Golden Gazette December 2015

Volume 27, Number 12

In December & Inside

December 2015

32 Pages

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ this holiday season Making the holiday season merry and bright for a needy senior can be easy.

The 11 th annual ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ campaign provides gifts to senior adults who often need practical items such as blankets, space heaters, sleepwear, and nonperishable food.

Area non-profit agencies, including Meals on Wheels and Adult Protective Services, provide the names of older adults in the community, as well as gift ideas for each senior.

Volunteers write the first name of the participating senior, and their gift preferences, on a ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’s’ tree ornament.

Each ornament will be placed on a Christmas tree at

Carol of Lights, Dec. 1 Light Up A Life, Dec. 2 .......page 9 South Plains Nativity, Dec. 3-6 ................page 16 Holiday Craft Fair, Dec. 4 .....page 11 First Friday Art Trail, Dec. 4 ......page 32 Hanukkah begins, Dec. 6 Candlelight at the Ranch, Dec. 11,12 ................. page 2 Miracles Christmas Parade, Dec. 12 ..................page 2 Lake Ridge Ladies Christmas Tour Dec. 15 ...page 13 ‘Ragtime’ musical, Dec. 18, 19 ................page 17 1st Day of Winter, Dec. 22 Christmas Day Dec. 25

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one of four locations.

Trees are located at -Kmart 6201 University City Bank 5219 City Bank Parkway Lakeridge Chapel & Memorial Designers 6025 82nd St. Home Instead Senior Care 1010 Slide Rd. The gifts need to be delivered to one of the four locations no later than Dec. 10.

People can participate by donating gift requests for individuals, or donating to the Adult Protective Services Silver Star Room.

The gifts will be delivered to the recipients on Dec. 18.

Call the HomeInstead office at 806-281-4663 for more information.

Providing holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors is the goal of ‘Be a Santa to a Senior.’ Christmas trees are at four locations with ornaments displaying names and gift preferences.

Food for Fines at the library Lubbock Public Library users can pay off late fines by donating canned food at any library location during the week of Dec. 7.

Each can donated removes a dollar from the fine.

This event is part of the South Plains Food Bank’s “U Can Share” food drive.

Cans will be accepted at the Mahon Library from Dec. 7 through Dec. 13, and at the Godeke, Patterson and Groves libraries from Dec. 7 through Dec. 12.

Photos by Gary McDonald

HomeInstead held a ribbon cutting in November for its annual ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ campaign. Lubbock Chamber of Commerce representatives were on hand for the official kick off.

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Candlelight at the Ranch set for Dec. 11-12

One of the floats from the 2015 Miracles Christmas Parade.

This year’s parade is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 12.

Miracles Christmas Parade, Dec. 12 The 2015 Miracles Christmas Parade is set for 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, in Lubbock.

An official parade website has been created at www. miraclesparade.com.

The parade theme for 2015 is “A Festival of Lights,” and judging for individual floats and groups will be based on the number of lights and use of lights on the vehicles or floats in the parade. Lots of lights and overall illumination is the emphasis.

The two-mile parade route is from 34th & Avenue Q,

westward to Indiana Avenue.

The parade is free to spectators who enjoy picnics, “parade-gating” with a cookout with family and friends, or just sitting in lawn chairs or vehicles along the route.

The event is family-friendly and draws thousands of visitors from throughout the South Plains and Lubbock.

The purpose of the parade is to collect toys for the Toys for Tots.

For information, go online to www.miraclesparade.com or call Andy Turner, parade chairman, at 806-771-0045.

Visitors to the National Ranching Heritage Center will step into a living Christmas card from 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 11 and 12 when the 37th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch recreates a 19th century frontier prairie holiday.

“Just as ranches had no electricity, our pathways and historic structures will be lit only with lanterns, fireplaces, campfires, and 3,500 illuminarias,” said Julie Hodges, the center’s Helen DeVitt Jones director of education.

Sponsored by City Bank, the annual two-night event requires the help of more than 150 volunteer Ranch Hosts, many of whom dress in period-appropriate clothing and recreate Christmas scenes in 15 historic structures dating from the 1780s to the 1950s.

“Our volunteers will be preparing holiday food, stringing popcorn to decorate trees, playing music -- anything a family might have done in that day and time,” Hodges said. “Even the train depot will have travelers

waiting for the train.”

In the Four Sixes Barn, visitors will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, cider and cookies while they watch Ranch Hosts dance to the fiddle music of the Kothman Family.

Carolyn Benitez, queen of the Bar None Rodeo Association in Plainview, will be Santa’s helper as children visit with Santa in the center’s main museum gallery while Brazos West provides cowboy Christmas music.

“Santa Claus has to leave

promptly at 9:30, so families with children should plan to come early,” Hodges said.

“The historical park tour ends in the museum gallery where families not only have access to Santa but also to unique gift items at Cogdell’s Store.”

Candlelight at the Ranch is free to the public, but Hodges suggests a $2 donation per family. The center is located at 3121 Fourth St. For information, call 806742-0498 or email julie. hodges@ttu.edu.

The 1909 Barton House at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock will be one of 15 historic structures featured Dec. 11-12 when the center recreates a pioneer Christmas during its 37th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch.

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Amtryke awarded to Lubbock veteran

A 93-year-old Lubbock veteran was recently given an Amtryke, making him the oldest recipient to ever receive an Amtryke.

Jack Durbin served as a weather specialist from 1942-46 with the Army Air Corps in North Africa and the Middle East.

Durbin received the Amtryke to help improve his mobility and strength, and improve his range of motion. Durbin recently had lumbar disc surgery and also had his left hip replaced.

The Lubbock Monterey Ambucs presented Durbin with the Amtryke especially designed for him. Durbin hopes this one will help him continue to stay active.

“It’s a real thrill,” he said. “I wanted to get out and go out for a walk, and I’m not able to go much distance

just walking with a cane or a walker.”

The 3-wheeled tricycles can be operated by hand or foot and are designed for people who are unable to operate a traditional bike.

These unique trykes are designed to accommodate riders of all ages and a myriad of physical and/or developmental challenges.

Ambucs is a national non-profit organization that participates in various other forms of community service for people with disabilities.

More than 30,000 Amtrykes have been provided around the United States.

The majority of the trykes are purchased by volunteer members of the Ambucs organization and donated free of charge.

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Talkington 100th birthday celebrated with $100,000 in grants Three community agencies were through a service learning project at niversary of the birth of Margaret the recipients of a total of $85,000 in the Margaret Talkington School for Talkington, a Lubbock entrepreneur grant awards by the J.T. and Margaret Young Women Leaders. and trailblazer for women in business. th Nov. 12, 2015 was the 100 anTalkington Charitable Foundation To mark the occasion, the school gave junior and senior students the opportunity to form teams of three girls and advocate for a community organization to be awarded a grant.

The first-place team of Ty’Zhanie Kinney, Brook Nugent and Wynomi Thomas was awarded $50,000 for the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Their project would provide repairs to the roof at the center to improve the center’s ability to provide services to abused children.

The second-place team represented Children’s Advocacy Center the Bayer Museum of Agriculture and advocated for an interactive display at the museum to showcase the role of women in agriculture and related industries.

Team members Olivia Oldham, Emily Wade and Ruthie Wilson were awarded a $25,000 grant for their second-place finish.

Winning third place and $10,000 for Sondra’s Song were team members Lexi Casias, Massiel Gonzalez and Alyssa Pizana.

Bayer Museum of Agriculture The grant request was for renovations and repairs to a home which will serve as transitional living facility for 18-year-olds aging out of the foster care system.

All of the project work was done Sondra’s by students on a volunteer basis.

Song They attended a workshop with Sharon Bass of the Volunteer Center to learn how to appropriately write a grant, develop a budget, and make an advocacy presentation.

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teams were also awarded a total of $15,000 in college scholarships which will be given at graduation.

Funding for the service learning project in celebration of Mrs. Talkington’s 100th birthday was provided by the J T & Margaret Talkington Charitable Foundation.

The school’s advisory board wanted to assist the school in doing something really special as a lasting tribute in recognition of Mrs. Talkington’s 100th birthday.

Kacey Stevens is the grant administrator for the Talkington Charitable Foundation.

“This unique experience will aid in the development of the participating students’ technical writing skills, their advocacy skills, and encourage collaboration and team work toward a common goal,” Stevens said.

“It will also educate the students on the many opportunities to give back of their time in community service as well as shine a light on potential careers in the non-profit sector.”

Berta Fogerson is principal of the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders.

“The work product of these girls exceeded even my high expectations,” Fogerson said. “This project has produced a legacy of community giving, which also marked the life of Margaret Talkington. I think she would be proud of these girls.”

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Caregivers Need Care Too: Tips on Managing Caregiver Stress

“That 20 minute walk in “At lunch, I turn off my minutes. It’s wonderful.” the fresh air with my best phone and email and shut the Just 15-20 minutes here friend was just what I need- door. Then I close my eyes and there each day when you ed.” and enjoy the quiet for 15 can focus on yourself will make a world of difference in managing caregiver stress.

