Volume 30, Number 11
November 2018
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Silent Wings Museum, Veterans Day event
The Silent Wings Museum will commemorate Veterans Day 2018. All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the muMedicare Open Enrollment continues through Dec. 7
seum and ceremonial activities beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the family-friendly event. The museum will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.
In November & Inside
Bob Dole & Linda McLaughlin.
4th – Time change 6th – Voting Day ....................... page 3 11th – Veterans Day ................... page 1 22nd – Thanksgiving Day
At 95 years old, Bob Dole welcomed the South Plains Honor Flight delegation to the World War II Memorial. Pictured with Dole are Gary McDonald, Charlie Meier, Ken Julian, and Dole with his assistant. (See more photos and story, Page 20.)
30th – Country Christmas Ball .............. page 5 Feed A Friend ... It’s as Easy as Pie .. page 15 Christmas parade & entries .............. page 19 Texas Tech football ........................... page 19
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Silent Wings Museum opens WW II exhibit A traveling exhibit “Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII” will be on display through Jan. 13 at the Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27 (exit 9). Regular business hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www. silentwingsmuseum.com or call 806775-3049 for admission prices or to schedule a tour. The exhibit offers a wide-ranging collection of original relief posters and memorabilia that provides a new
Experience the evolution of the physical Bible. Part art, part history, a new exhibition at the Museum of Texas Tech University features a variety of bibles including the multilingual Complutensian Polyglot Bible. Experience Experien the colorful illuminations and more than 1,000 years of biblical scholarship and its relationship to the development of western civilization in the middle ages. August 18, 2018 – March 3, 2019 At the Museum of Texas Tech University
The program is made possible in part by grants from the Helen Jones Foundation, Inc.; Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; and a Civic Lubbock Cultural Arts Grant.
window on understanding a watershed event in the nation’s history. “Work, Fight, Give” is the first exhibit to challenge the traditional memory of World War II, putting relief efforts at the forefront through an array of visually exciting poster art, poster stamps (known as “Cinderellas”), photographs, banners, and programs issued by the various relief agencies and by the National
War Fund. The War Fund was an agency created by Franklin Roosevelt in early 1942 to consolidate the hundreds of relief agencies that sprang up to aid those countries and peoples devastated by war. The exhibition was curated by Hal Wert, professor of history at Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Missouri.
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lot for the dizzy or unsteady patient. They can decrease the symptoms of dizziness with Canalith Repositioning and Vestibular Rehab including Gaze Stabilization Exercises. They can improve balance and quality of life, decrease fall risk, strengthen appropriate muscle groups, and educate patients in compensatory strategies and, where appropriate, activity modification. Lori Bilodeau is a physical therapist and is certified in vestibular rehabilitation by Emory University and the APTA. Physical Therapy Today uses the latest in treatment techniques and equipment to treat vestibular and balance disorders, including Biodex Balance System and FreeStep Supported Ambulation System. I will never be over the hill. I’m too tired to climb it.
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Voting day in Texas – Tuesday, Nov. 6 Voting day is Nov. 6. Early voting ends Nov. 2. Lubbock voters will also have two propositions on the ballot. The Venue Tax is a proposal to develop a new multipurpose arena for events such as concerts, sporting events, and rodeos. The funding would come from a tax on motor vehicle rental and a tax increase on hotel/ motel occupancy. The Lubbock ISD Bond Special Election is for the issuance of $130,000,000 of bonds by the school district for school facilities including safety and security improvements and a new agricultural sciences facility.
Attorney General D Justin Nelson L Michael Ray Harris R Ken Paxton (Incumbent) Comptroller D Joi Chevalier L Ben Sanders R Glenn Hegar (Incumbent) Land Commissioner D Miguel Suazo L Matt Piña R George P. Bush (Incumbent) Agriculture Commissioner D Kim Olson L Richard Carpenter R Sid Miller (Incumbent) Railroad Commissioner D Roman McAllen L Mike Wright R Christi Craddick Below are Democrats, (Incumbent) Republicans and Libertarians Texas House - District 83 on the statewide ballot. D Drew Landry U.S. Senate R Dustin Burrows D Beto O’Rourke (Incumbent) L Neal Dikeman Texas House - District 84 R Ted Cruz (Incumbent) D Samantha Carrillo U.S. House Fields D Miguel Levario R John Frullo (Incumbent) R Jodey Arrington Texas Supreme Court, (Incumbent) Place 2 Governor D Steven Kirkland D Lupe Valdez R Jimmy Blacklock L Mark Tippetts (Incumbent) R Greg Abbott Texas Supreme Court, (Incumbent) Place 4 Lieutenant Governor D R.K. Sandill D Mike Collier R John Devine L Kerry McKennon (Incumbent) R Dan Patrick Texas Supreme Court, (Incumbent) Place 6 D Kathy Cheng R Jeff Brown (Incumbent)
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1 D Maria T. (Terri) Jackson L William Bryan Strange III R Sharon Keller (Incumbent) Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 D Ramona Franklin R Barbara Parker Hervey (Incumbent) Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 L Mark Ash R Michelle Slaughter County Commissioner Precinct 2 D Nick Harpster L Ysabel J. Luna R Jason Corley County Commissioner Precinct 4 D T.G. Caraway R Chad W. Seay Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 D Daylan J. Flowers R Susan Rowley Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 D Gracie Gomez R Lance Cansino
Propositions on Lubbock ballot: Venue Tax Special Election, Proposition A Authorizing Lubbock County to develop a new multipurpose arena with adjacent facilities and any related infrastructure (‘the Venue Project’) in Lubbock County that is capable of hosting a variety of events, (See Voting day Page 13)
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Candlelight at the Ranch, Dec. 7,8 A 1983 local magazine reported Candlelight at the Ranch drew “hundreds of visitors,” but decades later
that number has soared into Annual Candlelight at the the thousands as the National Ranch from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Ranching Heritage Center at Dec. 7 and 8. prepares to celebrate its 40th “We regularly have totaled 10,000 annual visitors over the last decade,” said Julie Hodges, coordinator of the event. “Because this is the 40th anniversary of what has become our signature event, we’re adding a little more sparkle.” With the help of Holland Gardens, the center has been able to convert all the Christmas lighting to LED bulbs, and the savings in reduced energy will allow this year’s event to include more lights than any previous Candlelight. In addition to more than
Lubbock resident Amy Pope and her children, Will and Abby, dressed in period clothing last year and baked Christmas cookies in the century-old Harrell House to give Candlelight at the Park visitors a glimpse of a pioneer Christmas. The Pope family will return this year to the same house for the 40th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch. As a child, Amy helped her parents serve as Candlelight hosts and wants her children to have a similar frontier Christmas experience. Amy started volunteering with her parents in 1989 when she was 12 years old.
