Golden Gazette May 2021 by Gary McDonald

Volume 33, Number 5

May 2021

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

In April & Inside May is Older Americans Month 1st Navigating online....Page 2 5th Cinco de Mayo 7th 1st Friday Art Trail & ‘Celebrate the Arts’ . ..............................Page 1, 10 9th Mother’s Day 15th Armed Forces Day 31st Memorial Day Child abuse cases................Page 2 Battle of the Bands............Page 11 The difficult questions......Page 15 It’s corn season...................Page 21 ‘WaterMyYard’........................Page 4

The Tornado Memorial Dedication is set for 10 a.m. May 11, at Glenna Goodacre Boulevard and Avenue Q. Parking will be available in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center parking lot, with Citibus providing shuttle service to the park. The park and monuments honor the victims of the May 11, 1970 tornado and pay tribute to the resiliency of the Lubbock community to rebuild.

LHUCA ‘Celebrate the Arts’ to honor 3

The 200th First Friday Art Trail will include an awards presentation and performances from the LHUCA Plaza Stage, in downtown Lubbock near 511 Ave. K, beginning at 6 p.m. May 7. The 2021 Celebrate the Arts awards will be given in three categories. The Lubbock ISD Fine Arts Department will receive the LHUCA Catalyst Award. Joy Harris will be honored with the LHUCA Award for the Performing Arts. Sally Blair will be honored with the LHUCA Award for the Visual Arts. (See Celebrate the Arts, Page 10)

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Lubbock County ranks 2nd in child abuse cases ‘Navigating Online’ at Roundtable

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Out of the seven regions in Texas, Lubbock’s region is second highIn Lubbock County: est in terms of the number of 3 children confirmed daily as victims of abuse/neglect. confirmed child 7 days in the week when children are abused/neglected. abuse cases. In Lubbock 24 hours in a day when children are abused/neglected. County, an av365 days in a year when children are abused/neglected. erage of 3 children per day are 1,217 children were con- is being abuse, please get confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect. Currently firmed in 2019 as victims, help – contact someone and the rate of occurrence (con- and 5 fatalities were con- if possible, get the child out of the abusive situation. Here firmed victims per 1,000 firmed in 2019. There are four major types are some possible sources: children) is 16.35. The state 1-800-252-5400 of child maltreatment: physiaverage is 9.05. preventchildabuse.org In Texas alone, fatalities cal abuse, neglect, sexual Txabusehotline.org increased by 7% between abuse, and emotional abuse. If you suspect that a child 2019 and 2020.

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The Roundtable is set to meet May 1 with Sam Segran speaking on “Navigating through Disinformation and Misinformation Online.” Over the last decade, more and more people have started using social media in addition to surfing the internet. With this increase, there has been an increase in the amount of false and fake information online. Segran will discuss what has contributed to this sad state of affairs and how to safely navigate the waters. Sam Segran is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology at Texas Tech University and has been ac-

tive in this field for more than 30 years. He is certified in a number of fields, including Cybersecurity. Roundtable meets at Hillcrest Country Club from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., and the cost is $15 to be paid by cash or check. If you would like to contribute extra toward the Scholarship Fund for the Honors College, that would be appreciated. RSVP by April 29 or as soon as possible if you will be attending. Contact Marie Evans MEvans1398@aol. com or text your name to 806-281-3181. Meeting dates for the coming months are June 5 and July 10.

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Leadership academy set for May 13

New Neighbors meeting/installation on May 14

The New Neighbors Club be paid by check. The 2021- marilyn.bals@ttu.edu or call of Lubbock will hold its May 22 officers will be installed, 806-791-5217 (no texts). If meeting/luncheon on May and the club’s charitable do- unable to attend, cancel as soon as possible. There will The Lubbock Chamber program more than a decade 14, at the Lubbock Women’s nations will be named. Club, 2020 Broadway. The Reservations are required be optional games after the of Commerce will host a ago and various public offiCivic and Public Leadership cials have gone through this meeting will begin at 10:30 at least 3 days prior, so meeting. Contact the game Academy for individuals very same course. I highly a.m., and the cost is $17 to contact Marilyn Bals at leaders for options. interested in running for lo- encourage anyone who has cal office, school board or even considered serving in a various elected positions, as public setting to participate Garrison Institute on Aging well as potential supporters in this crash course to learn of issues campaigns. campaign basics, strategies, The program will empha- and communications.” size public service and the The Civic and Public candidacy process covering Leadership Academy is open Angela Lumpkin, Ph.D. requirements and best prac- to any civic-minded citizen tices for both candidates or of Lubbock County and is Professor & Department Chair, TTU Kinesiology & Sport Management persons participating in the non-partisan in nature. When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 3 to 4 p.m. political campaign, whether Facilitators and guest Where: Your favorite chair / Webinar it be a ballot measure or speakers will include Beth elected position. Bridges, Lubbock ISD Board https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/ This workshop will be of Trustees; Kim Davis, NoWN_Xq6DO3X4Ti2WMAw_JX5ATA held on May 13, from 11:30 miss Communication; Mike www.ttuhsc.edu/garrison a.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Stevens, Action Data; Becky For more information, call 806.743.7821 Follow us on Facebook @getfitlubbock Texas Home Builders Asso- Garza, City Secretary; David SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT LECTURE SERIES: Sept. 22 ciation, 7205 Kewanee Ave. Langston, former Mayor; “The Civic and Public Steve Massengale, MayLeadership Academy isn’t or Pro Tem; AJ McCleod, just for those interested in YWCA; Nancy Sharp, The running for office. United Family; Kade Wil“We will also discuss cox, Primitive; and Robert how one can get involved Wood, West Texas Land on boards and commissions Guys. in the Lubbock community, Register online at Luband both current and previ- bockChamber.com or by ous public servants will calling the Lubbock Chamshare what it is like to serve ber at 806-761-7000. in the public eye,” said Dave Seating is limited. Reg• Safe • Clean • Fun • Experienced Instructors • New Classes Marcinkowski, Lubbock istration is $40, Chamber • A Variety of Beginner to Advanced Level Classes Chamber chair. members receive a discount“The Chamber started the ed rate of $30. Now Accepting Senior-focused Renew Active™ What kind of a little girl was your mom? fitness classes. 1. My mom has always been my mom and Stop by Improve your none of that other stuff. and see us balance, strength, 5217 82nd St, Suite 128 2. I don’t know because I wasn’t there, but my confidence, for further Lubbock TX 79424 guess would be pretty bossy. and immunity! information. 806-783-8829 3. They say she used to be nice.

