2 markers commemorate 55th anniversary of Lubbock tornado
In June & Inside
May 11, 2025 marked the 55th anniversary of the first recorded F5 storm that devastated Lubbock and resulted in 26 fatalities.
Two historic markers commemorate The 1970 Tornado and The Fujita Scale.
The Lubbock County Historical Commission held a dedication of two Texas Historical Markers at the Tornado Memorial located at the northeast corner of Glenna Goodacre and Avenue Q.
The May 1970 tornado was the first recorded F5 storm which tore through the downtown area.
The tornado destroyed most homes in the Guadalupe Neighborhood, businesses throughout downtown and created mass property damage.
The worst toll was for the families of the
26 people who lost their lives and the more than 1,500 people who were injured.
The design of the Tornado Memorial is based upon the famed Fujita Drawings, by Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita.
Dr. Fujita, a severe storm researcher and meteorologist from the University of Chicago, came to Lubbock to assess the aftermath of the tornado.
Fujita gathered data from the paths the two vortexes made and created intricate maps that detailed the tornado’s movements.
This data led to the development of the Fujita Scale in 1971.
A booklet detailing much of the aftermath is available online at www.wordpub.com, click on the right of the screen on “Lubbock Tornado Book” to see the booklet. A pdf version can be downloaded for free.
New Neighbors awards charities
New Neighbors Club of Lubbock recently distributed funds to four local charities. This year’s recipients were Unpack Ministries, Lubbock Impact, New Legacy Home for Women, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. A check for $3,600 was presented to each of the four organizations.
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Roundtable to meet June 7 Texas Tech professor earns top award
Texas Tech Professor Ron Kendall has recently received the highest environmental award in Texas, the 2025 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the individual category from the Office of the Governor and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Dr. Kendall, a world-renowned professor of environmental toxicology and head of the Wildlife Toxicology Laboratory (WTL) at Texas Tech University, is leading groundbreaking efforts to conserve one of Texas’ most iconic species—the northern bobwhite quail.
With populations declining by as much as 90% across the state, Dr. Kendall’s work is vital in addressing the perilous drop in quail numbers and preserving the health of Texas’ natural grasslands.
In 2012, Dr. Kendall established the laboratory with a mission to research and combat parasitic diseases affecting wild quail. His innovative approach led to the development of the QuailGuard medicated feed and QuailSafe delivery system, which represents the first FDAapproved, publicly available medicated feed to treat wildlife species in their natural habitat within the United States.
Since introducing QuailGuard and QuailSafe at demonstration ranches, quail populations have shown a remarkable recovery, with some areas seeing as much as a 500% increase in sustainable wild quail numbers.
Dr. Kendall’s pioneering research is not only reviving quail populations but also ensuring the long-term health of Texas’ diverse grassland ecosystems.
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts his sails.
Reading gives us a place to go when we have to stay where we are.
I have many hidden talents. I just wish I could remember where I hid them.
The Roundtable group will meet on June 7.
Mark Brown, field services director of Plains Cotton Growers will speak on “High Plains Cotton Production & Outlook for the 2025 Growing Season.”
Roundtable meets at the Carillon Senior Living Center, 1717 Norfolk Ave. in the Pointe Plaza building by the Clock Tower in the Cimarron Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost is $20.00. Make checks payable to Roundtable or pay cash.
Anything extra given goes into the Scholarship Fund at the Honor’s College at Texas Tech.
Reservations are needed to let the kitchen staff know how many to prepare for. Text 806-281-3181 or email MEvans1398@aol.com.
There will be no meeting in July.
‘Upcycling
your
life’
Do you have any treasured antiques you would like to display at the annual fair?
Belle Raines of the South Plains Fair, Women’s Building, will talk about submissions in the vintage category at the fair.
In conjunction, Valerie Nixon of Lampasas, Texas, will share her story of “Upcycling Your Life.”
The Lubbock Christian Women will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June 10 at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston.
A buffet lunch, program, and door prizes cost $23.
Make reservations with Sharen 806-392-0264 or email LubbockCWC@gmail.com.
Deadline to reserve is June 6. To cancel, text or call Annie 432-788-4335 by noon June 6.
The Garrison Institute on Aging was established in 1999 and named in honor of Mildred and Shirley Garrison in 2005. Our mission is to promote healthy aging thru research, promote educational and community outreach programs, and serve the community with services and contacts. If you have questions on health issues, aging, chronic disease and mental health, please reach out to us. We can assist in connecting you with the right contact for your concerns.
