Volume 31, Number 10
In October & Inside Texas Tech Football
Oct. 5 Oklahoma Statein Lubbock Oct. 12 at Baylor in Waco Oct. 19 Iowa State in Lubbock Oct. 26 at Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas
4th – First Friday Art Trail 10th – Forever Young Expo................. page 2 10th – Hub City BBQ Cookoff 11th – Oktoberfest ..... page 7 11th – New Neighbors page 5 12th – More Than Pink Walk 14th – Columbus Day 23rd – Senior Connection ..... page 5 26th – Walk to End Alzheimer’s...... page 1 26th – Spur Show & Auction ............ page 1 31st – Halloween Medicare info ........... page 10 Furry friends ease depression .... page 22 ClaimItTexas ........... page 11
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Spur Show & Auction, Oct. 26
The 17th annual Custom Spur Show & Auction is set for 5:30 to 9 p.m., Oct. 26 at the McKenzieMerket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., on the Texas Tech campus. The event will benefit Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock. Tickets are $75 per person, and reservations are required by Oct. 18. Live music and cocktails will begin the event at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A live auction of handcrafted James Braxton (center) celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 18. The spurs is set for 7:30 p.m. centenarian is pictured with his cardiologist, Dr. Marc Levine, and his Contact Penny Jones at 806- son, Thomas Braxton. 317-4727 or email pjones@ wpslubbock.org, www.wpslubbock.org. This guy proves that there’s no with the life-long musician. age limit on medical care. That’s Dr. Levine diagnosed Braxton what Dr. Marc Levine said about with a heart valve problem, and the The 2019 Walk to End Al- his 100-year-old patient and friend, doctor knew the difficulty any patient would have recovering from heart zheimer’s will begin with registra- James Braxton. Braxton turned 100 on Sept. 18. valve surgery. tion at 9 a.m., Oct. 26, at Lubbock “This is amazing,” said Thomas A new procedure – TAVR – had Moonlight Musical Amphitheater, Braxton, the elder Braxton’s son. just become a possibility to replace 413 E. Broadway. The ceremony will begin at 10 “We don’t know anyone who is a heart valve. Transcatheter aortic valve replacea.m., and the Walk will start at 100.” Five years ago, Braxton was hav- ment (TAVR) is a minimally invasive 10:30 a.m. The route length is 1 ing a bit of difficulty playing his procedure to replace a narrowed aormile. For more information, contact Drue Banta, 806-205-5365 or saxophone. He was getting short of tic valve that fails to open properly breath, and that wasn’t setting well (See Braxton, Page 3) dmbanta@alz.org.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Oct. 26
Braxton celebrates 100
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Ranch Host Saturday, Oct. 5 Historical Marker recognizes George Mahon Ranch Host Saturday is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 5 at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St. Ranch Host volunteers dressed in period clothing will be available in the historic park to greet guests and explain the history of the ranching structures and the families who lived in those structures.
The George and Helen Mahon Library is the new home of an Official Texas Historical Marker. The Lubbock County Historical Commission dedicated the marker in August, honoring
U.S. Representative George Mahon. Mahon was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from District 19 in 1935, and held that seat for 44 years. He was a major force behind the construction of Interstate 27 from Amarillo to Lubbock. He also secured millions of dollars of federal aid to the city after the 1970 tornado. Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope, one of the speakers for
the event, said there are few in Lubbock’s history that deserve this honor as much as George Mahon. “There is not one Lubbock citizen that has not felt the impact of George Mahon,” Pope said. “He was a champion for our community, and this dedication ensures that his legacy is never forgotten for generations to come.” The George and Helen Mahon Library is located at 1306 9th Street.
Have shoulder pain or soreness? Learn to manage your shoulder pain or soreness. Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m. Oct. 16. Come and listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people living with shoulder pain can to that could lead to surgery.
Discover the causes of rotator cuff injuries. Find out what the 3 most common shoulder issues leading to shoulder pain are. The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806771-8010.
Cowboy’s 10 Commandments 1. Just one God. 2. Honor yer Ma & Pa. 3. No telling tales or gossipin’. 4. Git yourself to Sunday meeting. 5. Put nothin’ before God. 6. No foolin’ around with another fellow’s gal. 7. No killin’. 8. Watch yer mouth. 9. Don’t take what ain’t yers. 10. Don’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuff.
Let your child be the weird kid. Let them be the funny kid, the quiet kid, the smart kid, the athletic kid, the theater kid, the numbers kid, the teacher’s pet, the chatter box, the valedictorian, the middle of the pack, the ‘barelymade-it’ kid. Just don’t let them be the mean kid.
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Pumpkin Trail set for Oct. 17-20 Have balance Record enrollment at Texas Tech For the fall 2019 semester, Texas Tech University The 11th Annual Pumpkin The pumpkin trail is built problems or set a record enrollment for the 11th consecutive year. Trail is set for Oct. 17-20 by those in the community. dizziness? at the Lubbock Memorial Groups that bring 10 or more Overall, enrollment was up by 1.5%. A slight inArboretum, 4111 University. Evening hours are 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday and Sunday; and 6-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Daylight hours are Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a free event, and all ages are welcome. Attendees can walk along a lighted trail of carved jack-o-lanterns. The path is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Pumpkin lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Two entrances are at Lubbock Memorial Arboretum and the Garden Arts Center.
pumpkins will have a small sign posted with the name somewhere along the trail. To enter a carved pumpkin, delivery days are Oct. 16-17. Wednesday delivery times are 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday delivery times are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 806-767-3706 in advance to let someone know how many you will bring. Deliver to the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, east side of the parking lot. Look for the ‘Deliver Pumpkins Here’ sign at Hodges Community Center.
