Golden Gazette May 2019

Volume 31, Number 5

May 2019

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

‘Healthy Aging Report Card’ Spring Forum set for May 3

Artist rendering of new Lubbock VA Clinic Lubbock VA Clinic groundbreaking – Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System broke ground in late April on a new 94,000-square-foot Lubbock VA Clinic projected to cost $12.3 million. The new clinic will be located near University Medical Center and will double the current clinic space. In a release provided by the VA, Amarillo Health System director Mike Kiefer praised the move. “This project shows the commitment the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has for our Veterans in the Lubbock area, and the outstanding support by our community partners to provide a fully-modern clinic to meet the needs of Veteran health care in the Hub City.” The current Lubbock VA Clinic is at 6104 Ave. Q.

May is Older American Month 1st – May Day 2nd,4th,5th – ‘Orphan Train’............page.9 3rd, 4th – Book Sale.........................page.3 3rd – Photo Plains!..................page.24 3rd – First Friday Art Trail.......page.5

4th – Voting Day Cinco de Mayo 12th – Mother’s Day 18th – Armed Forces Day 18th – Balance & Dizziness....page.23 27th – Memorial Day

A free seminar for those 55 and over is set for May 3 at Monterey Church of Christ, 6111 82nd St. “Healthy Aging Report Card” is the annual Spring Forum hosted by RSVP, the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. A light breakfast and full lunch will be served.

Some of the topics will include physical activity, movement, nutrition, managing health, and emergency medical services.

30+ vendors and organizations will be on hand to assist with questions and concerns.

The event is free, but reservations are required. To reserve your place, call 7437787 or email rsvp@ttuhsc.edu.

Five Wishes...................................page.13 Powers of Attorney....................page.11 Watering times & days................page.4 Coming in June Gem & Mineral Show, June 1-2 ................................. see.page.15

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Lyrical Expressions exhibit through May 19

Play it in the Key of Turquoise by Jean Grimes.

The Lyrical Expressions exhibit will continue through May 19 at the Buddy Holly Center Fine Arts Gallery, 1801 Crickets Ave. The unparalleled exhibit features more than 50 regional artworks in all media with music as the underlying theme.

The Fine Arts Gallery is free and open to the public. For more information, call 806-775-3560 or visit www.buddyhollycenter.org.

Participating artists include Angela Adams, Rachel Avila, Betty Blevins, Fran Bohannon, John Chinn, Anita Condit, Malorie Cuevas, Brittany Davis, Norma DeWitt, Jessie Garcia, Melanie Gaum, Yvonne Armitage Greene, Wayne

Lubbock RSVP In collaboration with

Greene, Jennifer Greer, Jean Grimes, Roxi Hardegree, Todd Hassell, Naomi Hill, Valerie Komkov Hill, Nicole Hoffmann, Carol Howell, Lahib Jaddo, La’Marrion Johnson, Alba Jones, Candace Keller, Craig Kelley, Rick Kincheloe, Carol Koenig, David Leake, Pat Maines, Chester Marston, Elizabeth Marston, Ann McDonald, Hope McGlone, Pauline Mills, Sherry Pena, Kyle Pettit, Erika Pochybova, Diana Cavazos Rivera, Donna Rose, Joyce Runyan, John Self, Renee Steger Simpson, Christena Stephens, Nina Suvor, April Terry-Griffith, Kathryn Thomas, Ashton Thornhill, Sandy White, Larry Wilmot, and Nancy Woods.

Friday, May 3 Monterey

A free seminar for anyone 55 & over:

“Healthy Aging Report Card” • Physical Activity • Movement • Nutrition • Managing Our Health As We Age • Emergency Medical Services Info

Church of Christ

6111 82nd Street

8:30 a.m. - Registration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Forum (light breakfast and full lunch included with reservation)

30+ Vendors & community leaders to assist with For reservations & information, questions or concerns for the senior population! contact Lubbock RSVP at Event is FREE and open to the public.

Reservations are required!

Deadline to reserve spot is April 26

806.743.7787 or rsvp@ttuhsc.edu

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Spring Book Sale, May 3-4 Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 3-4 in the basement of the Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Many items are available including new and used donated books, audio books, music, movies, puzzles and art available in every category.

Areas are arranged by fiction sorted into categories such as, large print, childrens, arts and sciences, educational, religious, history, cookbooks, hobbies and games, business and computers, and much more.

A new area is set up for home schoolers.

An expanded section features teen fiction and more DVDs than ever.

Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.

Books are also sold online at AbeBooks.com and Ebay.com.

Lubbock FOL is staffed by volunteers. New members and new volunteers are welcome at any time.

Donations can be placed in storage sheds at 82nd & Frankford, 5520 19th, and 5034 Frankford.

