Golden Gazette June 2023

In June & inside

3rd Summer Stampede page 23

3rd Roundtable..............................page 17

3rd Health Fair................................. page 2

14th Flag Day

18th Father’s Day

21st The Longest Day...................page 16

21st First day of summer

23rd Casino Royale Gala page 5

High Noon Summer Concerts......... page 5

Health program for diabetics......... page 7

Pet program needs help page 7

Summer Showcase......................... page 11

Celebrate the Arts – awards........ page 14

4th on Broadway.............................. page 15

Dawn of Time Fun Run page 17

A Father’s Day Quiz........................ page 19

Upcoming at the Cactus............... page 24

What a difference a year can make!

4th on Broadway promises food, fun, fireworks and more. See Page 15 for details.

One year ago, Hadley Reynolds was celebrating his first Father’s Day after his daughter, Leighton, was born in February. Having a new baby in the house can make everyone ‘dog-tired,’ just ask Caddie (the dog). Hadley, Leighton, Hannah, and Caddie will celebrate dad’s second Father’s Day on June 18. There are definitely times you can have your cake and eat it, too. Leighton chowed down on her first birthday cake. The first official Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910 after a young lady wanted to honor her dad who raised six children after his wife died.

See Page 19 for ‘A Father’s Day Quiz.’

Drivers needed

Lubbock Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help with meal delivery.

It can be fun for the whole family, and it is a great summertime activity.

It takes about an hour, and there’s no long-term commitment. Let them know when you’re available. Last-minute substitute drivers are always needed.

Summer Health Fair set for June 3

Covenant Health will partner again with YWCA Lubbock for the 2nd Annual Health for a Better Lubbock Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 3.

The fair will be held at the YWCA Lubbock, 6501 University Ave. Covenant Health will have booths available to help community members

with a wide array of health needs and questions. Booths will include

• Children’s Safety

• Dental Education Booth

• Nutrition & Fitness

• Mental Health Awareness

• Water Safety Education

• Car Seat Checks

• Wellness Checks: BMI, BP, & A1C

The Gems of Southern England

• Medicaid Redetermination Enrollment Specialists

• Joe Arrington Cancer Center Cancer Screening Booth

“Covenant is thrilled to kick off the summer once again with this fun and educational community event,” said Tavia Hatfield, senior director of Covenant Health Community Health Investment. “We have fantastic community partners joining us to connect families and individuals to resources.”

This year we are welcoming back the South Plains Food Bank to kick-off their summer feeding program,

which helps address food insecurity during the summer months when kids are home from school. Their mobile food pantry will be handing out fresh produce.

The Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock Fire Rescue, as well as many other community partners will also be in attendance. We will have food trucks, a photo booth, bounce houses, and plenty of activities to help keep the kids entertained. Kite Flight, the pediatric and high-risk obstetric transport helicopter, will also be on-site.

For more details and reservations, contact: Theresa Hardin theresa@aventuraworld.com ● 806-730-5263

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking.

The group booking code is: MBCWGD

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Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman & 7 Academy Awards nominations

Getting the green light from Hollywood movie studios can be difficult, especially when nobody wants the project they’re being offered.

In October 1963, movie producer Lawrence Turman read a New York Times review of “The Graduate,” the debut novel by writer Charles Webb. Thurman read the book, optioned it and embarked upon a two-year hassle to get the film made.

Lawrence admired the sharp wit of Broadway comedy star Mike Nichols.

When Thurman asked Nichols to direct his project, the New York icon jumped at the chance. But sizable obstacles lay ahead.

Turman recalled, “No one thought the book was funny, and no one in Hollywood had heard of Mike Nichols.” Movie producer Joseph E. Levine eventually opted to back the venture; he disliked the story, but was desperate for a hit for his struggling Embassy Pictures company.

For the script, Turman hired comedy writer Buck Henry, who with Mel Brooks had co-created the TV series Get Smart.

Henry, in his first movie

script, lifted about 85% of the screenplay’s dialogue verbatim from Webb’s novel.

Anne Bancroft portrayed Mrs. Robinson, the movie’s seductive older woman. At age 35 (but playing someone a decade older), Bancroft signed on to star in what appeared to be a low-budget sex comedy.

“Everybody was telling me it was beneath me and that I shouldn’t do it,” Anne told talk-show host Charlie Rose.

“[But] I loved the script; I thought it was absolutely wonderful.” Mel Brooks, Bancroft’s husband, persuaded his wife to take the part primarily because he adored Buck Henry’s script.

Several young Hollywood hunks were considered to play the primary character of Benjamin Braddock, age 21.

In the end, though, Nichols and Turman decided that Braddock should be depicted by little-known Dustin Hoffman, age 29.

Impressive in Broadway stage work, he brought the naïve goofiness to the part that Turman wanted.

Hoffman, though, disagreed: “This is not the part for me. I’m not supposed to be in movies.”

Thurman and Nichols

eventually convinced him otherwise.

With the help of expertly applied makeup, skillful lighting, well-placed camera angles and superior acting, Anne and Dustin appeared to be a generation apart, not separated, as they were, by only six years in real life. (Bancroft’s screen daughter, Elaine, played by 27-yearold Katharine Ross, was just eight years younger than her movie mother.)

The film focuses on Benjamin as a young overachiever who has sailed through college only to find himself adrift when he returns home to visit his parents.

He is haplessly drawn into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the aggressive wife of his father’s business partner.

Later, Braddock falls for Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine, which ignites her mother’s savage wrath and spells trouble for Ben.

Fueled by the best-selling Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack album, “The Graduate” became the highest grossing film of 1968 and garnered seven Academy Award nominations, which left Nichols ecstatic.

“There’s nothing better than discovering, to your own astonishment, what you’re meant to do!” he gushed.

“It’s like…it’s like falling in love.”

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Now and Then: Bolton Oil Company

The Bolton Oil Company has been in operation in Lubbock since 1949 when Durwood Bolton opened his first service station at 38th and Avenue Q. Bolton returned to Lubbock after service in World War II and lived with his wife in a small house on the corner of 38th Street and Avenue Q. Backed by Ohlenbusch Oil Company, Bolton remodeled his garage and opened his own gas station in 1949. Today, there are six Bolton gas stations and a self-storage business managed by Durwood Bolton’s sons and grandsons. Notice the price of gas?

- from the Historic Lubbock County, Facebook page

Quotes from Winston Churchill

If Britain must choose between Europe and the open sea, she must always choose the open sea.

The main vice of capitalism is the uneven distribution of prosperity. The main vice of socialism is the even distribution of misery.

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.

