Golden Gazette October 2020 by Gary McDonald

Volume 32, Number 10

October 2020

In October & Inside Texas Tech Football Oct. 3 Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas Oct. 10 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa Oct. 24 West Virginia in Lubbock Oct. 31 Oklahoma in Lubbock

2nd First Friday Art Trail 5th Last Day to Register to Vote 9th New Neighbors .......... page 6 12th Columbus Day 13th Christian Women ..... page 8 13th – 30th Early Voting 15th to Dec. 7: Medicare Open Enrollment 31st Halloween Airport renovations ...... page 12 VOTE: Candidates on the ballot ........... page 19 Coming in November 1st Time change 3rd Election Day

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2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Different walk, same reasons

The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: the commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere — on every sidewalk, track and trail. Health and safety are top priorities. This year’s event won’t be a large inperson gathering — instead, walks will be held in small teams of friends and family while others in the community do the same. We are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Go to ‘Alz.org’ to ‘Get Involved’ to ‘Find Your Walk’ and join the cause. The opening and promise garden ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 31. And a celebration party will commence at 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Talk to a dementia expert 24/7 by calling 800-272-3900.

10 Early Signs & Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking the same questions over and over, and increasingly needing to rely on memory aids (e.g., reminder (See Walk to End, Page 15)

How to vote in Texas

Register to vote by Oct. 5 Vote early – Oct. 13-30 Vote on Election Day – Nov. 3 Voter ID required – 1 of these forms of photo ID: - Texas Driver License - Texas Election ID Certificate - Texas Personal ID Card - Texas Handgun License - U.S. Citizenship Certificate with Photo - U.S. Military ID Card with Photo - U.S. Passport VoteTexas.gov: a website devoted to keeping voters informed. (See page 19 for a listing of candidates on the Lubbock County ballot.)

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National Ranching Heritage Donors have contributed more than $100,000 to add the Spur Ranch Church as the 52nd structure in the 19-acre historic park of the National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech. “The 1912 church will be an excellent addition to our historic park,” said Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the center. “Churches served as a central gathering point and unifier for many ranching communities. Faith and community were critical in places where neighbors were scattered across many miles.”

Campbell said the ranching center has searched for a frontier church almost from the beginning of its founding in the late 1960s. He explained that every structure assembled in the historic park is intended to represent the birth, growth and maturity of ranching. Churches were important to the westward expansion as a gathering place for frontier families and sometimes even served as a school room. The one-room church was built in 1912 on land donated by Spur Ranch owners descended from S.M. Sw-

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enson, who moved to Texas from Sweden in the 1830s. Swenson’s sons purchased the ranch in 1906 from the Espuela (Spur) Land and Cattle Co. of London. The Swenson brothers platted the town of Spur in 1909 on land that belonged to the ranch. New residents to the frontier town began to inquire about a church on ranch land donated by the Swenson family. “Your settlement is so new that it does not appear on any map to which we have access,” responded the Episcopal Archbishop of Dallas in 1910. Determined to prove their commitment, members of the new community wrote a joint letter to the Episcopal Diocese committing financial pledges to building the church. By 1912 the congregation had a new place of worship and chose to name it Trinity Mission. From the early 1880s through the turn of the century, European financiers and their descendants were heavily involved in cattle ranching and land purchases in Texas. Because the Episcopal Church is the American branch of Europe’s Anglican Church, Campbell said a strong Episcopal presence developed among early ranching families and their cowboys. Trinity Mission thrived for decades until the 1940s when the war effort began to

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Center adds Spur Ranch Church to historic park

This one-room church was originally built in 1912 on land donated by the Spur Ranch at the edge of the new settlement called Spur, Texas. The 108-year-old church will soon become the 52nd structure in the National Ranching Heritage Center historic park. Both the interior and exterior will be restored to its original 1912 appearance, and the church will retain its original pews, altar and podium. (Continued from Page 2)

claim cowboys for soldiers and the nation’s population migrated to larger cities. The inactive mission became the property of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas in 1949, and the diocese moved the church 153 miles to Hereford, Texas. The land reverted back to the Swenson family, and the newly located church was renamed Saint Thomas Mission. When the Saint Thomas congregation outgrew the building during the post-war The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. – Paulo Coelho

boom, the diocese moved the church again in 1955 to Brownfield, Texas. The new congregation chose the name Good Shepherd and continued to meet for more than 60 years until an aging population and reduced attendance resulted in a final service on Christmas Eve 2018. Negotiations between the diocese and board members of the Ranching Heritage Association, a non-profit member organization that supports the programs of the NRHC, resulted in the diocese donating the church to the NRHC historic park. The RHA began fundraising efforts to raise the more

than $100,000 needed to move the structure 40 miles north to Lubbock, set it on a foundation, restore the building to its 1912 appearance, add sidewalks and signage, and support ongoing maintenance and preservation. The building will be moved intact with most of the furnishings, including the original pews, altar and podium.

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‘Fire and Rain’ – ‘the plans they made put an end to you’ He was just 22 when his introspective breakout single on Warner Records made James Taylor an international pop star. Born in Boston in 1948, he was the second of five children, and the son of a prominent doctor father and an aspiring opera-singer mother. After the Taylors moved to North Carolina, James studied the cello before switching to the guitar. At a private boarding school as a teenager, he proved to be bright but uncomfortable in the highpressure, college-prep setting. He enrolled at the public Chapel Hill High School but, depressed and insecure, dropped out during his junior year. In time, though, Taylor earned his diploma at a psychiatric hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. He and a musician friend

moved to New York, formed the Flying Machine band, and gigged around Greenwich Village, where James began shooting heroin. The group released one single, which went unnoticed, and the discouraged musicians disbanded. Eventually, Ta y l o r d e cided to move to London alone, where he auditioned for Beatlesowned Apple Records and became the first non-British act signed to the prestigious (but, as it turned out, shortlived) label. While his debut album contained such now-classic tracks as “Carolina in My Mind,” his Apple disc tanked, due primarily to Taylor’s drug issues and the

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Beatles’ label falling apart. Back in the states, James signed with Warner Records and cut the album “Sweet Baby James,” which featured “Fire and Rain.” Listeners often dug deeply in trying to analyze Taylor’s poignant

lyric lines; a 1972 Rolling Stone magazine interview managed to shed quite a bit of light on the song’s three seemingly disparate verses. “The first verse is about my reactions to the death of a friend,” James explained. Suzanne Schnerr was a young woman who had befriended Taylor during his