4,000 luminarias that will line the paths of the historic park, lights will outline the museum building, the roofline of the 6666 Barn, the stone sign on the Marsha Sharp Freeway and the Fourth Street front gate leading into the center. Despite more lights and sparkle, holiday scenes created in the center’s historic structures will be lit as much as possible with only lanterns, fireplaces and campfires. “Pioneer ranches had no electricity,” Hodges said. “We want our visitors to celebrate Christmas as it might have been on the open prairie in frontier days.” With the help of more than 150 volunteers each night—all dressed in period
clothing—holiday scenes will be recreated in such structures as the 1838 El Capote Log Cabin, the 1886 XIT Ranch Headquarters, the 1888 Matador Half-Dugout. and the 1909 Queen-Anne style Barton House. The lighted pathways will be wheelchair and stroller accessible as visitors pass cowboys camped out with their horses and brewing coffee over a chuck wagon fire. The International Cultural Center at Texas Tech will host a celebration of German Christmas traditions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Both centers are located within walking distance of each other. The NRHC is located at 3121 Fourth Street and the ICC is at 601 Indiana Ave.
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Dance all night, dance a little longer, or just sit and visit with the neighbors and friends. Music from Wendell Sollis and The Sidekicks All Star Band will liven up the Floyd County Friends’ Unity Center, on Hwy. 70, halfway between Lockney and Floydada, Texas, beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 30, with a meal catered by River Smith’s. The night’s other festivities will include auctions, drawings, vendors, and a complimentary gourmet coffee bar. Individual tickets are $40 or tables of 8 for $400. “This is an awesome band, performing western
swing, classical country, cajun, Big Band, and Christmas favorites,” said Wendell Sollis, who is the leader of the Sidekicks All Star Band and is a veteran banjo player, performing since the 1970s. His shows include Six Flags, Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, and Quartz Mountain resort in Oklahoma. He has performed with The Texas Playboys, Texas Sand, and now leads the Sidekicks. Ronny Dale Shultz will direct the stage, as lead guitarist and vocalist. His past performances include Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys and Red Steagall. The rest of the lineup fea-
tures hall of fame musicians: Bob Baker, steel player; Steve Ham, trombone; and Steve Wilkerson, clarinet/ tenor sax. On bass is Rodney Lay, who directed Roy Clarks’ band in the days of “Hee Haw.” Fiddlers Greg Gibbs, a recipient of the Cowtown Society Western Swing Award, and Brady Rasco, former fiddler of Tarleton’s Cross Timbers Opry, will be performing. Ginny Mac, who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry and MGM Vegas, will be on the accordion. Lucy Dean Record is an Instrumentalist of the Year, a 94-year-old keyboard player, from Lockney, Texas.
On the drums, Chad Maines, from Dickens, Texas, playing since he was 13 years old, accompanied his dad of the Maines Brothers Band. Chad has performed at the Cowboy Symposium in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the Cactus Theater in Lubbock, Bob Will’s Day, and with the Sidekicks Christmas Balls. Cathy Whitten will emcee the event. She is the general manager of KSSL 107.3 and 94.1 FM Radio, ksslfm.com. Whitten won the Independent Network discovery Artist of the Year and was nominated as top 5 Female Vocalists of the Year.
Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Lockney and Floydada Volunteer Fire Departments, non-profit organizations that are vital to the Panhandle area. For information and tickets, contact Dustee Sollis 806-983-6228, D&J Gin in Lockney, or Payne’s Pharmacy in Floydada.
