Golden Gazette May 2022

Volume 34, Number 5

May 2022

24 Pages

Lemonade

In May & Inside

Day – May 7

1 May Day st

5th Cinco de Mayo 6th First Friday Art Trail 7th VOTE .......................... page 3 7th Lemonade Day ........... page 1 7th Roundtable ............... page 24 8th Mother’s Day 10th Christian Women meet . page 13 13th New Neighbors ........ page 10 21st Armed Forces Day 24th VOTE .......................... page 3 26th Business EXPO ........ page 24 30th Memorial Day Newspaper & mulch .......... page 5 Multiple medications ......... page 6 Amazing recipe .................. page 7 LHUCA exhibits .................. page 8 Five Wishes ........................ page 8 2 kinds of Powers of Attorney ......................... page 9 Overcome hoarding ......... page 12 Lawn watering schedules ......................... page 16 Throw it out...................... page 18

Lubbock, Texas 79423

Children will get the opportunity to learn about quail in a hands-on environment.

Quailapalooza at ranching center Children 5 to 12 years old will have a hands-on opportunity to see how scientists study quail during Quailapalooza from 1 to 3 p.m, April 30 at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. The hands-on educational presentation is designed for children and presented by Quail-Tech Alliance at Texas Tech University.

Participants will see live adult quail and chicks, observe a quail nest and eggs, learn what quail eat, see how scientists capture quail, and learn about their predators.

“For many ranchers, the Northern Bobwhite Quail is a treasured rangeland inhabitant. Unfortunately, bobwhite populations are declining throughout their historic range in Texas,” said Dr. Brad Dabbert, Burnett Foundation Endowed Professor of Quail Ecology.

The program is free to children of Ranching Heritage Association members and will cost $5 for non-members. To register for the event, visit ranchingheritage.org. Limited space is available.

Lemonade Day will open for business on May 7.

Throughout Lubbock and many of the surrounding communities, lemonade stands will be set up in neighborhoods serving drinks and learning about becoming business leaders.

Through Lemonade Day, children learn lessons about responsibility, finances and setting goals.

The Lemonade Day Lubbock website is lemonadeday.org/lubbock.

So when you see a lemonade stand, stop by and support those young entrepreneurs.

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A Caregiver Program The Caregiver Program provides support needed by families to assist them in maintaining their caregiver roles.

The caregiver must be at least 18 and care recipient 60 or over.

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May 7 elections for cities, schools, & amendments

www.votelubbock.org.

VoteTexas.gov.

Early voting ends May 3.

City Council District 5 Election day is May 7.

Randy Christian In any of the races, if no Jennifer Wilson candidate receives a majority Chase Head of the vote, a runoff will be Keri Thomas held on May 24 between the Bill Felton top 2 vote getters.

Lubbock ISD school Mayor board Adam Hernandez Place 3 Gulrez “Gus” Khan Jason Ratliff Tray Payne Jason Rinaldo Steven Sanders Place 4 Epifanio M. Garza Ryan Curry Bethany Luna City Council District 1 Christy Martinez-Garcia At-large trustee Pat Kelly Beth Bridges Brian Carr City Council District 3 Angelina Mojica Mark McBrayer Amendments

May 24 Democratic & Republican Primary runoff elections Early Voting: May 16 through May 20, 2022 Election Day: May 24, 2022 Only runoffs thus far are listed.

Texas Attorney General Republican:Ken Paxton; George P. Bush Democrat: Rochelle Garza; Joe Jaworski Texas Lieutenant Governor Democrat: Mike Collier; Michelle Beckley Land Commissioner Democrat: Sandragrace Martinez; Jay Kleberg Republican: Dawn Buckingham; Tim Westley Comptroller Democrat: Janet T. Dudding; Angel Luis Vega Railroad Commissioner Republican: Wayne Christian; Sarah Stogner Texas House District 84 Republican: David Glasheen; Carl Tepper Judge County Court at law #2 Bob Nebb; Tom Brummett

3rd Special Session) proposes a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead

Vaccines are for ALL AGES!

Proposition Number 1

SJR 2 (87th Legislature, 2nd Special Session) proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of property taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled in order to reflect any statutory reduction in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the person’s homestead from the preceding tax year.

Proposition Number 2

SJR 2 (87th Legislature,

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By the early 1970s, Motown’s teenage brother group, the Jackson 5, was regularly burning up the Billboard singles and album charts.

Lead singer Michael later recalled, “It was Berry Gordy’s idea that I should do a solo recording, and so I became one of the first people in a Motown group to really step out.” Gordy was Motown’s founder.

And did he ever step out!

“Got to Be There” estab-

lished Jackson’s groundbreaking solo path.

But his next offering of a kid-oriented “oldie” brought grumbles from those in the industry who felt the bouncy ditty too “lightweight” for any Motown artist, even 13-year-old Michael.

Young Jackson’s fans heartily embraced the single release, though, and bought enough copies to rocket it to #2 on the charts.

When Michael’s “Rockin’ Robin” was hot, the Jackson

Do not ask your children to strive

By William Martin Do not ask your children To strive for extraordinary lives.

Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness.

Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life.

Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears.

Show them how to cry when pets and people die.

Show the the infinite pleasure in the touch of a hand.

And make the ordinary come alive for them.

The extraordinary will take care of itself.

5 issued another blast-fromthe-past winner called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” As it turns out, both “Rockin’ Robin” and “Little Bitty Pretty One” had first been done in the late 1950s by the same little-remembered artist, Bobby Day. Day was a fixture on the Los Angeles R & B scene for years, having first achieved success as the leader of the Hollywood Flames (“BuzzBuzz-Buzz”).

Day recorded for Class Records, a small-time label owned by brothers Leon and Otis Rene.’

Near the end of 1957, Bobby cut a minor hit called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” (Fellow L.A. singer Thurston Harris recorded a Top Ten cover version.)

Day’s next release in early 1958 would sell a million copies and become his signature song - and his only real success.

Leon had approached the musician with the idea of Day recording the tune for the teenage market.