June is here and the weatherman has finally decided it is time for the summer heat. The kiddos are out of school and having some fun. There are many local events that are sure to keep everyone busy.
Several days in June are ice cream
days. Remember June 1 to decide who pays.
• June 1 is Flip a Coin Day. Maybe you can determine who pays for the ice cream.
• June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day. If you don’t have a cat, take your dog
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for a walk.
• June 6 is WWII D-Day Anniversary and National Drive In Movie Day. Special thanks to WWII veterans. If you have not been to the Stars and Stripes Theater, you are missing a great time.
• June 13 is National Weed Your Garden Day. If you do not have a garden, I will loan you mine.
• June 14 is Flag Day. Fly it proudly.
• June 15 is Father’s Day. I wonder why on Mother’s Day we take Mom out to eat and on Father’s Day we expect him to BBQ our meal.
• June 18 is Go Fishing Day. Fishermen in my family never waited for that day.
• June 20 is the longest day of the year. ‘Nuff said!’
• June 25 is National Catfish Day. Maybe this is the catch from the 18th.
• June 30 is Meteor Day. Maybe spend the evening outside star-gazing.
June has proven to be a month when parents and grandparents are looking for activities to keep the kiddos active. Let’s take a look at some of the offerings.
• The Science Spectrum offers a range of science, experiments, and educational activities.
• Texas Tech University Rec Center offers a sports camp that includes swim lessons, rock climbing, archery and other activities.
• Several locations offer specific sports camps (basketball, baseball, softball, basketball and others). Sites include YWCA, Premier Sportsplex, Premier Martial Arts, Rock Solid Athletics as well as area schools.
• STEM camps are offered at Texas Tech University, Treehouse Children’s Academy, Sylvan and many others.
Summer Activities
Buddy Holly Center
The Buddy Holly Center began its summer showcase series on May 15 and will continue each Thursday through Aug. 14. A variety of performers will be on hand to entertain. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. Guests can bring in outside food, however, outside beverages are not permitted after 5:15 p.m.
Buddy Holly Hall
The Buddy Holly Hall will feature several entertainment events including The Addams Family, Jen Kramer, A Tribute to ABBA, and so much more.
High Noon Summer Concerts
Lubbock County High Noon Summer Concerts return in June. Each Wednesday local performers return at the Noon Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can bring their own lawn chair, blankets or use the available seating to enjoy this summer delight. You can bring your own food or visit the various food trucks that are on site.
Moonlight Musicals
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals offers another source of entertainment. Visit the City of Lubbock (parks and recreation) for plays and dates and time.
This is just a small sample of the
Lubbock Loop 88 project
Project history
Planning for the Lubbock Loop 88 project began nearly a decade ago.
As Lubbock continues to grow and expand, so too does the need for additional transportation capacity.
The planning of Loop 88 was done in three phases.
Phase 1 involved a feasibility study that explored the need for a new road around the city and concluded with a finding of feasibility for a four-lane divided highway by 2030.
Phase 2 involved a 15-month study to select a preferred route for this project using traffic, societal and environmental analyses. Phase 3 consisted of completing the engineering and environmental studies needed for moving ahead with construction.
All three phases have been completed and Loop 88 is in the construction phase.
Description
Loop 88 project is approximately 12.4 miles long and is located west of US 84.
The goal of the project is to improve mobility and reduce congestion in the area as many goods are transported within the region.
Thought for the day:
The project would convert existing two‐lane rural roadways section to an access‐controlled, six‐lane divided freeway section with frontage roads and ramps.
The Loop 88 project will be completed in segments, and each have different sections and timelines.
Construction schedule
(subject to change)
Construction for each segment and section is spread out for funding purposes.
The first segment to receive funding and start construction is Segment 3.
Sections 3A & 3B
• Section 3C
• Section 3D
• Section 3E
• Sections 3F & 3G
Public involvement
The purpose of public involvement is to share project information and updates. TxDOT is committed to working closely with the community on this project.
Several public meetings and hearings were held on this project, and now TxDOT is committed to providing construction updates to the public.
You may also access traffic updates by visiting DriveTexas.org.
Still trying to get my head around the fact that ‘Take Out’ can mean food, dating, or
Secretariat
In Big Red’s Shadow
Not all rewards involve money.
Edward “Shorty” Sweat was born in Holly Hill, South Carolina, in 1939.
As one of nine children of a sharecropper, he grew up in a cinder-block house with no running water and a small woodstove to ward off winter’s chill.
With only a sixth-grade education, he seemed destined to be picking cotton and tobacco during the years that lay ahead.