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A great lunch on 98th Street On a recent bit of business in the area of 98th and Quaker, it happened to be way past lunch time, and needless to say, I was in starvation mode. Since seeing much advertising about Slim Chickens, my decision was to give it the “ol’ college try.” It was about 2 p.m., and only a few patrons were seated, so my order arrived rather quickly, considering everything is made from “scratch.” My choice was the “Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich Plate.” It consisted of fried chicken breast with Cayenne Ranch Dressing, lettuce, pickles, and topped with fried onions – a side is included; my choice was the “fries.” Since the “Cayenne Ranch” sauce was not very appealing to me, it was easy to switch to regular Ranch. As ordered, it was one of the most delicious chicken sandwiches ever! The huge and unbelievable serving of fries was crunchy, non-greasy, delicious, and the best in Lubbock. If you happen to be lunching with someone, my recommendation would be for the other person to choose a different side from the 10
choices and then share half of each side. The amount of fries was definitely a “twofers.” For the generous portions and quality of food, this sandwich plate is a bargain at $6.99. There are 11 more items to choose from including 3 “plate dinners,” a kid’s meal, salads, sandwiches and wraps, 17 sauces, 10 sides, 2 desserts, and many soft drinks including lemonade and fresh brewed teas. The latter two also come in a gallon size. Also, on the menu is a lone category – “Sweet and Savory.” It consists of 3 chicken tenders, a large Texas-shaped golden waffle with butter and syrup. A medium drink is included for $7.49. In my opinion this is bargain #2 and my next choice. For all those bowl games and Super Bowl parties coming up, you may consider Slim Chickens for catering needs. There are three locations in Lubbock. After speaking with the manager at the 98th Street location, I found out that listing all calorie counts is a regulation of the U.S. Government and has been in place for years. Somehow this slipped by me until recently. Slim Chickens is no
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exception – every minute detailed “count” is listed. This extra bit of information seems to take the joy out of “dining dates,” drive thru, or delivery service. But don’t let the ‘calorie nazis’ control your choices. Put your blinders on and enjoy your food. Several months ago, the restaurants that offer delivery service was listed in my column. From time to time there will be an update. Here is update #1 – Campisi’s is now closed. They were located on the NW corner of 82nd and Quaker. A new delivery service is now offered by Outback Steakhouse. Until next time, Happy Thanksgiving to one and all, Cathy Easter
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‘Hey Jude’ The Beatles, November 1968 On many afternoons, Paul McCartney would drive to John Lennon’s estate to write songs with him. Sometimes on the way, McCartney would begin mentally assembling tune fragments, some of which would later become parts of “Eight Days a Week,” “Drive My Car,” and “Paperback Writer.” “Hey Jude” came about on such a journey. Only this time McCartney knew that Lennon had just moved out to be with his new love, artist Yoko Ono. Today, McCartney’s goal was to bring comfort to Lennon’s 5-yearold son, Julian, whom Paul called Jules. “I started with the idea ‘Hey Jules’—which was Julian—’don’t make it bad, take a sad song and make
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it better.’ Here, try and deal with this terrible thing. I knew it was not going to be easy for him. I always feel sorry for kids in divorces.” Young Julian understood, saying later, “He was just trying to console me and Mum.” McCartney eventually changed Jules to Jud (a character from the musical Oklahoma!), then, finally, to Jude. Back at his London bachelor pad, McCartney taped a demo of “Hey Jude” and showed it to Lennon and Ono soon afterwards. Len-
non loved the song and would later admit, “[Paul] had been like an uncle to him. You know, Paul was always good with kids.” Apparently. Years later Julian said, “Paul and I used to hang out more than my dad and I did. We had a great friendship going.” In the recording studio, during the sessions for The Beatles—better known as “the white album”—the Fab Four brought in a 36-piece orchestra for “Hey Jude.” The classical musicians assembled there (who were
being paid double their usual rate) were encouraged to sing and clap along during the recording, although one malcontent stormed out of the session after bellowing, “I’m not going to clap my hands and sing Paul McCartney’s bloody song!” “Hey Jude” clocked in at over seven minutes in length, of which four minutes alone involved the now-classic fadeout coda. Apparently the song’s length wasn’t planned that way; McCartney was just having too much fun to quit ad-libbing, including throwing in the Cary Grant line “Judy, Judy, Judy.” Note: In the 1939 film “Only Angels Have Wings,” Grant used Judy, the name of his girl friend (played by Rita Hayworth) throughout the film when speaking to
her: “Hello, Judy.” “Come on, Judy.” “Now, Judy.” But he never actually said, “Judy, Judy, Judy.” Beatles producer George Martin objected to the tune’s running time and feared that radio wouldn’t play it, which prompted Lennon to retort, “They will if it’s us.” He was right. “Hey Jude,” the first single released on the Beatles’ new Apple Records label, spent nine weeks—longer than any Beatles work—atop the Billboard chart. It was a 1960s song of optimism in a world reeling from wars, assassinations and riots. “Hey Jude” sold 8 million copies and is today considered to be one of the finest pop songs of the 20th century.
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Center seeks artists & craft vendors for craft fair
Table space is available for talented artists and craftspeople to participate in the Holiday Craft Fair, an event to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, and 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Dec. 1, at the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center. This free event will include a variety of handmade items sold by local artists,
craftspeople, and Garden & Arts Center instructors. Many gifts are priced below $50. Table rentals for vendors will continue to be available
on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are sold out. Each vendor is given a 6 ft. table on which to display items. Tables in front of the carpeted walls may use the wall space to display items, and those tables may be rented for $25 for both Friday and Saturday. Tables without extra wall space can be rented
for $15. Rental agreements for tables may be picked up at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or downloaded from the website at www.lubbockgac. org. The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center is located at 4215 University Avenue, 806-767-3724, email pgriffith@mylubbock.us.
Someone sent me an email about using vodka for cleaning the house. It worked! The more vodka I drank, the cleaner the house looked. Middle Age: That time when you finally get your head together—then your body starts falling apart.
