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Volume 32, Number 2
February 2020
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The largest pancake festival in the world is set for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Lubbock
American Heart Month ................. page 4 2nd – Super Bowl LIV – Kansas City Chiefs v. San Francisco 49ers in Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 3rd – The Day the Music Died Buddy Holly 9-7-36 to 2-3-59 ...................................page 8
14th - Valentine’s Day 15th – Norwegian Heritage Baking Event, Genealogy Work Day & Soup Supper ............................................ page 13 17th – Presidents Day 22nd – Pancake Festival – Lubbock Lions Club ............page 1 25th – Mardi Gras Celebration Lubbock Meals on Wheels
.......................... pages 19,24 26th – Ash Wednesday
Coming in March March 6th – Mayors’ Beans & Cornbread Luncheon ................................... page 23
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Lions Pancake Festival all day Feb. 22
Black History Month .................... page 2
7th – Wear Red Day ........ page 1
GR A IS I Y N
Flippin’ to Make a Difference! The Lubbock Lions Club Pancake Festival is set for Feb. 22.
Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door, and children 3 and under are free. Tickets are available from all Lubbock Lions Club members, or call 763-4789, or online at lubbocklions. org. This is the 68th year the Lubbock Lions Club has hosted the fundraising event that supports local charities. Last year more than $115,000 was raised. The club still holds the world record for the most pancakes served in an eight-hour period by a non-profit organization.
Wear Red Day set for Feb. 7 Heart disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women - that’s a third of all mothers, sisters and friends - and more than all forms of cancer, accidents, and diabetes combined. National Wear Red Day is a day to raise awareness and make a difference this year on Feb. 7, 2020. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities, this day unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. (See 2 related stories, on Page 4 “Just 1 in 4...” and “What the heart...”)
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Black History Month: February 2020 The year 2020 marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment and the culmination of the women’s suffrage movement. The year 2020 also marks the sesquicentennial of the 15th Amendment (1870) which gave black men the right to vote after the Civil War.
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
“African Americans and the Vote” is the theme of Black History Month 2020. The theme speaks to the struggle on the part of both black men and black women for the right to vote. This theme has a rich and long history, which begins at the turn of the 19th century with the states’ passage of laws that democratized the vote for white men while disfranchising free black men. Even before the Civil War, black men petitioned their legislatures and the U.S. Congress, seeking to be recognized as voters. Tensions between abolitionists and women’s suffragists first surfaced in the aftermath of the Civil
War, while black disfranchisement laws in the late 19th and early 20th centuries undermined the guarantees in the 14th and 15th Amendments for the great majority of southern blacks until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The important contribution of black suffragists occurred not only within the larger women’s movement, but within the larger black voting-rights movement. Through voting-rights campaigns and legal suits from the turn of the 20th century to the mid-1960s, African Americans made their voices heard as to the importance of the vote. Black History Month posters and kits are https://asalh.org/black-history- available online at asalh.org/2020-blackhistory-theme-products-now-available/ themes/
Every moment matters. Don’t waste a single one. For over 35 years, Covenant Heart and Vascular Institute has provided everything from routine community health screenings to advanced heart procedures. There are many serious causes of chest pain including heart attacks, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing chest pain – come see the specialists at the only certified Chest Pain Center in Lubbock. Together, we’ll help ensure you’re enjoying every moment with a full heart. To learn more and take an online risk assessment, visit covenanthealth.org/heart.
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Women of Excellence to be honored March 12 The YWCA of Lubbock will induct nine women into its Women of Excellence Academy on March 12, at a reception and dinner at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center beginning at 6 p.m. In its 32nd year, the Women of Excellence program honors women of Lubbock who have achieved excellence in their careers or professions and whose contributions to business, industry, community organizations and the community are crucial to their successes. Including this year’s recipients, the YWCA has
honored 272 Women of Excellence since 1989. Members of the community submit nominations for the prestigious awards and an independent, anonymous panel determines the recipients. The public is invited to recognize and celebrate the award winners. Individual tickets are available at $125 each, and reserved tables of eight are $1,000 each. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ywcalubbock. org.
2020 Women of Excellence recipients Jaclyn Paige Allen, religion Judge Kara Darnell, government Wendy-Adele Humphrey, education Michelle McCord, Ed.D., professional Shirley McReynolds, medicine Sellie Shine, social justice Jaime Wheller, human service Sophie Goforth, youth leadership Latrelle Joy, Mary Nell Strong Community Service
Balance & Vestibular Rehab Falls and dizziness are common for people over the age of 65. However, dizziness should not be considered a normal part of aging. Physical Therapy Today
Low back pain or sciatica? Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on back pain and sciatica on Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today – 2431 S. Loop 289. Come listen to a Physical Therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of back pain and sciatica. To make your reservation, call 806-771-8010.
offers Vestibular Rehabilitation and Balance Training to address patients with dizziness and balance issues. Dizziness can come from many factors including inner ear (vestibular) disorders including BPPV; injury or trauma to the head or inner ear; neurological disorders such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease; and certain medications. Vestibular Rehabilitation can be beneficial for patients with vestibular (inner ear) issues; Peripheral Neuropathy; musculoskeletal issues; and neurological conditions. Any patient who has fallen or is at risk of falling would benefit from physical therapy. What can Physical Therapy Today do for the dizzy or unsteady patient?
• Decrease the symptoms of dizziness with Canalith Repositioning and Vestibular Rehab including Gaze Stabilization Exercises • Improve balance • Decrease fall risk • Strengthen appropriate muscle groups • Educate patients in compensatory strategies and, where appropriate, use activity modification • Improve quality of life Lori Bilodeau is a physical therapist, and is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation by Emory University and the APTA. Physical Therapy Today uses the latest in treatment techniques and equipment to treat vestibular and balance disorders, including Biodex Balance System and FreeStep Supported Ambulation System.
