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By AMANDA DUFORAT
Camaraderie, a sense of brotherhood and a bond hether they served 30 years or four unlike any other are only a few of the takeaways from years in the military, every veteran’s the sixth annual Dove Hunt, according to this year’s service is appreciated and should be four honorees. Around 22 veterans - former respected. The sacrifices a veteran, ; honorees and four new e c n ie and their family, make are true examples of honor, onor, selfself r expe lessness, and respect for our country. mbling u nt honorees - joined together h y r ve differe ) r a u n o These brave men and for the two-day adventure, f e s from h- hosted by The Disabled has be t y e u is g g h o women don’t do this for t T h ( “ wit get to get ing. To le z Chapany other reason than b h, American Veterans, Chap a a m g a ein throug ter 47. en t e n b e s they want to protect and b w a they f war h ies is “(This has been a) very things for the protection of our nae times o h t imilarit t s u o e b h t a betion’s freedom,” Mike Tarpley humbling experience; be talk d all gh, an er and u o r h ing able to get with guys said. “While there is no way t ,” went , mazing from four different times we can ever fully repay our that we n Pugh really a le G n a r e of war has been amazing. To veterans, this Dove Hunt is one t e ce V get together and talk about the things they way that we can show them Air For went through, that we went through, and all the similarithey are not forgotten, and their similari service was appreciated.” ties is really amazing,” Honoree and 30-year Air Force Tarpley continued, “Many of our veterans, especially Veteran Glen Pugh, said. “It’s an honor to be here. This those who served in Vietnam, were not welcomed back is a great community and great event.” This year’s honorees include: Vietnam Veteran Steven with the respect they deserve and have never truly C. Lyle, Vietnam Veteran Eddie F. Hatch, Marine OIF received a proper ‘Thank You,’ and I am proud of our Veteran Brandyn Van Pelt, and Air Force Veteran W. community for coming together each year and making Glen Pugh. Each year, the honorees are hand-selected this event happen.”
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by the local DAV Chapter and treated to a weekend full of activities aimed at thanking them for their service. “Means a lot to me to be able to be a part of this. This is very humbling; I thank God . for e r e h e the r to b
hono with “It’s an to talk e im t d oo one’s It’s a g y every jo n e , ne eople everyo o see p t d n a ce a humis presen is h t his like ...” doing t rience e p x lt e bling Van Pe n y d n a Br
United States. It’s great to be around guys that you served with ... we are blessed to be alive,” Vietnam Veteran and Honoree Eddie Hatch said. This year, the group began their weekend at the local DAV post with breakfast served by the Martin Family, and began their weekend hunting at Wishbone Ranch and then on to Moss Creek Ranch for trap and skeet. At the end of the first day, the Hill Family
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Four veterans traveled to big spring, in anticipation of a dove hunt, honoring them for their service. After a fun filled weekend, they realized it was so much more than a simple hunt, but instead, a weekend of healing and connecting.
Ranch provided dinner under the stars. Howard County Republicans served breakfast at the DAV on Saturday morning, and more hunting took place on the Wishbone
Ranch. A fish-fry lunch was served by the Wishbone Ranch for all the veterans as well. The day continued at Moss Creek Ranch for Rifle Golf. Howard County Volunteer Fire Department provided the meat, with Al’s & Son Bar-B-Q providing the fixings, where it was served during the wrap up dinner at Spring Be Naughty...T he Nice Way! Creek Fellowship. “Due to medical reasons I was never able to enter the military, but enjoy giving back to these great men,” Matt Bagwell, Al’s and Son Bar-B-Q owner, said. “We have been a part of this great weekend for about four years or so now and it’s simply because we enjoy giving to those who served us and gave so much for us.” After the veterans enjoyed two days of hunting and sharing stories with one another, they were honored and presented with multiple gifts from local Low Carb, No Sugar Products businesses and individuals in the comfor your Holiday Baking to munity. Each of the honorees received hand made art work pieces, along with make Treats that are new shotguns, gun cases, gift cards, KETO & DIABETIC FRIENDLY! and each received a unique handmade • LaKanto • Swerve • ChocZero • Lily’s quilt from Quilts of Valor. • Ultimate Sugar Replacements “Each of these quilts are made by a group of ladies and are aimed at BIG SPRING HEALTH FOOD STORE honoring service members,” Mike 1305 Scurry (432) 267-6524 Tarpley said. “Not one lady made all of