Flying Machine days. Later, at a mental-health facility, she committed suicide after being assigned an isolation cell. Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you … He continues, “The second verse is about my arrival (back) in this country with a monkey on my back.” Here he implores Jesus to give him the strength he needs to survive his potentially lethal heroin addiction. My body’s aching and my time is at hand … In conclusion, Taylor candidly offers, “The third verse of that song refers to my recuperation in Austin Riggs (a psychiatric hospital

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in Stockbridge, Massachusetts), which lasted about five months.” Here he faced the reality of the demise of his youthful, idealistic goals. Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground … Later, on NPR, Taylor said of his first hit record, “It did come very, very fast. But it was a great relief. It relieved a lot of tension. There were things I needed to get rid of.” Although the five-time Grammy winner intensely dislikes hearing his songs on the radio, he understands that “Fire and Rain” is one of his most anticipated concert pieces yet admits, “I’m surprised really how durable it is or how reliable the connection, the emotional connection it makes.”

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Lubbock Music NOW 2020 artists The Lubbock Music NOW 2020 album lineup is complete and features 21 artists who provide the soundtrack for the city. This year’s album includes 10 artists who are new to the project, a record number of first-time acts. Since the Lubbock Music NOW project debuted in 2016, this year’s album brings the total number of songs by local artists featured on the album to 93. The artists selected for the 2020 Lubbock Music NOW album, with song titles, are: Alma Quartet “Solitude” Bob Simpson “Tell Me” Cade Gregg - “Faith” Calistro Junior Vasquez - “Blue” Cary and Steve “Playscape” Chris Bone Garza “World We Live In” Clifton Castle “Unbreakable Walls” D.G. Flewellyn “Just Let Me Love You” Drake Hayes Band “Nowhere Texas” Hannah Jackson “Prairie Eyes” Heather Savonne “Found in You” Jenni Dale Lord Band “Smile” Jerry Serrano “Dig Your Grave” Keedra Johnson “Nobody” Madelyn Mandry “Fall for You”

Outwest “Simple Feelings” Petrichor, Ltd. “The Other Side” southstate “Myb Nxt Yr” Spur 327 Band “82 to Idalou” Steve Garry “Flatland Blues” Thomas Craig Elliott “Runaround Blues” The album release is set for fall 2020 and will feature the artists playing their song along with some surprise guests. “Each year we work to produce a compilation album that represents the myriad styles of music played in Lubbock,” said James Eppler, Civic Lubbock Inc. board member and chair of the Lubbock Entertainment Committee, which oversees the project. “This year’s

album features a great mix of genres from country to alternative, jazz to hip hop.” Artists submitted original, studio-produced songs for consideration in April. A final group of songs were judged by a panel of past and current members of the Texas Branch of The Recording Academy (Texas Grammy Board). Judges were given only song numbers. “The judges indicated they were impressed with the overall quality of the music,” said Don Caldwell, nationally known music producer and performer and member of the Lubbock Music NOW committee. “One judge even commented that one of the songs, ‘needed to be on the air now,’ and that it blew her away! There has never been a question that Lubbock tal-

ent is superior. But hearing comments like this from a seasoned professional solidifies that fact.” Caldwell points to music industry giants such as Buddy Holly, Bob Wills, Mac Davis, Terry Allen, the Maines Brothers, the Dixie

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We take eyesight for granted until a problem arises However, I have a lot more time to listen to a video while I am cooking dinner or dressing, so I haven’t read the complete book, but I know the information. Just like I am interested in macular degeneration because I have it, he had problems he was attempting to solve, and that is what took him on his journey of discovery. It is not clear to many people: when you don’t feel well, look to your food. When you have a problem: look to your food. If you have a disease: look to your The New Neighbors Club for Vulnerable Adults” prefood. Hippocrates said: “Let will hold its monthly meet- sented by Clinton Thetford, food be your medicine.” ing at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at emergency management coGreat, but what should I eat, the Lubbock Women’s Club, ordinator, LEPC Chair, Lubright? 2020 Broadway. Lunch is bock County Texas. When in high school, a $17, and reservations must Contact Peggy Dyess at friend of mine when to a derbe made at least 3 days be- peggydyess54@gmail.com. matologist. She told me the fore the event. All reserva- Because of COVID-19, it is doctor told her, “It doesn’t tions must be paid for, so be requested that payment be matter what you eat.” He sure to cancel if you cannot made by check. was referring to her skin conattend. The Lubbock Women’s dition. Even as a high school The program is “Impor- Club is limited to 50% ocgirl, that didn’t make sense tance of Emergency Planning cupancy. to me. That is why I remember it all these years later. If the food you eat creates your body, why wouldn’t it matter what you eat? That is like saying you can build a house with rotten wood. Who would do that? No one. Sometimes education gets in a person’s way. “Sometimes we grow blinders.” We have our bias. We do Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday what we are taught. But how Keep Lubbock Beautiful many of us are taught to A new litter-prevention program: “10 on Tuesday” Working toward a clean, litter-free city think outside the box? In the www.keeplubbockbeautiful.org 806-775-3149 doctor world, if you act outI want to tell you about the work of Dr. Chris Knobbe. Once in a while you come across someone and know this person is making a major contribution to the world. For me, Dr. Chris Knobbe is doing just that. Go to YouTube.com on your computer and put his name in the search menu. You will find he has numerous videos. One is titled “The diseases of civilization” another is “Diet” and another is “Macular degeneration.” I

was pulled in by the macular degeneration. We all want to read or hear about something that will help us, and I have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. I first saw him being interviewed by Dr. Joseph Mercola on Mercola’s website. He was introducing his new book that was written from his research. Of course, I immediately ordered his book on macular degeneration. It is an exceptional book that I’m making my way though.