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What the heart has to do with the head By American Heart Association News If you want to protect your brain, get busy protecting your heart. Lifestyle behaviors that boost cardiovascular health, such as physical activity and quitting smoking, also contribute to good cognitive health. It starts with adequate blood flow. “If the heart isn’t pumping strongly or the blood vessels leading to or in the brain are not working right, the brain won’t get enough of the food and energy it needs to function,” said Dr. David B. Wheeler, stroke center medical director at Wyoming Medical Center and founder of Wyoming Neurologic Associates. Failing brain function can
impair thinking, memory, concentration, energy levels, and bodily systems regulated by the brain. Stroke and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are some of the most serious risks of poor brain and heart health. Although it is normal for the brain to become less efficient with aging, maintaining good heart health can help the brain function well in later years, Wheeler said. One recent study even found cardiovascular health in childhood may impact cognition in adulthood. “Exercise is extremely important to maintaining good brain health,” Wheeler said. “A little bit of exercise is vastly superior to no exercise. I encourage my patients to just get up and do what-
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ever it is they most enjoy.” Federal guidelines recommend working your way up to at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise plus two sessions per week of muscle-strengthening activity. Another crucial factor for heart and brain health is not smoking. “Quitting smoking today will do as much for lowering the risk of stroke and dementia as almost all other medical interventions combined,” he said. “Smoking is by far one of the most significant contributions to cerebrovascular disease.” Three out of five Americans will develop a brain disease. Angela Jefferson is a professor of neurology and director of Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center in Nashville. “We are never too young or too old to make healthy lifestyle choices,” Jefferson said. “Emerging evidence suggests vascular risk factors in mid-life may have important implications for cognitive decline in late life.” Remember to stay active intellectually, emotionally and socially, Wheeler said. That might involve reading, listening to music, pursuing hobbies, or talking to friends. “The whole point is to lead longer lives full of joy and excitement.”
Just 1 in 4 Medicare recipients participate in cardiac rehab Too few Medicare recipients take part in cardiac rehabilitation despite the services being available to them, according to new research that showed women, the elderly, and minorities are most likely to miss out. “Cardiac rehabilitation has strong evidence demonstrating its lifesaving and life-enhancing benefits, and Medicare Part B provides coverage for the program,” lead study author Matthew D. Ritchey said in a news release. He is a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. “The low participation and completion rates observed translate to upwards of 7 million missed opportunities in this study.” About 1.3 million U.S. adults with heart disease may qualify for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation each year, which improves health outcomes among people who have had heart failure, heart attacks, or undergone coronary artery bypass surgery. The study, published in the journal Circulation: Car-
diovascular Quality and Outcomes, identified populations with the lowest participation rates. Of more than 366,000 people covered by Medicare who could have received outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in 2016, only about 25% took advantage of it. Among those who did, about 24% began the program within 21 days of the acute cardiac event or surgery and 27% completed the full course. “Improving awareness of the value of cardiac rehabilitation, increasing referral of eligible patients and reducing system and patient barriers to participation are all critical steps in improving the referral, enrollment and participation rates,” Ritchey said. Questions or comments, email editor@heart.org.
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‘100 Years of Women’s Suffrage’ on display A new exhibition, Re- be on display at the Buddy vered, Reviled, Objectified: Holly Center through March Commemorating 100 Years 22. The feminist movement of Women’s Suffrage, will that arose from the passage of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago is illustrated through a variety of mediums and artwork as the featured artists present their personal takes on this national evolution of culture. A panel discussion featuring the viewpoints “Big Blue” by Shannon Cannings, colored pencil of women
Spring Break & Summer Camps for children LHUCA has a Spring Break Camp from March 16 to 20, and four summer camp sessions, June 8-12, June 2226, July 6-10, and July 20-24. LHUCA is the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Ave. K in downtown Lubbock. Campers ages 6-12 years old can participate in a wide array of art activities including visual art projects, drama and improvisation lessons, work in the clay studio, and gallery and LHUCA facility tours. The camp is from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Before and after care are available. Rates for LHUCA memebers are $150 per session; non-members are $200 per session. Contact Jordan Canal at jordan.canal@lhuca.org or 806-762-8606 for details or to register.
artists at various stages in their careers is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Fine Arts Gallery. Participating artists will
elaborate on their inspira- to the feminist construct as a tional processes and moti- whole. The Buddy Holly Center vations behind their works while tying in their reactions is located at 1801 Crickets.
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Lunch at the ‘Big Bull’ on 50th Street A few weeks ago a friend had mentioned that we need to try ‘Bryans’s’ for lunch sometime. It had been many, many years since we had last patronized their long standing Lubbock Icon on 50th Street. We arrived on a weekday about noon and as predictable, the parking lot was full, but I was able to park in one of the last remaining spots. Once inside, only a few people were in line ahead of us, so placing our orders took no time at all.
We both ordered the Rancher Ribeye, medium, and were then given our plates for the fabulous salad bar. First on the bar was an enormous bowl of shredded lettuce accented with shredded carrots. Next were several containers of dressings, veggies and croutons to “build your own.” Then, on down the line were 10 hot items including spaghetti and my favorite, the absolute, best ever, crunchy, fried okra! Other choices included cold salads – macaroni, po-
Caregiver Support Groups 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church, 5700 98th St., 798-2747, dborkenhagen@hopelubbock.com 3rd Monday, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wolfforth United Methodist Church, 102 Donald Preston Drive, 866-4200, lloyd@wolfforthumc.org
tato, slaws, etc., and a super delicious pea salad. At the very end were choices of fruit-type dessert yummies. This salad bar is the best offered at any steakhouse restaurant in our Hub City. The quality of food, service, salad bar, and menu choices have not changed since the last time I visited several years ago. There are however, a few interior changes I noticed. The old carpet is gone, and it looks like a different flooring has been installed over the years. There are some new attractive wood dividers defining the dining areas. This long-standing establishment is still owned by Mr. Bryan Stratton. Except for those few changes, everything is still the same and has that “homey Texas” atmosphere.