The genesis of “Rockin’ Robin” was a rock ‘n’ roll story of legend. Leon Rene wrote the song after his wife complained about a bird keeping her awake at night.

“She asked me to chase him away so she could get some sleep,” Leon explained.

“I told her I couldn’t unless I threw a rock at him.

But the next night the bird

flew into a tree outside my window and woke me up… and about 2 a.m. every morning thereafter.” (The culprit was actually a mockingbird, by the way, and not a robin.)

Rene was a universityeducated, middle-aged musician whose songwriting credits included the classic “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano.”

When he decided to turn his nocturnal annoyance into a pop novelty, he started with the term “mockingbird,” which morphed into “rockin’ mockin’ bird” and, finally, “rockin’ robin.”

The song proved a godsend to the career of Bobby Day (whose real last name was—coincidentally - Byrd).

Rene, though, would later admit, “I thought so little of the song that I decided not to put my name on it.

Instead, I gave it to my wife, Irma, and she put my mother-in-law’s name down as the writer - Jimmie Thomas.”

Rene never renewed the copyright and no doubt lost a fortune in royalties when Michael Jackson sold a million copies of “Rockin’ Robin” in 1972.

Golden Gazette • May 2022 • Page 5

Newspaper & 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.

reduce or even eliminate blocked out, which prevents your days of weed pulling all weed seeds from getting started. together.

How to manage 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 clippings, compost, The importance of shredded bark or other orremoving weeds A weed is classified as ganic materials.

The first mulching option any unwelcome plant in your garden. It could be an inva- is simply to use an organic sive plant, or a volunteering mulch on the soil surface.

“Weed seeds need light plant of some sort, but if it is not something you want hitting the soil to germinate,” to grow in your garden area, Richter said. “In fact, we say then it may be considered a wherever sunlight hits the soil, nature plants a weed.” weed.

By placing mulch over Aside from possibly not adding any beauty or benefit the surface, the sunlight is 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 yearround, when a few steps at the beginning of the season could significantly

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 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 sea-

son,” 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-news(See Newspaper & mulch, Page 7)

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Key questions about managing multiple medications Managing a prescription regimen can feel daunting for older adults, especially if they are managing multiple conditions and see more than one doctor.

A pharmacist should be a key player on an aging adult’s healthcare team. They are an excellent source of information for medication, both prescription and overthe-counter.

To manage prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs safely and help alleviate stress and reduce potential hazards, older adults and their caregivers should ask the pharmacist these key questions.

Another consideration to discuss with aging loved ones is the need or desire to have more help at home.

Professional caregivers can help with medication management, meal prep and other household duties to make aging in place a safe and viable option.

1. What are the names & uses of my medications?

Keep an up-to-date list of all the medications, dosages, and the reason for taking

them and carry the list with you.

A “Caregiver’s Notebook” - a looseleaf binder maintained by a caregiver—is an ideal way to compile information on medical diagnoses, doctors’ appointments, questions, and medication history.

Sharing your updated list every time you see your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider helps them give you the best care possible.

Medication mismanagement is one of the more serious health threats facing older adults.

2. How long do I use the medication?

Find out up-front if the medication is a short-term or long-term regimen that could require lifestyle changes.

Be aware of expiration dates because certain medicines such as insulin or antibiotics are sensitive and could lose efficacy.

3. What are the side effects of the medicine?

All medicines have the potential to cause side effects. Ask the pharmacist

what to expect and the most frequently reported effects particularly for older adults.

If a medication causes drowsiness, it can make an older adult more prone to falls or less alert while driving.

Certain medications can cloud memory.

Some antidepressants can cause insomnia and diuretics can affect bathroom habits.

4. Is a dosing schedule important?

Most medicines have a dosing schedule (i.e. once a day, three times a day, etc.).

For the medicine to be most effective, it may be important to take it about the same time every day.

It’s easy for anyone managing multiple medications to become confused.

Mealtimes or bedtimes can be used as cues for scheduling medication if mealtimes and bedtimes are regularly scheduled.

5. What if I forget to take a dose?

Whether it’s advised to make up a missed dose depends on the drug.

Ask your pharmacist his

or her advice when you have the prescription dispensed.

If you realize that you may have taken a dose incorrectly, notify your physician immediately.

6. Are there ways to make dosing easier?

A variety of special pill boxes or other aids can serve as a reminder to take medications.

The devices range from low-tech, such as simple containers with compartments labeled for meals and bedtime, to high-tech, such as containers that beep when it’s time for a dose, or a special bottle cap that counts openings of a prescription bottle to tell if the day’s doses have been taken.

Pharmacies may also be able to offer prescription labels in large print for those with vision impairment or easy-open bottle tops for clients with arthritis or disabilities.

Don’t feel guilty asking the pharmacist for alternatives.

And, don’t forget alarm features on smart phones or virtual assistant devices.

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7. I am on other medicines. Are there any drug interactions I need to worry about?

What about foods or supplements?

Never begin taking a new medication without asking your pharmacist if it will interact with your other medicines, supplements, or even foods.

Even natural, herbal products contain ingredients that can also cause significant interactions with prescription medication.

And foods such as grapefruit and ones that contain Vitamin K, are known to interact with certain drugs.

Grapefruit can slow the metabolism of some medicines, so it increases the drug levels in your body.

Vitamin K, which is found in leafy green vegetables, helps the body with blood clotting but can interfere with blood-thinning medications.

8. How should I store my medication?

Find out if the medicine requires refrigeration or storage away from heat and light.

Even under-the-cabinet lighting is a source of heat, which can damage some medicines.

Many medicines require a cool, dry area for storage.

Always make sure medications are stored safely away from young children.

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Newspaper & mulch keep weeds at bay (Continued from Page 5)

Dear folks, I couldn’t go another month without sharing this absolutely yummy and simple spaghetti/pasta recipe with all my readers. It takes a few easy steps in assembly and that’s it.