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side your box, you might be sanctioned. You could lose your license. People are controlled. No one person can know everything. There is so

my video of the year! If you watch that video, you will get the basic information he presents. If you work in some capacity with eyes, you

much information, and to be effective, we have to focus. When you see a long term study, one that is over decades, where the graphs are the same as in rising rates of macular degeneration, or rheumatoid, or obesity or any other chronic disease that correlates with another chart, you have to put a little time in to understanding what you are seeing. Dr. Knobbe has all the documentation that the increase of vegetable and seed oils in our cooking/eating, basically eating processed foods, is what has influenced the rise in these diseases. Since he is an eye doctor, he specifically focuses on macular degeneration. There is some relief in just knowing if you have a disease process, you can affect it by changing a few habits. If you look on my website, a few weeks ago, I gave a health tip that was called “Oils.” That presentation was so fast moving and informative that I want to say that is

will want to order the book. We have often heard, “your eyes are the window to the soul.” I do not know about that. But I do know we live in a beautiful world with clouds and stars, and green grass. Nature is drop-dead gorgeous. Just looking at the ocean or a lake or a mountain view is healing. We can all feel that. And we want to see the faces of the children in our lives. That baby is beautiful, right? There is something about genetics because, you know, your grandkids are the cutest around, right? That is called love, and we view it with our eyes. There is so much value in being able to see. We take eyesight for granted until a problem arises that threatens our sight. We are older, and we are set in our ways, but the threat of losing your eye-sight might spur you to make a few changes in your diet. Let’s hope so!

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Texas Historical Commission honors Lubbock County The Texas Historical Commission recognized the Lubbock County Historical Commission with a Distinguished Service Award for the 2019 year of service. This annual award affirms that Lubbock is documenting ongoing, well-rounded programs of history and preservation-related projects that enrich local communities. This is the 12th consecutive year Lubbock County has been recognized with the award. My husband and I decided we don’t want to have children. We’ll be telling them tonight at dinner.

“The Distinguished Service Award honors county historical commissions that go above and beyond to protect and promote local historic and cultural resources. They are essential to our agency’s efforts to save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas,” said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the Texas Historical Commission. Texas County Historical Commissions provided more than 444,000 volunteer hours in 2019, which is an in-kind donation to the state valued at more than $11 million. The volunteer appointees, as directed by county officials, initiate and conduct pro-

grams that preserve the historic and cultural resources of Texas. Last year, the 18 members of the Lubbock group contributed more than 2,600 hours to local projects, which included installations of Texas Historic Markers for the First Christian Church and Lubbock’s George and Helen Mahon Library. The Lubbock County Historical Commission is responsible for the more than 60 Texas historic markers in Lubbock County. For more information, visit thc.texas.gov/chcoutreach or contact the History Programs Division at 512463-5853.

Lubbock ISD approves tax rate The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees set the district’s tax rate for the 2020-2021 fiscal year at a board meeting and workshop in September. The adopted tax rate is $1.1514 per $100 of assessed valuation. The rate is a $0.0136 reduction from the 2019-2020 rate of $1.165. However, the adopted rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations

compared to the 2019-2020 rate due to an increase in property values. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 3.86 percent and will increase taxes on a $100,000 home by approximately $36.30 for maintenance and operations. Anyone else’s car getting 3 weeks to the gallon at the moment?

Lubbock Music NOW 2020 to release (Continued from Page 5)

next generation of outstanding Lubbock music,” he said. Each artist receives a $200 cash prize from Civic Lubbock, Inc. and copies of the album. The cover art for the 2020 Lubbock Music NOW album was designed by Dirk Fowler. Fowler, an associate professor in the School of Art at Texas Tech University, is a world-renowned graphic designer and a founding father of the off-set rock poster revival. His letterpress concert posters are collector’s items. The Lubbock Music NOW Facebook page will feature updates on the fall

album release and samples of the music. The album will be available for sale in the fall at H-E-B and other local businesses and by download. All proceeds from sales of the album will go to Civic Lubbock, Inc. to be invested in local music projects in-

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Christian Women to meet Oct. 13 Lubbock designated as a The luncheon is from Lubbock Christian Wom-

en’s Connection will meet Oct. 13 at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road. A ‘Bake Me Happy’ bake sale begins at 10:30 a.m. The bake sale will feature lots of sweets, treats and goodies to eat. It is the annual fall fundraiser.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Melody Grace speaking on “Grace is More than the Name on My Marriage Certiﬁcate” The buﬀet lunch and program cost is $15. RSVP by Oct. 8 to LubbockCWC@ gmail.com or call Virginia at 806-781-4653.

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Music Friendly Community

The Texas Music Office named Lubbock a Music Friendly Community in August during a virtual certification ceremony in partnership with the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation. “I am incredibly pleased that the State of Texas is recognizing Lubbock as a Texas Music Friendly Community,” said Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope. “With all due respect to other Texas cities, I think Lubbock is the original live music capital of the Lone Star State. “From country-western swing to early rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Buddy Holly, and onward from the Flatlanders to Josh Abbott, Lubbock’s musical heritage is exceptional, and we continue to produce great music and great music venues.” This designation further establishes Lubbock’s reputation as a community with a vibrant music scene and a rich pool of local talent. The cultural arts foundation will facilitate the music certification by serving as the liaison between the Texas Music Office and City of Lubbock and maintaining a shared music directory. A committee of 30 industry professionals will also work with the cultural arts foundation to guide the certification program and cultivate opportunities with-

in the Lubbock music industry. Connecting with the Texas Music Office offers musicians resources such as musician and venue directories, a referral network of more than 15,000 Texas music businesses, state-wide publicity, and a liaison between government offices and agencies. Lubbock will join major cities across the state including Waco, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio as cities fostering a thriving music scene. Since its inception in April 2020, efforts to secure this designation was the primary focus for Stacy Keith, director of the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation. Keith worked with local industry partners to highlight Lubbock’s qualifying char-

acteristics as a music-friendly community and partnered with local and state partners to achieve this recognition for Lubbock. “The Texas Music Friendly Community certification is a great honor for Lubbock and is a tribute to Lubbock’s dynamic music industry,” Keith said. “This project is the foundation’s first. Having been established in April 2020, we wanted to focus on what we could do to support our musicians and venues during this difficult time due to COVID-19. Lubbock’s music is incredibly important to our community, and we’re so proud to be a part of facilitating this program which showcases the rich music we have now as well as Lubbock’s historic musical roots.”

