Volume 31, Number 9
September 2019
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
In September & Inside Texas Tech Football:
Sept. 7 UTEP in Lubbock Sept. 14 at Arizona
inTucson, AZ
Sept. 28 at Oklahoma
in Norman, OK
Oct. 5 Oklahoma State
2 – Labor Day
in Lubbock
nd
7th – Buddy Holly’s Birthday 6th-8th – Cowboy Symposium 8th – Grandparents Day 14th – Arts & Crafts Festival ............................... page 16 19th – West Texas Walk of Fame ...................... page 1 20th -21st – Friends of the Library Sale ...... page 24 20th-28th – Panhandle South Plains Fair 23rd – First day of fall 30th – Tee’d Off at Cancer ............................ page 8 ‘Feed Seniors Now’ ...... page 1 Clear bag policy at Lowery field ...... page 18
Coming in October
Forever Young: A Lifestyle, Health & Active Aging Expo, Oct. 10, Covenant Senior Care Hub City BBQ Cookoff, Oct. 10, Lubbock Chamber
Romeo Reyna
Susan Graham
David Kneupper
Larry Trider
Walk of Fame induction set for Sept. 19
The Civic Lubbock, Inc. board announced the four 2019 West Texas Walk of Fame inductees. They are Susan Graham, international opera star; David Kneupper, composer and sound designer; Romeo Reyna, textile and visual artist
(awarded posthumously, his sister, Lala Cavazos accepting); and Larry Trider, singer/songwriter and band leader. Each inductee was born within the West Texas area and has made
unique contributions to the West Texas music and art scene. The induction ceremony will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Admission is free.
Feed Seniors Now: ensuring there is a meal for everyone, every day
By Michelle Bless 9 years ago, Comfort Keepers started a national campaign: Feed Seniors Now. At that time, Lisa Carson, the owner of Comfort Keepers, Lubbock, went to Lubbock Meals on Wheels and asked what she could do to help them. The result has been weekend meal sacks for 275 seniors, currently. “This is a need many people
have,” Carson said. “They need to have a way to stay at home and stay healthy, and our food gives them that option.” Lubbock Meals on Wheels delivers weekday meals to 840 recipients. When Feed Seniors Now started, they had no funding or means to continue that delivering on the weekends. Now, 275 of those 840 people can also receive weekend meal packages.
Sponsors, private or business, contribute monetary donations to cover the cost of the program. Private donors contribute food from the Feed Seniors Now “wish list.” September is national hunger action month. On Sept. 21, volunteers will be at four Walmart locations in Lubbock with a shopping list people can donate items from. Shoppers can receive lists at the door and get one (See Feed Seniors Now, Page 4)
Page 2 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Artist rendering, not exact replica/design, of the Covenant Health hospital to be built in Hobbs, N.M.
Covenant Health opening hospital in Hobbs
Covenant Health has announced plans to construct a smart-sized hospital in Hobbs, New Mexico. The roughly 105,000square-foot hospital will have about 32 inpatient beds and will house an emergency department, intensive care unit, operating room, and labor & delivery center, among other specialties. It will also include a community center where community health education classes and events can be held. The Economic Development Corporation of Lea County calls the addition instrumental in the continued growth and vitality of the Hobbs community. Covenant Health is making a $75 million investment into the community by building a hospital that will not only bring new jobs to Hobbs, but will provide convenient access to health care to people who would otherwise have to travel for care. “In order to build a healthy community, the community has to have access to care,” Covenant Health CEO
Richard Parks said. “We understand the burden placed on patients who need or choose to travel hours back and forth to Lubbock for their care. We want and need to make health care easier and more convenient for this community.” David Shaw is the NorLea Hospital District CEO Administrator. “I think what’s really important is to recognize that our vision is to enhance lives,” Shaw said. “Part of that responsibility is collaborating with others in and outside our community to meet
the needs of our residents. Sometimes, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Nor-Lea is the one to meet those needs. Covenant can help fit that bill and why not invite them in, collaborate with them, and both be successful and grow the healthcare system in Lea County.” Bob Reid is CEO of the Maddox Foundation. “The Permian Basin is growing faster than ever before requiring many more local resources,” Reid said. “We are excited about expanding local access to health care services.”
A man was sitting reading his papers when his wife hit him round the head with a frying pan. ‘What was that for?’ the man asked. The wife replied ‘That was for the piece of paper with the name Jenny on it that I found in your pants pocket.’ The man then said, ‘When I was at the races last week, Jenny was the name of the
horse I bet on.’ The wife apologized and went on with the housework. Three days later, the man is watching TV when his wife bashes him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious. Upon re-gaining consciousness, the man asked why she had hit again. Wife replied, ‘Your horse just called.’
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 3
Sports complex named after former Mayor Tom Martin The Lubbock Youth Sports Complex was renamed after former Mayor Thomas A. Martin in a ceremony in early August at the Sports Complex at FM 1585 and Milwaukee Avenue. Speakers at the event were current and former City Council members and Mrs. Karen Martin. Former Mayor Martin served 28 years in the public sector as a Public Information Officer and a police officer in Lubbock. He also served as Police Chief in San Marcos and Chief of Police in Grapevine. After retirement, Martin returned to Lubbock, served as District 5 City Councilman and later served two terms as Lubbock’s Mayor. Since he was an avid baseball fan, the City Council unanimously voted
to rename the Youth Sports Complex in Martin’s honor. “Mayor Martin was the architect and chief supporter of the Milwaukee Gateway Project, and helped facilitate a partnership between our city government and the developers along that corridor, which accelerated the installation and development of infrastructure in this growing part of our city,” said Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope. “Tom always had an eye on Lubbock’s future, and the Milwaukee project as well as his helping secure water rights for our city’s needs are an important part of his legacy. His love of baseball and the Texas Rangers makes the naming of this youth sports complex very fitting and deserving.”
Chamber hires event specialist Rachel McMillan has been hired as the event specialist for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. McMillan graduated cum laude in May from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor ’s of Business AdminisRachel McMillan tration in marketing and management along with a certificate in international business. As event specialist, she will be
responsible for assisting in the planning, execution and logistics of all annual events. This includes the golf tournament, Hub City BBQ and the Lubbock Uncorked Wine event. McMillan, a native of Abilene, is no stranger to the wine industry as she has worked at two wineries where she educated customers through wine tastings and tours, aided in wine club shipments, and helped facilitate a variety of events for up to 300 guests.
What does love mean? Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford. – Chris, age 7
Page 4 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Feed Seniors Now: ensuring there is a meal for everyone, every day (Continued from Page 1)
or several items from the list to donate to the program. Volunteers are needed to help run the tables and collect the food at the stores. Some of the items needed are Ensure nutrition shakes, instant oatmeal, instant Cream of Wheat, individual cereal boxes, cereal bars, granola bars, juice boxes, soup, tuna or chicken, individual fruit cups, pudding cups, cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, individual
mac & cheese, and individual Chef Boyardee meals. For the past 5 years, Mary Gerlach, assistant director of Lubbock Meals on Wheels, has been involved with the Feed Seniors Now program. “This type of activity really makes a difference to us,” Gerlach said. “It’s the community coming together that allows us to do what we do.” The community spirit is more than just giving donations and delivering food. It
is a companionship between helpers and recipients. “We check on people,” Gerlach said. “If somebody’s not there when we think they’re going to be there, we call them, we call their emergency contacts, and we try to make sure they’re OK. It’s more than just delivering a meal.” The program involves donations of various items from private donors, and delivery of food sacks on the weekends. Volunteers are always in high demand to deliver food to 840 residents on 61 routes between Lubbock and Wolfforth. Gerlach said food sack recipients become familiar and attached to the volunteer drivers. “They’re very grateful,” Gerlach said. “But more than
that, they are very appreciative of the visit and having somebody check on them. They often know the other volunteers, or a lot of them, and they’ll ask about them.” Gerlach said the weekend meal need is for anyone homebound who either cannot make their own meals, or has no one to help them on weekends. The age range for recipients is 20-100 years old. It is for anyone incapacitated and unable to prepare meals. Program recipients can also be on the plan temporarily or permanently. For some, they may need aid for a time until a family member is available to help on the weekends, or until they can move into a retirement community. For others, they
have no foreseeable future of weekend meal security. “The giving spirit of the people in Lubbock makes the program possible,” Gerlach said.