The dinner menu offers 11 steak, 3 seafood, and 2 chicken choices. All dinners include hot rolls, choice of potato, salad bar, and an ice cream cone. For the burger lovers, they offer a “spicy” version which includes fries. Bryan’s is located at 1212 50th St. and trust me, folks, it is always busy, no matter
the time of day. This popularity speaks for itself. The daily hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have no delivery or catering service. For more menu info, prices, etc. Google – “Bryan’s Steakhouse, Lubbock, Texas, or call 806-744-5491. To all – Happy Saint Valentines’ Day, Cathy Easter
Election Day workers needed Election Day workers are needed for the upcoming elections, the first being March 3 primaries. A full day of training is required and pays $9 an hour. Workers on March 3, voting day, are paid $11 an hour. Workers are responsible for helping prepare the polling location at 6 a.m., greet and verify voters, and as-
sist in the use of the voting equipment as requested. Poll workers are required to be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in Lubbock County. Bilinguals who speak and read Spanish are encouraged to apply. For more information, call 806-775-1338, 1308 Crickets, Lubbock www.votelubbock.org
4th Monday, 11:30 a.m. Brookdale Monterey, brown bag lunch, 5204 Elgin, 788-1919, allison.mcmillan@brookdale.com 2nd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Bacon Heights Baptist Church, 5110 54th St., 799-4512, delwells4@aol.com 3rd Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m. Legacy at the South Plains, 10711 Indiana, 686-4786 robert.brown@legacyatsouthplains.com 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon Wilshire Place, 6410 Erskine, 778-1114, marianneh1107@gmail.com 4th Thursday, 1 p.m. Turning Point Community Church, 11202 Quaker Ave. 1-800-272-3900 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. Carillon Senior LifeCare, 1717 Norfolk Ave., 778-1114, marianneh1107@gmail.com
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“Rainy Night in Georgia” was a comeback hit for singer Brook Benton. Born Benjamin Franklin Peay in South Carolina in 1931, Benton cut his gospel chops in the local Methodist church, where his father was the choirmaster. Later, Brook’s deep, mellifluous voice powered nearly two dozen Mercury Records 45s into the Top 40 between 1959 and 1964. Then, overnight, Beatlemania swept many an American artist—including Benton— off the charts. By the late 1960s, he was recording for Cotillion, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. It was there that he cut “Rainy Night in Georgia,” arguably the best-remembered song of his career. When Benton’s producer had played Brook the origi-
nal 1968 version by Tony Joe White, Benton thought that White’s unpolished “Rainy Night in Georgia” was merely a demo (demonstration) record rather than a finished product. Benton realized that this was a good song that could become great, if done right. And it was. Released just after the onset of the 1970s, Benton’s haunting, melancholy “Rainy Night in Georgia” became a mainstay on Top 40 radio. It painted a dreary, poignant picture of a man—we assumed he was
homeless—both alone and lonely in a train rumbling through a rain-swept night. For a moment of comfort, the man held a lady’s photograph against his chest. Perhaps, in his mind, they were together again, briefly… White was never pleased with his own version but, once he heard Benton’s, White knew the newly released soulful rendition would be the one to find success. Benton’s “Rainy Night in Georgia” reached #4 on the pop charts and #1 on the soul
lists. Other versions followed by country icons (Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, Jr.) and soul superstars (Ray Charles, Sam Moore of Sam and Dave). Although Benton released five Cotillion albums and 14 more singles, he never had another hit. One thing Tony Joe White knew about was about rainy nights. “When I got out of high school, I went to Marietta, Georgia. I had a sister living there,” he said, in a 2014 interview with music journalist Ray Sasho. “I drove a dump truck for the highway department. When it would rain, you didn’t have to go to work. You could stay home and play your guitar. I spent a lot of rainy nights in Marietta, Georgia.”
White signed with Tennessee’s Monument Records and found one special groove that would bring him some recognition. In his only solo success—“Polk Salad Annie”—the deep-voiced White described a tough-as-nails girl named Annie out picking an edible plant called pokeweed, which grows in southern woods and fields. Many thought polk salad was code for something else. “A lot of the hippie festivals, flower children and everybody, they would bring deep bags of grass (marijuana) back to the dressing room or back to my tent,” White recalled, undoubtedly with a chuckle and an eyeroll. “And they said, ‘We brought you a little polk.’ And I was like, ‘That’s not the kind I’m talking about.’”
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‘The Day the Music Died’ events set for Feb. 3 It was Feb. 3, 1959, when a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. This year marks the 61st anniversary of the tragedy. The Buddy Holly Center will remember lives of the musicians on Feb. 3 with activities and events at the center. This date was coined “The Day
the Music Died” after a lyric in the Don McLean song, “American Pie,” that references the deaths of these rock and roll legends. Each year, on the anniversary of Buddy Holly’s death, Buddy Holly Center staff members place a spray of yellow roses on Buddy’s grave, located at the City of Lubbock Cemetery, 31st Street and Teak Avenue. Events on Feb. 3 include free admission to the Buddy Holly Center
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and free admission to the J.I. Allison House from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum director, Jacqueline Bober, and museum curator, Sebastian Forbush, will lead Trolley Tours (weather permitting) on a guided tour of Lubbock landmarks that are significant to the life and career of Buddy Holly. The trolley tours are $8, and tickets can be purchased in the gift shop on the day of the tour. Tour times are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Patrons may call 806-775-3562 ahead of time to
reserve seats. Free, hands-on activities for all ages will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Buddy Holly Documentary will show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A guided gallery tour is set for 2:30 p.m.
Balance problems or dizziness? Learn to manage your balance and dizziness. Physical Therapy Today is hosting free workshops on balance and dizziness on Feb. 1 and Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. This free workshop is for you if you’ve found yourself worrying more about your balance or dizziness more than living your life, and you’ve tried everything, and just want to get back to normal. Come listen to a Physical Therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from balance problems and dizziness make that
usually results in them trying multiple different remedies. Learn the 3 most common causes of balance problems and dizziness, and how to prevent falls. For directions, or to make your reservation, call 806-771-8010. A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, “I’m Mr. Sugarbrown’s daughter.” Her mother told her this was wrong, and she must say, “I’m Jane Sugarbrown.” The Vicar spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, “Aren’t you Mr. Sugarbrown’s daughter?” She replied, “I thought I was, but mother says I’m not.”
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Valentine Love: Make peace, be you & love it Ah, the big holidays are over, and Valentines is in the air. It is all about love! And love is so very sweet. No wonder candy and red roses are the preferred gifts for Valentine’s Day. What would you say if I suggested that this year you allow a great big portion of that love be directed back to yourself? It is customary to give your love to others on Valentines. Do that and remember we can love more than one person. Don’t forget yourself. In working on many people over the years, it is easy for them to love their children and easier yet to love their grandchildren. In fact, people will work long and hard through their church work or with a therapist to learn to love someone they have felt unloving toward. But when we talk about self-love, they often admit they don’t know where to start in learning to love themselves. The same is true for forgiveness. It is easier to forgive others for their mistakes or misdeeds than it is for us to forgive ourselves. In case you are still working on self-love and selfforgiveness as I am, let this year be the year that you give attention to self-love and self-forgiveness. In my practice, I talk
to my patients, including children, about loving themselves. One time, many years ago, a patient told me she saw her 2½ year old daughter standing in front of the mirror looking at herself. The little girl said in a very inspired voice, “I love my legs.” We thought that was so sweet. And what is so apparent is, only little girls say that, not older ones. I remember a particular patient I had many years ago, back in the early 90s. She was model beautiful. But in the room with me, I was a bit shocked when she confided that she didn’t like her legs. They were long and beautiful. She was gorgeous. I couldn’t see the flaw she was trying to point out.
