Call or text a relative or friend who lives alone

70th Annual Pancake Festival, Feb. 19

(Continued from Page 1) 80,000 sausage links 41,000 ounces of syrup 36,750 plates 46,500 servings of milk/ orange juice 17,280 ounces of margarine 2,000+ bags of cotton candy 2,000 bags of popcorn 240 gallons of coffee

More than 23,000 slices of bacon

The only thing better than eating a lot of pancakes is knowing that each year Lubbock Lions Club donates the profits raised from the Pancake Festival to more than 30 charities. The goal is to raise more than $140,000.

Lubbock Lions Club’s invites you to get “Back in the Saddle” of life and join a great tradition. The Pancake Festival gives the community an opportunity to gather together and support many worthy causes. https://www.facebook. com/lubbocklions

Share your photos of you and your family eating pancakes.

The Lubbock Lions Club, founded in 1929, is one of the largest Lions Club in North America.

Safe Outdoor Dog Act

A law went into effect in January that amends the health and safety code to make the unlawful restraint of a dog a criminal offense — and more clearly outlines proper treatment.

Chains are no longer allowed for tethering a dog. Owners can be issued citations for the use of chains, and Lubbock Animal Services will be enforcing this new law.

Things to know about the law:

• Owners must use approved cable tie-outs, trolley systems or “zip lines,” no tethering with weights or chains. • Tether must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness. • Dog must have adequate shelter from direct sunlight, rain, hail, sleet, snow, high winds, and extreme temperatures. • Dog must be able to avoid standing water. • Dog must have access to clean drinkable water. • A restrained dog must also have 10 feet of space for movement, or five times the length of the dog from nose to the base of the tail.

For complete wording and details, search online for Texas Senate Bill 5.

Violations would be a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class B misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.

Class C misdemeanors in Texas are punishable by a fine of up to $500.

A Class B misdemeanor carries 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Call Lubbock Animal Services for any questions at 806775-2057.

Call Field Operations at 806-775-3357 (24 hours a day) to report any violations.

Make a kindness resolution

Any time of the year is a great time to usher in more positivity – create new, healthy habits and changes that benefit not only ourselves, but others.

Being kind is one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do for anyone. And besides, doesn’t it feel great to put a smile on someone’s face? Start by making a resolution to do random acts of kindness in your community.

Here are some simple ways you can show kindness:

1. Open a door or offer a seat to someone. 2. Call or text a relative or friend who lives alone. 3. Write a thoughtful note or letter to someone. 4. Bring someone cookies or other baked goods.