According to a new Home Instead Senior Care survey, 55 percent of the family caregivers that eventually employed their professional caregiving services appeared to have above average or significant levels of stress as they came on board.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

These tips are recommended while taking care of an aging loved one: Work out: Exercise and enjoy something you like to do (walking, dancing, biking, running, swimming, etc.) for a minimum of 20 minutes at least three times per week.

Consider learning a stressmanagement exercise such as yoga or Tai-Chi, which teach inner balance and relaxation.

Meditate: Sit still and breathe deeply with your mind as “quiet” as possible whenever things feel like they are moving too quickly or you are feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities as a caregiver.

Many times you will feel like you don’t even have a

minute to yourself, but it’s important to walk away and take that minute.

Ask for help: According to a national survey by Home Instead Senior Care of adults who are currently providing care for an aging loved one, 72 percent do so without any outside help.

To avoid burnout and stress, enlist the help of other family members and friends, and/or consider hiring a professional non-medical caregiver for assistance. There is no need to feel guilty for reaching out.

Take a break: Make arrangements for any necessary fill-in help (family, friends, volunteers or professional caregivers). Take single days or even a week’s vacation.

And when you’re away, stay away. Talk about different things, read that book you haven’t been able to get to, take naps, whatever relaxes you and makes you happy.

Eat well: Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, including nuts and beans, and whole grains.

Indulging in caffeine, fast food and sugar as quick “pick-me-ups” also produce a quick “let-down.”

Keep your medical appointments: Make sure you get your annual check-up.

Being a caregiver provides many excuses for skipping your necessary check-ups, but don’t do it. A healthy you is worth more to your aging loved one than a sick you.

Indulge: Treat yourself to a foot massage, manicure, nice dinner out or a concert to take yourself away from the situation and to reward yourself for the wonderful care you are providing to your aging relative.

You shouldn’t feel guilty about wanting to feel good.

Support: Find a local caregiver support group. They will help you understand that what you are feeling and experiencing is normal.

This is a place to get practical advice from people who are in your situation and to bounce off those feelings of stress, since everyone is likely to be in the same situation and can empathize.

As Virginia Morris puts it in her book, “How to Care for Aging Parents,” it’s important for you to take part in “indulgent necessities.”

Everyone needs some pampering occasionally, for both physical and mental health.

Meals on Wheels donations always welcome

Lubbock Meals on Wheels works year-round to help people remain at home, well fed, and independent.

Lubbock Meals on Wheels expects to prepare and deliver holiday meals to 700 people in the Lubbock community this year.

Delivery is really so much more than a meal.

For some people, the volunteer is the only person that they may see during the day.

If a recipient is not home to receive the meal delivery, Meals on Wheels staff members follow up to make sure the person is OK. 100% of donations stay local and help meet this special goal during the holiday season.

A gift of $60 provides a holiday meal to 12 homebound people.

Donations can be made online at lubbockmealsonwheels.org or can be sent to the office at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St., Lubbock 79411.

The phone number is 806792-7971.

Seeds of Hope I can fix it

One day we know that He Years ago a rural farmer will return to earth, restore was driving his Model “T” His creation, and reign over into town when it stopped in His Kingdom. the middle of a crossroad.

Ready to die He lifted the hood and was “You are not prepared to amazed at the wires and parts live,” said the professor to his he had never bothered to look philosophy class, “until you at previously. are ready to die.”

Confused, he walked When he was 20 years old, around the car several times David was diagnosed with then got inside and tried to cancer. After a careful examistart it. Again and again he nation the physician said to stepped on the starter, the him, “I’m sorry, but you have engine would start, run a few only a short time to live. At seconds and then stop. the most, two years.”

In frustration, he got out David took the news withonce again and slammed the out flinching. He had acdoor. cepted Christ as his Savior six A gentleman approached months before he was given him in a tailored suit, white the news. shirt, and tie and said, “Sir, As the disease progressed your carburetor is out of ad- and his health deteriorated his justment. May I help you?” faith continued to grow. And Puzzled at the man=s ap- as his faith grew, so did his pearance and offer to help he willingness to witness, and he said quickly, “What do you gained a boldness about sharknow about this car?” ing God’s grace.

“Oh, I know very much On one occasion he said, about it,” came the reply. “I “Cancer brought me to my am Henry Ford, and I made knees, and I realized I had no your car. Since I made it, I control over my life.” can fix it.”

During a visit with one of God created the universe his physicians he was asked, from “nothing.” Man came “Do you want to live a short from His creative power. time for God or a long time Yet, when things go wrong for nothing?” in God’s universe among the He responded by saying, men He created, men gener- “Whether I live a short time ally look to other men to fix or a long time it will be for the problem.

God. My life is in His hands.”

Research is initiated, heads Shortly before his death of state negotiate, and con- his mother would walk into ferences are held with any his room and ask, “David, are resolution only lasting for a you still here?” Each time he short time. would answer, “Yes, Mother.

Jesus taught us to pray, I’m still here.”

“Your will, Father, is to be On the last day of his life done on earth as it is in heav- she went into his room and en.” It was God’s plan that the asked, “David are you still planet He created would re- here?” His reply that day flect His will and bring glory was, “Yes, Mother, but not to His name.

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GUIDO EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION for much longer. I’m going home.” He looked around the room and said, “Mother, faith is a lighted room.”

David lived his life knowing he was ready to die.

Lying in a manger

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son.

She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.

That night there were shepherds guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them.

They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David.

And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem. Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph.

And there was the baby, lying in the manger.

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Good health is …priceless!

All we want for Christmas is good health

By the time we are seniors, we know we need to do all we can do to preserve our health.

Maybe when we were young, and perhaps reckless, we didn’t have the kind of appreciation of good health that our years give us.

No matter how it is proven to us, when our senior years arrive, the writing is on the wall. Do what you can to preserve your health.

It isn’t just about who can

live the longest.

My patients and I agree that it isn’t the length necessarily, but the quality of life that is most important. I have a patient who just went back to Nebraska to celebrate his father’s 100th birthday. They had a big party, and his dad was in good health and a great mood. How great is that?

However, we know that more often than not, we might not make the 100 mark. I

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And then, one day, our 100th might come. It will not because we aimed for 100, but because all along the way we were focused on being healthy in the present.

What do you need to be healthy?

A man who won a Nobel prize, Alexis Carrel, somewhat settled this question in his day. He found that he could keep a heart cell healthy in the lab as long as the cell had three things: oxygen supply, food supply, and the ability to rid itself of waste products.

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over-emphasized, even though other people have come along and added information that makes it more complex than that.

It doesn’t hurt to go back to the basics because the basics are what we can control.

Oxygen and food come from the bloodstream, so if we are losing blood flow to a part of the body, that needs immediate attention. We need to reverse that as soon as possible. Don’t let it go.

Be proactive. Does it need exercise? Heat? There are so many things to do to foster blood supply.

Sometimes as we get older I’ve heard people say, “Well, that is just aging.”

No it isn’t. We blame too many things on aging. If it were just aging, then everyone that age would have it.

For example, probably everyone my age has some arthritis. We have lived. We have had injuries to our joints. Arthritis can follow that.

You might hurt from it. If so, please see a chiropractor and perhaps you won’t have to hurt from it or at least, hurt less.

Much of the pain associated with joints is actually caused from having underlying, subclinical infection.

The detoxification might be the biggest part of that

equation these days as many diseases of our day are diseases of toxicity.

And with all of the chemicals that are added to food and our environment, sometimes I wonder how any of us can be healthy.

If you will be mindful of detoxifying a little extra each day, you will be healthier.

All of the following things will help you detoxify.

Take a 20-minute walk.

Take a hot bath.

Eat extra fiber.

Make sure you are not constipated.

Use up the chemicals you have in your house, and when you replace them, buy toxicfree detergent, dishwashing soap, toothpaste, hand soap, candles, and even toxic-free carpet cleaning supplies.

Take a sauna or steam bath.

Quit coloring your hair, or if you color it (I do), use the natural hair coloring from the health food store.

Sometimes you can find toxic-free supplies in the grocery store, but if you can’t, go to the health food store or online and find non-toxic replacements.

I always tell myself I have a choice.

I can spend extra money on organic food and toxicfree supplies for my house, or I can spend that money, and more, on doctor bills and prescriptions.

I choose the first option. I hope you do, too!

If you have been on my website, “Good Health is …

Priceless,” is my tag line and has been ever since I have been in practice.

And it is so true!

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Darnell Dingle, Dorothy Rothwell and Ann Ellis assisting with Bake Sale Silent Auction.

New Neighbors leadership at the Auction and Book Sale event

Having fun while giving thanks The New Neighbors Club gives thanks to all of its members, sponsors and friends for a successful November Silent and Live Auction and Book

Sale at the Garden and Arts Center.

New Neighbors conducts two fundraising events each year, and the proceeds from these events are given to area nonprofit agencies.

“Let’s play, have fun while we give back to our wonderful community” is often echoed by President Margret Toler.

