Volume 33, Number 10
October 2021
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
In October & Inside
Texas Tech football Oct. 2 at West Virginia in Mountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV Oct. 9 vs Texas Christian University in Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock – Homecoming Oct. 16 at University of Kansas in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas Oct. 23 vs Kansas State in Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, Parents & Family Weekend Oct. 30 at University of Oklahoma in Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma 1st First Friday Art Trail 2nd Homelessness ...........page 3 12th Journey to Freedom .page 3 11th Columbus Day 14th Hub City B-B-Q Cookoff.....................page 2 21st CASA gala ................page 2 21st-24th Pumpkin trail .....page 3 31st Halloween Lubbock Music NOW .....page 23 10-digit dialing ................page 1 Hispanic Heritage Month (continues through - Oct. 15) Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15 - Dec. 7
10-digit dialing starts Oct. 24 in select area codes Get ready to change the way you make local calls .
Beginning Oct. 24, any local calls made in the following area codes must dial 10-digits, area code + phone number, or the call will not go through: Arkansas: 501 Arizona: 928 California: 530, 707 Louisiana: 337 Mississippi: 662 Missouri: 417, 660, 816 Nevada: 775 New Mexico: 575 Texas: 361, 806, 940
ber must be reprogrammed to complete calls to 10-digit numbers. Some examples are PBX, life safety systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems, gates, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, and voicemail services. Be sure to check your website, personal and business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business checks, contact information, your personal or pet ID tags, and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
• Calls now considered local will remain local calls regardless of the number of digits dialed. • 3-digit dialing of emergency and information numbers like “211” and “911” will remain the same. • Long-distance and toll calls still require dialing 1 + area code + phone number.
Why is this change being made? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted “988” as a new 3-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental What do I need to do? What will remain the same? In addition to changing the way • Your phone number, including Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. For “988” to work in the you dial local calls, all services, current area code, will not change. automatic dialing equipment, or • The price of a call, coverage above area codes, 10-digit local dialother types of equipment that are area, and other rates and services will ing must first be implemented. - Source: SuddenlinkBusiness.com programmed with a 7-digit num- not change.
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CASA to host gala & online auction, Oct. 21
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CASA of the South Plains’ IMPACT! Gala & Auction celebration is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 21, at the Willows Event Center, 6303 82nd St. The online auction will open for bidding the week prior, on Oct. 15. Guests will hear powerful and impactful stories from a CASA volunteer advocate as they share experiences with advocating for a child in foster care and how that child’s life changed. The evening includes dinner and live music, an online auction, and the Todd Monroe Reno Champion for Children Award presentation. “Today there are approxi-
mately 1,400 children in foster care in our area who are in desperate need of someone to advocate for their best interest,” said Jaclyn Morris, executive director of CASA. “The Gala is the perfect opportunity for people of the South Plains to help give a child in our community the gift of a CASA, the gift of hope.” A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a child in foster care. CASA faces ongoing challenges because the South Plains region is consistently ranked with a high rate of child abuse and neglect per capita. Current resources
support services for approximately 43% of the area’s children in the foster care system. More than half the children in the community are left in need of a CASA volunteer advocate. Tickets and table sponsorships are on sale and can be purchased at www. casaofthesouthplains.org or by contacting Stacy Kelley, marketing & development director, at stacyk@casaofthesouthplains.org or call 806-763-2272. To learn how to become an advocate or to make a donation, visit www.casaofthesouthplains.org or call 806-763-2272.
Hub City BBQ Cookoff, Oct. 14
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The Hub City BBQ Cookoff is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14, at the South Plains Fairgrounds, 105 E. Broadway. Pre-sale tickets are $35, and sales end Oct. 13 at 5. Online ticket sales will end Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. http://www.lubunder are free. bockchamber.com/hubNo tickets will be sold city-bbq. For ages 6 to 10, tickets are $20; 5 and at the gate.
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The Pumpkin Trail set for Oct. 21-24 at Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Bring your families and friends and walk along a lighted trail of carved jack-olanterns in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park from Oct. 21-24. The trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Admission is free. The two entrances are at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, 4111 University, and the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University. Hours during the days are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 21-24.
Evening hours are 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 22 & 23; and 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24. Parking will be available at the following locations with shuttle vans available each night: - Hodges Community Center: 40th Street & University - Garden and Arts Center: 44th Street & University - Safety City/Clapp Pool: 46th Street & Avenue U (East side of Clapp Park)
More than 25,000 people Maxey Community Cen- visit the Parks and Recrewalk through the 1/3-mile ter, 806-767-3796, email ation website at www.playtrail lined with more than chelms@mylubbock.us, or lubbock.com. 1,800 carved pumpkins donated by the community. The goal is to have 2,000 pumpkins on the trail. This event is free thanks Sat. 9-5 to local individuals and busiSun. 10-5 nesses contributing sponsorships. These sponsorships LUBBOCK CIVIC CENTER help cover the cost of 24Admission: $7 adults, under 12 FREE hour security for nights, CASH ONLY candles, shuttles for parking, www.lubbockgunshow.com info@silverspurtradeshows.com porta-potties, and signage. For more information, call 806-253-1322
The Roundtable will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2, at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston. Chad Wheeler, CEO of Open Door, will speak on “What can be done about homelessness in Lubbock.” Cost is $15 and anyone can donate $5 or whatever amount for the Texas Tech Honor’s College scholarship which will be presented in December. RSVP by noon Oct. 1. The scholarship fund is currently at $1,270. A $2,000
scholarship is usually given, but because of COVID-19 and few meetings last year, the funds are short, so all donations are welcome. Open Door began its ministry with people experiencing homelessness in 1997 when members of Broadway Church of Christ saw a need for homeless people to develop community and connect with resources. Originally housed in a donated church building in North Overton, Open Door opened as a community center for
those in the neighborhood who needed a place to go. In 2004, with the redevelopment of North Overton, Open Door moved to its current location in South Overton on 13th Street. From 1997 to 2010, Open Door was under the oversight of Broadway Church of Christ. In 2011, Open Door became a nonprofit organization under the leadership of a Board of Directors. Since 2011, Open Door has grown significantly, expanding its programming from a small, grassroots church and community center to a robust Christian community development organization. In 2017, Open Door announced a name change from Carpenter’s Church to Open Door to better reflect the mission and scope of the organization and to create room for further expansion in the future.