Fortunately for him, Holly Hill was also where U. S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Lucien Laurin maintained a Thoroughbred horse farm.
In 1957, Lauren offered Shorty a job after seeing the 18-year-old studying the animals through a fence surrounding the property.
Sweat went to work as a full-time groom
1970s 1970s
for Lucien’s stable of racehorses, in return for a small salary and a promise of 1% of the horses’ eventual winnings.
Eventually, Sweat became the farm’s most trusted and valued groom.
He drew especially close to the giant stallion Secretariat, who Sweat and the others called “Big Red.”
Shorty once told a reporter, “I guess a groom gets closer to a horse than anyone. The owner, the trainer, they maybe see him once a day. But I lived with Secretariat.”
To monitor the great horse’s moods and cycles, Eddie often slept on a cot outside the beautiful stallion’s stall.
In 1973, Big Red became the first racehorse since 1948 to win the Triple Crown.
His record-shattering victory at Belmont— he won by 31 lengths—is often considered
the greatest race ever run by any Thoroughbred racehorse.
Ebony and Jet magazines featured Eddie Sweat stories and photos, while Secretariat graced the covers of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.
An instant legend, Big Red was retired and lined up for what would amount to 16 years of stud service worth $6 million (about $45 million now).
No stallion on the planet was worth more.
The magnificent beast would eventually sire 663 foals, including 59 racing winners that brought in $29 million on racetracks throughout North America.
In 1999, Secretariat became the first Thoroughbred to be featured on a U. S. postage stamp.
No one in the horseracing world understands these sublime creatures better than a focused, caring groom—and no one gets less credit. Although Shorty could be considered a sort of human security blanket to the champion animal, Secretariat’s owners treated Eddie as a racetrack gypsy, continuing to dole out low wages and consigning him to a migrant worker’s life.
Sweat, though, never grumbled about the hours worked, the money earned, or the sacrifices of his time away from his wife and children.
Shorty died in 1998 at age 58. Some track folks showed up at his funeral—mainly exercise riders and training-center staff—but no owners or trainers came.
Eddie left his family two acres of land.
The 1% of the promised race winnings— about $13,000—never materialized.
Eddie Sweat always took great pride in his association with perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time: “I guess you could say I was his main man.”
Don’t just teach your children to read. Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything. The value of an education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think.
– George Carlin
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summer entertainment that is available. Enjoy the summer. Check each location website for additional information.
RSVP
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) assists organizations and residents to match the needs of the organizations with the talents of our senior population.
If you are interested in finding a location for your time and talents, we can help. Contact us for more information. Many groups could not do what they do without the assistance of volunteers.
If you are looking for an activity that will provide you ways to give back to those in need in the community, contact our office at 806-7437787 or rsvp@ttuhsc.edu. We can provide you with a
list of locations that would welcome your assistance. If you are already volunteering, we would encourage you to engage with us so that your contributions can be counted in our annual efforts.
June Jokes
Why do pirates hate May, June, and July?
• Because they do not have Arrrrs in them!
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
• June bugs! How do you organize a space party in June?
• You planet! What did the ocean say to the beach in June?
• Nothing…it just waved!
Why did the baseball team hire a gardner?
• Because they needed to catch some flies!
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
~ Albert Pike
Garrison Institute on Aging TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
All about brisket, Part 1
Dear Folks,
Although St.Patrick’s Day is long past, that wonderful corned beef brisket popular in March is available year round.
I must first explain where on the cow this cut comes from. It’s behind the rib area and in front of the rump. This fabulous full cut has two ends. The flat end has no marbling and the point end, total marbling.
When shopping in the meat department, you will find the flat ends all trimmed up and neatly packaged for you and ready to either roast in your oven, or smoke in one of those new Razzle Dazzle smokers.
These two different types of preparation will be written about in part two of my column next month.
This column is about how I prepare the corned beef. Corned beef is NOT a processed meat.
First, it is drenched in a special marinade and soaks for several days until packaged and ready for sale. Then, you have the opportunity to purchase the preferred weight then all the fun begins. This corned beef is always cut on the flat end and packaged in a pinkish colored solution with a small packet of VIP spices.
I have a huge kettle which I use for a 4-pound brisket. I used to pour the pink liquid contents with the meat and spices into my kettle and to-
tally cover with water. Now I rinse the pink liquid off the meat and bring the water to a boil and then turn down to a simmer for at least 3 hours.
I always add 2 bay leaves along with that spice packet.
When the meat is fork tender, remove the meat to a platter and slice to ¼ inch slices and cover with foil until the veggies are cooked.