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The sex of a veggie & a couple of recipes Yes folks, not “gender.” That is incorrect English grammar. My dictionary’s definition is as follows: Gender is a category used in the analysis of nouns, pronouns, adjective The second definition pertains to “males and females as a group.” So as per my excellent education back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, I’m using the word “sex” correctly. In the past several years, our English language has been butchered, and in some languages verbs that determine agreement with modifiers, referents or grammatical forms.” Now that the words are properly defined, I’ll explain the difference of male or female in two of my favorite veggies.

all those seeds in the female. How to tell the difference you ask? Always look at the blossom end; a male is always smooth a female has an indention – that’s it! One “problem” exists – there are only a few males in an entire crate or shipment. The last time I was at Sprouts, the produce man allowed me to sort through an entire new box of eggplant; however, none were found. The only male I was able to get was from the few he had already taken off the display. I felt like I was on a “rescue mission.” At the end of this column you will see two of my favorite quick recipes using those males.

on the blossom end, some have three bumps and some have four. The four “bumps” is the best selection for stuffing. When the red, orange, or yellow go on sale, always take advantage of the lower price. They can be dried and put in freezer bags for later use. They’re great in omelets, stews, soups, sauces, etc. They do freeze well. Now for my two favorite eggplant recipes. Caution – these are addicting.

#1 recipe

Slice the eggplant in half inch rounds, peeled or not, then arrange on a foil lined cookie sheet. Next, smear a generous amount of regular mayo on each slice and cover Bell pepper with a generous amount of The second veggie is the Parmesan cheese. I always Eggplant bell pepper. I cannot be sure use the grated type from the First is my ever-loving which is which because shaker canister – any brand eggplant. Because of my seeds never seem to be a will do. Bake at 350 degrees Italian heritage, my grandma problem. All seeds are al- until they turn brown. The and mom always referred to ways easy to remove. The aroma is heavenly when they choosing a male because of difference in the “bells” is

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are just about ready. This original recipe was intended to be served as an appetizer or hors d’ouvres, but soon became a staple for meatless lunch or as a side veggie. Did you know that eggplants are a good source of protein?

#2 recipe Quick and easy – peel and cube a medium size eggplant, add salt and place in a glass Pyrex-type bowl with a lid and “nuke” until al dente or to your preference. I usu-

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ally stir once or twice while cooking. Next, drain off any liquid and then mix in your favorite spaghetti sauce. Use this on top of any pasta. I prefer angel hair (al dente). It’s soooo delicious! Another quick grammar lesson. Don’t use “idea” and “ideal” interchangeably. They have entirely different definitions! I hear them mixed up all the time. Until next month – Happy All Hallows Eve, Cathy Easter

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Signs of a great leader according to the Bible After a quick Google search – ‘leadership qualities from the Bible’ – resources became abundant. One of the most intriguing was a story by Victorino Abrugar. He explained how practical knowledge and wisdom from the Bible can help with discerning things and making good decisions. Abrugar said leaders have the power to shape the nation and the future of the next generation. Good leaders help guide and make large-scale decisions that will affect many people. Leaders lead in many ways, and no one leader has exactly the same traits as another. Listed here are 10 biblical qualities of a great leader.

1. They are humble servants.

“But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.” – Luke 22:26 (ESV)

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5. They lead in peacefulness and godliness.

because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;” 1 Peter 5:2 (NIV)

“For kings and all those in authority, that we may live 9. They lead by example. 2. They do not tolerate “Shepherd the flock of peaceful and quiet lives in all wrongdoing. godliness and holiness.” – 1 God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under “It is an abomination to Timothy 2:2 (NIV) compulsion, but willingly, as kings to commit wickedness: 6. Their words are God would have you; not for for the throne is established respectful. shameful gain, but eagerly; by righteousness.” – Prov“But avoid irreverent bab- not domineering over those erbs 16:12 (KJV) ble, for it will lead people 3. They are merciful and into more and more ungodli- in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” – 1 compassionate. ness.” 2 Timothy 2:16 (ESV) Peter 5:2-3 (ESV) “They will neither hunger 7. They have good 10. They are a good role nor thirst, nor will the desert advisers around them. model to anyone. heat or the sun beat upon “For lack of guidance a “Here is a trustworthy them. He who has compasnation falls, but many advis- saying: If anyone sets his sion on them will guide them ers make victory sure.” – heart on being an overseer, and lead them beside springs Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) he desires a noble task. Now of water.” – Isaiah 49:10 8. They have the will to the overseer must be above (NIV) reproach, the husband of serve; they’re not greedy 4. They do not tempt but one wife, temperate, for money. people to do evil. “Be shepherds of God’s self-controlled, respectable, “And lead us not into hospitable, able to teach, temptation, but deliver us flock that is under your care, not given to drunkenness, from the evil one.” – Mat- serving as overseers—not not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.” – 1 Timothy 3:1-3 (NIV) Great leaders help us have hope for a better tomorrow. (https://inspiringtips.com/signs-ofa-great-leader-bible/)

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Matthew McConaughey, Eva Longoria, George Strait, etc.  urge Texans to clean up their act  With a growing number of discarded face masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes found littering roadways and parking lots, Don’t mess with Texas called on the help of some celebrity friends to remind fellow Texans that the only safe way to dispose of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in a trash can.

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and country music legend George Strait are lending their voices to new video public service announcements (PSAs) that urge Texans to clean up their act, including proper disposal of used PPE. The PSAs will air on TV networks, cable channels and digital platforms starting this week. Other Texas celebrities

joining McConaughey and year with items discarded to litter in Texas. Those who litter weighs more than five Strait in raising awareness from vehicles accounting for are caught littering can face pounds, the fine can increase about the issue are Mark half of all litter. It is illegal a fine of $500. If the tossed up to $2,000. Cuban, Eva Longoria, Marsai Martin, Ally Brooke and Brittany Broski. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing a significant uptick in the amount of PPE litter. Not only is it unsightly, it is also harmful to the environment and a danger to public health,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for the Don’t mess with Texas campaign. “When you’re done with your masks, gloves and wipes, do the right thing and dispose of them properly. This simple action helps keep Texas clean and safe.” To promote pride in keeping Texas litter-free, Don’t mess with Texas cloth face masks are now available for purchase at TexasHighways. com in the Mercantile shop. The masks are washable and reusable, and include a pocket for a filter to be inserted. Approximately 362 million pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roads every