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‘Journey to Freedom’ luncheon, Oct. 12 A Fall Fling Silent Auction Fundraiser will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12, with the regular luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Carolyn Simmons of Amarillo, who will speak on “Journey to Freedom: The Joy of Living Beyond Your Fear.” The auction, luncheon and door prizes will be at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive. The event is a luncheon and fundraiser of the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection. Cost is $16 and RSVPs are due by noon Oct. 8 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or Virginia at 806-781-4653.
Volunteering at UMC
How you can make a difference Are you interested in supporting UMC health System while reaping the benefits and gratification of giving your time and energy? According to a recent study, 94% of people who volunteer say that volunteering improves their mood, and 76% say that volunteering made them feel healthier. At UMC Health System, we rely on the support of volunteers who so generously give their time in support of our cause. We are following safety and health protocols to minimize health risk and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. UMC Health System is currently seeking volunteers willing to fulfill various roles including Information Desk, Greeting & Couriers (delivering gifts & cards). If you are interested or have questions, please call the Volunteer & Guest Services Department at 806-775-8238.
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Behavioral Health Services transition to StarCare
Covenant Health, in partnership with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, will transition all inpatient adult behavioral health services to StarCare Specialty Health System effective Nov. 15. Covenant Health’s mission is to care for all people, especially the poor and vulnerable. This mission is shared with both TTUHSC and StarCare. In the past, Covenant and TTUHSC have partnered to provide inpatient and outpatient services for adult behavioral health patients. After evaluating the community’s needs, it was decided to close Covenant Health’s inpatient behavioral health center and transition these services under the lead-
ership of StarCare. “We are blessed to live in a community that recognizes the behavioral health gaps and addresses them, ensuring those patients will receive optimal care for their body, mind, and spirit,” Covenant Children’s CEO Dr. Amy Thompson said. “We are confident in the abilities of the StarCare team and believe our patients and community are best served under their leadership.” With this new approach, duplication of services should be eliminated. StarCare has more than 50 years of focused experience in behavioral health. StarCare’s Sunrise Canyon Hospital is a one-of-a-kind community-based 30-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital that cares for patients ages 18 and over. Covenant
Health will make a significant investment in supporting StarCare’s expanded services. “StarCare Specialty Health System is extremely honored Covenant Health and the Health Sciences Center have chosen to partner with us as we care for adults experiencing mental health distress,” StarCare Specialty Health System CEO Beth Lawson said. “Sunrise Canyon Hospital is literally a one-of-a-kind community-based, publiclyfunded inpatient psychiatric hospital that specializes in delivering high-quality psychiatric care close to home.” With Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D. and her team of residents, fellows, and students, TTUHSC has created a critical collaboration with Covenant Health to
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help meet specific behavioral health needs of Lubbock and the surrounding area while supporting the education of tomorrow’s psychiatrists. “The Department of Psychiatry is grateful to Covenant Health System and StarCare Specialty Health System for the opportunity to work together to provide optimal inpatient psychiat-
ric care for patients in our region,” Wakefield said. “Through this collaboration, our faculty and residents will be able to offer an academic lens to the wide breadth of services offered at Sunrise Canyon and be better able to support the great mission of the public mental health system at a time when it is needed more than ever.”
Controlling stomach acid By Dr. Elva Edwards Thirty-five years ago, when I was in chiropractic school, I became aware of the many research findings showing Americans having low stomach acid as they grow older. How many Americans take the proton pump inhibitors, like Prilosec? They take it because they were told they have too much acid in their stomachs. I always ask, did you take the Heidelberg test? I’ve never had one person say yes. With the Heidelberg test, you swallow a capsule that will register the level of acid-
ity in your stomach. Why is this test skipped? I wish they would do it before giving a proton pump inhibitor. Why? Researchers are finding that people who take the proton pump inhibitors have strep in their small intestines that comes from their mouth. The small intestine is not made to have many bacteria, so this causes people gastric problems. Most often people have too little acid and need some hydrochloric acid to help break down their food. Then they can absorb the nutrients which will help increase their health.
Psalm 118 is the middle chapter of the Bible. Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. The Bible has 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 chapters after Psalm 118. If you add up all the chapters except Psalm 118, you get a total of 1188 chapters. 1188 or Psalm 118, verse 8 is the middle verse of the entire Bible. The central verse has an important message: It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. – Psalm 118:8.
1. Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I? 2. He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he? 3. How many bricks does it take to complete a building made of bricks? 4. A barrel of water weighs 20 pounds. What
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must you add to make it weigh 12 pounds? 5. A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 died. How many did he have left? 6. How many of each animal did Moses take on the ark? 7. How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 12? 8. How much dirt is in a hole 4 feet deep and 2 feet wide? 9. I am used to bat with, yet I never get hit. I am near a ball, yet never thrown. What am I? 10. I have a head like a cat. I have feet like a cat. But I am not a cat? What am I? 11. A man builds a house with all 4 sides facing south. A bear walks past the house. What color is the bear? 12. A man drove all the way from New York to San Francisco only to discover at the end of the trip that he had a flat tire from the very start. Yet his car was completely unaffected by it. How is this possible? 13. A skin have I, more eyes than one. I can be very nice when I am done. What am I? 14. I know a word of letters three. Add two and fewer there will be. What is the word? 15. If a rooster laid a brown egg and a white egg, what kind of chicks would hatch? 16. If an egg came floating down the Green River, where
did it come from? 17. If there are 15 crows on a fence and the farmer shoots a third of them, how many crows are left? 18. If two’s a company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five? 19. A woman had two sons who were born in the same hour of the same day of the same year. They were not twins. How could this be? 20. Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth? 21. Before the days of motor cars, a man rode into town on his horse. He arrived on Friday, spent three days in town and left on Friday. How is it possible?
ANSWERS TO BRAIN MIND GAMES 1. The word not. 2. A preacher/pastor 3. Only one 4. A hole 5. Nine 6. None. Noah took the animals 7. Only once. Then you would be subtracting from 7 8. None - all the dirt has been removed 9. A glove 10. I am a kitten 11. White. I am at the Arctic Circle 12. The spare was flat 13. I am a potato 14. The word is few 15. Roosters don’t lay eggs 16. From a hen 17. None. The rest flew away 18. Nine 19. They were triplets 20. Mount Everest 21. His horse was named Friday
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‘Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves’ by Cher Thomas “Snuff” Garrett was a Dallas high school dropout who became a Lubbock, Texas, disc jockey at age 17 and befriended local music star Buddy Holly. Two years later, Garrett became a staff producer at Liberty Records in Los Angeles. Snuff wasn’t a musician, but he did have the uncanny knack of finding—and later producing—hit songs. During the 1960s, he created millionsellers for the likes of Bobby Vee (a Buddy Holly soundalike) and Gary Lewis & the Playboys. Snuff lived in the Hollywood Hills, next door to Salvatore and Cherilyn Bono — better known in the entertainment world as Sonny and Cher. (As with Garrett, both were also high-school dropouts themselves.) In 1965,
the husband-and-wife duo and an audience beyond tee- unfurls a poignant tale of had rocketed to international nyboppers. Stone responded poverty and misfortune. I was born in the wagon of fame when their Atco single with an adult-level storya travelin’ show My mama used to dance for the money they’d throw Cher as the 16-year-old narrator tells of meeting a 21-year-old drifter in Mobile, Alabama. Her family befriends him, feeds him, and “I Got You Babe” became song called “Gypsies and gives him a ride to Memphis. one of the biggest pop suc- White Trash.” Garrett sensed He travels on from there, decesses of the decade. But two that Stone’s creation had serting the girl: Three months later, I’m a years later, neither the pair hit potential but obviously together nor Cher on her own needed some tweaking in gal in trouble And I haven’t seen him found themselves putting out order to avoid controversy. The result was one of the for a while any hits. Then, in 1971, Cher The narrator’s daughter is, signed with Kapp Records, finest pop tunes of Cher’s hopeful of finding a success- career — and one she never as she herself was, born in a wagon. Now the teenager is ful song that would return really liked. The melodramatic “Gyp- the one who must dance for her to prominence. sies, Tramps & Thieves” money when men of the visGarrett asked songwriter pal Bob Stone to come up unfolds at near-breakneck ited towns come to do their with something noteworthy speed — it lasts just two- ogling. Hypocritically, those that would bring Cher a hit and-a-half minutes — but who frequent the traveling
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show later reject the gypsy families as lowlife carnies and grifters. Cher all but spits out the words in a sort of punkish anger that renders Stone’s lyrics both haunting and depressing. “Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves” held the Number One position on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two weeks. Cher never liked her comeback hit and dismissed it as “a song I recorded in, like, an hour.” In concert, she would pare the tune to 90 seconds by eliminating a verse and a chorus. We’ll never know the reason for Cher’s antipathy toward the song, but it does seem an odd way to treat Stone’s creation that had granted her a rare return to music-world stardom.
