Volume 33, Number 6
June 2021
24 Pages
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Western Art & Gear Show set for June 5 In June & inside 1st Hurricane Season begins 1st-3rd 4th on Broadway celebration ....................... pages 1,2 5th Western Art & Gear Show ....page 1 5th-6th Silent Wings to commemorate D-Day ............page 6 th 6 D-Day 14th Flag Day 19th Juneteenth 20th Father’s Day 20th First day of Summer 20th The Longest Day: Alzheimer’s ........................page 11 Summer Showcase ......................page 15 Your most important checklist ...page 10 Lubbock Tornado book online .....page 13 Dialing area codes .......................page 16 Sign up for LBK alert ...................page 18 Donate your ‘junk’ to Goodwill ....page 23 Summer camps for kids ...............page 15 For Texas:
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Western art and gear collectors will have an opportunity to purchase new art pieces and meet the contributing artists and craftsmen from 6 to 11 p.m. June 5 at the Eighth Annual Summer Stampede Art and Gear Show at the National Ranching Heritage Center. The event will include nearly 100 art and gear pieces contributed by 31 Western artists and craftsmen. “Summer Stampede has always been family friendly,” said Dr. Scott White, NRHC director of collections, exhibits and research. “It’s not a juried art show or even an auction with bidding. It’s a sale followed by dining and dancing on the patio to the Western swing music of Jake Hooker and the Outsiders.” Limited tickets are available for Summer Stampede and can be purchased at 806-834-0469 or online at ranchingheritage. org/stampede. Cost is $75 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $100 for the general public and $1,500 for a table for 8 under the tent. (See Western Art, Page 3)
Nearly 100 Western art and gear pieces contributed by 31 Western artists and craftsmen will be for sale Saturday, June 5 at the Eighth Annual Summer Stampede Art and Gear Show. The sale items will include a pair of collector’s spurs from third-generation cowboy Jayson Jones of Nogal, N.M.
4th of July celebrations will begin with music concerts on July 1 & 2, with the annual 4th on Broadway celebration set for Saturday, July 3. See story on page 2 for details.
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4th on Broadway celebration events set for July 1-3 A new parade route, new kickoff concert location, and more is on tap for July’s 31st annual Fourth on Broadway. Organizers are planning an in-person outdoor experience with big changes coming to many aspects of the celebration to make it the best ever. The annual event takes place July 3. This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Sing.” One of the changes is the location of the kickoff concerts, with two evenings of
music scheduled. The annual Amigos La Raza on the Plaza on July 1 will feature Shelly Lares, South TX Homies, and Magnifico Siete. The Country Kickoff will be headlined by Aaron Lewis, at 7 p.m. July 2. Both will be held at Cook’s Garage. Another major change is the parade route. The parade begins at the corner of 19th Street and Canyon Lake Drive and runs northward to Joyland, via Canyon Lake Drive, and to Cesar E.
Chavez Drive inside Mackenzie Park. The new path includes less-restricted viewing areas throughout the parade route, better parking options, and a more comfortable experience for attendees on the grass of the park system. Parking is free. “Lubbock has been working for years to increase the utilization of this beautiful, historic park in East Lubbock,” said Broadway Festivals, Inc. president, Don Caldwell. “Since its
Sharon and Mack Fry have volunteered for years with 4th on Broadway.
origination in 1991, 4th on Broadway has moved various components of this celebration to Mackenzie Park from downtown Lubbock. “Re-routing the parade will finally bring the entire event together in Mackenzie to provide a more connected production throughout the day and evening for the community to enjoy.” Parade applications are available now through June 18. Hundreds of volunteers are needed in many areas, including parking lot attendants, photographers, information booths, and data collection. Volunteers also are needed to work many other areas throughout the event. Large groups are welcome, including businesses, civic
organizations, church groups, scouts, fraternities and sororities, and school groups. Sharon and Mack Fry are longtime volunteers with the event, having helped with the Early Settlers Luncheon held in previous years, assisting with the parade and helping with the stage décor. This year they will be running the volunteer center. “Fourth on Broadway is one of the greatest events in Lubbock and my favorite time of the year,” Sharon said. “It is so much fun to be involved in helping put it together, and then see everyone enjoying themselves at Mackenzie Park.” Volunteer registration is open at broadwayfestivals. com (See 4th on Broadway, Page 3)
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4th on Broadway celebration (Continued from Page 2)
Food and merchandise vendors are also important to the success of the celebration. With more people than ever before already operating a business without a traditional storefront, 4th on Broadway is putting a new emphasis on vendors to make 2021 the best year yet for both attendees and sellers. Applications for merchandise and food vendors also are available online. To learn more about this year’s 4th on Broadway at to participate in the various festivals.com or call 806Mackenzie Park or to sign up events, visit www.broadway- 749-2929.