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the quilt, but each quilt was touched by each of the ladies that fragment and I was glad to learn he came out okay,” ... Before you all leave, stop by and tell these gentlemen Honoree Steve Lyle “quite impressed by his civic minded thank you ness here in this community; he’s an “I am honored and impressed by each of you, the for their example to all of us.” service and many good people of Big Spring... I drove to Big When the weekend concluded, each touch the of the veterans left Big Spring with Spring with little expectation of what I was to experiquilts so a handful more friends and warmer ence there, and in two days I met enough people to hearts. The sentiment that came along they can each take conclude Big Spring has been blessed with far more with all the gifts the veterans were a piece of showered with touched their hearts in each of you than a fair share of the best kind of American people,” a way, that a simple hunting weekend with them Steve Lyle won’t ever be forgotten. as they go “We had a great time reminiscing our home.” Several local businesses and individuals came together, for another year, to pay honor and respect where it’s due. The generosity of Big Spring was recognized by each of the honorees and much appreciated. “It’s an honor to be here. It’s a good time to talk with everyone, enjoy everyone’s presence and to see people doing this like this is a humbling experience,” Marine Veteran and Honoree Brandyn Van Pelt said. One man’s desire to share the humbling experience he was given, has blossomed into a tradition that continues to grow. “Quite an honor, especially because I served in the same company with Mike (Tarpley) and I remember seeing his mouth the day he got hit by Living Magazine
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experiences in the military and in combat,” Eddie Hatch, 2019 honoree, said. “It brought back a lot of good and bad memories, and helped me to bring closure to some of these memories that have been haunting me for the last 50 years. I will never forget how we, the Vietnam Veterans, were treated when we returned from Vietnam. This weekend was a great success in the healing process.” To find out how to become part of this event, contact the local DAV Chapter or to find out how to show support for local veterans, contact Mike Tarpley. “I am honored and impressed by each of you, the many good people of Big Spring... I drove to Big Spring with little expectation of what I was to experience there, and in two days I met enough people to conclude Big Spring has been blessed with far more than a fair share of the best kind of American people,” Steve Lyle, one of the 2019 honorees said in a Letter to the Editor.
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By KAY SMITH
f you are interested in working with Yupo, a synthetic support for watermedia, here are some tips you might consider. Forget how you paint on traditional watercolor paper. Your brain must develop amnesia and be turned off to focus on the slippery stuff letting your hands do all the work. Forget about screwing up the painting. Failure is expected and most often will yield unexpected results. The art I’ve created on Yupo whether using alcohol inks, acrylic inks, or watercolor has not been binned yet. None has been thrown away. Yupo washes off media easily. Develop the mind-set of a sculptor by carving out an image, pulling the light parts out with a brush, a cloth, or
a tissue, and push back the dark parts with deeper color tones. Note that if you use inks or concentrated watercolor they will stain the “paper”, and the only way to get those parts back to white is to use white acrylic or an eraser. Don’t sweat the small stuff, otherwise known as mistakes. No one but you will know. Most of mine have at least two to three boo-boos underneath. What is left of those paintings gives the final version its strength. Yupo can be purchased at art supply houses such as Dick Blick, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, The Jerry’s Artarama or locally at Brushworks Studio located at 2106 Scurry. Yupo comes in pads or sheets, and even as small as 5x7, and is available in transparent form as well. Living Magazine 9
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Continuous improvement has been my goal since I attended Doug Box’s class back in 2007. That is why I have been going back every year since. dif With over 30 instructors teaching different skills and techniques, there is something for everyone. I know most of you reading this love photography and use your camera mostly to capture family history. You have no desire to make your living with your camera, you just want to create better photographs. You don’t have to go to week-long seminars to gain knowledge about the hobby you love. There are so many websites that will help you get the information you need to get better and better. I hope this monthly article helps a little also. Another way to learn to see the light One of the most important things I have learned in attending photography seminars and workshops is how to “see the light.” Although it was not quite a religious experience it was a turning point in my photography. I still remember being on the Texas A&M campus (this is for you Jim) watching Doug Box create a portrait of a bride and groom under the beautiful trees. He walked up to the models and actually pointed to the bride’s cheek and told everyone to look at the shadow on the side of her face. He then used a reflector to direct some light to her face and again told us to look at the brides cheek and notice the difference the added light made. He did this at least four times during the portrait session so that we would learn to see the light. Before this Texas School seminar I was like a lot of photographers. When creating an image I made sure that the subject was in focus and that the shutter speed and f-stop were adjusted correctly so that I had a well exposed image. I also used the rule of thirds to insure that the composition was pleasing. Another thing that was important to me was to try and make the subject feel comfortable so that their pose was natural. There were so many things to remember to create a portrait and I felt confident that I could do them all fairly well. That is until I attended the weeklong class at Texas School. I learned a very important lesson that week. You are never too old or experienced to learn something new. Even though you feel you have mastered a skill you can always learn a new technique or a different way to do things. Living Magazine