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Seeds of Hope Promises fulfilled He was late for church and slipped quietly into his regular place for Sunday morning worship. He listened as the pastor prayed, “We have left undone those things we ought to have done, and we have done those things we ought not to have done.” After a moment of silence he continued, “You know, Lord, I believe I’ve found my kind of people. I belong here.” No one escapes failure but our Lord. Whatever he said he would do, he did. Whatever he has promised, he has or will fulfill - in the past, present and future. The Bible contains about 5,000 promises. As the one who created the universe, all of its laws and living beings that are under his control and command. No one or no thing can stop him from keeping his promises. “Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave,” Solomon said. His compassion for his children never fails. His Son has
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experienced suffering and humiliation that is beyond us and has endured them with grace. So, he can be sympathetic with us in the deepest, darkest moments of our lives. Jeremiah reminds us that “his compassion never fails.” Equally important is his faithfulness. He is not strong one day and weak the next, nor attentive one moment and indifferent the next. When he created us, he did so with the knowledge that he would be faithful to us. Said the Psalmist, “I will not take my love from him, nor will I ever betray my faithfulness.” Special or unique What’s the difference between the word “special” and the word “unique?” The word “special” implies that someone or something surpasses or exceeds the usual or normal. It could refer to an athlete who excels in his or her particular sport and has done things differently or set records that will remain unbroken for many years. It might refer to a vehicle that has been modified to meet the specifications of an owner. But the word “unique” implies that something or someone is the only one of its kind and has no rival - not only different, but incomparable and unparalleled. The Psalmist brings this to our attention when he asks, “For
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Covenant named Best Regional Hospital U.S. News & World Report released the 2021-2022 Best Hospital Rankings and named Covenant Medical Center the Best Regional Hospital in the Northwestern Texas Region. Covenant is listed as the 18th best hospital in Texas. For 32 years, the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings has helped patients decide where to best receive quality care across the nation. U.S. News released new rankings for 15 medical specialties, which cover cancer; cardiology & heart
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Kay McDowell to Another Among Lubbock’s Finest and 8 mains. Your waiter will seat 4 or more. I saw only Dear Folks, lead Lubbock Chamber On a recent lunch date give you all the information 1 banquet-size table and Kay McDowell will serve as the next president and CEO of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Eddie McBride who is retiring after leading the Chamber since 1999. McDowell will be responsible for leading a diverse team of volunteer business leaders and professional staff to fulfill the Chamber’s mission to strengthen, promote, and serve the Lubbock business community. McDowell comes to the Chamber with more than 25 years of experience in consumer marketing, corporate reputation, and brand building. Most recently she was an executive vice president of public relations at Mitchell Communications. During her 11-year career with Mitchell, she led integrated marketing campaigns for nationally recognized brands including Procter & Gamble, Mattel, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Cracker Barrel, Massage Envy, and Tyson Foods. McDowell developed products and services to help clients reach new audiences and marketing goals. She led multi-discipline teams executing business-to-consumer campaigns across a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods, toys, food/beverage, retail, franchise, arts, beauty, and sports. Early in her career, Mc-
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Dowell worked for the City of Memphis promoting Wonders, a cultural exhibition series created to drive tourism to the city. McDowell is energized by the growth and change that is happening in the Lubbock area. Her leadership begins during Lubbock’s city-wide branding efforts, an initiative led by the Lubbock Chamber. The project is developing a community-wide brand that supports and elevates all city organizations, entities, businesses, and residents. “Eddie’s strong and steady leadership over the past 22 years has resulted in an award-winning Chamber,” McDowell said. “I’m honored to be entrusted to continue the legacy of excellent leadership while growing the ways the Chamber serves and promotes our thriving Lubbock business community.” McDowell recently relocated from Nashville, Tennessee, to Texas.
with friend, “M,” we decided to have lunch at Claraboya. She had already patronized this newbie on Avenue Q, and thought that I would also enjoy the unusual and delicious fare. This highend facility is located in the Double Tree by Hilton at 505 Ave. Q. Our waiter was courteous and arrived promptly with menus. Friend ordered the blackened salmon tacos, $18, and I ordered the short-rib beef tacos, which happened to be the daily special, at $15. These tacos are as described in last month’s column – GOURMET, delicious and beautifully presented. They were prepared with three small-size flour and corn tortillas with the outside tortilla crunchy. They were stuffed full with all the goodies – absolutely delicious! The menu offered 10 shareable entrees - 5 greens,
concerning the daily special. The menu includes 3 adult beverage lists, including 4 beer choices, 9 coffee flavors, and 4 sweets collections. There is definitely something for everyone. The unusual fare items include sea scallops, duck tacos, chicharrones, pork belly, and rabbit butternut squash ravioli. Lobster is used in 3 menu selections. Some interesting facts about the Double Tree location: At one time it was a Radisson Hotel and then for some reason it was vacant for 8 years until the Double Tree franchise purchased the property. I’m told the building was totally rebuilt – taken down to the studs, and beautifully brought back to life for the opening on Jan. 26 of this year. My only suggestions are for the bar and restaurant areas. The dining area needs to include more tables to
several round tables that would not accommodate more than 2 people. The bar area had many tables with those “mile high” chairs and tables which only tall people can get into. The impression is that the management is promoting the bar more than that fabulous dinner menu. The chef, Antonio Pina, is not unknown to the area. He once owned, Farm to Fork in Ransom Canyon. Although I never had the opportunity of dining there, all reports are more than positive. The Double Tree’s, Claraboya, is fortunate to have the very accomplished Chef Antonio Pina for their upscale gourmet restaurant. All of us “Hubsters” have another superb restaurant to enjoy. Phone is 806-516-0400. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday Cathy Easter
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National Ranching Heritage Center dedicates historic rural church A 1920s rural church with its original pews, pump organ, podium and altar was dedicated in September adding the 54th structure to the 19-acre National Ranching Heritage Center, Proctor Historical Park, 3121 Fourth St. Although the church was donated by The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas, 14 donors from four states contributed more than $100,000 to move the church to Lubbock and restore the structure to the original appearance as a one-room church serving the Spur, Texas, ranching community. “The center has searched for a frontier church almost from the beginning of its founding in the late 1960s,” said NRHC Executive Director Jim Bret Campbell. “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.” The one-room church was built in the 1920s on land donated by Spur Ranch owners descended from S.M. Swenson, 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 and their willingness to meet as a congregation in alternative locations until a church could be built. They chose to name the rural church Trinity Mission, and After nearly a year of restoring the 1920s Trinity Mission to the elegance of its original Campbell said Trinity Mis- appearance, the National Ranching Heritage Center has added its 54th historic structure sion will continue to be its in the NRHC Proctor Historical Park. name. From the early 1880s their descendants were heav- Texas. Because the Episco- Church, a strong Episcopal through the turn of the cen- ily involved in cattle ranch- pal Church is the American presence developed among tury, European financiers and ing and land purchases in branch of Europe’s Anglican (See Historic rural church, Page 12)
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early ranching families and their cowboys. Trinity Mission became the property of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas in 1949, and the diocese moved the church 153 miles to Hereford, Texas. When the Hereford congregation outgrew the building during the post-war boom, the diocese moved the church again in 1955 to Brownfield, Texas. Negotiations between the diocese and board members of the Ranching Heritage Association resulted in the diocese donating the church to the historic park. Fundraising efforts provided the money to move the structure 40 miles to Lubbock in October 2020, set it on a foundation, restore the building to its original appearance, add sidewalks and signage, and support ongoing maintenance and preservation. The NRHC is open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The park closes daily at 4 p.m., but the indoor museum remains open until 5 p.m. For information, see ranchingheritage. org or call 806-742-0498.