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Covenant Medical named best hospital in region For the third consecutive year, Covenant Medical Center has been named as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospital for the Panhandle Plains Region. In its 29th year, the U.S. News Best Hospital ranking is designed to help patients decide where to best receive quality care across the county. Covenant had “High Performing” marks in three procedures or conditions:
* Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair * Heart failure * Colon cancer surgery “We are proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospital in our Region,” Covenant Medical Center CEO Walt Cathey said. “It is important to us to provide the highest quality of service to our West Texas community that we can. We want to be recognized as a
system that our community can trust whenever they are in need of medical care.” More than 4,400 hospitals were evaluated in at least one of the nine procedures or conditions, using methods developed by health services researchers at U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,100 hospitals received a high performing rating in one or more procedures and conditions, and 29 hospitals
A day of thanks-giving By Margaret Merrell Our national holiday was originally for celebrating the success and survival of the first Pilgrims on this continent. The first dinner of thanksgiving was a feast something like our “pot luck” dinners, with both the pilgrims and Indians bringing food to the table. The prayer of thanksgiving, spoken by one of the male pilgrims, thanked God for their survival and the peace they had with the native people. That small gathering would never have imagined the wars, raids, abuse and cruelties suffered by both, the future Americans and the Indians. But the idea of a fall celebration did survive through the years and was officially declared to be the last Thursday of November, a Day of
Thanksgiving by President Lincoln in1863. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year to take a special day to offer prayers of thanksgiving. It’s a time to remember all the blessings received not only as individuals but by our nation. The United States of America. Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time for each of us to pause and “count our blessings.” We all have a number of people in our lives caring for us in so many ways. The many service people faithfully keeping watch that our houses are warm and safe along with the delivery teams for our mail, groceries, and medical supplies. There are times we forget the gifts of healing from so many in the medical field. The list goes on to include
special people and special animals always ready to lift our spirits with their love. May God bless each of you and may you have a very, very, wonderful and happy Thanksgiving.
received a high performing rating in all nine procedures and conditions. Covenant Health has served for 100 years as the only faith-based, clinically integrated health network in the West Texas, eastern New Mexico region providing a Christian healing ministry. Covenant’s network includes seven hospitals, more
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Traveling through another dimension… In 1964, weary of railing against censorship and other ongoing battles, creator Rod Serling chose not to oppose the third cancellation of his series “The Twilight Zone.” Running for five seasons, the show had garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, but the ratings were never more than middling, and the program had twice been axed and then revived. Serling was born into a Jewish family on Christmas Day 1924 and grew up in Binghamton, New York. In high school, he earned a place on the debate team, wrote for and edited the school newspaper (establishing himself as a social activist), and spoke at his graduation. Army enlistment followed in 1943. In the military, Ser-
ling was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, although his combat experiences left him with flashbacks and nightmares for the rest of his life. “I was bitter about everything,” he once admitted. “I think I turned to writing to get it off my chest.” At Antioch College in Ohio, he became involved in the school’s radio station, where he wrote, directed and acted in several radio programs on campus. But Serling could see that such stories were on the decline and being replaced by television dramas. After earning a bachelor’s degree in literature at Antioch, he began writing for WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. Serling soon became a freelance writer and began
churning out scripts for major network TV anthology shows. In 1955, “Kraft Television Theater” broadcast his play “Patterns.” Critics hailed it as “a creative triumph,” and Serling found
er, and he became frustrated by seeing his scripts shorn of meaningful elements. Eventually Serling decided to create his own show—“The Twilight Zone.” In October 1959, the
himself inundated with requests for more original stories. “Requiem for a Heavyweight” for “Playhouse 90” added to his growing and highly regarded oeuvre. Encouraged by his success, he moved to California and became a full-time writer for television in 1957. In the early years, TV sponsors and networks often became editors and censors; Serling was repeatedly forced to make changes whenever power people felt his content was too controversial. Many of his references to social issues were watered down or eliminated altogeth-
groundbreaking anthology series premiered on CBSTV. Each half-hour episode included studies in fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and horror. The dramas dealt with paranormal, futuristic, or otherwise unusual or disturbing events, with the characters involved having crossed over into the sur-
I always thought red, white, and blue stood for freedom until I saw the lights going on the police car behind me. If I had a dollar for every person who thought I was unattractive, I would soon be rich. Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.
real “Twilight Zone.” The always-gripping stories usually featured a moral and either a twist or a macabre ending. Serling always wanted to use “The Twilight Zone” as a vehicle for important social commentaries. In reality, though, he still had to frequently fight for creative control, as his scripts incorporated his views on current events and social concerns such as war, racism, mass hysteria, politics and gender issues. And even though his messages were cleverly veiled within the fantasy and science fiction parameters of the show’s programs, they still managed to make some viewers squirm. As uncomfortable truths often will.
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Texas Historical Marker recognizes V8 Ranch The Lubbock County Historical Commission recently dedicated a Texas Historic Marker Landmark recognizing the V8 Ranch. The V8 Ranch, located in a shallow valley created by a bend in the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, contains the headquarters of the vast IOA Ranch, which was a 14by 30-mile contiguous block
of land covering most of the southern half of Lubbock County. The IOA was established in 1884-86, just as the freerange cattle industry collapsed due to drought and economic conditions. Beginning in 1893, the sale of the ranch’s cattle began. Frank Wheelock, great nephew of IOA stockholder Stillman Wheelock and later Lubbock’s first mayor, also
started selling the ranch land, resulting in lawsuits that culminated in a sheriff’s sale and acquisition by L. M. and H. L. Kokernot in 1901. In 1914, George Boles bought 5,000 acres from the Kokernots. He owned the property until it was lost to foreclosure in 1935. A 3,400-acre portion of the Boles property was acquired by Sam C. Arnett, Sr. and George Benson in 1939.
Benson and Arnett were business partners in many ventures, including Citizen’s National Bank, insurance and real estate investments, and a Ford dealership. When they purchased the land, they renamed it V8 Ranch, in honor of the Ford V-8 engine. The ranch is still owned by the Arnett family. Numerous buildings on the property, including the
stucco residence, are some of the oldest ranch structures in Lubbock County. They may have been built by sheep herder Zach Williams in 1877, the IOA Company in the 1880s, or George Boles between 1914 and 1935. Despite the ranch’s close proximity to the city of Lubbock, the V8 Ranch still reflects the South Plains’ vibrant ranching history.
