above. In presenting their research and discussing the state of the science, the supplement’s authors identify a wide range of targets for prevention activities, including improved health literacy, promotion of adequate sun protection, reduced age discrimination and positive attitudes toward aging, studies on the impact of natural disasters and fi-
nancial hardship on cancer risk, and the appropriate use of preventive health services at older ages. “Cancer development is a multi-step process involving a combination of factors,” the editors added. “Each cancer risk factor represents a component of cancer causation, and opportunities to prevent cancer may exist at any time up to the final component, even years after the first. The characteristics of the community in which one lives often shape cancer risk-related behaviors and exposures over time, making communities an ideal setting for efforts to reduce cancer risk at a population level.” * https://academic.oup. com/gerontologist/issue/59/ Supplement_1
Sunday concerts at Wagner Park Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to Wagner Park for the annual Sunday Concerts in the Park. Westwinds Brass Band will perform every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. beginning June 2. Additional concerts will be held at 8 p.m. on June
9, 16, 23, and 30, and July 7 and 14. Enjoy these free concerts for all ages and experience music out under the West Texas sky in this neighborhood park. Wagner Park is located at 26th Street and Flint Avenue.
4th Annual T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
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The 4th Annual T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza will be held at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday in June at the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 movements and one pose that make up a meditative,
low impact form of exercise. Practicing T’ai Chi Chih can help reduce stress, regulate hypertension, and improve balance and muscle tone. Admission is free. For more information, call 806-775-2685.
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Raising Standards of Dementia Care By James K. White The Beatles tune of “I want to Hold Your Hand” was the top selling hit of the 1960s. I still sing it, sort of. For you Barbie doll accessory collectors: One of her most precious add-ons is Prince, a French poodle donning a beret (1985). I liked High Stepper, which is a horse that really walks (if its batteries are still good, 1994). For centuries, distances were measured by handy items or human experiences.
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For instance “A day’s travel” was 20 to 30 miles. A “hand” was derived from the typical width of an adult hand, approximately 4 inches. A “bath” was 4 to 6 gallons, and a “cubit” was the length from the bend in one’s elbow to the tip of the middle finger (about 18 inches). Entomologists believe that fire ants first entered the United States in 1920 at Mobile, Alabama, from a cargo ship from South America.
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My spouse found an uncommon word to share with us: footle. Footle is a verb defined as being involved in a fruitless or meaningless activity. Wonder if footling includes writing a trivia column. Of course you are aware that the United States has a sizable gold depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. However, were you aware that our main deposit of silver is located at West Point, New York? The heaviest catfish ever caught in Kansas was a 123-pound flathead which measured just over 5 feet in length. The monster was hooked on a minnow in Elk City Reservoir by a very happy Mr. Paulie in 1998. If you have been unable to sleep wondering about the weight of the word’s heaviest carrot, I can help. A carrot weighing 22.44 lbs was grown by a Mr. Qualley in Otsego, Minnesota, in 2017. The world’s longest carrot was grown by Joe Atherton of the UK in 2016. That Daucus Carota Sativa measured 20.6 ft. Now you can doze peacefully. Do you spend time mowing a lawn? We have many lawns - about 40 million acres of lawns in America. That is approximately 3 times the acreage we have planted in irrigated corn. Well, try not to footle in public and have a groovy day.
Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar July 13
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This is the live 8-hour course required for those pursuing certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or for those who want to enhance their dementia education
Learn how to: Enhance quality of life Communicate Foster sensitivity & respect Identify causes of aggression Utilize stress-reduction techniques Identify sundowning and much more The seminar will be led by Caitlyn Donegan, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. She is a licensed physical therapist in Colorado who obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Breakfast and lunch is included as well as course material. Cost is $185 per person. If a facility or organization brings 5 or more people, the cost is $165 per person.
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Photographs of Music Legends
Melissa Hernandez
Dr. Lisa Ramirez
Anissa Briseno
Lori Alexander
New administrator & principal assignments in LISD New administrator and principals. have been announced for LISD. Dr. Lisa Ramirez was named the new Chief Innovation Officer for Lubbock ISD. She currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Ramirez has worked for the U.S. Department of Education since 2006 and has worked in various positions, including director of the Of-
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fice of Migrant Education and director of the Office of School Support and Rural Programs. Prior to work at the federal level, Ramirez was the principal of Ramirez Charter School in Lubbock ISD from 2004-2006. She began her career in education in 1992 as a teacher in Tahoka ISD. Anissa Briseno is the new principal for Roberts Elementary School. Briseno has been the assistant principal since 2015. She began her career in Lubbock ISD as a teacher at Parkway Elementary in 2011. Briseno earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies from West Texas A&M. She earned her teacher certification from the Region XI Education Service Center, her ESL certification from the Region IV Education Service Center, and her principal certification from Lamar University. Melissa Hernandez is the new principal for Ramirez Elementary School. She currently serves as the bilingual/ESL education coordinator for Lubbock ISD. She began her career in the
district in 1997 as a teacher at Bean Elementary, where she was also an assistant principal. Hernandez earned her bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies and master’s degree in bilingual education from Texas Tech. She also holds a master’s in educational administration from Lubbock Christian University. Lori Alexander has been assigned as the new principal for the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. She currently serves as executive principal for the Estacado High School feeder pattern, of which four schools will be under the direction of the Lubbock Partnership Network this fall. Alexander was the principal at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy for three years and has been as a principal in Lubbock since 2003. She earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from Texas Tech and a master’s degree in elementary education from Lubbock Christian University. Alexander is ending her 28thschool year in Lubbock ISD.