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Airport renovation project in Phase 3 The general contractor for the terminal building construction at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is moving from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of the project. The new consolidated baggage claim area is open for use. Passengers arriving at LBB will exit the secured area of the terminal building near Gate 8. “It’s really a complete overhaul of the terminal building,” said Kelly Campbell, director of aviation. “It’s an effort to improve the function and circulation of the building, update the overall aesthetics, and

address the building maintenance systems of the building. It’s really a complete renovation.” Construction scheduled during Phase 3: • Baggage claim 1 will close, and work to transition it to an enlarged, relocated passenger screening checkpoint will begin. • Improvements to the curbside area will continue. • Gate 7 will close. • Rental car counters will relocate. Passengers are encouraged to seek and observe temporary signage, and allow for extra time to navigate con-

struction areas. “The concourse area, what we consider circulation, the hallway if you will, has tile now,” Campbell said. “There’s carpet in the gate holds. What really dated this building aesthetically was the rock exterior, so all of that has a new look. Some of that is covered, a lot of that is painted. “All the columns in the building have a new stone exterior. It looks like a new

The renovation project is space. New lighting, LED lighting, new ceilings, ceil- expected to be complete in ing tiles. So it’s a fresh new the summer 2021. look.”

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New ‘Hank the Cowdog’ series features Matthew McConaughey “It’s me again, Hank the and John R. Erickson. Podcasts are essentially Cowdog!” This opening statement has appeared in radio shows that can be acmore than 74 children’s cessed on the internet or

ie director, bought a Hank book for her son. Her husband read it to his son and said, ‘I love this.’” After the two laughed together and finished the book, Nichols told his assistant to contact the author. In Erickson’s book series, Hank the Cowdog is the laughable selfdeclared Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey is the voice of Hank the “ H e a d o f Cowdog in a new five-episode podcast series. Hank becomes entangled in Ranch Semysteries and amusing capers on the Texas Panhandle ranch he calls home. curity” on a Texas Panhandle ranch. books written by John R. Er- downloaded and saved on a ickson in an ongoing series phone, tablet or computer. In the upcoming podcasts, that has sold more than 10 The first of the five Hank the Hank will find himself in the million copies worldwide. Cowdog episodes debuted in middle of a host of tangled That same opening line will mid-September with succes- mysteries and capers that introduce a new podcast se- sive episodes released every span the cattle ranch he calls ries which launched in Sep- Monday through October home. A motley assembly of tember and stars Matthew 12. The free podcasts can characters will join Hank in McConaughey as “Hank the be accessed through Apple his adventures, not the least Podcasts or other podcast of which is his less-than Cowdog.” Jeff Nichols, an award- hosting services. More infor- trusty sidekick, Drover, a winning film director and mation about the series can small uncourageous mutt screenwriter, is the writer, be found at www.hankthe- voiced by Jesse Plemons. “There is a lesson in every director and executive pro- cowdogpodcast.com; https:// ducer of the five-episode apple.co/hankthecowdogpod; story,” Erickson said. “Kids podcast series. Nichols and and sites on Instagram, Twit- know the lesson by instinct. Just like cattle will go to a McConaughey collaborated ter and Facebook. on the 2012 film “Mud” “The best way a fam- piece of ground and lick it and have reunited for the ily podcast could happen where salt has been, kids Hank the Cowdog series. is the way it did happen,” find something that nourishes Supporting cast members explained Erickson, whose their spirit and go to it. It’s are Jesse Plemons, Cynthia 9-square-mile ranch is 40 not there by accident.” Each of the five podErivo, Kirsten Dunst, Leslie miles south of Perryton, cast episodes will have an Jordan, Joel Edgerton, Scoot Texas. “Missy Nichols, the McNairy, Michael Shannon wife of an experienced mov- educational activity prepared

by the National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech. These activities will be aligned with national curriculum standards and will focus on literacy, science, STEM and social and emotional well-being. Learning with podcast activities is a hands-on way to engage listeners and can be easily accessed for free at www. ranchlifelearning.com. The National Ranching Heritage Center began partnering with Erickson in 2015 to provide a children’s

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Different walk, same reasons (Continued from Page 1)

notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems Some people living with dementia may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

What’s a typical age-related change?

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks

ing a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and People with Alzheimer’s often have no idea how to continue or find it hard to complete daily tasks. they may repeat themselves. They Sometimes they may have trouble may struggle with vocabulary, have driving to a familiar location, orga- trouble naming a familiar object or nizing a grocery list, or remembering use the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”). the rules of a favorite game.

What’s a typical age-related change? Occasionally needing help to use microwave settings or to record a TV show.

4. Confusion with time or place People living with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.

What’s a typical age-related change?

Making a bad decision or mistake once in a while, like neglecting to change the oil in the car.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities

A person living with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in What’s a typical age-related change? the ability to hold or follow a conSometimes having trouble finding versation. the right word. As a result, he or she may with7. Misplacing things and losing draw from hobbies, social activities the ability to retrace steps or other engagements. They may A person living with Alzheimer’s have trouble keeping up with a fadisease may put things in unusual vorite team or activity. places. They may lose things and be What’s a typical age-related change? unable to go back over their steps to Sometimes feeling uninterested in find them again. He or she may ac- family or social obligations. cuse others of stealing, especially as 10. Changes in mood and the disease progresses.

What’s a typical age-related change?

personality

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s may experience mood and personality changes. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, Individuals may experience fearful or anxious. They may be changes in judgment or decision- easily upset at home, with friends or making. For example, they may when out of their comfort zone. use poor judgment when dealing What’s a typical age-related change? with money or pay less attention to Developing very specific ways of grooming or keeping themselves doing things and becoming irritable clean. when a routine is disrupted.

Making occasional errors when Misplacing things from time to Getting confused about the day of managing finances or household the week but figuring it out later. time and retracing steps to find them. bills. 8. Decreased or poor judgment

5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

Coronavirus precautions: I went to the restroom at a restaurant. I washed my hands, opened the door with my elbow, raised the toilet seat with my foot. I switched on the water faucet with a tissue, opened the restroom door with my elbows to leave. And when I returned to my table, I realized – I forgot to pull up my pants! I’m not adding this year to my age; I did not use it. Things money can’t buy: 1. Manners 2. Morals 3. Respect 4. Character 5. Common sense 6. Trust 7. Patience 8. Integrity 9. Love

For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. This may lead to difficulty with balance or trouble reading. They may also have problems judging distance and determining color or contrast, causing issues with driving.