#LetsDoLunch

1950s 1964

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Casino Royale Gala set for June 23

A Night to Remember –Casino Royale Gala is set for June 23 at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech University campus.

The Gala will include a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner, casino-style games, a raffle drawing, an auction, plus dancing. The gala will be a time to bond together, and make a change for those in need.

Gala tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased by visiting www.cclubbock. org or calling 806-765-8475. A raffle drawing provides an opportunity to win three prizes, $1,500, $500, and $250, at a price point of $20 a ticket.

The winning raffle ticket will be drawn that evening, and the winner does not need to be present to win.

Various sponsorship packages are available to support the agency’s mission, and can be secured by contacting Development Director, Geneva Aragon-Allen at geneva@cclubbock.org or at 806-765-8475, ext. 131.

All proceeds from the event will be used to support local Catholic Charities’ programs that help meet critical needs for families and individuals in Lubbock and 29 surrounding counties.

The Gala is the annual

fundraising event for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Lubbock.

Catholic Charities, a Lubbock Area United Way partner agency, provides emergency rental and utilities assistance, along with youth and family counseling, as well as services for the elderly, a food pantry, tuition assistance for low-income parents, and resources for kinship families.

Counseling is a key program that is provided to multiple school campuses, to students with self-esteem and depression issues. Catholic Charities collaborates with local school districts, local law enforcement, CPS, MHMR, Communities in Schools, juvenile probation, and other local mental health providers and community partners to bring about successful outcomes.

After working through a self-harm safety plan, including a depression assessment, teenagers are able to once again smile.

They learn how to use coping skills and deep breathing exercises to conquer anxiety and fear, and receive the care they need from parents who are equipped to offer support in this area.

A recent survey found that 40% of U.S. parents are “extremely” or “very”

worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point.” *

To learn more about Catholic Charities programs, visit www.cclubbock.org.

* Source: CNN Health, Jan. 31, 2023, Janelle Chavez - https://www.cnn. com/2023/01/31/health/mental-health-parenting-survey/ index.html

The High Noon Concert Series offers free outdoor performances from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday and features all local talent. Food trucks are on site during the concerts at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo and lawn at 904 Broadway. Two $50 cash prize drawings are held during each concert. (Only 1 ticket per person; must be present to win).

June

7th Jordan Robert Kirk

14th Sheena Fadeyi

21st Mark Gillham

28th Caldwell Kids

July

5th Robert Lopez

12th Dustin & Kristi Garrett

19th Amber Pennington

26th Mariachi Mi Tierra

The Garrison Institute on Aging was established in 1999 and named in honor of Mildred and Shirley Garrison in 2005. Our mission is to promote healthy aging through research, promote educational and community outreach programs, and serve the community with services and contacts throughout the community. If you have questions on health issues, aging, chronic disease and mental health, please reach out to us. We can assist in connecting you with the right contact for your concerns.

June is the month known for weddings and childbirth. It also represents a time to be outdoors and enjoy the weather and the flowers.

• June 1 is Say Something Nice Day.

• June 6 is National YoYo Day. Take time to show your grandkids about the yoyo.

• June 8 is Upsy Daisy Day…try at your own risk.

• June 14 is Flag Day. Honor the flag and those who keep us safe.

• June 18 is Father’s Day. Can someone tell me why on Mother’s Day we take Mom out to eat; however on Father’s Day, we expect him to cook out?

• June 21 is the summer solstice. This is the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the day with the most hours of daylight.

• June 24 is Midsummer Day. It is said to be midpoint of the growing season.

There are many events happening in Lubbock over the summer.

Concert at the Courthouse Concert at the Courthouse begins June 7. The event is free and the county will host a variety of artists who will perform on the shaded courthouse grounds. All ages are welcome at noon each Wednesday during the summer. Bring lunch or snacks or there will be several food trucks to choose from. Bring a blanket or chair or use the ones that are set up under the trees.

Trolley Tours at the ranch

Trolley Tours have begun at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. a trolley ride and tour of the center is available. This is a great way to learn about the history and structures located within the center. Each tour is approximately 30 minutes, and tickets are available for $5.

Aquatic Center

The Texas Tech Aquatic Center is open for families on select days. Go to the website https://www.depts. ttu.edu/urec/aquatics/facilities.php for specific times and rates. The facilities include an Aquatic Center and Leisure Pool.

‘When Hospice Steps In’

The Care Partner Acad-

Garrison Institute on Aging TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

emy session will be held June 14th at noon at 6630 S Quaker, Suite E. Dr. Jeremy L. Brown, executive director for Hospice of Lubbock will present “When Hospice Steps In”. There are misconceptions about hospice and end of life. Dr. Brown will be able to answer questions about the process and what each family member needs to know.

The Care Partner Academy is an informal group that meets monthly to share various topics and is free and open to the public. Light snacks are provided. To confirm for this session, contact Joan at 806-743-1217 or email at joan.blackmon@ ttuhsc.edu. RSVP is requested, and the program will also be available on ZOOM. https://ttuhsc.zoom. us/j/93712419544.

No lecture series in summer

The Healthy Aging Lecture Series will not have meetings scheduled during the summer months. We will keep you updated for the sessions in September.

Lubbock RSVP

Lubbock RSVP (aka AmeriCorps Senior) is a federal, grant-funded program that assists seniors 55 and older to support local programs and projects as a volunteer. The program is hosted at the Garrison Institute

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on Aging. There are several areas where seniors can contribute. These include (not limited to) Lubbock Meals on Wheels, South Plains Food, hospitals, Friends of the Library, Comfort Corps and other local groups.

One program is The Ronald McDonald House of the Southwest. In 2023 it is celebrating 35 years of keeping families close during their child’s serious illness or injury. They provide stability and resources for the families seeking care in the Lubbock community. If you (and your family) are interested in volunteering, they can use your help. Assistance is needed in greeting families, assisting with meals, crafts and so many other areas. Volunteers are needed at most times of the day and can fit your schedule. If you and your children would like to assist, contact Hannah Limones at 806-775-8496 or go the website (https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/volunteer) for details.

For caregivers

We are continuing to host mental health sessions for caregivers as well as offering a free respite care program with the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Singer, TTU Department of Psychological Sciences. Dr. Singer has also opened up ‘tele-health’ sessions for those living in rural areas. If you are an in-

formal (unpaid) caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or other related dementia diseases, there are programs that can benefit you at no cost. Participation in his study can assist in providing future services for you and those you care for. Caregivers are encouraged to contact Dr. Singer for additional information. You can contact him at 806.834.5884 or email at jonsinger@ttu. edu.

June questions…

What did the pig say on a hot summer day?

• I’m bacon.