First, in a large sauce pan add: 1 stick salted butter juice and zest of 2 large juicy lemons, or 4 smaller ones (you need about ½ C of juice) about ¼ C of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 T garlic powder Heat all of the above ingredients until butter melts, while stirring often. Turn off heat, cool slightly, then add fresh chopped parsley and/or chopped fresh chives, as to your taste and quantity.

At this time, you can add your favorite protein. I have found that seasoned cooked shrimp and chopped rotisserie chicken are our favorites. If the shrimp are large, you may want to cut them in half or in thirds. Hint: bring your cooked protein to room temperature if it has been refrigerated.

Next: Cook pasta (enough for 4 generous servings) in boiling salted water until “al dente” (tender but firm). When “done” DO NOT DRAIN! With your pasta tool, lift all of it out of the hot water and add to the lemon/butter mixture (sauce) and toss until well combined.

At this point, taste for any desired additions – I added seasoned salt and freshly ground pepper. Keep tossing and add pasta water 1 ladle at a time, (I’ve used 2 or so.), until that beautiful silky sauce appears. It’s like magic! The pasta absorbs the sauce without getting mushy.

Once you have the desired consistency, you may throw out the water. YUM, YUM, YUM! Notes: 1. I like angel hair pasta which I break into thirds – it’s easier to eat after cooked.

2. You may want to add an extra amount of extra virgin olive oil, but start with a ¼ C. 3. At serving time, top with grated parmesan cheese and more parsley and chives, if desired.

One word of caution about the above recipe – it’s addicting! It’s that delicious.

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paper” 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.

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2 new exhibits opening May 6 at LHUCA Christine DeVitt Exhibition Hall This exhibition will feature a group show involving three artists, Alexis Serio, Madison Branch, Winter Rusiloski, each creating their own concept of an abstract landscape.

Helen DeVitt Jones Studio Gallery Dan Jian creates work using

ashes and charcoal dust as a basis to form a visual narrative constructed into a cut out animation video.

John F. Lott Gallery Chris Marin states, “My work continually has a realistic depiction of people, either in sewn thread, fabric collage, paintings, or drawings.

The content becomes the per-

son... the body... and questions, ‘Where does the individual end and the community begin?’”

Martin McDonald Gallery Chris Adams will be showing his recent work that combines images from golden and silver age comics with images derived from the wilderness of his backyard.

His large prints combine imagery that is both rooted in nostalgia as well as an exploration of the diversity of the art of printmaking.

LHUCA galleries are free and open to the public Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information on current or upcoming exhibits visit: lhuca.org.

Five Wishes:

A way to talk about planning

By Dr. Elva Edwards I feel so fortunate to love my chiropractic work. Whether it is your work, your play or your family, it is important to find something you love.

As my Granny always said, “Life is short.” And as we get closer to the end than the beginning, we notice that to be true.

You have probably heard talk about the Five Wishes which is a complete approach to discussing and documenting your care and comfort choices.

It’s about connecting families and communicating with healthcare providers. www. fivewishes.org.

We always think we have so much time in the future to handle these kinds of questions.

My parents thought that, and yet they both died when I was a baby. Life is uncertain.

We never know what is in store for us or those we love.

None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an afterthought.

Eat the delicious food.

Walk in the sunshine.

Jump in the ocean.

Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure.

Be silly.

Be kind.

Be weird.

There’s no time for anything else.

– RichaRd GeRe

Here are the questions:

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Whom do you want to make care decisions for you when you can’t?

What kind of treatment do you want and don’t want?

How comfortable do you want to be made?

How do you want people to treat you?

What do I want my loved ones to know?

Consider it an act of love to talk about this as soon as possible.

This isn’t something to do in 10 minutes.

It needs real consideration.

It is important—too important to put off.

Golden Gazette • May 2022 • Page 9

Why 2 kinds of Powers of Attorney?

Traffic changes on U.S. 87 / FM 41

As the name implies, a financial POA generally makes an individual a financial agent for another. Depending on the situation, this can allow the POA the authority to do the following:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) switched north- and southbound U.S. 87 main lane traffic onto the newly constructed frontage roads at FM 41, in early April. Crews also reopened FM 41 to traffic.

“Starting tomorrow, FM 41 traffic will now be able to access U.S. 87. However, only right-turns from FM 41 onto U.S. 87 will be permitted. FM 41 traffic will not be able to crossover at the intersection until the new bridge is completed,” said Seve Sisneros, P.E., TxDOT Brownfield Area engineer and project manager.

“FM 41 through traffic will need to use the designated detour crossovers to continue onto east or west FM 41.”

Drivers should stay alert when entering the work zone, watch out for uneven pavement, and be aware that the new work zone speed limit will be 45 mph, Sisneros said.

The traffic switch will allow crews to begin construction on the new bridge.

Work will take place weather permitting.

Bring up talk about legal documents and many people’s eyes begin to glaze over, especially if you’re a family caregiver.

After all, you have enough to do caring for your senior loved one without worrying about complicated legal issues and paperwork, right?

However, two legal documents can potentially be important in the life of family caregivers and the seniors for whom they care: medical and financial powers of attorney (POAs).

A POA is a legal document that gives an individual the power to act on another person’s behalf.

Having this document in place could give the older adult in your life the confidence in knowing that choices about their financial life and medical care would not be left in the hands of a stranger if they no longer could make decisions for themselves.

A POA allows adults over the age of 18 to designate another adult to manage financial and medical affairs if, because of health issues, they cannot.

A durable POA is one that can stay in effect for as long as individuals can no longer make decisions on their own.

This can become particularly important, for instance, if a loved one would become incapacitated in any way because of a physical, mental, or cognitive condition.

So why go through the hassle of putting these legal documents in place?

Not doing so can create a risk, the experts say. If something happens to your loved one who does

Financial POA

not have a durable power of attorney, you may have to go to court to get the authority to handle that person’s financial affairs and medical treatment.

POAs have the ability to give seniors who have them greater control over their lives.

If you were your mother’s POA and she could no longer handle her business affairs or medical care, you would have the authority to pay bills, manage her daily business dealings, and direct her care.