An exhibit organized by the Old Jail Art Center in Albany, Texas, will be on display at the Buddy Holly Center through July 21. Showtime: Photographs of Music Legends by Watt Casey Jr. features a sampling of photographic images of influential musical artists that span the American music genres of blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. Casey’s images present a new dimension of understanding and appreciation for a subject. For those intimately familiar with the subject, the photographs act as a vehicle to take them back to a particular time or place. The Fine Arts Gallery is free and open to the public.
64 bikes given to students The Rotary Club of Lubbock provided a bike for one boy and one girl from each Lubbock ISD elementary school campus with perfect attendance. Fifth-grade students with perfect attendance were entered in a drawing to win at each school. The Rotary Club is provided 64 bikes, two for each of Lubbock ISD’s 32 elementary campuses, at a value of $9000.
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Alexander named exec director of Lubbock Partnership Network The executive committee of the Lubbock Partnership Network has named Cicely Alexander the executive principal of the four Lubbock ISD schools administered by the network. Alexander is currently principal of Alderson Elementary and has extensive experience as an administrator, counselor, and classroom teacher. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of the network. Alexander has been a principal in Lubbock ISD since 2014 and with the district since 1996. The Lubbock Partnership Network is an innovative partnership with Lubbock ISD designed to continue improving learning outcomes at a group of schools in the Estacado feeder pattern by increasing their access to resources and providing the means to work together and learn from each other. Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Alderson, Ervin, and Hodges elementary schools are under the umbrella.
The Other ‘Jewel’ Part ll As promised last month, I’m writing about “Queen of Tarts Bakery and Cheese Shop.” You enter the right door next to the entrance of “King Street Pub,” located in Melonie Square, 8004 Indiana Ave. Once inside, you realize this is no ordinary bakery. To begin, there is an inviting refrigerated display of many cheeses including worldwide imports as well as domestics, including varieties from our fabulous “Lone Star State.” Another eye-catcher is a large beautiful braided loaf of bread in three different flavors, all in one – pumpernickel tye, squirrel bread, (oats, nuts,and seeds) and plain white French. All flavors come individually, too! Next to notice is a display
of all kinds of tempting goodies. I tried the “Nutella Twist,” which was meltin-your mouth at first bite – oh, so delish! Also, among the selections are assorted Danishes, cupcakes, two sizes of cinnamon rolls, mini-pies, Neapolitan cake, Italian cream cake, and at times, carrot cake. Their signature coconut cake is very popular and is served free on the restaurant side for patrons’ birthdays. Special order cakes are always welcome. Cookies you ask? There are two from which to choose; gluten-free peanut butter, and Mexican Wedding cookies. Now for the “crème de la crème.” This item takes two days to make, so it is only available Wednesday
Life lessons ...
A man spoke to each of his 3 sons when he sent them off to college. “I feel it’s my duty to provide you with the best possible education, and you do not owe me anything for that. However, I want you to appreciate it. As a token, please each put $1,000 into my coffin when I die.” And so it happened. His sons became a doctor, a lawyer & a financial planner, each very successful financially. When their father’s time had come, and they saw their father in the coffin, they remembered his wish. First, the doctor put 10 newly printed crisp $100 bills onto the chest of the deceased. Then, the financial planner also put $1,000 there in 20 newly printed crisp $50 bills. Finally, it was the heartbroken lawyer’s turn. He reached into his pocket, took out his checkbook, wrote a check for $3,000, put it into his father’s coffin, & took the $2,000 cash. The lawyer is now running for Congress.
– Saturday. Yes, I’m describing their “Authentic French Croissants,” which come in three flavors – plain, almond, and “Pain au Chocolat.” If croissants are your passion, then get your orders in a few days before needed. All other bakery items are also made fresh daily. If you want to surprise anyone for a birthday or special occasion, try that all-time favorite — coconut cake, their own signature creation. This bakery also has a breakfast delivery service which requires a 48-hour notice and a $50 minimum. There are 11 breakfast items on this special menu and don’t forget all those other goodies. For all you cheese fanatics out there, do attend the “Cheese and Wine” sample time, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Do try the in-house specials – goat cheese truffles and Boursin Balls. The latter concoction consists of cream cheese and herbs. This month, June, the Pub and Bakery will celebrate one year in business. There will be “Birthday Specials” so stay tuned. For all you first time restaurant guests, do enjoy the gorgeous Victorian Interior Design by Sally, the owner. Do look up at the ceiling tiles – only in Lubbock. Until next time, Cathy Easter
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Two engineering students were biking across a university campus when one said, “Where did you get such a great bike?” The second engineer replied, “Well, I was walking along yesterday, minding my own business, when a beautiful woman rode up on her bike, threw it to the ground, took off all her clothes and said, “Take what you want.” The first engineer nodded approvingly and said, “Good choice: The clothes probably wouldn’t have fit you anyway.”
