Volume 34, Number 6
June 2022
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79423
In June & inside 1st Hurricane Season begins & goes through Nov. 30 th 4 Roundtable.................................... page 15 4th Western Art & Gear Show..........page 3 6th D-Day 14th Flag Day 14th Christian Women......................... page 22 17th Battle of the Bands.................... page 24 19th Juneteenth 19th Father’s Day 21st First day of Summer 21st The Longest Day: Alzheimer’s .....................................page 8 Silver-Haired Legislature convenes..page 2 Mental Health............................................ page.9 County earns award............................. page 22 ‘Click It or Ticket’.................................. page 11 New Neighbors....................................... page 13 Volunteer for the 4th............................ page 19 High Noon Concerts............................. page 18 Summer Showcase Concerts............ page 18 Sign up for LBK alert...............................page 4 Wallace Theater to present ‘Hunchback’.....................................page 5 Celebrate the Arts awardees...............page 6
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. This year it is June 19.
4th on Broadway activities are scheduled for July 4 in Mackenzie Park. A schedule will be printed in the July edition of the Golden Gazette. Additional information is online at broadwayfestivals.com/4th.
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10 things you can do Silver-Haired Legislature convenes in Austin to discuss resolutions, concerns to help families with hospitalized kids Donate by visiting www.rmhcsouthwest.com.
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Come Play Golf at the Rawls, Thursday Aug. 11, call 806-744-8877.
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Invite RMHC of the Southwest staff members to speak to your community groups. Follow RMHC of the Southwest on Social Media and share daily posts and download the RMHC App. Become a regular volunteer, RMHC welcomes anyone 14 years & up & groups.
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The 19th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) convened on the floor of the House of Representatives in Austin, Texas in May. More than 60 delegates from the 28 Districts (Area Agency on Aging) in Texas met in Austin to debate and vote on resolutions affecting older Texans. South Plains District is a nonpartisan, volunteer group that advocates for seniors who represent the South Plains Area Agency on Aging. Members include Dolores Garcia, Cathy Pope, Pat Quattromani, David Kunselman, and Joan Blackmon. The four-plus-day biennial meeting was held to discuss, debate and ultimately vote on resolutions to present to the Texas Legislature for consideration. Topics discussed included pension plans and COLA for the Teacher Retirement System and Employee Retirement System of Texas, increasing personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients in nursing homes, more inclusive criminal background checks for health care workers in nursing Members of the South Plains District served as facilities, and aid for seniors rais- delegates to the 19th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature ing their grandchildren. Approved in May. Pictured are Pat Quattromani, David resolutions will be provided to all Kunselman, and Joan Blackmon. Texas Legislators, as well as to the Governor legislation and governmental affairs.” and Lt. Governor, in advance of the 2023 With more than 5 million residents over State session. age 60, Texas’ older population is larger The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature is a than the entire state population of two dozen non-partisan body created by the 69th Texas states. This group is evolving and diverse. Legislature with the adoption of SCR 37, on Groups like the Texas Silver Haired LegisApril 3, 1985. Since its inception, some 700 lature stands as a reminder of how state govseniors have been elected to serve in TSHL. ernment can work with and for the citizens The vision of TSHL is that “the applied of Texas. wisdom, energy, and experience of aging For more information about TSHL, contact will improve the lives of all Texans through the South Plains Area Agency on Aging at education, knowledge, and involvement in 806-762-8721.
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Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show set for June 4
Western art and gear collectors will have an opportunity to purchase new art pieces and meet the contributing artists and craftsmen June 4 at Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show
nearly 100 art and gear pieces contributed by more than 30 Western artists and craftsmen. The art sale is followed by dinner and dancing on the patio to the Western swing
Tickets can be purchased online at summerstampede. com or by calling 806-7420498. Tickets cost $75 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $100 for the general public, and $1,500
“The pieces for sale are not just paintings and sculptures, although both will be in the show,” White explained. “Silversmiths, spur and bit makers, knife makers, and other traditional cowboy artists will also exhibit and sell items.” Summer Stampede is relatively new among Western art shows and takes a lower commission than most galleries. White said sales have
been equivalent to other long-established shows. “We were able to prove ourselves immediately right out of the blocks.” Every art piece must meet the criteria of relating to ranching since the mission of the NRHC is to preserve and interpret the history of ranching in North America. Although the NRHC only sells art once a year in June,
(See Summer Stampede, Page 7)
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“Oregon Cowgirl” by western lifestyle photographer Emily McCartney will be available at the Western Art & Gear Show.
from 6 to 11 p.m. at the music of Landon Dodd and National Ranching Heritage the Dancehall Drifters. “Summer Stampede has Center (NRHC) 3121 4th St. The event will include always been family friendly,” said Dr. Scott White, NRHC director of collections, exhibMedicaid fraud drives up the cost its and research. “Those attending the show of health care will have an opportunity to for everyone. view the art, purchase pieces It’s everyones responsibility at a listed price, and take the to report fraud & abuse. artwork home when they leave.” Limited tickets are availMedicaid Fraud Control Unit 765-6367 able for the Stampede. Admfcu@oag.texas.gov vanced purchase is required.
for a table for 8 under the tent. After the first hour of the sale, White said the remaining pieces will be available to buyers from remote locations by accessing summerstampede.com. The website will provide photos of sale items prior to the show but will not be activated for purchase until an hour after onsite sales begin. Online sales will be available for two weeks following the in-person sale.