How can you tell that the ocean is friendly?

• It waves.

What letter of the alphabet is the coolest?

• Iced T.

What is a frog’s favorite summertime treat?

• Hopsicles.

What did the little corn say to the mama corn?

• Where is Pop Corn?

Life becomes more meaningful when you realize the simple fact that you’ll never get the same moment twice. ~ Unknown

Compassion and justice are the primary ethical fruits of the Christian life.

– Marcus Borg, The Heart of Christianity

Free health program for diabetic & pre-diabetic patients

Covenant Health is working to change health outcomes and address health inequity for those in the community suffering with diabetes.

The Covenant Health Community Diabetes and Prediabetes Program is a comprehensive program designed to guide patients through the process of understanding their disease and the lifestyle changes that will enable them to better manage their condition.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports about 33,000 people in Lubbock County are living with diabetes and another 85,000 people are pre-diabetic.

Covenant Health Partners along with Covenant Health Community Outreach have partnered to offer this free, 12-month program for those living with diabetes, those who have pre-diabetes, a family history of diabetes, or other risk factors.

“Consistent with our mission to serve the poor and vulnerable, Covenant Health is pleased to be aiding in the education and management of diabetes mellitus for those in the Lubbock community,” said Dr. Michael Robertson, Covenant Health Partners CEO.

“This program is for those who might not have access to diabetic education as well as access to providers who will follow these patients’ long term.”

Education is tailored to the needs and desires of each patient. Patients will work closely with a team of health care professionals to develop a comprehensive plan that is in line with their culture, religious beliefs, and lifestyle. The program includes:

 Monthly check-ins with a Certified Diabetes Education Specialist or Community Health Worker (in-person, at home, or via phone)

 Individualized support

from Certified Diabetes Education Specialists (in-person, at home, or via phone)

 Regular cholesterol and hemoglobin A1c testing to monitor improvement (at our YWCA Community Wellness Center)

 Regularly scheduled cooking classes with certified instructors

 Grocery boxes are provided at each class for you to cook the meal at home with your family

 Care coordination with your physician (If you do not have a primary care physician, or if you are worried about the cost of seeing a physician, we have resources to help)

So far, we have enrolled more than 80 patients in this program but have space for more than 300.

Covenant Health recognizes those in our black and Hispanic communities are disproportionally impacted by access to quality health care.

With a grant from the parent company, Providence, the program was started to reach those who may need addi-

tional support and resources to manage or prevent the development of diabetes.

To enroll in the Covenant Health Community Diabetes and Prediabetes Program, or to find more information, call 806-778-8652 or send questions to covenanthealthequity@providence.org

The pet program needs help

Lubbock Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help with the pet program.

Client’s furry companions need to be well-fed and healthy.

Help includes transporting a pet to veterinary appointments. Carriers are available. Help is also needed to get pet food ready for delivery and organizing the pet food room.

To help, call 806-7927971 and ask for Nicole or Cathy.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique - just like everyone else. –

Margaret Mead

What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things. –

Margaret Mead

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Covenant Children’s awarded half million dollar grant

Covenant Children’s has been awarded a $500K grant to support its new Pediatric Relational Health Unit, currently under construction and set to open in August 2023.

The Pediatric Relational Health Unit is the result of multiple years of effort and the long-standing partnership between Covenant Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The outpatient unit will ensure pediatric patients in West Texas and eastern New Mexico have access to mental health services.

The new unit represents a significant, multimilliondollar, investment in the community, made possible by support from TTUHSC,

the Covenant Health Foundation, and multiple donors who share Covenant’s mission of caring for the mental health of the poor and vulnerable. The Well Being Trust is a Foundation of Providence Health that is dedicated to advancing the mental, social, and spiritual health for all. Covenant Children’s funding comes as part of a larger round of behavioral health grants, totaling $4.9 million.

Dr. Sarah Mallard Wakefield is chair of the psychiatry department at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

“Mental health is one of the most common issues

children and families face,” Wakefield said, “yet we have no children’s or adolescent inpatient unit for our area. We have no children’s or

adolescent day treatment or intensive outpatient services in our region. So, if a child or family is in extreme crisis, they leave our community. And they go very far away. Hours away.”

Covenant Children’s is providing a solution to this crisis with the diverse services being offered at the new Pediatric Relational Health Unit; including two services new to Lubbock – aimed at keeping kids as close to home as possible.

Covenant Children’s CEO is Dr. Amy Thompson.

“As the region’s only freestanding children’s hospital, being able to provide robust services for any and all needs of patients and their families

is top of mind,” Thompson said. “We’ve seen increases in pediatric behavioral health issues and having to hold these kids in our ED, or in our inpatient units, while we wait for an inpatient placement.

This new unit aims to keep kids as close to home as possible by allowing many to stay and receive treatment in the IOP or PHP programs, rather than having to be hospitalized at an inpatient program - the closest of which is hours away.

These new services really elevate the level of care, in a meaningful way, for our community and we can’t wait for the community to be able to benefit from it.”

The desire for vitality is not age denial. We are not defying age when we live with strength, passion, creativity and purpose. These qualities have nothing to do with age. They are about a state of mind – not a date of birth. – Marc Middleton

When it comes to physical therapy, you do have a choice.

‘Kodachrome’ - Paul Simon gives those nice bright colors

Paul Simon’s “Kodachrome” began as “Goin’ Home,” but the poetic perfectionist soon felt that sounded too ordinary. Thus, he shifted creative gears, restructured the lyrics and came up with “Kodachrome,” which, to him, sounded close to “Goin’ Home” but stuck better in the listener’s ear.

After Simon heard the gospel-drenched Staple Singers hit “I’ll Take You There,” he knew that he wanted to record “Kodachrome” at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the same cramped northwest Alabama locale that the Staples had utilized. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section there consisted of four white guys who could lay down soul and rhythm-and-blues tracks as well as or better than anyone

on the recording-session scene.

While the group may have been top-notch, the studio itself was a dump. David Hood, the outfit’s bass player, explained to songfacts.com, “Paul Simon was used to working at Columbia Studios in New York and at studios in England and different places. When he came and saw our little place, he probably thought, ‘Man, this is a rat trap,’ because it was.” One example of what awaited the sophisticated hitmaker was plastic covers tossed over the recording console that protected the costly piece of equipment when rain leaked from a hole in the roof.