Besides their monthly luncheons, which include a special guest presenter, New Neighbors provides social activities throughout the month.

Care to be involved or just learn more about New Neighbors? Contact Mary Sara Smith was the highest bidder for the football signed Valentini at 799-445 or newneighbors@ymail.com

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Jane Huey with John Robison of KCBD. Robison is known for his famous pecan pie.

Jane Huey was the highest bidder.

Janys Leary and Glenda King assist with the book sale.

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“Light Up A Life’ set for Dec. 2 Hospice of Lubbock begins its annual fundraising holiday tradition of Light Up A Life, with a tree-lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Havertys Furniture, 7401 Quaker Ave. Light Up A Life represents a time to celebrate life as well as support the mission of Hospice, which is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.

Lights can be lit in memory of friends or loved ones, in honor of someone special, or in celebration of the birth of a child, marriage, or anniversary.

The tree will be lit throughout December.

The collectable limitededition porcelain angels are available for purchase at the Hospice of Lubbock offices at 3702 21st St. For more information

about Light Up A Life or to donate, call Hospice of Lubbock at 806-795-2751, Covenant Foundation at 806725-6089, or go to www. hospiceoflubbock.org.

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Beautiful fruits of the season are available now At a recent shopping trip to Grandma was in charge of Market Street, I found several preparing them. kinds of delicious fruits found The prickly pear only this time of year.

If you’ve ever seen the Dragon fruit Arizona Desert in bloom, you I had never before seen will agree it is a spectacular the “dragon fruit.” It looked sight. weird, and the gentleman The flowers on the prickly working in the department pear are gorgeous. The flowtold me it is not very sweet, ers then become the most and you must acquire a taste delicious fruit, and the seeds for it. So I decided to pass. within insure the continuation On a later visit, he told me of the plant. they are available only on In Arizona, several gift special order. shops sell jams, jellies and juices made from this incredPassionfruit Another variety on special ible fruit.

They are now available in order is the “passionfruit.”

It’s been many years since Market Street’s produce deI’ve tasted one of these, but I partment.

You must peel them a cerremember it being sweet and tain way. delicious. You won’t be disDon’t be fooled that the appointed if you try this one spines can’t be seen. They for your holiday feasts.

There are many favorites are minute and can be very of mine that were cultivated uncomfortable if it comes in contact with your skin. back in my childhood.

Grandma would stick a My maternal Grandfather was in the produce business, long-handle fork into the fruit and Grandma would serve and burn the skin off over the prickly pear, persimmons, flame on her gas stove.

Many people today burn dates, and figs during this the skin off the chili peppers time of year.

Grandpa would bring home using this method.

An easier way of handling those flat wooden crates full of these beautiful fresh these fruits is to wear rubber exotic fruits and, of course, gloves and peel away as you

would any other, using proper peelers, etc.

After the peeling process, rinse well, and then cut crossway in about 1/4” slices, and chill for several hours. This is a real treat, and oh, so yummy.

Note: In the store, don’t pick up these fruits with your bare hands. Put a plastic bag over your hand before picking them up.

The persimmon My #1 absolutely favorite is the persimmon. I’ve already purchased several since the season is so short.

There are two varieties of this jewel: the “hachiya” which is pointed on one end and about 3” in length and 2.5” in diameter. The other is the ‘fruyu” which is round and flat – about the same in diameter.

My experience has always been with the hachiya. They are always hard as baseballs at the time of purchase, but do not attempt to eat them at this time.

After bringing them home, either put them on a sunny windowsill for several days, or place them in brown paper ripening bags that are free

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and available in the produce department.

When they become super soft and the interior consistency is like jelly, then and only then, are they ready to eat.

You must first cut out the thick and tough stem end, and then slice in half lengthwise.

This will reveal the whitish membrane that must be removed. It is bitter and not edible.

Next, place the two halves in a bowl and serve with a spoon.

The jelly-like contents are eaten as you would a pudding. Avoid eating the skin because it’s not very appetizing.

Don’t miss out on trying these wonderful and delicious fruits since the season is so short.

Medjool dates Medjool dates are sold in one-pound packages and are the king of dates. They are large and always sweet.

They grow in California and Arizona, and are the fruit of the Date Palm Tree.

When traveling the highways in the states, you can easily see the huge groves of these trees.

The dates grow in large clusters near the tops of the trees. The fronds of this palm are feathery in appearance and quite beautiful.

Dates usually used in nut breads are sliced in half lengthwise and stuffed with flavored cream cheese and topped with a pecan half.

Many years ago, when traveling in the California desert, we saw a sign advertising “Date Shaker.”

Of course, we took the bait

and were pleasantly surprised.

They were delicious.

You might try this one with a good quality vanilla ice cream and blend in the blender. Don’t forget to remove the long skinny seeds.

Pomegranate The pomegranate is another seasonal fruit. It has a thick leathery, non-edible skin and has juicy seeds.

The chefs on the Food Network are using the seeds as garnish on various vegetables and salads.

As kids, we would eat the seeds and spit out what we couldn’t swallow.

Yes, those guys are nasty to try to consume, but why not take advantage of the many juices available year around.

Another suggestion is to use them in beautiful centerpieces for your table.

(See Beautiful Fruits, Page 13)

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Covenant Medical Center earns top Healthgrades recognition

tals as a group, performed ate healthy communities,” methodology, can be found similarly to hospitals receiv- Parks said. “Recognition of at www.healthgrades.com/ ing 5 stars as a group, on our clinical excellence shows quality. *Statistics are based on average 222,392 lives could we are succeeding in extendpotentially have been saved ing our Christian ministry by Healthgrades analysis of and 166,086 complications caring for the whole person MedPAR data for years 2012 through 2014 and represent could potentially have been -- body, mind, and spirit.” avoided.* For its analysis, Health- 3-year estimates for Medicare “Being recognized for our grades evaluated approxi- patients only. outstanding quality of care is mately 40 million Medicare the best award we could pos- patient records for nearly sibly receive,” said Dr. Craig 4,500 short-term acute care Rhyne, chief medical officer hospitals nationwide, assessof Covenant Health. ing hospital performance rela“We are continuously striv- tive to each of 33 common ing to achieve clinical excel- conditions and procedures. lence, and recognition such Healthgrades recognizes as this helps us realize our a hospital’s quality achieveResidential, Hospital tireless efforts and constant ments for a group-specific & Rehabilitation HomeCare strides for excellence are performance, specialty area for people of all ages making a difference for the performance, and overall Individualized Plan of Care lives of our patients.” clinical quality.

Assistance with activities A five-star rating indiIndividual procedure or of daily living cates that Covenant’s clini- condition groups are desig24-hour on-call availability cal outcomes are better than nated as five-star (statistically and support expected when treating the better than expected), threeTransportation to and condition or conducting the star (statistically as expected) from appointments procedure being evaluated. and one-star (statistically Meal Planning & Preparation Richard Parks is Cove- worse than expected) categoLight Housekeeping nant’s regional executive vice ries.

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Covenant Health announced in late October that Covenant Medical Center has received five stars for the quality of certain procedures in orthopedics, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, appendectomy care and critical care from Healthgrades.

Healthgrades is the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions in order to find the right doctor, the right hospital and the right care.

Covenant Medical Center’s listing of 2016 achievements includes:  Orthopedics: Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 4 Years in a Row (2013-2016)  Pulmonary: Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 2 Years in a Row (2015-2016)  Gastrointestinal: FiveStar Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for 2 Years in a

Row (2015-2016)  Appendectomy: FiveStar Recipient for Appendectomy for 2 Years in a Row (2015-2016)  Critical care: Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies in 2016 The achievements are part of new findings and data released recently on Healthgrades.com and in the “Healthgrades 2016 Report to the Nation.”

This annual report assesses the quality of care provided by the nation’s hospitals, based on objective clinical outcomes measures.

The new report demonstrates how clinical performance continues to differ dramatically between hospitals, both nationally and regionally. This variation in care has a significant impact on health outcomes.

For example, from 2012 through 2014, if all hospi-

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5 4. Typographical error 57. Extinct flightless bird 58. Number following one Solution on Page 29

Confronting fear requires effort, determination and courage

I have heard several comments about FEAR lately.

Perhaps it is something I have been thinking about and is what people call ‘selective perception.’

What is the difference in fear and worry?

Do we worry because we fear the end of the world, a stock market crash, or some dread disease?

Are fear and worry related?

Most everyone has fears of some sort or another.

That could be fear of wasps, spiders, the dark, snakes, mice, closed spaces, death, going to the dentist, elevators, crossing bridges when driving, and so many other things that do not even occur to many of us.

Then there is what some call “healthy fear” or “irrational fear.”

Those classifications are subject to debate and can differ depending on our experience or upbringing.

What may be healthy fear for some seems irrational for others.

Most of us have watched small children as they learn what HOT means and how to protect themselves. It is the same with getting too close to the edge of the bed or staying on the curb instead of getting off the sidewalk.

No matter how hard we try to teach someone or learn for ourselves, it takes something drastic to get the point.