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is to watch movies, especially movies that have won an Oscar for best cinematography. Observe how the light falls on the faces of the actors. The way the shadows shape their face is amazing. The higher the ratio of dark to light the more dramatic the look. Whenever I watch a movie or even TV shows, I find myself looking at the way the set and the actors are lit. One of the reasons I use off camera flash is to control the lighting ratio. If the shadow side of the face is too dark, the portrait will not be flattering. If the lighting is flat, in other words, the light on both sides of the face is equal, then you don’t have the shape of the face accentuated. It takes a lot of practice and skill to get the lighting ratio exactly as you want it to create a beautiful portrait of your subject. Your homework for this month is easy. All I want you to do is practice Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be “seeing the light”. If you are creating a part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? an image of Bubba, look at that face Then the State Hospital System (SHS) may be just the place for with the toothless smile and make you! Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will sure the lighting is great. If you have make a difference in the life of a Texan. to turn him away from the sun or put him under a shade tree. Maybe use ACTIVELY RECRUITING: some fill flash or a white sheet as a reflector. Have fun and experiment. • REGISTERED NURSES I also want you to watch a movie or • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES TV show just to observe the lighting. • PSYCHIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANTS Focus on how the main subjects are being lighted. The more you learn to PART TIME POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE observe and actually see the light the For more information on jobs and salaries: better your photography will become.
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By ROGER CLINE
It’s officially holiday time. It’s the beginning of November. Halloween is now officially over, and, although kids might still have some hefty bags of candy to work through, Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed events are already poking their heads up around Big Spring and Howard County. Here’s a list of the things to look forward to this month and next: • First week of November: Salvation Army of Big Spring’s Angel Trees. Each year, little trees pop up around town bearing cardstock angels, each with information about a child or senior citizen who needs a little extra Christmas love during the holiday season. Shoppers can pick a card, then provide gifts for the individual on the card. Cards will tell the person’s age, gender, and Christmas wishes to let shoppers know what to buy. Gifts collected will be distributed December 21. Grab an angel or two and help make Christmas brighter for Big Spring’s kids and seniors! Seniors who would like to receive Angel Tree gifts, as well as parents who would like their children to receive Angel Tree gifts, should stop by the Salvation Army at 811 W. Fifth St. Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other sign up dates were in October. 14 Living Magazine
For more information, contact the Salvation Army of Big Spring at 432-267-8239. • November 4: K-BEST Third Annual Christmas Lights Contest presented by Big Mike’s Farm Store. Christmas
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is a wonderful time in Howard County, and area residents love to show their Christmas spirit by decorating their homes for the holidays. K-Best Media will again reward those who put on the best display through their Third Annual Christmas Lights Contest. In Big Spring, first, second and third prizes will be awarded in each of the six Big Spring City Council districts, plus an additional set of three prizes in the Highland neighborhood. Outside the city there will be first, second and third prizes in each of the four Howard County precincts. That’s 11 different judging areas for a total of 33 prizes...plus an overall grand prize winner. “There’s first, second and third prizes in all city council districts of Big Spring, plus Highland,” said KBest Media Managing Partner Malinda Flenniken. “That makes 21 winners within Big Spring. Then there are four precincts in Howard County for first, second and third place, so that’s another 12 winners. Plus the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize is a holiday trip to San Antonio, which includes the hotel, Six Flags, a river cruise, the Alamo, and a gas card.” For more information contact K-Best at 432-267-6391. • November 9 – December 21: Heritage Museum of Big Spring Christmas Tree Forest. Each year, a magical forest sprouts in the downstairs display room of the Heritage Museum of Big Spring...a forest of Christmas
trees! Families and organizations from around town sign up to decorate a tree in the museum’s display room. Trees are then ooh-ed and ahh-ed over by visitors to the museum throughout the Christmas season. Those visiting the museum also have the opportunity to vote on their favorite trees. The museum award prizes to the top trees, as well as to the one who receives the most votes from the public. For more information, contact the museum at 432-2678255. • November 14 - Christmas Eve: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. In Mid-November you’ll see the familiar Salvation Army red kettles appearing by the doors of Wal-Mart and possibly some other places around town. The Salvation Army uses the money collected during these holiday kettle drives to fund its charitable works throughout the year. Whether you’re out Christmas shopping or just buying groceries, you can drop some change or folding money into the familiar red buckets next to the friendly bell ringers, and rest assured that it will be used for a good cause throughout the coming year. For more information about the Red Kettle campaign, contact the Salvation Army at 432-267-8239. • November 21: United Way of Big Spring and Howard County Empty Bowls. It’s almost time again for one of Big Spring’s tastiest traditions – the United Way’s Empty Living Magazine