Volunteer with Feed Seniors Now Walmart, Sept. 21
Need for volunteers • Running the shopping list tables • Collecting food donations Or, do your grocery shopping and contribute to the cause Comfort Keepers 806-687-7800 Lubbock Meals on Wheels 806-792-7971
Chamber hires community development director
Angela Lambert was hired as the Community Development Director for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. She has more than 20 years of experience in education. Lambert received her Bachelor’s in Office Systems Technology and Administration from Texas Tech University and was the campus technology leader at LISD for the majority of her teaching career. Throughout her career, she was awarded numerous grants, implemented a variety of outside class projects, and co-sponsored a Destination Imagination (DI) team that placed second
Angela Lambert
at regional and received the High IC award. “I’ve created curriculum for pretty much my entire teaching career,” Lambert said. “Planning, organizing and building relationships have been a huge part of my
career.” She will be responsible for creating a community entrepreneurial atmosphere that fosters communication of ideas, networking, educational opportunities, and assistance programs including management expertise, technical assistance, and business guidance. Lambert will oversee Leadership Lubbock, the chamber’s leadership and community development program, assist in the Chamber’s education and workforce efforts, as well as help create and restructure the student entrepreneurship program.
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 5
Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital recognized among Top 10%
Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock has been named in the Top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. for the 3rd year. The hospital’s care was cited as being patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely. “We strive to deliver this higher level of care as our standard,” said Craig Bragg, CEO of Trustpoint, Lubbock. “We are proud to be recognized as a top performing organization, but we don’t take it for granted. Our staff is exceptionally passionate about helping patients. We work daily to ensure patients are reaching their highest levels of ability and independence.” Trustpoint, Lubbock was ranked in the Top 10 percent from among 870 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. “If you take into account that a national study has previously shown that inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide better long-term results for patients, being ranked at the top of that group validates the quality of care we provide,” said Dr. Roger Wolcott, medical director of Trustpoint, Lubbock, referencing a study commissioned by the ARA Research Institute that showed patients treated in inpatient facilities experienced improved quality of life as compared to skilled nursing facilities. “To provide the highest level of rehabilitative care available to our own community is rewarding,” Bragg said. “Our family, friends, and neighbors don’t need to leave West Texas to receive the best care.” Trustpoint provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients recovering from or living with disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
Page 6 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Mom’s new relationship is heating up... Should you be concerned? Mom’s been lonely since your father passed away last year. But ever since she met Ed, who is also a widower, she’s seemed much happier. You suspect Mom and Ed are becoming more than just friends and may be dating, but your mother seems reluctant to share details, which concerns you. How do you know when to let mom be or when you might need to dig a little deeper into her private life?
young adult and your mom would ask you about your relationships. Did you like her probing? Probably not. So be respectful, cautious and thoughtful in how you proceed. You could introduce the topic with a gentle inquiry Starting the conversation such as, “So it seems you Remember back when have been seeing quite a lot you were a teenager or of Ed recently.”
Lubbock ISD earns Distinction Award
Something just isn’t right?
That might open the door to a conversation. Wait to see if your mother wants to share additional information. If she doesn’t, that’s her prerogative.
Check your feelings
It’s easy to let feelings and emotions spiral out of control in situations such as this. Try to look objectively at what you see happening. Your mother might be worrying whether you and your siblings will accept someone new in your lives. Family dynamics and personalities often come into play in cases such as this. If it looks as though the relationship is progressing, suggest to your mother that she introduce Ed to the family, which will help you all
begin to interact with him and get to know him better. Daughters and sons can sometimes worry that the new man or woman is trying to replace a mother or father. Reassure your mother that you are not worried about this happening. Time will tell whether the family is going to mesh well. Although it’s not unreasonable to want your mother to consider your feelings, remember you no longer live at home, and you have lives of your own. Your mother’s happiness is likely important to you, and if Mom expresses that this new person makes her happy, it may be easier to accept Ed into your lives.
Lubbock ISD was included in the announcement from the Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) unveiling of the 20 winners of the inaugural District of Distinction Award. The honor recognizes school districts for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all varieties of learners. Only the top 2 percent of districts in the state earned the honor this year. TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. This is the first year TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria. More than 1,000 districts were eligible to apply. Lubbock ISD will be honored among the 20 districts receiving the award at the TAEA Awards ceremony as part of the TAEA Conference on Nov. 15, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Lubbock Adult Activity Center Galveston. 2001 19th Street • 767-2710 TAEA is Rawlings Community Center the largest 213 40th Street • 767-2704 Hot Lunches Monday - Friday at Noon state profesSimmons Adult Activity Center 60 & over - $3 Voluntary Donation Under 60 - $850 Required Cost sional orga2004 Oak • 767-2708 nization for Transportation to and from centers for seniors 60 &over Trejo Supercenter art educators for a $2 voluntary donation per roundtrip. 3200 Amherst • 767-2705 in the United Call 767-2710 to signup! Homestead Senior Program States.
Older Active Adults • Fun • Fitness Hobbies • Games • Dances • Classes
Follow Us - Lubbock Parks and Recreation
5401 56th Street • 687-7898
Situations could arise where a more proactive approach is warranted, such as in a case where you may suspect senior abuse or exploitation. For example, if you think Ed could be taking advantage of your mom financially, some additional probing might be justified. If your mother has money and her friend suddenly shows up with a new car, you could ask: “Do you know who bought Ed that nice car?” Or, if Ed moves in with your mother and a lot of new things start to appear around the house that don’t really fit your mom’s style, you might ask: “This doesn’t really look like your thing, Mom. Did you buy this?” If you really think something is up, try to discuss your concerns with your mother. If that doesn’t work, consider approaching a family friend who you think could exert some influence on your mom. Or perhaps a trusted attorney, financial advisor, or faith leader may be willing to help serve as a liaison. No matter what our age, we all need companionship and love. Your mother’s happiness could have a positive effect on the entire family. You too may eventually love and accept someone Mom has grown to care about if you give that individual a chance. www.caregiverstress.com
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 7
By Garrison Institute on Aging
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
School has started, and we hope the weather will cool off soon. I am ready for some rain, even if it happens during the South Plains Fair. As I travel around town, I see many college students beginning the next semester at Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University. Here are some things these students have never seen or experienced. Human beings have always been in space. They have never licked a postage stamp. They assume that Wi-Fi is an entitlement. Most do not know about Princess Diana, Jacques Cousteau, and Mother Teresa. Hong Kong has always been under Chinese rule. Their parents have gone from encouraging them to use the internet – to begging them to get off. Surgeons have always used ‘super glue’ in the operating room. The eyes of Texas have never looked upon The Houston Oilers. In response, some students have shared their expressions that will leave some of us baffled. They need to plan ahead so they do not find themselves ‘dankrupt.’
One of a variety of painful declarations that we are out of weed. As long as they can find a ballpoint pen they can use their ‘redneck teleprompter.” The bigger the back of your hand, the more notes you can include, but don’t get caught looking. They should know better than to text their professors “TL DR” about assignments. …and just hope their professors do not scribble back to them about their papers: TOO LONG: DIDN’T READ.” Thanks to Beloit College for publishing the Mindset Lists of College Students. RSVP Volunteer Opportunities If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help you. We coordinate with over 60 organizations that can use your assistance. Volunteer assignments can vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you. For details, contact the RSVP office at 806.743.7787. Stockings for Servicemen The Stockings for Servicemen are looking for personal toiletries (hotel/motel size) for the Christmas gift boxes. If you have some unused items, you can drop them by 6630 S Quaker, Suite G.