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‘WaterMyYard’ takes guesswork out of watering “When should I water my yard? How much water should I apply?” These are common questions asked by many businesses and homeowners as they begin watering landscapes in response to current drought conditions. Landscape irrigation can account from 50 to 80 percent of water used in a home during the spring and summer. Unfortunately, most of this is wasted due to inefficient watering practices. To eliminate some of the irrigation scheduling guesswork, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) sponsors the WaterMyYard program, phone app, and website for use by Lubbock County residents. There is no charge for the service. WaterMyYard is a program of Texas A&M AgriL-

ife Extension Service and is conducted in partnership with cities, public utilities, and water districts. “The WaterMyYard website application and phone app takes the guesswork out of irrigating your yard,” said Charles Swanson, AgriLife Extension landscape specialist at College Station. “It uses scientific data obtained from weather stations to determine how much water plants need, based upon local climate and other factors.” Visit www.hpwd.org/watermyyard to sign up for the program. Subscribers receive a weekly notification of the amount of water needed for their landscape, based upon the weather station data. HPWD’s Lubbock County weather station is located in the City of Wolfforth. The station records evapotrans-

piration rates, total rainfall, average maximum and minimum temperature, total solar radiation, and average daily wind speed at 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. A seven-day weather summary for the Lubbock site is available at https:// texaset.tamu.edu/DataSummary/Daily/169 This is the second year that HPWD has sponsored the program. This is a pilot program in Lubbock County. If successful, WaterMyYard may be implemented as a water conservation tool in other parts of the 16-county HPWD service area. Water My Yard started in response to the severe 2011 drought across Texas. Currently, there are more than 27,000 subscribers to the program across the state. Created in 1951 by local residents and the Texas

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Kandi Stephens named Coronado volleyball coach Kandi Stephens was named head coach of the volleyball program at Coronado High School. Stephens has served as the Mustangs’ assistant coach since 2019. She has extensive coaching experience in Lubbock ISD, coaching volleyball, basketball, and track at Alderson Middle School and Lubbock High School since 2006. Stephens also teaches mathematics at Coronado. In addition to teaching algebra at Coronado, she has also served at Matthews Learning Center, Atkins Middle School, Alderson Middle School, Lubbock High School, and Estacado High School teaching all levels of mathematics. Stephens also serves as the head volleyball coach for Next Level Volleyball Club. She has experience coaching all ages and skill levels, from beginner to elite. Stephens graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University in 2006, with a bachelor’s in mathematics and minor in secondary education. She also attended

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William Jewell College in Missouri, where she played volleyball for the Cardinals and was selected Academic All-America. “Coronado High School has a long-standing tradition of excellence,” Stephens said. “In my two years at Coronado, I have found a home with our students, athletes, staff, and administration. I couldn’t be more excited to take the reins and lead our volleyball program into a new era. I am 100% committed to our Mustangs’ success on the court, in the classroom, and beyond high school.”

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Ben and Fillmore: Two “Hippie Bus” Dudes In 1949, Dutch businessman Ben Pon became responsible for putting the first Volkswagen Beetle on America’s roads. But it wasn’t just the little German bug that captured Pon’s interest; he was also intrigued by the plattenwagens—small, utilitarian, rear-engine trucks that zipped around the VW factory. With these vehicles in mind, Pon sketched a vehicle that, to some, resembled an oversized loaf of bread. But VW executives loved Ben’s brainchild, and before long they green-lighted the now-iconic, slab-sided microbus. Using the same low-powered, air-cooled rear engine as the popular Beetle, the first bus rolled out of the factory in 1950 and gave the world its first look at what was officially designated the Type 2 Transporter. (Type 1 was the Beetle.) In essence, the Type 2 became the first minivan. The vehicle offered a cabover configuration which placed the driver over the front wheels. As a design feature, this allowed for a wide-angle view of the road ahead, as well as leaving an extensive space behind the front seat for passengers and cargo. To many car enthusiasts, the Type 2 served as a counterpoint to the bulky, chrome-laden, gas-slurping American autos of the time. Originally intended to

transport families and campers, the microbus was adopted by surfers and, later, hippies as something simple, efficient and fun. Soon it was on its way to becoming one of the world’s most recognized (and coveted) vehicles. People quickly embraced its austerity. For example, interiors featured practical rubber mats, not carpeting, on the floor. Before air-conditioning became commonplace, one appreciated early feature was the many windows that opened out all the way around the Type 2. To surfers, the VW microbus became the prized boardhauler of choice, preferable over a “woodie” (a woodpaneled station wagon) or a delivery van. When the surfing fad faded, counterculturists adopted the vehicle. “The hippie movement fell in love with the bus for a few reasons,” proclaimed classic car expert McKeel Hagerty. “It was cheap to maintain, easy to work on, and big enough to live in.” Stewart Reed, the chair of a California design college, added, “The bus flew in the face of traditional social culture. It was anti-style, antisuccess, and rebellious in a

totally new way.” The main complaint about the microbus was its speed— or lack of it. The first models offered a meager 25 horsepower engine. (One can 1950 Volkswagen Type 2 T1 only imagine such a vehicle trying to ascend mountains vehicle still proved too slow acter—voiced by George Carlin—is portrayed as a or challenging hills.) Even- for many drivers. In Disney’s Pixar movie well-used—but not used tually, the horsepower rating Cars, the Fillmore char- (See Ben and Fillmore, Page 6) was increased to 40, but the

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Stepping up and out of your comfort zone

By Julie Dominguez & Tiny Smith UMC Activities Center Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone? I have a difficult time with this. Over the years, I have preferred to take the fastpaced type of classes, such as Zumba, Boot Camp, Spin Classes, etc. However, in 2019 I decided to slow myself down and try T’ai Chi Chih. This class was definitely out of my comfort zone. Does this sound familiar? How often do you think about doing something out of your comfort zone or trying something new only to change your mind or stop before even giving it a try? We see it all the time at the UMC Activities Center. People come into the center talking about starting exer-

cise or starting a particular class, and then we never see them again. We also have people who find out our exercise program is all done in a group setting, and are out the door before even observing a class. I get it! Getting out of my comfort zone was difficult; I had to change my mindset. The first few classes were hard, I was always over doing the movements and felt clumsy, but just like my fast-paced classes, one day it clicked. I survived getting out of my comfort zone and at my next doctor’s appointment, I found out that my blood pressure had dropped. Now, I look forward to my classes and practices to work on my movements. How can you get out of your comfort zone?