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Bowls luncheon, held annually in the East Room at Howard College’s Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. Each year, dozens of local chefs prepare kettles of delicious soup, stew, chili, chowder or similar fare. Attendees can take their pick of the offerings, loading up trays with small styrofoam bowls of deliciousness. Local donors also provide bread, crackers and desserts, while Howard College provides drinks for the event. As if a luncheon of delicious soups wasn’t enough, local volunteers spend their time a few weeks before the event hand-crafting glazed pottery bowls. Those in attendance get to select a bowl to take home. For more information contact the United Way of Big Spring and Howard County at 432-267-5201. • November 28 (Thanksgiving Day): Salvation Army Holiday Meal. For Thanksgiving each year, the Salvation Army cooks up a fine spread and serves it up in their dining room, 811 W. Fifth St. The Salvation Army also uses delivery drivers to take meals to those who can’t get to the Headquarters in person. The Salvation Army is always looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal, or to drive meals to those who can’t come collect them in person. For more information call 432-267-8239. • December 5: United Way of Big Spring and Howard County Tour of Homes. The United Way is going to sponsor a tour of homes this year. Six or seven homes around town have been selected, and local residents may sign
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up to tour those homes and take in their immaculate Christmas decorations. United Way Director Christian Fair said those interested can obtain tickets from the United Way, and then tour the homes in their own order. For more information, contact Fair at the United Way at 432-267-5201. • December 6: H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This is the fifth year that Big Spring’s H-E-B grocery store will present its Feast of Sharing, a giant community-wide free holiday meal. Held annually on the Sonic floor of the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, this year’s Feast will be Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the menu will be ham, potatoes, green beans, rolls, and pie. The feast also always features great local entertainment. For more information contact H-E-B at 432-263-3000. • December 6: West Texas VA Healthcare System Tree Lighting. Also on Dec. 6, the West Texas VA Healthcare Center in Big Spring will officially light up its Christmas trees...both the one in the lobby set to greet all visitors to the VA, and the giant tree of lights outside, which beams Christmas spirit to the whole town each holiday season. The event has been celebrated in Big Spring for more than 30 years. The VA will commemorate the occasion with a Christmas party in the lobby of the VA, with Christmas music, refreshments, and a visit from a very special North Pole resident. For more information, contact the VA at 432-263-7361. • December 7: Heritage Museum of Big Spring Breakfast With Santa. Breakfast With Santa is a great way for young kids to meet the big man from up north himself. The event includes a breakfast of donuts and milk, the opportunity to decorate a sugar cookie in Christmas colors, and a meeting with Santa and his Christmas friends. The morning is set out from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 30-minute blocks to accommodate all children who want to attend. For more information, contact the museum at 432-267-
8255. • December 7: Heritage Museum of Big Spring Old Fashioned Christmas Festival. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Heritage Museum will also be hosting an Old Fashioned Christmas Festival. The Herald will have more information about this event as it draws closer, or you may contact the Museum at 432-267-8255 for more information. • December 7: Big Spring Herald Lighted Christmas Parade. The annual Big Spring Lighted Christmas Parade always marks the start of the Christmas season in Big Spring. The parade starts at 24th Street and heads north down Scurry past the Big Spring Herald to Fourth Street. Floats, bands, antique cars and hot rods, horses, and other entries are always a part of the biggest parade in Big Spring. This year’s theme is “Rudolph and Friends,” so come out and see how many bright red noses you can count. Floats will be judged on creativity, lighting, theme and costuming, and will be ranked, according to the different categories. Winners will be announced in the Big Spring Herald. The throng kicks off at 5:30 p.m. “One thing I want to push this year is lighting,” said Big Spring Herald Senior Advertising Executive Angela Lance. “Our parade is an evening parade, so by the time the majority of the floats pass the judges stand (at the Herald office), it is dark. Lighting can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your total points on the judges’ scoring sheets! Generally, Christmas parades are geared toward children, and children love Christmas lights, so let’s light up this Christmas parade!!”