POAs can cover both healthcare and business issues.

In fact, here’s why it may be important to have both medical and financial POAs in place:

Medical POA In general, a medical POA makes one individual a healthcare agent for another.

Depending on the situation, this can allow the POA the authority to do, for example, the following: ■ Direct the medical care that someone needs. For instance, if your father was ill or needed surgery and you were his healthcare agent, you could work with medical professionals to determine the type of care he receives, the doctors and care providers who treat him, and even where he lives while he recovers.

■ Access someone’s financial accounts to pay household and medical bills, manage property, file taxes, and apply for public benefits such as veteran’s benefits and Medicaid.

There may be certain things POAs cannot do:

■ Change someone’s will ■ Make decisions after their death (unless, for example, the POA is also the executor of the will) ■ Change or transfer POA to someone else While there are do-it-yourself options to help you create your own POAs, legal experts say it’s best to consult an attorney since state law regarding POAs may vary.

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5 questions to ask before a senior goes home from hospital Older adults face unique perils from hospitalization, experts are quick to point out.

Delirium, functional decline, and medication toxicity represent just three problems that tend to affect seniors more than younger patients.

Recovering from a contagious disease can make decisions around leaving the hospital even more complex.

At discharge, seniors may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they must digest, from pages of discharge instructions to a multitude of follow-up appointments they must coordinate.

Perhaps this explains why many seniors experience rehospitalization.

Here are five questions to ask to help prevent a loved one from winding back up in the hospital.

1. Does the older adult live alone?

When a senior goes home after a hospitalization, he or she may require a high level of care for some period of time in order to move about safely, perform Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, eat nutritiously and get to follow-up medical appointments.

Seniors who live alone may lack the support they need to recuperate safely.

Is someone available 24 hours a day to provide any care the senior may need?

If not, consider professional in-home care services to help your loved one stay safe and avoid re-hospitalization.

2. Does your loved one need to quarantine because of a contagious illness?

Assess a loved one’s ability to understand home isolation recommendations.

New Neighbors, May 13 New Neighbors Club of Lubbock will hold its last meeting / luncheon of the year at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway on May 13.

The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. and will be the installation of the 2022-23 officers.

Cost for the luncheon is $18, and reservations are required at least 3 days in advance. Members, check your email and spam email for your Evite, or contact Virginia by texting 806-781-4653.

If unable to attend, cancel by Tuesday before the event by calling Peggy at 806-798-1314 (no texts, not a cell).

Optional games afterwards; contact your game leader.

Consider whether the older adult has a psychiatric disorder or medical condition that could make understanding recommendations or maintaining social distancing difficult.

3. Is the older adult at risk for polypharmacy issues?

Seniors often get discharged home with a slew of prescriptions after a hospitalization — some of which may be in addition to any medications they have been taking routinely.

Seniors who take multiple medications may be at risk for polypharmacy issues, including poor adherence to their medications regimen or adverse drug interactions.

You can help them avoid possible polypharmacy issues by: • Evaluating their current medications list, including any new medications and over-the-counter drugs and supplements • Identifying potential drug interactions • Eliminating unnecessary or redundant medications • Creating a simplified medication schedule

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5. If the older adult needs to go out, does he or she have access to transportation?

Obtaining follow-up care on schedule after a hospitalization is important to a successful recovery.

Outpatient providers often can catch warning signs of health or recovery problems before they lead to a readmission.

Do your senior patients have either the functional ability to drive themselves to and from appointments or to take public transportation?

If they do not, help them secure assistance from family members or professional 4. Will the senior be able to maintain a healthy diet? caregivers to take them to Hospital food may be the follow-up appointments.

Asking these five quesbrunt of many jokes, but nutions prior to discharge can trition is a serious issue.

Eating poorly before or help older adults avoid reafter discharge can put an hospitalization.

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One-pot pasta primavera with shrimp Ingredients • 10 ounces penne pasta, uncooked • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets • 6 ounces green beans, preferably haricots verts, trimmed • 10 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half • 1 cup frozen green peas • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving • ¼ cup coarsely chopped basil • Red pepper flakes (for serving; optional) Instructions 1. Place pasta in a large, wide-bottomed pot or large, wide, straight-sided pan. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 3½ cups hot water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook, setting a timer for cooking pasta according to package directions and stirring often. When 5 minutes remain on timer, stir in broccoli and green beans. Cover pot and return to a boil. (If pot starts to dry out at any point, add another ½ cup water.)

When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in shrimp, tomatoes, peas, and butter. Cover and continue to cook 2 minutes, then uncover and cook, stirring, until pasta is tender, shrimp are cooked through, and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute more.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and ¾ cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

3. Divide pasta among plates. Top with basil, additional Parmesan, and red pepper, if using.

I could retire at any time, but I still enjoy what I do.

So, I’m going to keep doing it to some degree for a little while longer.

I don’t know why some people change churches. What difference does it make which one you stay home from?

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He who angers you, controls you.

Don’t wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.

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God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

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5 ways to help a senior overcome hoarding issues You enter your dad’s home and can’t believe the stacks of stuff that has accumulated on every flat surface. Piles of newspapers and mail on the kitchen counter, the medicine cabinet overflowing with 10 years’ worth of hair spray (despite his being bald), heaps of dirty laundry on the bed so there is no place for him to sleep.

You wonder how it got this bad.

Experts say that seniors are prone to cluttering for a variety of reasons, including fear of loss, anxiety, depression, not knowing how to get rid of possessions, or even memories associated with specific items that hold no intrinsic value.

“It’s sort of the elephant in the room,” said Dr. Catherine Roster, a University of New Mexico clutter researcher. “People don’t want to acknowledge there is a

tional Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD), and Vickie Dellaquila, certified professional organizer and author of “Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash.”

5 ways to tackle home clutter

problem, which creates an underlying anxiety, stress, guilt or embarrassment that can have a negative effect on their mental health and productivity.

“Lots of issues are involved – including economics. When there is general disorganization, people lose important documents and can’t find bills and then miss payments. So, some serious issues start affecting them.