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Give it a try—remind yourself that you are simply trying something new. Devise a plan—having a plan helps you leave your comfort zone slowly. Seek support—talk about what you would like to do with friends or family, or even ask them to join you. If you are interest in T’ai Chi Chih, there are two classes at the UMC Activities Center: Tuesdays with Larry at 9:45 a.m. and Thursdays with Cindy at 3:30 p.m. The class is a mix of gentle movements that focus on balance and the circulation of energy or chi. The class involves slow, continuous, circular, shifting movement to stimulate inner energy chi flow. Exercises may be performed standing or sitting, and the intensity level is low. T’ai Chi Chih may be ideal for individuals looking to improve their strength, balance, sleep, or for a mindbody experience without having to get onto the floor.

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A study from Emory University showed people older than 70 years who practiced a form of T’ai Chi had 47.5% fewer falls than those who did not. T’ai Chi Chih improves balance by constantly shifting body weight forward and back, and side to side, building strength in the feet, ankles and legs, improving coordination and nerve and muscle communication. Line Dance Vocabulary with Gail has started over. Line Dance Vocabulary is where you will learn the language of basic line dance steps. The steps will be taught and explained through a “feet on” experience with a detailed walk-through. Each basic step will be incorporated into a dance exercise that is vocally cued with music. Line Dance Vocabulary prepares you for more advanced line dance classes. Dance steps that maybe learned include waltz, cha cha, rumba, tango, mambo, and two-step. Intensity Level: Low to Moderate. Line Dance Vocabulary with Gail meets on Tuesdays

Ben and Fillmore (Continued from Page 5)

concerts. up—1960s Type 2 with a liThanks partly to “Cars,” cense plate that reads 51237, the peace-loving, organic Carlin’s birthdate of May 12, fuel-dispensing Fillmore will 1937. Fillmore’s name came ensure that the VW microbus from San Francisco’s Fill- will represent the ‘60s counmore Auditorium, the home terculture from now on. of numerous counterculture Groovy!

at 3:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. Line Dance Vocabulary is taught on a progressing scale from easiest steps to more difficult steps and then starting back over. Line Dance Vocabulary with Gail might be a class for you if you are looking to get active without the feel of going to an “exercise class.” It is also a class for you if you like to dance but don’t want to find a partner. Line Dance Vocabulary is a great way to get active, get moving, and meet some great people while having fun. Come out to the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street (SW corner of 82nd & Slide next to Food King. If you are not a member, you can drop in for $5 per day. For more information, contact the office at 7838829

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Cultural Arts Grant workshop and application Civic Lubbock, Inc. is accepting applications for the City of Lubbock/Civic Lubbock, Inc. 2021 Cultural Arts Grant Program. The program provides local cultural organizations with financial support for projects that promote tourism and the arts in Lubbock. Funding for the program comes from an allocation of the Hotel Occupancy Tax which is generated from visitors who stay overnight in Lubbock. The deadline to submit grant applications for the 2021 Cultural Arts Grant Program is June 1. The 2021 grant cycle covers projects that will take place between Sept. 1, 2021 and Aug. 31, 2022.

A Cultural Arts Grant Workshop, mandatory for first time applicants, will be held at 4 p.m. May 4 in Room 107 of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. First-time applicants are defined as 1. any organization that has not applied for a Cultural Arts Grant in the past and 2. an individual with any organization who has never completed a Cultural Arts Grant application. The workshop is optional for those who have attended the grant workshop in the past and have received grant funding from this program. The Grant Workshop is free. Registration to attend the workshop is required to in-

sure the meeting room can be set for social distancing. To register for the Grant Workshop, visit https:// ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/ civic-center/ticketing/culturalarts-grant-workshop or call 806-775-2267. The Grant Workshop will cover the Cultural Arts Grant Program guidelines and procedures as well as the application process. Applying organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (or government equivalent) and have been actively pursuing their goals for at least one year. Applications and other associated documents are available online at https:// civiclubbock.org/culturalarts-grant-program/.

Covenant Health acquires West Texas Family Medicine Covenant Health is fulfilling its promise to provide exceptional health care close to home with the expansion of services in Hale & Floyd counties. Covenant Health has acquired the assets of the West Texas Family Medicine. Based in Plainview, West Texas Family Medicine comprises four clinics - two in Plainview, one in Hale Center, and one in Floydada. The 80 employees and four physicians of West Texas Family Medicine will now be caregivers of Covenant Medical Group. The four physicians include Dr. Mark McClanahan,

Dr. Jon Watkins, Dr. Monte Swanson, and Dr. Craig Horton. “It is evident that a larger primary care base is essential to meet the needs of our community,” Covenant Health Plainview CEO Cassie Mogg said. “We have a significant patient population that can’t travel to other facilities to see a specialist. The more services we can offer inside Hale County, the more we feel we are fulfilling our mission and promise of providing care closer to home to ease the way for our patients.” West Texas Family Medicine was established in 2009.

The acquisition was made official on April 15. “The pandemic has taught us that we really need to be a part of a bigger organization to stay viable, and there was really no reason to look outside of Covenant Health Plainview, which is already well established in our community,” Dr. Mark McClanahan said. “There are some areas where competition is good, but when you’re trying to provide a higher level of care, teamwork is better,” Dr. Craig Horton said. You don’t have to hang on to things that don’t serve you.

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Christian Women to meet May 11 Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection will celebrate “Hats off to Spring” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 11, at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road. Brenda Langehennig’s presentation will be “Three Hats and an Umbrella.” A special feature will be Steven Port, who appraises hats for the Antiques Roadshow. Cost is $16 for the buffet lunch and program. RSVP by May 8 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or call Virginia 806-781-4653.