Paul obviously managed to cast aside any concerns he had, as he nailed the master

of “Kodachrome” in just two takes. Soon afterward, his single streaked to Number Two on the Billboard Hot 100.

tion, he altered the plotline of his mini-story:

Kodachrome

Give us those nice bright colors

Golden Oldies

His tune could be seen as a coming-of-age treatise, perhaps how a young man could often choose to view the world through rose-colored glasses. (To Simon, this is what Kodachrome camera film offered.) But first, wanting to get something unrelated off his chest, he opened “Kodachrome” with a most quirky lyric line:

When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school

It’s a wonder I can think at all

Then, without explana-

Give us the greens of summer

Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day

Certainly, it’s hard to let go of thoughts of a remembered carefree life of youthful pleasures and replace them with adulthood’s grittier realities. For Paul, this would include memories of past relationships which may not have been as sublime as he once recalled:

If you took all the girls I knew when I was single

And brought them all together for one night

I know they’d never match my sweet imagination

And everything looks worse in black and white

By the way, one should remind Simon that, when he and Art Garfunkel were in high school in New York, they had recorded a ditty called “Hey, Schoolgirl!” a bit of piffle (listed as being by Tom and Jerry) that reached the bottom of the national Top 40 chart. Royalties from the disc’s sales had bought teenage Paul a new fire-engine-red Chevy convertible.

Hey, maybe high school really wasn’t a complete waste of time after all.

This morning I woke up and thought, ‘Jennifer, you need to stop wasting time on Facebook and clean the house, weed the yard, fold the laundry, pay the bills, bathe the dog, go grocery shopping, and prepare a nice healthy dinner.’

Thankfully, I’m not Jennifer.

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1 Corinthians 13

New International Version

1 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.

By Mary Ann Edwards

It’s not supposed to be like this.

That’s so very true.

What’s

Send

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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It’s not supposed to be like this

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.

Experience spectacular performances from local and regional bands with different genres and styles every Thursday from now through Aug. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

For more than 23 years, the Summer Showcase experience has offered something for every taste in live, original music.

All concerts are free. There’s live music, food trucks, a cash bar, and free children’s craft activities, all in the beautiful, shaded Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave.

In addition to the concerts, guests can visit Buddy Holly exhibitions and the Fine Arts Gallery during Summer Showcase hours with free admission.

June 1 – The Eddie Beethoven Band

June 8 – Clint Sherman

June 15 – Mariachi Mexico

Lindo

June 22 – Jeremy Couture & Band

June 29 – Mojave Sol

July 6 – Anthony Garcia

July 13 – Cameron James Smith & the Band Monarch

July 20 – Alma Quartet

July 27 – Mark Wallney

Aug. 3 – Marco’s Crew

Aug. 10 – Mouse Shadow

Aug. 17 – Phlip Coggins

“That’s all folks”

Mel Blanc Man of 1,000 voices.

The great voiceover artist Mel Blanc, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester, and many other popular cartoon characters, was also the voice of Looney Tunes’ ubiquitous sign-off, “Thethe-the-that’s all folks.”

When Blanc died in 1989, his family made sure that all future generations who came upon his tombstone would know exactly what he was famous for in life.

“I will not be right back after this message.”

Merv Griffin and the final commercial break.

“Here lies Lester Moore, Four slugs from a 44, No Les, No more.”

In Boothill Graveyard in Tombstone, Arizona.

“I’m filling my last cavity.” A dentist with a sense of humor.

“Here lies John Yeast – pardon me for not rising”

On a tombstone in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

And some more creative tombstone inscriptions: “This atheist is all dressed up with nowhere to go.”

Quality End of Life Care

Denver City family honors

“Here lies a beloved friend who grabbed the bull by the horns but forgot to let go.”

“He made one little blunder, and now he’s six feet under.”

“Here lies my wife. I bid her goodbye. She rests in peace and now so do I.: “Died from not forwarding that email message to 10 people.”

And the final poetic ending:

Uncle Walter loved to spend. He had no money in the end. But with many a whiskey and many a wife, He really did enjoy his life.

4-year-old Maribella Rodriguez

2,000 children under the age of 18 are waiting for a variety of organ transplants. More than 600 of them are younger than 6 years old. Although many of the conditions necessitating transplant can occur as early as infancy, the needs per age group vary.

Most children ages 6 to 10 are waiting for a kidney transplant.

More than two years ago, the Rodriguez family in Denver City, Texas, lost their loved one, 4-year-old Maribella Rodriguez, from anoxic brain injury after she suffered a seizure. They honored her legacy to change the lives of others through organ donation.

“I strongly believe that when it comes time to donate, you should be a hero and provide a stranger with a

blessing,” said mother, Kimberly Rodriguez.

Maribella’s donation saved the life of four patients on the organ waiting list.

“To be honest, donation was a tough decision, but we knew that she no longer needed her organs, and someone else could use them, so they could be with their family a little longer,” said Maribella’s father, Francisco Rodriguez.

“There’s a critical need for pediatric organ transplants,” said Larry Easterling, M.D., LifeGift associate medical officer. “Contributions made each day can restore young lives. The critical need still exists for additional pediatric transplants.”

Thanks to the generosity of donors and their families, organ donation saves tens of thousands of lives across the U.S. each year.

To register as a life-saving organ, tissue and eye donor, visit www.donatelifetexas. org.

Maribella Rodriguez

For the Salad:

Ingredients

• 1 plastic container of washed baby greens {about 6 cups}

• ½ lb. Bocconcini, drained, patted dry and halved {baby mozzarella balls}

• 1 lb. grape or cherry tomatoes, washed and halved

• 12 large basil leaves, chopped

• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

• 1 clove garlic

• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 3½ tablespoons olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place baby greens onto serving platter. Top with bocconcini, tomatoes, basil and black pepper.

2. Measure all ingredients for dressing into small blender. Blend until smooth, and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

I believe in my friend Ron, whose only advice for his children was: Always stop at a lemonade stand. Doesn’t matter where you’re going, who’s waiting for you, or how late you are. You pull over, get out of the car, take it all in, savor the sun on your face, the sweetness on your tongue, this little kid watching you drop a 20 in her jar.

- Excerpt from Michael Cochrane’s ‘Stage Four’

Celebrate the Arts awards recognized at First Friday Art Trail

The 2023 Celebrate the Arts awards were presented May 5 at the LHUCA Plaza Stage, during the First Friday Art Trail.

Upe Flueckiger was presented the LHUCA Catalyst Award.

Swiss-American Urs Peter “Upe” Flueckiger, was born in Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland. He is a full professor and serves as dean of the Huckabee College of Architecture. He also maintains his architectural practice in Lubbock. Prior to 1998 he worked for several architectural firms including the office of Mario Botta in Lugano, Switzerland, and the office of David Rockwell (Rockwellgroup) in New York City. His design and research interests are economical ecological housing,

minimalism in architecture, design build, and modernism in the 20th century to the present. He is the author of the book: “Donald Judd, Architecture in Marfa Texas, How much House?”

