Golden Gazette May 2018

Volume 30, Number 5

In May & Inside

May 2018

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

Chamber to host National Day of Prayer, May 3

5th & 6th – Gem & Mineral Show page 6

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2018 Chuck Walker Memorial Community Prayer Lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

This year’s event was named in memory of Chuck Walker, a good friend and past Lubbock Chamber Executive Committee Board Member.

“Chuck was a great friend to not only the Chamber, but to me as well,” said Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber President and CEO. “Chuck worked for FirstCare Health Plans and played an instrumental role in helping Lubbock Chamber members receive more affordable health insurance for their employees.

“Chuck was also an extremely ef-

10th – ‘Habitat’ benefit ........... page 7

Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society’s Show & Sale, May 5, 6

May is Older Americans Month 1st – May Day 4th – ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’....... page 22 4th & 5th – Friends of Library Sale .. page 7 5th – Voting Day 5th – Cinco de Mayo 5th – Storytellers page 16

13 – Mother’s Day th

19th – Armed Forces Day 28th – Memorial Day 10onTuesday ...... page 2 Dog Park opens .. page 3 Watering restrictions ... page 5

The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a show and sale May 5-6 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adults $4, seniors $3, children ages 6-12 $2, under 6 free. Scouts, military and peace officers in uniform are free. A discounted 2-day pass will be available at the door.

fective leader on our executive committee board as well as several other committees. He had a huge impact on the Chamber,” McBride said.

The luncheon is held each year in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. Local business leaders will offer prayers for the nation, state, community and families.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. L. Ken Jones, chancellor emeritus of Lubbock Christian University and acting CEO of Interim Health Care.

Jones is the author of “Leadership After God’s Own Heart” and “The Ultimate Leader,” and his remarks will include thoughts on living a life of joy and peace, emphasizing unity and the importance of faith in the workplace.

Music will be provided

by Texas Tech University gospel choir, Visions of Light.

Tickets are on Dr. L. Ken Jones sale for $50, but Chamber members will receive a discounted ticket price of $35.

Visit LubbockChamber.com to learn more and reserve a seat or call the Lubbock Chamber office at 806761-7000.

The show will feature vendors with jewelry, loose stones, rough, cabs, slabs, geodes, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, and lapidary tools.

There will be a silent auction and hourly door prizes, and drawings for two grand prizes, numerous free exhibits and demos, and big rocks you can touch.

The kid’s area will have games and grab bags, and displays by the youth members.

Proceeds support the Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society, a 501c3, and scholarships in the Earth Sciences at Texas Tech University.

In conjunction with the show and sale, the Lubbock society will be hosting the South Central Federation of Mineral Societies 2018 Annual Convention.

Registration forms for the convention can be found at www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org or on Facebook.

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WE NEED

INTAG V E MEDICAL OBJECTS

As we celebrate our centennial we ask for your help in obtaining vintage medical objects, and historical pieces relating to Covenant Helath.

This includes St. Mary of the Plains Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Lubbock Memorial Hospital, Lubbock General Hospital, and Lubbock Sanitarium Hospitals.

VINTAGE MEMORABILIA CAN BE ALMOST ANYTHING! Glass syringes • Photos • Postcards Doctor's medical bag • Advertisements Pins • Uniforms • Vintage stethoscopes Old medical books (pre I950)

HOW DO I LEND OR DONATE MY ITEMS?

If you would like to participate please call or email us at (806) 725-8855 ||| Covenant100@covhs.org

10 on Tuesday: Keep Lubbock Beautiful

The City of Lubbock Keep Lubbock Beautiful organization is unveiling a new litter prevention program called “10 on Tuesday.”

The new program encourages individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and schools to work toward a clean, litter-free city.

Litter is a leading preventable environmental problem, and everyone had the power to stop it.

The 10 on Tuesday program calls on individuals and groups to remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday.

Raquel Mullen is the Keep Lubbock Beautiful staff liaison.

“We hope this new program motivates people of all ages to do the right thing to prevent and end litter,” Mullen said.

“We will work with individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and school partners to bring the 10 on Tuesday litter prevention program to people across our community.

“We will provide businesses, civic groups, and schools re-

sources to help them maintain the cleanliness of their communities, recycle certain litter, and further reduce the volume of trash entering our landfill and waterways,” Mullen said.

Signing up is easy. Visit mylubbock.us/10onTuesday to become a partner in the fight against litter.

The City of Lubbock Keep Lubbock Beautiful organization is dedicated to educating the community about litter abatement, recycling, and beautification to help preserve the health and promote the economic and social prosperity of the city.

To find out how to make a difference, go to www.keeplubbockbeautiful.org or call at 806775-3149.

Teacher: “If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven.”

Teacher: “No, listen carefully.

If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven.”

Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and

another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Six.” Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven.”

Teacher: “Johnny, where do you get seven from?”

Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a cat.”

Golden Gazette • May 2018 • Page 3

Canyon Run Habitat receives $10,000 grant Dog Park opens Canyon Run Dog Park in Mackenzie Park is open.

Amenities for the dog park include a 2.64-acre large dog area for dogs 30 pounds and over, a 1.02 acre small dog area for dogs under 30 pounds, double gates, sidewalks, benches, shade trees, a restroom, and dogfriendly water fountains.

The Canyon Run Dog Park is the first of two recently constructed dog parks to open and is located inside Mackenzie Park on Cesar E. Chavez Drive west of Joyland Amusement Park.

The second dog park, Hub City Unleashed, is located inside Clapp Park and will open in May. Canyon Run Dog Park will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Listed below are the rules for City of Lubbock dog parks: Dog Park Rules Use park at your own risk. Owners are legally responsible for the actions and behavior of their dog(s) at all times.

Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the dog park. Dog waste must be cleaned up by their owners immediately. Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog(s) with leash readily available. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years old. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. Dogs should be under voice control. Excessive barking is not allowed. All dogs must wear a collar with a current rabies tag and identification. Owners should fill any holes their dog(s) digs.