Feed Seniors Now Feed Seniors Now will be collecting.’ single sized’ food items and monetary donations to feed seniors in the area who are unable to provide a cooked meal for themselves. Items can be dropped off at the Garrison Institute on Aging during the month of September. Collection sites will also be at the local Wal-Marts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.21. We appreciate all that you do for the community. You continue to make Lubbock a great place to live. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~ Francis of Assisi
G N & BLADE SHOW Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-5
LUBBOCK CIVIC CENTER Admission: $7 adults, under 12 FREE “2 FER SPECIAL” 2 FOR 1 FIRST HOUR BOTH DAYS
www.lubbockgunshow.com
• 806-253-1322 info@silverspurtradeshows.com
Protect yourself and the ones you love. Get your immunizations. Everyone needs a flu shot every year. Adults need other immunizations as recommended by your physician. Contact us for assistance finding a clinic that provides immunizations. 806 18th Street 806.775.2933
YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR REHABILITATION Short-term & Long-term Rehabilitation We specialize in: • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Stroke Recovery Care • Orthopedic Rehabilitation • Diabetes Symptom Management • Stroke Therapy • Wound Care • Pain Management EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Page 8 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Hospice volunteer training
Volunteers make a difference in so many lives. Hospice of Lubbock is looking for people who can give 1 to 2 hours per week to be a friend to a person facing a terminal illness. Complete training is provided. Opportunities are there for anyone who has the time to give to others because volunteers really do make the difference to so many. “Our volunteer program is an important part of our mission to provide excellent care,” said Cheryl Presley, volunteer services supervisor. “We appreciate these fine folks who give so generously of their time.” Studies have shown that people who volunteer for others live happier, fuller lives. Training dates and times are 6 to 10 p.m., Sept. 20; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 21; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22. All 16 hours of training are required. Veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information call the office at 795-2751 and ask for Cheryl Presley, volunteer services supervisor or Victoria Carpenter, volunteer coordinator or email cpresley@ covhs.org or victoria.carpenter@stjoe.org.
Resolution portal on City site An online resolution portal is open on the City of Lubbock website. This portal is of great value to the City and residents because it allows for convenient access to resolutions and expands the City’s role in becoming a more open local government. The online portal can be found in the City Secretary’s page, next to the City Charter, and Code of Ordinances: https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/ departments/city-secretary/home/ resolutions. Directions on how to properly use the portal are on the site to locate, save or print information needed. For more information, contact Eric Chasco, Records Management, at echasco@mylubbock.us.
‘Tee’d Off at Cancer’ Sept. 30
The American Cancer Society is hosting a new event to raise funds and awareness for women’s cancers. The inaugural women’s golf event, “Tee’d Off at Cancer,” presented by two new Robert Wood and Trey Strong communities, Sedona and Escondido Ranch, will be hosted at LakeRidge Country Club from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Local women golfers of all levels and teams are $800 for a foursome. The tournament includes a golf workshop, luncheon, and awards. An afternoon golf clinic led by golf coach Barbara Scott will be offered for those new to the game or not wanting to play 18 holes. This event is $100 per person and includes the clinic and lunch and post-reception. One in every three women will have cancer during her lifetime. For more information, go to www.teedofflubbock.org, email Kathleen Burrell at kathleen. burrell@cancer.org, or call the American Cancer Society office at 806-745-0767.
Every moment matters. Don’t waste a single one. For over 35 years, Covenant Heart and Vascular Institute has provided everything from routine community health screenings to advanced heart procedures. There are many serious causes of chest pain including heart attacks, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing chest pain – come see the specialists at the only certified Chest Pain Center in Lubbock. Together, we’ll help ensure you’re enjoying every moment with a full heart. To learn more and take an online risk assessment, visit covenanthealth.org/heart.
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 9
By James K. White
Approximately 60% of the world’s coffee comes from Brazil. However, coffee did not originate there. Botanists/historians generally believe that “Coffea” was first brewed in Abyssinia or Ethiopia about 600 years ago. One hardy plant many homeowners despise is the dandelion. Taraxacum officinale is an herb bearing yellow flowers and its leaves are used in fresh salads. Some folks use the leaves to feed silkworms when mulberry leaves are in short supply. I have no preference between mulberry or dandelion leaf salads. However, I do prefer romaine lettuce in place of either dandelion or mulberry las hojas. Another plant in the spot-
light today is grapefruit. This citrus produce derives its name from observations that the popular yellow and sometimes pink fruits tend to grow in bunches, which reminded some people of large grape clusters. In Mexico, local distillers make an intoxicating drink derived from fermented pulque (a native plant sap). Foreigners need to exercise caution and not order pulga when the pulque beverage is desired. Pulga means flea. License plates predate automobiles in America. In 1879, the San Antonio City Council required that all horse-drawn vehicles used for public conveyance display a city-issued metal license tag. In 1912, a tailor named Franz Reichelt invented an
jkwhite46@gmail.com
overcoat that was to double as a life-saving parachute in an emergency. He sought permission from officials of the Eiffel Tower in Paris to test his invention by leaping from the tower while donning a coat/parachute of his making. Officials conditionally granted permission with the stipulation that the first test be conducted using a mansized dummy. Reichelt agreed to the test demands. Unknown to Parisian authorities, sneaky Franz was to play the role of test dummy. The tailor jumped. The parachute never opened. Tragic results were fatal. A Nebuchadnezzar is the name for a 15-liter bottle of
wine, most especially champagne. Domenico Theotocopoulus was a famous and talented artist. If Domenico Theotocopoulus were your name, you might have signed your paintings as he did: El Greco. Popular recording artist Engelbert Humperdinck sort of made up that name and sort of stole it. There
was a prior Engelbert Humperdinck active in the late 1800s. This guy apparently truly did make up the name. That Humperdinck worked for Richard Wagner as a copyist and composed one somewhat famous opera entitled Hӓnsel and Gretel. I sound a bit like an opera singer when I’m in the shower, I think.
Boomer Benefits Made Easy Educator turned agent who loves to help others.
Jason Dear
Give me a call at 806-787-3571
Garrison Institute on Aging
“The Living Will” Sherman Hope, MD
Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Carillon Windsong / 4002 16th St. Free Event. Snacks Provided.
For more information, call 806.743.7821 www.ttuhsc.edu/garrison SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT LECTURE SERIES: Oct. 23
Page 10 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
New Neighbors Club begins 42nd year
Time is here for the start of the 42nd year of the New Neighbors Club of Lubbock. Kenny Maines will be the program for the membership meeting/luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. Cost for the lunch is $15, and reservations must be made by Sept. 10, to Marilyn Bals, marilyn.bals@ttu.edu or call 806-791-5217. Reservations must be paid for unless cancelled by Sept. 11. The civic and social club brings together residents of the Lubbock area for mutual help and social relationships. Membership is open to all persons in the Lubbock area and yearly dues are $25. A prospective new member
may attend two events as a guest. The club began as a group dedicated to newcomers, but it now welcomes those who have lived in the Lubbock area for many years. It provides lots of social gatherings that include card games, mahjongg, out to the movies, out to lunch bunch, and book club. The group also has monthly luncheons with programs and a couple of coffees per year. For more information contact Cheryl Guess at cdguess49@gmail.com.
Thoughts to Ponder
May you always have love to share, cash to spare, and friends who care.
What a difference your lunch hour can make! Once a week, or once a month, use your lunch hour to deliver a hot, nutritious meal to someone who is homebound.