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8 principal assignments approved at LISD

The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved principal appointments for the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) and Overton, Stewart, and Preston Smith elementary schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Ann Archer will serve as principal at the ATC. She has extensive experience as a principal in Lubbock ISD, most recently Principals are Kevin Booe, Ann Archer, Jaci Underwood, and Dr. as principal at Overton. She replaces Lori Gabe Gillespie. Breitling Bundy, who is retiring from the district. Kevin Booe will replace Archer at Overton. He has served as principal at Miller Elementary School since its inception and oversaw the consolidation of students from Murfee and Haynes elementary schools into Miller. Trustees also appointed Jaci Underwood as principal at Smith Elementary School. She has served as principal at Stewart Elementary School for the last Principals are Koty Gonzales, Amanda Boland, Leticia Guiterrez, four years. Dr. Gabe Gillespie will reYvonne Valdez, and LISD Superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo. place Underwood at Stewart. Gillespie is moving

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from his current position as principal at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. Yvonne Valdez will serve as principal at Brown Elementary School. She has extensive experience as an administrator and teacher in Lubbock ISD, most recently as assistant principal at Commander William C. McCool Academy. Leticia Gutierrez was named principal at Bean Elementary School. She is currently assistant principal at Ramirez Elementary and has served as a principal in the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso. Trustees also appointed Koty Gonzalez as principal at Rush Elementary School. She has served as an assistant principal at Rush, Ervin, and Wheelock elementary schools and has served the district since 1997. Amanda Boland was named principal at Parsons Elementary School. She is currently the assistant principal at Atkins Middle School and has been with the district since 1999.

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His songs may have lacked the depth and social commentary of those of his fellow ex-Beatles, but Ringo Starr fans could usually count on having fun when hearing what he offered the world. Such is the case with “It Don’t Come Easy,” Ringo’s first Top 10 Apple Records single. Backed by chorus vocals and featuring a jamband ambience, Starr’s initial solo hit almost sounds as if he had invited several friends into the studio and handed each a mic. Had that happened, one of those buddies surely would have been former bandmate George Harrison, who co-wrote the tune with Ringo and played lead guitar on the track. Richard Starkey was born in Liverpool, England, in July 1940, and grew up poor in a neighborhood called

the Dingle. Starkey, an only child, spent his youth in and out of hospitals, battling numerous diseases that kept him apart from home and school. To pass the time in various institutions, he learned to play drums and later explained, “I was in the hospital band… That’s where I really started playing. I never wanted anything else from there on.” Richard spent little time on academics and was barely literate when he dropped out of school in his mid-teens. At home, he practiced drumming by beating on a cookie

tin with sticks. In the mid-1950s, skiffle music (folk tunes performed on often-homemade instruments) became popular in the UK. In 1957, the future Beatle co-founded the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group, in which he banged on a second-hand drum kit or raked a thimble across a washboard. By the next year, though, skiffle had been replaced by a new musical craze—American rock ‘n’ roll. He eventually became the drummer in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Liverpool’s most popular rock outfit. It was there that Richard Star-

key became Ringo Starr, so named for the several rings that glistened on the fingers of both hands. Then, in 1962, he was hired to replace departing Beatles drummer Pete Best. While in the Fab Four, Starr was usually allotted one lead vocal track per album. That’s him you hear on “Yellow Submarine,” “Octopus’s Garden,” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.” The Beatles reached the end of their professional road in 1970. By then, each band member had grown up, married, and was following his own musical muse. Successful solo careers were soon carved out by George Harrison (“My Sweet Lord”), John Lennon (“Instant Karma”), and Paul McCartney (“Another Day”).

Ringo, though, stumbled out of his own starting gate. His first two albums, Sentimental Journey and Beaucoups of Blues, were sales disappointments. But, in the spring of 1971, Starr released the non-LP single of “It Don’t Come Easy,” which became a worldwide winner. During the next two years, he enjoyed success with six more hit 45s, including two - “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen”—that reached the peak of the Billboard charts. In 2020, Ringo Starr was cited as the world’s wealthiest drummer, with a net worth of $350 million. Clutter isn’t just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self. – Eleanor Brown

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Nature’s cures LHUCA ‘Celebrate the Arts’ to honor 3

attained her bachelor of fine arts degree from Texas Tech University and has since invested in a studio space in downtown Lubbock. She has sold work through large retailers such as Anthropologie, the MOMA gift shop, and to interior designers around the world. She has been included in juried and invitational shows nationally and internationally. She has spent two summers studying at The Pottery Workshop Residency in Jingdezhen, China. Her work has been published in six major magazine publications including Oprah Magazine and Vogue. Her research has recently taken her from making colorful ceramic pieces to exploring traditional oil on canvas techniques for large scale paintings. First Friday Art Trail The First Friday Art Trail, a program of LHUCA, is a free, self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District in partnership with a variety of art centers, What does your mom do in her spare time? museums, galleries, and 1. Mothers don’t do spare time. businesses. Live music, food 2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long. trucks, and art are all part of What would it take to make your mom perfect? 1. On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think the event. The website is at www.ffat.org. some kind of plastic surgery. Masks are required inside 2. Diet. You know, her hair. I’d diet, maybe blue. LHUCA’s galleries. Catalyst Award The LHUCA Catalyst Award goes to the Lubbock Independent School District Fine Arts Department. With more than 80 percent of students enrolled in a fine arts course, Lubbock ISD has one of the most comprehensive arts education programs in Texas. The district employs certified fine arts teachers on every Lubbock ISD campus. Fine arts teachers encourage students to participate in a multitude of exhibitions, performances, contests, and competitions throughout the school year. The Lubbock community has a rich history in the arts, and Lubbock ISD is proud to cultivate the next generation of visual and performing artists. Performing Arts Award Joy Harris will receive the LHUCA Award for the Performing Arts. Harris, a versatile musician, is a Lubbock native

since age 5. Her primary objectives are to learn/play as much as possible, and have fun doing it. Her musical journey has introduced her to piano, percussion, different choral styles, and bass. She is a graduate of Frenship High School, and studied percussion performance at Texas Tech. She has worked with many bands, churches, schools, theaters, orchestras, dance and music studios. Joy began studying piano at age 4. Her first musical responsibility was as the musician for Macedonia Baptist in Smyer. She works with different recording studios and artists. Her mission is to see as much of the world as possible through a musician’s eyes. Music is life. Visual Arts Award Sally Blair will be given the LHUCA Award for the Visual Arts. Sally Blair is an artist working in Lubbock. She

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Spring Coﬀee Scheduled May 7

New Neighbors Club of Lubbock will host a Spring Coﬀee on May 7, in the home of Norma Kincer. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. till noon, the ladies of the New Neighbors Club Executive Board will be serving lots of homemade goodies with coﬀee and punch. Join the group for a morning of socializing with friends.