Prohibited: Human and dog food and treats Glass containers Dogs in heat Sick dogs Aggressive dogs Puppies under 4 months Please call 911 in case of emergency.

Just plain old good advice

By Derodave Years go by in the blink of an eye. Don’t marry young.

Live your life. Go places. Do things - if you have the means or not. Pack a bag and go wherever you can afford to go.

While you have no dependents, don’t buy stuff - any stuff.

See the world. Look through travel magazines and pick a spot. GO!

Lubbock Habitat for Humanity has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of West Texas to help fund the construction of a Habitat home.

The Community Foundation of West Texas grant will be used to help fund the construction of a Habitat home.

“Lubbock Habitat appreciates the Community Foundation of West Texas supporting its affordable housing construction program,” said Marie Hanza, executive director, Lubbock Habitat for Humanity. “Lubbock Habitat will combine these funds with other donations to build a home which can be purchased by prospective Habitat homeowner.”

Lubbock Habitat is a nonprofit organization serving

the Lubbock area by constructing and then making available for purchase affordable housing for low-tomoderate income individuals.

Since 1987, Lubbock Habitat has built 137 homes, providing shelter for more than 464 adults and children.

For more information, visit www.lubbockhabitat.org or call 806-763-4663.

Statistics show that homeownership provides stability because an individual is secure, knowing where they will be living in the future.

Children do better in school.

Habitat homeowners become self-reliant because of the construction skills they learn building on their home or another prospective Habitat homeowner.

Established in 1981, the Community Foundation of West Texas is a regional philanthropic entity created by and for the people for the Texas South Plains region. In 2015, the community Foundation and its affiliates awarded more than $1.7 million in grants and scholarships, funding projects of hundreds of nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. Visit www.communityfoundationofwesttexas.org to learn more.

Individuals interested in becoming a Habitat homeowner should call the Habitat office at 806-763-4663 and have their name placed on the mailing list to receive information for the next open application period.

Garrison Institute on Aging

“Celebration of Health & Wellness" Judy Fleming, CI-CPT Fitness Director Wellness Today

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Carillon Windsong 4002 16th St. *NOTE*: New Location Event is free and open to public. Snacks Provided.

For details, call 806.743.7821 or visit www.ttuhsc.edu/aging

If you would like to be added or removed from mailing list, please call 806.743.1217.

Page 4 • May 2018 • Golden Gazette May brings many great opportunities to get out and visit a variety of establishments.

Cactus Theatre - The Kiefer Sutherland Band is coming to the Cactus Theater, at 7:30 p.m. May 1.

Kiefer Sutherland has been an actor for 30+ years and has been on the recording and perfuming route as well.

Tickets range from $25 to $32.50. Call Cactus Theatre, 762-3233.

First Friday Art Trail The First Friday Art Trail is a monthly evening celebrating the arts in downtown Lub-

By Garrison Institute on Aging bock and beyond. This event is free. It is a self-guided public art happening. A free Citibus trolley service will take you to all the stops on the trail in downtown Lubbock. www.ffat.org Junior Vasquez - Enjoy tacos, a heated patio, and live music from Junior Vasquez at Fuzzy’s Tacos South, 10101 Slide Road on May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, and May 29.

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great place to explore and learn, regardless of your age. Welcome to the world of “Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body.” Based on the 1992 book by the same name, this science-in-disguise exhibit is the place where kids can get answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty and stinky questions they love to ask about the human body.

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The Garrison Institute on Aging Healthy Aging Lecture Series will host a session at 3 p.m. May 23 at Carillon Windsong Building, 4002 16th St. The speaker will be Judy Fleming CICPT of Wellness Today. The topic will be Celebration of Health & Wellness and offer opportunities of all abilities to get and stay in shape. Getting and staying fit can have benefits for all including those who have any chronic disease. Admission is free.

Call 743-7821 for details.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a non-profit program located at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center under the Garrison Institute on Aging. RSVP is a nationwide organization created for people 55 years of age and older who have a lifetime of experience to share with their local community. If you are interested, contact the office

TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

at 806.743.7787.

Looking for volunteers: Lubbock Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers as well as assistance in office. Contact LMOW at 806.792-7971.

Hospice of Lubbock is in need of volunteers that can provide 1-2 hours per week to individuals facing a terminal illness. Contact Cheryl at 806-795-2751. Free training is provided.

Windmill Nursing and Rehab is in need of volunteers to visit with residents.

If you have a special talent for entertainment – it would be a welcome event for residents. Contact Julie Balderas, 473-5108.

South Plains Food Bank is looking for volunteers at the reception desk, in sorting donations, and assisting in special events. Contact Berry Massey, 763-3003.

Exodus Prison Ministries provides Bible correspondence courses to assist inmates in living a positive and productive life. Contact 791-3673.

Grace Health System is in need of volunteers who can serve a 4-hour shift. Stop by the gift shop, 2412 50th St., to pick up an application.

Contact 788-4099.

Children’s Connections, Inc. is in need of a volunteer who can assist in managing videos and materials and organize materials for family specialists. Contact Cari Collins at 800-456-4862 or 806-745-7995.

Volunteer’s assignments can vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you and will be just right for you. For details, contact the RSVP office at743-7787.

May 13th is Mother’s Day. Whether your Mom is still with you in person or in your dreams - thank her for the gift of life. “All mothers have intuition. Great mothers have radar!” “A mother’s sacrifice is not giving birth.

It is nine months without wine.”

See ya’ll next month.

Golden Gazette • May 2018 • Page 5

Watering restrictions in force now through Sept.

The City’s spring and summer irrigation restrictions are in effect and will continue through Sept. 30.

Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight.

No irrigation allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Other year-round restrictions outlined in the City’s Water Use Management Plan ordinance, include: Irrigation schedules · Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week year-round · Irrigation schedules are

Vote FOR the Responsible Way Forward

In the May 5 election, vote for Proposition A. • Voting FOR Proposition A is the first step in resolving a money drain to taxpayers.