Western Art and Gear Show (Continued from Page 1)
White said those attending the show will have an opportunity to view the art at the same time, purchase pieces at a listed price, and take the artwork home when they leave. After the first 30 minutes of the sale, the remaining pieces will be available to buyers from remote locations by access-
ing ranchingheritage.org/ stampede. The website will provide photos of sale items prior to the show but will not be activated for purchase until 30 minutes after onsite sales begin. “The pieces for sale are not just paintings and sculptures, although both will be in the show,” White said. “Silversmiths, spur and bit
makers, knife makers, and other traditional cowboy artists also will exhibit and sell items.” Summer Stampede is relatively new among Western art shows and takes a lower commission than most galleries. “Although the show is geared for art collectors, (See Summer Stampede, Page 5)
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Your mouth & teeth: Handle ’em like old cars – with care Most of us love to eat. And frankly, I never understood people who didn’t derive pleasure from eating. A friend one day told me she didn’t like to eat. She just ate to stay alive. I was shocked! I really had never thought of living like that. Eating is such an important part of our culture, at least my culture. Can you think of a celebration that doesn’t involve food? If it’s
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your birthday, you get to decide what you want to eat, right? That’s the fun part. But then what happens? That food must be digested. Let’s be real: celebration food is not normally just blueberries. Not only is it what you eat, but also how much you eat. We don’t always make the best choices with food, and that means our digestive tract has a lot of work for the rest of the evening. Then it’s time to go to bed. But before going to bed, you brush your teeth. Your mouth feels clean and refreshed. But is it really clean? That brings me to the topic of - the mouth. We are seniors. We have been around. And I have had a lot of dental work in my years. Some of you might be fortunate
to have had no dental work, but others have a mouth full of all kinds of dental work. Some have had accidents where their teeth were hurt. Others have implants. People have all kinds of problems, and dentists have various solutions from which we can choose. It isn’t as easy as it used to be to get my teeth clean. I have caps, and food gets stuck between the caps. Some teeth are missing. Caps sometimes cause the tooth to come away from the gums. And there are the dreaded
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we detox heavy metals, too. And I cannot do that well when someone is nursing a bad tooth. We know that hidden problems are in the teeth. Your digestive complaints can come from the mouth as well if you keep swallowing the infection. Halitosis, or bad breath is caused by having organisms in your mouth. You do not want that. Older people are more likely to have bad breath because with more dental work there are more places for food to be caught and bacteria to proliferate. Digestive complaints as well as bad breath are signs of having bacteria and other organisms in your oral cavity. Our teeth are like old cars: they need to be handled with care. They need constant upkeep. They require a great deal of maintenance. It isn’t likely that we can all keep our teeth to the end of our life. But, without a doubt, we can take care of our teeth the best we can. Now go check with your dentist to see if your gums have the bacteria associated with heart issues, and if you can’t find a dentist to do that, email me.
root canals. And my teeth are not as white as they used to be. The point is, you have your own picture to consider unless you are one of those really lucky people who have the kind of teeth I have ordered for my next life. You know the difficulties of having older teeth. But do you know there is a big connection between having bacteria around your teeth and gums and heart issues. And do you know if you have that kind of problem? And if you don’t, wouldn’t it be nice to know? When you know you have that kind of problem, you can do something about it. Just don’t wait too long. You need to go to a dentist that tests to see if you have the bacteria in your mouth, really around your gums, that causes heart issues. If you have it, they can fix it. If you don’t have it, then you don’t need to worry. Our bodies are dynamic and always changing, but Telling a woman to calm you do need to get that tooth down works about as well handled. I do nutritional as baptizing a cat. work to help people rid their bodies of the undesirable Do you ever get up in the infections whether they are morning, look at yourself in the mirror, and think – viral, bacterial, fungal or That can’t be accurate.” parasitic. Along with that,
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Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show (Continued from Page 3)
Bronze sculpture by award-winning Western artist Bruce Greene of Clifton, Texas.
some who attend just want to see great art, visit with the artists, have a wonderful dinner on the patio, and spend the evening dancing under the stars,” he said. Every art piece must meet the criteria of relating to ranching since the mission of the NRHC is to preserve and interpret the history of ranching in North America. The center is both an indoor museum with seven galleries and a 19-acre outdoor historical park with 53 authentic ranching structures moved, restored and preserved by the center. All but five structures
are between 100 and 200 years old. Although the NRHC only sells art once a year in June, Western art is on exhibit in the museum galleries throughout the year. “Western art and museum artifacts complement each other,” White said. Proceeds from the show benefit the restoration and educational programs of the center. Artists and craftsmen scheduled to exhibit their work include Russell Yates,
Edgar Sotelo, Peter Robbins, Tyler Crow, Bob Moline, Mike Capron, Teal Blake, Mary Baxter, Billy Klapper, Bruce Greene, Brian Asher, Wayne Baize, Jason Scull, Garland Weeks, Michael Tittor, Harold Holden, Billy Albin, Cotton Elliott, T.D. Kelsey, Baru Forell, Gary Dunshee, Rosie Sandifer, Emily McCartney, Jerry Lindley, Mikel Donahue, Jayson Jones, Herman Walker, Buddy Knight, Julie Oriet, Justin Asher and Mary Ross Buchholz.
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Silent Wings to commemorate D-Day The Silent Wings Museum will commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day. Free admission will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5 & 6. The event honors the sacrifices made by the Allied forces on the shores of Normandy, France, during a critical operation in World War II, on June 6, 1944. Vintage aircraft and jeeps, curator-lead artifact spotlights, education stations, and more will be available throughout the weekend. The Silent Wings Museum is located at 6202 N. I-27, Exit 9, in Lubbock’s old airport.
Three great deliveries for food Dear Folks, Since the Pandemic of 2020, some struggling restaurants have resorted to home deliveries through Door Dash and other services. We have been using D.D. long before 2020, so the 3 restaurants listed below are highly recommended by “Yours truly.” This list is based on quality of food, promptness, consistency, and packaging. The 3 are Rise and Shine Doughnuts, Steak Express, and P.F. Chang’s. In no particular order:
1. Steak Express – 606 W. Loop 289, 806-791-1000 9810 Indiana Ave., 806-794-2525 website: steakexpress.com Besides their wonderful steaks, also offered are sandwiches, salads, fabulous desserts, burgers, oven baked rolls, 13 sides, a kid’s menu, southern style teas, grilled chicken, shrimp, and salmon. Everything we’ve ordered has arrived hot and prompt. FYI their baked potatoes are huge and can easily be a “2-fer.” Also, their grilled shrimp are out of this world. Steak Express will not disappoint you. Take home menus are given with every delivery.
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ingredient choices are: jalapenos, cheese, potatoes, onions, sausage, eggs, and of course, bacon. Also offered are: tamales, bagels, croissants, biscuits and gravy, and biscuit sandwiches. Hours vary according to location, but generally are open from 5 a.m. till noon, or some at 1 p.m. An inside dining area is available and a drive-thru till 1 p.m.
3. P. F. Chang’s. 2906 W. Loop 289, 806-507-7020 website: PFChangs.com Folks, please take note, this local restaurant is a national franchise and arrived in Lubbock about 4 years ago. They are NOT listed in any phone book for a phone number, or address, or at all. I contacted the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to get local info. Since we order with Door Dash, all that comes up is a menu. So keep this info handy if you want to call for delivery, reservations, or whatever. They do provide a take-home menu. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday till 11 p.m. Everything we’ve ordered has been delicious. Their veggies are OOTW – especially the Brussels Sprouts and Fried Green Beans. The included sauces are yummy. We also love their egg rolls.