It made it so apparent to me that no matter how beautiful we are, we self-criticize. Beauty really is in the eyes of the beholder, but we tend to skip over how we view ourselves. We have a hard time accepting ourselves just like we are. Our minds are always looking for something to judge, especially about ourselves. Sometimes, if we have worked on ourselves from a psychological and spiritual point of view, we can leave other people alone. We learn it isn’t our business what she is wearing or what he is driving or the way they spend their money. It seems to be a lifelong lesson to learn to leave people alone. Hopefully as we age, we have learned that it really
isn’t any of our business what other people wear, how they fix their hair, or what they do with their lives. Really, we have to leave that between them and God, right? Instead, we have to concern ourselves with how we are spending our time and our money and what we are doing with our life. One of the lessons we have to learn in this life is to love ourselves. Even the Bible says, “Love they neighbor as thyself.” To love ourselves requires forgiving ourselves when we haven’t been perfect. It reminds me of the old Ricky Nelson song about, “You can’t please everybody, so please yourself.” Making peace is a life lesson. How many times have you said, “I shouldn’t have said that,” or “I didn’t handle that correctly.” Maybe, you are right. You did the best you could at the time. It isn’t easy to respond perfectly. We have to let it go by forgiving ourselves.
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I teach this to patients. You might think that is only when I am talking to young people, but it isn’t. Older people, yes, even seniors, have confided in me that they do not like themselves, are angry with themselves, or can’t forgive themselves. Why? Often it is because they aren’t perfect or because they didn’t do what someone else wanted them to, and it stressed or ended the relationship. This is what causes so much “drama” in life. As we get older, we usually become more inward. We have learned many lessons in life. And if self-love is the last lesson, that is OK. Ricky Nelson was right. We have to do what we think is right and best, and if others don’t like it, therein lies our work: making peace with them being upset with us. You are ok if you do not please someone else. You are not wrong or bad. Valentine’s Day is here. Make peace with yourself. Be you and love it!
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It’s just a game. (Or is it?) Super history!
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On Nov. 25, 2019, three months before Super Bowl LIV was to be played on Feb. 2, 2020, Fox TV announced that the game at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was sold out of available advertising spots. Companies that hadn’t already ponied up $5.5 million per 30-second message were out of luck. The Super Bowl has become a spectacular yearly advertising and entertainment event…and there’s even a football game thrown in for good measure! Tickets for those who want to witness the event for themselves now cost an average of $2,500 to $3,500 per seat. Over the years, numerous music icons have brought a true “wow” factor to the
halftime performances and included Motown superstars (Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson), several iconic hitmakers (Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, Prince, Katy Perry, Beyonce’) and some legendary UK entertainers (Phil Collins, U2, the Rolling Stones, Sir Paul McCartney). Today’s Super Bowl draws a viewing audience of about 100 million. It’s America’s biggest annual sporting competition (although the World Cup soccer games draw more viewers worldwide). But, for many Americans, it’s more a boisterous afternoon of fun and friendship than a sports contest. More food—and presumably more
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drink—is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year except Thanksgiving. It wasn’t always this way. The first such game wasn’t even called the Super Bowl. Played on Jan. 15, 1967, it was officially termed the AFL – NFL World Championship Game.
declared the term too informal, but it didn’t take long for Hunt’s recommendation to take hold with the public. That first game was far from being a sellout. By kickoff time, about 1/3 of the seats at the 94,000-seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum remained unsold, as many people grumbled that the $12
But NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle wanted something a bit punchier, something easy to remember. The Pro Bowl, perhaps, or maybe even The Big One. The name by which it later became known originated with Lamar Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. He had seen his young daughter play with a bouncing toy called a Super Ball, and Hunt was inspired to propose the name Super Bowl for the contest. Rozelle
ticket price (about $92 in today’s money) was excessive and refused to cough up the required funds. And just how impressive was that first halftime show compared to the budgetbusting, jaw-dropping extravaganzas we have come to expect now? Judge for yourself. Two men, who each wore hydrogen-peroxide-propelled jetpacks (technically termed “rocket belts”) flew around the field—barely off the
Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions. - Winston Churchill You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks. - Winston Churchill Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision. - Winston Churchill A nation that forgets its past has no future. - Winston Churchill The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. - Winston Churchill If you’re not a liberal at 20 you have no heart, if you’re not a conservative at 40, you have no brain. - Winston Churchill There is nothing government can give you that it hasn’t taken from you in the first place. - Winston Churchill
ground—to show what future travel could look like someday. Two college marching bands paraded. Trumpeter Al Hirt performed. Ten thousand balloons went airborne. So did 300 pigeons, one of which left a deposit on the typewriter of young sportscaster Brent Musburger. In that initial contest, by the way, the NFL’s Green Bay Packers walloped the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs 35-10, and Green Bay quarterback legend Bart Starr was named MVP.