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Storm drainage construction
Construction of a storm drainage system at 98thStreet and roughly Salisbury Avenue resumed in May. Over the next few months, construction will cross the north side of 98th Street. There will be partial lane closures on 98th Street between Quaker and Salisbury Avenues throughout the duration of construction, which is scheduled to end July 4. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution when driving in the construction zone.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad Ingredients: Dressing: • 1/4 tsp. sea salt • 1/4 tsp. black pepper • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)* • 1 tsp. minced garlic (approximately 2 cloves) • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (packed) Additional Ingredients: • 1 lb. jumbo shrimp (cooked, peeled & deveined, chopped, 16-20 count) • 1/2 cup corn • 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed) • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, approximately 12-14) • 1/4 cup sliced red onion (more or less to taste) • 1 in large English cucumber (sliced lengthwise and then half (or 2 small seedless cucumbers) • 2 avocados (peeled, pitted and chopped) Garnishment: • black pepper (to taste) • pinch chopped cilantro (or two will do) • lime juice (optional - to taste) Instructions: 1. Combine ingredients for the dressing into a small bowl and whisk together until combined. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until the ‘Additional Ingredients’ section, tossing in the chopped shrimp and avocado last. 3. Add dressing to the shrimp avocado salad, tossing to coat. Serve immediately. This will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but is best when freshly made.
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“I had been singing at my Pentecostal church in Richmond, California, and at local R & B clubs—secretly, because the church would have frowned on that,” admits Dorothy Morrison, the booming lead voice behind the majestic gospel hit single “Oh Happy Day.’ There was another issue that Morrison faced on the day of the recording. “The lyrics were simple, and they rhymed, but they were a lot to remember. I wrote two sections on my palms with a pen. The third section I memorized. During the recording, I put up my hands, with my palms facing me. Everyone thought I was feeling the spirit. I was—but I was also reading the lyrics. I ad-libbed on ‘When Jesus washed, oh, when he washed my sins away,’ and I threw in a James Brown ‘good God!’ toward the end.” Edwin Hawkins was the driving force behind the now-classic song. Growing up in the Bay Area, he played the piano at Berkeley’s Ephesian Church of God in Christ. It was at his church in May of 1967 that Hawkins formed the Northern California State Youth Choir, which was comprised people ages 17 to 25 who had been recruited from
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other nearby Pentecostal churches. In 1968, Hawkins brought in Dorothy Morrison, then contracted with a local label—Century Records—to create an album of songs by the choir to use as a church fundraiser. Hawkins says, “One of the eight songs I wrote and arranged for the album was ‘Oh Happy Day,’ based on ‘O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice.’” Composed as a Protestant hymn in 1755, the lyrics were based on Acts 8:35. The LP was recorded at Hawkins’s church on a two-track tape machine. Hawkins, who titled the album Let Us Go into the House of the Lord, had Century Records press up 500 copies. Then, something unexpected—and delightful— happened. The album track of “Oh Happy Day” found its way into heavy rotation on San Francisco’s hip KSAN-FM radio station. Soon Hawkins’s phone was ringing nonstop with offers from several major record labels, including Buddah Records, with whom they eventually signed. Not all went smoothly,
though. “The church thought what we were doing was sacrilegious and insisted we remove the choir’s name from the record,” Hawkins said, “so Buddah renamed the choir the Edwin Hawkins Singers.” In early 1969, “Oh Happy Day” was released on Pavilion Records, a Buddah label established as a gospel music outlet. By May, the tune had rocketed to #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The following year, the Edwin Hawkins Singers won a Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance. More gospel-influenced
George Harrison was often vilified for stealing the melody to the Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine” for “My Sweet Lord,” he eventually admitted that “Oh Happy Day” had actually been his main influence.