You will make their day, and they will make yours. Call
806-792-7971 for more info.
Lubbock Meals on Wheels www.LubbockMealsOnWheels.org
Hill Country Up-date ll Dear Folks, Last month I ended the column with the mention of the historic and fun area of Gruene, Texas, 30 minutes north of San Antonio and 45 minutes south of Austin. This small town is full of specialty gift shops, two antique shops, a day spa, the Gruene Mansion Inn (B and B), the Grapevine, which offers daily complimentary wine and beer tasting, food specialty shops, and your choice of several restaurants. The more adventurous can sign up with a river rafting group. After shopping a few hours, it was time for lunch so we chose the Historic Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar. This place is an 1870s cotton gin located beneath the water tower and opened as a restaurant in 1977. There are outdoor dining decks above the Guadalupe River, and with all the beautiful surrounding trees and other greenery, it gives a treehouse atmosphere to all diners. Also included are native stone fireplaces, a bricked patio, relaxing veer garden, and an indoor bar with a wood-burning stove. The menu is extensive. Granddaughter ordered the chicken salad sandwich, daughter ordered the Idaho Rainbow Trout entrée, and I chose the spinach and mushroom quesadillas. Yes, we all enjoyed the chips, salsa and the best ever Jalapeno
Margaritas. Our food was promptly served, and all was delicious. The “Mill” has a long list of well-known celebrities including our own past governors, Ann Richards and Rick Perry. You may consider visiting Gruene and all it has to offer for your next “Texas vacation.” Back in San Antonio, another wonderful treat was when granddaughter was invited by a group of friends and colleagues to celebrate the birth of #3, “Bridged”, she was obviously the honored guest and totally enjoyed all the attention! Yes, she was on her best behavior. This treat consisted of a fabulous dinner at Paesanos Lincoln Heights Restaurant. This establishment is an upscale Italian restaurant using the best of Mediterranean contemporary cuisine. We were ushered into a beautiful private dining room, and all were able to order from the menu. Soon we were served the most fabulous appetizers ever: a most delicious fruit and nut bread, filled with dried cranberries, and walnuts, the “Shrimp Paesano”(fabulously seasoned), yummy crab cakes, and “Calamari Gigantissimi”. Yes, we are talking HUGE! Also, delicious. Not knowing what everyone ordered, I can tell you my choice was the baked cannelloni with a house
salad – so, so, good. For dessert, the waiter brought out several dishes of Tiramisu and Raspberry Crème Brulee served family style. We were able to take some home, and even three fresh loaves of that fabulous fruit nut bread. We had such wonderful dining experiences on our trip that it will require another column in next month’s paper to tell you about the last two dining experiences in San Antonio. Until next time, a “cool” September to all. Cathy Easter Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
1310 Ave. Q • Lubbock,TX 79401 806-744-2220 • 806-744-2225 Fax GOLDEN GAZETTE is published monthly by Word Publications, 1310 Ave. Q, Lubbock, TX 79401. News items, letters to the editor, photographs, and other items may be submitted for publication. All letters must include the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Letters may be edited. Advertising rates are available upon request. For a subscription, send a check to Golden Gazette for $24 for one-year, or $48 for two-years. Staff: Jo Anne Corbet, Bené Cornett, Dr. Elva Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards, Randal Hill, Calva Ledbetter, Gary McDonald, Margaret Merrell, Cathy Mottet, Cary Swinney, Mary Valentini, James K. White View the Gazette online at: www.wordpub.com
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 11
Being prepared, but hoping to never need it: Hospital protocol for mass casualty events
By Michelle Bless In a world where active shooting events and mass casualty situations are not hypothetical, it can be overwhelming to imagine the chaos that would break loose if anything devastating happened. But for the team at Covenant Medical Center, they will never be at a loss if a mass number of lives were thrust into their hands. Trauma surgeon Dr. Caleb Sallee described the training and hospital protocols that prepare the staff for such a time. “In any mass casualty event, you have a triage situation,” Sallee said. “You triage those patients to high priority or life-threatening injury, to low priority or nonlife-threatening injuries.” Sallee said the hospital does training sessions twice a year to prepare for a mass casualty event.
“They simulate an event see their loved ones would cal personal or victims. available,” Sallee said. happening (like at a school) be more of an obstacle to ef“The best thing families or Covenant hospital has (See Being prepared, Page 12) and expecting an influx of 10 ficiency than a help to medi- loved ones can do is just be to 20 injured people showing up at the hospital.” Sallee said that in a mass casualty event, a trauma bay would have 1-3 nurses, 1-2 techs, an anesthesiologist, a trauma surgeon, and an ER physician. In the operating room there would be a surgical nurse, 2-3 surgical scrub techs, an anesthesiologist, and 1-2 surgeons. These are the typical teams that would care for victims while hospital supervisors or sometimes nursing staff would work to reach out to family members. “But the primary goal is taking care of the patient,” Sallee said. In any situation that brought an influx of patients to the hospital, Sallee said, an influx of family members rushing and demanding to
Mass shooting* statistics • As of Aug. 5, 2019, 225 mass shootings* have occurred in the U.S. Aug. 5 was the 217th day of 2019 • 2018: 340 mass shootings • 2017: 346 mass shootings • 2016: 382 mass shootings • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/ *A mass shooting is defined as a shooting incident in which at least 4 people are shot, excluding the shooter.
Page 12 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Participants needed for a research study Being prepared, but hoping
Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis
(Continued from Page 11)
sections with command centers for every department in the event of a mass causality. The staff will be working diliTexas Tech University Health Sciences Who is needed: gently to inform families of vicCenter researchers are conducting an tims’ locations and situations, and 8-week research study examining the Postmenopausal women effects of Tai Chi, a mind-body moderate the medical team has a system intensity exercise, on knee osteoarthritiswith knee pain prepared for saving those victims’ associated outcomes. lives. (knee osteoarthritis) This study requires participants to Victims of mass disasters will eiparticipate in group Tai Chi exercise ther be taken to UMC or Covenant. for 8 weeks at no cost to participants. When: But even with the hospital running like a well-oiled and well-trained The study is led by Leslie Shen, Ph.D., 8-week study professor of pathology, Texas Tech machine, the most dangerous time University Health Sciences Center for a victim is the minutes between For more information School of Medicine, Lubbock, and injury and arrival of first respondand/or to participate, funded by a grant from Center of contact Excellence for Translational Neuroscience ers. and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, “A large percent of the patients Anna Rodriguez Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. lose too much blood before they get 806.743.2533 to the hospital,” Sallee said. He recommends all civilians anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu attend a Stop the Bleed training course. Stop the Bleed 4642 N. Loop 289 was initiated by the 771-1352 White House in 2015 2431 S. Loop 289 as a response to the 771-8008 Sandy Hook Elemen6202 82nd St. tary School shooting. 687-8008 The course educates the public on emerCommitted to providing you with the best possible care,
When it comes to physical therapy, you do have a choice.