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Health Department receives national recognition The City of Lubbock “We are proud to have our community to respond to Health Department has been been recognized by Project emergencies. “This recognition shows recognized by the National Public Health Ready for our that the plans we have develAssociation of County and high level of preparedness,” oped locally with community City Health Officials (NACsaid Katherine Wells, direcpartners such as schools, first CHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover tor of public health for the responders, and medical providers to respond to a public from public health emergen- City of Lubbock. “This recognition is a tesThe Business Expo, the largest business-to-business health emergency exceed cies. tradeshow on the South Plains, is set for Feb. 6 from 10 The City of Lubbock tament to the collaboration in national standards.” a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Health Department 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Map folds out demonstrated these This year’s theme is “Explore Lubbock’s Treasured capabilities by meetto 34.5” x 22.5” Businesses.” ing the comprehensive Contact the Lubbock Chamber at 806-761-7000 or visit preparedness benchwww.LubbockBusinessExpo.com for more information. marks required by Pre-sale tickets are $5 at the Lubbock Chamber of Project Public Health Commerce office or for $10 at the door on Feb. 6. ChamReady (PPHR), a ber members receive a $5 discount. unique partnership between NACCHO and WWW UBBOCK AP COM Where is the wettest the Centers for Disspot on Earth? ease Control and Pre- * Street Map * Scenic Locator * Downtown * Texas Tech University Frog parking only. * County * Buffalo Springs Lake * Lake Ransom Canyon vention. This designaIn Mawsynram, India, it rains All others will be toad. tion has been awarded an average of 467.35 inches mail a check Word Publications Be sure to include I want to grow my own per year, and has a record of to less than 20% of lofor $3 to: cal health departments a complete address food, but I can’t find bacon 1310 Avenue Q 1,000 inches in 1985...much seeds. nationally. Lubbock, TX 79401 to mail the map to. 806-744-2220
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Chamber announces board administration & directors Gabe Vitela, One Guy from Italy, 50th St., will lead the 2020 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Vitela was born and raised in Lubbock and attributes his positive attitude, determina-
tion, and strong work ethic to his parents. He has been involved in the Lubbock area business community since 1996. He first started his career in the restaurant industry as a bus boy and server, working his way up
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from lead bartender, to corporate trainer, and then up to management. Vitela supported himself through college at Texas Tech University receiving his bachelor’s degree in business administration. In 2007, he took a five-year break from the restaurant industry making a career shift into the insurance sector. In February 2014, Vitela’s dream of owning his own restaurant began to take shape, as a plan to bring Twisted Root to Lubbock began to emerge, opening seven months later. In late 2016, he was presented the opportunity to own a piece of Lubbock history in One Guy from Italy on 50th St., and became the landmark’s new owner in March 2017. In November 2019, his pizza family extended again with the addition of Giorgio’s Pizza. In 2019, Vitela also joined forces with the team from Cantina Laredo, adding Mexican cuisine to his local restaurant repertoire. “My passion is serving the community and through my role as chairman of the Chamber Board and in an industry that has enriched my life, I will continue to invest in people and the Lubbock community,” Vitela said. “I’m humbled, honored, and excited to have the opportunity to have an impact in the lives of others in the same way that my mentors
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have done for me.” The 2020 executive committee: Chair of the Board: Gabe Vitela, One Guy from
Italy – 50th St. Chair-Elect: Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Residential Immediate Past Chair: Abel Castro Treasurer: Casey Doyle, Casey Carpet One Secretary: Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair – Business Advocacy: Steve Beck, Covenant Health Vice Chair – Chamber Services and Member Engagement: Dana Madison, Advance Care Management Vice Chair – Communications and Public Relations: Chris Chambers, Chambers Engineering Vice Chair – Community Development: Beth Lawson, StarCare Specialty Health System Vice Chair – Programs, Services and Events: Becky Palmer, Atmos Energy The 2020 Board of Directors: Maridel Acosta-Cruz, Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital Jeremy Barbee, Roy Neal Insurance / ActionCoach Travis Barnett, Big Sky
Engineering Byrnie Bass, R.Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at Law Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock Keith Bryant, LubbockCooper Independent School District Fernando Bustos, Bustos Law Firm Rey Carrasco, KimleyHorn & Associates Bud Holmes, Happy State Bank Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions Chris James, United Supermarkets Brent King, UMC Health System Shara Konechney, Piper Mike Lambert, Marsh & McClennan Insurance Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Chris Mandrell, Citibus Dr. Michelle McCord, Frenship Independent School District Dr. Kathy Rollo, Lubbock Independent School District Eddie Schulz, Lubbock National Bank Pam Sharpe, The Price Group Ashley Smith, Ashley’s Own Eats & Treats Shannon Spencer, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Kathy Timms, Geiger Cole Watts, Stages of Recovery Robert Wood, Custom Homes by Robert Wood, LLC
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Discovery & old world traditions
6th Annual Norwegian Heritage Baking & Genealogy, Feb. 15 The Vestlandet Chapter, Norwegian Society of Texas will gather Feb. 15 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 22nd & Ave. W from 1:30 to about 5:30 p.m. It’s Vestlandet’s 6th Annual Norwegian Heritage Baking Event, Genealogy Work Day & Soup Supper. Baking and genealogy assistance will be from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The day’s baked goodies and soup potluck supper is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Come for part of the afternoon or come for all. RSVP/ leave a message, Abbie 806252-2515. Members will be helping visitors and members make Norwegian favorites such as krumkake, Norwegian heart waffles, eplekake (apple cake), and rosettes, while others will help the curious with getting started on exploring their Norwegian and Scandinavian roots. A good many West Texans have some kind of Scandinavian (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish or Icelandic) roots. Some traditional dishes and recipes have been passed down to us, but others have not. Perhaps you would like to learn how to make some of those goodies your Norwegian/Scandinavian grandmother (or great-grandmother or greatgreat-grandmother) used to make. Maybe you would like
to rediscover some long lost family roots and taste traditions. Or, maybe, you simply enjoy meeting new people and trying new recipes. A hearty velkommen to all! The first Norwegians (other than the Vikings) to come to America, as an organized group, were the “Sloopers” who arrived in 1825. The larger migrations from Norway began in 1836 under the guidance of a man named Cleng Peerson. Many of the early immigrants made their way with him to Northern Illinois.
Peerson, who travelled back and forth to Norway multiple times, is known as “the father of NorweNorwegian eplekake (apple cake) gian immigration to America.” He ied at the village churchyard helped to found several other at Norse, in Bosque County. Most Norwegians who Norwegian communities in the Midwest before finally settled in Texas during the settling in 1854, in Bosque 19th century were farmers. County, Texas. Cleng died in They made their homes in Texas in 1865, and was bur- small numbers in communi-
ties across the state. The 20th century brought many Norwegians to the Houston area, where Norwegians have been most notably involved in the oil business and shipping industry. West Texas Norwegians and Norwegian-American (and Scandinavian) heritage are often students, staff, or faculty at Texas Tech. Others are in Lubbock and the Panhandle having moved here to develop work opportunities. Other have retired from business, the military, or farming.
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Free tax preparation Free tax preparation will be available at the Lubbock Adult Activity, 2001 19th St., from Feb. 5 through April 15. AARP volunteers will assist in tax preparation. Sessions will begin at 8:15 a.m. and will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. You will be able to make appointments during the month of February. Call 806-407-2566 to make appointments or for additional information. Only 5 appointments will be accepted per day. Appointments for March and April will be determined at a future date. Service is provided on Wednesday and Thursday only.