• The Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum cost more to operate than it makes in revenue.

• The deferred cost of the auditorium and coliseum maintenance is estimated to be more than $14 million to repair the facilities, to bring up to building code and to ADA standards.

• Discussions are in place for a facility that will satisfy dirt floor events and other types of events for which the Municipal Coliseum is not currently suitable.

• If voters approve the ballot measure, title to the property would revert back to Texas Tech University, as was dictated by the original state legislation that created the facilities.

TTU has agreed to cover costs of demolition.

based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday & Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 – Tuesday & Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday Other year-round restrictions · Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit · Irrigate landscape without runoff · Do not irrigate during precipitation events · Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week The City of Lubbock commends its customers for significant amount of water that has been conserved over

the past decade. We ask that all residents and businesses continue to be considerate and efficient with their water usage in an effort to conserve water and reduce overall demand so water supplies can be preserved for decades to come.

Effective water conservation is a long-term continuous effort.

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By James K. White

A local sage has advised me, “Adept authors almost always avoid alliterations.”

Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937) spent most of a huge family fortune studying and amassing specimens for his colossal zoological collection. He employed more than 400 professional hunters and was fascinated with the “art” of domesticating wild animals.

One of his more famous stunts involved riding in a zebra-drawn carriage as he arrived at Buckingham Palace.

Lord Rothschild would likely have been enthralled

by feats that scent-detecting dogs can now perform. Some canines can sense and signal when they discover certain human afflictions, even cancers.

Of course dogs have also proved invaluable in finding illegal drugs. In a similar vein, a group of specially trained hounds have been taught to alert on both stolen paintings and pilfered archeological treasures. I taught my dog to eat a biscuit.

Nature is forever amazing me. In recent decades, bark beetles have busied themselves attacking and destroying Pinus contortas

(lodgepole pines) to such an extent that survival of the iconic trees was considered to be in doubt.

The last few years, lodgepole conifers have fought back. Many of the trees have begun to excrete large quantities of sticky sap that has killed millions of the voracious bark beetles.

The surname Kellogg was derived from a name meaning “hog killer.” The Kellogg brothers built a financial empire marketing corn flakes to the world. A small bit of irony: Those siblings whose name means “hog killer” were both vegetarians. Rich

The Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society presents the

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vegetarians.

On April 10, 1815, Mount Tambora exploded with a thunderous volcanic boom.

That eruption simmered and spouted for 10 days. The Indonesian Island of Sumbawa was pretty much destroyed.

Additionally, human devastation on a large scale transpired in North America and Europe.

Dust from the Tambora discharge regionally blocked out the sun for months. The extent of the damage became apparent during the following year. 1816 was known as “the year with no summer.”

In New England, unseasonable freezes continued well into June. Very few crops matured or provided anything edible. In Europe conditions were even worse.

Historians estimate that in excess of 200,000 Europeans perished from starvation and malnutrition-related illnesses.

It was in the 1960’s when McDonald franchise folks decided that Catholics would love to buy HulaBurgers to eat on Fridays during Lent.

The sandwich was just like a hamburger except the meat was replaced with a thick slab of pineapple.

The HulaBurger did not sell well. Soon HulaBurger was replaced with Filet-O-Fish.

Dear God, We read Thomas Edison made light. But in Sunday school they said you did it.

So I bet he stole your idea. – Sincerely, Donna

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‘Cocktails that Give Back’ to benefit Habitat, May 10 Habitat for Humanity will host ‘Cocktails that Give Back’ from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Texas Tech Club, west side of Jones AT&T Stadium.

Admission is $10 per person and includes a wine and beer bar (two complimentary tickets included) and a selection of hors d’oeruvres.

100% of the admission goes directly to Lubbock Habitat for Humanity.

By attending “Cocktails that Give Back,” you will be supporting the non-profit that makes affordable homeownership possible in Lubbock for low- to moderate-income individuals. Homeownership creates strength, stability and self-reliance.

Many Lubbock citizens live in inadequate housing conditions, creating barriers to opportunity, success, stability and health.

Lubbock Habitat’s homeownership efforts help individuals and families achieve the independence needed to build a better life.

Some of the Habitat home owners will be in attendance and can talk about what it means to them to be able to own their own home.

If you are already “booked” for this date, but still want to support Habitat, you can write a check, pay by credit card, or come by the office.

Lubbock Habitat for Humanity, 2910 Ave. N, Lubbock, Texas 79411, 763-4663.

Trustpoint Rehab recognized among top 10% in United States

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock has been named in the Top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States for the third year.

The hospital’s care was cited as being patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely.

“We strive to deliver this higher level of care as our standard,” said Craig Bragg, CEO of Trustpoint.

“We are proud to be recognized as a top performing organization, but we certainly don’t take it for granted.

“Our staff is exceptionally passionate about helping patients reach their full potential through the care we provide.

“We work daily to ensure patients are reaching their highest levels of ability and independence.”

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital

of Lubbock was ranked in the Top 10 percent from among 870 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.

“If you take into account that a national study has previously shown that inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide better long-term results for patients, being ranked at the top of that group validates the quality of care we provide,” says Dr. Roger Wolcott, medical director at Trustpoint.

“To provide the highest level of rehabilitative care available in the United States to our own community is truly rewarding,” Bragg says.

“This means our family, friends, and neighbors don’t need to leave West Texas to receive the best care available.”

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BOOK SALE! May 4-5, 2018 9 am - 5 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Covenant Health documentary celebrates 100 Years of health care Covenant Health and KTTZ have partnered together to release a historic documentary that looks back at the last 100 years of health care in Lubbock.

Titled “Keeping the Covenant,” the 1-hour documentary reveals Lubbock’s growth and touches on the Depression years, segregation in Lubbock, and religion, when hospitals with Catholic and Methodist foundations merged.

Paul Arrington is regional vice president, strategic services with Covenant and served as executive producer of the documentary.