Are you interested in supporting UMC Health System while reaping the benefits and gratification of giving your time and energy? According to a recent study, 94% of people who volunteer say that volunteering improves their mood, and 76% say that volunteering made them feel healthier. At UMC Health System, we rely on the support of volunteers who so generously give their time in support of our cause. We are following safety and health protocols to minimize health risks and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. UMC Health System is currently seeking volunteers willing to fulfill various roles including Information Desk, Greeting & Couriers (delivering gifts & cards). If you are interested or have questions, please call the Volunteer & Guest Services Department at 806-775-8238.
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By Garrison Institute on Aging
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Welcome to June and the warm weather and hopefully continued rain. We sure could use this resource. With the easing of restrictions, there are many opportunities to get and meet with friends and family. Let’s all get out and celebrate. Some days to celebrate: June 14 is flag day, June 19 is Father’s Day and Freedom (Emancipation) Day. Help is needed RSVP is assisting the community in helping 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 can meet your time and talents. Please contact the RSVP office at
rsvp@ttuhsc.edu or 806-7437787 for more information. Stocking Project The Stocking Project is working toward its goal of 4,000+ stockings for Christmas 2022. Each Christmas season a stocking and assorted items are distributed to servicemen stationed overseas. If you have items that are new or gently used (includes yarn and fabric) items you no longer need, we can find a place for it to benefit others. Call and you can drop them off at the RSVP office, 806743-7821. “Who to call?” The Care Partner Academy will be hosting its monthly sessions, which are now back in person. Jerin Tyler, Community Chief, Paramedic, UMC Health System will present “Slip! Fall! Who Are You Going to Call? 9-1-1!” He will discuss when to call EMS and how to prepare for the unexpected. Sessions will also be available thru ZOOM. Contact Joan at 806-7431217 (joan.blackmon@ ttuhsc.edu) for details and additional information. Healthy Aging Lecture The Healthy Aging Lecture plans to resume in July. Watch for upcoming speakers, dates and times. Contact Malcolm
Dear God, help me to be a compassionate and wise mother to my children every single day. Help me to be an agent of change for good and give me the strength to support and love those around me without judgment. In this complicated world, help me to be brave and to inspire others to be the same. Amen.
Brownell at 806-743-7821 for details. Stressbusters Stressbusters are here! The staff at GIA have completed training on this program and are prepared to reach out to those in need. Classes are free but do require a reservation. Classes are conducted at the Southwest Campus (6630 S. Quaker). The sessions offer support and education you need to help take care of yourself and your loved one. During the sessions you will learn about stress and its effects, how to practice stress management techniques, and develop problem solving skills. Sessions will be held once a week for 9 sessions. If you would like to learn more about this program, contact the office at 806-7437821 for the next program. Things to think about... • I am glad we have brown cows. That way, we will still have chocolate milk. • 6:30 is the best time on a clock, hands down. • When we buy a donut, do we complain because it has a hole in the middle? • Do not worry if plan A fails. There are 25 more letters in the alphabet. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop
Sign up for LBKAlert is the City of Lubbock’s emergency notification system. It enables the city to quickly provide you with critical information in a variety of situations – severe weather, unexpected road closures, emergency evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, and utility outages. Sign up at LBKAlert.com There are different ways in which you can sign up to receive LBKAlert notifications: • TEXT SIGN-UP: If you want to receive emergency alerts ONLY via text message, you can text your zip code to 888-777. You will receive a confirmation message. • CALL 311: Those without access to a computer can call City of Lubbock 311 to register. Over-the-phone registrants will need to create a username and password with the call taker’s assistance. 311 will not keep username and password information after it has been entered, and citizens can sign back in at any time to change their password if they would like to do so. • ONLINE: Go to LBKAlert.com to sign up for emergency notifications and more. Watch the tutorial videos online for detailed instructions on how to sign up.
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Wallace Theater to present ‘The Hunchback of NotreDame’ CAST (In order of appearance) Claude Frollo – Chase Gibson Jehan Frollo – Dantz Debusk Florika – Sierra Roberson Father Dupin – Fletcher Pape Quasimodo – Travis Burge Clopin Trouillefou – Alejandro Hernandez Captain Phoebus – Keegan Peck Lieutenant Charlus – Dylan Avant Esmeralda – Mallory Flores King Louis XI – Frank Anguiano Madam – Keely Davis Saint Aphrodisius – Blanca del Loco Congregation: Mary Turner, Natalie Stanislaus, Natalee Sanchez, Kensly Peck, Kelsey Peck, Leah Rodriguez, Sarah Mayhew, Callie Combest, Penny Ferris CREW Director – Anna Hogan Technical Director – Zac Goin Production Manager – Anh Collins Stage Manager – Hope Sisemore Asst. Stage Manager – Oliver Folger Music Director – Victoria Pitre Set Design – Daniel Patrick Hogan Lighting Design – Zac Goin Sound Design – Jacob Schmid Costume Design – Sharon Holton
Properties Master – Patrick Mitchell Scenic Painter – Daniel Patrick Hogan Set Builder – Ezekiel Brecino The Wallace Staff Alycyn Keeling, executive director Anna Hogan, artistic director Anh Collins, company manager Tina Wiiest, business manager
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. Friday July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday July 24 at 2 p.m. All performances for this production will take place at the LHUCA Firehouse
Theater, 511 Ave. K, due to renovations occurring at The Wallace. The cast and creative team that will present Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theater and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. Learn more and get tickets at www. wallacetheater.com.