I always prepare ahead of time my potatoes — small yellow ones, cut in half, then I trim off those outer tough leaves of the cabbage and cut in wedges. The next next veggie is a small bag of baby carrots — just rinse before use.
Once the corned beef is sliced, then proceed with the veggies. Potatoes go into the kettle and are allowed to partially cook, next add the baby carrots and cook until firm.
The last step is to add the cabbage. This only takes a few minutes until they are tender. Next, turn off the heat and return the sliced corned beef to the kettle.
Gently mix all together and set aside for about 15 minutes. Everything should be hot at serving time.
Serve in bowls with some of the broth: next add 2 or 3 slices of corned beef, 1 or 2 potato halves, your choice in number of carrots, and last, but not least, that wonderful cabbage.
Some of the cabbage leaves might separate dur-
ing cooking time, but that’s okay — everything is DELICIOUS!
Don’t wait until next March to enjoy this wonderful dinner.
I credit a lot of information concerning brisket from Heather, the meat department manager at Market Street at 50th Street and Indiana. Many thanks Heather!
Until next month,
Happy Father’s Day to all Dads and Granddads, Cathy
Once a week, or once a month, use your lunch hour to deliver a hot, nutritious meal to someone who is homebound.
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more info. You will make their day, and they will make yours.
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How rebalancing helps keep your portfolio on track
Keeping your financial plan aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.
When you start investing, your advisor builds a portfolio aligned with your personal investment objectives. Your target allocation takes into consideration your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, among other things. Unless something in your life changes, your portfolio should continue to align with your objectives.
However, this means revisiting your allocation and rebalancing when necessary to ensure you have a healthy mix of performance and risk level that align with your
near-term
and long-term goals for your wealth.
Out of balance
First, rebalancing is a regular part of maintaining a portfolio. The investments in your portfolio each grow at different rates.
Typically, best-performing asset classes will grow at a faster rate, therefore taking up a larger proportion of your portfolio over time. This alone can skew a portfolio to carry more risk than you originally intended. Sometimes, market fluc-
tuations can cause your portfolio to become imbalanced. When certain style investments are in favor relative to others (whether they’re riskier or not), your portfolio allocation may start to drift and require rebalancing to restore the appropriate mix to achieve the diversification benefits initially designed.
Rebalancing methods
There are several ways to rebalance your portfolio. Integrating factors such as personal preferences, tax implications and costs associated with monitoring and trading is the best way to determine which method fits with your investment style. Buy and hold is one way to approach portfolio rebalancing. Once your assets are invested, you make no changes and allow them to move freely with the markets.
This means assets with the highest returns (most likely those with the highest risk) will take up a higher percentage of your portfolio. This may mean the overall risk of your portfolio increases over time and is more prone to momentum reversing at times of market shifts.
Time-based or constant mix calls for asset class proportions to be brought back in line at regular intervals, most commonly annually or
semi-annually. Rebalancing more frequently, like monthly or quarterly, may reduce the unwanted portfolio shifts but also lead to more transaction costs, paying taxes on short-term capital gains and a potential loss of returns if an asset class is not given sufficient time to appreciate.
Drift-based or contingent sets a threshold, known as a tolerance band, around each of the asset classes in your portfolio and rebalances whenever a threshold is breached. Bands can be relative or absolute.
For example, setting a 10% relative band around a 40% allocation would trigger a rebalance at weights above 44% or below 36%, while a 10% absolute band would allow the allocation to drift up to 50% or down to 30% before rebalancing.
Common pitfalls
Following a rebalancing process will keep your investment goals at the forefront and help you avoid common behavioral investment tendencies. Three common behavioral finance flaws include:
Herd mentality: This is when you follow what everyone else is doing, which means selling assets that are underperforming and buying those outperforming. This is usually counterproductive to achieve the optimal perfor-
mance of the portfolio as the price of assets might be distorted the most with crowded positionings.
Loss Aversion: Investors tend to fear losses more than they value gains. This can lead them to hold onto losing investments for too long, hoping they will recover, rather than rebalancing the portfolio to cut losses and reallocate funds more effectively.
Overconfidence: Investors can sometimes overestimate their ability to predict market movements. This can result in frequent and unnecessary adjustments to the portfolio, increasing transaction costs and potentially reducing overall returns over the long term.
Mental accounting: A portfolio should be viewed as a whole, instead of compartmentalizing each piece. This can cloud an investor’s judgement when it comes to making risk reduction decisions and prioritizing the portfolio’s long-term performance.