Nearly 50 years ago, the National Ranching Heritage Center dedicated the first structure that was moved and completely restored in its 19-acre Proctor Historical Park. The 54th historic structure was dedicated in September. Trinity Mission was built on Spur Ranch land sometime in the 1920s to serve the Spur, Texas, ranching community. When Trinity Mission found a permanent home on the university campus, no one at the center knew it fulfilled a decades-long dream of the third Texas Tech University president, Clifford B. Jones. Before becoming president in 1939, Jones learned the cattle business as a cowboy on a Nevada ranch and then came to West Texas where he eventually managed the Spur Ranch and the considerable property holdings of S.M. Swenson and Sons. Jones was an early resident of Spur, Texas, beginning in 1911 and a found-
ing member of Trinity Mission, a one-room rural church built on land donated by Spur Ranch. When Trinity Mission was moved to the historic park last October, the center received a lengthy letter written in 1992 by a former member of the mission. The letter identified Jones as the church leader sweeping the mission floor, dusting the pews, and building a fire in the potbellied stove. The letter documented a conversation with Jones more than 50 years ago during the infancy of the ranching heritage museum. “No church ever served as many great ranching areas,” Jones reportedly said, expressing his dream that Trinity Mission be located in the ranching heritage area of the Texas Tech campus. Today the mission sits west of Jones AT&T Stadium where both structures — great and small — are part of one man’s dream.
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5 misconceptions about end-of-life planning and care Few subjects elicit the kind of confusion as do endof-life planning and hospice care. Clearing up the misconceptions surrounding final weeks, months or years could pave the way for living well throughout our entire lives. Recognizing the myths also can help put adult children and grandchildren in tune with how their loved ones want to live to the end. Following, from Home Instead and Dr. Julie Masters, chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, are five common misconceptions.
1. I’ll think about it tomorrow.
It can be easy to justify procrastination when it comes to final years planning. Among North American seniors who have not made final years arrangements, 54 percent say it’s because they are still in good health and 48 percent say they trust their loved ones to handle their arrangements, according to research conducted by Home Instead, Inc.
2. It’s best to avoid uncomfortable endof-life conversations.
meaningful – and necessary – conversations with their loved ones. It’s usually the adult child who doesn’t want to talk about it, not the older adult. It’s hard for a child to envision what life would be like without a parent so they avoid thinking or talking about it,” Masters said. However, 87 percent of seniors in the survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc. say discussing plans for their final years made them feel closer to their adult children.
3. Developing an endof-life plan is a onetime event.
So you have a will, advance directives, and a care plan in place. You’re feeling good, and you should be. “But end-of-life plans are not one-time events,” Masters said. “Documents should be fluid. Revise periodically, for instance, at age 50, 80, 90, etc. Regularly have conversations with financial planners and doctors as well as family members.”