4138 19th St. compassion, and respect in a safe and comfortable setting. 780-2329 1506 S. Sunset Ave. www.PhysicalTherapyToday.com in Littlefield Serving you today for a healthy tomorrow. 385-3746
gency protocols to prevent victims from bleeding out before first responders arrive. “Civilians and bystanders can play a huge role in somebody’s survival,” Sallee said. “Pre-hospital care can greatly affect in-hospital care.” It is also critical in these situations that the hospital has enough blood to treat the victims. Civilians can be of most help at the hospital by donating blood. “We are as prepared as anybody can be for these situations,” Sallee said. While prepared, the prayer of the hospital staff is that their protocols never have to be used. Marriage humor Wife: ‘What are you doing?’ Husband: Nothing. Wife: ‘Nothing? You’ve been reading our marriage certificate for an hour.’ Husband: ‘I was looking for the expiration date.’ The best argument against democracy is a 5-minute conversation with the average voter. - Winston Churchill
Map folds out to 34.5” x 22.5”
2431 S. Loop 289 771-8010 Best trained & friendliest staff in Lubbock.
Come check us out & experience the many services of Wellness Today. Top of the line equipment, classes, cardiovascular machines, indoor walking track, free weight equipment, heated pool and hot tub, underwater treadmills, and more! Providers of the Silver&Fit and SilverSneakers fitness programs
Call for class schedules: 771-8010 www.WellnessTodayLubbock.com
WWW.LUBBOCKMAP.COM
* Street Map * Scenic Locator * Downtown * Texas Tech University * County * Buffalo Springs Lake * Lake Ransom Canyon
mail a check Word Publications Be sure to include for $3 to: a complete address 1310 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 to mail the map to. 806-744-2220
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 13
Oktoberfest set for Oct. 11 Third annual Oktoberfest is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct.11 at the Texas Tech Frazier Alumni Pavilion. The festive fundraiser benefits Lubbock Meals on Wheels and other nonprofits supported by the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Lubbock. Admission is $40 per person, which includes German food prepared by Top Tier Catering. An open bar will serve beer, wine, and soft drinks. Water will be available with meals. Lively music provided by BA Entertainment, a silent auction, games, and a beer
stein-lifting contest will add fun to the festivities. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Only 350 tickets will be sold and are available online at lubbockmealsonwheels. org, click on the Oktoberfest image, or at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Why do people keep running over a thread a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Low back pain or sciatica?
Learn to manage your back pain and sciatica. Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. Sept. 21. Come listen to a Physical Therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of back pain and sciatica. The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call 806-771-8010. How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
Find out how Interim can help your family!
( 806 ) 791.0043 3305 101S T S TREET
Interimhealthcare.com
Page 14 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 15
Walk of Fame
Sept. 1 - National Cherry Popover Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Sept. 2 - VJ Day, WWII
Labor Day
Sept. 3 - Skyscraper Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society
7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. Sept. 4 - Newspaper Carrier Day Sept. 5 - Cheese Pizza Day
Conversation Café
Genealogy - 9 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B - West Parking Garage – 6thFloor, Coffee and Donuts will be provided. RSVP by calling 806-725-0094 Sept. 6 - Fight Procrastination Day
First Friday Art Trail
Free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route. Sept. 7 – Buddy Holly’s birthday
Fiber Arts Society
Crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info.
Texas Tech football
Playing UTEP in Lubbock Sept. 8 - Grandparent’s Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Sept. 9 - Teddy Bear Day
UMC Better Breathers Club
A support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd St, 82nd & Slide. Sept. 10 – Swap Ideas Day
Stroke & Brain Injury
Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222.
Lunch Bunch
Cracker Barrel, 5018 Milwaukee Ave. 11:30 a.m., Southern home-styled food and good company. Members will each pay for their own meal. RSVP by calling 806-725-0094.
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Quilters
The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month.
Amputee Support Group
Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-7485870 for more info.
Sept. 11 - No News is Good News Day Sept. 12 - Chocolate Milk Shake Day
Caregiver Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565. Sept. 13 - Blame Someone Else Day
New Neighbors Club
Kenny Maines will be the program, 10:30 a.m., Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. Reservations required, 806-791-5217 or Marilyn.bals@ttu.edu. Sept. 14 - International Crab Fest Day
Texas Tech football
every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Board to Brush
2 p.m. Caprock Room Windsong Building at Carillon, 4002 16th St. Create your own custom art in a rustic, wood class. Stepby-step how to put together beautiful pieces. All supplies provided. A small cost involved, payable by cash/ check. Call 806-725-0094 for more information. Sept. 18 - Cheeseburger Day Sept. 19 - Talk Like a Pirate Day
SeniorCare 101
Induction ceremony at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre at 7 p.m. Free admission. Sept. 20 - Pepperoni Pizza
Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Lubbock Public Library – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., basement of Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Members only – join at the door. Sept. 21 - Gratitude Day
Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Lubbock Public Library – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., basement of Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Open to the public.
Back Pain & Sciatica
Free workshop on managing pain, 10 a.m., inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010.
Brunch from 9 - 10 a.m in the Knipling Education Conference Center – learn about SeniorCare and events.
(See Enriching Lives, Page 16)
Playing Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lubbock Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, free.
EXIT REALTY OF LUBBOCK
2405 W. Loop 289 • Lubbock, TX 79407 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Dr. Kathy Rollo, Superintendent, “Lubbock ISD: Progress as Promised” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Sept. 15 - Women’s Friendship Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Sept. 16 - Mexican Independence Day Sept. 17 - Apple Dumpling Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter
Jeff Prather REALTOR®
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
www.ExitLubbock.com
Cell: 806-759-8260 Bus: 806-771-3900 Fax: 806-771-3948 Jeff@ExitLubbock.com
Each person has a place at the table and a voice worth hearing A tradition to Stand On Blended Music with Choir
First Presbyterian Church 3814 130th Street 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org
10:30 a.m. Worship
Page 16 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Arts & Crafts Fall Festival, Sept. 14
The 49thAnnual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival is set for Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fall festival offers an array of concessions and welcomes vendors to inquire about open spaces for tents and trailers. This event, which has traditionally attracted 6,000 - 8,000 visitors, is family-oriented, and features more than 80 vendors selling handmade craft items and fine art. Food vendor spaces are available for $100 on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Each vendor is responsible for obtaining a Temporary/Special Event Health Permit from the City of Lubbock Health Department three days prior to
the event. Contact the City of Lubbock-Environmental Health Office with questions at 806-775-2902. Rental agreements for booths may be picked up at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or online at www.lubbockgac. org. Interested parties may come by 4215 University Avenue or call 806-7673724. The Lubbock Garden & Arts Center is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon. More information about the Garden & Arts Center and the Fall Festival can be found online at www.lubbockgac.org.
Shoulder pain or soreness in 30 days?
(Continued from Page 15)
Craft fair
Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales.
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Sheriff Kelly Rowe, “Lubbock Gangs” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Sept. 22 - Hobbit Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Sept. 23 – First day of fall Sept. 24 - Cherries Jubilee Day
help predict and prevent certain personal risk-factors. Sept. 28 - Public Lands Day
Texas Tech football
Hub City B-B-Q cookoff
Roundtable Luncheon
Oktoberfest
Playing Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Sharon Bass, executive director, Volunteer Center of Lubbock, “What All Have They Done in 30 Years?” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Sept. 29 - Confucius Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Sept. 30 - Mud Pack Day
Tee’d Off at Cancer
Golf event at LakeRidge Learn to manage your shoulder pain or soreness. Country Club, 10 a.m. to Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on 10 on Tuesday 6:30 p.m. $800 for a fourRemove 10 pieces of litter rotator cuff pain and soreness at 10 a.m. Sept. 7. some. www.teedofflubbock. every Tuesday. Keep LubCome listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest misorg, American Cancer Socibock Beautiful. take that people living with shoulder pain can do that could ety, 806-745-0767. lead to surgery. Discover the causes of rotator cuff injuries. Sept. 25 - Comic Book Day Find out what the 3 most common shoulder issues leading to Healthy Aging Lecture Series Coming in October “The Living Will” presented Texas Tech football shoulder pain are. by Sherman Hope, M.D. 3 to Playing Oklahoma State in The workshop will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. 4 p.m. Presented by GarriLubbock Loop 289. For directions, or to make your reservation, call son Institute on Aging; held Forever Young: 806-771-8010. in the Carillon Windsong Oct. 10, A lifestyle, health, building, in the Caprock and active aging expo. PreThere is nothing more classy or powerful than showing Room, 4002 16th St. 3 to 4 forgiveness and grace to someone who does not deserve it. sented by Covenant Health p.m. Snacks provided. Free. For more information, call 743-7821. 26 - Johnny Appleseed • Medicare Advantage • Medicare Supplements Sept. Sept. 27 - Native American Day
Personalized Service for YOU. • Health and Life Insurance
James M. Hoodenpyle Independent Agent
Call for appointment: Cell
806-778-1106
Better Living Breakfast Club 9 - 10 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center, Cancer genetic testing Learn about how your family history and genetics can
Senior Care. Knipling Education Conference Center. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. In downtown Lubbock, evening of Oct. 10 Oct. 11 at Frazier Alumni Pavilion. $40 per person to benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels and other nonprofits. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Lubbock.