Recently I heard a woman say she feared driving into town, a distance of five miles, after dark. I just accepted what she said without discussion.

By Rollin A Long Now I am wondering if it is the fear of car trouble, hitting a deer, bad eyesight in the dark, or what? It really does not matter what it is. It keeps her home at night.

Another statement that got my attention was when a person said “After the sudden, tragic death of my daughter, I have no fear. I actually do not fear anything. I know there is nothing that can happen to me that would be any worse than losing my daughter. Now if something would happen to my other daughters or grandchildren, that would create fear, but I cannot think of

anything else that frightens me.”

Have you taken time to think about what you fear and why?

Or perhaps you are more comfortable with the term ‘worry’ than fear.

Fear is a strong word and conjures up lots of emotion whereas worry seems a little less threatening.

Most of us have had our worries turn into fear when the night is getting longer and longer and our teenagers still have not made it home.

Sometimes it is amazing how the gamut of emotion runs. It can run from worry to fear, then from fear to relief when they do come home.

Often times that relief turns to anger when you find out what they were doing!

Confronting our fears and

worries is not an easy thing to do.

Trying to overcome some of those fears and worries takes heroic effort, determination, and courage. Just thinking about your own fears and worries won’t be of much help except in identifying what they are.

Summoning that effort, determination and courage takes practice.

Finding a person with whom you can confide and lean on for strength would be of great benefit.

Think about it.

The kids text me “plz” which is shorter than please. I text back “no” which is shorter than “yes.”

A caring resource for senior relocation needs

By Nan Hayes Caring TransiTions Clients and their family members seek Caring Transitions services for all types of assistance.

They may be moving, downsizing, in need of packing or unpacking services, or hoping to sell personal property through professional estate sale or online auction.

Caring Transitions works with clients of all ages and abilities, yet specializes in support for older adults.

This means they manage a large range of late-life transitions which include healthy active older adults, as well as those suffering life-threatening illness or cognitive impairment.

Because they typically work long hours, side-by-side with individuals inside their homes, strong and lasting relationships are developed with the clients.

We learn much about the families who engage us as we sort and sift through a lifetime of memories together.

Clients share their treasures and the personal stories that go with them. They tell us the details of their joys and sorrows.

“I bought that trench coat when I was first employed by Marshall Fields in downtown Chicago. It was my first job and the most exciting time of my life.” Or, “That uniform was my late husband’s. He was a pilot in World War II. We met when he was training at Kelly Field in Texas.”

This sharing experience is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work, but often as clients gain trust and

confidence in us, they begin to share other aspects of their lives that go well beyond the “things” we have been hired to manage.

Older clients and family members alike seek to involve us in their financial, heath, social and family problems.

They are looking for help and advice for a great many complex issues.

In these situations, we must behave like many other senior care professionals and clearly recognize when our involvement in these issues is warranted, and when it is not.

For this reason, all Caring Transitions offices are trained in much the same way as professional caregivers.

We learn to treat our clients with respect, warmth and compassion, yet know how to remain focused on the job we’ve been hired to do.

We can remain neutral on personal subjects and take steps to avoid personal conflict and misunderstandings.

It is sometimes difficult to refuse clients who are looking for help beyond our scope of practice, so we maintain a library of professional resources who may be better qualified to support clients and families with the financial, social or mental issues related to late life transitions.

Overall, Caring Transitions finds we can assist our clients and family caregivers best by: Building an honest and healthy rapport Explaining our scope of practice, how our services are structured, and the typical extent of involvement in the home

Sticking to our area of expertise and referring other professional resources as necessary Establishing a clear plan and course of action related to the services we’ve been hired to perform.

Ensuring that the patient, family caregiver, and related professionals -- such realtors, movers and housing administrators are all on the same page and working with the same understanding of the client’s needs and plans.

As the nation’s largest provider of relocation, move management and household goods liquidation services, Caring Transitions offers professional solutions and advice for these and other issues affecting older adults and their families.

Caring Transitions offers free in-home estimates.

The Lubbock office number is 806-686-3360.

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Lake Ridge Ladies Christmas Tour, Dec. 15

The Lake Ridge Ladies organization, a support group for widowed women, will be hosting the Second Annual Christmas Tour on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come enjoy the day touring some of the most beautifully decorated homes this holiday season.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd St. or from any Lake Ridge Ladies committee member.

This annual event is the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser.

All proceeds will go to the Lake Ridge Ladies, which benefits widows in the Lubbock community.

For more information, contact Lake Ridge Chapel at 806-698-8085 or Gayle Severe at 806-535-9323.

Open enrollment time Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace has begun and will go through January 31.

Community Health Center of Lubbock has Certified Application Counselors available to assist with applications.

Although, Certified Application Counselors are located at our main site at 1318 Broadway, soon to be 1610 5th St., appointments can be made to be assisted at any CHCL site.

Call 806-765-2611 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Beautiful fruits of the season (Continued from Page 10)

They dry beautifully, and then can be spray painted in metallic colors (or any paint of your choice).

I have some that are several years old, and they never rot.

Black Turkey Fig The Black Turkey Fig is available fresh right now for a short time.

Figs are always seen and can be eaten either fresh, dried or used in baked goods such as the old favorite – Fig Newtons.

I happen to have a fig tree of another variety in my garden. They are green in color

and droop when ready to pick.

Our oldest grandson loves my figs, and I often send him home with bags full.

I have to teach everyone how to eat them off the tree.

It’s eaten whole like you would a strawberry.

Hold it by the stem and chomp away. It’s fun to see the smiles and reactions. I haven’t seen any negative ones yet.

Although I’ve written about these exotic varieties, the abundance of the golden pineapples, x-large mangoes, naval oranges, apples, pears, several varieties of grapes, etc. are readily available most

times of the year. My favorite apple is the fuji. I use it for everything – even applesauce.

When selecting a pineapple, pull out one of the center leaves. If it comes out easily, it’s ready.

I purchased a golden pineapple recently. It had a wonderful aroma and color.

After bringing it home, I twisted off the top and put it in the fridge until I could prepare it.

Now it’s time to go shopping in the produce departments.

Have a blessed Christmas and a happy healthy 2015.

Until next time, Granny.

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When I was young, I admired clever people.

Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

By Margaret Merrell The silver haired woman, sitting in her favorite chair and gazing out the window watching the snowflakes drift by, would make the perfect Rockwell painting.

The memories passing through her mind and heart brought smiles and tears.

Watching the children across the street playing in the snow while their parents labored to build a snowman, brought laughter as she visualized her own family doing the same thing.

Yes, that was many years ago, but what she felt in her heart and soul was the love

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

and happiness of the day.

How could such a thing happen?

At that moment, she remembered her mother telling her to keep her memory box close to her heart and to store in it all the precious events and times of her life.

Every time she recalled a memory, she was filled with the emotions of that moment.

After so many years she had discovered the answer to her question.

It was the work of the Christmas Spirit!

Almost every heart believes in something like the Spirit of Christmas, but maybe by another name.

The woman understood the thoughts and feelings that had guided her through the rough times in her life had come

from the spirit within herself.

The strength and wisdom to meet life’s challenges were with her all the time, not just during a special time like Christmas.

What a wonderful gift for everyone.

A great blessing to know that the Christmas Spirit is available to all and at any time to be used when there is a need.

Just open your heart and let the world know that you are part of the mystery of the Christmas Spirit.

May you and yours be blessed with a very Merry Christmas!

Oh, look! The lady at the window is taking hot chocolate and cookies to the family across the street.

Blessings!

~Abraham Joshua Heschel

Lake Ridge Ladies is an after-care program of Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.

All widows in the community are welcome! Join us for:  Community

 Dutch Dinners  Games

 Friendship

 Outings / Events  Support

Want to learn more? Contact us at 806-698-8085, or visit Facebook.com/LakeRidgeLadies

Golden Gazette • December 2015 • 15

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Corn Dip Serves: 4

Ingredients • 8 strips bacon • 2 (11 oz) cans whole kernel sweet corn, drained • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded • ½ teaspoon salt • Dash of cayenne pepper • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped • Parmesan cheese, to taste Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. In a cast iron or ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Drain off all but 1 teaspoon of the grease remaining in the pan. We want to use the bacon grease to grease the pan and add more bacon flavor to the dip. Crumble the bacon.

3. Combine the corn, jalapeno, cream cheese, mozzarella, salt, cayenne, half of the bacon, and half of the basil. Scoop into the skillet and bake for 20 minutes.

4. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon and basil, and parmesan cheese to taste. Serve immediately.

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South Plains Nativity Exhibit set for Dec. 3-6 The 7th annual Lubbock Community Nativity Exhibit will take place Dec. 3-6.

A series of art exhibits, musical performances, and special presentations will celebrate the season.

The Lubbock Nativity is free and open to the public, and people of all faiths are invited to attend.

The event will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house at 7014 Frankford Ave. Entitled “Come Let Us Adore Him” in reference to that sacred evening 2,000 years ago, the Lubbock Nativity is an opportunity for the community to gather in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Every year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house on Frankford Avenue is filled with hundreds of nativities for public viewing, each one a small recreation of how things may have looked that night in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago.