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I did purchase the 11 oz. can of Green Giant “Steam Crisp” (used to be Kiblets) in both varieties – white shoe-peg and the yellow crisp. Both are delicious, but be advised, this 11 oz. can now retails for $1.79. Till Next Month Happy Father’s Day to All Dads and Granddads, Cathy Easter Opinions come from everywhere, but only you can decide which ones you listen to and which ones you don’t.
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What’s your perspective? By Garrison Institute on Aging
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June is National Accordion Awareness Month…who knew! I think I will remember it as National Fruit and Vegetable Month. Hopefully, all of the outdoor plants you thought were dead, have begun to sprout and look better. I have some that look better now than they did before the February freeze. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is slowly re-opening. Our office remains closed to the public, but we are hopeful that soon we can open our doors to the ‘new normal.’ If you have questions about our services, call our office 806-743-7787 or 806-743-7821. Volunteers wanted. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers. As many of the non-profits sites have started to operate at full ca-
pacity, volunteers are needed. If you have a desire to get out and share your time and talents with those in need in the community, contact our office at rsvp@ttuhsc.edu or 806-743-7787. We will find the right place for you. The Care Partner Academy has continued with sessions via ZOOM. If you are interested in joining our sessions, please notify me via email at joan.blackmon@ ttuhsc.edu. You can join on a computer or via phone. Sessions are 40-50 minutes in length and can provide you with an opportunity to discuss topics with others in the community. Please contact 806-743-7787 for details or other resources. June is a special month for dads. They sometimes take a backseat to mom, but they can provide a wealth of advice and support. I would like to share a few wisdoms from my dad. • Do not lie. It may not get you right away, but it has a way of circling back.
Learn to appreciate what you have before time makes you appreciate what you had.
• Laugh at your father’s jokes. Someday you will be repeating them. • When Dad is teaching you to drive, try not to kill him. • Say your prayers every night before bed. • When a father is teaching you to fish, he is teaching you to enjoy nature. For those of you who don’t know, I came from a large family. When the small town next to our farm was starting a Little League, one of the organizers came to the house and asked my dad if he had any boys who might want to play. My dad, being a quiet man, thought for a moment and said, “I think I do. Do you need right handers or left handers?” Yes, we had both. ~ Any man can be a father; it takes someone special to be a daddy. Bless my dad and dads everywhere. Enjoy your life and stay safe. We will get through this together.
By Dr. Elva Edwards What is your perspective about health? It is good to think about it when you are not in a state of crisis, but when you are living an ordinary life. Here is mine: I believe our health can always improve. If you are older, you may not lose all of the labels you have accrued over time. You may still have a diagnosis of a disease process. But even then, you can get better. You can improve. And some people completely heal. It usually takes effort, sometimes more than we have, meaning it isn’t something to be judgmental about. Age has its process, but you and I both know people who are pretty old and are in pretty good health. I call them my models of how I want to grow older. They
never gave up. They set intentions each day whether they did it consciously or not. We are purpose-driven people. Use your spark of creativity to decide: what can I do today to improve my health? You make choices each day that make you just a little healthier whether it be a walk, a heavy-duty exercise program, preparing yourself a meal full of love and nutrition, or simply letting go of judgment you have toward yourself about not being perfect. Take a moment to enjoy that you are here now. Easier said than done sometimes, but it’s important to remember that we decide how others can treat us or make us feel.
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New administrative appointments at LISD The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendations of two appointments to the district’s administrative cabinet and two principal positions. Kenneth Casarez Kenneth Casarez will be returning to the district to
become chief innovation officer. He is currently the executive director of secondary education in Castleberry ISD. He began his more than 25-year career in education in 1994 teaching history at Cavazos Middle School. He has extensive administra-
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tive experience as a principal at Irons Middle School, and assistant and associate principal at Estacado High, Lubbock High, and Cavazos. Casarez replaces Dr. Lisa Ramirez who accepted a po- New administrative appointments at LISD are Vincent Garcia, Kelli Archer, Erin Gregg, and Ken Casarez. sition with the United States Department of ence in public relations and He has also served as assistant principal at Monterey journalism. Agriculture in April. and O.L. Slaton Middle Her husband, Elgin, is Erin Gregg Erin Gregg was appointed the band director at McCool School. He was also a teachexecutive director of com- Academy. She replaces Jeff er/coach at Smylie Wilson Middle School. munications and community Klotzman who is retiring. He replaces Philip Riewe Vincent Garcia relations. She has been with who has been appointed asVincent Garcia was apthe district since 2016, serving as the assistant direc- pointed principal at Irons sistant principal at Coronado tor of communications and Middle School. He has been High School. Kelli Archer community relations and with the district since 2001, Kelli Archer was apcommunications coordinator. and is currently associate pointed principal at Miller principal at Monterey High. She has extensive experiElementary. She has been with the district since 1999. She is currently assistant principal at Miller. She has extensive administrative experience, serving as literacy coach at Dupre Elementary and campus academic leader for English Language Arts and Reading. She was also a mentor teacher in Lubbock ISD’s New Teacher ● Fulltime Medical Director ● Pain & Symptom Management Academy. She has served in ● 24-Hour Support for Patient & Family ● Grief Recovery / Counseling Center teaching assignments at Williams and Harwell elemen● Non-Profit Serving 19 Counties Since 1987 tary schools. The Region’s ONLY Pediatric & Adult Hospice She replaces Kevin Booe who has been appointed principal at Overton Elemenwww.HospiceOfLubbock.org tary.
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Actually, scratch that last one. While the assurance of lovemaking was indirectly alluded to in movie trailers
Mostly missing in action were parents, although adults were often featured for comic relief.
and on theater posters, no such activity actually materialized on the screen. Leading the charge for these films was AIP—American International Pictures— who can take the credit—or the blame—for several innocuous but highly profitable releases from 1963 to 1965. Omnipresent in AIP’s stories were protagonists who When I started counting were young, slim and beaumy blessings, my whole life tiful. (And white, except turned around. – Willie Nelson for some musical guests.)