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Awardees were recognized for their contributions to the art community during the First Friday Art Trail on May 6.
2022 Celebrate Kris theOlsonArts awardees honored Kelly Reyna The Blue Light Live
The Blue Light Live was presented with the LHUCA Catalyst Award. Since 1999, The Blue Light Live has been host to 1,000’s of local and touring acts from all over the country. The art of songwriting has always been a huge part of the Hub City. Names like Wade Bowen, Josh Abbott, William Clark Green, Red Shahan, Grady Spencer, Flatland Cavalry, Randall King, Dalton Domino, Brandon Adams, all credit The Bluelight Live for helping them find their feet as songwriters and touring acts. They embrace songwriters and look forward to seeing the new talent that flows out of West Texas every year. The Monday Night Songwriter Nights showcase the best songwriters throughout the region on a weekly basis.
Kalypso Clum
Kalypso Clum was presented the Robert Ellis Patterson Art Award given to a high school senior. This year’s winner of the Patterson Art Award is Kalypso Clum. Within a wide array of submissions by excellent student artists, Kalypso’s work stood out above the other entries. Her diversity of materials was of particular notice with Kalypso showing her interest and ability to work with a variety of ideas and styles. The award jurors appreciated her attention to her craft and her ability to use multiple styles within a single work of art. The jurors were also impressed by her use of language and text within the work to further expand the meaning of the visual art. The combination of materials and the insight that Kalypso used made her a clear choice for the award this year.
Kris Olson was given the William D. Kerns Award for the Performing Arts. Kris Olson has been teaching children music and movement for 34 years. She has a master’s in music education with an emphasis in a philosophy called “Orff Schulwerk” which integrates music and dance. While teaching public school in Minneapolis, Kris trained at Zenon Dance Company. Since moving to Lubbock in 2009, she has managed to piece together a fulfilling artistic life by combining all the things she loves – children, music, dance, creativity, and community. Kris teaches parent-child classes to Lubbock’s youngest artists in the community centers and at Ballet Lubbock. She teaches beginning college dance students at Texas Tech University and dances and choreographs for Flatlands Dance Theatre. The people at LHUCA know Kris best for her First Friday Art Trail show “Ms. Kris and Friends” where she performs participatory music and dance with specials guests. Kris has even taught elementary students folk dance and bucket drumming in her backyard during the pandemic. Kris is known outside of Lubbock as a teachereducator and often visits other parts of the country to present workshops and teach summer classes. Kris and her husband, Richard Murphy, have two sons, Alex,20, and Joseph,18, who share her love of music and in the past could be seen playing in the backup band for the Ms. Kris and Friends show.
Kelly Reyna was awarded the William D. Kerns Award for the Visual Arts. Born and raised in West Texas, Kelly grew up admiring the works of Frida Kahlo, the Old Masters, and Jose Guadalupe Posadas. Most of her younger years were spent drawing and sketching portraits, later discovering a love for oil painting. She pursued the arts through education and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Texas Tech University in 2011. In 2014 she delved into the art of embroidery while taking part in a year-long residency through Plymouth University/ Transart Institute. In 2017, Kelly returned to Texas Tech University to obtain a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing. Kelly is actively involved in local art markets and indulges colorful portraits of Frida Kahlo. In more professional work, Kelly engages in the meditative techniques of needlework and embroidery, combining those processes to create paintings and drawings. These methods are used to translate the experience of motherhood through the struggles of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kelly is an adjunct professor at Texas Tech and Lubbock Christian University and owns Grey Edges Studio & Art Gallery in downtown Lubbock.
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Seeds of Hope We have been preaching
“Brother,” said St. Francis of Assisi to a young monk who had just entered the monastery, “let’s go to town and preach.” They left the monastery and walked to the town and did not say a word to each other or the people they passed in the marketplace. After several hours they retraced their steps and returned to the monastery. The young monk wondered what was going on and after waiting for what seemed like an eternity, he finally broke his silence and asked, “I thought we were going to town to preach. When are we going to preach?” “We have been preaching,” replied St. Francis. “As we walked, we were observed: people watched our manners, our faces, our behavior, and our clothes, what people thought we stood for. We have been preaching.” All of us preach all of the
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and comfort and reduced their fears of someone invading their home. One evening as the family gathered together to watch their favorite television program the dog began to bark. “Hush, Sarge,” said the father. But Sarge refused to stop barking and looked anxiously from one family member to another. They refused to be bothered as they watched the show. Finally, the program was over and the father went upstairs to go to bed. As he entered his bedroom, he realized the dog had been trying to get their attention. A thief had carefully and quietly entered their home, opened their safe and stolen their most valuable possesTrying to get attention sions. A family purchased a well“Today,” (or listen now) trained, expensive guard dog warned the Psalmist, “if you to protect their home. hear his voice, do not harden It brought them great peace your hearts!” Often God tries to “get our attention” to warn us of impending dangers. He does his best to speak to us through his word or a friend, a verse of scripture or a sermon. He reaches out in love and compassion - anxious to warn us of the attractiveness of sin, the power of temptation, and the destruction that awaits us. But we are so often too involved in the things of this world to hear his warning.
time. Our behavior is our message and our places of interest our pulpits. Our lives become lectures and our pursuits are examples of our priorities. People watch us even as we watch them. Each time we pass from view our words can no longer be heard, our sermon ends and a decision about the value and importance we place on being like Christ in all we do and whatever we say is made. The problem we face today is not the quantity of Christians but the quality. And if we want to win more, we must be more. How different would the world be if when we “declared God’s glory,” we also lived God’s glory. How we live is more important than words.
Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show
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Western art is on exhibit in the museum galleries throughout the year. Artists and craftsmen scheduled to exhibit their work include Baru Forell, Ben Tolley, Bev Pettit, Billy Albin, Billy Klapper, Brian Asher, Bruce Greene, Buddy Knight, Cotton Elliott, Edgar Sotelo, Emily McCartney, Garland Weeks, Gary Dunshee, Graeme Quesinberry, Herman Walker, Jerry Lindley, Julie Oriet, Justin Asher, Mary Ross Buchholz, Michael Tittor, Mike Capron, Mikel Donahue, Peter Robbins, Rosie Sandifer, Russell Yates, Shawn Cameron, T.D. Kelsey, Teal Blake, Tyler Crow, Wayne Baize, and Xiang Zhang. “Boots O’Neal – 6666 Cowboy” For more information charcoal and graphite drawing on Summer Stampede, by artist Mary Ross Buchholz visit summerstampede. will be available at the Western Art & Gear Show. com.
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The Longest Day: Understanding Alzheimer’s & dementia The Longest Day is the day with the most light – the summer solstice. On June 21, people from across the world will fight
the darkness of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive
abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging.
The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. Alzheimer’s disease is considered to be youngeronset Alzheimer’s if it affects a person under 65. Younger-onset can also be referred to as early-onset Alzheimer’s. People with younger-onset Alzheimer’s can be in the early, middle or late stage of the disease.
Alzheimer’s worsens over time.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen
over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with latestage Alzheimer’s, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives 4 to 8 years after diagnosis but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors. The 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lubbock is set for Nov. 5 in the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway in Mackenzie Park. More information will be available online at alz.org or by email to hesimmons@alz. org, 806-412-0729. - Source: alz.org
10 early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer’s 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life Challenge in planning or solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks Confusion with time or place Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships New problems with words in speaking or writing Misplacing things & losing the ability to retrace steps Decreased or poor judgment Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood & personality - alz.org
Mental Health is Health
please get help!
Mental Health is Health. United Way believes that mental health is health and that everyone should all care for mental health just the same as physical health. Many studies have shown uncared for mental health issues can lead to physical problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, digestive issues, and sleep problems. So mental health really is health. Many people recognize a need for assessing mental health issues, but are not really sure what to do about it, think counseling is not affordable, or don’t know how to find a counselor.
Find resources below to help get started or consider talking to Your HR manager Many health insurance plans cover counseling, but a lot of people are not aware of this benefit or how to access it. Your doctor Your doctor or a doctor if you don’t have a physician you regularly see - a doctor can help assess what type of therapy you might need and give you a referral. Your pastor Many pastors are trained in lay counseling which means they are not licensed counselors but have received some training in counseling. That may just be the support you need, but if you need something more, a pastor can help you get connected. Your school counselor School counselors have a lot to do these days and often we think more about them when it comes to academic testing and college prep, but school counselors are trained to support the mental health needs of youth. If she thinks that your child could benefit from ongoing counseling, she can help you get connected. Ask specifically about the TCATT program which offers telehealth services to public school students. Communities in Schools If your child’s school has a Communities in Schools site coordinator, he can help you get connected to a counselor or therapist. He can also provide some basics skills training such as anger management.
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Hotline/Immediate Help • StarCare Specialty Health System Mental Health Hotline: Call 806.740.1450 or text StarCare to 67634 Speak with a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) who can provide access to a variety of confidential and anonymous services for coping with disaster common reactions and for managing stress caused by uncertain times.
• Texas Youth Hotline: Call or text 800.989.6884 or Chat Provides free and confidential services to youth, their parents, and other family members of youth in crisis who need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, other local referral information, or just someone to talk to. • SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 Provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800.273.TALK (8255) or Chat with Lifeline; En Español 888.628.9454; People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss call 800.799.4889 Free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. • Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741 Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information. • The Trevor Project: Call 866.488.7386 or text START to 678678 A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. • Trans Lifeline: Call 877.565.8860 for US and 877.330.6366 for Canada Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. • Veterans Crisis Line (VA): Call 800-273-TALK (8255) and press option 1 or text 838255; People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss call 800.799.4889 Free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
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1 Corinthians 13 New International Version
If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1
If we could look into each other’s hearts and see the challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other with more love, kindness, compassion and patience.