Dr. Christopher J. Smith was presented with the William D. Kerns Award for the Performing Arts.

Smith is professor and chair of Musicology and founding director of the Vernacular Music Center at the Texas Tech University School of Music. He has a bachelor’s from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a master’s in music, and a doctorate in Musicology from the Indiana University School of Music.

In addition to the Vernacular Music Center, he directs the Roots Music Institute and

served as faculty adviser for the Tech Irish Set-Dancers, Caprock English Country Dancers, and Caprock Morris Border dance team. He is the author of “Dancing Revolution: Bodies, Space, and Sound in American Cultural History” (Illinois, 2019), as well as countless scholarly articles and book chapters. In addition, he records and tours internationally with multiple ensembles.

Shannon & William Cannings received the William D. Kerns Award for the Visual Arts.

Shannon Cannings serves as a professor of practice in studio art at Texas Tech. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from Syracuse University. She has an extensive exhibition record that includes numerous solo exhibitions and more than 50 juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the United States.

Shannon is known for her pop-inspired paintings that render the sweetness of childhood with a sour note in which she engages viewers to explore the complexities of a gun culture that has become more and more pervasive in everyday America.

William Cannings is a professor of sculpture at Texas Tech. He received a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and

an MFA from Syracuse University. He exhibits frequently across the United States including in New York, Miami, New Mexico, and Texas, and his works are seen publicly in numerous permanent collections.

William works in an innovative process that masters three of the four classical elements of nature: steel, heat and air. Each of his finished sculptures appears buoyant despite its heavy material, creating a dichotomy of hard and soft, weightlessness and heft.

The Robert Ellis Patterson Art Award for High

1st place award by Meredith Trook, high school senior

Upe Flueckiger

School Senior was awarded to three seniors.

1st Place - Meredith Trook (artwork pictured); 2nd Place - Kasey Baronia; 3rd Place -Isabella Morin.

Dr. Christopher J. Smith William & Shannon Cannings

4th on Broadway promises food, fun, fireworks & more

Now a month away, 4th on Broadway details are coming together, including a later start for the parade.

Floats. Vendors. Parking plans. Volunteers. Catfish and cobbler. Music and fireworks.

These are just a handful of the elements it takes to pull off a successful 4th on Broadway each year. This year’s theme is “United We Sing.”

ant Picnic in the Park offers a full day of events and music.

BMW of Lubbock hosts four music stages, including the BMW of Lubbock East and West stages, the Fiesta stage and the West Texas Roots stage.

In addition to the all-day music, the Reliant Picnic in the Park hosts The Caprock Cardiovascular Center Kids Area, Cabela’s permitfree Youth Fishing Tournament and the River Smith’s Eating Contests.

For updates and to learn more about the 4th of July events at Mackenzie Park, or to sign up to participate in the various events, visit www. broadwayfestivals.com or call 806-749-2929.

One important change is a later start for the Bolton Oil parade, stepping off at 9:45 a.m., beginning at Avenue M and Broadway, heading east and turning north into Mackenzie Park on Canyon Lakes Drive.

Parade-goers can see the parade live on Broadway and in Mackenzie Park. The parade will also be broadcast on KLBK-TV.

Parade applications are still open; the final deadline to enter is June 16. Cash prizes go to the best floats in both commercial and noncommercial categories.

After the parade, the Reli-

online.

The Gorilla Law Firm Evening Concert, starting at 7:30 p.m., features a large array of music from Tejano to classic rock and country, and wraps up with teen trio sensation Blackwater Draw and a return engagement by 90’s musical icon Vanilla Ice.

The Caprock Cardiovascular Center Kids Area will be open at 10:30 a.m. and available throughout the day featuring free activities such as water slides, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, a spider climber, a petting zoo and much more.

Cabela’s Youth Fishing Tournament starts at 11 a.m., with a weigh-in at 4 p.m. The lake will be stocked with catfish of all sizes. Entry is free in three different age groups (13-18, 8-12, and 7 and under.) Prizes will be awarded in each age group for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. Pre-register online.

The River Smith’s eating contests start at 5 p.m. in the following categories: Adult Catfish, Adult Cobbler, Kid’s Catfish and Kid’s Cobbler. Prizes will be awarded, and entry is free; pre-register

Capping off this year’s Independence Day celebration is the spectacular United Supermarkets Fireworks Extravaganza, beginning at 10 p.m., synchronized to classic and contemporary patriotic music.

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. Areas requiring volunteers include parking lot attendants, photographers, information booths and data collection. They are also needed to work many other areas throughout the event.

Perks include T-shirts, food and parking. Community service organizations, church groups, employee units, families and all others are encouraged to sign up online.

For more than three decades, 4th on Broadway at Mackenzie Park has been an event that Lubbock and the entire region look forward to year after year. Since its humble beginnings by a committee of downtown churches in 1991, the event has become a go-to summer celebration for thousands of West Texans.

The Bolton Oil parade will step off at 9:45 a.m., beginning at Avenue M and Broadway, heading east and turning north into Mackenzie Park on Canyon Lakes Drive.

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 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lubbock is set for Oct. 28 at the National Ranching Heritage Center. 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. Memory loss that disrupts daily life

2. Challenge in planning or solving problems

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks

4. Confusion with time or place

5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

6. New problems with words in speaking or writing

7. Misplacing things & losing the ability to retrace steps

8. Decreased or poor judgment

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities

10. Changes in mood & personality - alz.org

Seeds of Hope

www.SowerMinistries.org GUIDO EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION

The storm that saves God seems to appear when we least expect Him. He certainly will not be confined within the walls of a church or restrained within the rituals of a religion. He is, after all, God the Creator, Sustainer and Savior. He makes Himself known when and where and as He pleases.

Once, during the transatlantic crossing of a large ocean liner, a major storm erupted. A wave swept over the ship and swept a sailor into the raging waters. His cry for help went unheard.

In Philadelphia, his mother suddenly awoke with an

urgent desire to pray for him. She was not aware of what had happened or his threatening situation, but she prayed for his safety. She then fell asleep with peace in her heart.

Weeks later her son returned home, opened the door and shouted, “Mother, I’m saved!” Hee described what had happened. As he was sinking in the swirling waves, he remembered a hymn he once sang in church about looking to Jesus to be saved. He cried out, “O God, I look to Jesus to be saved,” and another wave swept him back onto the ship.