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Ever thought about ‘un-retiring’& going back to work?
Do you find yourself daydreaming about what you’ll do when you’re retired or no longer providing care for aging loved ones? Or, did family caregiving require you to leave your career early to provide care for your parents? Regardless of the circumstances, you will approach retirement – a time many people envision as the opportunity to do all the things they’ve been meaning to do for ages: travel, spend time with friends and grandkids, or even
clean out the basement. But after a while, retirees often find themselves longing for the structure, sense of purpose, and fulfillment of a career. If any of this rings true for you, maybe an “unretirement” career combining your skills, passion and experiences is just for you. But now, more men and women The retirement landscape is are redefining what this chapter of changing. Historically, people tended their lives looks like. Recent reto stay retired after leaving the worksearch from Home Instead, Inc. sugplace. gests more than half (53%) of those who are still working and anticipate retiring in the next five years believe they are either somewhat or very likely to return to work after retirement, while 41% of those who are “unretired,” or have returned to work after announcing their retirement, believed they would do so. What’s equally important to note is that nearly 80% of retirees and those soon to retire have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact with their next move. Many expressed interest in volunteering or a role involving caregiving, teaching or giving back in some way. While the common decision to return to work varies, financial stability proves to be the biggest motivator. Regardless of your motivation to unretire, the UnRetire Yourself program from Home Instead encourages older adults to find fulfillment working later in life. The campaign includes a variety of free tools and resources for older workers and numerous inspirational stories of those living out their unretired dreams. If you’re already a caregiver with on-the-job “experience,” a career as a professional caregiver is one rewarding option that can provide you many
of the sought-out retirement job benefits, including applying talents in a position that is challenging, engaging and makes a positive difference for local older adults and their families. Seventy-three-year-old, Rich Vyhlidal speaks the truth. “The world doesn’t stop because you are retired.” This statement is so true that he’s unretired twice. After serving in the military, working 39 years with a major food processor, it was time to retire. But, two weeks into retirement he knew he needed a purpose to fill his days and found peace in a groundskeeper job a local university and then as a driver for a senior living facility. Rich’s wife, Dianne, spends her unretired days working three days a week as an office manager and thoroughly enjoys the social interaction it brings. “If you sit at home, you’ll age a lot faster,” Dianne advises prospective retirees. “My fulfillment was going back to work. At the end of the day, Rich and I have something to talk about. It’s important to a marriage to have something to come home and share with one another. Look for something you’re really going to enjoy.” The Unretire Yourself website can provide the benefits of unretiring and tips for getting back into the workforce. www.unretireyourself.com
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Artist studio tour, Nov. 10-11 Thirty-five artists and seven studios will be participating in the 22nd Take In the Local Color! Lubbock’s Artist Studio Tour, Nov. 10-11. The yearly event gives audiences the opportunity to observe artists in their working environments, many of which are in private homes. All participating artists are from Lubbock County, and all of the studios are in Lubbock. The studio tour hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10, and noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Approximately five artists will be showcased at
each studio location. Artists will be displaying original work in the media of painting, drawing, pottery, fiber, jewelry, leather, glass, wood, photography and sculpture. Demonstrations and performances by local musicians at some studio locations will add to the ambiance and festivity of the event. The Local Color Studio Tour is free and guests travel on their own from studio to studio to see the artwork. The seven host studios for the tour are: Linda Jackson Studio, 3909 101st St.
Toni Arnett Studio, 9605 Toledo Ave. Melinda Green Harvey Studio, 3520 92nd St. Carol C. Howell Studio, 3224 22nd St. Robert Rogers Studio, 3308 20th St. Ami Hill Home, 3201 25th St. Janet & Gary Schwantz Home, 3015 21st St. A full color brochure with a map and a list of the artists at each studio is available upon request from the Lubbock Arts Alliance, 806-7442787 or can be downloaded online at www.lubbockstudiotour.org.
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including, but not limited to concerts, family shows, sporting events, community and high school sporting events and ceremonies, rodeos and other agricultural and equestrian shows, and to impose a short term motor vehicle rental tax at a rate not to exceed five percent (5%) of the gross receipts
from the rental of a motor vehicle in Lubbock County, and a tax on the occupancy of a room in a hotel within the County at a rate not to exceed two percent (2%) of the price paid for the room, for the purpose of financing the Venue Project. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in Lubbock
The Washington Redskins finally dropped the offensive name. Team leaders of the NFL Redskins, have announced that the team is dropping “Washington” from the team name, and it will henceforth be simply known as “The Redskins.” They said they find the word “Washington” imparts a negative image of poor leadership, mismanagement, corruption, cheating, lying, and graft, and is not a fitting role model for young fans of football.
County would be 15 percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel. Lubbock ISD Bond Special Election, Proposition A The issuance of $130,000,000 of bonds by the Lubbock Independent School District for school facilities including safety and security improvements and a new agricultural sciences facility and levying the tax in payment thereof. Voting information is available online at www. TexasTribune.org. Contact the Lubbock County Elections office at 806-775-1339 with any questions or problems viewing the sample ballot.
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Heat the town: Helping others stay warm Every year many deaths in the country are related to faulty heating systems or to the lack of heating. Whether the cause is carbon monoxide leakage, gas leakage in a confined space, or simply the lack of funds to afford repairs, communities are faced with the grim results year after year. A majority of these heating-related casualties could be prevented with a simple and thorough heating check in the fall. However, the elderly and/or disabled, low income homeowner, living
on a fixed income must make a critical choice: food and medicine, or a heat check service call. Every winter some Lubbock residents survive without heat. Their heating units need repairs they just can’t afford, so they resort to using cook stoves or barbeque grills to heat their homes. For the 18th year in a row, members of the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association joined together on an annual project called “Heat the Town” to assist
those who need a safe way to stay warm. On Oct. 27, heating and air conditioning contractors and other businesses donated time, money and materials to make free repairs for people in need. If you or someone you know is in need of any kind of assistance, the Area Agency on Aging may be able to help. Call 762-8721 or 6870940 to the South Plains Association of Governments Area Agency on Aging (SPAG-AAA).