It’s not supposed to be like this By Mary Ann Edwards It’s not supposed to be like this. That’s so very true. So, how did we get here? There’s no one answer. But I do think we all know we’re living in an extreme world of absolutes. Extreme views, extreme anger. Absolute beliefs and absolute division. Those extremes are a detriment to working together or even finding some sliver of common ground. We’re focusing on the extremes – on both sides. No one listens to anyone else. It’s just whose side you’re on – and that’s the absolutely correct side – all the time. But that’s not where the vast majority of us live. I think we’re all tired of listening to those extreme, self-serving perspectives. How about starting to have a real conversation and listen to some of our youth. I’m often amazed at their perceptions of the world and their ideas. Talk to them. Communicate. What comes out of them may just be the beginning of change. I know many of those young people. I’ve taught them. Yes, they are young and inexperienced, but make them part of the solution. They have ideas and energy, and many of them realize they are living in a messed-up world. They may not cure everything, but it’s a start. And we need to start something, somewhere. A bunch of legislators (many funded by big pharma or the gun lobby and trying to win re-election) will never be the answer to leading the change we need. Try combining the energy of youth and the wisdom of age, and maybe, just maybe, it won’t continue to be like this.
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‘Click It or Ticket’ saves lives
An estimated 6,972 lives have been saved on Texas roadways since the “Click It or Ticket” campaign launched in 2002. The campaign celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a series of events across the state reminding every Texan to buckle up. Since its launch in 2002, the Texas Click It or Ticket initiative is estimated to have prevented 120,000 serious injuries, and saved $26.3 billion in related economic costs. Wearing a seat belt remains the single most effective way to protect yourself from serious injury or death in a crash. TxDOT’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds everyone about the safety benefits of wearing a seat belt. Nov.7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.
Ingredients • 3 hatch chiles • 4 avocados • ½ cup white or red onion, diced • 1 Roma tomato, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 limes, juiced • 1 handful cilantro, chopped • 1 teaspoon cumin • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper • ½ teaspoon white pepper • ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions 1. Preheat grill to high heat (around 450 degrees F). Place chiles directly on the grill. Rotate every 2-3 minutes, until charred on all sides. Remove from heat, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap. 2. Once cool to the touch, remove chiles from the bowl and peel off the black char. Slice open to remove the seeds, chop and add to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside. 3. Remove flesh from the avocado peel and, using a fork, mash the avocados to desired consistency. 4. Add mashed avocado, onion, tomato, garlic, lime juice, cilantro & seasonings to the chile peppers. Stir to combine. Taste & adjust seasonings & serve.
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Roasting those peppers in the oven
Dear Folks, In last month’s column, I promised to go back to the restaurants. Well, that will have to wait another month. An interesting verbal exchange happened recently between me and a very kind Market Street employee in the produce department. Since I now qualify as a “little person” due to my shrinking height, it’s more difficult for me to reach those higher shelves. So I asked that gentleman to select six poblano peppers which were on a higher shelf. I suggested he select the flat ones, not the curly type
transplanted “Yankee, Italian, Gringo” explaining to this very kind Hispanic, Texas native, how to properly prepare blistered peppers. Sounds like a great comedy routine! Now it’s time to share with all of you my method for blistering those wonderful poblano peppers. First, select the flattened peppers, making sure there are no bad spots and are a firm, shiny, dark green. When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 425 degrees, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Line a cookie sheet with foil and arrange prepared peppers so to allow 1/2” between them. Next, cut a vertical 2-inch slit in each one, which prevents Pick up a print edition them from exat any of our 100+ locations ploding during throughout Lubbock or go online to roasting. www.WordPub.com Place the prepared pepclick on “Seniors” pers on the click on “Golden Gazette” middle rack, in choose a ‘pdf version’ the oven, and or a ‘flip-the-page’ version. roast for about 15 minutes or so. Sometimes they may need to be turned Our 34th year in publication over. Published monthly by Word Publications After suffiwww.WordPub.com cient blistering, To subscribe to the Golden Gazette, call 806-744-2220. remove from $ 30 for the year; $60 for two years. the oven and since they don’t char well on my cookie sheet when roasted in the oven. He looked at me in total amazement and said, “You do what?” Yes, folks, I’ve seen all the chefs on TV blister those peppers on stove burners. I cannot believe this dangerous process only blisters one at a time! Really? As the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Years ago, I decided to use my oven. Using this method, several peppers can be arranged on a cookie sheet and roasted at 425 degrees – forget those burners! So here I am, a 60-year
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cover with another sheet of foil and secure all sides. Let rest for several hours until completely cooled. At this time, you may choose to freeze the peppers or continue with the preparation. The skins will now be easy to remove. Remember that slit? Now make the slit all the way from top to bottom, open up, and remove all the seeds. Next, pull the veins up from bottom to top. The veins and seeds give it all the “heat.” If you prefer the heat, skip removing the veins; however, I consider the seeds a total nuisance. After peeling, seeding, etc., you may now stuff them with cheese, meat, or whatever you prefer. Next, heat (in nuker or oven) until cheese is melted and other stuffing is totally heated. Serve with a delicious queso sauce on top and enjoy. Many years ago, I did the batter routine, and while they were delicious, it took hours of prep and hours of clean-up – never again! If we want rellenos, we’ll order through “Door Dash.” TIP: Remember to remove those veins from
bottom to top. If you start at the top, it tears up the pepper. There’s no explanation why. Until next time, Happy Father’s Day and Grandpas are included! Cathy
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New Neighbors installs new officers & chairs
The end of a very successful, fun-filled year came to an end on May 13, with the monthly meeting/luncheon at the Lubbock Women’s Club. New 2022-23 officers were installed, and they include President Virginia Ysasaga, Vice-President Rita London, Secretary Debbie Chirstenson, Newsletter Editor Frankie Mills, Program Officer Mandy Wolfe, Treasurer Peggy Dyess, and Historian Cheryl Guess. Those named as standing committee chairmen are Cynthia Burnam, community service; Roni Allen, hospitality; Cheryl Guess, publicity; Julie Russell, special interest; Karon Campbell, sunshine and clouds; and Martha Blacklock, ways and means. The year’s donations raised through game days and a silent suction were distributed to three worthy organizations – Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inside/Out Foundation, and Texas South Plains Honor Flight. The meeting included a farewell reception for the outgoing president, Michelle Duke, who served in that position for three years, making sure the club survived and thrived during a very trying time.