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Recently, the millions of Americans who take the anti-reflux medication Zantac awoke to the news that Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid have moved to pull Zantac and its generic versions from their shelves after the Food and Drug Administration identified an active ingredient containing low levels of cancer-causing chemicals in samples of the drug. Zantac is one of the most widespread medications in the U.S. prescribed to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, along with other household names like Protonix, Nexium, Pepcid, Prevacid, and many others. While these medications may help decrease or even stop your heartburn symptoms for now, most people don’t realize that these drugs do not actually stop reflux from happening! These medications only change the level of acid in your stomach fluid so that you can try to ignore your reflux throughout the day. But over time, the medications can become less effective, and, in some people, they don’t even work at all. Common symptoms of GERD include heartburn, regurgitation, nausea, diffi-
culty swallowing, having the sensation of a lump in your throat, and chronic chest pain. This disease affects about 20 percent of the U.S. population, which are about 65 million people! The Shannon Reflux Clinic works closely with patients to find more effective treatments for acid reflux. We offer several long-term solutions to help our patients get off medications and end their painful battle with GERD, including the LINX® procedure! The LINX procedure is a simple outpatient surgery that is intended to help people who take reflux medications but still have symptoms, or for people who want to be able to stop their reflux medications completely. It can provide permanent help in treating and preventing GERD symptoms, with 95 percent of people off medication and refluxfree on the day of the operation. LINX is a ring of magnetic, expandable titanium beads the size of a quarter. Using only a few small incisions, the ring is placed around the lower esophagus, close to the stomach opening. Once in place, it helps keep stomach acid out of your esophagus and in your stomach where it belongs! Also, since it’s expandable, patients are still able to eat normally… and it’s the only reflux surgery that still allows you to belch or vomit if you need to! LINX has been around for over 13 years, and it has been proven to be safer and longer-lasting than any other reflux surgery currently available. All of our reflux procedures are minimally-invasive and do not require a hospital stay. Over the past three years, Shannon Medical Center has also become one of the leading centers in the entire country for reflux disease, having completed almost 300 LINX procedures and 450 reflux surgeries
overall. And in our case, more experience means better outcomes for our patients, achieving results far better than the national average across the board. As a physician, I’m tired of hearing people dismiss their GERD as just a “bad meal choice” or as something that they just have to live with. So often I hear people say that their reflux is fine and their meds are working well, but only if they don’t eat after the sun goes down and avoid all the foods that they used to love eating. I hate to be the one to break this to you, but that means your reflux is not fine. GERD is a disease, plain and simple. And, if you are paying to take a medication to fix a problem, but you are still having symptoms despite taking that medicine, then you have a choice. You can either keep looking for new pills to throw at your heartburn and hope that the next one works better than the last, or you can choose to fix your reflux once and for all! The Shannon Reflux Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic with surgeons and GI physicians that work together to find the best option for patients with GERD, and we have changed the lives of hundreds of people in the San Angelo community. So instead of looking for a replacement for your Zantac or saying “no” to salsa with your chips, remember that the LINX procedure may be the answer you’ve been looking for. LINX is covered by most insurance providers. Self-referrals are accepted. For more information or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Brown to learn more, call the Shannon Reflux Clinic at 325-4812344.