To avoid falling victim to common behavioral tendencies and help ensure your portfolio is set up for long-term success, speak to your advisor about how and when to rebalance and which method matches your investment style.
Zach Holtzman Financial Advisor
Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin the body can produce
Vitamin D is valuable for you. During Covid people who had higher vitamin D levels had better outcomes when they had Covid.
Vitamin D is God’s gift to man because the sun gives us vitamin D. That is hard on people who are in parts of the world where sun is not plentiful.
In the United States, the western half of the country is better off in the winter than the eastern half. We have all seen many photos of people on the beach in Florida, but much of the eastern part of the U.S. is mostly cloudy during the winter.
To get vitamin D from the sun, the sun has to touch your skin.
And that brings up sun blockers. Just like during Covid and everyone was using the hand sanitizers, more natural oriented doctors were saying, “Now we will have to try to deal with the chemicals people are getting in that anti-bacterial gel.”
There are consequences to everything.
This is the way I handle it for myself. I have never been a sunbather. I have fair skin.
As a child, I loved the swimming pool, but I would blister. I was not the kind of person who could go all day and lay in the sun. I’m still not. My preference is to sit in the sun for short periods of time - but no more than 20 minutes at a time.
I’ve heard calculations
that if you sit in the sun for 20 minutes, sometime between 10 and 2, you will get your necessary vitamin D.
Then there are people like me who live scheduled lives and can’t do it. I love the sun, when I can get it. But my life is such that I cannot assure that I get 20 minutes five times a week during that 10 to 2 time period.
So I bought a sun lamp. I never kid myself. Man CANNOT do it as well as God, but I tell myself, some is better than none. And because it can be too cold in the winter to sit out, I bought a Sperti lamp. You stand in front of it
for about 5 minutes without your clothes on, so it works out best if that is before I go to bed or when I get up. If we don’t make it convenient to use, we won’t use it.
One thing that is important is as we get older, we don’t chase the sun like some do when they are young.
So we must be intentional about getting sunshine.
And yes, you can take it orally. It is better if you can get it from the sun.
If you think about the people you visit who are old and live at home or who are in a rehab center or a senior center, how much sun do
they get? Not much.
If you are going to visit your aunt, or any older body.
person, make sure you take them outside.
Even if they say they can’t be in the sun (they could be for even 5 minutes), it is good for mood to simply be outdoors. Look at the trees and the flowers.
If possible take them for a short walk or push them in their wheelchair.
Sunshine puts a smile on your face as well as some good vitamin D in your
Don’t forget that vitamin D is important in terms of bone health. We need to help ourselves in the ways we can.
I know we will all go to the great beyond at some point, but I don’t want it to be because of a broken bone, and I’ll bet you don’t either.
When an elderly woman breaks her hip, she has on average, 6 months to live.
Summer meals to children 18 & under
Lubbock ISD is partnering with the South Plains Food Bank and Lubbock National Bank to provide free summer meals for all children ages 18 and under across the community.
The program runs from May 27 through July 31, with all sites closed from June 30 to July 3.
No registration or identification is required, and children do not need to be Lubbock ISD students to participate.
Six Lubbock ISD campuses will serve meals on site, while an additional nine campuses will serve as Grab and Go sites—seven in partnership with the South Plains Food Bank and two in partnership with Lubbock National Bank. The South Plains Food Bank will also operate five additional community sites to ensure wide access throughout the city.
“This collaborative effort helps ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer months,” said Lori Johnson, Lubbock ISD director of student nutrition. “We’re grateful for our community partners who make it possible to reach more families where they are.”
Families can find a full list of participating sites and serving times at www.LubbockISD.org/meals or by following Lubbock ISD on social media.
Red Raiders pitcher & Wreck Cancer campaign
Texas Tech Red Raider Zach Crotchfelt is stepping up to the plate with his Wreck Cancer campaign, combining his passion for baseball and community support to strike out cancer in an inspiring fundraiser benefiting Covenant Children’s.
The junior pitcher from New Jersey announced his campaign earlier this season, donating $3 from his NIL earnings for every strikeout the pitching staff records, with a goal of 650 strikeouts and $3,000 raised by the end of the season.
Crotchfelt and several of his teammates visited Covenant Children’s earlier this year, spending time with the patients all around the hospital and on the oncology floor and clinic.
Rotary Club donates 56 bikes to students
For the ninth consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Lubbock donated bikes to recognize elementary students in Lubbock ISD with perfect attendance.
One boy and one girl from each of the district’s 28 elementary campuses received a new bike, with winners selected through a random drawing at each school.
