Volume 31, Number 8
In August & inside 3rd – 2nd Chance Run .............................. page 1 rd 3 – Tractor benefit for WPS ..................... page 4 th 17 – Painting with a Twist .............................. page 3 th 28 – Caregiver Conference ............................ page 10 Texas Tech Football schedule .............. page 10
Schools begin for students: 14th - Lubbock ISD 14th - Lubbock-Cooper 19th - Frenship ISD 19th - New Deal ISD 21st - Slaton ISD 26th - Idalou ISD 26th - Shallowater ISD
National Senior Citizens Day is held annually on Aug. 21, a day of special recognition for all seniors. It’s a great time to let your favorite senior know just how special he or she is to you.
August 2019
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Choosing to be strong, even when it’s the only choice
it was absolutely necessary for a By Michelle Bless transplant. “Even at the Polycystic kidney disease has age of 18, I alnumerous potential side effects. ready knew my kidneys were go(See Choosing to be strong, Page 2) ing to fail.” Jana Gardnd ner, a nurse at Covenant Medical Center, was The 2nd Chance Run hosted diagnosed with genetic polycysby LifeGift is set for 7 a.m. tic kidney disease Aug. 3 at Mackenzie Park. at the age of 18. Transplant recipients, doNumerous famnor family members, healthily members have care professionals, and donasuffered from the Jana Gardner and Nancy Leal 10 years after transplant. tion advocates will participate disease, which to raise funds and awareness causes cysts to grow on the kidneys, ner a second chance at life with a for the nearly 11,000 Texans causing them to expand abnormally kidney transplant. waiting for a second chance “Going through the process and and eventually fail. at life. “At that point in time,” Gardner knowing that you’ve got someone Registration fees for the said, “my best friend said, ‘This is there to rescue you and give you a run will be donated to Lifeyour kidney,’ as she pointed to her second chance at life is pretty humright kidney and said, ‘Here you bling,” Gardner said. Gift. Although Leal was willing from go.’” For more event deFor 23 years after meeting Gard- the get-go to donate her kidney to tails or to register, visit ner at Frenship High School in Wolf- Gardner, kidneys from a donor will www.2ndchancerun.org forth, Texas, Nancy Leal, the director last a limited, although extensive, LifeGift is the local organ of pediatrics at University Medical time. and tissue donation agency To avoid the risk of needing a Center, was prepared to keep her associated with Donate Life second transplant, it was crucial that promise to her high school friend. Texas. On Nov. 6, 2008, Leal gave Gard- Gardner keep her own kidneys until
2 Chance Run set for Aug. 3
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Participants needed for a research study
Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center researchers are conducting an 8-week research study examining the effects of Tai Chi, a mind-body moderate intensity exercise, on knee osteoarthritisassociated outcomes. This study requires participants to participate in group Tai Chi exercise for 8 weeks at no cost to participants. 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, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Who is needed: Postmenopausal women with knee pain (knee osteoarthritis) When: 8-week study For more information and/or to participate, contact
Anna Rodriguez 806.743.2533 anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu
Participants needed for a research study
Tocotrienols (vitamin E isomers) for Muscle Health Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center researchers are conducting a 24-week research study examining the effects of tocotrienol, a type of vitamin E, on skeletal muscle health. This study requires participants to be randomly assigned to take tocotrienols or a placebo and includes muscle (endurance, strength, function, and size) assessment and some blood tests, and a pedometer at no cost to participants. 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 South Plains Foundation.
Who is needed: Postmenopausal women (60-85 years old) When: 24-week study For more information and/or to participate, contact
Anna Rodriguez 806.743.2533 anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu
Choosing to be strong when it’s the only choice (Continued from Page 1)
Organ donation Gardner was treated for high blood pressure from the time of her diagnostatistics sis at 18 until her transplant at 41. At • Every day 22 people die that point, she was at-risk for cancer, because the organ needed and the transplant could no longer be was not donated in time delayed. • Every 10 minutes 1 person is “There’s a depression that comes added to the transplant waitlist with knowing that this is a life-alter• Right now 114,000 people are ing thing,” Gardner said. “You’re 41 waiting for an organ transplant years old; I thought I had more time • You can heal more to be normal. Suddenly I’d become than 75 lives the ‘sick person.’ It’s such a slow process that even all the things that • My donation could help occur along the way are just norOrgans = save 8 lives malcy to you.” Cornea = restore As the infection grew and her sight to 2 people kidneys weakened, Gardner’s blood Tissue = heal 75 lives struggled to regenerate quickly • 95% of Americans are in enough to keep up with her. She said favor of organ donation it became normal to not feel well • Only 58% are registered and to not have enough energy. No as donors matter how much or how well she https://www.donatelife.net struggled to take care of her body, it never seemed to be good enough. Gardner has not wasted a moment with her new kidney and her new life. She is a full-time nurse in her 30 th year at the cardiac intensive care unit at Covenant Medical Center. She owns a small business for wedding consulting and event planNancy Leal and Jana Gardner 1 month prior to ning called Sophist transplant. Occasions. She also Gardner has five children and five keeps her 4- and 2-year-old grand- grandchildren. sons on her days off. “It takes everywhere you’ve been “There would have been no way to get you where you are today, to in the world I could have accom- show you where you need to be toplished all these things,” Gardner morrow,” Gardner said, quoting what said. “It might have been unlikely I her grandmother always said. would have lived to see my grandGardner counsels patients in the (See Organ donation, Page 24) sons.”
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By Garrison Institute on Aging
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Summer is drawing to a close and we have experienced the heat of West Texas as well as the rain that has blessed the South Plains. During June and July, I spent a lot of time with a 5-yearold granddaughter and was she full of questions. As I reflect on the answers, I had to think about the correct response, and I found that some things we just accept and expect. With that in mind, I think there are some things I wished I had given more thought to, and I wished I would have responded differently. • Just because everyone else thinks something is true doesn’t make it true. • Confidence is the key to just about anything and it can be learned. • First impressions are important all the time. • Be happy with yourself first. • Improvement on oneself is always a good thing. • Family matters…but they can be wrong, too. • Being an adult does not make you smarter.