All the research shows that

people are slow to recognize the problem.”

Additionally, there are many safety risks for older adults who live in clutter.

From slipping on loose papers to the threat of fire to the health effects of mold and mildew. Clutter can also interfere with family relationships and leave adult children wondering if the only inheritance awaiting is a big mess.

As far as getting rid of stuff, it’s really a two-step process: sorting/deciding and disposing. That’s according to University of Kansas Professor Dr. David Ekerdt, who is coordinating a “household moves” project to determine the role that possessions play in older people’s housing decisions. But convincing seniors can be a challenge.

If you’re having trouble getting your aging loved one to let go of the clutter, here are some strategies from Katherine Anderson, CPOCD, president of the Na-

1. Arrange and cheer small victories Spend a short time helping clear off a table and celebrate the accomplishment together.

2. Conduct an “experiment” If your loved one has more margarine tub containers than they can count, suggest donating some to a school for a painting project.

Allow some time to go by and ask how he or she felt giving those up. Chances are they won’t feel as awful as suspected.

3. Gently approach the idea of health and safety.

Remind your loved ones that too much clutter can actually keep them from living safely in their homes, which could jeopardize their ability to age in place at home.

They could trip over papers on the floor or lose bills and medications.

4. Draft an agreement Agree to box up unused clothing or tools. Carefully list what’s in the box and track that for six months.

If your loved one does not

use the items in that time, suggest donating them to a charity.

5. Consider the control issue Clutter is all about control, but so is being the one to decide where stuff goes.

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Golden Gazette • May 2022 • Page 13 War itself is, of course, a form of madness. It’s hardly a civilized pursuit. It’s amazing how we spend so much time inventing devices to kill each other and so little time working on how to achieve peace. – Walter Cronkite I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. - Brene Brown

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4 young stars, 1 clean old man When rock ‘n’ roll emerged in the mid-1950s, movie studios began rush-releasing low-budget black and white films about the phenomenon.

Hollywood executives had dismissed the music as an insipid teenage craze and wanted to exploit it before it died as quickly as had the Davy Crockett coonskin cap fad.

Everything changed, though, with “A Hard Day’s Night.”

United Artists offered the usual paltry budget of $500,000 for the film and a tight deadline for movie director Richard Lester.

In this case, though, the old rock-flick formula was tossed and replaced as a mock-documentary based on two days in the Beatles’ frantic world.

Part of the movie’s charm is that “A Hard Day’s Night” never took itself too seriously.

The Beatles may have dressed alike, but their individual personalities always shone through as each musician proved to be a natural before Lester’s cameras. (Earlier, in clubs in Hamburg, Germany, the Beatles had worked hard to create a fun-filled stage routine in order to mollify often-rowdy drunks.)

The Fab Four, as the media called them, stayed true to life in their film debut.

John Lennon played himself as a good-natured cynic, Paul McCartney a friendly, urbane schmoozer, quiet guy George Harrison the philosophical perfectionist, and loveable Ringo Starr everybody’s favorite Sad Sack guy.

In “A Hard Day’s Night,” inter- hausted Ringo had said during the viewers are depicted as inane drones filming. caught off guard by the Beatles’ “We happened to work all night,” cheekiness. When John is asked, he explained in an interview.

“How did you find America?” he “I came up still thinking it was day, I suppose, and I said, ‘It’s been a hard day…’ and I looked around and saw it was dark, so I said, ‘…night.’ So we came to “A Hard Day’s Night.” John Lennon wrote the smirks and answers, “Turned left at memorable title track the next day.

Greenland.”

Throughout the film, well-known So busy are the superstar Liver- British actor Wilfrid Brambell porpudlians that they are able to enjoy trays Paul’s mischievous (and wellsome childlike romping only when dressed) grandfather. He is constantly they slip away from their man- referred to as being “clean,” a referager and cavort like schoolkids in an ence that most American audiences empty park. missed.

One relentless demand from the The explanation? Brambell had record-business “suits” was that the earlier won UK fame as a slovenly Beatles create commercial pop tunes junk dealer on the TV show “Steptoe as fast as possible. and Son,” where he was often chided The group (mainly Lennon and as being a “dirty old man.”

McCartney) worked well under presIn 1972, Brambell’s show came to sure, and some of their finest quickly America under a title more familiar created works became tracks on the to us — “Sanford and Son.” critically acclaimed soundtrack album.

The movie culminates with the Beatles performing on television, lip-synching many of their earlier hits (although not “I Want to Hold Your Hand”). Originally titled “Beatlemania,” the later title came about from something an ex-

Street closures part of Loop 88 construction Beginning, Monday, April 25, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed Knoxville Avenue, south of Loop 88 (FM 1585/130th Street) to allow crews to safely work on the drainage system for Loop 88.

The closure will allow contractor Sacyr Construction, USA, LLC, to remove a portion of the roadway, install drainage structures and then replace the roadway.

Traffic needing to access Knoxville Avenue can do so by using Memphis Avenue or 135th Street, from Indiana Avenue.

Over the next month, drainage work will also take place at Memphis and Norfolk avenues, which will require the streets to be closed at Loop 88.

No two streets will be closed at the same time.

The drainage work is expected to take about a month to complete (weather permitting) and is part of a $154.8 million project to convert FM 1585 from a rural, two-lane roadway into Loop 88, a six-lane freeway with frontage roads, bridges, and ramps.

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Lawn watering days & times Lubbock’s spring and summer irrigation restrictions became effective April 1 and continue through Sept. 30.

Watering days & times • Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week yearround • Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 Tuesday and Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week Other year-round restrictions

• Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit • Irrigate landscape without runoff • Do not irrigate during precipitation events • Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week “We commend our customers for the significant amount of water they have conserved over the past decade.

We ask that all residents and businesses continue to be considerate and efficient with their water usage this summer,” said Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Utilities.

“As we persist in our effort to conserve water and reduce overall demand, we can preserve our water supplies for many more decades to come. Effective water conservation is a long-term continuous effort.”

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Seeds of Hope How much power is needed?