Braxton celebrates 100 (Continued from Page 1)
(aortic valve stenosis). In this procedure, doctors insert a catheter in the leg or chest and guide it to the heart. Braxton was the first in Lubbock to undergo the TAVR procedure, and the doctor became a part of this grateful family. Levine is an interventional cardiologist. In 1930, E.C. Struggs began his 35-year career as principal of Dunbar. Roy Roberts became band director in 1952. Struggs recruited Braxton to work with Roy Roberts in the music program at Dunbar. So in 1960, Braxton and his wife, Bernice, moved to Lubbock, where he spent more than 30 years as a band and orchestra director in LISD. He was married to Bernice for 69 years until her passing in 2014. Together, they had two children and two grandchildren. Until recently, Braxton went to Dunbar to play music. He was involved in the music education as a mentor and instructor. His favorite musical instrument is the saxophone, but he also plays the violin, clarinet, and the piano. Braxton has performed as a jazz saxophonist in countless venues, and still plays his violin at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. As to his secret to a long life, his son said he just doesn’t worry about anything.
Learn to manage your balance and dizziness. Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on Balance and Dizziness on at 10 a.m. Oct. 5. Come listen to a Physical Therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from balance problems and dizziness make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of balance problems and dizziness, and how to prevent falls. The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806-771-8010.
crease was in the undergraduate enrollment, but the graduate enrollment saw a 7% increase. The freshman class quality is reflected in the record number of presidential scholars and a slight increase in average SAT scores. Tech has a record number of National Merit Finalists enrolled. The first-year retention is at a record level of 87%. Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech president, credits these increases to the efforts of students, and especially to the advising and mentoring provided by staff and faculty.
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‘Suspicious Minds:’ the final #1 Billboard single The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was pretty much washed up as a recording star by the late 1960s, especially in comparison to the days when he seemed to own the radio airwaves. Many offered their own opinions for the decline of Elvis Aron Presley: The explosive arrival of the Beatles. His choice of weak recording material. Each film a bigger disappointment than the last. But in late 1968, things changed. Suddenly Presley found himself on a roll. His December television special, “Singer Presents…Elvis” (better known as “the ’68 Comeback Special”) was viewed—and enjoyed— by 42% of America’s total television audience. People seemed ready to re-embrace the Grand Old Man of Rock,
who in popmusic years was in his dotage at age 33. In January By Randal C. Hill 1969, Elvis wryterhill@msn.com left Hollywood and RCA Victor’s the album had been “Suspirecording studio and came to cious Minds,” which had his hometown of Memphis been written a year earlier by to cut a series of tracks at Texas-born songwriter Mark the American Sound Studio. James. In a 2017 interview, Maybe—just maybe—he James recalled how the tune could get his groove back came about. there. “Late one night, fooling A dozen of the tunes Pre- around on my Fender guitar sley recorded over a 10-day and using my Hammond period that January ended up organ pedals for a bass line, on his June 1969 LP “From I came up with a catchy Elvis in Memphis.” The al- melody. I was married to my bum’s highlight had been the first wife then but still had single “In the Ghetto,” his feelings for my childhood only recorded nod to social sweetheart, who was married consciousness. back in Houston. My wife One of the songs left off suspected I had those feel-
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cious Minds,” with everything coming together perfectly sometime between 4 and 7 a.m. on the day he recorded the future classic that would quickly change the arc of his latter-day career. After a 13-year absence, Presley returned to the concert stage that July and premiered “Suspicious Minds” at the Las Vegas International Hotel. The audience loved it. In August, RCA Victor released what would become the King’s 18th and final #1 Billboard single. “Suspicious Minds” became a centerpiece of Elvis’s live performances, and he offered it with high-octane enthusiasm right up to his final concert in 1977.
walk out of.” James was so pleased with his creation that he decided to record “Suspicious Minds” himself. But the song quickly died a quiet death after it was issued on New York’s little Scepter Records label. When someone at American Sound Studio showed Presley the failed James’ 45 during a recording break, Elvis immediately felt this was the song—if done right— that could return him to the Always laugh when big time. you can - it’s cheapHe made eight attempts to get things right with “Suspi- er than medicine!
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New Neighbors Club sets events for the year The New Neighbors Club has interesting special groups, such as card games, movie goers, out to lunch, book club and Marathon Bridge, as well as the monthly luncheon for all members. Below is a list of monthly luncheon dates and programs. Reservations are required. For more information contact Cheryl Guess at cdguess49@gmail.com Cost is $15, RSVP required to marilyn.bals@ttu. edu or 806-791-5217 Except for the November meeting at Hillcrest Country Club, all program meetings are at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. ✤ Oct. 11 - Analon Gil-
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Be an emergency responder, not a bystander
By Michelle Bless It’s late and dark. The only people within three miles are sound asleep. You and your friend are driving down the road, just having a good time together, enjoying the night air. A deer leaps out of the grass and crashes into the side of your car. Your car spins out of control. When the dust settles and the screaming stops, your friend is unconscious and her leg is bleeding badly. There is no one to help. First responders cannot possibly get there in less than 7 minutes. But your friend could be dead in 5.