AIP had once focused on low-budget 1950s juvenile delinquent features such as Hot Rod Gang and High School Hellcats. Then, in 1959, Columbia Pictures’ beach-and-surf bash Gidget appeared. Its box-office success inspired the two biggest guns at AIP, Samuel Arkoff and James Nicholson, to order their writers to work up a fun-in-the-sun script that omitted such annoyances as morality lessons and parental involvement. The result was Beach Party. In AIP’s 1963 release, former American Bandstand teen-dreamboat Frankie Avalon was paired with volup-
Imagine a world where nobody is inconvenienced by school, parents or illness. Where life involves no work schedules, no church services, no money problems. Where nobody riots for civil rights, wreaks innercity destruction, protests an unjust war, embraces illegal drugs or murders prominent leaders. Welcome to the world of “clean teen” 1960s California beach party movies, whose key elements include eternal sunshine, skimpy swimwear, surfing scenes, nighttime bonfires, teen-oriented tunes, and the promise of (gasp!) sex.
tuous ex-Disney Mouseketeer Annette Funicello. It was an odd matchup of two attractive, dark-haired Italian-Americans, whereas the quintessential Golden State surf/beach devotee was actually a long-haired blonde of either sex. Dick Dale & the Deltones provided the music in Beach Party, with the surf-guitar wizard blasting a highly amplified instrument that was strangely unattached to any visible power source. Music was always an important feature. Later beach party flicks featured such diverse tune-makers as the Beach Boys, Little Stevie Wonder, Nancy Sinatra, James Brown, Lesley Gore, the Righteous Brothers and Little Richard (!). Annette later offered her take on the popularity of the beach party films. “It showed everybody’s dream of what they would like their summer vacation to be, especially those kids who didn’t live near water. Their
big dream was to come out to Malibu Beach and to surf and dance on the sand…It also showed that you could have fun without using vulgar language and without explicit sex scenes.” Frankie and Annette remained co-stars together in the later AIP offerings of Muscle Beach Party, Bikini Beach, Beach Blanket Bingo, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini, and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine. In 1987, 24 years after Beach Party appeared, Avalon, Funicello and Dale came together one last time in the nostalgic Back to the Beach. More a satire than another featherweight teen romp, it proved to be like many highschool reunions: fascinating but with a slightly depressing edge confirming that, no, you really can’t go home again. Detours in life may lead us to discovering places we never knew we loved. Embrace detours. – Anna Pereira
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How’s your most important checklist? By Frank Stepp Thompson & Associates Everyone knows the word “checklist.” It’s a line-byline list of specific items to check off. Have you considered your estate plan checklist? Here are a few items that should be at the top of that list. Do I have a will? Everyone should have a will. Having a will is one of the most important things to do for yourself and your family. Not only can a will legally protect your spouse, children, and assets, it can also spell out exactly how you would like things handled after you have passed on. Has the will been reviewed within the last five years, and does it still meet my objectives? Life situations change and so should your will. You should have periodic reviews of your estate plan. Do heirs or executor know where documents are located? An important step is to complete an estate planning inventory that details where the will is, titles, key to the Adaptability, curiosity and finding happiness in the little things aren’t just great personality traits. They’re tools that can help extend your life.
lock box, investment accounts, life insurance, etc. Your family will appreciate having your thoughts for funeral plans as well. Are those mentioned in the will to act on my behalf still acceptable? The executor is the person or institution named in the will to carry out your wishes. An executor typically offers the will for probate, takes action to protect the assets of the estate, makes distributions of property to beneficiaries and pays the debts and taxes of the estate. It is not a difficult role but a time consuming one. The person you named when you drafted your will, years ago, may not be up to the task today. The same is true for any named trustee or even more important, guardian of your minor children. A quick review of these roles is a good idea. Do I have powers of attorney? It is important for you to have a medical power of attorney and a durable or financial power of attorney. Keep these updated every two or three years. A medical power of attorney lets you name someone else to make decisions about your health care in case you are not able to make those decisions yourself. It gives that person (called your agent) instructions about the kinds of medical treatment you want.
The durable financial power of attorney is a simple way to arrange for someone to handle your finances if you become incapacitated. A durable power of attorney simply means that the document stays in effect if you become incapacitated and unable to handle matters on your own. Am I passing my assets in the most tax efficient manner? Many people support various charities during their lifetimes and desire to leave a gift to these charities upon their deaths. It is common for the will to contain language similar to: “I hereby give, devise and bequeath ___% of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to _____ charity, located at (address), Federal Tax ID #__________, for the charity’s general use and purpose.” While this is a generous act, it may not be structured in the most tax efficient manner. In the above case, the executor will have to calculate the value of the estate and then pass the appropriate value, either in dollars or assets, to the charity. If you have IRAs or other taxdeferred accounts, it would be a better idea to leave your gift to charity from these accounts, rather than from general estate assets, here’s why: • Distributions from IRAs to charities upon your death
avoid income tax, estate tax, and probate upon your death. You could leave a gift to charity from your IRA simply by changing your beneficiary designation. Any future changes can be made via the beneficiary designation form as well. • In the sample language above, the assets that will be left to charity, most likely, could have been left to heirs without any taxes associated but because of the language in the will, they were given to the nonprofit. Distributing assets to charity and heirs from the right “bucket” is an important item to check off your list. Outright instead of trust Do you leave the inheritance outright to your heirs or in a trust for them? This is a decision that will vary from family to family. Leaving inheritances in a trust can give you the ability to control how much and when funds are paid out to heirs. Or, if your heirs are responsible, leaving their inheritance in trust can provide protection from bankruptcy, judgements and possibly divorce. This is a decision that should be discussed with your attorney and estate planning professional. The estate planning checklist is the most important checklist you will ever make. From the Seniors are Special Newsletter, UMC Health System
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Honoring those with Alzheimer’s
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. To get involved, visit: www.alz.org/thelongestday/. The Lubbock Chapter has set Oct. 30 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
The Lubbock Arts Festival is set for July 24-25 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The exhibit will be “Out of This World! A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts, and Space Travel.” Artists from across the nation will be selling their work, with a special appearance by Christopher Jackson, Broadway and television star. Featured artist will be Ashton Thornhill.