West Texas Battle of the Bands competition LHUCA is calling all West Texas Bands of any genre to submit one original song to be considered for the 2021 West Texas Battle of the Bands. Music groups must have at least two members, have one original song, and submit this song to LHUCA by May 14. To submit, email band name, contact information, and one original song in MP3 format to jordan.canal@lhuca.org. The subject of the email must say “West Texas Battle of the Bands Submission” to be considered. LHUCA is the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

Dates to remember are song submission deadline May 14; Round 2 on June 4; and the ﬁnals round on June 25. Judges are Scott Faris, Amusement Park Recording Studio Record Producer; Von Tez, 2020 Battle of the Bands winners; Angelica Gonzalez, director of Raíces Compañía de Danza. 1st Place Prize - 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, and $500. 2nd Place Prize - a headlining performance at a First Friday Art Trail and $500.

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Newspaper and mulch key to keeping weeds at bay Managing garden weeds is a challenge all gardeners face, but Skip Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture agent, Brazos County, and host of Garden Success, KAMU FM/HD-1, offers some advice to keep the weeds at

bay that can be easily implemented with a bag of mulch and a few newspapers. The importance of removing weeds A weed is classified as any unwelcome plant in your garden. It could be an invasive plant, or a volunteering

plant of some sort, but if it is not something you want to grow in your garden area, then it may be considered a weed. Aside from possibly not adding any beauty or benefit to your garden, weeds can take away water, nutrients, soil and sunlight from plants you wish to thrive in your garden area. Weeds may also harbor plant viruses or even attract pests that could then move on to your garden plants. As weeds grow larger, removing them by hand pulling or hoeing can disturb the roots of your garden plants. Without proper maintenance or prep work, gardeners may find themselves pulling weeds year-round, when a few steps at the beginning of the season could significantly reduce or even

eliminate your days of weed pulling all together. How to manage your weeds Mulch may offer protection from weeds in several different but similar ways. Mulch can help deter weeds, prevent surface crusting and minimize runoff. Organic mulches include leaves, pine needles, dried grass clip-

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pings, compost, shredded bark or other organic materials. The first mulching option is simply to use an organic mulch on the soil surface. “Weed seeds need light hitting the soil to germinate,” Richter said. “In fact, we say wherever sunlight hits the soil, nature plants a weed.” By placing mulch over the surface, the sunlight is blocked out, which prevents weed seeds from getting started. Mulch over newspaper However, perennial weeds can push right through a light mulch, Richter said. So, for some perennial weeds and for germinating weed seeds, it helps to place newspaper on the soil surface to create more of a boundary between the soil and mulch to keep the sunlight from penetrating. “When you put four to six sheets of newspaper down on the surface of the soil and then throw a mulch of (See Keeping Weeds, Page 13)

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leaves, dried grass clippings, compost, shredded bark or other organic materials on top of that, it will block out most weeds for the remainder of that particular gardening season,” he said. “It lasts about three or four months.” A tip to keep in mind as you lay down the newspaper is to wet it as you lay it so that it does not blow away. Richter likes to lay the newspaper four to six sheets at a time and overlap it by a few inches. When you get to a plant, split the page, and lay the paper on both sides of the plant. Then spray the newspaper with water and place the mulch over top. After you have placed all the newspaper down with a mulch over the top, there should be no newspaper visible. The “mulch-over-newspaper” technique will keep weeds out, so you shouldn’t have to come back and do

any more weeding any time soon. If a weed does appear, it may be due to a hole in the newspaper, so simply pull back the mulch, remove the weed and lay another piece of newspaper over the hole. Then cover it with the mulch. The newspaper and organic mulch technique works well before weeds germinate but can also help capture lost ground by smothering young weeds before they get too large. It helps to wet the weeds and soil before laying the newspaper and mulch. Those young weeds will die and decompose under the newspaper cover, releasing their nutrients back to the soil. For larger areas where you are not growing plants but just want to keep down the weeds, you can take it up a notch and use large sections of cardboard covered with leaves or even shredded

branches to create a longer term weed block over the soil. If mulching and weed control were helpful in the planning of your garden, be sure to look into raised garden beds, starting from seeds or transplants as well as how to choose the best fertilizers for your gardens. For further information on growing vegetables, visit the Easy Gardening Series, or view the information on planting vegetables to get more on seeding and transplanting. For more information on gardening, check out the Aggie Horticulture website, for free publications on all aspects of gardening from Texas A&M AgriLife. Laura Muntean, 979-8031287, laura.muntean@agnet. tamu.edu - https://agrilifetoday. tamu.edu

A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty or half full?’ She fooled them all. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. “The absolute weight

doesn’t matter,” she said. “It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance.” In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. And that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes

increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up again tomorrow if you must.

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Your elected officials Contact your elected officials. Keep in touch during good times, offer solutions in not-so-good times.

President Joe Biden 202-456-1414, or comments line 202-456-1111 The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW whitehouse.gov

U.S. Senator John Cornyn 806-472-7533 or 202-224-2934 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz 214-599-8749 or 202-224-5922 127A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=form&id=16

U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington 806-763-1611 or 202-224-3121 U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 Arrington.house.gov

Gov. Greg Abbott 512-463-1782 Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711-2428 Gov.texas.gov

Texas State Senator Charles Perry 806-783-9934, 512-463-0128 P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 11003 Quaker Avenue, #101, Lubbock, Texas 79424

Texas State Representative John Frullo 806-763-2366, 512-463-0676 P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768 5717 66th Street, Suite 116-117, Lubbock, Texas 79424

Texas State Representative Dustin Burrows 806-795-0635, 512-463-0542 P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768 10507 Quaker Avenue, Suite 103, Lubbock, Texas 79424