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Sometimes wounds are so large or deep that pressure only makes the blood flow faster, or not enough pressure can be provided to help. In that case, packing the wound with gauze is the most efficient method to stop the bleeding. This involves pushing folds of gauze as deep as possible into the wound, and continuing the method until the wound is filled with material. The gauze will prevent the blood from continuing to flow. If gauze is not available, thin folds of clothing or other material can be used. EMS advises that they would rather treat an infection than care for a corpse. Tourniquets are an especially useful tool when stopping a bleed. Tourniquets should be applied 2 to 3 inches above the wound, but they cannot be placed on an elbow, knee, or neck. It can be applied over clothes, and people can apply their own tourniquets or on others. A tourniquet can be made from anything that wraps around and turns. The tourniquet must be applied as tightly as possible, and you must be able to twist on it. A belt or a shoelace can be used as a tourniquet. Tourniquets must be tightened until the bleeding stops, and should never be removed until EMS arrives. EMS advises that tourniquets, when applied properly, are extremely painful. However, as with pressure, if it stops the bleeding, it must
continue. Some wounds can require two tourniquets. Never remove impaled objects. Always allow professionals to judge the necessity of removal or the benefit of leaving in place. Children can normally be treated the same as adults for bleeding control. For infants or especially small children, direct pressure is usually the only necessary method of treatment. Preparation and education will help ordinary citizens be able to respond to emergency situations, and turn them from bystanders to responders. Stop the Bleed Statistics ■ As of December 2018 * 40,000 instructors * 90 counties and 50 states * More than 500,000 people trained ■ Each year 60,000 Americans die from hemorrhaging/blood loss ■ A person can bleed to death in five minutes ■ For more information visit Bleedingcontrol.org Stopthebleed.org
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By Garrison Institute on Aging I love October! The weather has cooled down. The air conditioner does not run all day and night. I can open the windows at night for a wonderful cool breeze, and we all begin planning for fall events – Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can hardly wait. My kiddos have been cleaning out their ‘stuff’ that has been stored for years. There are things we wonder why it was kept and very excited on some collectibles that are now worth some $$$$! As we sorted out all the items, there were items their children ask what it was. They saw items they had NEVER seen or experienced. Their list includes the following: • LP albums and what in the heck do you play them on? • Blockbuster for a movie? • A flip phone • No being able to settle an argument immediately (no Google). • Using a TV Guide to see what is on TV tonight. • Answering the phone without knowing who is calling. • A folded paper map to plot your course on a trip. • Floppy disks & keypunch cards. • Memorizing the phone number of your best friend. • Prom pictures that were not on the phone. Diabetes Self-Management Workshop The Garrison Institute on Aging will host a Diabetes Self-Management Workshop beginning Oct. 1. Sessions will be held weekly for six consecutive weeks at Our Lady of Grace Church Activity Center, 3119 Erskine St. Registration is required.
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER Contact Veronica Lopez at 806.7437821 for registration and information. Healthy Aging Lecture Series Healthy Aging Lecture Series will host the monthly lecture at Carillon Windsong Building at 3 p.m. Oct. 23. Topics are relative to aging and overall health. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments are served. Parking is available. Care Partner Academy The Care Partner Academy will meet Oct. 1 and Oct.15 at the Garrison Institute on Aging, 6630 S Quaker Ave, Suite G. Sessions begin at 11 a.m. The program is designed to assist care partners in caring for their own health and wellness while properly caring for their loved ones. For information, call 806-743-7821. RSVP Volunteer Opportunities If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help you. We coordinate with more than 60 organizations. Volunteer assignments can vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you. For details, call 806-743-7787. Stockings for Servicemen The Stockings for Servicemen are looking for personal toiletries (hotel/motel size) for the Christmas gift boxes. If you have some unused items, you can drop them by our office at 6630 S Quaker, Suite G. I am always amazed by the generosity of the volunteers in the South Plains. Your contribution to the community makes Lubbock a great place to live.
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The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Lubbock presents the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Texas Tech University Frazier Alumni Pavilion. Proceeds benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels and other nonprofit organizations. The evening includes German cuisine, open bar serving beer & wine, music provided by BA Entertainment, a silent auction, and a beer-
stein lifting competition. Only 350 tickets will be sold. Tickets cost $40 and are being sold in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at lubbockmealsonwheels.org or at Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office, 2304 34th Street, or from any Metropolitan Rotary Club member. For more information call Bonnie Schwarzentraub, 806-441-4721 or check out the Oktoberfest page at lubbockmealsonwheels.org.
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National Merit Semifinalists - clockwise from top right: Joseph McCarty, Alexander Murphy, Luca D’Amico-Wong, and Jeffrey Zhou.
Lubbock ISD home to four National Merit Semifinalists Lubbock ISD is home to four National Merit Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Lubbock ISD is the only school district in Lubbock County with National Merit Semifinalists. Of the approximate 1.6 million students taking the qualifying exam nationwide, these students are among the nationwide pool of semifinalists representing less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. All four of the National Merit Semifinalists are from Lubbock High School: Luca D’Amico-Wong, Joseph McCarty, Alexander Murphy, and Jeffrey Zhou. One student, Luca D’Amico-Wong, earned a perfect score on the exam.
Joseph McCarty earned perfect scores in writing and math, and Jeffrey Zhou earned a perfect score in writing.
National Merit Semifinalists have the opportunity to continue in the competition for scholarships offered next spring.
Municipal Court National Night Out, Oct. 1 Lubbock Municipal Court has set a National Night Out gathering on Oct. 1, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Texas Tech University School of Law in the Allison Courtroom, 3311 18th St. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes the collaborative efforts of courts, city governments, and residents to make Lubbock a safer place to live. All are welcome to attend this free event. Lubbock Teen Court will be in session, responsible for hearing
“real” Class C misdemeanor cases with high school students appearing as prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and bailiffs. Safety and awareness information will be available as well as free traffic safety materials and other goodies. Lubbock Municipal Court personnel will be available to answer questions about the court’s role in the community. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking is available directly behind the law school.