Anderson named Dunbar principal Natalie Anderson has been elevated to school principal at the Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. She has extensive experience as an administrator and teacher in Lubbock ISD, most recently as assistant principal at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. She received her bachelor’s from Texas Tech University and her master’s from the University of Texas at Arlington. The Lubbock Partnership Network is an innovative Natalie Anderson collaboration with Lubbock ISD designed to continue improving learning outcomes at a group of schools in the Estacado High School feeder pattern by increasing their access to resources and educational partnerships. Dunbar Academy and Alderson, Ervin, and Hodges elementary schools are under the LPN umbrella. Anderson replaces Gabe Gillespie, Ph.D. who has been named the new principal at Stewart Elementary in Lubbock ISD.
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Staycation ideas to relax & recharge After a stressful year, we could all use some time away to relax and recharge. For everyone, a staycation may be just what the doctor ordered. With COVID-19 still a concern, home remains one of the safer places. Some may have compromised immune systems or have yet to receive the vaccine. Planning activities or a getaway close to home is a cost-efficient and safe way to explore new things and connect. “We’ve all spent more time at home than anywhere else this year and could use a mental getaway to help cope with life’s stressors,” says Lakelyn Hogan, Ph.D., Home Instead gerontologist and caregiver advocate. “But as we continue taking the necessary safety measures, staying close to home this season can be just as enjoyable as any trip, allowing you to safely spend quality time with loved ones.”
Feeling the effects of isolation Many have sheltered safely at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while some found silver linings during this time, such as learning a new skill, mastering technology or even perfecting their favorite recipe, being isolated from neighbors and family has had an immense impact on everyone’s mental well-being. In fact, according to a report from the AARP Foun-
A staycation can be a great alternative to a long trip. It can be a time to rest and relax.
getting immersed in a new culture and re-creating a getaway experience at home through food, music, decorations and more. • Be a tourist in your community. Explore local Staycation ideas attractions or great places Planning a staycation can in the neighborhood. Somebe the perfect way to refresh times it’s easy to forget your and recharge without breakcity’s hidden gems, so now ing the bank. Even someis a chance to discover something small like a virtual trip thing new and help support with family can positively the local economy. affect one’s mental health. • Take a trip down mem• Bring the vacation ory lane and share favorite home. Through the wonders vacation memories with famof technology, you can travel ily and friends. Swapping the world from your own stories with others may even living room by taking virtual result in new ideas for future tours of museums, national vacations. parks, and zoos. Take a re(See To relax & recharge, mote trip one step further by Page 18) dation and United Health Foundation, more than six in 10 adults age 50 and older reported experiencing social isolation since the pandemic began.
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I’m so old that: I have dialed a rotary phone (that didn’t even have an answering machine); Recorded a song I loved off a transistor radio onto a tape recorder; Watched a black and white TV (with fewer than 10 channels) that had foil on the rabbit ear antennas; Taken a long walk without counting the steps, and Eaten food I didn’t take pictures of.
Lubbock Tornado book online The Lubbock Tornado book has been out of print for many years, but an online book is available at www.WordPub.com. Click on the button on the right side of the screen that reads: Lubbock Tornado Book. You can view the book online or download a file of the book. A tornado packing fringe winds of 200 mph gouged a $200 million path of destruction through the heart of Lubbock at 9:46 p.m. May 11, 1970, killing at least 26 persons and injuring 2,000. The Lubbock Tornado is a unique picture magazine providing a graphic account of an unforgettable time, May 11, 1970. The magazine is compiled and edited by the men and women who survived its deadly blow and followed its path through the days that followed. Published on June 1, 1970, the 52-page magazine is available as an e-magazine in pdf format. Photo at right: The front cover of the Lubbock Tornado book is a photo of what was left of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The book is available free online at www.WordPub.com.
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‘Indian Reservation’ by the Raiders
Summer Showcase Concert Series set
The annual Summer Showcase Concert Series, offering live, original music, is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 19, in the Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. In addition to the free concerts, guests are encouraged to visit Buddy Holly exhibitions and the Fine Arts Gallery during Summer Showcase hours with free admission. Upcoming events are: July 29: The Joe Trevino June 10: Anthony Garcia June 17: Mariachi Mexico Band August 5: Darren Welch Lindo Group June 24: No Dry County July 1: Plain Brown Wrapper August 12: The Selfless Lovers July 8: Wendy Colonna August 19: Mike Pritchard July 15: Cathy Jewell Tribute Concert July 22: Joy Harris
Summer camps for kids Creative Summer Camp Sessions at LHUCA have a few openings for children ages 6 to 13. The camps at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts are set for June and July – June 7-11; June 21-25; July 5-9; and July 1923.Registration is online at lhuca.org/youthclasses.
Campers participate in activities such as visual art projects, drama and improvisation lessons, work in the clay studio, gallery and LHUCA facility tours, and movie screenings in the Firehouse Theatre. Camps will have two classes - those ages 6-9 and 10-13.
It was in 1958 when 20-year-old Paul Revere (born Paul Revere Dick) met fellow Idahoan Mark Lindsay, age 16. Paul ran a drivein restaurant west of Boise. One day, he began chatting with Lindsay when Mark delivered hamburger buns to Revere’s eatery. Both, they discovered, were consumed by a love of rock ‘n’ roll, and each had a yen to become musical professionals. A year later, keyboardist Revere formed the Downbeats, with Lindsay out front with his powerful, emotional voice and teen-idol good looks. Soon, the band changed its name and prepared for fame. In 1963, Paul Revere and the Raiders became the first rock act signed by mainstream Columbia Records, thus signing a radical departure from the mainstream Columbia releases of the day by the likes of Tony Bennett, Andy Williams and Doris Day. Decked out in Revolutionary War costumes and powered by the manic energy of Revere—he was often termed “the madman of rock ‘n’ roll”—the quintet became the house band on Dick Clark’s Where the Action Is, the mid-1960s American Bandstand spinoff. Revere once proclaimed, “We were visual and fun and crazy and were America’s answer to the British music invasion.”