Finances: How to ask the difficult questions and get real answers The changes were gradual and subtle. First, Annette’s dad tore his patellar tendon. Annette could see he was struggling to navigate stairs in their two-story house. Then she noticed her mom seemed to have more issues keeping up with the housework. Next, her parents cut their cable subscription. Then it was fewer meals out and fewer vacations. “What’s up?” Annette thought. “What’s the plan?” she wondered. Annette wanted to ask, but the words didn’t seem to come. Her parents had never shared details about their finances or their plans for the future. Perhaps they felt it wasn’t her business. While encouraging aging adults to plan ahead might be a challenge, not doing so could put future financial stability and living preferences at stake for seniors and their families. “The biggest problem is

that many people, because of a reluctance to face these kinds of issues, may fail to do so,” said Beth Ludden, senior vice president of product development at Genworth Financial. “That leaves individuals potentially at financial risk in their final years.” Opening the door to the conversations might be daunting. Consider these approaches: “Financial downturns have hit us all hard, Dad. Should you consider downsizing?” Or, “Many people have to scale back their plans for retirement. Perhaps a financial plan would help, Mom? I’d be happy to help you work this out.” Suggesting your parents re-assess their life situation and priorities could help make their senior years more meaningful. Regularly asking and answering the following questions may determine how someone’s life plays out, according to

Ludden and the experts at Home Instead. Having a beneficiary on a policy or a power of attorney designated can reduce the risks of being vulnerable. 7 questions to ask your senior parents about their financial plans 1. How do your parents want to live their final years? 2. Where do they want to live? 3. What’s the plan if your loved ones need help? 4. Does your family know the cost? 5. Are products and services in place to support a plan? 6. Is the plan flexible? 7. Does your family know about your parents’ plans? - https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources I’m getting so old that all my friends in heaven will think I didn’t make it.

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What are you willing to do to maintain your health? As we get older, our bodies have been through a lot. Parts wear out - like knee joints, hip joints, and shoulder joints. Any joint can deteriorate with injury. And connective tissues, like muscles, ligaments and cartilage, get stressed, sometimes to the point of failure. A lot depends on what your job was and what your hobbies are. Most of these problems are caused by what we call wear and tear. Normally, these problems are on the

extremities of the body, not our internal organs. What seems to grab us by surprise is if we ﬁnd we have kidney issues or liver issues. What a surprise when the organs that run our systems in the background, without prompting, don’t just keep on working. If you want to protect your internal organs from problems, look to the food you eat. We can compare the intestines of the body to the pipes in a house. In some ways, it is one long hose

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with a couple of filtering processing plants. The liver is one, and the kidney is the other. How many years do you want those filtering plants to work? If you want your pipes to work long term, it would be a good idea to keep them clean. You don’t keep them clean with French fries and sodas. What scrubs the sides of the pipes clean is fiber. That kind of fiber is found in vegetables. The liver and the kidney are particularly sensitive to chemicals and the reason I eat organic food. If I eat out, most likely it is not organic. But if it comes in my house, it is organic or as close to it as I can get. Chemicals put on the foods, such as pesticides, do affect your liver. Your kidneys are affected in large part by how much protein you eat. Part of the job of the kidneys is to filter excess protein, as well as impurities. The body cannot store excess protein, so the kidneys have to eliminate it from the body. It does so through the urine. If you want to see if you are eating too much protein, look

at your urine. If you have frothy bubbles in your urine, that is excess protein your body is eliminating. You can have high blood pressure because the ﬁlter rate in the kidneys is too great. Possible solution: eat less protein—and I mean a lot less. Eat no meat of any kind or meat product for 30 days and have your levels re-tested. When the pressure is too high in your kidneys to ﬁlter the products, damage will be done. That can lead to dialysis and if you are like me, I want to avoid it at all costs. It may mean giving up a large part, if not all, of that meat eating. We pay a price for everything we do in life. The price may not be in dollars

and cents. If you read the book the “The Blue Zones,” they talk about the places in the world where people live the longest. And I don’t mean just live. I saw a television program about it when the book ﬁrst came out. A 100+-year-old woman would wake up most mornings and make tortilla-like bread and walk 5 miles into town to sell it, and then walk home. Her 89-year-old son rode up on a bicycle during the program. There were no nursing homes. Not only were these people old, they were functioning at a high level. The older we get, the longer we want to live. We are human! I want to live in good health. I want to enjoy myself. To do that, for me, requires health. I’m willing to do what I can to maintain health. There are all kinds of factors. I could get hit by a bus, but I will do my part, as much as I can, to maintain health. Everyone gets to decide: what are you willing to do to maintain your health?

Signs of the times Jellyﬁsh have survived 650 million years, despite not having a brain. This gives hope to many people. Apart from being exhausted, ﬁnancially unstable, near a mental breakdown, and being fat, everything is great. Thanks. Be honest, if people heard what you are thinking half of the time, you would either be in jail or a mental hospital. The cops just left. They said if I was gonna walk around the house naked, I have to do it inside.

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4th on Broadway takes parade to safer, greener route With more parking available and more shade, organizers are excited about a route change. Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway is planning the biggest and best event in its 30-year history. The most recogniz-

able change will be a new, safer, contiguous parade route all in Mackenzie Park. “Lubbock has been working for years to increase the utilization of this beautiful, historic park in East Lubbock,” said Broadway Festivals, Inc. president, Don Caldwell. “Since its origination in 1991, 4th on Broadway TEACHER: Now, Simon, has moved various components of this tell me frankly, do you say celebration to Mackenzie Park from prayers before eating? downtown Lubbock.” SIMON: No sir, I don’t have Free parking will be provided along to, my mom is a good cook. the parade route between 19th Street and Broadway, comfortably accommodating a large audience that can easily park only steps away from a choice viewing spot. Paid parking will be available at the South Plains Fairgrounds and in a large lot on the

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46. Ascend 47. Ruined city in W. Iran 48. Photographic device 51. Trigonometric function 52. Brassiere 55. Not closed 56. Pastime 59. Persian fairy 60. Sewing case 61. Join securely 62. Executive officer 63. Performs 64. Dropsy

DOWN 1. Malay dagger with a wavy blade 2. Not one 3. Verge 4. Snakelike fish 5. Person keeping watch 6. Trash 7. Drug-yielding plant 8. Former coin of France 9. Emotional outburst 10. High-speed skiing

11. Capital of Western Samoa 12. Grime 13. Distasteful 18. Tolled 23. Sudden assault 24. Fresh-water fish 25. Aromatic plant 26. Second king of Israel 27. Spoil 28. Lout 29. Against 30. Suppose 31. Shank 32. Exude slowly 36. Roman capital of Palestine 37. Sea eagle 38. Garment of ancient Rome 40. Primordial giant in Norse myth 41. Rosy 43. Conciliatory 44. Egyptian god 45. Crescent-shaped figure