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Banana Zucchini Bread
Ingredients • 1 cup sugar • ½ cup canola oil • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium-sized bananas)
Roundtable set to meet June 4 at Carillon Senior Living Jarrett Atkinson, Lubbock City Manager, will speak at the next Roundtable meeting set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4. Atkinson will cover a number of items both old and new. If you have a question, you can write it down ahead of time, so we can ask the questions, or you may ask questions during the Q&A time.
The meeting will be in the Cimaron Room at the Carillon Senior Living Campus, 1717 Norfolk Ave., in the Pointe Plaza Building that has the clock tower in front. Go in the front door, take temperature, sign in, get your dot, go past the piano on the right, proceed down the hall past the pool and mail boxes. When you dead-end, go left and go toward the piano, and
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• 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ¾ cup all-purpose flour • ¾ cup whole wheat flour • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup zucchini, shredded • ½ cup pecans, chopped Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 2. Beat together the sugar and oil 3. Add in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla 4. In a medium bowl whisk together both flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt 5. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir on low until just combined 6. Using a spoon fold in the zucchini and pecans 7. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and pour in batter 8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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‘The Candy Man’ - Sammy Davis, Jr. “It’s horrible. It’s white bread, it’s ‘cute-ums.’” Sammy Davis, Jr., couldn’t imagine singing lyrics that included such cloying phrases as “groovy lemon pies.” But Davis was being pressured to record “The Candy Man” by both his manager and Mike Curb, the 26-yearold hotshot president of MGM Records. Curb was convinced that the song had “hit” written all over it — but only if done by Sammy. Before he approached the legendary vocalist, Curb recruited his 16-member recording group — the Mike Curb Congregation — to tape a
childlike background for “The Candy Man.” Now if only Davis could be convinced to lay down a vocal track. As a member of the legendary Rat Pack, Sammy had earned celebrity by performing for sophisticated adult audiences. Was he willing to risk his reputation now by recording a featherweight kiddie ditty? Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was the classic 1971 movie based on the 1964 book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by children’s writer Roald Dahl. In Dahl’s novel, the main character is Charlie Bucket, who, along with four other juveniles, visits a candy factory owned by the eccentric chocolatier Willie Wonka (played to perfection by Gene Wilder). British entertainment partners Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse had created the music for the film’s
soundtrack. The first tune heard is “The Candy Man.” Sung by actor Aubrey Woods as the neighborhood candy-store owner named Bill, the shopkeeper enthusiastically extols the magical properties of Wonka’s seductive sweets: Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? The Candy Man, Oh, the Candy Man can The Candy Man can ’cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good Woods did a serviceable job on the tune, but Newley hated the rather stiff rendition and felt that Woods’s version could easily doom a potential hit single. Newley decided to record his own interpretation, but Mike Curb got the jump on him. Eventually, Sammy capitulated, still fearing that this could become a regrettable decision. Focused on a forthcoming trip to Vietnam to entertain the troops, he hurried through “The Candy Man” in two takes. When he listened to the playback in the recording studio, Davis moaned, “This record is going straight into the toilet, and it may just pull my whole career down with it.” To his amazement (but not Curb’s), the single caught the nation’s ear when music fans of all ages embraced the joy that Davis offered here. “The Candy Man” shot to #1 on Billboard’s chart and even earned a Grammy nomination. In time, the 45 topped playlists worldwide. “There are lots of regional hits, but
rarely does a record become an international hit,” Davis explained later, probably with a smile and perhaps a slight feeling of guilt. “With a 5% royalty, I made half a million dollars.” Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream? The Candy Man. Oh, the Candy Man can
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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 June 1 – Mark Gillham June 8 – Robert Lopez June 15 – Jenni Dale Lord June 22 – Gary Nix June 29 – Amber Pennington July 6 – Jordan Kirk July 13 – Sheena Fadeyi July 20 – Mariachi McTierra July 27 – Dustin & Kristi Garrett Aug. 3 – John Sprott Aug. 10 – Caldwell Kids
Summer Showcase Concert Series
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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: June 2: Joy Harris June 9: Chris Hudgins June 16: Mariachi Mexico Lindo June 23: Patricia Vonne June 30: Colt Compton & the Comptones July 7: Jenni Dale Lord Band July 14: Anthony Garcia July 21: Mark Wallney July 28: The 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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What do we want for our healthcare? I have always loved the “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave,” slogan that has identified America. However, I am concerned about America’s health as a nation from a medical perspective. When I was in high school, the U.S. had the healthiest population in the western world. Today, we are ranked 76th, right behind Nicaragua. That is jaw dropping isn’t it? And that is with Americans taking three times the number of drugs of any other western country. Surely that warrants investigation. The FDA gives more than $42 billion of our tax money to scientists for research each year. We need to find the cause of our lack of health so we can, once again, become a physically healthy nation. However, it is much more PROFITABLE to find a drug that “might’ help the disease or condition, than what causes it. The FDA and NIH will not reveal the financial flow: who gets how much money from whom? It is a part of the government, and WE are the government, and we have a right to know who is paying for the drugs to be produced. It should be public knowledge.