With producer Terry Melcher (Doris Day’s son) at the recording-studio console, Paul Revere and the Raiders cut 13 Top 40 Columbia singles between 1965 and 1969. By the end of the decade, though, the success that had once come so easily seemed to be evaporating. Mark recorded as a solo act and released a Top 10 Columbia hit called “Arizona.” For all intents and purposes, though, Paul Revere and the Raiders seemed to be destined for the rock-star scrapheap. But, in 1971, “Indian Reservation” (a 1968 minor hit here by British artist Don Fardon) provided Paul’s group—now simply called the Raiders—with a comeback smash. It would become their only disc to reach Number One and would eventually become the biggest-selling 45 to that point in Columbia’s 82-year history. “Indian Reservation” chugged along in a downbeat minor key, with a hypnotic drum-and-bass combination powering the tune at a relaxed tempo while Revere’s electronic organ supplied the melody line. Later, lead vocalist Lind-
say explained, “[“Indian Reservation”] was going to be a [solo] Mark Lindsay single…It was my choice to put it out under the name Raiders.” The tune’s full title was “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian).” Songwriter John D. Loudermilk had composed it in 1959 as “The Pale Faced Indian” when he blended historical truth and pop-culture myth in a story that mourned the degradation of Native Americans by the white man: They took the whole Cherokee nation/Put us on this reservation Took away our ways of life/The tomahawk and the bow and knife Footnote: The Cherokees never actually went to a reservation. Once residents of a region that spanned five Southeastern states, they were taken to Indian Territory (much of it in the future state of Oklahoma) in the forced relocation that became infamous as the Trail of Tears. Just because you end up somewhere you didn’t think you would, doesn’t mean you aren’t exactly where you’re supposed to be.
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Covenant Health invested $76 million in community Last year, Covenant Health invested more than $76 million in improving the health of its communities by supporting organizations, programs and initiatives that create lasting change at the neighborhood level. Covenant Health announced its 2020 Annual Report to Our Communities. The report highlights how Covenant Health partnered across West Texas and eastern New Mexico to address the most difficult public health crisis of our time. In service to its mission of being steadfast in serving all, especially the poor and vulnerable, Covenant Health acted to provide short-term solutions while driving long-
term positive change by investing in communities to build a more equitable and sustainable future. “Covenant Health has a rich history in the Texas/ New Mexico region. While health care in our region has changed over the years, our commitment to fulfilling our mission, vision, values and promise have not waivered,” said Richard Parks, chief executive officer of Covenant Health. “During the trying times of the pandemic that began in 2020, our commitment to our communities strengthened in how we care for each other, especially our patients.” Tavia Hatfield is region-
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al director of Community Heath Investment. “Together, more than 6,000 caregivers throughout our region have provided hope for the hopeless and loving support for those most vulnerable in our communities,” Hatfield said. “Our caregivers have worked to find ways to best address and prioritize our region’s most challenging needs for our under-served populations.” Those areas of focus include: • Access to care • Mental and behavioral health • Homelessness and housing • Food insecurity These intentional investments make it possible for people to live their healthiest lives and allow the communities to reinvest in other vital programs. Caring for communities has never been more important.
Dialing area codes – mandatory by Oct. 24 Pretty soon you’ll need to dial area code 806 for all local calls Texans with phone numbers in the 806 area code will need to get in the habit of dialing 10-digits (area code and telephone number) for all local calls. It’ll be mandatory beginning Oct. 24. Important safety and security equipment, such as medical alert devices, and alarm and security systems, need to be programmed to use 10-digit dialing. According to a news release, the Federal Communications Commission issued an order on July 16 of last year that approved 988 as the three-digit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Several Texas area codes (254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940) have numbers
with a 988 prefix. Therefore, the news release says those areas must transition from seven-digit to 10-digit local dialing. All calls in the 806 area code, even local to local, will need the full 10-digit dial. The order requires all telecommunications providers to make any network changes necessary to ensure 988 access by July 16, 2022. “After the permissive dialing period, local calls dialed with only seven digits will reach a recording prompting them to hang up and dial again using both the area code with the seven-digit telephone number,” according to a news release from the Public Utility Commission. Beginning July 16, 2022, dialing “988” will route calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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The Post Tigers baseball team from years gone by: front: Leon Clary, Shorty Hester, Jimmy Redman, James Williams, Charles Chandler, Emmitt Goode, Bobby Beard, John Valdez, Pete Asebedo, and Nolan Williams; standing: Jackie Hays, (unknown), Johnny Wiggins, Billy Jones, Bill Holly, and Royce Anthony. Thanks to Gene King of Post, Texas, for the identifications.
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• Take advantage of the warmer weather. Getting outside has many mental and physical health advantages. Even just sitting outdoors and soaking up vitamin D can be beneficial. Plan a day at the park or take a stroll around the neighborhood to spend some much-needed time outdoors. If walks or trips to attractions aren’t possible because of mobility issues, a visit to the porch or patio can be a great alternative. Get family members in-
volved by pitching a tent in the backyard for a night under the stars. • Plan for future trips. Take the time to plan a future trip and consider places and destinations to visit when it is safer and more feasible. Make plans to give yourself a chance to relax and reconnect. Whether it be a trip to the park or enjoying virtual adventures from the comfort of the couch, fun activities can help maintain good mental and emotional health. www.homeinstead.com
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What is gluten & why all the fuss about it? nates all foods with gluten. It includes only gluten-free foods such as gluten-free whole grains: quinoa, buckwheat, sorghum, rice; alternative flours: almond flour, chickpea flour, coconut flour; What is gluten? Gluten is a group of pro- fruits, vegetables, legumes, teins found in the follow- nuts, seeds, eggs, fresh meat ing grains: wheat, barley, and fish, and dairy products. Many manufacturers label rye, and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). It helps packaged foods as “glutenfoods hold their shape by free” per the FDA’s regulaforming a glue-like sub- tion, making identifying gluten-free foods easier. stance. However, not all gluten-free Foods with gluten Gluten is present in all foods contain this label. food products that use wheat, Is gluten bad for you? Gluten is not bad for most barley, rye, and triticale flours. This means that bread, people. But people who crackers, pasta, bagels, suffer from the following wraps, breakfast cereals, and conditions may benefit from baked goods often contain avoiding foods with gluten: ● Celiac disease is an gluten. Other lesser-known foods autoimmune disease. Your with gluten may include body attacks itself whencondiments: soy sauce, ever you digest gluten. This cream sauces, ketchup, malt causes the villi in your small vinegar, barbecue sauce; intestine to fall off, which beverages: beer, malted prevents you from absorbmilkshakes, coffee creamer; ing essential nutrients. If soups, food coloring, chips, you continue to eat gluten granola bars, candy, veggie with this condition, you may burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, experience nutrient deficiencies, anemia, osteoporosis, fried foods. In some cases, naturally, infertility, and lymphoma of gluten-free foods may con- the small intestine. ● Non-celiac gluten sentain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. For sitivity. This condition has example, oats can be con- similar symptoms to celiac taminated if grown alongside disease but is an entirely sepwheat or processed on the arate condition that doesn’t cause intestinal damage to same machinery. the villi. What is a gluten-free ● Wheat allergy. This is diet? A gluten-free diet elimi- a food allergy to part of the wheat grain, which may or By Sameer Islam, M.D. Gluten-free foods are a hot commodity, and you may be wondering if you should hop on this diet trend. Is a gluten-free diet healthy?