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Denouncing hatred and fighting discrimination As the U.S. again confronts the catastrophic consequences of racially motivated hate, GSA joins with all to condemn violence, racism, sexism, and ageism targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. Individuals of AAPI back-

ground have been increasingly made targets of acts of hatred, punctuated most recently by murders in the Atlanta area. Minority groups represent the fastest growing segment of the older adult population. And GSA member scientists have well documented disparities experienced by people of color across the life course — encompassing physical health, psychological health, financial health,

and more. But all people deserve the opportunity to live in safe environments and have access to quality health care, free of discrimination. Recognizing that biases — whether driven by race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, profession, or many other dimensions — are antithetical to GSA’s core values, the organization established a Diversity and Justice Working Group in

2020. This member-led body of experts is spearheading efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the gerontological community of scholars, and in society more broadly. Work to produce lasting change is more important now than ever. GSA pledges to be an ally to all groups in taking swift and direct action against acts of hate and discrimination toward AAPI individuals and all minorities.

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Why God made moms What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean. 2. They had to get their start from men’s bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

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By Caution still advised With the local area loosening restrictions it is important to remember to continue to wear your mask in public gatherings, wash your hands regularly and continue to social distance. We do not want to go back to where we were a year ago. Changes to Area Code 806 Beginning April 24, Texans with phone numbers in 254, 361, 409, 806, 630, 915, and 940 areas codes will be required to dial the 10 digit number (area code + telephone number) for all local calls. April 24 begins the permissive dialing period that will still allow seven-digit dialing. That period will expire on Oct. 24, and only calls dialed with 10 digits will be connected. Time to revise your contact list now. Lecture Series The Healthy Aging Lecture Series is continuing and being conducted on ZOOM sessions. The April session will be held on May 26 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Angela Lumpkin, Professor and Department Chair, from TTU Kinesiology & Sport Management. Her topic will be “Senior Fitness.” So pull up your favorite chair and join us. To register go to The Zoom Link https://ttuh-

sc.zoom.us/j/8527492853. You can join the session by phone, tablet or computer. For questions on this session and others, call 806-7437787 or 806-743-7821. Care Partner Academy The Care Partner Academy has continued sessions via ZOOM. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is and needs another caregiver to talk to, maybe a health professional or other professional to ask questions, you are invited to join our sessions. Please notify me via phone at 806-743-1217 or email at joan.blackmon@ ttuhsc.edu. You can join the sessions on a computer, tablet or phone. Sessions are 60 minutes in length and can provide you with an opportunity to discuss topics with others in the community as well as health professionals. Volunteers Wanted Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers. As many of the non-profits sites have started to operate at full capacity – volunteers are needed. If you have a desire to get out and share your time and talents with those in need in our community, contact our office. We will find the right place for you. Contact the office at rsvp@ ttuhsc.edu or 806-743-7787.

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May is finally here and maybe all the cold weather is behind us. Time to trim back the plants that took a beating in February and tend to the garden. May is a month full of celebrations. Some I know, others are new to me. • May 1 is known as May Day but also Lei Day in Hawaii. It is also School Principals’ Day. • May 2 is World Tuna Day. • May 5 is Cinco de Mayo and celebrates the Mexican victory over the French army. • May 8 is No Socks Day. • May 9 is Mother’s Day and a time to show love and appreciation to all Mothers. • May 14 is Dance like a Chicken Day. • May 16 is Armed Forces Day and honors those who serve in all branches of the U.S. military. • May 22 is National Maritime Day which celebrates the first transoceanic voyage via steamboat (USS Savannah in 1819). • May 24 is Victoria Day in Canada. • May 28 is Slugs Return from Capistrano Day. • May 31 is Memorial Day. With all the days to celebrate, we might have to take a day off somewhere.

Why did your mom marry your dad? 1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot. 2. She got too old to do anything else with him. 3. My grandma says that mom didn’t have her thinking cap on.

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The basics of Social Security Retirement Benefits Social Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people, and retirement benefits are based on the number of years you’ve been working and the amount you’ve earned. When you begin taking Social Security benefits also greatly affects the size of your benefit. How do you qualify for retirement benefits? When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn Social Security credits. You can earn up to 4 credits each year. If you were born after 1928, you need 40 credits (10 years of work)

to be eligible for retirement benefits. How much will your retirement benefit be? The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your primary insurance amount (PIA), upon which your retirement benefit will be based, using a formula that takes into account your 35 highest earnings years. At full retirement age, you’ll be entitled to receive that amount. Because your retirement benefit is based on your average earnings over your working career, if you have some years of no earnings or low earnings, your benefit

amount may be lower than if you had worked steadily. Your age at the time you start receiving benefits also affects your benefit amount. Although you can retire at age 62, the longer you wait to begin receiving your benefit (up to age 70), the more you’ll receive each month. You can estimate your retirement benefit under current law by using the benefit calculators available on the SSA’s website, ssa.gov. You can also sign up for a my Social Security account so you can view your online Social Security Statement. If you’re not registered for an online account and are not yet receiving benefits, you’ll receive a statement in the mail every year, starting at age 60. Retiring at full retirement age Your full retirement age depends on the year in which you were born. If you retire at full retirement age, you’ll receive an unreduced retirement benefit. Retiring early will reduce your benefit You can begin receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, if you begin receiving benefits early, your Social Security benefit will be less than if you wait until your full retirement age. Your retirement benefit will be reduced by 5/9ths of 1 percent for every month between your retirement date and your

If you were born in: Your full retirement age is: 1943-1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 or later 67 Note: If you were born on Jan. 1 of any year, refer to the previous year to determine your full retirement age. full retirement age, up to 36 months, then by 5/12ths of 1% thereafter. This reduction is permanent. Even though your monthly benefit will be less, you might receive the same or more total lifetime benefits as you would have had you waited until full retirement age to start collecting benefits. That’s because even though you’ll receive less per month, you might receive benefits over a longer period of time. Delaying retirement will increase your benefit For each month that you delay receiving Social Security retirement benefits past your full retirement age, your benefit will permanently

increase by a certain percentage, up to the maximum age of 70. For anyone born in 1943 or later, the monthly percentage is 2/3 of 1%, so the annual percentage is 8%. So, for example, if your full retirement age is 67 and you delay receiving benefits for 3 years, your benefit at age 70 will be 24% higher than at age 67. Monthly benefit example The following chart illustrates how much a monthly benefit of $2,000 taken at a full retirement age of 67 would be worth if taken earlier or later than full retirement age. As this chart shows, this $2,000 benefit (See Social Security, Page 22)

An illustration of how much a monthly benefit of $2,000 taken at a full retirement age of 67 would be worth if taken earlier or later than full retirement age.