• It’s OK to be different. • It’s so easy to make someone’s day. • Learn how and when to say no, and when you do, it is OK. • Don’t beat yourself up when you fail. • Rejection is not the worst thing, inaction is. • Always listen to others. • Life can change at any second, and so can you. • College is not the only path to success. RSVP will host its annual Movie Night. Featured movie will be Arsenic and Old Lace, starring Cary Grant on Aug. 9, and held in Covenant Women’s and Children Hospital. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 806-743-7787 to confirm. 6 th Annual Caregiver Conference - South Plains Association of Governments- Area Agency on Aging (SPAG-AAA) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA) will co-host the 6th Annual Caregiver Confer-
Painting with a Twist at Silent Wings Museum The Silent Wings Museum will host Painting with a Twist from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 17, 6202 N. I-27. Cost is $35, and the event is for those 16 and older. Painting with a Twist painting sessions are fun art, not fine art. Enjoy step-by-step instruction with experienced and enthusiastic local artists. It’s a colorful, casual party atmosphere where you’ll go home with a one-of-a-kind painting created by you. For more information or to register, call the Silent Wings Museum at 806-775- 3049. Register before Aug. 17.
ence on Aug. 28 at the Science Spectrum Exhibitor Hall, 5729 S Loop 289. Teepa Snow will be the featured speaker and will present on Communication and Behaviors in Dementia Care and Caregiving Coping. Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist with 40 years of clinical practice and is one of the world’s leading educators on dementia and the care that accompanies it. Her approach is to provide a wide variety of services to enhance awareness and increase dementia care skills. The event is free and open to public, and prior registration is required. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and continue to 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided. CEUs are available for social workers. For registration and additional information, contact Margaret Gonzales at 806-687-0940. RSVP Volunteer Opportunities - If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help. We coordinate with more than 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. “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” ~ Will Rogers
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problems or dizziness? ‘Tee’d Off at Cancer’ benefit set for Sept. 30 Balance Learn to manage your balance and dizziness at a free
dido 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. Sponsorship The American Cancer So- opportunities are available, ciety is hosting a new event with levels ranging from to raise funds and aware- $800 (for a team of four) to ness for women’s cancers. $5,000 with appropriately The inaugural women’s golf scaled benefits. The tournament includes event, “Tee’d Off at Cancer,” presented by two new Robert a golf workshop, luncheon, Wood and Trey Strong com- and awards. An afternoon munities, Sedona and Escon- golf clinic led by golf coach The police officer got out of his car as the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. ‘I’ve been waiting for you all day,’ the officer said. The kid replied, ‘Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could.’ When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket. A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldn’t find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, ‘ Do these turkeys get any bigger?’ The stock boy replied, ‘No ma’am, they’re dead.’
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 postreception. There will also be a pre-event for sponsors only on Sept. 26, featuring Judy Rankin, former LPGA pro, “The Golf Channel” commentator, and cancer survivor. One in every three women will have cancer during her lifetime. Some of the most common female cancers include breast, lung, colon, cervical, endometrial, skin, and ovarian. For more information, go to www.teedofflubbock.org, email Kathleen Burrell at kathleen.burrell@cancer.org, or call the American Cancer Society office at 806-7450767.
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Tractor Benefit Drawing for WPS, Aug. 3 Women’s Protective Services is gearing up for its largest fundraising event of the year, the 20th Annual WPS John Deere Benefit Drawing. Each ticket purchaser will have the opportunity to win several different John Deere tractors. The event takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Tickets are $100, and each ticket admits two people. The event will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in the Banquet Hall. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, dinner, and a live and silent auction will display some amazing items. Tickets can be purchased at WPS and Hurst Farm Supply outlets. For more information contact www.wpslubbock.org or WPS at 806-748-5292.
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How to prevent mosquito bites The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series will have performances every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 22, at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. All concerts are free and are family friendly. Patrons will enjoy live music, food trucks, cash bar, and free children’s craft activities; all in the shaded Meadows Courtyard. No outside beverages are allowed. The schedule is: Aug. 1 - Wendy Colonna – Southern Soul Aug. 8 - Darren Welch Group – Rock & Roll Aug. 15 - Anthony Garcia – Rock, Blues & Spanish Guitar Aug. 22 - Patricia Vonne – Country/Rock
As rains and thunderstorms hit West Texas, more mosquitos swarm. Ronald Warner, DVM, Ph.D., has ways to prevent these bites, referring to them as the “Four Ds.” Warner is a professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. • DRESS in long sleeves and pants especially during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most likely to be active. • DEET is the most effective insect repellent. • DOORS with screens and windows should fit properly. • DRAIN standing water around the house. Empty buckets, flowerpot saucers, bird baths, rain gutters, pet dishes, and children’s swimming pools at least once a week. Remove old tires and empty containers from your neighborhood.
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Actions of Tocotrienols (vitamin E isomers) on Obesity Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center researchers are conducting a 24-week research study examining the effects of tocotrienols, a type of vitamin E, on obesity-associated outcomes. This study requires participants to be randomly assigned to take tocotrienols or a placebo and includes a fat scan and some blood tests, such as blood chemistry and thyroid hormone, at no cost to participants. 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 School of Medicine, & Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Who is needed: Postmenopausal women with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 When: 24-week study For more information and/or to participate, contact
Anna Rodriguez 806.743.2533 anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu
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. 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.