A total of 56 bikes—two per campus—were delivered.
Exercise helps you with decision-making. It’s true. I went for a run this morning and decided I’m never going again.
If only vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
Golden Gazette Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1. Ova
5. Edict of the czar
10. Musical instrument of India
14. Lively
15. Efts
16. Capital of Yemen
17. Islamic chieftain
18. Paroxysmal pain
19. Repose
20. Ins and outs
22. Lip shaped
24. In favor of
25. Strange and mysterious
26. Infected
30. Monetary unit of Macao
34. Powdery residue
35. Monarchy in the Himalayas
37. Drawing room
38. Horse’s hoof sound
40. Furnishings
42. Wash
43. Listened
45. Duck with soft down
47. Cardinal number
48. Array
50. Covering
52. Resembling suds
54. Highest mountain in Crete
55. State of being illogical
58. Simple eye
62. Inert gaseous element
63. Island in the Bay of Naples
65. Queue
66. Temple
67. Walk
68. Send forth
69. River in central Europe
70. Digging tool
71. Consumes
DOWN
1. Scanned
2. Amusement
3. Pluck
4. Shawl worn in Mexico
5. Open
6. Greek island in the Aegean
7. Shoemaker’s tool
8. Steps for scaling a fence
9. Steep bank under a rampart
10. Constituting a variety
11. Notion
12. Resting place
13. Poker stake
21. Yesterday’s Persia
23. Prejudice
25. Appetite
26. Russian country house
27. Very small island
28. Weaned pig
29. Fencing sword
31. Winged
32. Assembly of witches
33. Concerning
36. Veinlike deposit
39. Captive
41. The killing of a king
44. Medicine
46. Uncouth
49. Decrees
51. Dwarf Australian eucalyptus
53. Escarpment
55. Information, for short
56. Metal
57. Solitary
58. Toward the mouth
59. Capital of Peru
60. Single entity
61. Hardens
64. Seed of a legume
Understanding the role of a caregiver
Life is full of transitions, and sometimes those transitions require a helping hand.
Whether it’s an aging parent needing assistance to stay in their home or someone recovering from surgery and requiring short-term support, caregivers play a crucial role.
But what does a caregiver actually do?
It’s more than just helping with tasks; it’s about providing holistic support that touches on both practical and emotional needs.
At its core, caregiving involves assisting individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs). This can include things like:
Personal care:
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Mobility assistance:
Support with walking,
transferring (getting in and out of bed or chairs), and preventing falls.
Meal preparation and feeding:
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, and assisting with eating if needed.
Medication reminders:
Ensuring that medications are taken on time and as prescribed.
However, the role of a caregiver extends far beyond these practical tasks. Caregivers also provide invaluable emotional and social support, including:
Companionship:
Spending time with the individual, engaging in conversation, and providing a sense of connection.
Emotional support:
Offering empathy, encouragement, and a listening ear during challenging times.
Cognitive support:
Assisting with memory exercises, maintaining orientation, and providing mental stimulation.
So, when might someone consider hiring a caregiver? There are many situations where this support can be beneficial:
Aging in place:
When seniors wish to remain in their homes but need assistance to do so safely and comfortably.
Recovery from illness or surgery:
Providing temporary support during the recovery process.
Dementia care:
Offering specialized care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Respite care:
Giving family caregivers a temporary break to rest and recharge.
It’s important to recognize that hiring a caregiver isn’t about replacing family involvement.
Instead, it’s about enhancing the support system and ensuring that the individual receives the
best possible care.
And that’s where services like Caring Transitions can complement the work of caregivers. We specialize in managing life transitions, such as:
Downsizing:
Helping seniors declutter and move to a smaller home.
Relocation:
Coordinating all aspects of a move, from packing to unpacking.
Home Organization:
Creating a safer and more functional living environment.
By handling these tasks, we can free up time and energy for caregivers to focus on providing direct care and emotional support.
The role of a caregiver is multifaceted and essential. It’s about providing practical assistance, emotional support, and companionship to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing various challenges.
If you’re considering caregiver support for your family or simply want to learn more about how services such as Caring Transitions of the South Plains can help, reach out for help.
Summer Stampede set for June 7
The 11th Annual Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show is set for 5:30 to 11 p.m. June 7 at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St.
The show is a premier showcase of renowned Western artists and craftsmen.
The exhibit highlights the diversity of Western artistry and features works by recognized artists and craftsmen.
Each piece in the show embodies the spirit and heritage of ranching.
Attendees can view and purchase authentic Western pieces—from exquisite paintings, photographs and sculptures to meticulously crafted cowboy gear—as well as meet many of the artists in person.