“Stories are meant to be shared as they change and move people in a unique way,” Arrington said. “The documentary tells the story

of Covenant’s rich 100-year history of providing a Christian ministry of healing for our community.”

“Covenant’s growth over the years and our Centennial celebration mirrors the growth of Lubbock as health care was and is a foundational part of what makes Lubbock and the South Plains such a special place to live.”

The documentary was created from real stories about real people and events that shaped Covenant Health’s

history as told by caregivers and community supporters.

The film represents storytelling based on the collective work of Covenant Health, KTTZ/Texas Tech Public Media, Don Caldwell Entertainment and Digital Base Productions. This documentary was a collaboration of all local, creative talents.

“Keeping the Covenant” will available for streaming from https://tv.kttz.org/ local-productions/keepingthe-covenant/

‘Columbia’ A “Columbia 15 Years After” exhibit will be on display through June 17 at the Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. Interstate 27.

The exhibit commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Columbia tragedy and the international outpouring of sympathy that followed.

The display will also fo-

cus on the Columbia space shuttle program, the crew, and the 80 experiments accomplished during the mission.

The Silent Wings Museum, Texas Tech University’s Southwest Collection/ Special Collections Library, The Texas Aviation Heritage Foundation, and NASA

Flight Operations have partnered to produce the exhibition to commemorate the 2003 tragedy.

Silent Wings is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays.

Admission varies. www. silentwingsmuseum.com.

Golden Gazette • May 2018 • Page 9

Look! Look! Spring is here!

By Margaret Merrell What a welcome sight!

Spring is a popular season for plants, animals, trees, and all the earth, and all of mankind.

We can look out our windows, or sit on the porch or patio and watch the wonderful world change right before our eyes. The sunrises and and sunsets become more beautiful with every passing day.

Yesterday I was sitting quietly outback, and a large, male robin made a smooth landing on the top of my wooden fence. There was just enough sunlight to show off his beautiful red feathers as he stretched this way and that, always keeping his bright eyes moving. He finally settled down in a comfortable perching manner as if he planned to take time out for a rest.

When I lived in East Texas, I learned a lot about hummingbirds. They stay together in colonies, and some say they travel together, but not until their “scouts” let them know it is spring where they plan their next migration.

We were lucky enough to have observed a number of scouts over the years. The feeders were filled and hung in their places, and sometimes the scouts hung around for a week or two before in a blink they were gone. Maybe a few days and maybe longer, we would look out and see many of the little grey

hens and a few brightly colored male hummingbirds buzzing around the feeders.

We could not help but believe the scouts deserved a “job well done” banner.

Back to Mr. Robin. I did not see him again for several days, but when the dogs were inside the house barking at the front door, I went to see what all the racket was about.

Perched on the rim of a large decorative flower pot, was Mr. Red Breast himself,

preening in the morning sun. Now, if I see a flock of robins any time soon, I will believe they too, may use “scouts” to lead them on their safe return to the neighborhood.

Look! Look at the world around you. Discover as many seasonal dramas taking place right in your own yard.

You may discover some new ones along with some old ones.

Watch and enjoy every little creature as they go

about their spring chores. Their work changes with the seasons.

Fall is an interesting time. I was blessed to find myself surrounded by migrating butterflies one fall.

Happy looking and welcoming to spring all over the land.

Blessings for all of the new life and new beginnings we enjoy.

Downtown Bible Class Every Sunday

14th & Avenue O in downtown Lubbock

Calvin Gray, Teacher

This quarter we’ll be studying Corinthians.

Ann Apple, Organist

The Downtown Bible Class cordially invites you to attend Bible classes each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the west end of the Legacy Event Center at 14th St. and Avenue O. The music begins at 9:30. We sing the old hymns that everyone knows so well.

Our teacher, Calvin Gray, teaches the lesson from 9:45 until 10:15.

Come at 9 a.m. for coffee, donuts and Christian fellowship.

Ann Apple will be playing beautiful hymns on the great organ in the sanctuary.

It is a very relaxed atmosphere, and we know you will enjoy it.

Coffee & Fellowship at 9 a.m.

Hymns & Bible Lesson 9:30 to 10:15

Christian Ministry Since 1928

Downtown Bible Class is broadcast live on KFYO radio 790 AM & 95.1 FM starting at 9:45 each Sunday morning.

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Roy Acuff, a Yo-Yo & the computer nerds

By Charlotte Davidson Roy Acuff, the”King of Country Music” was a singer, fiddler, music publisher, and an expert with a yo-yo.

When I went to work as public relations manager and copywriter for Opryland Theme Park and the Grand Ole Opry in the late 70s, Roy was the unofficial ambassador of the Opry, performing every weekend as the big red curtain went up.

He had also gotten international attention when he got president RichCharlotte ard NixDavidson on to try his hand at yo-yoing on stage the night the Opry moved from the Ryman Auditorium to the new Opry House on

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Roy Acuff also taught me how to yo-yo.

It was 40 years ago in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on a gloomy rainy Friday afternoon while we were waiting for the fog to lift so we could fly back to Nashville after a weeklong media trip in the Windy City.

We sat around reading the monitor and waiting. Two hours went by and then he asked, “Charlotte, do you know how to yo-yo?

“No sir, I don’t,” I answered.

“Want to learn?” he said.

“Yes sir; you bet.” I was ready.

So, we went down the corridor to a place that would let us be “string length” from hitting anybody, and he pulled out a couple of Cousin Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff on stage at the Grand

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Ole Opry in Nashville. Best friends off stage, they had been performing together since the 40s. She was a hillbilly girl from Grinders Switch with the price tag still on her hat when she was on stage. Off stage she was Mrs. Henry Cannon, a graduate of Ward Belmont College, a prestigious finishing school, with a house next door to the governor’s.

bright orange Duncan yoyos and handed one to me.

After about half an hour, a plane landed and a bunch of rushing businessmen with briefcases came in the door closest to us. We kept yoyoing.