Who is needed: Postmenopausal women When: FOUR sessions on non-consecutive days For more information and/or to participate, contact
Anna Rodriguez 806.743.2533 anna.rodriguez@ttuhsc.edu
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How a diet can change your life; Celiac disease By Sameer Islam, M.D. Whether you or a family member has been suffering from Celiac disease, or you’ve just received the diagnosis, our office focuses on education on how best to manage that health condition and move forward to living a normal, healthy life with the proper attention and care. What is Celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects around 1 in 100 people around the world. It results in damage to the small intestine, leading to improper nutrient absorption and potentially long-term damage to the physical structure of the intestines. Since the small intestine is the area in the body where nutrients are absorbed, this damage can lead to malabsorption, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, anemia, and diarrhea. What causes Celiac disease? The exact cause of Celiac
disease can’t be pinpointed, but it is known to be an interaction between genes, made worse by certain diets or environmental factors. It can be triggered, or even become activated after major health events such as infections, times of high stress, surgery, pregnancy, and childbirth. Your small intestine is lined with villi, small projections that are responsible for absorbing the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from foods. Celiac damages these villi, which in turn causes rapid digestion, leading to the body’s inability to absorb those necessary nutrients. For patients with celiac disease, this damage is typically caused by eating gluten. The signs and symptoms of the disease can vary quite a bit and are different in children and adults. Some people who have celiac don’t even show obvious symptoms. The most common ones seen
in adults are anemia, loss of bone density, headache and fatigue, Sameer Islam, mouth ulM.D. cers, acid reflux and heartburn, joint pain, numbness in the feet and hands, and blistery skin rashes. For children, the most common symptoms include vomiting, chronic diarrhea, weight loss or failure to thrive, constipation, irritability, and poor appetite. What foods contain gluten? Avoiding gluten is crucial for people with celiac. Ingesting even small amounts of gluten can trigger the autoimmune response that leads to the damage in the intestine. With proper diet and close attention to all ingredients in food, you can put off the symptoms of the disease and even begin to
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heal your body. Although it can seem very limiting to avoid gluten, it can actually be fairly easy. With more attention being called to celiac disease, gluten-free products are more common in grocery stores and restaurants, with some restaurants even having specific gluten-free menu options. It is possible to maintain a healthy and gluten-free diet by making sure to include these naturally gluten-free choices in your daily life. Is there a cure for Celiac? Celiac disease is chronic, meaning there is no actual cure for it or the ability to outgrow the condition. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be managed and that your body can’t heal some of the damage caused by it. Once you are diagnosed with celiac, it’s important to continue regular doctor checkups, in addition to adhering to a strictly gluten-free diet. If you have been experi-
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encing any of the symptoms of the disease, notably a change in bowel movements and digestive discomfort for a few weeks, make an appointment to see your healthcare provider today. Celiac disease is known to be hereditary, so if you do have a family history of the disease, you should let us know about it. Sameer Islam, M.D. is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist practicing at Southwest Gastroenterology in Lubbock, 806-761-0747, www. sameerislam.com. A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets. As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket, and he opened his trench coat and flashed her. Without missing a beat, she said, ‘Sir, I need to see your ticket, not your stub.’
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Texas Hill Country Update Dear Folks, It’s been a few years since I’ve reported on this beautiful area, so now the following updates. Daughter and I recently drove to San Antonio to visit my granddaughter (her daughter), husband, and my three great-grandchildren (who are really great!). Being such great hosts, they decided to show us the beautiful Texas Hill Country. First, we were treated to a short day trip to the community of Hye. What gorgeous scenery surrounds that entire area! It reminded me of “pics” of the Smoky Mountains. Although I’ve never seen the “Smokies,” I’m sure our scenery in the Hill Country would beat theirs in a competition. While in Hye, we stopped for lunch at the Hye Market. It is located at 10261 W. Hwy 290, www.HyeMarket. com. Here’s the surprising fact – it is now, and always has been the only working Post Office in the area since 1886. That’s right, we’re talking old here! They have a large dining area filled with antiques and memorabilia of days long past. Large bowls generously filled with Mandarin Oranges were on the tables for all to enjoy. There is also a smaller dining area, plus a patio for outdoor dining. The food? Yes, they serve up some of the largest “Texas Size” delicious sand-
wiches ever. We also ordered their delicious and famous potato and macaroni salads. Desserts and other deli items are also available. All in an historic Post Office. After leaving Hye, driving on Hwy 290 to Fredericksburg, we were treated to the sights of the most beautiful wineries, with meticulously cared-for vineyards and the most exquisite mansions to welcome winery visitors. These mansions would remind anyone of the castles and chateaus seen in that continent across the “Pond.” According to the 2018/2019 Texas Hill Country Wineries Guide map, there are 13 between Hye and Fredericksburg. Within Fredericksburg there are 5 more. According to the current Guide Map, there are 53 wineries in “The Texas Wine Trail.” One could spend several vacations just visiting all 53. I do recommend visiting this entire area in the fall to avoid the heat and humidity. UGH! Also, on Hwy 290, in between the wineries are produce stands with bushels and pecks of those famous and fantastic Fredericksburg peaches. Needless to say, we purchased a peck. One roadside market sold all kinds of peach and pecan products. We purchased yummy peach salsa, pecan brittle, and we all enjoyed a cup of delicious soft-serve peach ice cream. If you are visiting the
surrounding area of San Antonio, do take the time to drive Hwy 290. You will be in for beautiful sights and great food. Another fun area is the small town of Gruene (Green), but… There will be more info next month about Gruene and the restaurants we enjoyed in San Antonio. Until next time, watch out for those school zones later this month; till then, Cathy Easter
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Movie Night 2019
“Arsenic & Old Lace” Lubbock RSVP staff & Advisory Council invite RSVP volunteers and other seniors to a night of food, fun and fellowship. Hot dogs, chips, beverages and popcorn will be served during the movie.
Friday, Aug. 9 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Covenant Children’s 4000 24th St. (Arnett Room - 6th Floor) Go in the Main Entrance. You must provide some form of ID to check in. Staff members will be available to help you with where to go. Event is free. Reservations required. Call the RSVP office at 806.743.7787 by 5 p.m., Aug. 5 to reserve a spot.
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Cauliflower, broccoli & ham salad
Ingredients: • 1 head broccoli, chopped into small florets • 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets • 1 cup diced ham (or Genoa salami) • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes • 1/2 cup halved black olives • 8 oz. mozzarella, cubed • Grated Parmesan, for garnish Dressing: • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. In a large salad bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad. 2. In a jar, mix up olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything. Chill and serve.
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.