may not be the gluten. Eating wheat or coming into contact with non-food products that use wheat-like cosmetics can trigger an allergic reaction. ● Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This condition causes the abnormal movement of waste through the large intestine.
ing a gluten-rich diet for 2 weeks and undergoing a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) blood test and small intestine biopsy. If you eliminate gluten from your diet before celiac disease testing, you won’t obtain accurate results.
Risks of going gluten-free
How to know if you Following a gluten-free have gluten-intolerance diet poses some risks. Glu-
A glutenfree diet increases your risk of the followSameer Islam, ing mineral M.D. and vitamin deficiencies: iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K. You can lower your chances of nutritional deficiencies by eating a varied and balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables, gluten-free whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fish, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A healthy glutenfree diet must include high
Gluten-intolerance is an ten-free doesn’t inherently increasingly common prob- mean healthy. In fact, removlem that causes uncomfort- ing foods with gluten from able symptoms after the your diet can result in nutriingestion of gluten. If you tional imbalances because struggle with brain fog, gluten-free products often diarrhea, constipation, bloat- contain low protein content ing, fatigue, and headaches and high fat, refined carb, regularly, you may have an and salt content. (See Eating gluten-free?, Page 21) intolerance. Following an elimination diet that removes all traces of gluten for 2-3 weeks can identify a glutenPick up a print edition intolerance. at any of our 100+ locations If you don’t throughout Lubbock or go online to notice any improvements durwww.WordPub.com ing your elimiclick on “Seniors” nation diet, you click on “Golden Gazette” most likely don’t choose a ‘pdf version’ have a gluten-inor a ‘flip-the-page’ version. tolerance. An elimination diet is the best test for glutenintolerance. But this test cannot Our 33rd year in publication Published monthly by Word Publications diagnose celiac www.WordPub.com disease. The diagnosis To subscribe to the Golden Gazette, call 806-744-2220. of celiac disease $ 24 for the year; $48 for two years. involves eat-
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Six keys to more successful investing ing the numbers get. Imagine an investment of $10,000 at an annual rate of return of 8 percent. In 20 years, assuming no withdrawals, your $10,000 investment would grow to $46,610. In 25 years, it would grow to $68,485, a 47 percent gain over the 20year figure. After 30 years, Long-term compounding your account would total $100,627. can help your This simple example also nest egg grow assumes that no taxes are It’s the “rolling snowball” paid along the way, so all effect. Compounding pays money stays invested. That you earnings on your reinwould be the case in a taxvested earnings. The longer deferred individual retireyou leave your money at ment account or qualified work for you, the more excitA successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, six basic principles may help you invest more successfully.
retirement plan. The compounded earnings of deferred tax dollars are the main reason experts recommend fully funding all tax-advantaged retirement accounts and plans available. Money left alone in an investment offers the potential of a significant return over time. With time on your side, you don’t have to go for investment “home runs” to be successful.
Endure short-term pain for long-term gain Riding out market volatility sounds simple, doesn’t it? But what if you’ve invested $10,000 in the stock market and the price of the stock drops like a stone one day? On paper, you’ve lost a bundle, offsetting the value of compounding you’re trying to achieve. The financial marketplace can be volatile. Still, it’s important to remember two things. First, the longer you stay with a diversified portfolio of investments, the more likely you are to reduce your risk and improve your opportunities for gain. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results, but the long-term direction of the stock market has historically been up. Take your time horizon into account when establishing your investment game plan. Second, during any given period of market or economic turmoil, some asset
categories and some individual investments historically have been less volatile than others. Bond price swings, for example, have generally been less dramatic than stock prices. Though diversification alone cannot guarantee a profit or ensure against the possibility of loss, you can minimize your risk somewhat by diversifying your holdings.
Spread your wealth through asset allocation Asset allocation is the process by which you spread your dollars over several categories of investments, usually referred to as asset classes. The three most common asset classes are stocks, bonds, and cash or cash alternatives such as money market funds. You’ll also see the term “asset classes” used to refer to subcategories, such as aggressive growth stocks, long-term growth stocks, international stocks, government bonds (U.S., state, and local), high-quality corporate bonds, low-quality corporate bonds, and tax-free municipal bonds. A basic asset allocation would likely include at least stocks, bonds (or mutual funds of stocks and bonds), and cash or cash alternatives. There are two main reasons why asset allocation is important. First, the mix of asset classes you own is a large factor — some say the biggest factor by
far — in determining your overall investment portfolio performance. The basic decision about how to divide your money between stocks, bonds, and cash can be more important than your subsequent choice of specific investments. Second, by dividing your investment dollars among asset classes that do not respond to the same market forces in the same way at the same time, you can help minimize the effects of market volatility while maximizing your chances of return in the long term.
Consider your time horizon in your investment choices In choosing an asset allocation, consider how quickly you might need to convert an investment into cash without loss of principal. Generally speaking, the sooner you’ll need your money, the wiser it is to keep it in investments whose prices remain relatively stable. Avoid a situation, for example, where you need to use money quickly that is tied up in an investment whose price is currently down. If you’ll need the money within the next one to three years, consider keeping it in a money market fund or other cash alternative whose aim is to protect your initial investment. Your rate of return may be lower than that (See Keys for investing, Page 22)
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fiber and omega fatty acids intake while being low in refined grains, fat, sugars, salt, and saturated fatty acids.