One of the guys came up to Roy. “What do you call that?”

“I call it a yo-yo,” Mr. Roy said, laughing and shaking his head. After the man walked away Mr. Roy asked,

“Where did that plane come from – Mars.”

At the end of an hour, I had the hang of it and a new yo-yo.

Fast forward about 20 years, and I was the project manager and writer for a big big insurance company in Nashville. There were computers on every desk and a fleet of little I.T. guys in charge of seeing that they all worked. Mine didn’t. But,

(See Roy Acuff, Page 11)

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Roy Acuff, yo-yo & nerds (Continued from Page 10)

getting one of these guys to come out of the “techie cave” downstairs and work on my computer was impossible. They were the perfect elite “computer nerds,” and you were at their mercy.

One day I walked by their area and discovered that the “techies” had discovered the yo-yo. Every desk had a yoyo on it. Big ones, tiny ones, spinners, poppers, neon, lighted – the latest and greatest. A couple of guys were trying to make theirs crawl up the string. News flash.

“The nerds couldn’t yo-yo.”

And, boy were they trying.

I went home that night, pulled out my Roy Acuff special, took an Internet tutorial, and started practicing.

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It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold.

The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm.

This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.

After a while, they decided to distance themselves one from the other, and they began to die, alone and frozen.

So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or Roy Acuff really ran for disappear from the Earth. governor. In 1948 he was the Wisely, they decided to go Republican candidate. He back to being together. They didn’t win — but did well and learned to live with the little scared the political dynasty wounds caused by the close of the time.

A couple of days later I was ready. I stopped by their “area,” and they were in full yo-yo practice. I slipped mine out of my pocket and asked, “So guys, when do you think you will have time to come by my cube and check out my system problem.” I never stopped talking as I tossed it, spun it, did “around the world,” “walked the dog,” and “rocked the cradle.”

They stood and stared.

I put it in my pocket and walked off. That afternoon they were all at my desk.

Computer fixed. Problem solved.

I still have my Duncan from Mr. Roy. You never know when you might need a yo-yo to impress a yo-yo.

relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.

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Lubbock Women’s Club continues 73-year legacy The Lubbock Women’s Club has a 73-year history of uniting area women and the community.

In 1944, a citywide meeting of the Better Citizenship Conference, composed of women from various clubs, met and made the decision to look

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for a clubhouse where women’s groups could A major fundraising benefit is held annually to meet. generate funds to preserve and maintain the buildThe Lubbock Women’s Club grew out of the ing, which does not come easy.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs. A committee There is always a need to address repairs, and was appointed to set in motion plans for a Lub- upgrade or replace some aspect of the building. bock Women’s Club, pubAll proceeds from the annual lic library, and more benefits are applied to participation of the preservation, women on Lubmaintenance bock’s boards and upkeep of and commisthe building. sions.

The club At a mass hosts a speaker meeting Feb. series event 28, 1945, the once a year to first board of help raise funds nine members was to keep the buildelected. The populaing up-to-date. Notion of Lubbock was aptable past guest speakproximately 40,000. ers include former A board of man- Graphic of current Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway First Lady Barbara agers was elected to acquire a building. In 1949, Bush, Hoda Kotb, Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the group purchased a southern colonial home at and Jess Cagle (People Magazine editor), just to 2020 Broadway that had been used as a funeral mention a few. home. Mrs. Vera Young was elected president.

Currently the club has 630 members and 41 The funeral home became the Women’s Club participating clubs. headquarters where, to this day, women and men Numerous events are held regularly for memmeet for lunch, community events, and club meet- bers and their guests. Roundtables are educational, ings. entertaining and filled with enrichment. CommuMembers dues were $5. nity programs and events are held throughout the In the early years, money-making projects in- year such as Administrative Professionals Day, cluded everything that was honest and honorable! luncheons, family and school reunions, and wedFrom house beautiful tours, garage sales, cook- dings. books, fish, musical, and toothbrush sales to the Currently, the club has 13 employees, and the Gainsville circus, just to mention a few. general manager is Tricia Duncan. Current presiSome donations are received from members. dent is Sheri Phillips.

I know it’s late notice, but a friend of mine has two tickets for the Super Bowl.

They are box seats, and he paid $3,500 per ticket, which includes the ride to and from the airport, lunch, dinner, a $400 bar tab, and a pass to the winner’s locker room after the game.

What he didn’t realize when he

bought them last year was that it’s on the same day as his wedding.

If you are interested, he is looking for someone to take his place.

It’s at St. Paul’s Church at 3 p.m.

Her name is Ashley. She’s 5’4”, about 115 pounds, a good cook, loves to fish and hunt, and will clean your truck. She’ll be the one in the white dress.

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Drawings on display at Buddy Holly Center

Plains Funeral Home, owned by Bryan McDonald & Son

History of the Lubbock Women’s Club:

Greene taught art in public educaPortals: Drawings by Yvonne Armitage Greene will be on display tion in Michigan, Oregon and Texas, through May 13 at the Buddy Holly before retiring and making art fulltime.

Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. “My art manifests itself visually The exhibit features colorful hand-drawn images by Yvonne Ar- through the multiple filters of who I mitage Greene portraying the artist’s introspective reactions to current and historical social issues that are both personal and universal.

A Michigan native, Yvonne moved from Oregon to Texas in 1972.

She earned “In Transition” by Yvonne Armitage Greene her bachelor’s in art and English from Central Michi- am as a human being,” Greene said. gan University and her master’s in “It serves as a private means to open printmaking from Texas Tech, where portals to my interior self and ultishe was also a graduate assistant mately share it with others.” teaching drawing and art history.

1944 - Decision was made to look for a clubhouse 1945 - Board of managers elected to acquire a building.

1946 - 1st annual meeting held May 10, in the Texas Tech Reception Hall, which was an Army barracks.

1949 - Building at 2020 Broadway was purchased from Plains Funeral Home (Bryan McDonald & Son) for $50,000. It was paid for in five years, 1954.