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Willis Haviland Carrier: One cool dude
A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He answered, “Call for backup.”
both humidity and temperatures in an enclosed space. When people gathered together a century ago, the summertime experience often meant enduring collective human heat and pungent body odors. Finally, relief from the energy-sapping discomfort came about in movie houses, where thankful customers could cool off for a couple of hours at a time. In 1925, New York City’s Rivoli Theater spent $100,000 - about $3 million today - for a refrigeration system that Carrier had designed, constructed, built and installed. Each day, reliefseeking movie patrons would flock to the Rivoli. Other theaters followed suit, and soon department stores and office buildings
demographic upheaval. With eration, with 65 % being the advent of home refrigera- central-air units and 22 % tion in the 1950s, places such being window or portable as Arizona exploded with un- coolers. Comfort has had a bridled growth. By the mid- price tag attached, though. 1990s, Phoenix home build- The downside to Carrier’s ers were erecting 30,000 new brainchild is that it devours structures annually, and the electricity and strains our town (now America’s fifth- energy supplies. Also, over were installing their own largest city) crept inexorably the decades, chemicals used units. into the desert at the rate of in cooling have added to the Before World War II, one acre per hour. damage done in the Earth’s many Americans cooled their Today, about 87 % of all ozone layer by - sorry, skephouses with “swamp cool- U. S. homes have refrig- tics - global warming. ers,” devices that featured Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center a fan blowing air through 3030 66th St. • 767-3727 a dampened screen or pad. Hodges Community Center Then, understandably, people 4011 University • 767-3706 came to desire—well, demand—refrigerated relief in Lubbock Memorial Arboretum 4111 University • 797-4520 their own homes, first in the form of room air conditionLubbock Adult Activity Center ers, most of which sat on a 2001 19th St. • 767-2710 window ledge. Early models Maxey Community Center were costly but, following 4020 30th St. • 767-3796 World War II and with mass Rawlings Community Center production, the sale of rea213 40th St. • 767-2704 sonably-priced portable units Safety City skyrocketed from 74,000 46th & Avenue U • 767-2712 units in 1948 to over 1 milSimmons Community & Activity Centers lion in just five years’ time. 2004 Oak Ave. • 767-2708 Carrier’s invention not Trejo Supercenter only changed peoples’ com3200 Amherst • 767-2705 fort levels, it brought about a
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There will never be such a law, of course, but millions of people worldwide should be required to pause and offer thanks each summer to Willis Haviland Carrier (1876 – 1950). After all, it was his remarkable invention of air conditioning that has greatly improved all our lives. But Carrier’s first refrigeration unit had nothing to do with human comfort. In 1902, the 25-year-old Cornell engineering graduate designed and built a machine for blowing air across chilled coils. He called his gadget “Apparatus for Treating Air.” He had developed it for a New York color-printing outfit that he worked for. Summertime temperatures and humidity levels inside the stuffy building often caused paper being inked to expand or contract, and thus wreak havoc on the images being printed. Carrier knew that evaporation could reduce heat and that cooling could draw moisture from the air. In his lab, he calculated a way to circulate chilled water through coils, then force air over the coils with a fan. By doing this, he could control
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Texas Tech football schedule 2019 Caregiver Conference to offer Low back pain Date Opponent Location strategies for dementia care or sciatica? Aug. 31 Montana State Lubbock
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The 2019 Caregiver Conference is set for 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Science Spectrum Exhibit Hall, 2579 S. Loop 289, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is free, but seating is limited. Lunch will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded. Registration is a must, and the deadline is Aug. 16. RSVP to Margaret Gonzales at 806-687-0940. Caregiver stress is an ever-increasing problem among caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it can cause physical and mental symptoms such as sleeplessness and depression. This makes the already difficult task of dementia care even more taxing. The conference will provide strategies for both better self-care and better care for a loved one living with dementia. Teepa Snow will lead the conference. She is a trainer and consultant providing
support and care that places the person living with dementia in a pivotal role when determining what is needed. Snow’s goal is to help communities, agencies, organizations, professionals, families, and individuals develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to better support and care for someone living with the brain changes of dementia. She continues to develop new programs and new offerings to promote a cultural change in how the world views and responds to people with changing brains who are doing their best to live fully and well with supporters who are aware, knowledgeable, and skillful. Approved CEUs are available for social workers. Hosts for the conference are Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Garrison Institute on Aging, and South Plains Association of Governments - Area Agency on Aging.
1. Always be thankful. 2. Sometimes silence is better than being right. 3. Love is not what you say. Love is what you do. 4. Let go of what’s gone, but keep the lesson. 5. If it’s what you love, never give up. Keep going. 6. Don’t let others steal your peace. 7. Be patient. Things will get better. 8. Integrity is everything. 9. It’s OK to be afraid, but don’t let fear stop you. 10. Live in the moment, but look forward to what is coming next.
Learn to manage your back pain and sciatica at a Physical Therapy Today free workshop on Back Pain and Sciatica at 10 a.m. Aug. 10. The workshop is for you if you’ve tried everything, and just want to get back to normal. 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 workshops will be held inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call 806-771-8010.
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Goodwill Lubbock honored with multiple awards
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas was honored by Workforce Solutions South Plains with the presentation of three awards. These awards included Small Employer of the Year, Local Employer of Excellence, and Service to the Community. The 18th annual employer Awards of Excellence and Scholarship Luncheon was held in July. “People think of Goodwill as an entity with one function, but they are multi-faceted, and that is something that is singular to Goodwill,” said Martin Aguirre, CEO of Workforce Solutions South Plains, explaining why Goodwill is being awarded in three separate categories. “It is unusual to award one employer with several awards, but it is something
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that is rather exclusive to Goodwill. They serve many functions including being an employer who develops and assists their employees by being a retailer that serves the community through raising revenue to support their mission of training job seekers for the workforce. And they give back to our community in many other ways as an employer of excellence.” Aguirre said the two local honors, Small Employer of the Year and Local Employer of Excellence, are a segue to Goodwill being nominated for and recognized for its
the International Association of Workforce ProfessionalsTexas Chapter, will be held Dec. 4-6, in Grapevine, Texas. Robin Raney is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas. “I extend my greatest appreciation to Goodwill’s Board of Directors and staff for continuing to develop this long-standing social enterprise that has been putting Drew Smith, Goodwill past board president; Robin Raney, people to work in our area CEO of Goodwill, and Lucio Castro, Goodwill board president, for over 50 years,” Raney accept awards from Workforce Solutions South Plains. said. “It is an honor for outstanding achievements at Workforce Commission. Goodwill to be recognized the state awards which are The 2019 Texas Workforce as a model throughout the held every year by the Texas Conference, cohosted with state.”