Roundtable, June 3

“Eyes on the Horizon,” a program on the Texas Tech Centennial, is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 in the Cimarron Room in the Pointe Plaza Building of Carillon Senior Living, 1717 Norfolk Ave.

Blayne Beal : director of centennial coordination for Texas Tech’s big event this year, will speak.

Cost is $18. Anything extra given will go into the scholarship fund at the Honors College which is given at the end of the year.

Because the dining room needs to know how much staff and how much food to prepare, reservations are essential. So RSVP to mevans1398@aol.com as soon as possible.

Learn to be OK with not being invited, included or considered. Be comfortable in your own skin.

who you

Dawn of Time Fun Run set for July 22

Lace-up your sneakers for the inaugural 5K Dawn of Time Fun Run set for 6:30 a.m. July 22, at Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive.

The caliche gravel trail begins at the Landmark’s Interpretive Center, winds through Yellow House Draw, past ongoing research excavation areas, and ends at the Interpretive Center.

This is a Fun Run, a family-friendly event. Everybody is invited to run, walk, or stroll at an individual pace with 3k and 5k options.

Registration is required.

Drinks and refreshments will be provided for all participants.

Register at: https://www.runreg.com/dawn-of-timefun-run/#notes. Snag a free 50th anniversary Dawn of Time Fun Run T-shirt when registering.

When you

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are. Understand deeply that what people do is never a reflection of you and is always their perception of life. You are not for everyone, and they are not always for you.

are not included, invited, or considered, whisper to yourself, “Thank you for the space necessary in my life for the people that matter most to me. I am blessed.”

LifeGift names new vice president of organ operations

Kaitlyn Fitzgerald has been promoted to vice president of organ operations for LifeGift, the non-profit organ and tissue donation organization serving 109 Texas counties in Southeast, North and West Texas.

Fitzgerald will lead the planning, development, execution, evaluation and strategic direction of clinical organ operations across LifeGift’s service areas.

She is responsible for the implementation of nationally recognized best practices and designs and deploys creative approaches to develop an effective and efficient organ recovery program, quality process management, personnel management, fiscal responsibility, and increased organ donation and transplantation.

“Kaitlyn’s extensive experience and proven track record have prepared her for this next level of leadership,” said Kevin Myer, president and CEO of LifeGift. “With

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu

Fear does not stop death. It stops life. And worrying doesn’t take away tomorrow’s trouble. It takes away today’s peace.

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our continued growth, we will leverage Kaitlyn’s comprehensive knowledge and enthusiasm to continue to drive performance improvement.”

Fitzgerald has more than 16 years of experience in health care and has worked with LifeGift for more than five years. She attended Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK and is a registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care, the cardiac catheterization lab, and liver transplant/ hepatology.

Fitzgerald began her career in organ donation and transplantation at LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma. She also worked at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

For more information on LifeGift, visit www.lifegift. org.

To register as a lifesaving organ, tissue and eye donor, visit www.donatelifetexas. org.

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27. Very small island

28. Weaned pig

29. Fencing sword

31. Winged

32. Assembly of witches

33. Concerning

36. Veinlike deposit

39. Captive

41. The killing of a king

44. Medicine

46. Uncouth

49. Decrees

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How much do you know? A Father’s Day Quiz

By Randal C. Hill

For Sonora Smart Dodd, attending a Methodist church service in Spokane, Washington, proved to be lifechanging.

On that particular Sunday in 1909, the minister based his sermon on the newly established Mother’s Day celebration.

But Sonora felt that dads, too, should have a special day set aside in their honor. (Her father, a widowed Civil War veteran, had singlehandedly raised six children, with Sonora being the only girl.)

Dodd spent the next year petitioning her local community and, later, her state government.

Washington State celebrated its first official Father’s Day on June 19, 1910.

Over the years, the celebration spread from state

to state until President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance for America’s fathers in 1972.

How much do you know about Father’s Day? Try your hand at this multiple-choice quiz.

1. Over the years, the most popular Father’s Day gift has been

a. candy.

b. a necktie.

c. flowers.

d. golf balls.

2. The official Father’s Day flower is the

a. orchid.

b. carnation.

c. hibiscus.

d. rose.

3. What percentage of Americans celebrate Father’s Day?

a. 58

b. 65

c. 76

d. 81

4. Today’s average age of first-time fathers is

a. 24.

b. 26.

c. 28.

d. 30.

5. One in _____ American homes has no father there.

a. three

b. four

c. five

d. six

6. In India, a man became the world’s oldest first-time dad at

a. eighty-three.

b. eighty-eight.

c. ninety-four.

d. ninety-six.

7. Americans spend ____ less on Father’s Day than they do on Mother’s Day.

a. 25%

b. 29%

c. 32%

d. 38%

8. How many American dads are single?

Who is this email really from?

Here’s a common scam: you get an email from the boss (or your spouse, parents or other trusted person) asking you to send them a copy of employee pay stubs, tax information and files with confidential data such as social security numbers in them; or they’re asking you to transfer an ACH payment to a vendor or a different bank account.

The problem: even though it is coming from someone’s e-mail address you know and trust and LOOKS legit, there’s a chance it could be a scam. Hackers can INTERCEPT email messages and modify them.

If you ever get this kind of request, DOUBLE-CHECK by calling that person to confirm. And even if it turns out to be a legitimate request, you should NEVER send confidential information like social security numbers (or attachments with this information inside of them) without taking precautions to passwordprotect and encrypt the message first.

If it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably not right.

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a. 1 million

b. 2 million

c. 3 million

d. 4 million

9. In Let’s Make Love (1960), Marilyn Monroe sings “My Heart Belongs to Daddy.” What is unusual about this?

a. She never knew who her father was.

b. She always hated the song.

c. Her mother forced her to sing it.

d. A professional singer’s voice was used instead.

10. The Guinness Book of Records claims that a Moroccan sultan fathered how many children?

a. 492

b. 687

c. 833

d/ 1,042

ANSWERS: 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 –a, 6 – d, 7 – d, 8 – b, 9 – a, 10 – d.

Hot tips for a cool summer

You really can stay cool while keeping energy costs down. Even a couple of degrees can have a big impact on your energy bill. Here are some low to no-cost A/C tips. Look for more energy efficiency ideas on the Between the Lines blog.

Circulating Fans

Cool down a room a few degrees using the wind-chill effect. The room won’t be cooler, it will just feel cooler—without the added cost. Turn the fan off when you leave.

A/C Tune-Up

Maximize your air conditioner’s efficiency so it’s not using more energy than is needed. Don’t forget to change your filters for better air flow.

Thermostat Settings

Set your thermostat a few degrees warmer during the day if no one is home and at night when temps are cooler. Ones that are programmable make this easy, breezy.