This year’s Nativity also features a series of concerts and special performances, an exhibit of local artists’ work, a live nativity presentation, and activities for children.

Details can be found online at www.lubbocknativity.org, or by calling Liz Burkhardt at 205-915-1687.

Schedule: Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 5 1 - 9 p.m. Nativity exhibit and musical performances 6 - 8:30 p.m. Live nativity 7 - 8 p.m. Special evening concerts Sunday, Dec. 6 1 - 9 p.m. Nativity exhibit and musical performances 6:30 - 7 p.m. Christmas sing-a-long 7 - 8 p.m. Christmas devotional featuring a live broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Evening concerts: The special evening concerts from 7 to 8 p.m. will be held in the chapel at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7014 Frankford Ave. Thursday evening concert: The Lubbock Singing Plainsmen, THU Garzas, and Soloist Dix Densley Friday evening concert: The West Texas Children’s Choir, Belles Gloria, and Soloist Kevin Goertzen Saturday evening concert: Moonlight Directions, Youth Ensemble with Travis Ty Burge and Ann Marie Nichol, and Rebecca Wascoe Hays Sunday evening presentation: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a Christmas devotional broadcast.

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch.

At the head of the table was a large pile of apples.

The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: ‘Take only ONE. God is

watching.’

Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.

A child had written a note, ‘Take all you want. God is watching the apples....’

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‘Ragtime’ musical set for Dec. 18-19 At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing, and anything is possible.

“Ragtime” returns to the road in all-new touring production directed & choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by the team that most recently did “The Addams Family, “Spamalot,” “Rock of Ages,” and “The Color Purple.”

Three performances are set for Dec. 18 and 19 in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

The Friday performance is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, and the two Saturday performances are at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $35 to $60 and are available by calling 806-770-2220 or online at www.SelectASeatLubbock.com.

The stories of an upperclass wife, a determined

Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-thecentury New York.

All three are united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.

Their compelling stories are set to theater’s richest and most glorious Tony Awardwinning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13-time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life - what it could and should be.

The musical is brought to Lubbock by Celebrity Attractions, a company that specializes in bringing Broadway plays to many audiences.

Audience recommendation: Celebrity Attractions recommends “Ragtime” for audiences ages 13 and older.

One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.

She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, ‘Why are some of your hairs white, Mum?’ Her mother replied, ‘Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.’

The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, ‘Mummy, how come all of grandma’s hairs are white?

The Broadway play “Ragtime” is set for three performances Dec. 18 and 19 in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets range from $35 to $60 and are available by calling 806-770-2220 or online at www.SelectASeatLubbock.com.

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Stockings for Servicemen

The project for Stockings for Servicemen – is wrapping up for 2015.

More than 3,500 stockings and a box of goodies will be sent to servicemen serving overseas. As we are completing 2015, we are also beginning to collect for 2016.

Construction of stockings, collection of old Christmas cards, new Christmas cards, personal size toiletries, games, decks of cards, golf tees, and other items are ongoing and we can always use more. Groups to sign Christmas Cards (can be Sunday school groups, children’s organizations, social groups), donations of advertising items (pens, sticky pads, and personal toiletries) are collected year round. If you have 1 or 10 – we can use them.

For additional information –contact Lubbock RSVP office at 743-7787. This project operates year round – so if you cannot help this year, think about this group as the New Year begins.

educational and research opportunities through various school and science departments. Volunteers are a valued contributor to the tram.

Volunteers have the opHealth Sciences portunity to serve in a variety Center of ways. At this time, we are Did you know that Texas eager to enlist greeters and Tech University Health Sci- escorts at the two information CDs, and DVDs), books (new ences Center not only pro- desks. Morning and afternoon and used to expand patient vides physicians, staff, and slots are available.

For information, contact library), garden (anything for services to meet the healtha vegetable, flower or other care needs of West Texas Logan Heinrich at 806-743plant gardens, fitness educa- community – it also provides 9905. tion and materials (new or Wisdom & funny quotes for Christmas used equipment, DVDs, postNever worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the ers, and literature), and tech- eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ~ Larry Wilde nology (new or used televiChristmas is a time when you get homesick – even when sions, DVD and CD players). you are home. ~ Carol Nelson They are also offering volPerhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in unteer opportunities to pro- smiles. ~ Anonymous vide services in art therapy, Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as music therapy, fitness, pet opening our hearts. ~Janice Maeditere therapy, relaxation therapy You know you have grown up when none of the things you and more. want for Christmas can be bought at a store. ~Unknown If you have items or are Three things for Christmas for every child -- something they interested in assisting, contact need, something they want and something to read. ~Unknown the RSVP office at 743-7787.

Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love,

VOICE!

By Joan Blackmon, Coordinator Lead With Experience

have a special visit with Santa Claus.

Event is open to public and admission is free, however, a $2 donation is suggested.

Volunteer Opportunities and Information: make an incredible difference in the life of someone who is homebound, elderly, or disabled. More volunteers are always needed.

Music volunteers needed

Gentiva Hospice is looking for music volunteers. Individuals, pair or group musicians are needed to perform for seniors in group settings or individual homes where elderly people live who need interaction and encouragement.

Training and accompaniment is provided by the Gentiva office. Songs can include country, gospel, folk, love songs, and others. Volunteers are also needed for office duties to include making copies, stapling packets, filing, and others.

Lubbock Meals For more information, call on Wheels Katherine McLamore at GenLubbock Meals on Wheels tiva Hospice at 806-831-1664 serves over 700 meals each or RSVP office at 743-7787. day to individuals who are Patient services unable to prepare a hot and healthy meal. This non-profit and quality agency is looking for volunThe John T Montford Unit teer drivers, both regular and and Texas Tech University substitute to deliver meals.

Health Sciences Center are Each route contains ap- working together to assist the proximately 10-12 meals and patients in the Texas Departcan be delivered in an hour. ment of Criminal Justice.

Orientation and background An effort is ongoing to checks are required for all expand patient services and delivery volunteers. quality of lives.

There is a wait-list for adIdentified areas of assisditional recipients, and the tance are art supplies and maneed is great for volunteers. terials (new and used), music One hour of your time can (new or used instruments,

Candlelight at the Ranch

every time we give, it’s Christmas. ~Dale Evans For more information on locations to volunteer and about RSVP, call the RSVP office at 743-7787.

Candlelight at the Ranch Today is a Good Day to Volunteer! is a holiday event that offers a glimpse into the past as visitors experience yuletide celebrations much like those that took place on the open Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and prairie in the 18th and 19th campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each centuries. from the other. ~Oscar Ameringer Thousands of luminaries will line the paths to historic I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling structures from 6 to 9 p.m. lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them. ~Adlai Dec. 11-12, at the National Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952 Ranching Heritage Center as volunteer Ranch Hosts dress A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his in period clothing to recreate country. ~ Tex Guinan holiday scenes of trimming trees, playing traditional muI have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a sic and gathering around a matter to be left to the politicians. ~Charles de Gaulle campfire on a cold winter night.

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might Hot cocoa and cider will be be better to change the locks. ~Doug Larson available inside the museum in Cogdell’s General Store, If you want a real friend that you can trust in Washington and children can get in line to get a dog. ~Harry Truman

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Saying ‘Happy Holidays’ to your gut

By Sameer Islam, M.D. I love this time of the year.

The lights, the decorations, the sounds of music -- I Sameer love it all.

Islam, M.D. And most importantly, I love the food. I am a sucker for turkey, peach cobbler, mashed potatoes, stuffing; it is all awesome.

However, for a lot of my patients, the holidays are not so merry for their gastrointestinal tract.

Here are a few suggestions for some of the more common complaints around the holidays. Above all, remember to talk to your physician before implementing any new recommendations.

Gas and Bloating

Some of the most common complaints around the holidays are problems with gas and bloating, which can be worsened by the types of foods eaten at this time of the year.

Many of the sugary foods, such as cakes, cookies, and cobblers, contain certain sugars and carbohydrates that are not easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, making people feel bloated and miserable.

Moderation is key in these situations.

The holidays make us eat more than what we normally do and our stomach is not used to this.

Being moderate in your intake of food will make gas and bloating better.

To help with that, try drinking more water to fill-up your

stomach. This will make you worsening bowel problems.

Try skipping out on the feel full quicker thereby minimizing the amount of food in soda drinks and have some water instead. your stomach.

Reassuringly, most of these Acid Reflux symptoms will get better on Reflux, regurgitation, and their own with simple diet heartburn affects millions of changes. However taking an people daily, and tends to get over-the-counter fiber suppleworse around the holidays. ment might be the kick your Certain trigger foods, colon needs to get better. such as spicy foods, tomatoIf these remedies don’t based sauces, and carbonwork, consider consulting ated drinks, can worsen reflux your physician. symptoms. Avoid “trigger” So enjoy yourself during foods you know will make the holidays, but make sure to your heartburn worse. take care of your gastrointesAlso, do not forget to take tinal tract as well. your normal reflux medications to minimize heartburn symptoms. Adding an overthe-counter antacid may help out as well.