Collection bins are also inside each of the libraries during regular business hours.

For more information about donating or volunteering, call 7752852 or visit the website, www. lubbockfol.org.

SeniorCare member events in May Picnic at the Park – 11:30 a.m. May 9 at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum – 4111 University Ave. Senior Care members will have lunch under the gazebo at Lubbock Memorial Arboretum. After lunch, Liz Wagner will lead a tour of the plants and flowers in full bloom for May. Members will park in the Hodges Community Center parking lot and meet at the gazebo.

RSVP by calling 806-725-0094 Better Living Breakfast Club - “Debriefing Diabetes” with Julie Crane, at 9 a.m. May 14 in the Knipling Education Conference Center, Conference Room B, 6th Floor of You know that tingly little feeling you get when you really like someone? That’s common sense leaving your body.

I didn’t make it to the gym today.

That makes five years in a row.

The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”

West Parking Garage at the corner of 21st and Louisville Avenue.

Julie Crane will be reviewing several topics over diabetes including signs & symptoms, prevention, and management. Julie Crane is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator.

Breakfast will be served.

RSVP by calling 806-725-0094 Lunch Bunch – at 11:30 a.m. May 28 in Jerry’s Grill at the Rawl’s Golf Course, 3720 4th St. SeniorCare Lunch Bunch will be a new social setting in which members will be invited to a new restaurant setting every month to join the SeniorCare team for lunch. Time to socialize, meet new friends, and find a new favorite lunch spot.

The cheeseburger basket daily special will be offered that day.

Members will receive a free soda with purchase of the daily special that day, RSVP by calling 806-725-0094.

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Irrigation system inspection can save water Longer days and warmer temperatures are prompting many residents to prepare home gardens and landscapes for the growing season.

It’s also the perfect time to add practices to avoid inefficient watering and/or water waste.

“Outdoor water use can account for 50 to 80 percent of home water use in the spring and summer,” said Carmon McCain, information/education supervisor with High Plains Underground Water Conservation District.

“Because of this, area residents are encouraged to examine their automatic sprinkler systems and repair them as needed to achieve optimum performance this year.”

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Wednesday, May 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Carillon Windsong / 4002 16th St. Free Event. Snacks Provided.

For more information, call 806.743.7821

www.ttuhsc.edu/garrison

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT LECTURE SERIES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Enjoy your summer!

Even the best-designed irrigation system will show signs of wear and tear over time.

An annual irrigation system inspection can help save water that may otherwise be wasted.

Homeowners should watch their automatic sprinkler system as it operates.

Sunken sprinkler heads should pop up easily without being obstructed by vegetation.

They should be adjusted to make sure water is not applied to streets, sidewalks, driveways, or other surfaces that allow runoff.

Sprinklers should throw a

large drop of water -- instead of a fine mist. This reduces the amount of water lost to evaporation and wind drift.

Be sure to replace any sprinkler heads damaged by mowing, as well as any broken valves, seals or pipes.

In many instances, irrigation system controllers are initially programmed and then forgotten.

Adjusting automatic sprinkler systems in response to changing climatic conditions can help reduce water waste and save money for homeowners and businesses.

When irrigating, be aware of and comply with landscape watering ordinances.

Irrigation times & days The city’s annual “time of day” irrigation restrictions are in effect until Sept. 30.

Irrigation times On scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week Other year-round restrictions ► Irrigate landscape during your two assigned days per week ► Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday and Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday ► 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

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Artist’s rendering of the new Covenant Health short-stay surgical hospital to be built at 82nd & Marsha Sharp Freeway in southwest Lubbock.

Covenant Health breaks ground on new hospital Covenant Health broke ground on a 115,000 square feet, short-stay surgical hospital located on a 25-acre parcel at the corner of 82nd and Marsha Sharp Freeway in southwest Lubbock.

The three-story, 32-bed hospital will focus on enhancing the patient experience, incorporating healing elements such as access to natural light, views to green spaces, and optimization of privacy and acoustics within patient areas.

The hospital will also

support an efficient clinical workflow for the planned 250 caregivers and 50 physicians on rotation that will serve the facility.

“Our vision at Covenant Health is to create health for a better world,” Covenant Health CEO Richard Parks said.

“Our development of the hospital and a healthy lifestyle campus will help transform Covenant beyond delivering healthcare to creating healthy communities while helping build a better

First Friday Art Trail, May 3 Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail, a program of LHUCA, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, is set for May 3.

On the first Friday of each month in venues around the city, galleries, restaurants and businesses are open free to display local and regional visual and performing art.

A free trolley service to and from venues is offered in the downtown area.

The Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. May 3, with free admission, cash bar and refreshments available, and children’s activities in the educational area.

future for Lubbock.”

Randy Hickle, M.D. is founder of Grace Clinic and Hospital.

“The physicians, leadership and caregivers at Grace have built a reputation for providing high quality and convenient access to medical care, and the new facility will continue that legacy of excellence,” Hickle said.

Vanessa Reasoner is president of Grace Hospital.

“Now that Grace is part of Covenant’s integrated care network, we can deliver a more effective model of care as well as access Covenant specialists and services,” Reasoner said.

“This is truly a landmark day for health care in Lubbock.”

Construction is expected to be phased over the next two years, with an anticipated completion of December 2020.

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‘The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel, May 1969

Paul Simon is one of popular music’s Ask the casual Simon and Garfunkel fan what the classic song “The Boxer” is most astute poets, and he sometimes makes all about, and most would likely declare it us dig a bit to find deeper meanings in his a sketch of a down-and-out pugilist who lyrics; such is the case with “The Boxer.” struggles to survive with dignity in a harsh As a metaphor for the author, the protagonist leaves home as a “poor boy.” In Simon’s and indifferent world.

The song’s creator, though, says other- case, he moves to England, where he frewise. “The thing is the song was about me,” quents railway stations and “lays low” while admitted Paul Simon years later. “Every- struggling to find work (not in the fight ring body’s beating me up, and I’m telling you but in London clubs and pubs).

Back in New York, the boxer admittedly now I’m going to go away if you don’t stop.” takes some comfort later “from the whores Beating him up? What was that about?

Simon and Garfunkel had exploded onto mid1960s folk-rock scene with the chart-topping 45 “The Sounds of Silence.” Three years and nine Top 40 singles By Randal C. Hill later, the pair had, to some wryterhill@msn.com critics, come to be seen in the music scene as two hitmak- on Seventh Avenue.” However, Big Apple ing but unevolved folkies prostitutes usually worked 42nd Street; Sevbeing left behind in a fast- enth Avenue ran through Manhattan’s busichanging music world that ness district and was the locale of Columbia now embraced the styles of Records, Simon and Garfunkel’s recording Jimi Hendrix, Creedence home. Were the “suits” at Columbia the acClearwater Revival, Sly tual whores—people who were only in the and the Family Stone, and game for the money—or were the whores Simon and Garfunkel themselves, artists the latter-day Beatles.

As teenagers, Simon and who sold their souls for success in the world Garfunkel had recorded as of music?

Near the end of “The Boxer” comes a shift Tom and Jerry and landed on the 1957 Billboard chart from a first-person voice to a third-person when their Simon-created voice. This switch allows Simon to tell the “Hey! Schoolgirl” became world—and his critics—that he may be a minor hit. But after six beaten, but he’s not beat, and that “the fighter years of follow-up flops, still remains.”

When Simon performed a solo concert in the partners decided to split up for a while. In 1963, New York City later on, he stopped during Simon finished an English “The Boxer” to tell of meeting a woman degree at Queens College on the street who admittedly edits his tune and set off as a solo folk whenever she sings it to her young child. Her act, while Garfunkel stayed altered lyric: “I get no offers, just a come-on behind to pursue a Colum- from toy stores on Seventh Avenue.”

Simon laughed—and credited the lady bia University master’s with creating a better line! degree in mathematics.

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Exercise is beneficial and can be fun. Finding an activity you enjoy will make it easier to commit to. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends the following guideline for cardio, resistance, flexibility, and neuromoter exercise: Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity exercise per week. (walking briskly, biking, swimming etc.)

Exercise recommendations can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderateintensity exercise, five days per week, or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, three days per week.

Examples of vigorous intensity exercises are running, fast cycling, basketball etc.

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Covenant introduces live webcam in NICU

The NicView Web Camera is an small camera system placed in the NICU and allows parents, family and friends to view their infant in real-time, 24/7, through a secure online portal.

NicView cameras have been added to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Covenant Children’s.

With the installation of the cameras, parents, grandparents, and other family members can see the baby, through a live stream on the NicView website, when the family is unable to be at the child’s bedside.

43 HD cameras were installed in the Covenant Children’s NICU, one at every bedside. The cameras

also include night vision and can be watched by an unlimited number of family members, as long as they have a secure access code, provided by the hospital to the parents.

“As a new parent, or grandparent, the only thing you want to do is spend time with your new baby,” said Dr. Amy Thompson, Covenant Children’s CEO. “Sometimes life has other plans, and those babies have to stay with us longer than anyone expected. It can be hard to be away while we help them grow, but with these new NicView cameras, you can feel like you’re with baby, even when you’re not.”

The cameras were installed in April and are in use with NICU families.