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By ANNA GUTIERREZ Is there a holiday more American than Thanksgiving? How could there be? We were taught in elementary school the stories of the first European settlers and the Native Americans sharing a meal and how this morphed into our Thanksgiving holiday of today. In English tradition, there were days of fasting and thanksgiving that took place all during the year on Church holidays. Many were required to not work on these days, and to throw elaborate celebrations. Puritans hoped to rid themselves of these required church holidays and instead opted to celebrate days with special provenance. Pilgrims and Puritans coming to American brought those traditions with them. There are several instances in New England history that are referred to as the “First Thanksgiving”, including Pilgrim holidays in Plymouth in 1621 and 1623, and a Puritan holiday in Boston in 1631. Thanksgiving has since been celebrated on many different dates and varied from state to state. It had become customary in many U.S. States to celebrate the final Thursday in November, superseding the holiday known as Evacuation Day, which commemorated the exit of the British from the U.S. after the Revolutionary War. In 1863, a proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln made the last Thursday in November the official holiday. In 1939, there was another proclamation by President Franklin D. Roosevelt changing the holiday to the next to last Thursday in November, for business reasons. In 1941, FDR signed a joint resolution of Congress changing the national holiday to the fourth Thursday in November. But why turkey? Some early American accounts mention wild fowl as having been served at the first Thanksgiving, but turkeys are not specifically mentioned. Other foods reported to have been served included venison, ham, seafood such as lobster and clams, pumpkin and squash. Turkey was uncommon as a Thanksgiving dish until after 1800. Today, turkey is the most common main dish served on Thanksgiving. Roasted turkey is what is most traditional, but with new immigrants into the U.S. came new traditions. Many people now have deep fried or
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smoked turkey. Deep fried turkeys originated in Cajun country and became popular in the late 1970’s. Smoking meats is a tradition going back centuries as a means of preservation. Both of these methods result in a juicy, flavorful turkey. We usually serve both on our Thanksgiving table. Then there’s the debate of either stuffing or dressing. Being from the south, we always had traditional corn bread dressing, but very rarely was it stuffed inside the bird. I was told stories as a child of how unsafe it was to stuff a turkey, and cooking a turkey this way can result in illness if the turkey and stuffing don’t reach a sufficient temperature to kill bacteria. In my family, my mother created a hybrid of corn bread and French bread dressing that, it my opinion, is the best thing about Thanksgiving. It’s not what we had as I was growing up, but it’s definitely a favorite in my family. As mentioned earlier, new immigrants brought new Thanksgiving traditions, and no two families celebrate alike. Being of Mexican heritage, we always include traditional Spanish rice in our Thanksgiving meal, along with what we call chile colorado. Chile colorado can be made with any meat, and we have used beef, pork and chicken. The meat is stewed until very tender in a rich, spicy red sauce made from dried chiles, and it is served over the dressing. If you’ve never tried this combination, I very highly recommend it. How many of you have to take a break between the big meal and dessert? Dessert can be just as much food as the main meal. Pumpkin pie is what is traditional, but how can there be Thanksgiving without pecan pie? As I said, we are from the south. But those are just the beginning of what’s available. Pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate cake, fruit pies...and the list can go on and on. The most important thing about Thanksgiving, in my opinion, is always family. It is a time for everyone to be together, and watching football may be involved, too. Good food, good company, good times...what more could we ask for? We’d love to share some of your family Thanksgiving traditions with our readers. Please send us recipes, pictures and suggestions to citydesk@bigspringherald.com.