Dr. Islam’s background Sameer Islam is a gastroenterologist at UMC Health System in Lubbock.

He was born in Malone, New York, but grew up in his hometown of Odessa, Texas.

He graduated with honors at the University of Texas in Austin and completed both his medical degree and master’s of business association at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Rawls School of Business, respectively. He did his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Mayo Clinic and decided to return to the West Texas area where he currently practices at Southwest Gastroenterology in Lubbock.

His medical interests include barrett’s esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, reflux, heartburn, obesity treatment, hepatitis C, liver diseases, and small bowel diseases.

His office number is 806-761-0747, and his website is www.sameerislam.com.

Constipation

Changes in your diet from the normal routine wrecks havoc on your colon. Even slight alterations from what you are used to eating and doing can make you more constipated.

This can worsen during the holidays as we travel to visit family members or go out to eat.

Foods rich in sugars and carbohydrates served during this season will worsen constipation, whereas foods high in fiber and vegetables will help move your bowels, so don’t skip the salads or vegetables.

Hot drinks or even going for a short walk outside will help move things along and make it easier to go to use the restroom.

Additionally, when eating and enjoying the holiday drinks and eggnog, we forget to drink enough water to keep ourselves hydrated, thereby

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Santa Land, Dec. 10-23, 59th Annual Santa Land, Open nightly 6-10 p.m., Free, All ages, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be out nightly to hear the wish lists of children.

Bring the family and enjoy Santa’s village, the 60-foot lighted Christmas tree, animated displays, entertainment, snacks and more.

Photos $5 or bring your own camera, Mackenzie Park, East Broadway Entrance.

Helenn J. Rumpel: Four Decades of Art through Dec. 20 at the Museum of Texas Tech Features 60 of Helenn Rumpel’s embroidered works, paintings and ceramics spanning four decades.

Rumpel, who died in 2014, was a Santa Fe-based artist best known for her creative stitchery. Combining vibrant colors & energetic textures, Rumpel joins threads, cloth, varieties of stitches, dyed fabrics, yarns, sparkling materials, beads, and found objects to explore landscapes and cityscapes.

Don Carpenter: Crossing the Liquid Divide through Jan. 10 at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. Lubbock artist Don Carpenter will showcase a selection of his photography from underwater locations around the world. The images feature sharks, whales, manatees and sea lions as well as fashion photography taken in swimming pools.

A Train Story: Original Watercolors from the Award Winning Children’s Book through Jan. 3 Inspired by the experience of Dolores Mosser and her son as they watched trains passing through their town of Slaton, Texas, A Train Story, highlights a special memory. A Train Story was written

by Dolores Mosser of Lubbock and illustrated by Nathan Jensen of Portland, Oregon.

Ansel Adams: American Master Selections from the David H. Arrington Collection through Jan. 17 at the Museum of Texas Tech

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Antarctica – Pioneering American Explorations of the Frozen Continent through Jan. 24, 2016 at the Museum of Texas Tech Highlights expeditions into the unknown of Antarctica and Texas Tech University’s Dr. F. Alton Wade. Discover the preparation it took to explore a climate that could be 70 degrees below zero.

Sled dogs, penguins, ancient animals, and a mummified seal add life to this frozen continent and exhibition.

Curry Holden: A Landmark Visionary through Oct. 2, 2016 at the Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark, Curry Holden, first director of the West Texas Museum (now the Museum of Texas Tech University), is credited with the discovery of Lubbock Lake in 1936. Holden’s ceaseless efforts are chronicled in celebration of the Landmark’s 80th anniversary of discovery. His vision is the foundation for the Landmark’s current mission and success.

Private Music Lessons, 3:30-7 p.m., 30 min., weekly, $35 per month, Ages 8+, Learn about music theory, Sign up for instrument, voice, or guitar lessons, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

Dec. 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day Carol of Lights – ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. with a Carillon concert. At 7 p.m. the procession begins at the Broadway entrance to campus, and goes to the Science Quadrangle.

Dec. 2 - National Fritters Day National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Furr’s Family Dining, 6001 Slide Rd, 11:30 a.m., 799-6796 or 795-9158.

Dec. 3 - National Roof Over Your Head Day South Plains Nativity Exhibit – 1

to 9 p.m., 7016 Frankford, “Come let us adore Him” Free event.

Dec. 4 - Santas’ List Day Heart Matters discussion topic features dietitian Julie Crane on “Oh My…I Ate The Whole Pie!” at Covenant Health, 9-10 a.m., at the Knipling Education and Conference Center, on the 6th floor of the West Parking Garage at the corner of 21st and Louisville.

First Friday Art Trail, 6 to 9 p.m., All ages, Free. The Buddy Holly Center will provide an opportunity for patrons to enjoy fine art, entertainment, and refreshments at the center for free. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave, 806775-3562.

Kris Kringle Sale – Friends of the Lubbock Public Library sale in the basement of the Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. South Plains Nativity Exhibit – 1 to 9 p.m. daily, Dec. 3-6, 7016 Frankford, “Come let us adore Him” Free community event.

Monthly Heart Matters Discussions - Knipling Education and Conference Center, on the 6th floor of the West Parking Garage at the corner of 21st and Louisville. For information call 1-866-4COVENANT 26836268

Holiday Craft Fair – 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University.

Dec. 5 - Bathtub Party Day Kris Kringle Sale – Friends of the Lubbock Public Library sale in the basement of the Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. South Plains Nativity Exhibit – 1 to 9 p.m. daily, Dec. 3-6, 7016 Frankford, “Come let us adore Him” Free event.

Roundtable Luncheon - 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hillcrest Country Club Main Dining Room, 4011 N. Boston Ave. The speaker is Sheryl Cates, president, Foundation of West Texas, “Roadmap to Strengthening Communities.”

Public is invited; $15 to attend. No membership dues. Limited menu includes beverage and dessert.

Travel north on North University Avenue then turn left or west on Newcomb Street and proceed to clubhouse.

Holiday Craft Fair – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University.

Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas Day South Plains Nativity Exhibit – 1 to 9 p.m. daily, Dec. 3-6, 7016 (See Enriching Lives, Page 23)

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Frankford, “Come let us adore Him” Free event.

Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day Pickleball – it’s fun & free: new players welcome. Join the group at LeRoy Elmore Park, 66th St. & Quaker Avenue tennis courts; Monday nights 7:30-8 to 10 p.m.+- (weather permitting) www. usapa.org. Questions? Call 806795-5626.

Dec. 8 - National Brownie Day Quilters – The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856.

Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group -- Furrs’Cafeteria, 6001 Slide Road, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Room; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-748-5870 for info.

Dec. 9 - National Pastry Day Dec. 10 - Human Rights Day Ransom Canyon Christmas Tour of Homes – 6:30 to 9 p.m. For tickets, call 829-2351.

Dec. 11 - Noodle Ring Day Candlelight at the Ranch – 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. See the re-creation of a pioneer Christmas. Free, but $2 donation suggested.

Dec. 12 - Poinsettia Day Miracles Christmas Parade – 6 p.m. on 34th Street from Avenue Q to Indiana Avenue. “A Festival of Lights.”

Lubbock Dance Club – 2305 120th St., $5 per person, all ages welcome, single or couples; www. squaredancelubbocktx.com.

Roundtable Luncheon - 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hillcrest Country Club Main Dining Room, 4011 N. Boston Ave. The program is a presentation by 2 Honor’s College students & presenting check.

Public is invited; $15 to attend. No membership dues. Limited menu includes beverage and dessert.

Travel north on North University Avenue then turn left or west on Newcomb Street and proceed to clubhouse.

Candlelight at the Ranch – 6 to

9 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. See the re-creation of a pioneer Christmas. Free, but $2 donation suggested.

Dec. 13 - International Children’s Day Dec. 14 - Roast Chestnuts Day Better Breathers Club is a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Meets 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. For info, call Lori Stroud, 775-8950.

Pickleball – it’s fun & free: new players welcome. Join the group at LeRoy Elmore Park, 66th St. & Quaker Avenue tennis courts; Monday nights 7:30-8 to 10 p.m.+- (weather permitting) www. usapa.org. Questions? Call 806795-5626.

Dec. 15 - Bill of Rights Day Lake Ridge Ladies Christmas Tour - 10 to 2 and 5 to 8. Tour beautifully decorated homes.

Tickets $10. 806-698-8085 or 806-535-9323.

Dec. 16 - National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Dec. 17 - Maple Syrup Day Dec. 18 - Bake Cookies Day “Ragtime” musical presented by Celebrity Attractions at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 806-770-2220.

Dec. 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day Lubbock Dance Club – 2305 120th St., $5 per person, all ages welcome, single or couples; www. squaredancelubbocktx.com.

Foxhole Christmas, noon to 2 p.m., All ages, $7. Come to the Silent Wings Museum and learn how Christmas was celebrated in America during WWII. Listen to music from the era and make Christmas treats, holiday ornaments, and tree decorations with items as they were used in the

1940s. Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27, 806-775-3049.