1957 - Tea Room added so more groups could be accommodated. Cost was $56,000.

1970 - Damage from the Lubbock tornado.

1979 - Building was designed a Lubbock Historical Landmark 1982 - Historic landmark plaque presented 1982 - Tea room was enlarged and an entirely new Quality kitchen added at a cost End of Life of $255,933.

Care 1999 - The Lubbock Women’s Club Historical Foundation was approved as a non-profit organization to provide for the continued upkeep of the building.

2001 - Junior Women’s Club established.

HOPE 2013 - Building designated DIGNITY as a recorded Texas LOVE Historical Landmark.

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‘Lady Madonna’ – Fats Domino & The Beatles In 1965, Fats Domino and the Beatles were introduced in New Orleans. When Domino was asked later about meeting the world’s biggest rock band, he grinned and answered, “No, they got to meet me.”

From their earliest days of international stardom, the Fab Four never failed to acknowledge the early influences of America’s greatest rock pioneers - Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Little Richard, Buddy Holly.

However, one of the recording superstars often overlooked during interviews was Antoine “Fats” Domino.

There’s no doubt that the New Orleans legend once influenced the nascent quartet. George Harrison recalled Domino’s “I’m in Love Again” as being the first rock ‘n’ roll song he ever

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heard. “Ain’t That a Shame” became the first tune John Lennon learned on the guitar.

The Beatles sometimes performed Fats’s songs during their bar-band nights in Germany. They also used his version of “The Sheik of Araby” when they auditioned – unsuccessfully - for Decca Records in January 1962.

In “Many Years from Now,” Paul McCartney recalled sitting at his piano in early 1968 and creating a bluesy boogie-woogie tune that eventually morphed into “Lady Madonna.”

“It reminded me of Fats

Domino for some reason, so I started singing a Domino impression,” he said. “It took my other voice to a very odd place.”

Among Domino’s 11 Top Ten winners - mainly released on the Imperial Records label - was “Blue Monday,” a million-seller from early 1957; it became the eventual inspiration for “Lady Madonna.”

The “Blue Monday” lyrics throbbed with the drudgery of a workingman’s life as Domino recounted a litany of activities during the seven days of the week; McCartney’s “Lady Madonna”

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He eventually cited a “National Geographic” photograph of a Polynesian woman with a child at her breast (the caption read “Mountain Madonna”) as being part of the inspiration for “Lady Madonna,” which, as an upbeat Fats-influenced tune, became the Beatles’ 25th Top Ten single and heralded a brief return to 1950s-style rock for the band.

The final charting single for Domino occurred in 1968 when his own rendition of “Lady Madonna” reached the bottom of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The tune was recorded in Fats’s trademark rollicking style - and not for one moment was he trying to sound like Paul McCartney.

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echoed “Blue Monday” in structure when Paul wove his own story of a put-upon woman during her bleak sixday week. (McCartney later admitted that he forgot to include Sundays.)

Apart from the “Blue Monday” influence, Paul, writing in a pre-feminist state of mind, lamented the lot in life of many women, wondering how they managed never-ending chores and responsibilities while at the same time often toiling merely to survive in a tough world.

Over the years, McCartney has given differing answers when asked about the genesis of “Lady Madonna.”

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Storytellers at Cactus Theater, May 5 Covenant Health Foundation will be bringing the 17th annual Storytellers event to the Cactus Theater on May 5.

The event directly benefits Covenant Children’s as the Covenant Health Foundation brings in singer/songwriters Heidi Newfield, Leslie Satcher, and Sharon Vaughn.

A pre-party begins at 5:30 p.m. at The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave. The Storytellers event will be at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m., and the after party at Tornado Gallery at 10:30 p.m.

May 1 - May Day Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society – 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org.

May 2 - Brothers & Sisters Day NARFE – National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Furr’s Family Dining, 6001 Slide Rd, 11:30 a.m., 3688655 or 799-6796.

May 3 - Press Freedom Day National Day of Prayer – Chamber of Commerce, the 2018 Chuck Walker Memorial Community Prayer Lunch, 11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tickets $50 or $35 for Chamber members.

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Spring Book Sale – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mahon Library Basement, 1306 9th St., Friends of the Lubbock Public Library.

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 downtown route.

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Election Day 60th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show & Sale – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $4 for adults.

Spring Book Sale – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mahon Library Basement, 1306 9th St., Friends of the Lubbock Public Library.

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.

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Roundtable Luncheon – 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Gerald Dolter, stage director, producer of Moonlight Musicals, “The Sounds Ahead.” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. North on University, west on Newcomb Street to clubhouse.

May 6 - National Nurses Day 60th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show & Sale – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4 for adults.

May 7 - Tourism Day 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.

Meets the second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza.

May 8 - V-E Day Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – Furrs’ Cafeteria, 6001 Slide Road, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Room; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-748-5870 for more info.

Quilters – The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month.

Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222.

May 9 - Lost Sock Day

May 10 - Clean up Your Room Day ‘Cocktails that Give Back’ – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Texas Tech Club, west side of Jones AT&T Stadium. $10 per person. Habitat for Humanity benefit event. 763-4663.

Caregiver Support Group – 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565.

May 11 - Eat What You Want Lubbock Concert Band concert, “In Storm and Sunshine,” anniversary of the May 11, 1970 Lubbock tornado. 7:308:30 p.m. Free admission, All Saints Episcopal School Auditorium, 3222 103rd St, Lubbock.

Final concert of the season.

For more information: LubbockConcertBand.com New Neighbors Club – luncheon & program “Travel in Style” 10:30 a.m. Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway.

For information or reservations, call 806-407-3028 or email newneighbors@ymail.com.

May 12 - Windmill Day Learn to manage back pain & sciatica – free workshop 10 a.m. Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions or to make a reservation, 806-7718010.