A steak dinner will be served on the patio and dancing to Jake Hooker & the Outsiders under the West Texas stars – the perfect kickoff to summer for more than 10 years.
Proceeds from ticket and art sales support the center’s historical preservation and education initiatives.
Limited tickets are available and advance purchase is required. Tickets can be purchased online at summerstampede.com or by calling 806-742-0498.
Prices are $100 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $135 for the general public and $1,500 for a reserved table for eight in the shade. Ticket sales close when capacity is reached.
For additional information about the show, visit summerstampede.com.
‘Love Will Keep Us Together’ with the Captain & Tennille
In early 1975, Toni Tennille and Darryl Dragon sat in the Los Angeles office of A & M Records.
Company executive Kip Cohen played them a track from the latest Neil Sedaka album, “Sedaka’s Back,” which was a “best of” selection of cuts lifted from three albums he had released in the early 1970s in London. (He had moved to England after the Beatles had demolished his once-successful career.)
The tune Cohen spun on a turntable that day was a bouncy ditty called “Love Will Keep Us Together.”
“The minute I heard it,” Toni remembered later, “I knew we would do a number on it.”
Love, love will keep us together
Think of me, babe, whenever Some sweet-talking girl comes along, singing her song
Don’t mess around, you just gotta be strong
Just stop…’cause I really love you
Stop…I’ll be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
From 1958 to 1963, Neil Sedaka and his lyric-writing partner Howard Greenfield placed 13 RCA singles in the Top 40 charts.
But in January 1964 the Fab Four exploded onto the American music scene and,
overnight, swept away the careers of most rockers here.
As their final collaboration, Sedaka and Greenfield wrote “Love Will Keep Us Together.”
Rock writer Tom Breihan later declared, “The song is about a couple fighting to keep their flame alive, but Sedaka says that he and Greenfield were really writing about each other. Sedaka also says that they were crying when they finished writing it.”
In San Francisco a few years earlier, Toni had cowritten songs for an ecologybased rock musical called “Mother Earth.” (1970 had been the first year for Earth
Day.) The show was about to move south to Los Angeles, and the troupe’s pianist couldn’t make the move. Tennille ran an ad seeking a replacement musician.
Enter Darryl Dragon, the son of orchestra leader Car-
flew to the Bay Area, met with Tony and was hired. Needless to say, neither musician realized that they would spend the rest of their careers together.
Toni and Darryl formed a duo—the Dragons—and
Blast To The Past!
By Randal C. Hill
men Dragon. Darryl was known in the industry as “The Captain.” (Beach Boy Mike Love had often teased keyboardist Dragon about wearing a yachting cap onstage during tours.) Darryl was in between gigs, so he
spent two years performing at a Los Angeles-area restaurant. It was during that time that they changed their stage name to Captain and Tennille.
“Love Will Keep Us Together” hit the top of the Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for four weeks.
It became Captain and Tennille’s signature song and was named Record of the Year at the 1976 Grammy Awards ceremony. The remaining days of the 1970s brought the hitmaking pair half a dozen more hits.
In 2009, Neil recorded a children’s CD called “Waking Up Is Hard to Do.” Included among the tracks was “Lunch Will Keep Us Together.”
Don’t laugh; that disc earned a whopping 86% approval rating on Amazon.
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Only a fraction of people will find this funny.
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The Longest Day:
Understanding Alzheimer’s & dementia
The Longest Day is the day with the most light – the summer solstice. On June 21, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term
10 early signs & symptoms of Alzheimer’s
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenge in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things & losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood & personality
- alz.org
for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
Not normal part of aging
The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older.
Alzheimer’s disease is considered to be younger-onset Alzheimer’s if it affects a person under 65. Younger-onset can also be referred to as early-onset Alzheimer’s.
People with younger-onset Alzheimer’s can be in the early, middle or late stage of the disease.
Worsens over time
A lzheimer’s is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years.
In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer’s, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment.
On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives 4 to 8 years after diagnosis but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors.
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lubbock is set for Oct. 4 at Adventure Park, 5110 29th Drive. More information will be available online at alz.org or by calling 806412-0729.
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‘The Life of Chuck’: from the wordsmith
Have you ever noticed that with movies based on non-horror stories by Stephen King (“The Shawshank Redemption,” “Stand by Me,” “The Green Mile”), what’s offered is usually well worth a trip to your local theater?
“The Life of Chuck” is another such example from the pen and mind of America’s most successful horror writer.
life’s sands have dwindled to a mere trickle in the hourglass of history.