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Understanding IRAs and contributions

An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you might also consider investing in an IRA.

What types of IRAs are available?

The two major types of IRAs are traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Both allow you to contribute as much as $6,500 in 2023 ($6,000 in 2022). You must have at least as much taxable compensation as the amount of your IRA contribution. But if you are married filing jointly, your spouse can

also contribute to an IRA, even if he or she has little or no taxable compensation, as long as your combined compensation is at least equal to your total contributions. The law also allows taxpayers age 50 and older to make additional “catch-up” contributions. These folks can contribute up to $7,500 in 2023. Both traditional and Roth IRAs feature tax-sheltered growth of earnings. And both give you a wide range of investment choices. However, there are important differences between these two types of IRAs. You must understand these differences before you can choose the type of IRA that’s best for you.

Note: Special rules apply to

certain reservists and national guardsmen called to active duty after Sept. 11, 2001. Learn the rules for traditional IRAs

Practically anyone can open and contribute to a traditional IRA. You can contribute the maximum allowed each year as long as your taxable compensation for the year is at least that amount. If your taxable compensation for the year is below the maximum contribution allowed, you can contribute only up to the amount that you earned.

Your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible on your federal income tax return. This is important because tax-deductible (pre-tax) contributions lower your taxable income for the year, saving you money in taxes. If neither you nor your spouse is covered by a 401(k) or other employersponsored plan, you can generally deduct the full amount of your annual contribution. If one of you is covered by such a plan, your ability to deduct your contributions depends on your annual income (modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI) and your income tax filing status: For 2023, if you are covered by a retirement plan at work, and:

• Your filing status is single or head of household, and your MAGI is $73,000 or less, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible. Your deduction is reduced if your MAGI is more than $73,000 and less than $83,000, and you can’t deduct your contribution at all if your MAGI is $83,000 or more.

• Your filing status is married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er), and your MAGI is $116,000 or less, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible. Your deduction is reduced if your MAGI is more than $116,000 and less than $136,000, and you can’t deduct your contribution at all if your MAGI is $136,000 or more.

• Your filing status is married filing separately, your traditional IRA deduction is reduced if your MAGI is less than $10,000, and you can’t deduct your contribution at all if your MAGI is $10,000 or more.

For 2023, if you are not covered by a retirement plan at work, but your spouse is, and you file a joint tax return, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible if your MAGI is $218,000 or less. Your deduction is reduced if your MAGI is more than $218,000 and less than $228,000, and you can’t deduct your contribution at all if your MAGI is $228,000 or more.

What happens when you start taking money from your traditional IRA? Any portion of a distribution that represents deductible contributions is subject to income tax because those contributions were not taxed when you made them. Any portion that represents investment earnings is also subject to income tax because those earnings were not previously taxed either. Only the portion that represents nondeductible, after-tax contributions (if any) is not subject to income tax. In addition to income tax, you may have to pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you’re

under age 59½, unless you meet one of the exceptions. You must aggregate all of your traditional IRAs — other than inherited IRAs — when calculating the tax consequences of a distribution.

If you wish to defer taxes, you can leave your funds in the traditional IRA, but only until April 1 of the year following the year you reach age 73 (72 if reached before Jan. 1, 2023). That’s when you have to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD) from the IRA. After that, you must take an RMD by the end of every calendar year until you die or your funds are exhausted. The annual distribution amounts are based on a standard life expectancy table. You can always withdraw more than you’re required to in any year. However, if you withdraw less, you’ll be hit with a 25% penalty on the difference between the required minimum and the amount you actually withdraw. This penalty may be reduced to 10% if corrected in a timely manner.

Learn the rules for Roth IRAs

Not everyone can set up a Roth IRA. Even if you can, you may not qualify to take full advantage of it. The first requirement is that you must have taxable compensation. If your taxable compensation in 2023 is at least $6,500, you may be able to contribute the full amount. But it gets more complicated. Your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA in any year depends on your MAGI and your income tax filing status:

• If your filing status is

I-27 bridge maintenance project

A $1.4 million Texas Department of Transportation project to make improvements to the I-27 bridges began in May. SCR Construction Group, LLC, of Richmond, Texas, is the

project contractor.

“Work to replace bridge joints, make deck and concrete repairs, place a new road surface and upgrade the metal beam guard fence began on the outside lanes of the southbound bridge,” said Mike Wittie, P.E., TxDOT Lubbock Area engineer.

The work will require the main lanes to be reduced to one-lane of traffic. The long-term lane closures will give work crews the space needed to stage equipment and safely make the repairs.

Motorists should anticipate traffic delays and are urged to use caution when driving through the work zones, since crews will be working in close proximity to traffic, Wittie said.

The project is scheduled to wrap-up in fall 2023. Work will take place weather permitting.

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single or head of household, and your MAGI for 2023 is $138,000 or less, you can make a full contribution to your Roth IRA. Your Roth IRA contribution is reduced if your MAGI is more than $138,000 and less than $153,000, and you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA at all if your MAGI is $153,000 or more.

• If your filing status is married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er), and your MAGI for 2023 is $218,000 or less, you can make a full contribution to your Roth IRA. Your Roth IRA contribution is reduced if your MAGI is more than $218,000 and less than $228,000, and you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA at all if your MAGI is $228,000 or more.

• If your filing status is married filing separately, your Roth IRA contribution is reduced if your MAGI is less than $10,000, and you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA at all if your MAGI is $10,000 or more.

Your contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible. You can invest only after-tax dollars in a Roth IRA. The good news is that if you meet certain conditions, your withdrawals from a Roth IRA will be completely income tax free, including both contributions and investment earnings. To be eligible for these qualifying distributions, you must meet a five-year holding period requirement. In addition, one of the following must apply:

• You have reached age 59½ by the time of the withdrawal

• The withdrawal is made

because of disability

• The withdrawal is made to pay first-time home-buyer expenses ($10,000 lifetime limit)

• The withdrawal is made by your beneficiary or estate after your death

Qualified distributions will also avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty. This ability to withdraw your funds with no taxes or penalties is a key strength of the Roth IRA. And remember, even nonqualified distributions will be taxed (and possibly penalized) only on the investment earnings portion of the distribution, and then only to the extent that your distribution exceeds the total amount of all contributions that you have made. You must aggregate all of your Roth IRAs — other than inherited Roth IRAs — when calculating the tax consequences of a distribution.

Another advantage of the Roth IRA is that there are no required distributions. You can put off taking distributions until you really need the income. Or, you can leave the entire balance to your beneficiary without ever taking a single distribution.