Be sure you have received all your 2019 tax forms. The deadline for W2s to be sent out is Jan. 31. Wait 5 to 7 days to allow for mail delivery. Bring with you any papers you feel might be necessary. You will need to provide a photo ID, social security card(s), and your last year’s (2018) tax return paperwork. We cannot prepare your taxes if you own a business, or if you are married and you want to file separately. Taxes are filed electronically. There is no charge for this service. There is no age or income limit. A person does not have to have membership in AARP.
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The Garrison Institute on Aging will host the monthly Healthy Aging Lecture Series at 3 p.m. Feb. 26. The speaker is Shuvo Alam, PharmD, Sam’s Club. He will discuss “Opiod Misuse and Prevention”. For details and location contact 806-743-7821. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks are provided. Donations accepted. As we continue to put away the holiday décor and de-clutter, you may have found items that you no longer use but are still in great condition. There are several ways you can help others. The Stockings for Servicemen Project sends more than 3,000 Christmas boxes to service • Self-representation personnel serving in South • Finding forms online Korea and special opera• Courthouse filing infor- tions overseas. Items can be mation dropped off at the Garrison • Benefits of mediation Institute on Aging office, and litigation 6630 S Quaker Ave., Suite The information should E or G. educate attendees to make Several organizations can better decisions about some use raw materials such as of their legal concerns. yarn, fabric or any craft Upcoming sessions will item to make items that are be: given to groups of all ages. Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Some of the items include Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. afghans, lap robes, yarn To attend either of these caps and scarves, adult bibs, sessions, contact the Office baby items, and booties. Any of Dispute Resolution one amount or quantity is acweek prior to each session cepted. These items can be via phone at 806-775-1720 dropped off at the Garrison or email odr@lubbockcoun- Institute on Aging. ty.gov. We can find a home for
Before you go to court In collaboration with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, the Office of Dispute Resolution for Lubbock County is offering free sessions about the judicial system and procedures for resolving disputes. In February, the office will provide one-hour sessions where attendees will obtain information about such topics as: • Landlord/tenant issues • Family issues • Workplace issues
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Fiber Arts Society Crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info.
Manage balance & dizziness Physical Therapy Today free workshop on balance and dizziness, 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010. Feb. 2 - Ground Hog Day
Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society at 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. Feb. 5 - Weatherman’s Day Feb. 6 - Lame Duck Day
Be My Valentine! 10 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B - West Parking Garage – 6th Floor (at the corner of 21st and Louisville Avenue) Stampin Up! class to make Valentine’s Day card. All supplies will be provided! RSVP to 806-725-0094
First Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Feb. 3 - Feed the Birds Day
“The Day the Music Died” Commemorated at the Buddy Holly Center. Free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 - Thank a Mailman
Lubbock Business Expo
10 on Tuesday Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. “Explore Lubbock’s Treasured Businesses.” Lubbock Chamber at 806-761-7000 or LubbockBusinessExpo. com for more info. Pre-sale tickets $5 at the chamber of-
fice or $10 at the door. Feb. 7 - Send a Card to a Friend
Wear Red Day National Wear Red Day - A day to raise awareness and make a difference. Heart disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women.
First Friday Art Trail Free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m. rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route. Feb. 8 - Kite Flying Day
My furry Valentine adoption 2 p.m., All Ages: A special adoption day event. Requirements include application and an adoption fee paid to shelter. All animals come fully vetted and ready to go to their forever homes. Maxey Community Center,
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Roundtable Luncheon 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Andy Wilkinson “The Creative Process: Theory by Example” will illustrate the creative process with his poems, stories and songs. $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Feb. 9 - National Pizza Day
First Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Feb. 10 - Clean out Your Computer Day
Better Breathers UMC Better Breathers Club, a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung
disease and live better. Second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd St., (82nd & Slide) in Rockridge Plaza. Feb. 11 - Make a Friend Day
Lunch Bunch: The Plaza 11:30 a.m., 5029 Milwaukee Ave. Let’s taco ‘bout how much we love to eat at The Plaza! Members pay for their own meal. RSVP at The Plaza or by calling 806-725-0094
10 on Tuesday Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful.
Quilters The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. 2nd Tuesday each month.
Amputee Support Group Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not (See Enriching Lives, Page 19)
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Educational topics available to groups The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas Tech University offers free, educational topics for the community including wellness, healthy aging, child and adolescent safety, fitness, and overall common medical conditions. Deby Nichols is outreach coordinator for the program. “We are thrilled to provide this education, free to the community,” Nichols said. “Texas Tech enjoys a supportive relationship with so many across our region. It is our honor to
provide this expertise and give back to those who have supported us.” The department’s faculty can share their expertise with groups in the community, including civic organizations, church groups, and senior citizens groups. Youth sports programs and parent organizations would benefit from this information as well. The goal is to provide information tohelp transform lives. If a group is interested in having a professional speak to
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an organization, contact Deby Nichols deby.nichols@ttu.edu Wash your hands frequently. Kinesiology topics include • Cardiovascular disease Cover coughs and sneezes. • Diabetes and obesity • Senior fitness Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • Fitness trends with unwashed hands. • Healthy aging Disinfect surfaces. • Resistance training Sport management topics Avoid contact with people who are sick. include • Ethics in sports If you’re sick, stay home • Leadership & goal setting • Women and gender issues For more information on coronavirus visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website at: • Mental performance https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/. • Youth sports
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Stroke & Brain Injury Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222. Feb. 12 - Lost Penny Day Feb. 13 - Get a Different Name Caregiver Support Group 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565. Feb. 14 - Organ Donor Day
New Neighbors Club Monthly meeting/luncheon, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, 10:30 a.m. “Spring Style Show.” $15 RSVP required to 806-7915217 or marilyn.bals@ttu. edu. Feb. 15 - Singles Awareness
Back pain & sciatica Physical Therapy Today hosting free workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 771-8010.
Craft Fair Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales.