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Red Steagall and the Boys in the Bunkhouse will headline the Sixth Annual Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show from 6 to 11 p.m. June 1 as guests dine, dance and view Western art at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. The Western art and gear show will give collectors an opportunity not only to purchase new art pieces but also to meet the artists and craftsmen whose work will be on display. Summer Stampede provides a unique mix of art that combines both western paintings, jewelry and gear such as knives, spurs, stirrups, belt buckles and bits. The show includes both a dinner and dance with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the educational and restoration
programs of the ranching center. Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets can be purchased online at ranchingheritage. org/stampede/ or by calling 806-834-0469. The cost is $75 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $100 for non-members, $1,500 for a reserved table for eight under the tent or $1,000 for a reserved table on the open patio. Artist and craftsman participation is by invitation only and will include Russell Yates, Baru Forell, Edgar Sotelo, Peter Robbins, Bob Moline, Mary Baxter, Billy Klapper, Brian Asher, Wayne Baize, Jason Scull, Garland Weeks, Michael Tittor, Stewart Williamson, Herman Walker, Jayson Jones, JaNeil
Anderson, Jan Mapes, Emily McCartney, Buddy Knight, Dustin Payne, Tanner Crow, Matt Humphreys, Rosie Sandifer, Gary Dunshee, Jerry Lindley, T.D. Kelsey, Kim Robbins, Cotton Elliott and Trent Greeley. Although the center only sells art once a year in June, Western art is on exhibit in the museum galleries throughout the year. “Western art and museum artifacts complement each other,” said Dr. Scott White, Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Collections, Exhibits and Research. “Our galleries depict the ranching life. You can see
the art and then walk into the historic park and see authentic ranch structures like those in the paintings.” White said the Summer Stampede art and gear sale is unique. The center takes a lower commission than most galleries and doesn’t require a bidding process. Buyers can meet the artist, pay the posted price, and take the artwork home that day.
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West Texas Salute to Veterans The 5th Annual West Texas Salute to Veterans is set for June 8, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Silent Wings Museum, 6206 North Interstate 27. The day will kick off with a 5K Fun Run/Walk hosted by Team Red, White and Blue at 7 a.m. On-site registration will begin at 6 a.m. just prior to the run. The opening ceremony commences at 9 a.m. to recognize and honor the service of local military service members and veterans. Ron Milam, Texas Tech University professor and Vietnam veteran, will deliver the keynote address. Following the ceremony, attendees may visit the veteran resource fair, tour the Silent Wings Museum, and a vintage C-47 aircraft at no additional charge, view Caprock Classic Cars, and access children’s activities. Lubbock National Bank will sponsor lunch at 11:30 a.m. and live music by Spur 327 on the outdoor stage from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Bahama Bucks will serve frozen treats.
“Cinchin’ Up” by Brian Asher - Western artist Brian Asher lives near Snyder, Texas, and has worked on some of the largest and most prestigious ranches in Texas. He uses graphite pencil to draw what he knows best—cowboys and horses. Asher will be among 29 Western artists and craftsmen whose work will be shown during the Sixth Annual Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show.
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Covenant celebrates EMS Appreciation Week May 22 was National EMS Day, and Covenant Health hosted an appreciation breakfast for all area Emergency Medical professionals. Volunteers served breakfast burritos to all emergency medical
professionals such as EMTs, firefighters and SWAT medics. Additional celebrations were held at Covenant Levelland and Covenant Plainview It was a celebration of all the hard work first responders do.
Every moment matters. Don’t waste a single one. For over 35 years, Covenant Heart and Vascular Institute has provided everything from routine community health screenings to advanced heart procedures. There are many serious causes of chest pain including heart attacks, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing chest pain – come see the specialists at the only certified Chest Pain Center in Lubbock. Together, we’ll help ensure you’re enjoying every moment with a full heart. To learn more and take an online risk assessment, visit covenanthealth.org/heart.
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4th on Broadway announces new attractions, featured events 4th on Broadway at Mackenzie Park will be even more of the family fun everyone has come to know. With three days of events, there is something for everybody to enjoy. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Heroes.” The most noticeable attraction in Mackenzie Park this year will be the new ferris wheel, free to the public
and operational all day, including during the fireworks display. The 4th on Broadway festivities will begin July 2 with the annual Amigos La Raza on the Plaza, at the Lubbock County courthouse square. Bands for this ticketed event include AJ Castillo, Stephanie, and DJ Sancho. July 3 will feature the Texas Country Street Dance,
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with this year’s lineup including Charley Crockett, Kody West, and Giovannie & the Hired Guns. Tickets are required. July 4 brings the traditional lineup of family fun. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Avenue M & Broadway, heading east and turning north into Mackenzie Park on Canyon Lakes Drive. Those wanting to watch the parade can do so on Broadway downtown, in Mackenzie Park, or from home by watching the broadcast on KLBK-TV. After the parade, the park will be full of events throughout the day. This year’s new attraction is the 40-foot+ ferris wheel.
(See 4th on Broadway, Page 13)
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4th on Broadway includes fishing, food, music and fireworks (Continued from Page 12)
The youth fishing tournament will start around 10:30 a.m., with a weigh-in at 4 p.m. The lake will be stocked with catfish of all sizes, and with free entry and three
different age groups (1318, 8-12, and 7 and under). Prizes will be awarded in each age group for largest fish, smallest fish, and most fish. To register, visit BroadwayFestivals.com. At 5 p.m., eating contests will be held in the following categories: adult catfish, adult cobbler, kid’s catfish and kid’s cobbler. Prizes will
be awarded, and entry is free; visit BroadwayFestivals.com to sign up. The kids’ area will be open and available throughout the day featuring free activities such as yoga, water slides, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, a spider climber, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. Throughout the day, two
major stages will feature regional standout bands. The evening concert, starting at 7 p.m., will feature the finest contemporary artists in West Texas as well as the Youth Symphony Orchestras of Lubbock. Following the concert and capping off this Independence Day, the fireworks extravaganza will begin at
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10 p.m., choreographed with live music by the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. To learn more about this year’s 4th of July events at Mackenzie Park or to sign up to participate in the various events, visitwww.broadwayfestivals.com or call 806749-2929.