“Ragtime” musical presented

by Celebrity Attractions at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 806770-2220.

Dec. 20 - Go Caroling Day Pancho Clos, 2-5 pm, Free, All ages, Bring children to visit Pancho Clos to share their Christmas wishes. At the Maggie Trejo Community Center, 3200 Amherst.

Dec. 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day Pickleball – it’s fun & free: new players welcome. Join the group at LeRoy Elmore Park, 66th St. & Quaker Avenue tennis courts; Monday nights 7:30-8 to 10 p.m.+- (weather permitting) www. usapa.org. Questions? Call 806795-5626.

Dec. 22 - Date Nut Bread Day Dec. 23 - Roots Day Dec. 24 - National Egg Nog Day Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Dec. 26 - Boxing Day Dec. 27 - Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day Dec. 28 - Card Playing Day Pickleball – it’s fun & free: new players welcome. Join the group at LeRoy Elmore Park, 66th St. & Quaker Avenue tennis courts; Monday nights 7:30-8 to 10 p.m.+- (weather permitting) www. usapa.org. Questions? Call 806795-5626.

Dec. 29 - Pepper Pot Day Dec. 30 - Bicarbonate of Soda Day Dec. 31 - Make Up Your Mind Day Lubbock Dance Club – 7 p.m. to midnight, 2305 120th St., $8 per person, all ages welcome, single or couples; www.squaredancelubbocktx.com. For the New Year’s Eve party, bring finger foods; close to midnight, blackeyed peas & cornbread served.

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Page 24 • December 2015 • Golden Gazette A young, successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar.

He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.

As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag’s side door.

He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.

The angry driver jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, ‘What was that all about, and who are you? Just what

The Brick

the heck are you doing?

That’s a new car, and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?’

The young boy was apologetic. “Please, mister, please, I’m sorry, but I didn’t know

what else to do,” He pleaded.

“I threw the brick because no one else would stop.”

With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car.

“It’s my brother,” he said.

“He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair, and I can’t lift him up.”

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He’s hurt, and he’s too heavy for me.”

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat.

He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts.

A quick look told him everything was going to be OK. “Thank you and may God bless you,” the grateful child told the stranger.

Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchairbound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar.

The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door.

He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: “Don’t go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.”

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts.

Sometimes when we don’t have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us.

It’s our choice to listen or not.

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CASA presents award to David Miller CASA of the South Plains hosted its annual Champions for Children fundraising breakfast in November.

CASA Advocates, donors, and community members gathered to show their support and help raise funds for CASA of the South Plains.

The breakfast program included stories from two former foster youth, Jordan Arce and Paola Villa, who shared the impact their CASA advocates made in their lives.

“My time in foster care were the hardest years of my life,” said Jordan Arce, a former foster youth. “My CASA advocate was always there for me and was a constant source of support. I believe in CASA’s mission so much that when I turn 21 I’m going to start training to become an advocate.”

The program also included the presentation of the 2015 Todd Monroe Reno Champion for Children Award to David Miller for his exceptional work to strategically increase advocacy services to area foster youth.

Miller is a CASA board member, former board president, and an adoptive father of three daughters. He has worked tirelessly to help raise the profile of CASA of the South Plains and its need for additional advocates.

For questions or for more

information about how to become a CASA, contact Amanda Norfleet, recruitment director at 806-763-2272 or via email at amandan@lubbockcasa.org.

CASA of the South Plains empowers community members to serve as volunteer advocates who speak for the well-being of abused and neglected children in the foster care system.

Court appointed special advocates are community members who ensure each foster child’s needs remain a priority in an over-burdened child welfare system while working to find safe, permanent homes for these most vulnerable children.

More than 90% of children with CASA Advocates never re-enter the child welfare system.

Children with a CASA advocate spend five months less in foster care.

CASA advocates donated 9,296 hours in 2014, saving county taxpayers more than $370,960 in county paid attorney fees.

More than 700 children are without the assistance of an advocate in the South Plains.

It costs CASA $1,500 to recruit and train each advocate.

To learn how to become an advocate or to donate, visit www.casaofthesouthplains. org or call 806-763-2272.

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How can the Fed’s actions affect you?

By Zach Holtzman Financial advisor Edward JonEs When will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates?

This question has been on the minds of economists and financial market prognosticators for quite some time now.

But what does it mean to

you, as an individual investor?

First of all, it’s important to understand just what is meant by “raising rates.”

The Federal Reserve, or the “Fed,” directly controls shortterm interest rates, although, through various measures, it can also affect long-term

rates. Typically, the Fed will lower short-term rates to stimulate the economy.

Conversely, the Fed will raise rates to slow down the economy if it seems to be “overheating” and threatening to push inflation to excessive levels.

Since the end of 2008, when the financial crisis hit, the Fed has kept shortterm rates close to zero.

But now, following several years of reasonably strong economic growth, the Fed appears poised to raise rates.

No one can really predict the exact timing of the rate hike, but statements from the Fed indicate that it seems to be a matter of “when,” not “if.”

Fed chairperson Janet Yellen has indicated that when the increase comes, it may be relatively small, and that further increases will be spaced out enough to avoid potential “shocks” to the economy.

Still, as an investor, you need to be aware of the potential impact of any interest rate increase. So, consider the following: ● Review your bond holdings.

As short-term rates rise, shorter-term bonds, and even some “cash” instruments, may eventually become more attractive than longer-term bonds, which tend to be more volatile.

A sell-off of longerterm bonds can push their prices downward, so make sure these bonds don’t take up too large a percentage of your fixedincome portfolio.

borrowing costs, which make it harder for businesses to expand their operations.

Therefore, depending on the composition of your portfolio, be prepared for some volatility when rates start moving up.

However, since the Fed has already indicated it is likely to raise rates fairly soon, such a hike may already be largely “priced in” to the market, so any turbulence may be somewhat muted.

By taking these steps, you can help contain the effects of rising interest rates on your own investment outlook.

Ultimately, as an investor, you need to concentrate on those things you can control, no matter what the Federal Reserve decides to do.

And that means you need to build a diversified portfolio that reflects your goals, risk ● Be prepared for tolerance, and time horizon. volatility.

Maintaining this type of Certain segments of the financial markets don’t like focus can help you – no matinterest rate increases – after ter where interest rates are all, higher rates mean higher headed.

● Build a bond ladder.

A bond ladder may prove beneficial to you in all interest-rate environments.

To construct this ladder, you need to own bonds and other fixed-rate vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs) of varying maturities.

Thus, when market interest rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds, which typically pay higher rates than short-term bonds, working for you.

And when interest rates rise, as may be the case soon, you can reinvest your maturing, short-term bonds and CDs at the higher rates.

Be sure to evaluate whether the bonds or CDs held in the ladder are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances.

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‘A Train Story: Original Watercolors’ on display at Buddy Holly Center

The Buddy Holly Center’s Fine Arts Gallery is hosting “A Train Story: Original Watercolors from the Award Winning Children’s Book” from Dec. 4, to Jan. 3.

“A Train Story” was written by Dolores Mosser of Lubbock and illustrated by Nathan Jensen of Portland, Oregon.

Published in 2009, the book was recently selected as the first stand-alone computer app produced by Reading Rainbow.

This exhibit will give visitors a chance to see Jensen’s original artwork, 19 watercolor illustrations, coupled with Mosser’s verses.

Train lovers of all ages will delight in the images and text, which celebrate a train’s ability to capture the imagination.

Inspired by the experience of Mosser and her son as they watched trains passing through their town of Slaton, Texas, “A Train Story,” highlights a special memory.

One day, much to their surprise, a circus train stopped, letting off its animals and performers to the delight of the townspeople. The story book captures all the sights and sounds of this spontaneous event.

The illustrator, Nathan Jensen, graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree. He is an animator for feature films, as well as an illustrator for books, newspapers and magazines.

The exhibit will be on display in the Fine Arts Gallery from Dec. 4, to Jan. 3, 2016.

Dr. Varma on Community Health Center team

Aside from the downtown clinic relocating, Dr. Kamlesh Varma has been added to the team. She specializes in women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology.

Her main site is at the Medical Office Plaza at 3502 9th St, Suite 280, but she will also see patients at the downtown clinic.

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Illustration by Nathan Jensen, from “A Train Story” by Delores Mosser

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The Community Health Center’s main downtown clinic services at 1318 Broadway will be moving to 1610 5th St. As the final touches are being made, funding is still needed to complete the process.

Anyone interested in providing a contribution may contact center’s executive office at 806-765-2611.

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wHAT IS A Family? n. (fam*i*ly): 1. A crazy bunch of people who deeply care for each other.

2. Those who live, laugh, forgive, dance and love together.

3. People bonded by blood, adoption or marriage.

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New Neighbors to host Christmas program, Dec. 11 Bear Mills, local author, writer and journalist will present “The True Story of

St. Nicholas” during the New Neighbors Club annual Christmas program and

“Your comfort, Our purpose”.

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luncheon, at 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 11 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway.