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By Michelle Bless Excited barking and banging filled the room. Cage doors rattled with movement. Dogs stood with paws on the bars and puppies jumped onto and fell off of each other, trying to get attention. One white and brown dog sat perfectly still, his back arched, his head lowered, and his eyes as sad as I had ever seen on an animal. “What’s wrong with him?” I asked. “He just got here. He’s been a little scared getting used to the place,” said Rhonda Marett, a 22-year animal protection officer. This dog was one of 500 pets in the Lubbock Animal Shelter, all waiting for homes. Steven Greene, the director of animal services, said approximately 20 pets are brought in every day. “I think we still have a lot of folks who look at a pet like a disposable entity,” Greene said. Last year the animal shelter cared for a total of 12,000 pets. There is a 3-1 ratio of stray-surrendered pets in the shelter. Even with 100-400 pets being adopted from month to month, Greene said, they still have 500 currently in the shelter. “We’ve really tried to get the owners to find better options than bringing their pet to a municipal shelter,”
Steven Greene, director of animal services, adopted his own dog from the shelter. The energetic pup keeps guests entertained.
500 pets are waiting for homes at Lubbock Animal Services.
Greene said. “We actually try to counsel people and provide resources.” When an owner tries to surrender an animal, Greene said his first action is always to ask what the issue is. If the owner cannot afford pet food, the animal shelter can temporarily provide food for the animal. If there is property damage such as a broken fence that creates a hazard for a pet, Greene will try to help get the fence fixed. If an owner needs a temporary place for the pet, Greene has assisted them with getting spots at a kennel. Even though pets can now
be housed indefinitely and euthanasia is only in end-oflife issues, Greene said owners should try to re-house their pets with a friend, a relative, a coworker, or by selling before they attempt surrender at a shelter. “We should be the last resort,” Greene said. Marett and her fellow animal protection officer agreed that the hardest part of the job is seeing how some of the animals come in, stray or surrendered. “The worst is seeing the (See Shelter has foster, Page 13)
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Sibling pets are often kept together while awaiting adoption. Dogs compete for Rhonda Marett’s Morgan Davee loves playing with attention when she walks in the the pets whenever she gets the room. chance.
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malnourished animals that do come in,” Morgan Davee said. “But, it’s good seeing them get better while they’re here, and when they get a good home.” For people considering buying a pet, or for those who want shortterm interaction with an animal, an important service to the shelter is the foster program. When a stray pet is brought in, Greene said his staff knows nothing about the animal. It can be difficult to know a dog’s
or a cat’s true personality in a strange place surrounded by other animals. Greene said the foster program is a good way to learn more about the animals, and can be beneficial to the fosterer, as petting a dog releases good endorphins. “If you have an elderly person who is not doing a lot socially,” Greene said, “not seeing many people, even for a weekend that pet might bring a spark to their life and give them incentive to maybe turn off the TV for a while and play with a pet or something.”
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Mother dogs sometimes have to give birth to and nurse their babies in cages.
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Golden Gazette • August 2019 • Page 15 every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Aug. 1 - Mountain Climbing
Conversation Cafe
Let your creativity bloom with floral arrangements. Breakfast provided. RSVP by calling 806-725-0094
Summer Showcase
Wendy Colonna – Southern Soul, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets.
The Oak Ridge Boys
Oak Ridge Boys’ music is timeless. 8 p.m., Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. Aug. 2 - Beer Day
The Oak Ridge Boys
Oak Ridge Boys’ music is timeless. 8 p.m., Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com.
First Friday Art Trail
Free public art happening mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along downtown route. Aug. 3 - Hangover Day
2nd Chance Run
LifeGift 7 a.m., Mackenzie Park, to raise funds and awareness for the nearly 11,000 Texans waiting for a second chance at life through organ donation. www.2ndchancerun.org.
Fiber Arts Society
Crochet & knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 401-6441 for info.
Yoga in the Plaza
9-10 a.m., Free, different instructor every time. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave.
Tractor Benefit Drawing
To benefit Women’s Pro-
Quilters tective Services, 5:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, $100 ticket admits 2 people. www.wpslubbock. org, 806-748-5292. Aug. 4 - 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. Aug. 5 - Underwear Day Aug. 6 - Wiggle Your Toes
Gem & Mineral Society
7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org.
National Night Out
Movie In The Park: ‘Legos Movie 2,’ 7 p.m., Free, all ages, games, refreshments, and entertainment. Stay for the movie in the park at dusk. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Aug. 7 - Lighthouse Day Aug. 8 - Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch 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.
Summer Showcase
Darren Welch Group – Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets. Aug. 9 - Book Lover’s Day
RSVP Movie Night
“Arsenic and Old Lace” 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Covenant Children’s Hospital Arnett Room, 4000 24th St.
Must check-in with driver’s license at security desk. Watch a classic movie with popcorn, hot dogs, chips, and beverages.
End of Summer Bash
7 p.m., Free, all ages, one last summer celebration. Games, refreshments and food. Stay for Movie in the Park, ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ beginning at dusk, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. Aug. 10 - Lazy Day
Back pain & sciatica
Workshop at Physical Therapy Today, free, 10 a.m. Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010.
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Pete Christy KCBD Sports, “What’s happening this season in Lubbock in sports?’ $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
UMC Better Breathers Club
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. Meets the second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza. Aug. 13 - Left Hander’s 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.
Yoga in the Plaza
9-10 a.m., Free, different instructor each time. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Aug. 11 - Son & daughter day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Aug. 12 - Middle Child’s Day
Amputee Support Group
at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-748-5870 for more info.
Lunch Bunch
Orlando’s, 11:30 a.m. 2402 Ave. Q, Share jokes and stories over a pasta meal. Each pay for your own meal. Aug. 14 - V-J Day Aug. 15 - Relaxation Day
Summer Showcase
Anthony Garcia – Rock, Blues and Spanish Guitar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy
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Holly Center, 1801 Crickets.
SeniorCare 101
Brunch from 9 - 10 a.m in the Knipling Education Conference Center – learn about SeniorCare and events. Aug. 16 - National Tell a Joke Day
Movie in the Park
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ – rated PG, at dusk, free, all ages, bring blankets and lawn chairs. Come early and enjoy popcorn, water, and games, Mae Simmons Community Center.