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June 1 – National Trails Day
Gem & Mineral Society
limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
61st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show & Sale, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, $4.
Fiber Arts Society
9 a.m., Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets, free, bring mat or towel, water, bug spray. 775-2685.
Country Classics
Pilates in the Plaza
T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
9:30 a.m. Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Free, 7752685, meditative, low impact form of exercise.
Summer Stampede
Crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info.
Country Classics starring Linda Davis, member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, 8 p.m., Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. June 2 - Bubba Day
Gem & Mineral Society
61st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show & Sale, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane $4.
Western Art and Gear Show, 6 to 11 p.m., at National Ranching Heritage Center, dine, dance, Western art. $75 or $100 tickets. 8340469 or ranchingheritage. org/stampede/
First Presbyterian Church
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Katherine Hayhoe, director of Climate Science Center, Texas Tech, “Climate Change Facts, Fictions, and Why it Matters to West Texas” $15 per person,
10 on Tuesday
Roundtable Luncheon
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org. June 3 - Repeat Day (I said “Repeat Day”) June 4 - Cheese Day Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Gem & Mineral Society
7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. June 5 - Environment Day June 6 - National Gardening Exercise Day
Conversation Café:
9 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B - West Parking Garage – 6th Floor, cooking tips, calligraphy styles, genealogy, creative writing, and more. This month’s topic: personal reflection and journaling. Coffee and donuts. RSVP 806-725-0094
Summer Showcase
The Joe Trevino Band – Country, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. June 7 - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
First Friday Art Trail
Free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route.
The Snow Queen
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60 & over - $3 Voluntary Donation Under 60 - $850 Required Cost Transportation to and from centers for seniors 60 &over for a $2 voluntary donation per roundtrip. Call 767-2710 to signup! Follow Us - Lubbock Parks and Recreation
Spencer Theater is calling for 50 to 60 young actors ages 6-17 to participate in this summer’s Missoula Children’s Theatre musical, The Snow Queen. Discover what it takes to overcome obstacles, keep resilience, and melt down the Snow Queen’s icy walls, 7 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. June 8 - Best Friends Day
Pilates in the Plaza
9 a.m., Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets, free, bring mat or towel, water, bug spray. 775-2685.
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T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
9:30 a.m. Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Free, 7752685, meditative, low impact form of exercise.
Shoulder pain & soreness
Free workshop on rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m., Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010. June 9 - Nursing Assistants Day
First Presbyterian Church
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Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society’s Show & Sale, June 1 & 2
The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society will celebrate its 61st anniversary with a show and sale June 1 & 2 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Saturday hours are from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $4, seniors $3, children ages 6-12 $2, under 6 free. Scouts, military and peace officers in uniform are free. A discounted 2-day pass will be available at the door. The show will feature vendors with jewelry, loose Missing your stones, rough, cabs, slabs, membership card? geodes, beads, gemstones, If you have signed up for mineral specimens, crystals, Covenant SeniorCare and fossils, spheres, and lapidary have not received your new tools. There will be a silent aucSeniorCare membership card tion and hourly door prizes, in the mail or in person (that has the word MEMBER in and drawings for two grand green in the front), call 806- prizes, numerous free exhib725-0094 or email senior- its and demos, and big rocks you can touch. care@covhs.org.
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3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.
Concert at Wagner Park
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m.
The Bellamy Brothers
The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows, country music duo with 40 years of fame, 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. June 10 - Herb & Spices Day
UMC Better Breathers Club
Support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza. June 11 - Corn on the Cob Day
We also have discounted pricing if you are interested in the pool. So if your insurance offers programs such as Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Prime, Well On Target, Lunch Bunch or Renew Active be sure to 11:30 a.m., SugarBaker’s check us out. Café & Bakery, 4601 S Wellness Today is located Loop 289, fun social setting in a new restaurant every at 2431 S. Loop 289. For month. Socialize, meet new information, call 806-771friends. Members pay for 8010. their own meals. RSVP 806725-0094.
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Stroke & Brain Injury SupPhysical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on port Group
For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month.
munity of Lubbock. $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
Amputee Support Group
Wolfforth Craft Fair
10 on Tuesday
Taste of the Spencer
Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-7485870 for more info.
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. June 12 - Red Rose Day June 13 - National Weed Your Garden Day
Caregiver Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565.