Norwegian Heritage Norwegian Heritage Baking and Genealogy - Vestlandet Chapter - Norwegian Society of Texas at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 22nd & Ave. W, 1:30 to about 5:30. Come for part of the afternoon or come for all. RSVP/ leave a message - Abbie 806-252-2515. Feb. 16 - Do a Grouch a Favor
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10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Feb. 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 18 - Drink Wine Day
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Jim Brett Campbell, executive director, National Ranching Heritage Center, “Taking a Big Leap into 2020” Great new project starting. $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. Feb. 23 - Tennis Day
10 on Tuesday Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday. Keep Lubbock Beautiful. Feb. 19 - Chocolate Mint Day
Conversation Café Amazing Stories of Amazing Hymns, 10 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B - West Parking Garage – 6th Floor. Jess Petersons’ stories and more. Dive deep into the history of music. Donuts & coffee. RSVP at 725-0094 Feb. 20 - Hoodie Hoo Day Feb. 21 - Card Reading Day Feb. 22 – World Thinking Day
Lions Pancake Festival 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. $9 tickets at the door; $7 in advance. Tickets available from all Lubbock Lions Club members, or call 7634789, or online at lubbocklions.org.
First Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org. Feb. 24 - Bartender Day Feb. 25 - Pistol Patent Day
Sam’s Club Lubbock. 3 to 4 p.m. Presented by Garrison Institute on Aging; held in the TTHUSC Academic Conference Center. Snacks provided. Free. For more information, call 743-7821. Feb. 27 - No Brainer Day
Retired Teachers meeting Silver Sneakers Fitness Program for Seniors presented by James Reese; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15, Lubbock Women’s Club,
Manage balance & dizziness Physical Therapy Today free workshop on balance and dizziness, 10 a.m. inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. 806-771-8010. Note: To add an event, delete an event, or make changes, email maedwards@wordpub.com or call 744-2220 by the 20th of the month for the following month’s publication.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall Adults $45
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Choose the best: Annuities & retirement planning You may have heard that IRAs and employer-sponsored plans (e.g., 401(k)s) are the best ways to invest for retirement. That’s true for many people, but what if you’ve maxed out your contributions to those accounts and want to save more? An annuity may be a good investment to look into. Get the lay of the land An annuity is a tax-de-
ferred insurance contract. The details on how it works vary, but here’s the general idea. You invest your money (lump sum or a series of contributions) with a life insurance company that sells annuities (the annuity issuer). The period when you are funding the annuity is known as the accumulation phase. In exchange for your investment, the annuity issuer
promises to make payments to you or a named beneficiary at some point in the future. The period when you are receiving payments from the annuity is known as the distribution phase. Chances are you’ll start receiving payments after you retire. Annuities may be subject to certain charges and expenses, including mortality charges, surrender charges, administrative fees, and other charges. Understand your payout options Understanding annuity payout options is very important. Payments are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuer. Be sure the payments you receive will meet your income needs during retirement. Here are some of the most common payout options: • Surrender the annuity and receive a lumpsum payment of the money. • Receive payments from the annuity over a specific number of years, typically between 5 & 20. • Receive payments from the annuity for your
entire lifetime. You can’t outlive the payments no matter how long you live, but there will typically be no survivor payments after you die. • Combine a lifetime annuity with a period certain annuity. This means you receive payments for the longer of your lifetime or the time period chosen. If you die before the period certain is up, your beneficiary will receive the remaining payments. • Elect a joint and survivor annuity so that payments last for the combined life of you and another person, usually your spouse. When one of you dies, the survivor receives payments for the rest of his or her life. When you surrender the annuity for a lump sum, your tax bill on the investment earnings will be due all in one year. The other options on this list provide a guaranteed stream of income (subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuer). They’re known as annuitization options because you’ve elected to spread payments over a period of years. Part of each payment is a return of your principal investment. The other part is taxable investment earnings. You typically receive payments at regular intervals throughout the year (usually monthly, but sometimes quarterly or yearly). The amount of each payment de-
pends on the amount of your principal investment, the particular type of annuity, your selected payout option, the length of the payout period, and your age. Consider the pros & cons An annuity can often be a great addition to your retirement portfolio. Here are some reasons to consider investing in an annuity: • Investment earnings are tax deferred as long as they remain in the annuity. • An annuity may be free from the claims of your creditors in some states. • If you die with an annuity, the annuity’s death benefit will pass to your beneficiary without having to go through probate. • Annuity can be a reliable source of retirement income, and you have some freedom to decide how you receive the income. • No income tests or other criteria to invest in an annuity. • Contribute as much or as little as you like in any given year. • You’re not required to start taking distributions from an annuity at age 70 1/2 (the required minimum distribution age for IRAs and employer-sponsored plans). Annuities aren’t for everyone. Here are some potential drawbacks: • Contributions are not tax deductible. (See Consider a retirement, Page 22)
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*Jazzy Power Chair (Red) – Never used. Charger included - $4,800 *H2O Steamer Mop – Attachments included - $65 *Lift chair (Green) – Like new. All components included - $600 *Electric Crock Pot BBQ Pit - $35 *Indoor/Outdoor 8x10 rug – Never used, still in plastic - $80 Call – 241-8457
Garden Lawn Crypt, Resthaven Cemetery, Lubbock. 2 spaces, 2 vaults, double monument, Phase 1, Section Y. Value $7,675. Make reasonable offer. Call 806-746-6630 or 8062/18 787-5559.
BaBy Grand PIano Erhard Baby Grand Piano, 88-key, medium wood color, in excellent condition. Will make a beautiful statement in any home. $1,500. Call 317-1239. 12/19
luBBock cIty cemetery Lubbock City Cemetery - 6 plots for sale, Section #50, $1,000 a piece. Call 806-765-8931.
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lawn cryPt at resthaven Stacked lawn crypt for 2 people, at Resthaven, Section X, Lot 28 in Garden of Promise, corner lot, marker included. Across from mausoleum. $6,500 + $395 transfer fee. Call 317-1239. 12/19
ProfessIonal IronInG Professional ironing, reasonable rates. Quick turnaround. Call 748-6266 and leave message. 1/20
BIcycles for sale Two 26-inch men’s bicycles for sale for $99. Call 806-3177003 for more information. 9/19
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senIor vIsIon care Dr. Michael J. Dunn in Lubbock - 38 years of quality vision care. Call 745-2222.
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resthaven lots 2 choice lots, 4 Apostle Circle, Lot 1035, Spaces 3 & 4. $4,000 each and will pay transfer fees. Call 806-793-2484. 9/19
want a free car Wanted: A free car but I can give $500 for a good working car. It’s for an elderly woman. If you have one, please call 806448-3623 Thank you. Ask for Sylvia Trevino. 2/20
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New Neighbors to meet Feb. 14 Applications for Community Board New Neighbors Club will have its monthly meeting/ luncheon at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, starting at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14. Chico’s will be presenting a “Spring Style Show.” Cost is $15 which is for the meal. Reservations are required no later than the Tuesday before the event. Please contact Marilyn Bals at marilyn.bals@ttu.edu or call (no text) 806-791-5217. For optional games after the meeting please contact your group leader.