The Texas Tenors
I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age before.
The Texas Tenors - most successful music group in the history of “America’s Got Talent!” 8 p.m., Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. Aug. 17 - National Thrift Shop Day Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales.
Yoga in the Plaza
9-10 a.m., Free, different instructor every Saturday. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. Aug. 18 - World Daffodil Day
First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Aug. 19 - National Potato Day Aug. 20 - National Radio Day
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Aug. 21 - Senior Citizen’s Day Aug. 22 - Be an Angel Day
Summer Showcase
Patricia Vonne – Country/Rock, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets.
Mark Chesnutt
8 p.m. Mark Chesnutt, one of country music’s treasures. 8 p.m., Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com. Aug. 23 - Ride the Wind Day
Home Alone Safety Training
5 p.m., $15, Ages 8-15, Children learn basic first aid, what to do when a stranger comes to the door, answering the phone, and how to react in emergencies. Register by the Thursday before by noon, Maxey Community Center.
Mark Chesnutt
Mark Chesnutt, one of country music’s treasures. 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater. com. Aug. 24 - Vesuvius Day
Balance and dizzines
Free workshop, Physical Therapy Today at 10 a.m. Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010.
Roundtable Luncheon
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Katy Baker, development (See Enriching Lives, Page 18)
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‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies: Best selling single of '69 The Archies’s “Sugar, Sugar” was the best-selling single of 1969, yet the singing group was never photographed together, never gave an interview, never appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, never headlined in Las Vegas and never traveled the lucrative tour road. The reason was simple: Beyond the walls of the recording studio, the Archies didn’t exist. The outfit was as fictional as the absurdly wholesome teenagers from John L. Goldwater’s Archie comic books that had been around since 1942 and upon which the series was based. In 1968, Filmation Studios released a Saturday morning CBS-TV cartoon program called The Archie Show and featured the whole cleancut gang from mainstream Riverdale High. Music mogul Don Kirshner, a savvy businessperson who knew the music youth market inside and out—he had managed the Monkees’ career— was hired to supply tunes for the prepubescent-oriented show. He brought together virtuoso studio musicians, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter named Toni Wine (who, at 16, had co-written the Mindbenders’s “A Groovy Kind of Love”) and 23-year-old vocalist Ron Dante. (Dante’s musical career had begun at age 11 after he had fallen out of a tree. To exercise a fractured wrist, he took up play-
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ing the guitar and mastered the instrument so quickly that he formed a rock group called the Persuaders just one year later.) Dante had worked for Kirshner for years, mainly as a demo (demonstration) singer, although he had briefly tasted fame in 1964 as a member of the Detergents. They had enjoyed a Top 20 novelty 45 with “Leader of the Laundromat,” a spoof of the Shangri-La’s “Leader of the Pack” that had resulted in a lawsuit from its composers. But later attempts at finding success in the entertainment world had eluded
a blast, and at the session we just knew that this was something, and something huge was going to happen.” Kirshner knew that Top 40 radio stations probably would steer clear of a single by a cartoon band, so he Dante until the day that directed his promotion men Kirshner signed him as the to visit radio stations and lead voice of the non-existent play “Sugar, Sugar” for the Archies. program directors but not Pop-music fans probably reveal the group’s name unthought they heard the entire til proper interest had been group of Riverdale chums— shown and the 45 had seArchie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Moose—vocalizing on “Sugar, Sugar,” but in truth the recording Archies consisted only of Dante’s multi-tracked voice and Wine’s simplistic twoline contribution of “You make life so sweet!” and “I’m gonna make life so sweet!” She would later tell songfacts.com, “It was just a very easy session…it was
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director, Special Olympics, Texas-West Texas, $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage.
Yoga in the Plaza
9-10 a.m., Free, different instructor every time. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave.
10 on Tuesday
Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Aug. 28 - Race Your Mouse
2019 Caregiver Conference
9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Science Spectrum Exhibit Hall, 2579 S. Loop 289. Lunch provided, door prizes. Registration by Aug. 16. RSVP
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to Margaret Gonzales at 806-687-0940. Aug. 29 - More Herbs, Less Salt Aug. 30 - Toasted Marshmallow Day
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Albert Hammond folk rock tunes are timeless, 8 p.m. at Spencer Theater, Ruidoso, NM, 575-336-4800 or www.spencertheater.com.
Better Living Breakfast Club Coming in September: Dementia & brain health - 9 to 10 a.m., Knipling Education Conference Center. Aug. 31 - Bacon Day
Yoga in the Plaza
9-10 a.m., Free, different instructor every time. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave.
Texas Tech football
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Feed Seniors Now: Plan to help in September. 1 in 6 seniors struggles with hunger. Meals on Wheels and Comfort Keepers work together to help those who struggle. Help fill sacks to be delivered to seniors. comfortkeepers.com. Inaugural women’s golf event, “Tee’d Off at Cancer,” LakeRidge Country
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What is the proper diet for you? As we age, things change. If you are a senior, that is yesterday’s news. The question is: what do you do when the changes are not positive for your health? To decide, I think you have to start off with a philosophical and spiritual “come to Jesus” meeting with yourself. It isn’t like we control things. But we can control some things, right? People in my life have died suddenly without much warning. Maybe they did not decide that. But there are some things in your life you can control. Now the question is: do you want to? And that is the “come to Jesus” meeting I am talking about having with yourself. I’ll explain. For most people, we go along in life having a few physical problems that we can handle with ease. And then we become a senior. There is no avoiding the grim reaper. Everyone will die. What most of us are interested in is how to have a quality life for the longest amount of time. Most of my patients say it isn’t as important how long they live as the quality of life while living. The number one reason people die before their time I have so many problems that if a new one comes along today, it will be at least two weeks before I can worry about it.
is heart disease. Have you read the book, “Reversing Heart Disease?” The risk of heart attack and heart failure can be eliminated, and he tells you how. Question is: Is that your problem? If it is, this is your “come to Jesus” meeting with yourself. Is controlling your heart disease, avoiding by-pass surgery, stents, or death important enough that you will go on a special diet to make it so? That is the big question. Most people wait until they are in a crisis. This is your opportunity now. If a parent or a grandparent died from heart disease, or if you have been told you have heart issues, this book will be worth reading. You can take what you like and leave the rest or, go whole hog into the program and gain as much as you can from it. But perhaps you don’t have heart disease. You may be like me and have another problem. I have macular degeneration. Last night I listened to a video that gives me new hope. Normally, you know what the doctors say: It will progress. If you live long enough, it will progress until you are blind.