The only constant thread here is a mysterious retirement notice that keeps appearing from a local bank, thanking someone named Charles “Chuck” Krantz (English actor Tom Hiddleston: “Loki,” “Midnight in Paris”) for “39 wonderful years.”
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Based on the novella of the same name from King’s 2020 book “If It Bleeds,” this film represents the wordsmith at his most sentimental and least cynical.
Of course, being a Stephen King creation, it’s guaranteed to possess enough omnipresent darkness to dilute any potential sweetness. There’s also a touch of the ironic and the supernatural in “The Life of Chuck.” And there’s no denying the “Twilight Zone” vibe that thrums throughout the two-hour tale.
“Chuck” follows a traditional three-act structure, but the tale from Stephen King-fan director Mike Flanagan (“Gerald’s Game,” “Doctor Sleep”) unfolds backward, with three boys playing younger versions of Chuck Krantz.
Surprisingly, Flanagan’s approach works perfectly, as each vignette is complemented by the presence of the one before it.
In King’s story, Earth is gasping its final breaths, and each passing day brings more unexplained tragedies, more heartbreaks and more discouragement.
For example, massive chunks of real estate are inexplicably crumbling into the coastal seas. It seems that
By Randal C. Hill
The peculiar proclamation appears on billboards, television and radio, and the message becomes more ubiquitous with each passing 24 hours.
In following the story, we see how Chuck has lived his life, from his work as an accountant to his childhood spent with his grandparents (Mark Hamill, Heather Langenkamp).
“The Life of Chuck” celebrates beauty and the elements of fabric woven into everyone’s life and can all add up to a collection of memories that gain meaning in hindsight.
What is ordinary becomes extraordinary as Chuck’s story celebrates connections with loved ones, the taste of favorite foods, impromptu dancing (there’s a lot of that here), and other small, simple joys that define our existence.
“The universe is large, and it contains multitudes” proclaims Chuck, “but it also contains…ME.”
His tale, in all its heart-warming if slightly muddled glory, is the cinematic equivalent of a bear hug. That’s something we could all use right now.
The Neon Pictures release opens June 6.
Shakshuka
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, whole
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 eggs
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• salt and pepper taste
• 1 bunch parsley
• Pita bread (on the side)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.
3. Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan. Using a large spoon, break down the tomatoes to create a chunky sauce.
4. Season with salt and pepper and raise the heat until the sauce begins to simmer.
5. Use a large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Cover the pan to cook the eggs faster.
6. Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy! Eat with pita bread (optional) or with a fork.
7. NOTE: Want a lot less salt? Choose ‘no salt added’ diced tomatoes.
Pylant announced as new Talkington basketball coach
Tanner Pylant will be the new head basketball coach at the Talkington School for Young Women Leaders.
Coach Pylant brings a wealth of experience to the program, having most recently served as an assistant and interim head girls’ basketball coach at Coronado High School.
During his time at Coronado, he led the team through the second half of the 2023–2024 season, building on his expertise in player development, team leadership, and program logistics. He also serves as a designated “Master Teacher” under the Teacher Incentive Allotment, demonstrating his commitment to excellence
both on the court and in the classroom.
“Tanner is a strong leader who models character, integrity, and hard work,” said Lubbock ISD Executive Director of Athletics Mike Meeks.
“His experience developing players and his enthusiasm for teaching make him a great fit for Talkington. We’re excited to see how he builds on the program’s foundation and empowers student-athletes to grow in confidence and skill.”
Coach Pylant is a graduate of Harding University with a bachelor’s degree in social science and earned his master’s degree in secondary education from Lubbock Christian University.
Tanner Pylant
4th on Broadway:
‘The Tradition Continues’
The 2025 4th on Broadway, a 35th annual celebration, will be held on July 4.
The event will include a parade starting at 9:45 a.m. and evening events in Mackenzie Park from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., which will include kid’s activities, food vendors, and music.
The parade will have a new route starting at 9:45 a.m. from First Baptist Church, heading east on Broadway to the South Plains Fairgrounds. The theme is “The Tradition Continues.”
There is a parking lot just past Avenue A.
The evening will feature a picnic, a concert, and a fireworks show.
The picnic will begin at 5 p.m. at Mackenzie Park. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Law-palooza will start at 7 p.m. featuring Smash Mouth and opening artist DJ Unique and Paul Wall.
The fireworks extravaganza will start at 10 p.m. featuring classic and contemporary patriotic music.
More details are online at https://civiclubbock.org/july-4th/
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