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Quanah Parker Day in Texas celebrated at Ranching Heritage Center Three great-grandchildren of Quanah Parker, the last Comanche chief of one of the most powerful tribes in America, presented a program at the National Ranching
his sister Ardith Parker Leming that exists between Quanah and of Sulphur, Oklahoma, joined the Burk Burnett and Burnett’s son, family presentation, which in- Tom, provides a clear picture of a cluded a Comanche blessing and relationship of mutual admiration Comanche songs. and respect between these legendBruce Parker was ary figures,” White said. born in Lawton, The Comanche had no central Oklahoma, at the government but were organized Kiowa-Comanche- in bands. The most primitive and Indian Hospital and hostile band was the Quahadi. worked for nearly Quanah was a Quahadi, the only 39 years in various band that never signed a treaty and management posi- the last band to surrender to life on tions with the In- the reservation. Quanah became a dian Health Service, leading figure among the Comanwhich is part of the che people in their resistance to U.S. Public Health Anglo encroachment and settleService. ment and later in the tribe’s adjustItems in the ex- ment to living on their reservation. Quanah and mother picture: The story of hibit were given “Much has been written about Quanah Parker’s mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, being taken captive by the Comanche as a Horseback 1892: More than a head taller than by Quanah to three the honors Quanah received and 10-year-old child is an integral part of Texas most Comanches, Quanah Parker had the bearing generations of the his friendship with Texas cattlehistory. This 1897 photo shows Quanah in of a leader. A headdress similar to the one in this Samuel Burk Bur- men,” White said, “but perhaps his bedroom seated next to his most prized 1892 photo will be on exhibit through mid-October nett family, owners not enough has been written about possession, a photo of his grieving mother at the National Ranching Heritage Center. of the Four Sixes his enormous generosity and what nursing his little sister, Prairie Flower. The Heritage Center celebrating Qua- Ranch in Guthrie, Texas. These might have happened to his people mother-daughter photo was taken by a Fort Worth photographer in January 1861 less than nah Parker Day. gifts remained at the Four Sixes if such a man had not existed.” a month after her forced return to Anglo life. “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Ranch house long after signed a bill in June proclaim- Burnett’s death. The ing the second Saturday of every collection was given September as Quanah Parker Day to the National Ranchthroughout the state,” said Dr. ing Heritage Center by Scott White, NRHC Helen DeVitt Anne Marion, Burnett’s Jones Endowed Director of Col- great-granddaughter lections, Exhibits and Research. and owner of the hisWe specialize in: “Because our center has one of toric Four Sixes Ranch. the largest collections of items reGifts included head• Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy lated to Quanah of any museum in dresses, beaded items, • Stroke Recovery Care the country, we celebrated with a clothing, and ceremonew Quanah exhibit and a signifi- nial lances. They pro• Orthopedic Rehabilitation cant presentation by some of the vide a glimpse of Co• Diabetes Symptom Management Parker family,” White said. manche life, but the Quanah’s great-grandson, Bruce collection also includes • Stroke Therapy Parker, said his family traveled items from the Apache, • Wound Care from Albuquerque to make a pre- Kiowa and Cheyenne • Pain Management sentation about the Parker fam- communities as well ily including details of Quanah’s as the Native American life as a Comanche warrior. Don Church. Parker of Cache, Oklahoma, and “The correspondence
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Medicare D plan in 2019 should review and research to find the best plan for 2020. Your current plan may not be the best choice for 2020. Your current company has the opportunity to change your plan each year; your packet will let you know what the changes are. You will need to read it carefully to discover any changes with your deductible, monthly premium, or the cost of your medications.
Again, the best plan in 2019 may not be your best choice for 2020. The packet explains how benefits will change from 2019 to 2020. The packet will tell you changes the company will enact as of Jan. 1, 2020. The packet is first and foremost a marketing letter from the company thanking you for your business and letting you know you don’t have to do anything to keep your plan in effect for 2010. You will need to read this very carefully and be willing to change to another Medicare D provider if it will save on prescription costs.
Is Part D Donut Hole going away in ’19 or ’20?
Both! The Donut Hole (also known as the Coverage Gap) for brand name medications ended in 2019, but the Donut Hole for generic medications will still be in place until 2020. The closure of the Donut Hole doesn’t mean you’ll get your medications free. It means the coinsurance you pay while you are in the Donut Hole will be reduced to 25%. Before we go too far down this road, let’s talk about who might fall into the Donut Hole. Although it’s not a guarantee, you will minimize your chances if you can use generic instead of more expensive drugs. You’ll enter the Donut Hole when the total of what you and your
drug plan have paid for your medications in 2019 reaches $3,750. Review your monthly statement or call your drug plan to check how close you are to this amount. Those of you receiving “extra help” (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS) will not “fall into” the Donut Hole. Now, back to the closure of the Donut Hole. This year, you pay 35% of the cost of
your brand name medications while you are in the Donut Hole. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 changed that – in a good way. You’ll reach the 25% coinsurance level on your brand name medications in 2020. This means you will pay 25% of your medications until you reach the catastrophic level. There is no donut hole for brand named drugs in 2020.
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Delegates to Texas Silver-Haired Legislature The 18th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) convened on the floor of the House of Representatives in Austin, Texas, in July. Eight-five delegates from the 28 Districts in Texas were sworn in for a two-year term by the Honorable Donna Howard, member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 48 (Travis County). South Plains District Advocates for Seniors who attended the TSHL Session in Austin were Tom and Linda Hesse, Mary Jo Collins, Dolores Garcia, and Joan Blackmon. This five-day meeting was the first of three TSHL sessions over the next
12 months. The delegates will research senior issues in Texas, prepare resolutions for proposed legislation, pass them through committee, and vote on them in full chamber next May. Approved resolutions will be included in a 2020 TSHL Legislative Report that will be delivered to all Legislators, as well as to the Governor and Lt. Governor, in advance of the 2021 State session. The Honorable Rhonda M. Rogers was elected Speaker for the 2019-2021 legislative term. Rogers represents the Ark-Tex District Area on Aging (AAA) and lives in Paris, (See South Plains, Page 13)
Delegates to the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature from the South Plains Region are, front row, Cathy Pope, Tom Hess, and Linda Hess; back row, Mary Jo Collins, Dolores Garcia, Senator Charles Perry, Chris Shoop, Joan Blackmon, They represent the 15-county area through the South Plains Association of Governments, Area Agency on Aging and can make presentations about their activities to groups. Call 806-535-3447 for information.