What’s a typical agerelated change? Vision changes related to cataracts.

6. New problems with words in speaking or writing People living with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or join-

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Covenant Health to acquire Lea Regional Medical Center Last fall Covenant Health announced plans to build a hospital in Hobbs. Covenant Health has signed an agreement to acquire the existing facilities at Lea Regional Medical Center. The anticipated acquisition date is Jan. 1, 2021. “Covenant Health’s acquisition of Lea Regional Medical Center gives them an immediate, local presence providing inpatient hospital services as part of their commitment to this area” said Dan Springer, Lea Regional Medical Center CEO. “Our caregivers will become part of their organization and Hobbs residents will benefit from continuous access to local healthcare.” Richard Parks is regional chief executive of Covenant Health. “Our commitment to eastern New Mexico has never been stronger,” Parks said. “We look forward to extending our comprehensive health network to the Hobbs community and are honored to serve alongside our neighbors and friends.” If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn’t it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed? Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

How romantic partners influence each other’s goals Over the long-term, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid, so too does the other partner — and what one wants to achieve, so does the other. These effects can be observed regardless of gender, age, and length of the relationship, as researchers from the University of Basel report in a study of more than 450 couples. The research team from the University of Basel’s Faculty of Psychology wanted to examine the short- and long-term interdependence of approach goals and avoidance goals within couples. The participants reported whether they had tried to avoid conflicts or share meaningful experiences with their partner that day. This was followed by an analysis of how the informa-

tion affected the goals of the partner. The goals of each person were recorded daily over the course of two 14-day measurement periods at an interval of 10 to 12 months; 456 malefemale couples took part. The average age of the participants was just under 34 years old, and the average relationship length was almost 10 years. The study appears in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. The study showed that when one person within a couple avoids distress and conflicts, for example, the other tries to do the same. And conversely, when one person seeks personal growth and meaningful experiences, the other wants to achieve

them, too. The team of psychologists, led by first author Jana Nikitin, Ph.D., found significant delayed effects between the partners. These appeared regardless of gender, age, or relationship length. It was notable that the daily goals of one partner — which can change — mainly coincided with the mediumand longer-term goal trends of the other partner. It therefore takes several days to months for the longterm relationship goals of one partner to have an impact on the goals of the other. “This could be an adaptive mechanism to maintain the stability of the relationship,” Nikitin said, “by not being influenced by every momentary shift made by the partner.”

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Wow! Who could believe that it is already October! After the searing heat from the summer and the unexpected short cold snap in September, I hope fall comes in on a gradual slope. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is slowly re-opening. Clinics are open but the offices at our location remain closed to the public. We are hopeful that soon we can open our doors to the ‘new normal.’ If you have questions about our services, call 806-743-7787 or 806-743-7821. The Care Partner Academy has resumed sessions via ZOOM. If you are interested in joining the sessions, notify me via email at joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu. You can join on a computer or via phone. Sessions are 60 minutes in length and usually held over the noon hour. We can provide you with an opportunity to discuss topics with others in the community. Our September sessions covered Emergency Preparedness. We have handouts from FEMA as well as contacts for our local organizations. If you would like any of this information, contact our office. Plans for October will focus on the role of government in elder abuse, fraud and scams. Contact the office, and we can provide details on how to access. During the past few months, many of us have experienced a loss of family members or friends. It is a sad time but can also be stressful even after the event. We have several handouts that can help you to prepare for the inevitable and hopefully reduce the stress.

If you would like a copy, contact our office by phone or email, and we will provide you with this information. We will all experience this stage of life at some time, and these recommendations can help to reduce the stress and assist in final planning. The Healthy Aging Lecture Series will resume in October via ZOOM or phone. If you are interested in joining the sessions, contact the office at 806-743-7821. You can access the sessions via computer, email, or phone. Topics covered in the fall will cover COVID-19 and how to survive until we are free again. Halloween may be a little different this year, but I hope we still have lots of cute costumes arriving at our doors. The following are some of my favorite October jokes. 1. What are birds giving out for Halloween this year? 2. Why was the baby ghost sad? 3. What pants to ghosts wear? 4. How do you make a skeleton laugh? 5. How do you mend a broken jacko-lantern? 6. What do baby ghosts wear on their feet? 7. Why did the vampires cancel their baseball game? Enjoy life and stay safe. We will get through this together. Answers: 1. Tweets 2. He wanted his ‘mummy.’ 3. Boo jeans 4. Tickle its funny bone. 5. With a pumpkin patch. 6. BOOties. 7. Because they could not find their bats.

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COPD underdiagnosed in older adults, but can be managed “Recognizing and Treating COPD in Older Adults,” the latest issue of the What’s Hot newsletter from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses what is known about the prevalence, incidence, and impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in older adults. Despite high incidence of COPD — as many as 30 million Americans are affected — many patients are not diagnosed, according to the

publication. This occurs for multiple reasons, including poor awareness of symptoms among patients and providers, low suspicion of disease, and inadequate reimbursement for diagnostic tests. Once diagnosed, patients face further challenges with a multitude of treatment options and devices, inadequate patient education to manage their condition, exacerbations, and disparate perceptions between patients and providers of what is most

important to address in treatment plans. COPD is defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) as “a common, preventable, and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases and influenced by host factors, including abnor-

mal lung development.” COPD is more common in older adults, but under diagnosis may occur because they think that shortness of breath or other symptoms are a normal sign of aging, and do not mention these symptoms to their health care providers. But outcomes can be improved