4. You shouldn’t engage hospice services until death is imminent.
End-of-life care often leads to hospice, but that doesn’t mean families should Putting off the inevitable wait until the end to arrange won’t change the outcome, for hospice care. Masters pointed out. “PeoHospice is generally for ple may be missing out on
a person with a prognosis of six months or less to live, but those on hospice can live longer and will benefit from this special care, which fo-
cuses on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure. The goal is to enable patients to be comfortable and free of pain, so that they live
each day as fully as possible. It’s important to ask a doctor or care community staff the right questions about (See End-of-life, Page 17)
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‘The Day I Died’ – Nov. 22, 1963 On Nov. 22, 1963, entertainer Vaughn Meader got into a cab at the Milwaukee airport. He later recalled, “The cabbie said, ‘Did you hear about Kennedy in Dal-
Vaughn supplying the voices of both JFK and his brother Robert, while Jackie Kennedy was portrayed by theater actress Naomi Brossart. A supporting cast of New York
las?’ “I said to him, ‘No, how does it go?’ I thought he was telling me a joke.” Then Vaughn heard the tragic bulletin on the taxi’s radio. He would refer to it later as “the day I died.” Famous because of numerous TV appearances and with his face adorning millions of record-album covers, he was used to being recognized as America’s top mimic of the president. In the early 1960s, the New Englander began including JFK impersonations in a musical comedy act he developed for the Greenwich Village club circuit. Meader found it easy to assume the president’s distinctive accent and persona, and in time even adopted the iconic leader’s hairstyle. Meader’s debut comedy LP from November 1962 was dubbed “The First Family.” Written by Bob Booker and Earle Doud, the goodnatured Cadence Records parody featured 26-year-old
character actors completed the fun. Tapping into the public’s fascination with the Kennedys, The First Family, recorded live before a studio audience, quickly became the fastest-selling album in the history of the record industry. It locked down the top position on the Billboard LP charts for a dozen weeks and by January 1963 had sold 7 million copies. Eventually, it earned a Grammy Award. A March 1963 sequel, “The First Family Volume Two,” became a second hit. President Kennedy had reportedly enjoyed the sendup — Jackie, not so much — and went so far as to hand out copies of the first LP as Christmas gifts. On that infamous November Friday afternoon, celebrity Vaughn Meader vanished and was reborn as anonymous Abbott Meader. (Vaughn was his middle name.) Copies of his discs were yanked from record-
store shelves and destroyed, Cadence Records not wanting to appear to be “cashing in” on the tragedy. Meader never did his JFK impression again. For the next few years, he drifted in and out of alcoholism and drug abuse. In the late 1960s, he experienced a religious awakening, and in 1970 recorded an album called “The Second Coming,” on which he played a hip Jesus. It didn’t sell. Meader married four times and divorced three. In later years, he managed a restaurant in Hallowell, Maine, where he became a part-time singing pianist who offered sometimes-perplexed customers a peculiar mix of gospel and bluegrass tunes. A lifelong smoker, Meader developed chronic pulmonary disease. In order to help pay his mounting medical expenses, he sold the movie rights to his life story. The film was never made. He died at age 68 in October 2004, his littlenoted passing a far cry from the time when JFK greeted a Democratic Party-event crowd by wryly announcing with a grin, “Vaughn Meader was busy tonight, so I came myself.” When we view what we already have with gratitude, it becomes easier not to want to stuff our lives with ‘stuff.’
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Having a strong life purpose eases loneliness of COVID-19 isolation Why can some people weather the stress of social isolation better than others, and what implications does this have for their health? New research from the Communication Neuroscience Lab at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who felt a strong sense of purpose in life were less lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Did they achieve less loneliness by flouting public health guidance? No. Although lonelier people were less likely to want to follow public health guidance, people with a stronger sense of purpose also expressed more willingness to engage in social distancing, hand washing, and other COVID-19 protective behaviors. These findings appear in an article in the journal “The Gerontologist” titled “Purpose in Life, Loneliness, and
Protective Health Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Purpose in life, or a sense that your life is guided by personally meaningful values and goals — which could involve family ties, religion, activism, parenthood, career or artistic ambitions, or many other things — has been associated in prior research with a wide range of positive health outcomes, both physical and psychological. “In the face of adversity, people with a stronger sense of purpose in life tend to be more resilient because they have a clear sense of goals that motivate actions that are aligned with personal values,” said lead author Yoona Kang, Ph.D., a research director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab. “People with strong purpose may also experience less conflict when making health decisions. We felt that the COVID-19 pandemic
was an important context to test whether purpose in life relates to individuals’ willingness to engage in behaviors to protect themselves and others.” Based on their prior research, Kang and her collaborators expected that people with a higher sense of purpose would be more likely to engage in COVID-19 prevention behaviors than individuals with a lower sense of purpose. In order to test their theory, the researchers surveyed more than 500 adult participants to capture their levels of purpose in life, their current and pre-pandemic levels of loneliness, and the degrees to which they intended to engage in behaviors known to prevent the spread of COVID-19. They found that higher levels of loneliness made people be less focused on protecting themselves from COVID-19, and more skep-
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tical that behaviors to prevent COVID-19 would be effective. However, having a stronger sense of purpose was associated with lower levels of loneliness and a greater desire to take action to protect themselves from COVID-19. Those with a higher sense of purpose also expressed a stronger belief that COVID-19 prevention behaviors would work. Even when people who had a strong sense of purpose did report being lonely, they still felt strongly about taking precautions to prevent COVID-19. “When faced with extreme loneliness and social isolation, like during the COVID-19 pandemic, wanting to connect with other people, despite the health risks, is a natural response,” Kang said. “And yet, amidst this drastic shift in social life, we found that people with a higher sense of purpose were more likely to engage in prevention behaviors. This is striking because it shows that purpose in life can empower people to make life-saving
health decisions that protect their own health and those around them.” Additionally, the researchers found that older people expressed less loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic than younger people. Kang sees this as a sign of the resilience of older adults, and she hopes to further study how to enhance purpose in life and resilience in aging populations. “Having a stronger sense of purpose was associated with really important, positive outcomes across the lifespan,” said senior author Emily Falk, director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab and a professor of communication, psychology, and marketing. “Our upcoming work will test interventions to increase their sense of purpose, in hopes of bringing these benefits to more people.” In addition to Kang and Falk, the article’s authors include Danielle Cosme, Ph.D., Rui Pei, Ph.D., Prateekshit Pandey, and José Carreras-Tartak.
If you are facing in the right direction, all you have to do is keep on walking. – Buddhist proverb He has the most who is content with the least. – Diogenes We can build a future with greater justice and more joy. It’s there. It’s emerging. It’s in front of us. We won’t find it in hate, but we will find it in unity.” – Tim Shriver
Golden Gazette • October 2021 • Page 17 ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... A sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door. ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... You don’t care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don’t have to go along. ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police. ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... ‘Getting a little action’ means you don’t need to take any fiber today. I asked my grandpa, “After 65 years, you still call grandma darling, beautiful, and honey. What’s the secret?” He said, “I forgot her name 5 years ago, and I’m scared to ask her.”