Roundtable Luncheon – 11:15 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Troy McNeill, “Navajo Indian Irrigation Project.” $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. North on University, west on Newcomb Street to clubhouse.

(See Enriching Lives, Page 19)

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Time passes & love continues

By Laurie Foster Backyard Mission Recently I drove through one of the first neighborhoods we worked in. It was a small pocket of extreme poverty.

We were told it was one of the worst crack neighborhoods in Lubbock.

The homeowners we served were quite elderly and have long since passed away.

I saw that the houses have been torn down. Grass and prairie dogs now occupy the lots.

I remembered that two of the ladies made statements that were essential to setting our hearts right about ministry.

Pearl walked around her house repeating, “Thank you Jesus for roofing my house.”

My first thought was, “Well, we had a little to do with it.” Then immediately the Lord checked my

heart. Nope. We are the body of Christ.

Jesus is exactly who roofed her house, and if we took the focus off him and put it on us, we were robbing him.

Shirley told us, “I love my new roof, but my favorite part is that you prayed for me.” Seriously? Of course!

Most important is that people know God sees, knows, and loves them.

We get to tell them that because we are fixing their house, but the repairs are secondary to his love for them.

Thank you, Lord, for putting these two women in our lives, early in the ministry, so we kept the focus where it should be - on you and your love for your children.

Contact Backyard Mission at 806300-0184 or lfoster@backyardmission.org

Have low back pain or sciatica?

Learn to manage back pain and sciatica at a free workshop on back pain and sciatica at Physical Therapy Today, at 10 a.m. May 12.

This free workshop is for you if you’ve found yourself worrying more about your pain, numbness, or tingling than living life, and if you’ve tried everything, and just want to get back to normal.

Come listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistakes that people who suffer from back pain and sciatica make that usually result in trying multiple remedies.

Learn the 3 most common causes of back pain and sciatica, and the 3 things to do to relieve it.

The workshops will be held at 10 a.m. May 12 inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call 806-771-8010.

Adult Baseball League registration Adult Baseball League early registration is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 30 – May 4, $525 per team, and save $30 by registering early.

Register your team at the Parks and Recreation Office or online at www. playlubbock.com. Register from May 6-10 for $555 per team.

‘Travel in Style’ with New Neighbors, May 11 The New Neighbors Club will host its monthly luncheon and program “Travel in Style” presented by the Luggage Shop at 10:30 a.m. May 11 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway.

Members, guests and interested individuals are welcomed. You do not need to be new to the Lubbock area to participate.

Cost for the luncheon is $15, and reservations are required.

New Neighbors is a 40-year-old club and offers many social activities such as Out-to-Lunch Bunch, Book Club, Movie Lovers, Bridge, Mahjong, various card games, and other interest groups.

New Neighbors is also involved in several community service activities.

For more information or reservations, contact Judy Carnes at 806407-3028 or email newneighbors@ ymail.com.

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A faithful on the loop – Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Anyone one of you who have followed this column realize it’s been many, many months since my dear Ransom Canyon friend and I have had the opportunity “to do” lunch.

We recently met at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, at 4009 S. Loop 289, 791-1213.

Thinking 1 p.m. would beat the noon rush, however, it happened to be in the middle

of Spring Break! I have never seen such a crowd in any restaurant, at that time of day, and these folks were not of college age.

We got our table after a reasonable wait and were blessed with a fantastic waiter. He was definitely prompt with everything.

After looking at the huge menu, we decided to order an appetizer of homemade

onion rings only to find out a few minutes later they were totally sold out. With all those people, I’m sure it was to be expected. We then selected the hand-battered Wisconsin cheese bites for our other choice and were served in no time at all. The portion of these delicious morsels was so enormous, we each were able to take home several for a later snack.

The entrée we both had decided on was the New Orleans pasta. It was prepared with penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, smoked sausage, peppers, onions, and a delicious homemade Cajun alfredo sauce, garnished with a slice of crunchy garlic bread.

Trust me on this one folks, the serving was absolutely huge and could easily be a ‘two-fer.’ I don’t know who

could possibly consume the entire amount in one sitting.

Needless to say, we both took more than half of the portion home for dinner.

It would be impossible to list everything in detail on their extensive menu, but I can give you the many categories as defined. Also you will find 2 words among the menu item descriptions – either ‘homemade’ or ‘scratch.’

There are 10 selections of appetizers, 2 soups, 3 choices of burgers, 12 sides, 4 entrée salads, 6 sandwiches, which include a side, a

(See A faithful on the loop, Page 22)

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Balance problems or dizziness?

Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on balance and dizziness at 10 a.m. May 26 inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289.

The free workshop is for those who find themselves worrying more about balance or dizziness than living life.

If you’ve tried everything, and just want to get back to normal, come by.

Listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistake people who suffer from balance problems and dizziness make that usually results in them trying multiple remedies.

Learn the 3 most common causes of balance problems and dizziness, and how to prevent falls.

For directions or to make reservation, call 806-7718010.

Just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.

(Continued from Page 16)

May 13 - Mother’s Day May 14 - Dance Like a Chicken Day May 15 - Ramadan May 16 - Love a Tree Day May 17 - Pack Rat Day May 18 - Museum Day May 19 - Armed Forces Day 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.

May 20 - Pick Strawberries Day May 21 - National Waiters and Waitresses Day May 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day May 23 - Lucky Penny Day Healthy Aging Lecture Series – “Celebration of Health & Wellness” presented by Judy Fleming, CI-CPT, fitness director with Wellness Today.

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May 24 - Escargot Day Retired Teachers meeting – “Let’s Celebrate!” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, RSVP required - navrkal@swbell.net.

May 25 - National Wine Day May 26 - Jazz Day Balance and dizziness – free workshop at 10 a.m. Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions or to make reservation, call 806-771-8010.

May 27 - Sun Screen Day May 28 - Memorial Day May 29 - Composting Day May 30 - Water a Flower Day May 31 - Macaroon Day 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.