People love to say, “It is genetic,” or “That disease runs in my family.” But most things are from the environment. I recently read that only 5% of all cancers are genetic.” But perhaps you were around the same chemicals as your mom, ate the same foods as your mom, breathed the same air and so forth. I do not rule out genetics, but let’s put genetics in its proper place. Genetics do not change at the rate we have seen Americans’ health deteriorate. Dr. Chris Knobbe, an ophthalmologist, has written an excellent book, “Ancestral Dietary Strategy to Prevent and Treat Macular Degeneration.” I’m ordering the book because he talks about the best diet to eat if you have macular degeneration or better yet, to avoid macular degeneration. I will do what I can to avoid going blind. If you don’t have any disease and you simply would like to focus on living as long as possible while being in good health, there is good news: the research is in. There is an Italian researcher by the name of Dr. Valter Longo whose area of study
has mostly been aging. He has brought us many research pearls. He is the researcher that taught us about fasting for a few days before going for chemo in order to avoid many of the unpleasant side effects such as losing your hair, vomiting and diarrhea. That alone has helped so many people have less difficulty with their chemo. And, the chemo works so much better. If you haven’t heard about him, go to Youtube.com on the internet and search his name. On the aging side of his research, he says the best diet for a person is vegan. As they get to about 65 years of age, they need a little more protein, so they become a pescatarian. That means you add fish to your diet a few times a week to accommodate getting older. There is a plethora of information out there about diet. The question is: Which one is best for you? If you have any problems as you become a senior, one option is to focus on the diet that is suggested for your condition. Good luck!
Paving project on South University Paving improvements to University Avenue from 130th Street to Woodrow Road began July 15, and will continue into October. The improvements are part of a joint project between the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, and local developers. This project will replace existing failed paved surface and base structure with new asphalt base and road surface. Intermittent closures and detours will happen throughout the project. To avoid long delays, drivers are asked to use an alternate route during construction. If traveling in a work zone, slow down and pay attention for the safety of the workers and the driver.
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Facing the possibility of incapacity at any time Incapacity means you are either mentally or physically unable to take care of yourself or your day-to-day affairs. Incapacity can result from serious physical injury, mental or physical illness, advancing age, and alcohol or drug abuse.
Incapacity can strike at any time
Even with today’s medical miracles, it’s a real possibility that you could become incapable of handling your own medical or financial
affairs. A serious illness or accident can happen suddenly at any age. Advancing age can bring senility, Alzheimer’s disease, or other ailments that affect your ability to make sound decisions about your health, or to pay your bills, write checks, make deposits, sell assets, or conduct your affairs.
Plan ahead to ensure your wishes
your wishes are carried out. Otherwise, a relative or friend must ask the court to appoint a guardian for you, a public procedure that can be emotionally draining, time consuming, and expensive. An attorney can help you prepare legal documents that will give individuals you trust the authority to manage your affairs.
Manage medical
Designating one or more decisions: living will, individuals to act on your durable power of attorney behalf can help ensure that for health care, DNR If you do not authorize someone to make medical decisions for you, medical care providers must prolong your life using artificial means, if necessary. With today’s modern technology, physicians can sustain you for days and weeks, months or even years. If you wish to avoid this, you must have an advance medical directive. You may find that one, two, or all three types of advance medical directives are necessary to carry out all of your wishes for medical treatment. ■ A living will allows you to approve or decline certain types of medical care, even if you will die as a
result of the choice. In most states, living wills take effect only under certain circumstances, such as terminal injury or illness. Generally, one can be used only to decline medical treatment that “serves only to postpone the moment of death.” ■ A durable power of attorney for health care allows you to appoint someone to make medical decisions for you. You decide how much power your representative will have. ■ A Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) is a doctor’s order that tells all other medical personnel not to perform CPR if you go into cardiac arrest. There are two types of DNRs. One is effective only while you are hospitalized. The other is used while you are outside the hospital.
Manage your property
Consider putting in place one of the following options to protect your property. ►You can transfer ownership of your property to a revocable living trust. You name yourself as trustee and retain complete control over your affairs as long as you retain capacity. If you become incapacitated, your successor trustee (the person you named to run the trust if you can’t) automatically steps in and takes over the management of your property. A living trust can survive your death, but it can be expensive to maintain and administer.
►A durable power of attorney (DPOA) allows you to authorize someone else to act on your behalf. There are two types of DPOAs: an immediate DPOA, is effective immediately, and a springing DPOA, is not effective until you have become incapacitated. A DPOA should be fairly simple and inexpensive to implement. It also ends at your death. A springing DPOA is not permitted in some states, so you’ll want to check with an attorney. ►Another option is to hold your property in concert with others. This arrangement may allow someone else to have immediate access to the property and use it to meet your needs. Joint ownership is simple and inexpensive to implement. However, there are some disadvantages to the joint ownership arrangement. Some examples include 1. Your co-owner has immediate access to your property. 2. You lack the ability to direct the co-owner to use the property for your benefit. 3. Naming someone who is not your spouse as coowner may trigger a gift tax. 4. If you die before the other joint owner(s), your property interests will pass to the other owner(s) without regard to your own intentions, which may be different. Provided by Zach holtZman Financial advisor
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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 806787-5559. 2/18
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University Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work as messengers, pop popcorn, and work at the information desk. If you would like to meet new people, socialize, be appreciated, and have all the free popcorn you can eat, contact Susan Bailey, 775-8675. susan.bailey@umchealthsystem. com 6/17
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New parking lot for SAS The Seniors Are Special group has a parking lot for those wishing to use the shuttle transportation service. It is available from Tech’s northwest parking lot for SAS monthly meetings. UMC’s Courtesy Shuttle vans will provide free shuttle service between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for seminar guests. The shuttle picks up at the Texas Tech parking lot located northwest of Texas
Tech Parkway, just off 10th Street. Turn west at the 10th Street & Texas Tech Parkway light. Proceed to the end of 10th Steet, turn right, go two blocks to the last parking area on the left. Follow the SAS parking signs. The shuttle will drop you off and pick you up at the front entrance to the hospital. Parking is also available in any of UMC’s parking lots.