End-of-life planning & care tional care during the last six months whether a loved one could benefit of life. Less high-cost technology is used, from hospice care. and family, friends and volunteers 5. Hospice care is more provide most of the day-to-day paexpensive. tient care at home. If fear of cost is influencing endWorking through the myths and of-life decisions, the truth about hos- misconceptions of final years’ decipice is that it may be more affordable sions can empower family caregivers than you think. to help their loved ones make choicStudies have shown hospice care es, and even put their own plans in to be less expensive than conven- place for the benefit of their children. (Continued from Page 13)
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Gut bacteria & digestive health explained by a GI Doctor By Sameer Islam, M.D. Tiny bacteria can have a significant effect on your digestive health. Your gut bacteria play an essential role in health and disease. Improving the composition of your gut bacteria may be the answer to unlocking better overall health. This article will discuss what gut bacteria are and how they can contribute to the development of certain diseases. You can take control of your health and develop a healthier gut microbiome naturally.
What are gut bacteria? Gut bacteria are microscopic organisms that live inside your colon. More than one thousand different species of bacteria exist. But each gut microbiome contains only around 160 species. The composition of the microbiome differs greatly from person to person. Besides bacteria, your gut microbiome also contains fungi and viruses. Together, these microorganisms number into the trillions. Some species of bacteria are good for your health, while others can be harmful. A healthy colon maintains a balance between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria. Generally, the following
types of bacteria are good for your health: bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, lactococci, streptococci, bacillus, escherichia, propionibacterium Beneficial bacteria break down the fiber in the colon and synthesize vitamins and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs regulate a variety of functions, including immune function, metabolism, hormonal function, and brain function.
Gut bacteria and digestive diseases The composition of the gut bacteria can change based on factors such as environment, diet, and genetics. Diseases can manifest when the gut microbiome loses beneficial bacteria, experiences an increase in pathogenic bacteria, or becomes less diverse. Your immune system becomes weaker when your gut microbiome is out of balance. Abnormal immune responses can cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to the development of certain diseases. Research shows that many diseases are associated with changes in the gut microbiome. These diseases include colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes.
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Golden Gazette • October 2021 • Page 19 If you thought it was too good to be true - you are correct! TTUHSC has reduced public gatherings to 25% capacity. This equals back to ZOOM or cancelled sessions. Please use caution again. I encourage all who are able - get the vaccine. We will continue to use practices that provide safety measures. All are encouraged to continue all the habits we have focused on to stay safe. Watch for updates or feel free to contact us for any questions or updates. Healthy Aging Lecture Series The Healthy Aging Lecture Series will continue at 3 p.m. Oct. 27. The event is now being held on ZOOM due to COVID restrictions. Follow the link below to register. The speaker will be Lee Franks, JD, Elder Law Attorney. The topic will be “Financial Power of Attorney.” He will discuss the legal document and the legal responsibilities of the person. Use the following link to join the session https// ttuhsc.zoom.us.webinar/register/WN_Xq6DO3X4Ti2WMAw_JXSATA. Join the
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Estate Planning: Understanding Probate When you die, you leave behind your estate. Your estate consists of your assets – all of your money, real estate, and worldly belongings. Your estate also includes your debts, expenses, and unpaid taxes. After you die, somebody must take charge of your estate and settle your affairs. This person will take your estate through probate, a court-supervised process that winds up your financial affairs after your death. The proceedings take place in the state where you were living at the time of your death. Owning property in more than one state can
result in multiple probate proceedings. This is known as ancillary probate. How does probate start? If your estate is subject to probate, someone (usually a family member) begins the process by filing an application for the probate of your will. The application is known as a petition. The petitioner brings it to the probate court along with your will. Usually, the petitioner will file an application for the appointment of an executor at the same time. The court first rules on the validity of the will. Assuming that the will meets all of your
state’s legal requirements, the court will then rule on the application for an executor. If the executor meets your state’s requirements and is otherwise fit to serve, the court generally approves the application. What is an executor? The executor is the person whom you choose to handle the settlement of your estate. Typically, the executor is a spouse or a close family member, but you may want to name a professional executor, such as a bank or attorney. You will want to choose someone whom you trust will be able to carry out your wishes as stated in the will. The executor has a fiduciary duty – that is, a heightened responsibility to be honest, impartial, and financially responsible. Now, this does not mean that your executor has to be an attorney or tax wizard, but merely has the common sense to know when to ask for specialized advice. Your executor’s duties may include: • Finding and collecting your assets, including outstanding debts owed to you • Inventorying and appraising your assets • Giving notice to your creditors (e.g., credit card companies, banks, retail stores) • Filing an estate tax return and paying estate taxes • Paying any debts or other taxes
• Distributing your assets according to your will and the law • Providing a detailed report of how the estate was settled to the court and all interested parties The probate court supervises and oversees the entire process. Some states allow a less formal process if the estate is small and there are no complicated issues to resolve. In those states allowing informal probate, the court may be involved only indirectly. This may speed up the probate process, which can take years. What if you do not name an executor? If you do not name an executor in your will, or if the executor cannot serve for some reason, the court will appoint an administrator to settle your estate according to the terms of your will. If you die without a will, the court will also appoint an administrator to settle your estate. This administrator will follow a special set of laws, known as intestacy laws, which are made for such situations.