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Be financially prepared for natural disasters Zach Holtzman to shield yourself and your FINANCIAL ADVISOR family. And now that many EDWARD JONES alerts can be sent directly Just this past year, we’ve to your smartphone, you’ve seen natural disasters in got an even better chance to Texas, California, Florida prepare for an approaching and Puerto Rico – and look- threat. ing back even further, it’s not But when it comes to safehard to spot other traumas guarding your financial situain virtually every part of the tion, you’ll need to be ready country. well in advance – and the Whether it’s a tornado, following moves can help: hurricane, flood or wildfire, Strengthen your home. you may be at least potenYour home is probably tially susceptible to a weath- your biggest asset, so you’ll er-related event that could want to do everything you threaten your physical – and can to keep it safe. In the financial – well-being. face of a truly calamitous How can you protect event, such as 100-mile-peryourself? hour winds or the advance As far as your physical of uncontrollable fire, there Half Page Program(5.5”x4.25”) safety is concerned, you’re may not be much you can probably already aware of do, but in less dire circumthe steps you need to take stances, your actions can

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It’s a good idea to review your existing homeowners or renters insurance periodically to make sure you are sufficiently covered for all possible hazards. Keep in mind that homeowners insurance does not typically cover flooding, so you may need to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.

(Depending on where you live, this coverage may be required when you get your mortgage.)

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Please join us at our next coffee club meeting and bring a friend.

When: May 10, 2018 at 9:30 AM Where: Sugarbakers

4601 South Loop 289 Lubbock, TX

Zach Holtzman

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possessions, so you may want to make a video inventory as well as a written list containing descriptions and values.

Create an emergency fund.

A natural disaster can lead to a wide array of unanticipated costs: appliance repair or replacement, hotel and restaurant bills, insurance deductibles – the list could go on and on.

Consequently, you’ll help protect yourself and your family by building an emergency fund. Some of this money should go into a liquid, low-risk account, but you may also want to keep a small amount of cash at home in a safe place because ATMs and credit cards may not work during or following a disaster, when you must purchase needed supplies.

Protect your documents.

As you go through life,

you’ll accumulate a lot of documents – mortgage papers, insurance policies, financial accounts, tax statements and so on. If disaster strikes, you may need these documents.

You’ll want to store paper copies in a fireproof and waterproof box or safe at home, in a bank safety deposit box, or with a relative or close friend. Of course, we’re now living in a digital age, so you can store electronic copies of important documents in a password-protected format on a removable flash or external hard drive. Better yet, you might want to use a secure cloud-based service.

With luck, you can avoid being victimized by a natural disaster.

But, as the old saying goes: “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”

From a financial perspective, that’s good advice.

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selection of 6 ‘favorites’ (our pasta dish was from this group), 4 steak choices with 2 sides, 2 sizes of ‘house smoked baby back ribs’ with 2 sides included, 7 combos which also include 2 sides. For the dieter, a listing of 6 ‘hand-crafted’ items under 550 calories are offered. Last but not least, there are 7 chicken menu items and 6 menu selections of fish and seafood. For the sweet tooth crowd, there are 4 tempting desserts, and for the 12 and under age group, they have 6 entrees and all include milk, juice or soft drink.

There is also a great feature on the Cheddars menu which is hardly seen in any restaurant. That is a time for ‘Early Dinner.’ Cheddars is served Monday-Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. This category offers 8 choices at only $8.99. There are also 12 fabulous lunch combos at either 6.79 or 9.29.

Adult beverages? They are best known for the hand-crafted margaritas, plus many specialty cocktails.

For those who prefer, a wine and beer listing is offered and will satisfy any connoisseur. All soft drinks, including coffee, teas, and lemonades, have unlimited free refills.

Three dinners are of special note because of the reasonable pricing.

One it the full rack of baby back ribs at 16.29. The other 2 are the ribeye steaks. The 12-oz. is 14.99, and the 20 oz. bone-in ribeye is 19.99.

That’s a deal.

Friend and I both want to meet there again to try out a few other goodies. So stay tuned.

Until next time, happy Mother’s Day, Granny.

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Airport improvements to impact parking The Consolidated Rental Car Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is underway.

This project will create a dedicated ready and return area for rental car customers close to the terminal, just east of the entrance to baggage claim 2.

Construction will impact customer parking at the terminal.

The short term parking entrance located at the southwest corner of the parking lot is now closed.

The parking lot operator, Republic Parking, will block empty spaces in the southwest section in preparation for the reconfiguration of both the short and long

term parking areas.

No parking will be allowed in the southwest section of the parking lot beginning May 3.

Customers are asked not to move traffic cones or barricades in the parking lot and to use caution when walking or driving near the construction area. Work in the parking lot is scheduled to be completed on June 29.

Additional long term parking is available on the top deck of the parking garage. Off-site parking is also available at Shelter Park located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Regis Street.

Shuttle service to the terminal is available from both locations.

Seeds of Hope A family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, purchased a well trained, expensive guard dog to protect their home and belongings. It brought them great peace and comfort and reduced their fears of someone invading their home.

One evening as the family gathered to watch their favorite television program the dog began to bark. “Hush, Sarge,” said the father. But Sarge refused to stop barking and looked anxiously from one family member to another.

Finally, the program

was over and the father excused himself and went upstairs to go to bed.

As he entered his bedroom, he realized why the dog had been trying to get their attention.

A thief had carefully and quietly entered their home, opened their safe, and stolen their most valuable possessions. The dog could not get their attention and alert them to danger.

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But, like the family in Canada, we are so often too involved in the things of this world to hear his warning.

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Planning to downsize or rightsize? Make a checklist & hire good help As life changes, so does our use of space. For every milestone in our life, we use space differently. Whether you’re welcoming a new child, or proudly in the empty nest phase, you may have decided the space you are in is no longer right for your needs.

Preparing for a new rightsized space can be an overwhelming prospect. Planning for your move can help you manage the process over time.

In preparation of a downsize or rightsize here are a few items to check off your list:

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