Each person has a place at the table and a voice worth hearing A tradition to Stand On Blended Music with Choir
First Presbyterian Church 3814 130th Street 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org
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The City of Lubbock is accepting applications for the Community Development & Services Board. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for this board position will begin April 1, 2020, and the deadline to submit an application is Feb. 10. To be considered for this board, submit a new appli-
cation, which includes the submission of a resume. The Community Development & Services Board positions with upcoming vacancy is the Low Income Democratically Selected Position(s). To qualify for this position(s), you must reside within Lubbock County in a low income area where at least 20% or greater of the
total population is at or below the poverty level. To see if you reside in the designated area, visit mylubbock.us/communitydevelopment Applications can be submitted at www.mylubbock. us/cityboards. Ensure you select Community Development & Services Board as a preference in order to be considered for the upcoming vacancy.
Consider a retirement annuity
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• Once you’ve elected to annuitize payments, you usually can’t change them. • You can take money from an annuity before you start receiving payments, but your annuity issuer may impose a surrender charge if you withdraw your money within a certain number of years (e.g., seven) after your original investment. • You may have to pay other costs when you invest in an annuity (e.g., annual fees, investment management fees, insurance expenses). • You may be subject to a 10 percent federal penalty tax (in addition to any regular income tax) if you withdraw earnings from an annuity before age 59 1/2. • Investment gains are taxed at ordinary income tax rates, not at the lower capital gains rate. Choose the Right Type of Annuity
If you think an annuity is right for you, your next step is to decide which type of annuity. Most annuities fit into a small handful of categories. Your choices basically revolve around two key questions. First, how soon would you like annuity payments to begin? If you’re near retirement or already retired, an immediate annuity may be your best bet. This type of annuity starts making payments to you shortly after you buy the annuity. But what if you’re younger, and retirement is still a long-term goal? Then you’re probably better off with a deferred annuity. Second, how would you like your money invested? With a fixed annuity, the annuity issuer determines an interest rate to credit to your investment account. An immediate fixed annuity guarantees a particular rate, and your payment amount never
varies. A deferred fixed annuity guarantees your rate for a certain number of years; your rate then fluctuates from year to year as market interest rates change. A variable annuity gives you more control and the chance to earn a better rate of return (although with a greater potential for gain comes a greater potential for loss of principal). You select your own investments from the subaccounts that the annuity issuer offers. Your payment amount will vary based on how your investments perform. Shop Around It pays to shop around for the right annuity. Doing a little homework could save you hundreds of dollars a year or more because rates of return and costs can vary widely. Shop around for a reputable, financially sound annuity issuer. Provided by Zach Holtzman, financial advisor
Mayors Beans & Cornbread Luncheon: The tradition continues Golden Gazette • February 2020 • Page 23
Davis Lane, will open at 11 a.m., care research and her role in the birth of the hospice and beans and cornbread will be movement, emphasizing the importance of palliative served until 1:30 p.m. care in modern medicine. Her goal was to help The tradition was established, ensure the patients with terminal illnesses were and now 31 years later, the event treated with compassion and respect. continues to help fund those who Saunders’ approach gave full attention to need the support of hospice. It’s a patient’s needs in terms of physical, social, Hospice of Lubbock’s largest emotional and spiritual components. She called fundraiser. it a “total pain” perspective. The idea was McGovern has been involved to focus on the care of the with Hospice of Lubbock since whole person and embrace it began in Lubbock in 1987. A the patient’s family and few folks decided to begin a hos- friends as part of that care. pice in Lubbock. The Saunders’ approach You matter because you are you, and you home of Dr. Otis W. helped guide the developEnglish served ment of palliative care and matter to the end of your life. We will do all “Babe” as headquarters for the modern hospice philosophy McGovern said hospice we can, not only to help you die peacefully, group. Many others played is a prelude of care - body, Tom McGovern signs a book he was one of the editors on, “Life, Purpose, and Vision A Fiftieth but also to live until you die.” a vital role in the be- mind and spirit. There’s a Anniversary History of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.” McGovern has been - Dame Cicely Saunders ginning of Hospice of time for everything. Lubbock, including “We all want to live until involved with Hospice of Lubbock since the beginning, and the Mayors Beans & Cornbread well as the mayor,” McGovern Lee Battey, Bishop Sam Hulsey, we die.” Luncheon evolved as McGovern’s idea. Dr. Hunter, Dr. Frank said. “Don Caldwell played at the Ryburn, and others. McGovern came to first luncheon and has been faith2431 S. Loop 289 ful ever since. Jim Douglass and the U.S. from Ireland in 771-8008 Jeff Klotzman have always been 1962. He was the sec6202 82nd St. ond of 10 children. our emcees.” 687-8008 McGovern is director The goal was to have an event with a modest price so everyone emeritus of the Center 4138 19th St. Committed to providing you with the best possible care, could attend, McGovern said. for Ethics, Humanities 780-2329 compassion, and respect in a safe and comfortable setting. No black ties needed. The enthu- and Spirituality at the 1506 S. Sunset Ave. www.PhysicalTherapyToday.com siasm was contagious, and the Texas Tech Health Sciin Littlefield event grew. In the early days, they ences Center, and proServing you today for a healthy tomorrow. 385-3746 sometimes ran out of food and had fessor emeritus in the 2431 S. Loop 289 psychiatry department. to improvise to feed everyone. 771-8010 Dame Cicely SaunTickets to the event are $10 and are available at the Hospice of ders, 1918-2005, was Best trained & friendliest Lubbock office, 3702 21st St. or an English nurse, social staff in Lubbock. worker, physician and at the door on March 6. Come check us out & experience the many services of Wellness Today. Doors to the Lubbock Me- writer. She is noted for Top of the line equipment, classes, cardiovascular machines, indoor walking track, morial Civic Center, 1501 Mac her work in terminal When the mayors arrive on March 6 to serve beans and cornbread, a community comes together like a big family reunion. “Families who’ve experienced hospice come as a family to see those who’ve helped them,” said Tom McGovern, Ed.D., who initiated the first Mayors Beans & Cornbread Luncheon in 1989. “Peck McMinn was the Lubbock mayor then, and we wanted to have the blessing of the city as
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