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go a long way toward boosting your digestive health. 3 ways to develop Like physical stress, emoa healthier gut tional stress can cause inmicrobiome flammation in the gut and Logic would suggest that reduce the diversity of gut adding more beneficial bacbacteria. teria, or probiotics, to our Finding healthy outlets for bodies would translate to a your stress, such as meditahealthier gut microbiome. tion, yoga, or journaling, can Unfortunately, that logic improve the health of your doesn’t usually work. The gut microbiome. propionate, and butyrate. 2. Regular exercise composition of your gut We’ll talk more about the Besides improving your These SCFAs can maintain microbiome is unique, so intestinal barrier integrity, quality of life, regular exer- connection between stress you may not need the same reduce inflammation, and cise can also help keep your and the gut microbiome strains of bacteria that somebelow. protect against colon cancer. bowel movements regular. one else does. Good sources of prebiotic Research shows that ex- The brain-gut There are other ways to fiber include Jerusalem ar- ercise can improve the bioenhance the current makeup tichokes, chicory root, raw diversity of the microbiome connection of your gut microbiome. The gut microbiome indandelion greens, leeks, and increase the number Keep reading to learn how of beneficial bacteria. But teracts with all human cells, long-term benefits to the gut including the brain. The microbiome only occur if vagus nerve, one of the 12 the activity is maintained. cranial nerves, travels from Refraining from exercise for the brain to the gut allowing a period of time can reduce for bidirectional communicadigestive function and slow tion between the brain and gut bacteria. down intestinal motility. The brain-gut connection When exercising, it’s best can influence the developto do so at a comfortable level. Strenuous exercise can ment of gastrointestinal and produce a stress response psychiatric disorders such as that releases cortisol and epi- IBD, depression, and postView the directory online: nephrine and reduces blood traumatic stress disorder supply to the colon cells. (PTSD). www.WordPub.com/grd1.html.com One recent study demThis can damage the gut Or have a Golden Resource Directory mailed to you. barrier, promote inflamma- onstrated the connection Word Publications Include an address tion, and increase intestinal between the brain and gut ussend $3 to: 1310 Ave. Q to mail the ing vagus nerve stimulation permeability. directory to. Lubbock, TX 79401 via Sudarshan Kriya Yoga 3. Reduce stress levels (SKY). SKY is a yogic techManaging your stress can you can help promote a onions, garlic, asparagus, healthy gut microbiome nat- whole wheat, spinach, beans, urally. bananas, oats, soybeans. Limiting your intake of 1. Eat plant-based diet animal products such as red Eating a plant-based diet can increase your intake of meat and high-fat dairy prodprebiotic fiber. Prebiotic fiber ucts can also enhance your acts as food for the benefi- gut microbiome because cial bacteria in the gut. This animal products can increase results in the production of the growth of harmful bacteSCFAs, including acetate, ria linked to chronic disease.
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Lubbock Music NOW 2021 album release
From Buddy Holly and Mac Davis to Josh Abbott and Pat Green, many nationally known musicians got their start in Lubbock. The tradition continues with the 2021 Lubbock Music NOW album. Twenty-one local performers and songwriters are featured on the 6th annual album. The album release coincides with the Oct. 1 First Friday Art Trail. CDs and T-shirts will be available for purchase at the Lubbock Music NOW table outside the CASP 5th & J Studios. Some of the artists featured on the album and members of the Lubbock Music NOW committee will be on hand. All songs on the album are original and professionally produced. For the first time this year, songwriters who do not themselves perform could submit an entry by selecting a performer to record their song. Musicians and songwriters living in a 100mile radius of Lubbock are eligible to submit material for the album. Each artist submitted one entry to the Lubbock Music NOW committee. The final selection for the album was made by a panel of past and current members of the Texas Branch of the Recording Academy (Texas Grammy Board). Judges did not know the names of the performers or songwriters. “I don’t know what it is about Lubbock and the South Plains but there has always been superb music coming out of this area,” said Don Caldwell, a nationally known music producer, performer, and member of the Lubbock Music NOW committee. “I don’t (See Lubbock Music NOW artists, Page23)
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Lubbock Music NOW artists (Continued from Page 23)
believe that people realize how much talent is part of the Lubbock Music scene. They know Buddy Holly and Mac Davis, but so many artists with songs on the charts started their careers playing gigs in Lubbock.” This is the 6th Lubbock Music NOW album and Caldwell said the Grammy Board judges have told him they have been impressed with the talent on every album. “Pick a bar or restaurant in Lubbock, and you can hear really superior live music almost any night of the week,” he said. “This project is a terrific way for young performers to find a wider audience.” The 2021 album will release on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and dozens of other streaming services. The hard copy of the CD and T-shirts are also available for purchase through Select-a-Seat Lubbock at www.selectaseatlubbock. com.
The artists selected for the 2021 Lubbock Music NOW album, with song titles, performers, and songwriters, are • Alicia Morgan - “Stupid” (Alicia Morgan) • Alfredo Rodriguez - “A Better Man” (Alfredo Cordova Rodriguez) • Amy Faris (featuring Madeline Powell) - “Casualty” (Amy Faris, W.A. Mozart) • Beautifully Brutal - “I Remember Loving You” (Morri Hartgraves) • Brady Moyers - “Here to Stay” (Brady Moyers) • Dustin Garrett (featuring Hannah Jackson) - “The World Is Crashing Down” (Dustin Garrett) • The Grace Perspective - “Your Love is Strong” (Joshua Sills) • Gypsy Jayne - “Old Dirt Road” (Gypsy Jayne) • Hannah Jackson - “It’s Just Life” (Hannah Jackson) • Jake Pyeatt - “Stay” (Jake Pyeatt) • Janette B - “For You” (Janette B) • Jason Nutt & Highway
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