Summer Showcase
Giulia Millanta – Americana/Italian, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. June 14 – Flag Day June 15 - Smile Power Day
Pilates in the Plaza
9 a.m., Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets, free, bring mat or towel, water, bug spray. 775-2685.
T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
9:30 a.m. Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Free, 7752685, meditative, low impact form of exercise.
Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales.
The “Taste of the Spencer” - gourmet food tastings, generous pours of wine, and auction of fine items, 6 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. June 16 - Father’s Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.
Concert at Wagner Park
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m. June 17 - Eat Your Vegetables Day June 18 - Splurge Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. June 19 - Kissing Day June 20 - Bald Eagle Day
SeniorCare 101 Brunch
9 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room #1 West Parking Garage – 6th Floor, gathering held once a month for new SeniorCare members. Breakfast served. RSVP 806-725-0094
back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. June 22. 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint ReA physical therapist will discuss the biggest mistake that habilitation, 4302 Princeton Roundtable Luncheon 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest St. For survivors, family people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usuCountry Club, 4011 N. Bosmembers, and caregivers. ally results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn ton Ave. Cindy Stephens, 749-2222. the three most common causes of back pain and sciatica. events & community outThe workshops will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 Quilters reach for Children’s Home The Chaparral Quilters S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call of Lubbock regarding 65 Summer Showcase Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts years of service to the com806-771-8010. (See Enriching Lives, Page 19) Center, 4215 S. University.
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It was a packed house at the 2019 Spring Forum presented by Lubbock RSVP. Speakers at the “Healthy Aging Report Card” event encouraged seniors to live happy healthy lives, and got the audience up and moving, throwing beach balls, and testing balance. The focus was on aging takes courage. The poem “I Am” by Helen Mallicoat was given as an inspiration to stay focused on the present, not worrying about the past or future. Door prizes were awarded, and vendor tables were set up to give information to seniors.
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“Yes.” And then they asked me to get my Medicare card. That’s when the light bulb went off in my head. “Wait a minute. You said you were working with Medicare. It that’s true, you have my information.” That’s when the caller got a little agitated that I would question her at all. I told her “This conversation will go
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The Eddie Beethoven Band– Rock & Roll, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. June 21 - Take a Road Trip Day June 22 - Chocolate Eclair Day
Back pain and sciatica
Free workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010.
Pilates in the Plaza
9 a.m., Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets, free, bring mat or towel, water, bug spray. 775-2685.
T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
9:30 a.m. Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Free, 7752685, meditative, low impact form of exercise. June 23 - National Pink Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.
Concert at Wagner Park
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m. June 24 - Swim a Lap Day June 25 - Catfish Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Star Spangled Salute
Fort Bliss 1st Armored Division Band Star Spangled Salute, 8 p.m., Band, presents an evening of military march favorites and patriotic concert music, at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM,
575-336-4800 or www. spencertheater.com. June 26 - Forgiveness Day June 27 - Sun Glasses Day
Summer Showcase
Nuclear Juarez – Tex/Mex Rock, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets.
Moonlight Musicals: Annie
8 p.m., 2806 Ave. A, SeniorCare will have its own section for members. Members will be given a discounted price as part of the SeniorCare program by calling with a special discount code. Members pick up tickets at the event from SeniorCare Coordinator.725-0094. June 28 - Paul Bunyan Day
Better Living Breakfast Club
“Advanced Care Planning: What Pieces of the Puzzle are Missing” with Dr. Doyle Patterson, at 9 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Room B - West Parking Garage – 6th Floor Breakfast will be served. RSVP 806-725-0094
Pablo Cruise
Pablo Cruise, hit 70s discorock group, Pablo Cruise, 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-3364800 or www.spencertheater.com. June 29 - Hug Holiday
Pilates in the Plaza
9 a.m., Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets, free, bring mat or towel, water, bug spray. 775-2685.
T’ai Chi Chih in the Plaza
9:30 a.m. Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Free, 775-
2685, meditative, low impact form of exercise. June 30 - Meteor Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.
Concert at Wagner Park
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, 26th Street & Flint Avenue, Westwinds Brass Band, 8 p.m.
Coming in July: 4th on Broadway events – July 2,3,4. Note: To add an event, delete an event, or make changes, email maedwards@wordpub.com or call 744-2220 by the 20th of the month for the following month’s publication.
Manage shoulder pain & soreness Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m. June 8. A physical therapist will discuss the biggest mistake that people living with shoulder pain can do that could lead to surgery. Discover the causes of rotator cuff injuries. Find out what the three most common shoulder issues leading to shoulder pain are. The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call 806-771-8010.