By TIFFANY CRAWFORD In recognition of November’s Diabetes Awareness Month, the Wound Healing Center® at Scenic Mountain Medical Center, a member of the Healogics® network, is participating in Healogics’ National Diabetes Awareness Campaign, October 28, 2019 to November 1, 2019. This means the Wound Healing Center will dedicate the week educating the local community about the importance of awareness, early intervention and specialized care for diabetes-related chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers. Local team members will also visit physicians in the surrounding area to provide important information that can help at-risk patients living with diabetes detect wounds earlier, receive better treatment options when wounds are discovered, and avoid complications, such as infections, amputations and decreased quality of life. An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States (9.4 percent of the population) have diabetes, including 7.2 million who are unaware they are living with the disease. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, reaching a high of 25.2 percent among those aged 65 years or older. In addition to age, risk factors for diabetes include diet, activity level, obesity and heredity. High blood sugar levels, poor circulation, immune systems issues, nerve damage and infection may contribute to a diabetic foot ulcer. With America’s diabetic population expected to nearly double by 2030, it is important that communities understand the risks and know the facts associated with diabetic foot ulcers. Approximately 25 percent of people living with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer, including the two million who are suffering from one right now. As many as 40 percent of those with a healed diabetic foot ulcer will develop a new ulcer within a year. An estimated 14 to 24 percent of people with foot ulcers will experience an amputation. Diabetes is the leading cause of limb loss, accounting for 65,000 amputations annually. Of the patients who have undergone one amputation, 55 percent will require amputation on the second leg. An amputation results in decreased quality of life, increased medical costs and a
significantly higher risk of mortality. Within two to three years of an amputation, nearly 50 percent of patients will die. Early detection and intervention can help to mitigate the possibility of limb loss. The Wound Healing Center at Scenic Mountain Medical Center recommends the following to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers: • Stop smoking immediately • Comprehensive foot examinations each time you visit your healthcare provider (at least four times a year) • Daily self-inspections of the feet, or have a family member perform the inspection • Regular care of the feet including cleaning toenails and taking care of corns and calluses • Choose supportive, proper footwear (shoes and socks) • Take steps to improve circulation such as eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis • Proper wound care is imperative to healing diabetic foot ulcers. The Wound Healing Center offers a number of leading-edge treatments including Total Contact Casting (TCC), Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. These specialized therapies can aid in wound closure, new tissue growth, wound tissue regeneration and much more. Contact The Wound Healing Center to learn more about diabetic foot ulcers or if you have a wound that will not heal. To schedule an appointment, please call (432) 2685370. About The Wound Healing Center The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine offers a comprehensive wound management approach to healing through an interdisciplinary team approach. As an outpatient, appointment based program, the Wound Care Center’s staff is committed to providing each patient with Living Magazine
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Post-surgical incisions Radiation wounds Burns Severe anemia Treatments and services we offer include: Bio-engineered skin grafting Compression therapy Debridement Diabetes education Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Infectious disease management Nutritional management Revascularization Specialized dressings
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an intensive daily treatment for management of certain approved problem conditions and wounds. In HBOT, a patient relaxes in a pressurized chamber while breathing in 100 percent oxygen, accelerating the healing process by allowing the delivery of high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream and wound bed. an advanced, individualized treatment plan for their chronic, non-healing wounds. These wounds are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. The experienced medical staff treats patients with the following conditions: • Pressure ulcers • Diabetic Wounds and foot ulcers • Venous stasis ulcers • Skin tears • Traumatic injuries • Gangrene
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About Healogics Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, Healogics is the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Healogics and its affiliated companies manage a network of Wound Care Centers® throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. Healogics technology-enabled wound care model supports the critical connection between patients with chronic wounds and multi-disciplinary teams for continuous, collaborative, patient-centered care. For more information, please visit www.healogics.com.
Having a Special Occasion or Event? Experience the time of your life at The Courtyard. Downtown Big Spring's Best Kept Secret. Enjoy a soothing water fall with your party guest. The Courtyard & Party Room
Our Courtyard is perfect for the afternoon luncheon, wine tasting, or birthday party. The Courtyard + Party Room at 119 Main St. Comes with a kitchen area, his and her restrooms and about 2000 Square Feet of space in the Party Room.
The Hardware Store
The Hardware Store is perfect the yearly office Christmas party, New Years Eve bash, Graduation Party, or maybe just the family reunion. The Hardware Store at 117 Main St. comes with a full wet bar, his and her restrooms, and about 7000 Square Feet of space including the mezzanine.
Throughout the month of September, Tiffany Crawford and other SMMC staff went out and visited with several organizations and businesses in the community to raise awareness with the White Sock Campaign.
Both The Courtyard & Party Room + The Hardware Store
Renting both The Courtyard & Party Room + The Hardware Store is excellent for weddings, large reunions, office parties, and so much more. Offering up over 9000 Square Feet of space, a wet bar, a full kitchen, outdoor sitting area, and 4 restrooms, you cant go wrong.
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Martin County Hospital
• Rural Health Clinic • Surgical Services • EMS • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Low-Wait Emergency Room • Pain Management • BioTe • Wellness Center • Laboratory • X-Rays & CT Scans
Healthcare That Is Nationally Recognized & Locally Appreciated! 600 E. Interstate 20
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