By James K. White I guess U.S. Secretaries of State used to have more time. When Thomas Jefferson held the office, he personally examined each patent application and graded the inventions on merit. He directly gave an approval or denial for each submission. Our Liberty Bell was not rung in joyous celebration on July 4, 1776. Folks had the bell ready, but somehow everyone with access forgot
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the bell existed. Finally, someone remembered. It was July 8, 1776. The English did not commonly use table forks until 1601 when Elizabeth I began using one while dining. Until then, meals were eaten using knives and spoons and fingers. Actually, much of the nation’s clergy preached that fork-using was an insult to the Almighty because diners should touch meat with one’s hands “in remembrance of our Lord.” I suppose my clan does not intend to insult our Lord as they almost always use fingers while eating “whatever,” even cereal. It was in 1636 when the General Court of Massachusetts Colony set aside 400 pounds (money) to establish “some sort of schoale or colledge” and to locate the building in Cambridge. It became Harvard University. King Louis XIV had pretty much everyone afraid to speak out. Rumor reached the “Sun King” that an Irish lad, age 9, had openly joked about the monarch’s balding head. The irate king summarily had the boy imprisoned (1674) in the famous Bastille where the unfortunate dwelled for 69 years.
Many movies depict scenes from the Great Sharan Desert showing camels (Dromedaries), no matter the year depicted. Research indicates that camels did not arrive to the Sahara before 200 A.D. The strange beasts were imported from Arabia, long after Christ died. Records indicate that Elizabeth Taylor had exactly 65 costume changes for the movie Cleopatra (1963). A string of exceptionally strange events: On July 28, 1900, King Umberto I of Italy and his wife, Margherita, dined at a restaurant. Several of the wait staff commented on the striking physical resemblances shared by the restaurant owner and the king. The owner and king were introduced. Both were born on March 14, 1844. Both were married to wives named Margherita. The grand opening of the restaurant and the king’s inauguration occurred on the same day. The restaurant owner was shot dead the next day. So was Umberto I. Egad. The bones of an adult owl weigh less than its feathers. Well, use caution when kidding French kings – and have a splendid day.
If you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any of your containers.
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The Oil Patch Warriors of World War II
Seventy-six years ago this month, a Band of Roughnecks went abroad on a topsecret mission into Robin Hood’s stomping grounds to punch oil wells to help fuel England’s war machines. It’s a story that should make any oilman or woman proud. The year was 1943, and England was mired in World War II. U-boats attacked supply vessels, choking off badly needed supplies to the island nation. But oil was the commodity they needed the most as they warred with Germany. A book “The Secret of Sherwood Forest: Oil Production in England During World War II” written by Guy Woodward and Grace Steele Woodward was published in 1973, and tells the obscure story of the American oil men who went to England to bore wells in the top-secret mission in March 1943. England had but one oil field, in Sherwood Forest of all places. Its meager output of 300 barrels a day was literally a drop in the bucket of their requirement of 150,000 bar-
rels a day to fuel their war machines. Then a top secret plan was devised: to send some Americans and their expertise to assist in developing the field. Oklahoma-based Noble Drilling Company, along with Fain-Porter signed a one-year contract to drill 100 wells for England, merely for costs and expenses. 42 drillers and roughnecks from Texas and Oklahoma, most in their teens and early 20s volunteered for the mission to go abroad. The hands embarked for England in March 1943 aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth. Four National 50 drilling rigs were loaded onto ships but only three of them made landfall; the Nazi U-boats sank one of the rigs en route to the UK. The Brits’ jaws dropped as the Yanks began punching the wells in a week, compared to five to eight weeks for their British counterparts. They worked 12 hour tours, 7 days a week, and within a year, the Americans had drilled 106 wells, and England oil production shot up from 300 barrels a day to more than 300,000 The contract fulfilled, the
American oil men departed England in late March 1944. But only 41 hands were on board the return voyage. Herman Douthit, a Texan derrick-hand was killed during the operation. He was laid to rest with full military honors, and remains the only civilian to be buried at The American Military Cemetery in Cambridge. “The Oil Patch Warrior,” a 7-foot bronze statue of a roughneck holding a fourfoot pipe wrench stands near Nottingham England to honor the American oil men’s assistance and sacrifice in the war. A replica was placed in Ardmore Oklahoma in 2001 Special thanks to the American Oil and Gas Historical Society for this information.
Oklahoma sculptor Jay O’Meilia’s Oil Patch Warrior, a monument to Lloyd Noble’s Sherwood Forest roughnecks, was dedicated in 2001 at Ardmore’s Memorial Square. An identical statue stands in Nottinghamshire, England, near where the Oklahomans performed their historic service to the cause of freedom. - Courtesy American Oil & Gas Historical Society.
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Plan to help Feed Seniors Now in September. 1 in 6 seniors struggles with hunger. It just may affect you or someone you love. comfortkeepers.com Look for more information in the September edition of the Golden Gazette.
Jana Gardner and Nancy Leal have matching tattoos to commemorate the day Gardner received her 2nd chance.
Organ donation gives Lubbock nurse 2nd chance at life
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ICU for numerous reasons: not taking care of their bodies because they are young and dumb, being crazy, or because they need a transplant themselves. “It’s given me a perspective on both sides,” Gardner said. “Being a nurse, to help my patients, but also maybe otherwise I wouldn’t have had that perspective.” Gardner said her goal is to not look sick because she is not; she is normal. Gardner counsels her patients to un-
derstand the same. Just because they need a transplant, or they have an issue, does not mean there is anything wrong with them. Gardner said most people do not understand how much good their organs and tissue can do. An elderly person’s bones and skin can still help a child who has been severely injured, in a fire or another incident. “You don’t know how strong you can be until that’s the only choice you have,” Gardner said.
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