Big pharma started the commercialization of medicine. Beginning about 1986, the pharmaceutical companies were not being held liable for the safety of vaccines. Before then, there were a minimal number of vaccines for children. But when you are not held liable for any problems that occur with
your products, what an opportunity to turn a profit. Now, everyone needs a lot of vaccines, right? Have you ever heard of a man named Dr. William Thompson who worked for the FDA? He was a whistleblower. He was told to destroy some information that would ruin the narrative the CDC had going with vaccines. He did not destroy the original documents. After 13 years, his conscience got the better of him, and he told the father of an
autistic child that they had forged the data to get the outcomes on their vaccine study. Feel free to Google his name. A study comparing vaccinated children to unvaccinated shows that as adults, the unvaccinated were the healthiest. It is time we have a national conversation on what we want for our healthcare. Science is based on debate of the information available w h i c h n o rmally triggers more research. With all the money going out the door at the NIH, why haven’t we done huge research projects on vaccines, and the cause of autism, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, and countless other diseases. Everything has a cause, and with the sharp minds we have today, we should be able to find out the cause of problems, not just another drug to tame it. We have to want to find out. We have to be willing to change our minds. Science should be openminded!
Volunteer for 4th on Broadway
4th on Broadway in Lubbock would not happen without a strong volunteer force. Steering committee leaders, individuals, or groups of people are needed to help on the days of the events (July 2 - 4). This year’s event on July 4th will feature the parade, kid’s area, multiple daytime music stages, local art, an evening concert and firework show, and more. Volunteering for the 4th on Broadway has many perks including: • Free catered dinner one week after the event • Free T-shirt and other goodies • Free meals the days of the events • Recognition for your group or organization • Hands-on experience with one of the largest events in Texas. Go to broadwayfestivals.com/volunteers to complete a form to indicate your area of interest. The little things we take for granted are the big things others are wishing for.
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Our story of caring for more than your finances I believe the people who have paved the way for the rest of us should be highly valued and well cared for in having the retirement strategy they deserve. And we often work with these couples and individuals who are nearing or already in retirement and who have unfortunately not been cared for by their previous financial advisor, and they are uncertain if their money will be able to last in
retirement. Because of that, we find that they are spending too much time worrying about their money instead of enjoying what is most important to them. In addition, we work with many people who have lost a loved one and feel overwhelmed by the burden of navigating their financial journey alone. When I was first starting my career in the financial advising industry,
there was a gentleman named Harold that another advisor was working with. Harold was a retired dentist and wanted to make sure his finances were working best for him and his wife, Joan. Unfortunately, Harold passed away and left Joan to navigate the financial journey alone. To make matters worse, their financial advisor was not helping Joan organize her new financial future. I knew this was not ok. God puts people in your life that leave a legacy of how you care for others. The connection and commitment I have with people in their “golden years,” I attribute to my strong relationship I had with my grandparents, especially my grandfather. Growing up in Austin, Texas, I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with my grandparents. My grandfather, who worked in the financial industry as well, had a big impact on my life. Grandad fought in WWII and was actually shot down from his plane over the ocean near Germany. Thankfully, he survived and went on to make a difference for so many people, including me. Hearing stories of his sacrifice and dedication to our country and family was inspiring. People like him truly paved the way for the rest of us. As I read books like “The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw, I knew these kinds of people were valuable to the fabric of our country. After graduating from Texas Tech University, I had a “career crisis.” I finished school, but was working in a job that was about serving the company and not as much about serving
others. I was struggling trying to figure out how I could best use the gifts God had given me to benefit others. Many months went by where I would go to work and not enjoy what I was doing. I knew I wanted to work with people in their retirement years because I had the most respect for them. Thankfully, I got to spend time talking with financial advisors and knew right away that this industry was going to be the best use of my gifts to serve those nearing or already in retirement. In May of 2018, after over 10 successful years with a large brokerage company, I decided to take my focus even deeper by serving those nearing or already in retirement, and established an independent financial advising business called Holtzman Wealth Strategies. From my experience of working with this group of people, I am now fulfilling what God has truly called me to do. As a result of working with folks nearing or already in retirement, I have established a three-step planning process.
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The “Seen & Heard” stage. You have a story behind the money you have worked so hard to accumulate. We want to see and hear how you have gotten to where you are today. Your story matters, and this step is critical to learning about you, your comfort level with risk, and find out where you are financially today. We want to “see and hear” from you to (See Our story, Page 22)
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Lubbock Christian Women to meet June 14
Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon “Sunshine On My Shoulders” (Wear your favorite hat). The speaker will be Robin Reese of Longview, Texas. “How to be Secure in an Unsecure World.” Special music by Sweet Adelines. The luncheon, program and door prizes is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 14. Cost is $20. Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive. RSVP by noon, June 10 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or Virginia at 806-781-4653. Don’t criticize your wife’s judgment – see whom she married? Tips on how to fall asleep in a living room chair: 1. Be old 2. Sit in a chair.