Gun & Blade Show
Oct. 12 & 13 Lubbock Civic Center, $7 for adults, under 12 free. Guns, knives, ammo, holsters, accessories, coins, jewelry, collectibles. Note: To add an event, delete an event, or make changes, email maedwards@wordpub. com or call 744-2220 by the 20th of the month for the following month’s publication. Sit with animals quietly, and they will show you their hearts. Sit with them kindly, and they will help you locate yours. – Ramblings of the ClauRy ‘Do not be afraid’ is written in the Bible 365 times. That’s a daily reminder from God to be fearless every day.
Lubbock Lorenzo Nazareth Post Shallowater Slaton
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 17
Covenant Children’s Urgent Care Center opens
Covenant Children’s Urgent Care is now open at 82nd and Slide.
Covenant Children’s has opened the first and only pediatric urgent care in Lubbock. The clinic is at 82nd and Slide and open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pediatricians on site can treat patients experiencing cold and flu symptoms, rashes, coughs, fevers and sprains. An x-ray machine is on site for suspected breaks. “There is nothing worse for a parent than to have a sick child and nowhere to turn,” Covenant Children’s CEO Dr. Amy Thompson said. “This
clinic is a great time- and cost-saving option. It is available when your family physician is not, and when your situation isn’t serious enough for the ER. “At Covenant Children’s we want to provide the most comprehensive care, and now we can do that for our youngest, most precious population.” Most insurance plans will be accepted.
Page 18 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Need a doc? www.LubbockMedGuide.com
Lubbock & area physicians - by specialty & alphabetically + hospitals & related medical services
Golden Gazette Crossword Puzzle ACROSS
1. Discharge of a firearm 6. Small blemish 10. Facet 14. Monetary unit of Yugoslavia 15. Air (prefix) 16. Radioactive gaseous element 17. Undoing 18. Treacherous 20. Consumed 21. Grid 22. Not limited to one class 24. Soil with mire 28. Snare 29. Faculty head 31. Nae 32. Disfigure 33. Joyous 34. Large cask 35. Friends 36. Violently intense 37. Sixth letter of the Greek alphabet 38. Israeli submachine gun
3 9. Sweetheart 40. Free from contamination 41. Turkish headwear 42. 6th month of the Jewish calendar 43. Baby powder 44. Gallic 46. Curved like a bow 49. Tranquility 52. Pull laboriously 53. Poisonous to nerve tissue 56. Gentlewoman 57. Relaxes 58. Furniture wood 59. On the top 60. Efface 61. Supporter 62. Saucy
DOWN
1. Mine prop 2. High-toned 3. Become Oriental 4. Convert into leather
5. Subordinate ruler 6. Jeopardy 7. Spoken 8. Labor 9. Children 10. Seraglio 11. Fuss 12. Former coin of France 13. Abstract being 19. Loose outer garment 21. Metric unit of mass 23. Greek goddess of strife 25. Interpose 26. Path 27. Sicilian volcano 29. Prohibit 30. Ireland 32. Large drinking bowl 33. Mother 36. A cardinal 37. Member of a Nguni people 39. Milk sugar 40. Large almost tailless rodent
4 3. Crafty 45. Nostrils 48. Country in NE Africa 50. Roster 51. Jump in figure skating 53. Born
Lubbock ISD adopts clear bag policy at Lowery Field As part of enhancing safety and security measures, Lubbock ISD is implementing a new clear bag policy for Lowery Field. The new policy regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into the stadium for any event at the facility. Visitors will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the facility: • Clear plastic vinyl or PVC • Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12” • One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
• Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Prohibited bags include but are not limited to purses larger than a clutch bag: briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/ cases; binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes. Fans will continue to be able to
carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras. More information, including frequently asked questions, can be found on the Lubbock ISD website at www.LubbockISD.org/ClearBagPolicy. Attorney: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people? Witness: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
Solution on P. 21
5 4. Organ of hearing 55. North American nation 56. One circuit
What not to say to a widow 1. I know just how you feel. 2. It was for the best. 3. It just takes time. 4. It was God’s will. 5. You’ll find someone else. 6. Will you have to move now? 7. Why are you still wearing your rings? 8. What are you going to do with his -----? 9. Anything that starts with “At least ...” 10. Anything that starts with “You need to ...” www.GriefDiaries.com
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 19
That novelty tune: ‘A Boy Named Sue’ by Johnny Cash By Randal C. Hill wryterhill@msn.com
live recording of ‘At San Quentin’ on Feb. 24, 1969, he also added Silverstein’s clever yarn, even though he hadn’t mastered it yet. “I still didn’t know the words,” Cash admitted later. “As a last resort, I pulled those lyrics out and laid them on the music stand, and when it came time that I thought I was brave enough, I did the song.” Silverstein’s story tells of a young man’s anger directed toward an absent father whose only familial
contribution has been saddling his son with a feminine name. As a result, the lad named Sue grows up fighting and has, along the way, become one tough and testy guy who’s always ready for a fracas. By coincidence, Sue meets his dad in a bar one day and, in the blood-soaked brawl that follows, his father explains that he gave his son the name as an act of love, figuring (correctly) that it would force the boy to “get tough or die.” Sue accepts
Diets rich in blueberries yield diverse benefits Blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging, and a collection of new studies in “The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences” further quantifies how. “Since the 1990s, research on the health benefits of blueberries has grown exponentially,” wrote guest editor Donald K. Ingram, Ph.D., FGSA, in an opening editorial. “Studies have documented that this fruit ranks highest in antioxidant activity compared to many other fruits. Moreover, other mechanisms for the health benefits of blueberries, such
as their anti-inflammatory properties, have been identified.” Ingram’s editorial is followed by four articles in a special section of the journal’s Biological Sciences section. One of the studies found that consuming 200 grams of blueberries (about one cup) daily can improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure. As the cause, the authors cited anthocyanins, which are phytochemicals that give blueberries their dark color. Other studies document the cognitive benefits of eating blueberries. One tied the
fruit’s high polyphenol count to improved performance on memory tests by a group of older adults. Another journal article provides a review of several clinical studies focusing on benefits of blueberry supplementation — with a focus on specific memory effects in children as well as older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The articles presented in this special collection emerged from a symposium titled “Blue versus Gray: Potential Health Benefits of Blueberries for Successful Aging,” held at the World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in July 2017.
this offbeat reasoning, and the pair reconcile, although the son vows later to never burden any kid of his own with a similar name. The prison inmates loved the song and showed their appreciation by whooping and roaring with laughter, especially when Cash bellowed the lines, “My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you’re gonna die!” From the ovation that followed, Cash thought that he just might have found his next hit single. Columbia Records agreed, although first profanities first had to be snipped from the tape before the disc was released as a 45. “A Boy Named Sue” hit #1 on the Billboard country charts before it crossed over to the pop lists, where it reached #2 and gave Cash his only Top
City of Lubbock facilities
In February 1969, country legend Johnny Cash hosted a party at his Hendersonville, Tennessee, mansion. Several fellow musicians entertained there that night, but what knocked Cash for a loop was pal Shel Silverstein’s singing an original and rollicking novelty tune he called “A Boy Named Sue.” Cash asked Silverstein to write down the lyrics after Cash’s wife June said, “Take the words to ‘A Boy Named Sue’ to California. You’ll want to record that at San Quentin.” They left the next day. Cash, who had been playing prison concerts since 1957, always performed his many iconic hits. For the
10 mainstream hit song. It became one of his signature tunes and eventually led him to perform it at the White House. Silverstein earned a Grammy award for Cash’s million-selling ditty. A Playboy cartoonist and the author of such books as “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “The Giving Tree,” Silverstein credited the inspiration for “Sue” from a conversation he once had with friend Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story), who admitted that he had endured a wretched childhood due to constant teasing about his “girly” first name. “I fist-fought my way through every grade in school,” Shepherd had said. Take heart, Jean. You could have been named… well, you know.
Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center 3030 66th St. • 767-3727 Hodges Community Center 4011 University • 767-3706 Lubbock Memorial Arboretum 4111 University • 797-4520 Lubbock Adult Activity Center 2001 19th St. • 767-2710 Maxey Community Center 4020 30th St. • 767-3796 Rawlings Community Center 213 40th St. • 767-2704 Safety City 46th & Avenue U • 767-2712 Simmons Community & Activity Centers 2004 Oak Ave. • 767-2708 Trejo Supercenter 3200 Amherst • 767-2705
Page 20 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Understanding risk - in terms of personal finance
Few terms in personal finance are as important, or used as frequently, as “risk.” Nevertheless, few terms are as imprecisely defined. Generally, when financial advisors or the media talk about investment risk, their focus is on the historical price volatility of the asset or investment under discussion. Advisors label as aggressive or risky an investment that has been prone to wild price gyrations in the past. The presumed uncertainty and unpredictability of this investment’s future performance is perceived as risk. Assets characterized by prices that historically have moved within a narrower range of peaks and valleys are con-
ZACH HOLTZMAN
Financial Advisor zach.holtzman@raymondjames.com
sidered more conservative. Unfortunately, this explanation is seldom offered, so it is often not clear that the volatility yardstick is used to measure risk. On a practical level, risk is the chance that your investment will provide lower returns than expected or even a loss of your entire investment. Every investment carries some degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there’s no guarantee any investment strategy will be successful.
What you probably already know about risk
You’re probably already familiar with many kinds of risk. It makes sense that a scandal or
RHONDA HODGES
Client Service Associate rhonda.hodges@raymondjames.com
RAYMOND JAMES 4412 74th Street, Suite D100 // Lubbock, TX 79424 O 806.701.4083 // F 806.701.4085 // www.holtzmanwealth.com Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Holtzman Wealth Strategies is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. 19-BRCJX02-0003 TA 4/19
lawsuit that involves a particular company will likely cause a drop in the price of that company’s stock. If one car company hits a home run with a new model, that might be bad news for competing automakers. In contrast, an overall economic slowdown and stock market decline might hurt most companies and their stock prices, not just in one industry.
investments over longer periods. But counting on a longer holding period means that some additional planning is called for. You should not invest funds that will soon be needed into a volatile investment. Otherwise, you might be forced to sell the investment to raise cash at a time when the investment is at a loss.
What makes volatility risky?
Here are a few of the many different types of risk: • Market risk • Inflation risk • Interest rate risk • Reinvestment rate risk • Default risk (credit risk) • Liquidity risk • Political risk • Currency risk
Suppose you invested $10,000 in each of two mutual funds 20 years ago, and both funds produced average annual returns of 10%. Imagine further that one of these hypothetical funds, Steady Freddy, returned exactly 10% every single year. The annual return of the second fund, Jekyll & Hyde, alternated – 5% one year, 15% the next, 5% again in the third year, and so on. What would these two investments be worth at the end of 20 years? It seems obvious that if the average annual returns of two investments are identical, their final values will be, too. But this is a case where intuition is wrong. If you plot the 20year investment returns in this example on a graph, you’ll see that Steady Freddy’s final value is over $2,000 more than that from the variable returns of Jekyll & Hyde. Short-term fluctuations in returns are a drag on long-term growth. Although, past performance is no guarantee of future results, historically the negative effect of short-term price fluctuations has been reduced by holding
Other types of risk
The relationship between risk & reward
In general, the more risk you’re willing to take on, the higher your potential returns, as well as potential losses.
Understanding your own tolerance for risk
The concept of risk tolerance is twofold. First, it refers to your personal desire to assume risk and your comfort level with doing so. If you find that you can’t sleep at night because you’re worrying about your investments, you may have assumed too much risk. Second, your risk tolerance is affected by your financial ability to cope with possibility of loss, which is influenced by your age, stage of life, how soon you’ll need the money, your investment objectives, and your financial goals.
Reducing risk through diversification
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You can potentially help offset the risk of any one investment by spreading your money among several asset classes. Diversification strategies take advantage of the fact that forces in the markets do not normally influence all types or classes of investment assets at the same time or in the same way. Diversification cannot guarantee a profit or ensure against a potential loss.
Evaluating risk: where to find information
You should become fully informed about an investment product before making a decision. In addition to the information available from the company offering an investment – you can find information in third-party business and financial publications and websites, as well as annual and other periodic financial reports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also can supply information. Third-party business and financial publications can provide credit ratings, news stories, and financial information about a company. For mutual funds, third-party sources provide information such as ratings, financial analysis, and comparative performance relative to peers. Provided by Zach Holtzman Financial Advisor
• Want Ads • Want Ads • Want Ads • Bicycles for sale
Two 26 inch men’s bicycles for sale for $99. Call 806-3177003 for more information. 9/19
House cleaning special
Special housecleaning rates this month. Offering standard special cleaning rates for senior care communities. Call 4748816. 9/19
restHaven lots
2 choice lots, 4 Apostle Circle, Lot 1035, Spaces 3 & 4. $4,000 each and will pay transfer fees. 9/19 Call 806-793-2484.
4 cemetery plots
4 cemetery plots located at the Lubbock Cemetery. Section 6, $700 each. Contact 806-2984148. 8/19
lawn mowing
Free estimates on lawn mowing. Senior discount. Also do tree trimming/removal/planting; stump removal, landscaping, backhoe service, lift truck and tractor services hauling. Bonded & insured. Call Godlove at 806724-4514. 6/19
Want ads
10 for up to 30 words 10¢ per word above 30. $
Ads must be received & paid for by the 20th of the month for the next month’s issue. Email: bcornett@wordpub.com
Fax to: 806-744-2225
Mail to: Word Publications 1310 Avenue Q Lubbock, Texas 79401
Free ads
To qualify for a free ad, the ad must be emailed, faxed or mailed. Maximum of 15 words, merchandise priced $ 100 or less, ad will be run FREE OF CHARGE.
lift cHair for sale
Blue, lift chair for sale, like new. $500 or best offer, call 703303-8518. 6/19
portaBle oxygen
Inogen portable oxygen, model 10-300. White/black bag. Barely used. Call 830-431-1633 or 806-785-1991. 9/19
can’t reacH your toes? ... i can!
Professional manicures & pedicures. Top quality products & services. Promoting healthy nails. 20 years experience. Call Alicia at 806-317-5226. 2/17
single lot: restHaven
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
need a ride or personal care?
For rides to and from appointments and to run errands, and personal hygiene care, CPR certified. Call 239-8942. 4/18
restHaven
3 plots for sale in Resthaven; 2 together, 1 single. Call 806798-3744 if interested. 3/18
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 21
soutH plains fair seeks relics & antiques
The Relics and Antiques Division is seeking entries for the 2019 Fair. To enter your treasures, bring them to the Women’s Building on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or on Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Quata 806-632-6422 or Dorene 806-832-4621.
professional ironing
Professional ironing, reasonable rates. Quick turnaround. Call 806-748-6266 and leave a message. 5/19
for sale
Garden Lawn Crypt, Resthaven Cemetery, Lubbock. 2 spaces, 2 vaults, double monument, Phase 1, Section Y. Value $7,675. Make reasonable offer. Call 806-746-6630 or 8062/18 787-5559.
senior vision care
Dr. Michael J. Dunn has provided Lubbock with 38 years of quality vision care. Call 745-2222.