Caregiver Support Groups 3rd Monday, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wolfforth United Methodist Church, 102 Donald Preston Drive, 806-866-4200, lloyd@wolfforthumc.org 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Office of Dr. Brian Carr, 3709 22nd Place, 790-4472, joebduke@gmail.com 2nd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Bacon Heights Baptist Church, 5110 54th St., 806-799-4512, delwells4@aol.com 4th Monday, 11:30 a.m. Brookdale Monterey, brown bag lunch, 5204 Elgin, 806-788-1919, allison.mcmillan@brookdale.com 4th Thursday, 1 p.m. Turning Point Community Church, 11202 Quaker Ave. 1-800-272-3900 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon Wilshire Place, 6410 Erskine, 806-778-1114, marianneh1107@gmail.com
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Organizing finances when your spouse has died Losing a spouse is stressful. And the added pressure of having to settle the estate and organize finances can be overwhelming. There are steps you can take to make dealing with these matters less difficult.
records (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates, life insurance policies). You’ll need your spouse’s death certificate to apply for life insurance proceeds. And to apply for Social Security benefits, you’ll need to provide birth, marriage, and death certificates.
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Get expert advice. An attorney can help you go over your spouse’s will and start estate settlement procedures. Your funeral director can also be an excellent source of information and can help you obtain copies of the Notify others When your spouse dies, death certificate and applicayour first step should be to tions for Social Security and contact anyone who is close veterans benefits. Your life to you and your spouse, and insurance agent can assist Set up a filing system anyone who may help you you with the claims process. If you’ve ever felt fruswith funeral preparations. trated because you couldn’t Locate important Next, contact your attor- documents & records find an important document, ney and other financial proBefore you can begin to you already know the imporfessionals. Contact life insur- settle your spouse’s estate or tance of setting up a filing ance companies, government apply for insurance proceeds system. Start by reviewing agencies, and your spouse’s or government benefits, all important documents and employer for information on you’ll need to locate impor- organizing them by topic how you can file for benefits. tant documents and financial area. Next, set up a file for each topic area. For example, you We are pleased to announce the formation of may want to set up separate files for estate records, insurance, government benefits, tax information, and the affiliation of and so on. Store your files in a safe but readily accessible place.
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Set up phone & email system
To help you keep track of certain tasks and details, set up a phone and mail system to record calls and mail. Keep a sheet of paper or notebook
by the phone and write down the date of the call, the caller’s name, and a description of what you talked about. For mail, write down whom the mail came from, the date you received it and, if you sent a response, the date it was sent. If you don’t already have one, make a list of the name and phone numbers of organizations and people you might need to contact, and post it near your phone. The list may include the phone numbers of your attorney, insurance agent, financial professionals, and friends – all of whom you can contact for advice.
Evaluate short-term income & expenses
your spouse had a life insurance policy that named you as the beneficiary, you may be able to get the life insurance proceeds within a few days after you file. And you can always ask the insurance company if they’ll give you an advance. In the meantime, you can use credit cards for certain expenses. Also, you can try to negotiate with creditors to allow you to postpone payment of certain debts for 30 days or more, if necessary.
Avoid hasty decisions
• Don’t think about moving from your current home until you can make a decision based on reason rather than emotion. • Don’t spend money impulsively. When you’re grieving, you may be especially vulnerable to pressure from salespeople. • Don’t cave in to pressure to sell or give away your spouse’s possessions. Wait until you can make clear-headed decisions. • Don’t give or loan money to others without reviewing your finances first, taking into account your present and future needs and obligations.
When your spouse dies, you may have some immediate expenses to take care of, such as funeral costs and any outstanding debts that your spouse may have incurred. Even if you are expecting money from an insurance or estate settlement, you may lack the funds to pay for those expenses right away. If that is the case, don’t panic – Provided by Zach Holtzman, you have several options. If Financial advisor, 806-701-4083
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Blue, lift chair for sale, like new. $500 or best offer, call 7036/19 303-8518.
Want to volunteer at Covenant? Covenant’s Volunteer Program serves a large population including Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Children’s, Joe Arrington Cancer Center, and Covenant Surgicenter. The volunteer program offers multiple benefits including free flu shots and TB tests, volunteer appreciation events, preferential hospital parking, discounts in the cafeteria Many volunteers create lifelong friendships through the community found in the volunteer program. What is the commitment? Volunteers work a 4-hour shift each week (MondayFriday). Morning shifts are typically 8 a.m. to noon and afternoon shifts are typically noon to 4 p.m. Once a day has been selected, orientation occurs. How to get involved? Email Lauren Orta at ortalh1@covhs.org or call 806725-3309.