Lubbock County earns national achievement award Lubbock County Justices of the Peace have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized these “Four Texas Pioneers” for implementing a mandatory debt mediation rule in June 2020. The rule has caused numerous cases to be resolved and eliminated a backlog caused by the pandemic and tremendous influx of case filings. Debt litigation continues being in the forefront of all civil litigation in Texas. Judges Jim Hansen, Aurora Hernandez, Susan Rowley,
and Lance Cansino are being recognized because of their willingness to provide users of their court system an expedited process for litigants to resolve their litigation quickly and inexpensively. Honorable Jim Hansen is Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. “The Debt Mediation program has been great for Lubbock County, resulting in a remarkable increase in the number of settlements,” Hansen said. “Both credit card litigants and debt collection attorneys have told me they like the program. “As one of the largest counties in Texas with only four [Justice Courts], we have found the debt mediation program has freed up court time for other matters. “This program works. I could not be happier with the
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number of settlements.” This achievement award is only the second received by Lubbock County, with the last one being in 2009. Honorable Curtis Parrish, Lubbock County Judge, will represent Lubbock County at the Achievement Awards Luncheon during NACo’s national conference in July. NACo President is Larry Johnson. “All across the country, counties are working tirelessly to support residents and drive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,”
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We have ongoing follow find out what is most impor- up meetings with you each tant to you going forward. year to make sure you continue to be taken care of. Joan was alone now and needed help. The “Guide” stage. Thankfully, she was able During this time, we ana- to confidently answer the lyze what you have done and question “Am I going to be offer solutions we believe to ok?” of which she thankfully be suitable for each individu- was. al situation. Your money and She now had the freedom financial plan is specific to to spend valuable time on you, and this stage is where things that have meaning to we “guide” you toward your her. confident retirement path. Giving people confidence that they will be well taken care of through retirement is what I do. The “Care” stage. But giving them the freeNow that we have your financial plan in place and dom to spend valuable time your plan is working for you on what is most important to in a way that mirrors your them is who I am. Zach Holtzman priorities and risk tolerance, Financial advisor our job is to care for it well. Lubbock (Continued from Page 20)
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Johnson said. “This year’s achievement award-winning programs showcase how counties work every day to build healthy, safe and thriving communities.” Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more.
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‘It Was Just Drivel!’ & then her movie career skyrocketed “I was in heaven, learning as much as I could learn. I loved, loved, loved every minute of it,” Sally Field once enthused to a writer from O, The Oprah Magazine. High praise for Sally’s time spent as The Flying
Sally’s remembrance of her Flying Nun years was quite different. She had landed the Gidget role right out of Birmingham High School in the Los Angeles suburb of Van Nuys, shortly after she was spotted by a casting agent at an acting workshop. When Gidget folded after a year of mediocre ratings, Field was devastated. She was then offered the lead role in another ABC-TV series, this time as a Puerto Rico-based Catholic sister who could soar through the air. (The Flying Nun was based on Tere Rios’s 1965 book “The Fifteenth Pelican.”) Sally rejected the role, later explaining, “The show just made no sense to me. It Nun? Actually, no. Field was was just drivel! There wasn’t waxing nostalgic about her any piece of it that had hufirst television series, Gidget, man behavior in it.” Her stepfather was a stunta 1965 show on ABC-TV based on the Sandra Dee man/actor named Jock Mamovie of the same name. (In honey, who Sally found 1959, Gidget had kicked off intimidating and controlling. the beach party/surfing film When Mahoney warned her, “If you don’t take this craze of the early 1960s.) Map folds out to 34.5” x 22.5”
part, you may never work again,” Sally capitulated and signed to play the cartoonish sister. When she later requested more depth to the Nun scripts, Field was told, “[People] want to know what they’re going to see before they see it. They don’t want to be touched. They don’t want to be surprised. They don’t want to think.” The series ran for three years—from 1967 to 1970— for a total of 82 episodes. It quickly became a ratings winner, but as the weekly stories unfolded, viewership dropped steadily. By the third year, the
show was on life support. In the meantime, Sally had married her first husband, Steve Craig, and was pregnant during the last season’s filming. (“You can only imagine what a pregnant flying nun looked like. I was a walking sight gag.”) The
show’s producers used props and scenery to block the view of Field’s body below the chest. But eventually Sally came to realize that the time she spent on The Flying Nun did, to her surprise, have an
actual upside. “Something in me started to take care of myself in a way that I hadn’t been able to before,” she said later. “I started to change and heal. I grew up and moved out of the fog. And ultimately, the experience of being on the series gave me tremendous strength. It made me want to be a real actor, no matter what.” She certainly achieved that goal. In her superlative movie career, Sally Field carried home an armful of Tinseltown trophies, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart.”
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Battle of the Bands set for June 17
LHUCA’s West Texas Battle of the event which goes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bands finals round is set for June 17 on June 17. Tickets $5. the LHUCA Plaza, 511 Ave. K. The 2022 judges are Scott Faris, The four finalists will perform at the Amusement Park Recording Studio record producer; Gunner Fore, 2021 Battle of the Bands winner, Gunner Fore & The Interstate; Angelica Gonzalez, director of Raíces Compañía de Danza. Prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers. 1st Place is 10 hours recording time and consultation at Amusement Park Recording Studios; a gig at The Blue Light Live; and a headlining performance at a First Friday Art Trail (paid $500). 2nd Place is a headlining performance at a First Friday Art Trail (paid $500).
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