Subscribe to the
tHe “wild west farmers market”
Located at 8116 19th St. Lubbock, Texas on 13 acres. There is plenty of parking with easy access to the Market. We are open every Saturday from April thru the end of October. We feature Local Farmers with Locally grown produce & meat, Local Bakers, Crafters, and Artisans with Homemade and Seasonal goods for sale. If you would like to be a vender at the 2019 Farmers Market contact the Market Manager at 806-853-7901.3/19
Subscription Form
Please enter my subscription to the Gazette:
News and features mailed to you at the first of each month. Subscribe to Lubbock’s Senior Newspaper. Clip and mail the attached form along with your subscription check.
Mail to:
Golden Gazette
One Year Subscription for $24 Two Year Subscription for $48
Mail my copy of the Golden Gazette to:
Name ___________________________________ Address _________________________________ City _____________________________________
1310 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401
State ____________________________________
Golden Gazette newspapers are distributed free at 70 locations throughout Lubbock.
Enclosed is my subscription check.
Zip ______________________________________
Page 22 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Too much of a good thing: risks of Polypharmacy
By Michelle Bless People of all ages, but especially senior citizens, often require assistance from multiple doctors and health care providers. While there is nothing wrong with that, it can in-
crease the risk of overusing medications. Polypharmacy is defined as using five or more prescription medications at a time. This becomes dangerous if every doctor and phar-
macy prescribing the medications is not aware of all the pills and natural substitutes a patient is taking. “People shop around and go to different pharmacies,” a retired pharmacist said, “but it’s the best thing to get all your stuff from the same pharmacy, and let all your doctors know what’s going on.” Haney Wells graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State and was a pharmacist for 40 years. Wells said a reason to inform all your doctors of the prescriptions you are taking is because drugs can sometimes cancel each other out. “There are a lot of cases like that,” Wells said. “Taking them at the same time can cause one drug to absorb
the other, and then one drug doesn’t work.” Wells cautioned that the same can happen when taking drugs with food. The food can absorb the drug and prevent it from taking full effect. Some drugs, on the other hand, can cause upset stomach and diarrhea and need to be taken with food. Reading the label is critical for patients. “Some drugs with food, some without,” Wells said. “You have to know.” Wells gave an example of how taking multiple drugs can be taxing on a person’s body. If a person takes appetite suppressants that speed up their metabolism, it causes them to be jittery and makes it difficult to settle down to sleep. If their solution is to take a sleeping pill, the body is jerked from one way to the other: overly active to overly calm. “Anti-psychotic medicines,” Wells said, “can
Don’t miss us!
cause tremors and jerking, and so they give you another drug to stop that, and you’re sleepy all the time.” Wells recommended trying natural substitutes before prescription drugs, but never both at the same time. Using the natural substitute can prevent the risk of becoming dependent or building tolerance to drugs, but using both at the same time causes the effects to be compounded and
We’re there.
You may have to look around the carts and the scooters, but we’re there.
Golden Gazettes are available at all these locations:
3405 50th • 4425 19th • 4205 98th
1701 50th • 2630 Parkway Drive 401 Slide • 2703 82nd • 6313 4th 8010 Frankford • 12815 Indiana
112 N. University
can result in an overdose. Natural substitutes can also cause the metabolism to speed up or slow down, so the medication may be digested faster or slower, either of which disrupts the necessary dosage. Wells has three pieces of advice for patients to take medications as safely as possible: 1. Let every doctor know
(See The risks, Page 23)
Golden Gazette • September 2019 • Page 23
Polypharmacy statistics ■ 67% of Medicare recipients have 2 or more chronic conditions. ■ 39% of adults 65 and older take 5 or more medicines. ■ 60% of adults 65 and older have taken medicines that they may not need. ■ 67% of adults 62 to 85 years old taking prescription medicines also take supplements. ■ Problems caused by taking too many medicines: ● Increased risk of side effects ● Drug interactions ● Urinary incontinence ● Increased risk of falls ● Trouble thinking or concentrating ● Poor nutrition ● Trouble performing regular daily activities ● Higher healthcare costs https://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com/ articles/am-i-taking-too-many-pills
The risks of overusing medications
(Continued from Page 22)
what you are taking; 2. Stick with one pharmacy; 3. Research the drugs you are taking. If insurance cards are presented when ordering and receiving medications, prescription records can now be added to a database doctors can access. This decreases the risk of receiving medications that can compound or counteract each other. “It used to be doctors would write the prescription in Latin, and they wouldn’t want patients to know what they were getting,” Wells said. “Now, you have a right to know what you are putting in your body.” As a pharmacist, Wells said people need to take responsibility to understand what they are taking and how it is affecting their bodies. Some medications can have serious side effects, even birth defects, but there is always an alternative drug option. Wells recommended visiting with a pharmacist or researching on
WebMD.com to find out more about medications.
“You have to always ask if the benefit outweighs the risk.”
Participants needed for a research study Tai Chi and eCB in Women Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center researchers are conducting a research study examining the effects of Tai Chi, a mind-body, moderateintensity exercise, on circulating endocannabinoid (eCB) levels in women. This study requires participants to perform Tai Chi group exercise for FOUR sessions on non-consecutive days at no cost to participants.
Who is needed: Postmenopausal women When: FOUR sessions on non-consecutive days
The study is led by Leslie Shen, Ph.D., professor of pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, and funded by a grant from Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics.
For more information and/or to participate, contact
Anna Rodriguez 806.743.2533 anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu
A good education begins at home. You cannot blame a school for not nurturing values in your child that you have not instilled
Medicaid fraud drives up the cost of health care for everyone. It’s everyones responsibility to report fraud & abuse. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
765-6367
mfcu@oag.texas.gov
● Fulltime Medical Director ● Pain & Symptom Management ● 24-Hour Support for Patient & Family ● Grief Recovery / Counseling Center ● Non-Profit Serving 19 Counties Since 1987 The Region’s ONLY Pediatric & Adult Hospice
806-795-2751 or 800-658-2648
Page 24 • September 2019 • Golden Gazette
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, Sept. 20-21 The Friends of the Lubbock Public Library annual Fall Sale is set for Sept. 20-21, in the basement of Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday is “Members Only” day. New and renewed memberships are available at the door. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is open to the public. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted. FOL receives thousands of items weekly, and shelves are full of new arrivals. In Education, there are items for homeschoolers, teachers, and students, including textbooks through the graduate level. Religion includes Bibles, commentaries, world religion, devotionals, and family living. Nonfiction selections include sheet music, large print, cookbooks, business and computers, and an extensive Texana/ Southwest collection. Books on CD, music, movies, computer games, puzzles, and art are for sale along with music on vinyl. Most items are priced for a dollar or less. The Better Books Department has recently restructured the children’s section making it easier to use and has an excellent selection of children’s and young adult books including favorites like Dorky Diaries, Harry Potter, Magic Tree House, Percy Jackson, Wimpy Kid, old classics and more hidden treasures. Better Books sell quickly. We have hundreds of movies on DVD, and books on CD. Items in these sections are $1 or more. The Best Books Department contains many books published in 2019, and several new items donated from Texas Tech Press. Grab bags for $1 contain surprises. Books are also sold online at AbeBooks.com and Ebay.com. Donations can be placed in storage sheds at 82nd & Frankford, 5520 19th, and 5034 Frankford. Collection bins are inside each libraries during business hours.