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Texas. She has served on TSHL since 2015, is a retired military officer, and taught at the high school, junior college, and university levels. Elected to serve on the TSHL executive committee with Rogers, are Speaker Pro Tem Dr. Sharron (Sherry) Hubbard, of the Concho Valley District; Deputy Speaker Pro Tem Barbara Adylett from the Heart of Texas District; Comptroller Barbie Butler-Johnson of the Brazos Valley District; and Secretary Pam Edgerley representing the Brazos Valley District. Outgoing Speaker, the Honorable Walter Graham, was named Speaker Emeritus during the closing session. Graham represents the West Central Texas District and served as Speaker from 2008-2013 and from 20172019. Rogers praised Graham for his dedication, commitment, and hard work for the Texas senior population. “Walter Graham has
served in virtually every office in the Texas SilverHaired Legislature during his 8 terms. His leadership has resulted in countless bills that have been passed into law, and I know he will continue to serve our citizens and this great state as Speaker Emeritus,” she said. The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature is a non-partisan body created by the 69 th Texas Legislature with the adoption of SCR 37, on April 3, 1985. Since its inception, some 684 seniors have been elected to serve in TSHL. The vision of TSHL is that “the applied wisdom, energy, and experience of aging will improve the lives of all Texans through education, knowledge, and involvement in legislation and governmental affairs.” Among the legislation the advocacy group has worked in past sessions to get enacted into law is legislation that increased the financial strength of the
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Golden Gazette • October 2019 • Page 15 Oct. 1 - National Homemade Cookies Day
Gem & Mineral Society
7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org.
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Oct. 2 - National Kale Day Oct. 3 - Boyfriends Day
Conversation Café: Basics of Facebook
2 p.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B - West Parking Garage – Computer Lab, (at the corner of 21st and Louisville Avenue) Create your own Facebook page. Space is limited so RSVP soon by calling 806-7250094 Oct. 4 - World Smile 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. Oct. 5 - Do Something Nice
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. Oct. 6 - Mad Hatter Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Oct. 7 - Bald and Free Day Oct. 8 - Touch Tag Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Lunch Bunch:
Cast Iron Grill, 11:30 a.m., 620 19th St. Join us for a meal full of boots, pie, and chicken fry! Yummy, country food to fill up your stomachs and your hearts. Members must each pay for their own meal. RSVP to 806-725-0094
Stroke & Brain Injury
Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222.
Lubbock Area Amputee
Support Group – at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-7485870 for more info.
Quilters
The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. Oct. 9 - Curious Events Day Oct. 10 - Angel Food Cake
Caregiver Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565.
Forever Young: A lifestyle, health, & active aging expo.
Presented by Covenant Health Senior Care. Knipling Education Conference Center. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free, come-and-go expo will feature booths filled with a variety of opportunities and information for you to learn more about what Lubbock has to offer. Booths will include Covenant Hospital
services, health education tips, several senior centers, local businesses, and other engaging and unique activities that will offer you a plethora of new ways to stay forever young. 806725-0094.
Hub City B-B-Q cookoff
5 to 8 p.m. at South Plains Fairgrounds. $30 tickets, sponsored by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 11 - It’s My Party Day
Oktoberfest
6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11 at Frazier Alumni Pavilion. $40 per person to benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels and other nonprofits. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Lubbock.
New Neighbors Club
Analon Gilbreath, story teller, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. $15, RSVP required to Marilyn. bals@ttu.edu or 806-7915217. Oct. 12 - Old Farmer’s Day
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Major David Worthy, director Lubbock Salvation Army, “Behind the Red Shield” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
Gun & Blade Show
Lubbock Civic Center, $7 for adults, under 12 free. Guns, knives, ammo, holsters, accessories, coins, jewelry, collectibles. Oct. 13 - Skeptics Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice;
3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org.