The annual “Feed a Friend – It’s as Easy as Pie” fundraiser will take place from Nov. 9-18 this year. The 27th annual Easy as Pie fundraiser will kick-off with a pie-eating contest at United Supermarkets at 128th and Indiana at noon Nov. 9. The contest will be aired live on KAMC and KLBK and will feature local celebrities. Participants in the fund-
raiser donate $5 to any United Supermarkets, Market Street, or Amigos in the Lubbock area and in exchange receive a coupon for a free Mrs. Smith’s pie. Donations can also be made at the Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office, 2304 34th St. This is the 27th consecutive year of the fundraiser and is Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ second largest fundraiser of the year.
The Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ goal for this year’s fundraiser is to raise $70,000. The Lubbock Meals on Wheels serves hot, nutritious meals to more than 800 homebound individuals each weekday, totaling more than 200,000 meals annually, They depend entirely on volunteers and donations from the Lubbock community.
New Neighbors Club will host a Silent Auction & Bake Sale at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Cost for the luncheon is $25. Reservations are required. Veterans at the event will be honored, and they will speak briefly about the trip they recently took to Wash-
ington, D.C. Send reservations to Linda McLaughlin, 575-808-0791 or email linda. clousseau@gmail.com. New Neighbors Club members, guests and interested individuals are welcome to attend the monthly luncheon & programs held at the Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. You do not have to be new to the Lubbock
area to participate. New Neighbors is a 40-year-old club that continues to offer social activities such as Out-to-Lunch Brunch, Book Club, Movie Lovers, Bridge, Mahjong and various card games. It is a not-for-profit organization that hosts several yearly functions to raise money for charitable entities.
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Page 16 • November 2018 • Golden Gazette Pre-Modern Bibles: From Dead Sea Scrolls to Complutensian Polyglot Bible, Museum of Texas Tech, largest collection of original and facsimile biblical manuscripts ever assembled in West Texas, free exhibit continues through March 3, at the museum, 3301 4th St. Nov. 1 - Men Make Dinner Nov. 2 - Deviled Egg Day First Friday Art Trail - free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route. Nov. 3 - Book Lovers Day Fiber Arts Society – crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info. Texas Tech football vs. Oklahoma in Lubbock Nov. 4 - King Tut Day Nov. 5 - Gunpowder Day Nov. 6 – Voting Day in Texas Voting Day in Texas 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society – 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org.
Nov. 7 - Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day Nov. 8 - Dunce Day Caregiver Support Group – 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565. Nov. 9 - Chaos Never Dies New Neighbors Club - Silent Auction & Bake Sale, 9:30 a.m. Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. $25. Reservations required. Veterans at the event will be honored Reservations to Linda McLaughlin, 575-8080791 or email linda.clousseau@ gmail.com. 27th annual Easy as Pie fundraiser kicks off with a pieeating contest at United Supermarkets at 128th and Indiana at noon. Contest will be aired live on KAMC and KLBK and will feature local celebrities. Nov. 10 - Forget-Me-Not Day 35 artists and 7 studios will be participating in the 22nd Take In the Local Color! Lubbock’s Artist Studio Tour, Observe artists in their working environments. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.lubbockstudiotour.org Texas Tech football vs. Texas in Lubbock
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Nov. 11 - Veteran’s Day Silent Wings Museum to commemorate Veterans Day, free admission to the museum and ceremonial activities beginning at 2 p.m. Museum open from 1 to 5 p.m. 35 artists and 7 studios will be participating in the 22nd Take In the Local Color! Lubbock’s Artist Studio Tour, Observe artists in their working environments. noon to 6 p.m. www.lubbockstudiotour.org Nov. 12 - Chicken Soup for the Soul Day UMC Better Breathers Club -- a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Meets the second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza. Nov. 13 - Caregiver Appreciation Day 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Quilters – The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – Furrs’ Cafeteria, 6001 Slide Road, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Room; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-748-5870 for more info. Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302
Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222. Nov. 14 - Operating Room Nurse Day Nov. 15 - America Recycles Retired Teachers meeting – Honoring Our Veterans – “Ask Us, We Will Tell You Our Story” Marine Corporal Anthony Villarreal; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, RSVP required - navrkal@swbell.net or 786-8800 Nov. 16 - Fast Food Day Nov. 17 - Take A Hike Day Free workshop on Back Pain and Sciatica, 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make reservation, 806-771-8010. Roundtable Luncheon, 11:15 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Len Ainsworth “Russia River Cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg”
$15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales. Texas Tech football vs. Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas Nov. 18 - Occult Day Nov. 19 - Have a Bad Day Nov. 20 - Children’s Day 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Nov. 21 - Tie One On Day Nov. 22 - Go For a Ride Day Nov. 23 - Buy Nothing Day Nov. 24 - All Our Uncles are Monkeys Day Texas Tech football vs. Baylor in Arlington, Texas Nov. 25 - Parfait Day Nov. 26 - Shopping Reminder Day Nov. 27 - Pins & Needles Day 10 on Tuesday – Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. (See Enriching Lives, Page 19)
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Free bingo happens at 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St.