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As a child growing up in Ohio in the “Corn Belt,” we always looked forward to the summer months when sweet corn was in season and always plentiful. My maternal grandfather and 5 uncles were all in the wholesale produce business, so when sweet corn was in season, Mom always had the freshest and best for our table. I have memories of the entire family having corn feasts at Grandma’s house, and the selection of choice was “Silver Queen,” which is the epitome of all white corn varieties. Fresh corn on the cobs were extra-large, and the kernels were small, plump, tender, and so crunchy. We are now beginning to see fresh corn, still in their husks, in local supermarkets. Also seen are fresh pre-packaged corn in shrink wrapped trays. FYI, I don’t bother. I’m sure the corn we now see available is coming from other regions in corn production besides the midwest corn belt. I came across some beautiful, fresh, still in the husk corn at Sprouts. They were absolutely delicious. How to select your fresh ears of corn: 1. Make sure the husks are bright green and not shriveled or dried out. 2. Pull back from the top a few husks and look for shiny kernels, no indentations, and

nice even rows. If the kernels are dull and some “dents” are visible, that means the sugar has turned to starch and the corn is tough and not fit for human consumption. My uncles used to say when corn was of this description, it was great for livestock feed. So, if you see corn husks that are not fresh and green in color, don’t bother. Yes, I always pull back a few husks to see what’s underneath. Sometimes you’ll see a cute wiggly critter, so don’t bring it home. For all of us folks who grew up in the corn belt, this is how we were taught to select corn.

Now for some other sweet corn options when fresh is not in season or for other convenient uses in recipes, etc. Frozen: I recently came across Birds Eye corn on sale 3 -10 oz. pkgs. for $5. I took the bait, and it was terrible. No telling how old that corn was before Birds Eye processed it. It looked great because it was the white and golden mix variety. I’ve had no luck with “Signature” brand frozen corn. The other frozen “Signature” veggies have been delicious. Now for my favorite canned brands, the Food The correct way to Club label has a “Super boil fresh corn: Sweet Whole Kernel Corn” 1. Pull off all husks and – excellent. Next, Drug Emclean out the “silk.” porium’s brand of “Best Yet” 2. Cut or break off the whole kernel golden sweet stem end. corn is also excellent. The 3. Corn ears may at this popular Green Giant whole point be left whole or broken kernel sweet corn is good, in half. but I still prefer the other 4. Put cleaned corn in a two. large kettle and covered with I’m still looking for a decold water. Add a few table- licious frozen brand, but so spoons of sugar, depending far, no luck. on the amount of corn. 5. Bring to a boil and boil Chicken sandwich update: KFC is currently advertisfor 3 minutes. 6. Drain off and leave ing their sandwich for this about 1” of water in the area. I happened to drive to the University location at kettle and top with a lid. 10:30 a.m. and found out This will keep it they don’t open until 11 a.m. “steamed” until ready to eat. Happy Mother’s Day to I personally like it served one and all – with pure butter and lemon Cathy Easter pepper seasoning.

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Signing up for Social Security Apply for Social Security benefits approximately three months before your retirement date. To apply, you can fill out an application online or call your local Social Security office. You can also call the SSA at 800-7721213 to discuss your options.

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Social Security Retirement Benefits (Continued from Page 20)

would be worth $1,400 if taken at age 62, and $2,480 if taken at age 70. This hypothetical illustration is based on Social Security Administration rules. Actual results will vary. Working may affect your retirement benefit You can work and still receive Social Security retirement benefits, but the income that you earn before you reach full retirement age may temporarily affect your benefit. Here’s how: • If you’re under full retirement age for the entire year, $1 of your benefit will be withheld for every $2 you earn over the annual earnings limit ($18,960 in 2021) • A higher earnings limit applies in the year you reach full retirement age, and the calculation is different, too — $1 of your benefit will be withheld for every $3 you earn over $50,520 (in 2021) Once you reach full retirement age, you can work and earn as much income as you want without reducing your Social Security retirement benefit. If some of your benefits are withheld prior to your full retirement age, you’ll generally receive a higher monthly benefit at full retirement age because after retirement age, the SSA recalculates your benefit every year and gives you credit for those withheld earnings.

Retirement benefits for qualified family members Even if your spouse has never worked outside your home or in a job covered by Social Security, he or she may be eligible for spousal benefits based on your Social Security earnings record. Other members of your family may also be eligible. Retirement benefits are generally paid to family members who relied on your income for financial support. If you’re receiving retirement benefits, the members of your family who may be eligible for family benefits include: • Your spouse age 62 or older, if married at least 1 year • Your former spouse age 62 or older, if you were married at least 10 years • Your spouse or former spouse at any age, if caring for your child who is under age 16 or disabled • Your children under age 18, if unmarried • Your children under age 19, if full-time students (through grade 12) or disabled • Your children older than 18, if severely disabled Your eligible family members will receive a monthly benefit that is as much as 50% of your benefit. The amount that can be paid each month to a family is limited. For more information on retirement benefits, contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or visit ssa.gov. Zach Holtzman, Holtzman Wealth Strategies

By Elva Edwards I was recently in a coffee shop that had a wall with all kinds of uplifting sayings printed on it as decorations. It was fun to read them. They all created a smile on our faces. They were just cute and usually true. The whole store was one big smile. We could say that is not life. Life has ups and downs. And that is true. However, most of the time, we have a choice. Right now, I choose to be positive. I choose to be happy. I choose to have a smile.

I choose to see the good. I choose my focus to be on the positive. With that comes choosing to avoid the negative. Often, we don’t know something is negative until we read it or hear it or watch it. Our practice is to constantly be choosing. Choose good. Choose smiles. Choose positive. Choose people who are positive in your life. Just maybe our ‘good’ choices will be a firm foundation for better health. Happy spring!

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