Gun & Blade Show
Lubbock Civic Center, $7 for adults, under 12 free. Guns, knives, ammo, holsters, accessories, coins, jewelry, collectibles. Oct. 14 – Columbus Day
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. Oct. 15 - White Cane Safety
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Oct. 16 - Dictionary Day Oct. 17 - Pasta Day
SeniorCare 101
Brunch 9 to 10 a.m in the Knipling Education Conference Center – learn about SeniorCare and events. Oct. 18 - No Beard Day Oct. 19 - Evaluate Your Life
Wolfforth Craft Fair
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. Oct. 20 - Brandied Fruit Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Oct. 21 - Pumpkin Cheesecake Oct. 22 - National Nut Day
10 on Tuesday
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Senior Connection
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. come-andgo, 4925 Marsha Sharp Freeway (between Slide and Quaker). Dog costume show, roulette wheel for door prizes, boutique fashion show, songs by Jess, sweets for seniors, quilt display, music, products & services for seniors. Oct. 24 - Bologna Day Oct. 25 - Frankenstein Friday
Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Shadow Hills, 6202 4th St. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. homemade crafts, jewelry, baked goods, pecans & custom orders. Hot lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Better Living Breakfast Club
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The Hill Country Series – ‘Finis’
Dear Folks, this is the last column on the Hill Country, which includes San Antonio. I couldn’t conclude this 3-part series without writing about the last 2 great dining experiences in San Antonio. 1st was Paloma Blanca located in Alamo Heights. This establishment boasts an outdoor fountain, lush landscaping, 3 culinary awards, and fantastic food. Their Mexican cuisine is influenced by the interior and coastal regions of Mexico and not the usual “Tex-Mex.” They have been hugely successful since opening in 1997. The extensive menu offered four different Chili Relleno entrees – all using my favorite, Poblano Chilies. My choice was the traditional “de Carne” – excellent. All my family members ordered different items, and everyone enjoyed his selection. The 2nd Mexican restaurant we were invited to
was El Mirasol. The familyowned business opened in 1979 and now has 3 locations. The recipes handed down for generations have contributed to their success. My choice was the Chili Relleno, (which also uses the Poblano Pepper) and was stuffed with mozzarella cheese. The delicious Ranchero Sauce completed the entrée with the usual sides of rice and beans. The mozzarella was different from the usual Mexican cheeses, but no less delicious. For dessert ordered was flan. It was truly authentic. Many years ago, my husband and I traveled to the interior of Mexico. That’s when I found out about “real” flan. The folks told me the egg mixture is pressure cooked. It somehow turns out to be quite firm and is then cut in to serving portions. The caramel-type syrup topping is actually on
the bottom when being processed, go figure. Either of these two restaurants, I would highly recommend as a new dining experience on your next visit to San Antonio. Now for another “tid-bit” of info. Recent Lubbock news has announced the HEB grocery chain is opening a location in southwest Lubbock. I must tell you about the HEB stores I’ve shopped at during the several visits to San Antonio. The closest one to granddaughter’s home is comparable to our Market Street on 50th and Indiana in size. Another one is comparable to the Market Street at 98th and Quaker. On the last trip, grandson-in-law took me to the gigantic one in the Quarry Center. It is far and above the biggest grocery store I’ve ever seen. One could get lost in this one. He wanted to shop there because of their extensive seafood department. This place has to be seen to be believed. I’ve been told if an item is not there, it doesn’t exist. What size store will we get here in Lubbock – large, larger, or gigantic? Stay tuned. All in all, our 10-day trip to San Antonio and surrounding Hill Country area was a great thrill. Of course the best part was visiting my precious great-granddaughter. Until next time, happy fall. Cathy Easter
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9 - 10 a.m. in the Knipling Education Conference Center, Room E Oct. 26 - Make a Difference
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Registration at 9 a.m., at Lubbock Moonlight Musical Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway. Ceremony at 10 a.m., Walk at 10:30 a.m., 806-205-5365 or dmbanta@ alz.org.
Oct. 28 - Plush Animal Lover’s Day Oct. 29 - Hermit Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Oct. 30 - Candy Corn Day Oct. 31 – Halloween
Coming in November Procesion - Nov. 1 at the Buddy Holly Center Daylight Saving Time ends Arts & Crafts Bazaar – 2 a.m. Nov. 3 Shadow Hills, 6202 4th St. Celebracion – through Nov. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. homemade 10, Exhibit of artwork that crafts, jewelry, baked goods, explores history & meaning pecans & custom orders. behind Dia de los Muertos. Spur Show and Auction Veterans Day – ‘Honoring 5:30 to 9 p.m., McKenzieThose Who Served’ – 10 Merket Alumni Center, a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, Si17th & University on the lent Wings Museum, 6202 Texas Tech campus. $75 N. I-27, free admission. per person, benefits WomNote: To add an event, delete en’s Protective Services, an event, or make changes, email 806-317-4727 or pjones@ maedwards@wordpub.com or wpslubbock.org. call 744-2220 by the 20th of the
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Mayor Dan Pope, $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Oct. 27 - Tell a Story Day
month for the following month’s publication.
Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame First Presbyterian Church for the past. Let us accept 10:30 a.m., where you can our own responsibility for have a place and a voice; the future. 3814 130th St., 763-0401 – John F. Kennedy FPCLubbock.org.
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Meals on Wheels receives $5,000 Bayer Fund grant
Employees from Bayer U.S. Crop Science Research and Development recommended Lubbock Meals on Wheels receive a $5,000 grant from Bayer Fund. Funds from the grant will be used to begin meal delivery in Wolfforth. “We have received calls from people needing meal delivery service in Wolfforth for several years. These funds will cover the start-up costs associated with beginning a meal delivery program in Wolfforth,” said Mary Gerlach, assistant director at Lubbock Meals on Wheels. “Lubbock Meals on Wheel is not government funded. All support and donations remain local and serve the Lubbock and Wolfforth communities.” Luke Carpenter is the site lead at Lubbock Research and Development, Bayer. “Advancing life – that’s what we at Bayer are all about,” Carpenter said. “Lubbock Meals on Wheels performs an amazing service for the Lubbock community.” In 2019, Bayer Fund awarded more than $1.4 million through this program to nonprofit organizations in rural communities to help address essential needs in food & nutrition, STEM education, and community development. Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. have received more than $7 million through this program over the last five years.
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Early prayer books and many almanacs often contained calendars with saints’ holidays and religious holidays printed in red ink because they were so special. This tradition gave us the phrase “red letter days.” As I read various sources, I encounter new words. I read that a woman was struck in her popliteal. I cautiously looked up popliteal and discovered that is the area in back of a knee. Dixon Lewis (1802 – 1848) was a U.S. senator from Alabama. I mention this particular legislator because he weighed more than 500 pounds. He had a special chair built and placed
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By James K. White at his senatorial desk in order to accommodate his immense girth and bulk. In 1881, President Chester A. Arthur held a garage sale on the White House Lawn. He raised about $8,000 which was used to finance refurnishing and refurbishing the White House. The year was 1946 when zoologists introduced beavers to southern regions of Argentina where none of the Castor Canadensis had previously existed. The program was a
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super success. Twenty beavers were initially released, and the 2018 count was estimated to be 100,000. A really spooky “musical” instrument was invented by a cellist/physicist Léon Theremin in 1919. He immodestly dubbed the newfangled instrument the Theremin. One “plays” the instrument by never touching it, but by moving one’s hand or fingers between two electrically charged antennae. Spooky sounds result. That “ooo-eee” noises one
hears in science fiction movies and TV shows are most likely resonations from a Theremin. Meanwhile farther north, warmer temperatures have caused large quantities of methane gas to bubble up in hundreds of small and large lakes within the Arctic Circle. Scientists have drilled holes in the ice at selected sites and ignited the natural gas. The resulting flares make quite a show across regions near Fairbanks. Smoking on lakes is discouraged.