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Candidates on the Lubbock County ballot PRESIDENT/VICE-PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP/MICHAEL R. PENCE REPUBLICAN JOSEPH R. BIDEN/KAMALA D. HARRIS DEMOCRATIC JO JORGENSEN/JEREMY “SPIKE” COHEN LIBERTARIAN HOWIE HAWKINS/ANGELA WALKER GREEN U. S. SENATOR JOHN CORNYN REPUBLICAN MARY “MJ” HEGAR DEMOCRATIC KERRY DOUGLAS MCKENNON LIBERTARIAN DAVID B. COLLINS GREEN U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 19 JODEY C. ARRINGTON REPUBLICAN TOM WATSON DEMOCRATIC JOE BURNES LIBERTARIAN RAILROAD COMMISSIONER JAMES “JIM” WRIGHT REPUBLICAN CHRYSTA CASTAÑEDA DEMOCRATIC MATT STERETT LIBERTARIAN KATIJA “KAT” GRUENE GREEN CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT NATHAN HECHT REPUBLICAN AMY CLARK MEACHUM DEMOCRATIC MARK ASH LIBERTARIAN JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 6 - UNEXPIRED TERM JANE BLAND REPUBLICAN KATHY CHENG DEMOCRATIC JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 7 JEFF BOYD REPUBLICAN STACI WILLIAMS DEMOCRATIC WILLIAM BRYAN STRANGE III LIBERTARIAN JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 8 BRETT BUSBY REPUBLICAN GISELA D. TRIANA DEMOCRATIC TOM OXFORD LIBERTARIAN JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 3 BERT RICHARDSON REPUBLICAN ELIZABETH DAVIS FRIZELL DEMOCRATIC JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 4 KEVIN PATRICK YEARY REPUBLICAN TINA CLINTON DEMOCRATIC

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 9 DAVID NEWELL REPUBLICAN BRANDON BIRMINGHAM DEMOCRATIC MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 15 JAY JOHNSON REPUBLICAN JOHN BETANCOURT DEMOCRATIC STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 28 CHARLES PERRY REPUBLICAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 83 DUSTIN BURROWS REPUBLICAN ADDISON PERRY-FRANKS DEMOCRATIC STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 84 JOHN FRULLO REPUBLICAN JOHN GIBSON DEMOCRATIC CHIEF JUSTICE, 7TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT BRIAN QUINN REPUBLICAN JUSTICE, 7TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 4 UNEXPIRED TERM LARRY DOSS REPUBLICAN DISTRICT JUDGE, 72ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT RUBEN G. REYES REPUBLICAN DISTRICT JUDGE, 99TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PHILLIP HAYS REPUBLICAN DISTRICT JUDGE, 140TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DOUGLAS H. FREITAG REPUBLICAN SHERIFF KELLY S. ROWE REPUBLICAN COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR RONNIE KEISTER REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1 TERENCE KOVAR REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3 CARY W. SHAW REPUBLICAN GILBERT FLORES DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 PAUL HANNA REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 JODY BARNES REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 MARINA GARCIA DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 TONY JACKSON REPUBLICAN

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How 3 different election outcomes would influence healthcare What’d be the impact of a Democratic sweep? What if Congress remains divided? Healthcare Policy Analyst Chris Meekins, Institutional Equity Strategist Tavis McCourt, CFA, and Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills detail how three potential outcomes could affect the industry. Over the last 40 years, the healthcare sector has usually outperformed the S&P 500 over the terms of both

Democratic and Republican presidents. However, different election outcomes have particular policy implications for the industry. Below, we walk through healthcare policy implications associated with three potential outcomes. It’s worth noting that we believe advancements toward valuebased care and a focus on healthcare technology will continue regardless of who wins the presidency.

Democratic sweep

If Democrats sweep, we see two potential paths forward – one in which the Senate filibuster (the requirement to get 60 votes to proceed to consideration of major legislation) is eliminated, and one in which it remains. If it’s eliminated, the perceived risk is likely to be greater than the actual risks, but healthcare as a whole will face headwinds. If it stays, it would likely be seen as a positive for the industry. If the filibuster is eliminated, it would dramatically expand what Democrats may be able to accomplish on healthcare, which could include the creation of a public health insurance option. The filibuster could be eliminated with a simple majority vote, which we anticipate would occur not on a health reform bill, but instead on something like updating the Voting Rights Act. While the possibility of a broad, government-run public option might threaten managed care companies and

hospitals, we believe the actual result would be something both managed care and hospitals can live with. To pay for Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s health reform plans, pharmaceuticals would likely be in the crosshairs. Debate would center on whether Medicare should be able to negotiate prices. If the filibuster remains, major legislative changes are likely to only occur through the budget reconciliation process, which requires 51 votes in the Senate but is very limited in what can be included. The biggest change would likely be an increase in taxes, including the corporate tax rate. We anticipate Democrats would use this process to make changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) but do not believe they could create a public option through that process. Instead, they are likely to increase the subsidies in the ACA plans to try to expand coverage to those who are uninsured.

Democratic presidency, divided government The healthcare industry has generally done well with a divided Congress. A divided Congress is unlikely to pass major legislation without the support of those in the industry, which decreases the likelihood of drug pricing legislation or changes to build on the ACA. If Joe Biden is elected president with a Republican

Senate, we believe legislating on anything healthcare related will be rare. Anything accomplished would be bipartisan in nature and largely viewed as positive for the industry. As Democrats push for action to expand ACA subsidies and go after pharmaceuticals, we doubt a Republican Senate would go along, due in part to campaign spending by the pharmaceutical industry. We’ll watch for action on surprise medical billing if something is not done by the current Congress. We believe Republican senators will be more likely to focus on fiscal restraint, which could put future fiscal stimulus and annual discretionary program increases in jeopardy. When Congress is divided, presidents try to do more through regulatory actions. We would expect a Biden administration to roll back many of the changes the Trump administration made to Medicaid, the ACA plans, and short-term limited medical plans. We would also expect a Biden U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to try to build on authorities in the ACA through regulatory action to expand coverage to more individuals. More stringent reviews of health system mergers would also be likely.

Republican presidency, (See The different election outcomes, Page 22)

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Covenant Health and Covenant Children’s are in need of volunteer s. Donate a morning or afternoon each week to help serve our patients and families! If interested, call Lauren Orta, 806-725-3309, or email ortalh1@covhs.org 3/19

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Great location. Section AA, Lot 190. Space 3. Retails for $5,195. Our offer $3,500. We pay transfer fee. Call 806-5005281. 7/20

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*Jazzy Power Chair (Red) – Never used. Charger included - $3,700; *H2O Steamer Mop – Attachments included - $40; *Lift chair - $700. Call – 241-8457 Now that I’ve lived through an actual plague, I totally understand why Italian Renaissance paintings are full of naked fat people lying around on couches

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University Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work as messengers, pop popcorn, and work at the information desk. If you would like to meet new people, socialize, be appreciated, and have all the free popcorn you can eat, contact Travis Armstrong, 775-8760. Travis. Armstrong2@umchealthsystem.com 6/17

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Single lot in Resthaven, Section T, Lot 1148, Space 4. Retails for $4,995; would sell for $3,500. Call 806-702-8457. If no answer, leave message. 3/18

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Page 22 • October 2020 • Golden Gazette

Deputy director of emergency mgmt. Justin Musgraves has been appointed to the position of deputy director of emergency management with the City of Lubbock. He has been with Lubbock Fire Rescue for six years, and previously the Texas Forest Service for ﬁve years. Musgraves is actively involved with the South Plains Incident Management Team, as well as the Lone Star State Incident Management Team.