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Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Nov. 28 - French Toast Day Nov. 29 - Square Dance Day Nov. 30 - Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day Country Christmas Ball - Music from Wendell Sollis and The Sidekicks All Star Band, Floyd County Friends’ Unity Center, on Hwy. 70, halfway between Lockney and Floydada, 6 p.m. meal catered by River Smith’s, auctions, drawings, vendors, and a complimentary gourmet coffee bar. Tickets are $40 or tables of 8 for $400. Holiday Craft Fair – Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, one-of-a-kind items under $50. 6 to 9 p.m.
Texas Tech Football Nov. 3 University of Oklahoma in Lubbock. Nov. 10 University of Texas in Lubbock. Nov. 17 at Kansas State in Manhattan, KS. Nov. 24 vs. Baylor in Arlington, Texas. Why do we sing “Take me out to the ball game” when we are already there? Why are they called “stands” when they are made for sitting? Why is it called “after dark” when it really is “after light”? Doesn’t “expecting the unexpected” make the unexpected expected? Why are a “wise man” and a “wise guy” opposites? Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway?
Coming in December Holiday Craft Fair – Dec. 1 Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, one-of-a-kind items under $50. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 40th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. 14th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Dec. 8 on 34th Street. Begins at 34th and Avenue Q and proceeds west down 34th Street to Indiana Avenue. Note: To add an event, delete an event, or make changes, email maedwards@wordpub.com or call 744-2220 by the 20th of the month for the following month’s publication.
The South Plains Quilters’ Guild’s annual quilt exhibit will hang at the Mahon Public Library from Nov. 2 through the end of December. This annual tradition creates a colorful backdrop on the main floor of the library, and is a special treat for library patrons as the holiday season approaches. Quilts in the show have been made by South Plains Quilters’ Guild members, many of whom have won ribbons at local and regional quilt shows. Of particular note this year, are seven quilts made
Miracles Parade set for Dec. 8 The 14th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 8. The lighted parade will start at 34th and Avenue Q and proceed west down 34th Street to Indiana Avenue, said Jason Davis, parade chairman for the Wranglers, the volunteer producers and hosts for the annual event. The parade theme is “A Fairy-Tale Christmas.” “Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Nov. 30,” Davis said. Parade information, participant rules, and applications are available at www. miraclesparade.com. The Texas Tech Masked Rider will be a parade participant.
Santa Claus will be riding the final parade unit with the United States Marines. Marines will walk beside their trucks and collect unwrapped toys from spectators for their annual Toys for Tots campaign. “We are expecting more than 40 parade units,” Davis said, “which will include marching bands, riding clubs, beauty queens, and many non-profit groups from Lubbock and area towns including school and church organizations.” Each parade participant unit is asked to put at least 1,000 lights on each float or vehicle. A mandatory safety meeting for parade participants will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4 prior to the event.
cooperatively by members of the Guild in a Row-by-Row challenge. Individual members made a row of blocks (or 2 or 3) around one of six theme fabrics. Volunteers from the guild assembled the rows into quilt tops, then machine quilted, and finished each of the seven quilts. During the coming year, these seven quilts will be donated to various charitable groups in the area, and some may find their way to fund raising auctions. Quilts hanging on the north side near the children’s area are from an ongoing service project of the South Plains Quilters’ Guild called Kid’s Quilts. These quilts are made for area children facing special challenges, and the quilts are
donated through the Women’s Protective Services and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest. Several members from the guild are donating their time to the Lubbock County Detention Center working with the men and women inmates. Sewing machines are available for them to learn sewing techniques. These men and women in the detention center volunteer their time for the designing and making of quilt tops for children. They also assist the guild in finishing quilts by tying the layered quilts sewn by guild members. A guide to the show is available at the library desk. The guide identifies the name of each quilt and its maker.
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At 6:30 a.m. Oct. 13, a charter flight to Washington, D.C. took approximately 130 people from Lubbock on the trip of a lifetime. The group consisted of veterans, guardians, and staff personnel on an Honor Flight. Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam visited many sites in the nation’s capital including the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memo-
rial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Bob Dole is a decorated veteran who was seriously injured in World War II. His right arm was permanently disabled. Dole served in Congress from 1961 to 1996, and was Republican leader of the Senate from 1985 until 1996. He was the presidential nominee in 1996. The Lubbock group returned Oct. 15.
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Low back pain or sciatica in the last 30 days? Learn to manage your back pain and sciatica. Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on Back Pain and Sciatica at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. A physical therapist will discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of back pain and sciatica, and the 3 things you can do to relieve it. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806771-8010. When a woman says, “What?” it’s not because she didn’t hear you. She is giving you a chance to change what you said.