Not everyone should eat a gluten-free diet
before going gluten-free. Eating gluten-free in an attempt to diagnose and treat your symptoms without guidance from a doctor can result in more significant problems down the line. Celiac disease has a genetic link you can pass down to your children. You can also experience medical complications from celiac disease with continued exposure to gluten. Understanding the cause of your gut problems can make all the difference.
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The connection: arthritis & our 5 senses Keys for investing “Visiting your mom is helpful, but if you can do things together that incorporate activities, such as walking and gardening, that is more meaningful and has an amplified benefit. Finding time together is helpful.” Also, do what you can to avoid accidents, Turkas recommends. “Most injuries are accidents. Mitigate accidents and falls by making sure houses are clutterfree.” If someone is having difficulty with activities of daily living as a result of arthritis, Turkas suggests they engage an occupational therapist to do an assessment. “This professional can show someone how to get out of bed, shower and learn better ways of getting things off the floor or chopping vegetables. “Those types of techniques as well as tools – such as elevated toilet seats, shower transfer benches, and reachers that can help someone put on Help a loved one Risks of obesity If a loved one struggles with socks – can make a difference. Extra weight also may in- sensory loss or arthritis, you So too can extra help at home. Check out Arthritis.org for crease some risks of sensory can help them be more active loss. to improve their health, too, more information and other resources, including a help line, For example, overweight Turkas said. arthritis insights assessment, information about the Arthritis “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward Foundation’s Walk With Ease one another, because, “God opposes the proud but program and connect groups shows favor to the humble.” to get in touch with others who Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty are living with arthritis. hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your - Agingsenses.com anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Although movement is not among the five key senses, lack of mobility from arthritis and related conditions is associated with being overweight and obesity, which might further aggravate sensory loss, experts say. What’s the connection? Not only can excess weight lead to joint damage from pressure on joints, fat itself is chemically active, releasing inflammatory biochemicals that speed the destruction of cartilage and joints. Furthermore, excess weight, pain, fatigue and stiffness that result from arthritis make it more difficult to stay physically active and maintain a healthy weight, explains Nick Turkas, director, Health and Support for the Arthritis Foundation. According to the most recent estimates, more than 54 million people in the U.S. have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, including nearly half (49.6 percent) of those age 65 and over.
and obese individuals are at an increased risk for several eye issues including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Other conditions such as retinal vein occlusions, floppy eyelid syndrome, stroke causing visual loss, and thyroidrelated eye diseases have also been linked to obesity. “Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do to alleviate the effects of arthritis,” Turkas said. Physical activity is an important step to losing or maintaining weight. When you have arthritis, being active can be painful and difficult, but even small increases in activity can make a difference, Turkas said. “You don’t need to be a marathon runner, but walking, stretching, getting in the water, biking, gardening, washing the car – those activities can make a big difference for people in alleviating pain and preventing injuries.”
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possible with more volatile investments such as stocks, but you’ll breathe easier knowing that the principal you invested is relatively safe and available. Conversely, if you have a long-time horizon, you may be able to invest a greater percentage of your assets in something that might have more dramatic price changes but that might also have greater potential for longterm growth. Note: Before investing in a mutual fund, consider its investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses, all of which are outlined in the prospectus, available from the fund. Consider the information carefully before investing. An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
extended time. When the price is high, your fixeddollar investment buys less; when prices are low, the same dollar investment will buy more shares. A workplace savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan that deducts the same amount from each paycheck and invests it through the plan, is one of the most wellknown examples of dollar cost averaging.
Buy and hold, don’t buy and forget
Unless you plan to rely on luck, your portfolio’s long-term success will depend on periodically reviewing it. Maybe economic conditions have changed the prospects for a particular investment or an entire asset class. Circumstances change over time, and asset allocation will need to reflect those changes. Another reason for periodic portfolio review: your various investments will likely appreciate at different rates, which will alter your asset allocation without any action on your part. If you don’t review Dollar cost averaging: your holdings periodically, investing consistently you won’t know whether and often a change is needed. Many Dollar cost averaging is people choose a specific a method of accumulating date each year to do an shares of an investment by annual review. purchasing a fixed dollar Zach Holtzman, amount at regularly sched- Holtzman Wealth Strategies uled intervals over an
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Goodwill wants your junk - that’s how lives are changed Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas stands by its conviction that “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” The bottom line: Goodwill absolutely wants your junk. Local non-profits fund critical programs and services by selling donated goods, and they want your gently used items, too. Goodwill relies on donated goods to support mission services, said Robin Raney, CEO and president of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas. “We get stuff, we sell stuff, and we change lives. Nothing goes to waste. Items not sold or not saleable in our stores and boutique are recycled or baled and sold as salvage. “No matter how we sell your donations,” Raney said, “we generate revenue to fund the reason why we do what we do – create job opportunities for people with barriers
cal social enterprises.” to employment.” Each time you donate Over the past three years, Goodwill in Lubbock has something, you are not just served almost 2,000 area decluttering your closets; residents just through its Training, Placement and Life Skills Program (T-PALS). Whether it is an unemployed person who may have a disability, a neighbor recovering from substance abuse, or someone who may have served prison time for a nonviolent crime, Goodwill helps them overcome barriers to employment. The scale on which Goodwill receives and sells donated goods and put the proceeds to work serving communities is staggering. Last year, the sale of donated goods led to 288,000 people nationwide getting back to work. “We hope to being heightened awareness around donating the things in your closet that no longer ‘spark joy,’ and hope you all will continue supporting your lo-
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas 715 28th St. * Lubbock, TX 79404 * 806-744-8419 www.goodwillnwtexas.org rraney@goodwillnwtexas.org Store locations and truck site donations: United Supermarket Parking Lots 82nd & Boston Monday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 50th and Indiana Thursday - Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Closed Wednesday) Walmart 4th and Frankford Thursday - Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Closed Wednesday)
you are changing lives. - Robin Raney is CEO & President of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas.
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. – GREEK PROVERB
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