He brings to the position a vast amount of experience gained in Lubbock, and throughout Texas, with disasters such as: COVID-19, Winter Storm Goliath, the Possum Kingdom ﬁre, Granbury Tornado, Hurricane Harvey, and major planned events such as: Formula 1, Mayor’s Marathon, IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock Triathlon and numerous full-scale exercises.

Justin Musgraves

The diﬀerent election outcomes come would largely continue what we have seen from the divided government Trump administration over As noted above, the the last four years. healthcare sector has generWe would expect Presally preferred a divided Conident Trump and House gress, as anything accomDemocrats to continue rhetoplished is likely be bipartisan ric around pharmaceutical in nature and largely viewed prices, but we doubt a Reas a positive for the industry. publican Senate would go A status quo election outalong, and any substantive changes would likely be stopped by the courts. Battles over spending will likely be heightened, putting in jeopardy the continued growth in spending in areas like the National Institutes of Health. On the regulatory side, we’d expect the Trump administration to continue on the path seen for the last several years. A broader push against hospitals (price transparency, site neutral payments, etc.) would likely continue despite the pandemic. Continued loosening at the Food and Drug Administration would be expected. (Continued from Page 20)

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We anticipate the administration would continue advancing actions to try to undercut the ACA and Medicaid programs, but we don’t believe they’d have a material impact. Trade tensions with China would likely remain, as would eﬀorts to decrease the reliance on China for essential medicines. - SUBMITTED BY ZACH HOLTZMAN, FINANCIAL ADVISOR A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five- and sixyear-olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor” thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, “Thou shall not kill.”

Golden Gazette • October 2020 • Page 23

Just what Mr. Hitchcock wanted you to think in ‘Psycho’ “We all go a little mad sometimes.”

What’s the ﬁrst thing that comes to mind when you think of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 horrorfest “Psycho?” It’s the shower scene, of course, probably the best-

ments. One is that Hitchcock unexpectedly turned the running water cold to achieve a more shocked reaction from Leigh. Not true; the water was always warm. Janet was just naturally a good screamer. Another myth is that some

known short segment in movie history and regarded now as one of the most terrifying moments ever seen on ﬁlm. The ghastly onscreen “slashing” required 78 exacting camera set-ups and 52 painstaking edits — each “take” would last two or three seconds — to get the eﬀect Hitchcock wanted. Filming of the scene took place in 1959 between Dec. 17 through Dec. 23. The “victim,” star Janet Leigh, later recalled, “During the day, I was being stabbed to death, and at night I was wrapping presents from Santa Claus for the children.” The movie itself wrapped in February 1960. Over the years, some rumors have persisted about those infamous shower mo-

of the edits included nudity. Also not true because nudity wasn’t allowed in any 1960 movie. However, a 21-yearold artist’s model named Marli Renfro, who was clad in a tight, ﬂesh-colored wrap, was shown in some parts of the segment. Blood seen swirling down the drain was actually Bosco chocolate syrup, and the “thunk” of a knife entering Leigh’s body emanated from the repeated stabbing of a casaba melon. This all took place amid a shrieking soundtrack of a violin, a viola, and a cello all playing at once. So much for Hitch’s hijinks! Joseph Stefano’s “Psycho” screenplay was adapted from a 1959 Robert Bloch novel of the same name and was a grim tale that Bloch had

- Norman Bates in “Psycho”

Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and when things don’t work out, take another shot.

based on Wisconsin psychotic serial killer Ed Gein. The Bates Motel and nextdoor mansion were hastily erected on Universal’s back lot. “Psycho’s” budget of $800,000 — about $6,000,000 now — was cheap for the times. Hitchcock wanted his offering to have the appearance of a low-budget exploitation film. To achieve this, he replaced his first-rate movie production people with the crew from his TV show. He ordered the film to be shot quickly and in bleak black and white, and included long, tense passages without dialogue that made for nailchomping suspense. The British-born director made each cast member swear with a raised right hand to divulge no information about the movie to anyone outside the group.

He also cleverly withheld the ending of the story from everyone until ﬁlming the ﬁnal scene. To many moviegoers, “Psycho” was the most shocking work they had ever witnessed on the silver screen. It also set a new level of acceptability for violence,

deviant behavior, and sexuality in American ﬁlms. It is considered to be the earliest example of the “slasher” movie genre. Today, thanks in no small part to Hitchcock’s chilling creation, some people still don’t feel 100% safe taking a motel shower.

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Looking for orthopedic care for joint pain? There are many treatments for joint pain. If there’s a significant amount of pain in your knee, hip or shoulder and you have already tried nonsurgical treatments without success, you may want to consider joint replacement surgery. If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody. Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. – Dalai Lama Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slowly. – Plato

It’s an important decision, Fact #2: Joint replacement so let’s first learn the facts to often improves how well your see if it’s right for you. joint works. While the main benefit Fact #1: Joint replacement of joint replacement is pain surgery can relieve pain. A healthy joint allows you relief, many patients also to perform activities such as experience improvements in walking, running and twist- the joint’s functional ability. ing without pain. Fact #3: Joint replacement When a joint is damaged, surgery is not for everyone. it’s likely to hurt when you Our joint specialists will move. help determine if your pain During joint replacement is caused by a damaged joint, surgery, an orthopedic sur- nerve or muscle. geon removes the damaged This evaluation will help sections of the joint and re- ensure the proper treatment places them with an artificial path is followed and confirm joint consisting of plastic or whether or not joint replacemetal implants. ment surgery is a viable opFollowing surgery, the tion for you. majority of patients experiThe skilled physicians ence a dramatic reduction in and orthopedic surgeons at pain and the restoration of Covenant Medical Group joint function. can help determine the right treatment plan.

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