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Would you like a simple, economical miracle cure? As a senior citizen, one of my biggest concerns is keeping my brain power. Do you have the same concern? I’ve noticed a few senior moments and how I’m not as sharp as I used to be. Many things can help us keep our brain power. But do we do them? I know people feel overwhelmed with all the things they need to do to keep their body in shape. One of my friends said, “Now I know why you have to retire. You have so many things you have to do to your body, you don’t have time to work.” For most of us, that is exaggerated. But if you did everything you know to do to help yourself with your brain, it would be a rather long list. How many do you do on a daily basis? So, you aren’t perfect, and neither am I. I’m sure you are aware of doing puzzles. Sudoku is popular, and I’ve read convincing articles about it helping my brain, but I never have played. I see other people playing Sudoku, but it doesn’t interest me. Just like with exercise, the proponents always say: find something you enjoy and do it. I like walking. My friend loves bicycling. Another loves Pilates. Another loves yoga. It is best if we find what speaks to us, what makes us feel good. If we love it, we will do it. You can
be knowledgeable, but if you don’t love it and feel better from it, you won’t do it. However, if there was something you could do each day that takes only a small amount of money and less than a minute to do each day, would you do it if it kept your mind sharp? And what if, besides helping your cognition, this one cheap, quick fix helped other things in your body as well. What if it helped with fatigue, brain fog, and weight control as well as insulin control? It would be a miracle drug, wouldn’t it? Yes, it is a miracle, but it isn’t a drug. It is vitamin C. Linus Pauling was onto something. He was the person who really brought vitamin C to the public. He even started the Linus Pauling Institute that still exists within the University of Oregon. Their area of study is health maintenance. But that is not where I got this information. I always like to give my patients references so they can look it up themselves. This information is from an article in NaturalHealth365.com. You can do a search. The name of
vitamin C was when men on ships got scurvy. Today we rarely have scurvy, but that doesn’t mean we have optimal amounts of vitamin C. There is a big difference in having enough to avoid scurvy and having enough to have optimal the article is, “Proper vitamin health. C levels reduce the risk of Linus Pauling said most cognitive impairment and people in the world only had poor metabolic function.” one or two percent of the They did not ask how vitamin C that was required much vitamin C people took in the study, but instead they measured the vitamin C in their blood. They found that if a person had below 23 micromoles per liter, mild cogBill Howerton is the City nitive impairment doubled. That is significant. I want of Lubbock’s new deputy city manager. more vitamin C! He is currently serving as Vitamin C is water soluble. If you take too much, it assistant city manager, Howerton has both maswill be flushed out in your urine. You don’t have to ter’s and bachelor’s degrees worry about overdoing it. If from Texas Tech University. you take too much vitamin Howerton has dedicated 20 C, you will have diarrhea. years of his career to the City That will tell you it is time to of Lubbock, where he started as a community development back off. So why don’t people who program specialist in 1998. His leadership experience are constipated reach for the vitamin C bottle. It probably in the organization is evident has something to do with in the different roles he held pharmaceutical advertise- throughout the years. “The City of Lubbock is ments. I can tell by looking at my urine if I am spilling working diligently to become out any vitamin C. When I an organization that values have enough vitamin C, my and improves its customer relations,” Howerton said. urine is bright yellow. “I believe an emphasis on You must get vitamin C in your food or through a sup- providing a customer-friendplement because we do not ly environment must come make vitamin C in our body. from senior management. They learned how important As the deputy city manager,
for optimal health. Many serious diseases have been treated with vitamin C. Wouldn’t it be great if emergency rooms gave vitamin C IV’s? One study found vitamin C-based treatment reduced death from sepsis by 87%. Another study found vitamin C to decrease the risk of pneumonia by 80%. These alone would make a difference in our health care costs.
Howerton named deputy city manager I accept the challenge of carrying out the city manager’s vision of customer service Bill Howerton to the remainder of the organization.” Jarrett Atkinson is the city manager. “I am pleased to promote Mr. Howerton to the position of deputy city manager,” Atkinson said. “During my tenure, Bill has consistently demonstrated his professionalism, adaptability and commitment to customer service. He will be a great asset to the city in this new role, and I am excited for him to take on the increased responsibility.”
Golden Gazette • November 2018 • Page 23 Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? -Phyllis Diller Quit griping about your church. If it were perfect, you couldn’t belong. Be ye fishers of men. You catch ‘em - he’ll clean ‘em. If God is your co-pilot, swap seats. I wish there was a way to donate fat like you can donate blood.
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Arts generate almost $100 million in Lubbock area Last year, arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in Lubbock generated almost $100 million in economic activity. Leaders from the Lubbock community and Americans for the Arts, a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing the arts, gathered in October at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) to discuss the impact of that activity on local residents and the economy. A news conference hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, focused on the results of the 2017 Americans for the Arts study, “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: Impact Study for the Arts in Lubbock.” The study was conducted by ARTS Lubbock, a partnership between the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the Lubbock Arts Alliance, the Lubbock Entertainment/Performing Arts Association (LEPAA), LHUCA, Texas Tech University, the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) and numerous other art and cultural organizations throughout the city. Nicholas Dragga is executive director of Ballet Lubbock. “Art teaches discipline and commitment, and that creativity is what separates a great job from the rest,” Dragga said. “Art creates
a community’s cultural vibrancy, and in a specific way, creates a community where I want to live.” A presentation, “Ask Me About the Arts! The Economic Impact of the Arts in Lubbock,” was led by Randy Cohen, vice president of research and policy for Americans for the Arts. Cohen discussed how to use the data from the study to build a healthier Lubbock by harnessing the power of the arts as a catalyst for education, the creative economy, healthcare, and community well-being. The data in the study was collected from 51 eligible arts and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout the city and from 1,184 audience surveys collected from attendees at performances, events and exhibits. Economic impact was defined by four economic measures: full-time equivalent jobs, resident household income, and revenue to local and state governments. Key figures from the data show that in 2017, arts and cultural nonprofit organizations spent $55.88 million in Lubbock, while their audiences – totaling nearly 2 million in attendance – spent an additional $43.86 million. That economic activity supported 3,447 full-time jobs while generating $71.65 million in household income to local residents and $10.15 million in local and state
government revenue. An additional analysis conducted by Hanover Research showed that the TCVPA’s total impact on the economic region was more than $29 million on Lubbock County and the eight surrounding counties, with another $23 million on counties within a 200-mile radius.
“The arts connect people across all cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds,” said TCVPA Dean Noel Zahler. “Texas Tech University and the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts are fortunate to have top-ranked faculty and talented students who provide more than 800
public and free events to the community annually and lead innovative, interdisciplinary research initiatives that impact the economy, increase educational success in our schools and improve our health and well-being.” The secret to happiness is a good sense of humor and a bad memory.