A long-time political figure was asked, “How much power does it take to satisfy politicians?”

After thinking about the question for a moment, he responded with a twinkle in his eye: “Just a little more!” And then added, “The more we have, the more we want.”

Politicians rise and fall, come and go, do helpful things, and do some things that seem to cause confusion and chaos. Whatever they do comes from the power that we seem to give them.

Or does it?

Insightfully, the Psalmist said, “No one…can exalt a man...It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.”

After all is said and done, there is no power apart from God. He is Almighty.

He rules.

We often think of ourselves and others as being self-contained. We live, we breathe, we walk and talk, we do this and that, but - in fact - we live breath by breath and moment by moment according to God’s plan for our lives. Our physical life, and the life of those whom He allows to have power and influence over us, do so as He wills and wishes.

These are days of turbulence and turmoil, fear and frustration, uncertainty and anxiety. We do not know what is going to happen before our next heartbeat.

But it is comforting to know that God is in control of everyone and everything. He has fixed limits on their terms and time in office. He also has a plan in place for everything.

God often seems to move at the pace of a snail - but he is indeed moving. We can rest assured that all is well.

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The king in our lives A comedian was known to have a quick mind and could turn any subject into a joke. On one occasion he said to his audience, “I can make a joke on any subject. Try me!”

A gentleman stood up and shouted, “The subject is the king.”

Quickly he replied, “The King can never be a subject.”

There is a Psalm that reflects this truth. The people of Israel had an unpredictable relationship with God. There were times when he was indeed their Lord, and there were times when they refused to allow him to be their King. They wanted their own way. They wanted him to be subject to them.

But the writer of the Psalm was different. He said, “But God is my king from long ago; he brings salvation to the earth.” He wanted God to be his ruler - his king.

Jesus was born to be king.

There were 12 whom he chose to become his disciples. And there were many who followed him, listened to him, believed in him yet never fully surrendered their hearts and lives to him. They did not allow him to be their king and refused to become his subjects.

One day they shouted: “We will not have this man rule over us!”

And they crucified Him. Many years ago hundreds of college students from around the world met in London before going to their mission fields. The group from Japan could not attend but sent a message that read, “Make Jesus King!”

We can change the world if Jesus is King in our lives.

Golden Gazette • May 2022 • Page 17

Take care because it feels so good to feel good We hope COVID is really on its way out of our lives.

Both COVID and the vaccine have been a big problem to people.

I had COVID during Thanksgiving 2020. It wasn’t fun. I remember saying to a relative, “I feel like something has drilled a hole into my brain and taken up residence, and it doesn’t feel human.”

My brain has paid the price. It has not been as sharp or clear since I had COVID. I am still “working” to bring it back to normal.

I have treated many patients who have had complications after having COVID such as brain and lung issues. Most people seem to get over COVID just fine, but if you are one that didn’t, it is no fun.

And then there are the people who have reactions to the COVID vaccine. In the VAERS system, they have more than one million complaints of problems people have had with the vaccine.

VAERS is the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA, Food and Drug Administration.

Some people say VAERS is not accurate. Harvard did a study on the VAERS system.

They found that only 1% of reactions people were having to vaccines were being

reported. That means 99% of the reactions are not being reported.

What kind of reactions are people having to the vaccine? In my office, I have seen people who have pain at the injection site that travels up to the shoulder, then across the back to the other shoulder. The pain was so bad, that it limited movement to the point I would have to help them take their coats off.

I have seen neurological problems where people have been sent for tests to see if they have MS. They do not.

But they have pains in their arms and legs, achiness as well as pins and needles.

They are in my office because their doctors have said, after running tests, all they can offer them is pain medication.

What lessons can we learn from what we have experienced? We must come to our own conclusions, but one thing we all want to do is take care of our health.

There is never a time I am more grateful for my health than the week after I have been sick.

As I feel better and better, I promise the good Lord that I will do better in protecting my health because it feels so good to feel good.

As the weather gets warmer and summer arrives, it is easier to take steps to improve our health. If there is anything that makes me want to have a plan, it is living through what we have lived through this last two years.

I will give you an idea

that perhaps you haven’t considered to add to your list of things you need to do now that you are older and considered, “at risk.”

Some people are sinus people and others are not. I have never had a sinus infection, but if you are a sinus person, I have a helpful hint.

This same hint will often help people who are allergic.

And it can help people who are prone to having sore throats.

Buy a nebulizer. I bought one on Amazon for less than $50. I suggest buying one you sit on a table. A mix of food grade hydrogen peroxide and distilled water used in the nebulizer will decrease your symptoms of any infec-

tion in the head area. Use it at least once a day for 3 to 5 minutes, and if symptomatic, twice a day. If you think about it, infections come into our bodies mostly through our holes: our mouth, nose, ears and eyes.

If you nebulize, it will eradicate the infection before it has a chance to take hold.

If colds are going around, why not do it? I do. And if you have asthma, I’d certainly try it for a few months and see if your asthma is better.

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Time to throw it out Need a doc?

Once you retire, you’ve hopefully got a lot of years of relaxation and enjoyment ahead of you, but there’s nothing relaxing about a house full of things you’re no longer using.

This makes retirement a great time to go through your possessions and see what it’s time to get rid of.

Whether you need the extra space or the extra money, here are all the things it’s fine to let go of in retirement.  Bulky old TVs

 Exercise equipment

 Antiques you don’t care about

 Storage units

 Dirty old shoes

 Cars (just keep 1)  Kitchen equipment

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5 hemorrhoid prevention tips to ease the pain

By Sameer Islam Hemorrhoids are one of the most prevalent health problems. Anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of the population may experience hemorrhoids at one time or Sameer Islam, another.

M.D. One of the most common signs of hemorrhoids is rectal bleeding. But hemorrhoids may also cause rectal pain, itching, and stool leakage.

Hemorrhoids 101 Hemorrhoids are columns of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and connective tissue in your lower rectum and anus. They act like cushions that prevent incontinence.