Giant Indian squirrels (Ratufa indica) are neither Apache nor Navajo rodents. They are squirrels native to India. The brilliantly colored leapers can weigh more than 4 pounds and jump distances exceeding 20 feet from branch to branch. They are impressive squirrels. ZIP Code is the abbreviation for Zoning Improvement Plan Code. In an unrelated vein: a group of pheasants is called a nide while a group of mules is said to be a span. Rattlesnakes are immune to rattlesnake venom. Most likely, you are not. May you experience a truly wonderful day. Ooo-eee.
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In four of its six seasons (1951 to 1957), “I Love Lucy” was the mostwatched television show in America. It was an amazing success, especially when one considers a major obstacle that had to be overcome before the show was allowed on the air. CBS had been lukewarm about the idea of a TV series in which former B-movie actress Lucille Ball was married to—horrors!—a “foreign” man. She and real-life husband Desi Arnaz argued to the contrary, claiming that mainstream audiences tuning in really wouldn’t care. In 1950, to prove their point, the two crafted a sort of vaudevillian-type skit when Arnaz’s popular rhumba band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, hit the tour road. Surprised audiences roared with laughter each night at Ball’s antics when she would interrupt Arnaz’s performance by lugging a cello onstage and insisting that she was owed an audition with his band. Finally, CBS reluctantly approved the show and moved ahead with developing television’s first sitcom featuring an “interracial couple.” When Arnaz suggested
filming the show using three drinking. (He never disapcameras, CBS balked again, pointed.) Vivian Vance was to become Ethel Mertz. In her contract, she agreed to wear frumpy clothes and stay 20 pounds heavier this time over expenses than Ball in order to apinvolved. Arnaz and Ball pear older. The role rankled then offered CBS a deal: the Vance, a former model who couple would take massive was only five years oldsalary cuts if their nascent er than Ball and 22 years company, Desilu Produc- younger than Frawley. Polls by both ABC News tions, could own the filmed product outright later. CBS and People magazine in 2012 eagerly swallowed the bait. named “I Love Lucy” the Years later, the high-quality Best TV Show of All Time. film images the Arnazes A number of factors conoffered proved immensely tributed: innovative filming popular when it came to syn- techniques; Ball’s flair for physical comedy; Arnaz’s dicating reruns. “I Love Lucy” became business acumen; top-notch the first TV show to feature stories from writers Mada pregnant woman (Ball elyn Pugh Davis and Bob was carrying Desi, Jr. at the Carroll, Jr.; the series being time). But CBS didn’t allow the first scripted television the word “pregnant” to be show shot on 35 mm film; spoken on television back the use of three cameras in then, so “expecting” was a live-audience setting; the first television series with an utilized instead. Or, as Arnaz would say in ensemble cast. “I Love Lucy” collecthis prominent Cuban accent, ed five prestigious Emmy “spectin’.” On the show, the couple’s Awards during the course of best friends and landlords its long run. The couple divorced in were Fred and Ethel Mertz. William Frawley, a hard- 1960 but remained close drinking ex-vaudevillian, friends. Until the end of his life, was hired as Fred Mertz with the proviso that he would Arnaz often maintained, “’I forfeit his job if he was ever Love Lucy’ was never just absent on the set due to his a title.”
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Coordinating long-term care with government benefits
If you’re a senior, what will you do if your health deteriorates? If you must enter a nursing home, how will you pay for it? Fortunately, you may have several options. One such option is long-term care insurance (LTCI). Government-regulated programs can also help - Medicare, Medigap, and Medicaid. If you lack sufficient resources to pay for long-term care, should you buy LTCI, rely only on government programs, or use an LTCI policy to supplement government benefits? Before you can answer, you’ll need to know what types of long-term care are covered under each program. Figuring out where one program leaves
off and another begins can be a challenge, so here’s an overview.
3 types of long-term care
Skilled care, intermediate care, and custodial care.
What is skilled care?
Round-the-clock care, ordered by a doctor, and usually delivered by a skilled medical worker.
Medicare’s coverage of skilled care
Medicare provides 100 percent coverage for the first 20 days in each year that you’re in a skilled care facility – as long as certain conditions are met: ■ 3 consecutive days in the hospital for the same condition
■ Hospital stay must be within 30 days of the time you enter the skilled care facility ■ Skilled care must be provided in a certified facility You are required to pay a daily co-payment for the 21st through 100th day in a skilled care facility, but Medicare covers any expenses beyond this amount. Medicare provides no coverage for expenses incurred after the 100th day.
Medigap’s coverage of skilled care
Medigap is supplemental health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill in some of the gaps in Medicare’s coverage. Most Medigap plans cover your daily Medicare copayment for the 21st to 100th day of skilled care.
Long-term care insurance’s coverage of skilled care
LTCI pays a selected dollar amount per day for a specified period for certain forms of care in nursing homes and other settings. You’ll need LTCI if you want coverage beyond the 100th day of care in a skilled care facility. Many people who enter such facilities stay for several years, and LTCI can provide valuable financial protection.
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What is intermediate care?
Care needed on only an occasional basis (daily or a few times a week), and is less specialized than skilled care.