Choose the right IRA for you

Assuming you qualify to use both, which type of IRA is best for you? Sometimes the choice is easy. The Roth IRA will probably be a more effective tool if you don’t qualify for tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA. However, if you can deduct your traditional IRA contributions, the choice is more difficult. The Roth IRA may very well make more sense if you want to minimize taxes during retirement and preserve

assets for your beneficiaries. But a traditional deductible IRA may be a better tool if you want to lower your yearly tax bill while you’re still working (and probably in a higher tax bracket than you’ll be in after you retire). A financial professional or tax advisor can help you pick the right type of IRA for you.

Note: You can have both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, but your total annual contribution to all of the IRAs that you own cannot be more than $6,500 for 2023 ($7,500 if you’re age 50 or older).

Know your options for transferring your funds

You can move funds from an IRA to the same type of IRA with a different institution (e.g., traditional to traditional, Roth to Roth). No taxes or penalty will be imposed if you arrange for the old IRA trustee to transfer your funds directly to the new IRA trustee. The other option is to have your funds distributed to you first and then roll them over to the new IRA trustee yourself. You’ll still avoid taxes and the penalty as long as you complete the rollover within 60 days from the date you receive the funds.

You may also be able to convert funds from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. This decision is complicated, however, so be sure to consult a tax advisor. He or she can help you weigh the benefits of shifting funds against the tax consequences and other drawbacks.

Note: The IRS has the authority to waive the 60-day rule for rollovers under certain limited circumstances, such as proven hardship.

The Incredible Journey

The facts behind these delicious sandwiches start back in 1968 with a high school student named Peter Canco.

Peter started working parttime at a neighborhood sandwich shop called “Mike’s Submarines” located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

At the age of 17, Peter was a senior and the business went up for sale. His mother urged him to buy “Mikes Subs,” and with the help of his football coach, who was also a banker, he was able to get a $125,000 loan in three days.

At the age of 17 he became owner of “Mike’s Subs”. The name of the business is now called “Jersey Mike’s Subs”. It has nearly 2,000 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Peter began franchising the restaurants in 1987. Many of the locations are in Southern California.

We residents in the wonderful “Hub City” are lucky to have one at 6319 82nd St.

The original shop in Point Pleasant, is still in use as

a training center. Can you believe it? Think of all that college tuition he saved his parents!

Now for info about the delicious subs offered at Jersey Mike’s. As you readers know, daughter and I always use Door Dash as often as possible. This restaurant is no exception!

To begin, there are six categories:

#1 – American Classics – 5 choices

#2 – Italian Favorites –3 choices

#3 – Clubs Subs – 2 choices

#4 – Meatless – 1 Portabella Mushroom and Swiss

#5 – Grilled Chicken Cheese Steaks – 5 choices

#6 – “Philly” Cheese Steak – 3 choices

The kid’s meal consists of a drink, a kid-size sub, and a cookie. There are 2 choices. Our favorite, you ask? The “Original Italian.” So yummy!

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads, Cathy Easter

Western art and gear collectors, and admirers alike, will have the opportunity to peruse art and gear by renowned Western artists and craftsmen, meet the contributing artists, and purchase new pieces at the annual Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show. The event will take place June 3 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St.

Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show is presented by Capital Farm Credit and benefits the Na-

tional Ranching Heritage Center. Following the art sale, guests can enjoy food from Cagle Steaks & BBQ, dance on the patio to the music of Jake Hooker, and chat with the contributing artists.

“Summer Stampede has always been family friendly,” said Dr. Robert Tidwell, Helen DeVitt Jones Interim Endowed Director of Collections, Exhibits and Research.

“Those attending the show will have an opportunity to view the art, purchase pieces, and take the artwork home when they leave.”

After the first hour of the sale, Tidwell 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 inperson sale.

“The pieces for sale are not just paintings and sculptures, although both will be in the show,” Tidwell explained. “Silversmiths, spur and bit makers, knife makers and other traditional cowboy artists will also exhibit and sell items.”

Every art piece must meet the criteria of relating to ranching to adhere to the mission of the ranching center — to preserve and interpret the history of ranching in North America. Although the center only sells art once

a year in June, Western art is on exhibit in the museum galleries throughout the year.

Artists and craftsmen scheduled to exhibit their work include (in order alphabetically by first name): Baru Forell, Benjamin Tolley, Bev Pettit, Billy Albin, Billy Klapper, Brian Asher, Bruce Greene, Buddy Knight, Cotton Elliott, Douglas Clark, Edgar Sotelo, Emily McCartney, Garland Weeks, Gary Dunshee, Harold T. Holden, Herman Walker, Jack Sorenson, Jane Mapes, JaNeil Anderson, Jason Scull, Jerry Lindley, Julie Oriet, June Dudley, Laddan Ledbetter, Mary Ross Buchholz, Matt Rush, Michael Tittor, Mike Capron, Mike Tabor, Peter Robbins, Rosie Sandifer, Russell Yates, Shawn Cameron, T.D. Kelsey, Teal Blake, Troy Menix, Tyler Crow, and Wayne Baize.

Tickets can be purchased online at summerstampede.com or by calling 806-742-0498. Tickets cost $75 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $100 for the general public and $1,500 for a table for 8 under a tent.

“Almost Home” oil on canvas by Shawn Cameron.

After the sale, guests can enjoy an evening of live music from Jake Hooker. - Photo by Hailey Gilbreath

Hand Crafted & Engraved Knives by Troy Menix. Both knives are crafted from CPM D2 steel with deep relief hand engraving, and the handles are stabilized buckeye burl.

Upcoming at the Cactus in June

June 2 - Willis Alan Ramsey: Legendary Songwriter - 50 Year Anniversary

June 3 – Sounds of West Texas – Tribute to our military – benefit for South Plains Honor Flight

June 8 - Tapestry: Carole King Songbook / Suzanne O Davis

June 9 – Caldwell Entertainment: A Tribute to Motley Crue, AC/DC and Metallica

June 10 - Seger System - Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute

June 16 - Dad Jokes Comedy Show: Daryl Felsberg and Friends

June 17 - Hot Club of Cowtown: 25 Year AnniversaryWestern Swing

June 18 – Magician Zak Mirs –Special Father’s Day Show

June 22 – The Limeliters –Legendary Folk Group

June 23 – The Wilder Blue –Texas’ Best Americana Group Returns!

June 24 – Caldwell Entertainment presents: Lubbock Ladies

LIVE!!

June 30 – Caldwell Entertainment: A Tribute to Van Halen, AC/DC and Tom Petty Cactus Theater, 806-762-3233, boxoffice@cactustheater.com cactustheater.com

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