Everyone has hemorrhoids — they are part of the natural anatomy. But we often don’t recognize them until they become abnormally enlarged and symptomatic.

Hemorrhoids swell during the passage of stool to protect the anal canal. Then they return to their normal size, which allows the anus to close and prevent stool leakage. Sometimes, certain factors can cause hemorrhoids to stay swollen.

Causes of hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids form due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and weakened hemorrhoidal tissue.

When pressure increases,

blood fills the veins in the anal canal causing the veins and muscles to stretch. Over time, prolonged exposure to high intra-abdominal pressure can weaken the hemorrhoidal tissue.

Common causes of hemorrhoids include: • Pregnancy • Constipation • Frequent diarrhea • Excess body weight • Straining during bowel movements • Heavy lifting • Prolonged sitting Hemorrhoid prevention tips With the proper diet and lifestyle strategies, the risk of hemorrhoids can be reduced.

Here are 5 hemorrhoid prevention tips that promote a healthy digestive system.

1. Eat fiber at every meal Eating high-fiber foods throughout the day can improve the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. Fiber adds bulk to stool and speeds up its movement through the digestive tract, reducing your risk of constipation.

Plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are the best sources of fiber.

2. Stay hydrated Drinking plenty of water is essential when eating highfiber foods. Fiber absorbs water into the bowel, which softens stools and makes them easier to pass. If you

don’t stay hydrated, fiber can make your stools hard.

3. Practice good bowel habits It can be tempting to browse social media or watch YouTube videos on your phone while using the bathroom, but sitting on the toilet for too long can put stress on your anal veins and increase your risk of hemorrhoids.

Another good bowel habit to practice is proper posture.

Elevating your legs while using the bathroom like you are in a squatting position straightens out the junction between the rectum and anal canal. This helps the stool exit the body without straining.

4. Don’t wait to use the bathroom If you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, it’s important to use the bathroom as soon as possible.

When the stool enters your anal canal, the veins fill with blood. If you delay using the toilet, your veins have a greater risk of stretching and pooling with blood.

5. Stay physically active Staying active can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce excess body fat.

Being overweight increases pressure in the anal canal, which can cause hemorrhoids to bulge and swell.

Exercise also improves blood flow to the muscles in the digestive tract.

Hemorrhoid treatment Sometimes, even the best hemorrhoid prevention tips aren’t enough to solve the problem. Other treatment options may provide more permanent relief if hemorrhoids keep recurring.

Hemorrhoid treatment is not always surgical. Depending on the type of hemorrhoid, treatment may involve

non-invasive management such as hemorrhoid banding.

Talking to your doctor can help you find the best hemorrhoid treatment for you.

The bottom line The most effective way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep bowel movements soft and regular.

If you suspect you have hemorrhoids, visit the doctor to explore treatment options and rule out any other potential medical causes.

Don’t assume rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids, especially if you have changes in bowel habits, stool color, or stool consistency.

If you’re suffering from hemorrhoids or symptoms of hemorrhoids, schedule an evaluation by calling 806696-4440 or go to lubbockgastro.com.

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Six keys to more successful investing A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss.

Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, here are six basic principles that may help you invest more successfully.

vested earnings. The longer you leave your money at work for you, the more exciting the numbers get. Imagine an investment of $10,000 at an annual rate of return of 8%.

In 20 years, assuming no withdrawals, your $10,000 investment would grow to $46,610. In 25 years, it would grow to $68,485, a 47% gain over the 20Long-term compounding can help your nest egg grow year figure. After 30 years, It’s the “rolling snowball” your account would total effect. Compounding pays $100,627.

This simple example also you earnings on your rein-

Though past performance doesn’t guarantee future results, the long-term direction of the stock market has historically been up. Take your time horizon into account when establishing your investment game plan.

For assets you’ll use soon, you may not have the time to wait out the market and should consider investments to protect your principal.

Conversely, think longterm for goals that are years away.

Second, during any given period of market or economic turmoil, some asset categories and some individual investments historically have been less volatile than othEndure short-term pain for long-term gain ers. Bond price swings have Riding out market generally been less dramatic volatility sounds simple, than stock prices.

Diversification alone candoesn’t it? not guarantee a profit or enBut what if you’ve invested $10,000 in the sure against the possibility of stock market and the loss, you can minimize risk price of the stock drops somewhat by diversifying your holdings among varilike a stone one day?

On paper, you’ve lost ous classes of assets, as well a bundle, offsetting the as different types of assets value of compounding within each class. you’re trying to achieve. Spread your wealth It’s tough to stand pat. through asset allocation There’s no denying it Asset allocation is the -- the financial market- process by which you spread place can be volatile, but your dollars over several remember two things. categories of investments, First, the longer you stay usually referred to as asset with a diversified port- classes. folio of investments, the These classes include more likely you are to stocks, bonds, cash (and reduce your risk and im- cash alternatives), real estate, prove your opportunities precious metals, collectibles, for gain.

assumes that no taxes are paid along the way, so all money stays invested. That would be the case in a taxdeferred individual retirement account or qualified retirement plan.

The compounded earnings of deferred tax dollars are the main reason experts recommend fully funding all tax-advantaged retirement accounts and plans available.

Review your portfolio on a regular basis. Money left alone in an investment offers the potential of a significant return over time. You don’t have to go for investment “home runs” to be successful.

and in some cases, insurance products.

You’ll also see the term “asset classes” used to refer to subcategories, such as aggressive growth stocks, long-term growth stocks, international stocks, government bonds (U.S., state, and local), high-quality corporate bonds, low-quality corporate bonds, and tax-free municipal bonds.

A basic asset allocation would likely include at least stocks, bonds (or mutual funds of stocks and bonds), and cash or cash alternatives.

Asset allocation is important.

First, the mix of asset classes you own is a large factor - some say the biggest factor by far - in determining your overall investment portfolio performance. The basic decision about how to divide your money between stocks, bonds, and cash is probably more important than your subsequent decisions over exactly which companies to invest in.