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The “Wild West Farmers Market” is looking for local farmers, bakers, crafters and artisans. Call the Market Manager at 806-853-7901 or go online to www.wtgPa.org 5/19
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For rides to and from appointments and to run errands, and personal hygiene care, CPR certified. Call 474-8816. 4/18
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University Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work as messengers, pop popcorn, and work at the information desk. If you would like to be part of an organization that gives back to others, meet new people, socialize, be appreciated, and all the free popcorn you can eat, contact Susan Bailey, 775-8675. susan.bailey@ umchealthsystem.com 6/17
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Single lot in Resthaven, Section T, Lot 1148, Space 4. Retails for $4,995; would sell for $3,500. Call 806-702-8457. If no answer, leave message. 3/18
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3 plots for sale in Resthaven; 2 together, 1 single. Call 806798-3744 if interested. 3/18
the “wiLD west farMers Market”
Located at 8116 19th St. Lubbock, Texas on 13 acres. There is plenty of parking with easy access to the Market. We are open every Saturday from April thru the end of October. We feature Local Farmers with Locally grown produce & meat, Local Bakers, Crafters, and Artisans with Homemade and Seasonal goods for sale. If you would like to be a vender at the 2019 Farmers Market contact the Market Manager at 806-853-7901.3/19
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An engineer came upon a frog that called out and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.” He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn back into a beautiful princess and stay with you for one week.” The engineer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it, and returned it to the pocket. The frog then cried out, “If you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I’ll stay
with you for one week and do anything you want.” Again, the engineer took the frog out, smiled at it, and put it back into his pocket. Finally, the frog asked, “What is the matter? I’ve told you I’m a beautiful princess, I’ll stay with you, and do anything you want. Why won’t you kiss me?” The engineer said, “Look, I’m an engineer. I don’t have time for a girlfriend, but a talking frog - now that’s cool.”
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Spinning plastic into gold on both coasts “Frisbie!” At one time, this was a shout heard often across the manicured lawns of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The word was yelled as a courtesy warning
to those strolling the grounds that a just-tossed pie tin might be coming their way, and to be alert. Kids in nearby Bridgeport had first taken to sailing empty pie tins that came
from the Frisbie Baking Company, a mom-and-pop business in operation since 1871. In time, many Yale students took up the Bridgeport activity as a fun way to relax and, temporarily at least, slough off academic concerns between classes. In 1937, in Los Angeles and unaware of the activity back in Connecticut, 17-year-old Fred Morrison started spinning a popcorncontainer lid back and forth with his girlfriend. Eventually, they switched to sailing tin cake pans, which glided better. One year later, the two were throwing a cake pan on the beach at nearby Santa Monica when a stranger approached them with an offer of 25 cents for the item. “That got the wheels turning,” Morrison said later, “because you could buy a cake pan for five cents, and
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if people on the beach were willing to pay a quarter for it—well, there was a business.” Morrison spent his military years flying P-47 Thunderbolts when World War II intervened. After the war, he was able to use some of the knowledge of aerodynamics that he’d accrued during his service time. The enterprising inventor (his father had created the sealed-beam headlight) worked as a carpenter during the week and, in his spare time, designed and created a flexible plastic platter that he sold at weekend fairs and carnivals. Over the years, Morrison called his constantly evolving toy the Whirlo-Way, the Flyin’ Saucer, and, by the mid-1950s, the Pluto Platter, considered the archetype of all such discs available today. M o r r i s o n ’s c r e a t i o n caught the eye of a California toy company called Wham-O in 1957, and the owners quickly snapped up exclusive rights to the Pluto Platter in exchange for lifetime royalties for Morrison. Before long, though, the Wham-O folks learned that
many New Englanders still yelled “Frisbie” even though they now sailed Wham-O’s Pluto Platters. The toymakers then began calling their disc the Frisbee, which they purposely misspelled to avoid any trademark issues. Since 1957, more than 200 million of the plastic discs have been sold on every continent except Antarctica. The first professional model Frisbee appeared in 1964 and featured raised ridges that were claimed to stabilize flight. Now worldwide competitions exist in Ultimate Frisbee (a cross between football, soccer and basketball), Frisbee Golf (where players sail discs into metal baskets), and Freestyle Frisbee (which features choreographed routines set to music and multiple discs in play). Official statistics are kept by the World Flying Disc Federation, which show that the record for a Frisbee time aloft is currently 16.72 seconds and for distance sailed is 1,109 feet. One has to wonder: Did those record-holding athletes ever yell “Frisbie” when they tossed their discs?
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Amtrykes inspire mobility & independence for riders Riding your own bike is something everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy, and thanks to the Amtryke adaptive tricycle, those unable to operate a traditional bike can now ride a bike. Three recipients recently were presented with their own trykes - Molly Peace, Gabirella Hinojosa, and Elianna Soto. The unique trykes are designed to accommodate rid-
ers of all ages and a myriad of physical and/or developmental challenges. Both physical and occupational therapists acknowledge the Amtryke’s many therapeutic benefits. Using the tryke at home or Molly Peace and mom, Nicole Melton during therapy often builds endurance and self-confichair, crutches or dence. It also provides anwalker. other form of self-mobility Amtryke, for those who use assistive LLC is fully devices such as a wheelowned and operated by National AMBUCS, Inc., a nationwide nonprofit charity. To date, more than 40,000 Amtrykes have been provided around the United States. The majority of these trykes are purchased by volunteer members of the AMBUCS organization and donated to financially-needy children or veterans in the community. Lubbock has 3 chapters of Ambucs - Monterey, Caprock, and Downtown.
Gabirella Hinojosa and mom, Victoria Olguin
Elianna Soto
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