Medicare & intermediate care
Medicare covers skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and speech therapy services provided in your home, but only if you are confined to your home and a doctor orders the services. Intermediate care in a nursing home is typically not covered by Medicare.
Medigap & intermediate care
Most Medigap policies provide an additional $40 per at-home visit for intermediate care, if a doctor orders the services as a follow-up to an injury or illness. Intermediate care received in a nursing home is typically not covered by Medigap.
LTCI & intermediate care
Most LTCI policies provide coverage for intermediate care services provided in the home or in a facility. If you have the coverage for either home or facility care, LTCI will cover all three levels of care. Many LTCI policies cover care received in continuing care retirement communities, assisted-living centers, and adult day-care centers.
What is custodial care?
Care is provided to assist in performing the activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, eating, and dressing). This type of care can be provided at home or in a facility.
Medicare & Medigap don’t cover custodial care
Medicare and Medigap provide no coverage for custodial care.
LTCI does cover custodial care
If you are concerned about coverage for custodial care, an LTCI policy may be appropriate. Many policies also include coverage for light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry services. If you have the coverage for either home or facility care, it will cover all three levels of care. When you’re shopping for an LTCI policy, keep in mind that most long-term care is custodial in nature.
Using Medicaid to pay for long-term care expenses
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The companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults, according
to Florida State University researchers. The study, funded by The Gerontological Society of America and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in The Gerontologist, examined depressive symptoms and loneliness among people age 50 and older who experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce. “Increasingly, there’s evidence that our social support networks are really beneficial for maintaining our mental health following stressful events, despite the devastation we experience in later life when we experience major social losses,” said Dawn Carr, Ph.D., FGSA, lead author and an FSU associate professor of sociology. “I was interested in understanding alternatives to human networks for buffering the psychological consequences of spousal loss.” Carr and her team compared individuals who expe-
rienced the loss of a spouse to those who stayed continuously married. Then they explored whether the effects of spousal loss differed for those who had a pet at the time of the death or divorce. They found all individuals who lost their spouse experienced higher levels of depression. However, people without a pet experienced more significant increases in depressive symptoms and higher loneliness than those who had pets. In fact, those who had a pet and experienced the death or divorce of their spouse were no lonelier than older adults who didn’t experience one of those events. “That’s an important and impressive finding,” Carr said. “Experiencing some depression after a loss is normal, but we usually are able to adjust over time to these losses. Persistent loneliness, on the other hand, is associated with greater incidents of mortality and faster onset
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of disability, which means it’s especially bad for your health. Our findings suggest that pets could help individuals avoid the negative consequences of loneliness after a loss.” Carr’s team used data from a sample of older adults who participated in an experimental survey about human animal interaction as part of the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study in 2012, and linked the data with additional data collected between 2008 and 2014. They identified pet owners as those participants who either had a cat or a dog. “In everyday life, having a cat or dog may not make you healthier,” Carr said. “But when facing a stressful event, we might lean on a pet for support. You can talk to your dog. They’re not going to tell you you’re a bad person, they’re just going to love you. Or you can pet your cat, and it’s calming.” Carr suggested part of the
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Robotic therapy device helps in Trustpoint Rehabilitation Trustpoint Rehabilitation bilitation therapy center, the robotic equipment designed suffering from severely disHospital of Lubbock has Lokomat Pro. to aid patients who must abling injuries and illnesses, a new addition to its rehaIt is a specialized piece of relearn how to walk after such as stroke and spinal cord injuries. The Lokomat can treat both adult and pediatric patients. “Robot-assisted therapy is at the intersection of cuttingedge technology and clinical expertise,” said Craig Bragg, CEO of Trustpoint. “We are incredibly proud to be able to offer this advanced equipment and therapeutic program for patients.” The Lokomat is an exoskeleton robot that helps sup-
port patients while they walk on a treadmill platform. It uses sensor to monitor movement, providing valuable feedback to both the therapist and the patient. The equipment features game-like exercise programs designed to help motivate patients to achieve their rehab goals. The Lokomat was purchased with funds raised by Covenant Health Foundation. Trustpoint is a joint venture between Covenant Health and Ernest Health.
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Dr. E.C. Leslie leaves behind great legacy in LISD Dr. E.C. Leslie, 88, a longtime educator and former Lubbock ISD superintendent, died Sept. 13. Leslie served Lubbock ISD for more than 30 years. He began his career in 1957 as an American History teacher and baseball coach at Lubbock High School. In 1961 he became the counselor at Lubbock High and later served as the school’s assistant principal and principal. After serving as the principal at Lubbock High for four years, Leslie beDr. E.C. Leslie came the assistant superintendent for Lubbock ISD. In 1984, he was named superintendent, and he served in that role until his retirement in 1989. Prior to his career in Lubbock ISD, Leslie signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates at the age of 19 and played on their minor league team for two years. He left baseball in 1952 to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned to baseball after the war and played for two additional years in the minor leagues. It was during his time with the Lubbock Hubbers that
Leslie decided to make Lubbock his home.
Earlier this year, Dr. Leslie vice to Lubbock ISD when Westerner baseball field was was recognized for his ser- the Lubbock High School named in his honor.
A line-up of greats: Wayne Havens, former Lubbock ISD Superintendent; Gib Weaver, former Lubbock ISD administrator; Dr. Tim Leslie (E.C.’s son); Dr. E.C. Leslie; Dr. Bill Dean, baseball player, Texas Tech professor, and former president and CEO of the Tech alumni association; Monte Hasie, former Lubbock ISD trustee and State Board of Education member; Pete Ragus, former Lubbock ISD athletic director; Doug Young, Lubbock High School principal; Mike Meeks, Lubbock ISD athletic director; and Dr. Kathy Rollo, Lubbock ISD Superintendent.
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