Second, by dividing your investment dollars among asset classes that do not respond to the same market forces in the same way at the same time, you help minimize the effects of market volatility while maximizing (See Six keys, Page 22)

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Six keys to more successful investing plans perform poorly, assets in your chances of return in the another class may be doing long term. better.

If investments in one class Any gains in the latter can

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help offset the losses in the former and help result in a lower average price per share minimize their impact on your portfolio. than you would get buying a fixed number of shares at each investment interval.

Consider your time horizon in your Just as with any investment strategy, investment choices In choosing an asset allocation, consider dollar cost averaging can’t guarantee you how quickly you might need to convert an a profit or protect you against a loss if the investment into cash without loss of prin- market is declining.

To maximize the potential effects of cipal. dollar cost averaging, assess your ability The sooner you’ll need your money, the wiser it is to keep it in investments whose to keep investing even when the market is down. prices remain relatively stable.

You want to avoid a situation where Buy and hold, don’t buy and forget Your portfolio’s long-term success will you need to use the money quickly, but the money is tied up in an investment whose depend on periodically reviewing it. Maybe economic conditions have changed the price is currently down.

Your investment choices should take into prospects for a particular investment, or an account how soon you’re planning to use entire asset class.

Your circumstances change over time, your money.

If you’ll need the money within the next and your asset allocation will need to reflect one to three years, consider keeping it in a those changes.

As you get closer to retirement, you money market fund or other cash alternative whose aim is to protect your initial invest- might decide to increase your allocation to less volatile investments, or those that can ment.

Your rate of return may be lower, but provide a steady stream of income.

Choose a specific date each year to do an you’ll breathe easier knowing the principal you invested is relatively safe and quickly annual review.

Zach Holtzman, financial advisor available, without concern over market conditions on a given day.

Conversely, if you have a long time horizon, you may be able to invest a greater Here are some ways to see if your kid percentage of assets in something that might have more dramatic price changes is doing things and visiting sites on the but that might also have greater potential computer you don’t want them to: 1. They’ve deleted their browsing hisfor long-term growth. tory. What are they hiding?

Dollar cost averaging: investing 2. The ads showing up are questionconsistently & often able. Marketers use retargeting to get Dollar cost averaging is a method of accumulating shares of an investment by you to come back to their websites. So if you’re seeing ads that make you go purchasing a fixed dollar amount of these securities at regularly scheduled intervals “hmmmm,” that’s a sign they’ve been visiting those sites. over an extended time.

3. They hide when using the device.

When the price is high, your fixed-dollar A good rule of thumb is NO devices in investment buys less; when prices are low, the same dollar investment will buy more bedrooms, or in any room that is not out in the open. shares.

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Reflective pavement markers being installed The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began work on a $451,442 safety project to install reflective pavement markers (RPMs) to various roads in all the Lubbock District’s 17-county service area: Bailey, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Floyd, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Parmer, Swisher, Terry, and Yoakum counties.

Project contractor TRP Construction Group,LLC, of Fort Worth, Texas, began the

work of adding RPMs to the area’s interstates, U.S., and state highways, and other various roadways in late April.

RPMs are designed to increase the visibility of roadway striping during inclement weather and nighttime hours.

Crews are scheduled to start work in Hockley County. No lane closures are planned during the mobile operation, but motorists can expect slow moving equipment and are urged

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to use caution when driving through the mobile work zone, since crews will be working in traffic, and should keep the following tips in mind: • Slow down and always follow posted work zone speed limits. Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes. Remember, traffic fines double in work zones.

• Pay attention. Workers and heavy equipment may only be a few feet from passing vehicles.

• Be patient. Delays from roadway construction can be frustrating, but it only takes a few extra minutes to slow down for a work zone.

Work is expected to wrapup in late-June and will take place weather permitting.

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Christian Conrad is new LHUCA Curator For the past 10 years, Christian Conrad has developed extensive programming in art and art history at several of Lubbock’s arts and cultural institutions.

Christian has been working with LHUCA since 2015, when he and Linda Cullum developed LHUCA’s art history educational outreach program, Saturdays at LHUCA. Christian has also been the featured lecturer for the Museum of TTU Association’s Arts History Lecture Series since 2011.

Additionally, he has offered and taught courses in art and art history

for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) as well as for Texas Tech University.

Christian earned his doctorate in fine arts, critical theory and artistic practice, from the Texas Tech University School of Art in 2010, and his master’s in 2-D Art (painting) from Radford University in 2005. He also earned his bachelor’s from Webster University in 1998.

In addition to his art history pursuits, Christian is also a working artist and has shown his artwork regularly in a variety of venues for the past 20 years.

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

Business Expo, May 26 Roundtable to meet May 7 The Business Expo is set for May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

The Expo showcases more than 125 exhibitors and has approximately 3,000 attendees.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual event which is the largest business-to-business trade show on the South Plains.

Tickets for chamber members are free in advance and $5 at the door. For non-chamber members, tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

Phone is 806-761-7000 or email info@lubbockbiz.org.

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The Roundtable meeting is set for May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carillon, 1717 Norfolk Ave., in the Cimarron Room in the Pointe Plaza building.

This is the building with the Clock Tower in the front of it. There is parking between this building and the Windsong building. Come in the front door.

The side doors are locked for security reasons. Someone will be at the front to direct you to the meeting area.

The speaker will be Nick Parker, who is working on some new and interesting projects again here in Lubbock that you probably are not aware of.

Parker spoke in 2016 about the hydrogen vehicle, and we got to ride in it.

You can look him up at www.nickparkerllc.com, and you will see many of the things he has done.

Cost is $15. RSVP by April 29 to mevans1398@aol.com. Make check out to Roundtable or use cash.

Anything given extra will go toward the Honor’s College fund.

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

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

As a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, he understands the needs of West Texans.

Having had a solo practice in Tahoka, Texas for 29 years, Dr. Freitag has experience in clinical and emergency care of patients and their families. His desire is to care for the entire family as they grow.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Freitag for general primary medical care, disease management, and health maintenance/preventive care, you may call

806-767-9744

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