Communication and inspiration are two themes that describe the biography and writings of Mills.

Bear is also the co-author of “Death Bear Mills Knocking, Life Calling.” It is the amazing story of Randy and Mary Ann Gallaway, an inspirational non-fiction autobiography about Lubbockite Randy Gallaway who was given up for dead following a horrific electrical accident at an industrial site when he was 18.

You do not need to be a member or new to Lubbock to participate in this event. Cost for the luncheon is $15, and reservations are required.

For reservations or additional information about New Neighbors or the Christmas program, contact Mary Valentini, 799-4450 or newneigbors@ymail. com.

Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel. ~John Quinton

Lots of scars & lots of shipwrecks -- if you’re lucky He was grieving over the death of his best friend, until an old man told him this.

The plea: “My friend just died. What do I do.”

The reply by this self-titled old guy might change the way you approach life and death.

I’m old. What that means is that I’ve survived so far, and a lot of people I’ve known and loved did not.

I’ve lost friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, dad, teachers, mentors, students, neighbors.

I have no children, and I can’t imagine the pain it must be to lose a child.

I wish I could say you get used to people dying. But I never did. I don’t want to.

But I don’t want it to “not matter.” I don’t want it to be something that just passes.

My scars are a testament to the love and the relationship that I had for and with that person.

And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it.

Scars are a testament to life.

Scars are a testament that I can love deeply and live deeply and be cut, or even gouged, and I can heal and continue to live and love.

And the scar tissue is stronger than the original flesh ever was.

Scars are a testament to life.

Scars are only ugly to people who can’t see.

As for grief, you’ll find it comes in waves. When the ship is first wrecked, you’re drowning, with wreckage all around.

Everything floating around you reminds you of the beauty and the magnificence of that ship that was, and is no more.

And all you can do is float. You find some piece of the wreckage, and you hang on for a while.

Maybe it’s some physical thing. Maybe it’s a happy memory or a photograph. Maybe it’s a person who is also floating.

In the beginning, the waves are 100-feet tall and crash over you without mercy. They come 10 seconds apart and don’t give you time to catch your breath.

Hang on and float.

After a while, you’ll find the waves are still 100-feet tall, but they come further apart.

When they come, they still crash all over you and wipe you out. But in between, you can breathe, you can function.

You never know what’s going to trigger the grief. It might be a song, a picture, a street intersection, the smell of a cup of coffee. It can be just about anything -- and the wave comes crashing.

Between waves, there is life.

Somewhere down the line, and it’s different for everybody, you find the waves are only 80-feet tall, or 50-feet tall. And while they still come, they come further apart.

An anniversary, a birthday, or Christmas, or landing at O’Hare – you can see it coming, for the most part, and prepare yourself.

And when it washes over you, you know that somehow you will, again, come out the other side.

Soaking wet, sputtering, still hanging on to some tiny piece of the wreckage, but you’ll come out.

Take it from an old guy. The waves never stop coming, and somehow you don’t really want them to, but you learn that you’ll survive them.

And other waves will come.

And you’ll survive them, too.

If you’re lucky, you’ll have lots of scars from lots of loves.

And lots of shipwrecks.

Golden Gazette • December 2015 • 29

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RSVP

Tom Beck escorted by a Marine

Clay Ament, of TTUHSC and RSVP, presents award to Nancy Edwards.

Jim Graves, advisory council member and volunteer, and a Marine escort Linda Brown.

Lubbock RSVP honors 15 volunteers Lubbock RSVP honored volunteers with a Recognition Dinner held at the Clarion Grand Park in November.

More than 225 volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and guests attended the event.

Fifteen volunteers were honored with a special award, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The honor is given to volunteers who have reported 4,000 or more volunteer hours while enrolled in Lubbock RSVP. Each recipient received a signed, congratulatory letter from the President of the United States, a certificate from the Corporation for National and Community Service - ‘Call to Service Award,’ and a lapel pin (replica of the Seal of the United States).

Recipients of the 2014 award were Adelle Alley, Eddie Aten, Betty Bradford, Carl Brown, Mary Ann Gossett, Lorena Huber, Melba Gae Ludecke, Connye Marshall, Donald Mac Nair, Marlene Ross, Wanda

Dodie Grinnell, of Calvert Home Health and advisory council member, presents award to Carol Jean Blakely.

Shaw, Sue Winton-Duhan, Myrethia Wood, Vestal “Pappy” Yeats, and Karen Votava.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presented the colors while those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by singing (along with the band) the National Anthem.

Lubbock RSVP assisted the Marines ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign by donating the table decorations. Many attendees also brought a toy to donate as well as donating funds.

Entertainment took on a western flair with the performance of the 8 Second Ride band.

Some couples took to doing a little ‘boot scooting’ on the dance floor.

Several local companies sponsored tables and provided more than 25 door prizes.

Lubbock RSVP has volunteers at more than 40 locations, and a great variety of services are provided. Dodie Grinnell presents award to Mary Helen For information on the program, call 806-743-7787. Wall.

Golden Gazette • December 2015 • 31

Lubbock ISD and Texas Tech sign articulation agreement Officials from the Lubbock Independent School District and the Texas Tech University College of Education signed an articulation agreement in November, making Estacado High School an Early College High School campus.

The program is funded in part through the East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood grant and matching dollars from Texas Tech.

Becoming an Early College High School will allow Estacado students to earn dual credit hours that count toward high school and college degrees.

Students who start their first year of high school will graduate four years later with 60 hours of college credit, classifying them as juniors.

Students will not have to pay tuition on these college courses.

Most of the dual-credit classes will be college basics, including English, science, public speaking, math and history.

The schedule for students enrolled in the program will get increasingly more rigorous, taking only two college courses in the first year, four in the second, and eight in the final year.

Most of the classes will be held on the Early College High School campus at Estacado, and Texas Tech professors will travel to the location.

Students will have some mainstream high school classes and will still be able to participate in extracurricular activities and take electives.

Dr. Berhl Robertson, Jr. is the LISD Superintendent.

“This is a great partnership

with Texas Tech University and an outstanding opportunity for our students in Lubbock ISD,” Robertson said.

“Research has proven that students who participate in an Early College High School program are more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree and outperform regular high school graduates. We believe that this program will serve our students well.”

Dr. Theresa Williams is LISD deputy superintendent for academic services.

“We are thrilled about the partnership with Texas Tech University and the implementation of the Early College model at Estacado High School,” Williams said. “This has been a year-long collaborative process of researching and planning between Lubbock ISD and Texas Tech.

“We believe that having an Early College High School available to our students in LISD will be a game changer in their lives and will forever alter the trajectory of their future success.”

Stakeholders and representatives from Texas Tech and LISD gathered for the agreement signing. Seated at the table are Texas Tech Provost Dr. Lawrence Schovanec, Tech President Dr. M. Duane Nellis, LISD Board of Trustees President Dan Pope, and LISD Superintendent Dr. Berhl Robertson, Jr.

Dr. Scott Ridley is dean of the Texas Tech College of Education.

“This fast-growing movement in our state and nation dramatically improves the probability that high school children living in poverty will complete their university degree,” Ridley said.

Students at schools who feed into Estacado will have first priority. Students who feed into other LISD schools

may apply to attend Early who can be admitted.

College High School. There is The program will begin in not a set number of students August 2016.

Diabetes self-management & nutrition classes Community Health Center of Lubbock hosts free diabetes self-management and nutrition classes. Each course is provided in a group setting.

Each class meets once weekly for eight weeks. Participants are presented with a wealth of information and

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New classes begin Jan. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Crystal River Manatee by Don Carpenter

First Friday Art Trail set for Dec. 4 Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail is set for Dec. 4.

The Buddy Holly Center will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. for patrons to view exhibits.

There will be free admission and refreshments.

“A Train Story: Original Watercolors” from the awardwinning children’s book will be on display in the Fine Arts Gallery. “A Train Story” was written by Dolores Mosser of Lubbock, and illustrated by Nathan Jensen of Portland, Oregon.

This exhibit will give visitors a chance to see Jensen’s original artwork. Train lovers of all ages will delight in the images and text, which celebrate a train’s ability to capture the imagination.

“Don Carpenter: Crossing the Liquid Divide,” an exhibition of photography taken

by Lubbock artist Don Carpenter, will be in the Foyer Gallery.

Images from underwater locations around the world featuring sharks, whales, manatees and sea lions will be on display, as well as fashion

photography taken in swimming pools.

Mosser, Jensen and Carpenter will be available to visit with patrons in the galleries throughout the evening.

The Buddy Holly Center is participating in the annual toy drive sponsored by Toys for Tots. Bring new toys to donate to children in need this holiday season.

First Friday Art Trail is held on the first Friday of every month in venues around the city, organized by the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

Galleries, restaurants and businesses open free of charge to display local and regional visual and performing art. A free trolley service to and from venues will be offered.

The First Friday Art Trail works to promote art and outreach within the community of Lubbock by providing an opportunity to enjoy fine art and entertainment.

For more information on the First Friday Art Trail, visit www.ffat.org.