Volunteers needed for Butterfly Release The 10th annual Butterfly Release is set for 5 to 7 p.m. June 15, at the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University.

The event, located in the gardens behind the center, is free and open to the public. Activities will include butterfly and ladybug related crafts, games and music.

The evening will conclude with the release of butterflies and ladybugs in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum wildflower garden.

Volunteers are needed to assist staff with monitoring activities, crafts and games. Interested parties may contact the center in person at 4215 University, by phone at 806-767-3724, or email bcruz@mylubbock.us.

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‘Orphan Train’ sets 4 performances, May 2,4,5

“Orphan Train,” a new play by Sylvia Ashby, is set for May 2, 4, and 5 at the Firehouse Theatre at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. The May 2 performance is at 7:30 p.m.; May 4 has two performances, one at 2 p.m., one at 7:30 p.m.; and the Sunday performance is at 2 p.m.

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line at WilloftheWind.org The play is set in the late 1890s, when an orphan train arrives in a small town in North Central Texas, its last stop. On board are three leftovers. These young teens were not among the several dozen orphans already selected during the train’s earlier stops.

Katrinka Pavelka and brother Anton are European immigrant orphans who desperately want to remain together; Mike Macys is a newsboy who lived on the

streets of the city.

Ashby said she wrote most of the first draft last summer when she was 89 and finished after her 90th birthday in the fall. Richard Privitt directs the play.

The Orphan Train Movement was a welfare program that transported orphaned and homeless children from crowded eastern cities of the U.S. to foster homes in mainly rural areas of the Midwest.

This movement ended in the 1920s with the beginning of the foster care system.

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The City of Lubbock Community Development Department, in partnership with Neighborhood House, is providing the citizens of Lubbock County assistance with energy bills and repairs to existing heating/cooling units, as part of the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program.

A s s is tan c e is ma de available by grant funding through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Participants

must reside in Lubbock County and must meet income guidelines set by the State. Utility assistance is limited to only energy bills: electricity, natural gas, and propane.

Residents of Lubbock County may also seek assistance to repair existing heating or cooling units.

Residents must meet income guidelines set by the state.

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Sense of control tied to feeling younger A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily lives, regardless of stress or health concerns. However, stress and health — not a sense of control — play a significant role in how old younger adults feel.

“We recently found that there are things older adults can do to improve their feelings of control in their everyday lives,” said Shevaun Neupert, Ph.D., FGSA, a professor of psychology at North Carolina State University and co-author of a paper on the work.

“This study highlights how those feelings of control influence perceptions of age. The more control older adults think they have, the younger they feel.”

For this study, researchers

had 116 older adults (ages 60 to 90) and 107 younger adults (ages 18 to 36) fill out a daily survey for eight consecutive days. Study participants were asked questions aimed at assessing their daily stresses, physical health, sense of control over their daily lives, and how old they felt.

“Everyone’s sense of control fluctuates from day to day, or even over the course of a day — that’s normal,” Neupert said. “We found that when older adults felt more in control, they also felt younger. That was true even when accounting for stress and physical health.”

However, an individual’s sense of control had no bearing on self-perceptions of age for young adults. But stress and adverse changes in health did make young

people feel older.

“This highlights the importance of having older adults retain some sense of autonomy,” Neupert said.

“It’s not just a nice thing to do, it actually affects their well-being.”

The paper, “Feeling Young and in Control: Daily Control Beliefs are associated with Younger Subjective Ages,” is published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences.

The first author is Jennifer Bellingtier, Ph.D., a former doctoral student at North Carolina State who is now a postdoctoral researcher at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The work was done with support from North Carolina State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Senior Theatre plays, books & materials needed

ArtAge Publications, the source of Senior Theatre plays, books, and materials for older performers is accepting submissions for their 2020-21 catalog.

ArtAge Publications meets the needs of older performers, from amateur to professional, so there is something for everyone— from short and easy sketches to 3-act musicals.

What to submit:

The Senior Theatre collection features plays and musicals of all lengths, but short shows which run up to 20 minutes are the most popular.

Directors look for comedies with mainly female casts that require few technical elements and ones that can be staged as readers theatre.

Successfully performed shows have senior casts with up-to-date, feisty characters in modern and relatable situations. Roles should challenge performers, yet be fun to stage.

The mission:

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The collection:

The ArtAge collection features over 400 plays, books, and materials from 150 playwrights and authors.

Last year there were 714 performances of plays in the ArtAge collection.

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To submit scripts, view ArtAge’s formatting instructions and mailing address by visiting the Writers’ Guidelines page at https://seniortheatre.com/writers-guidelines-2/.

We look forward to reading new work.

Deadline: July 15, 2019

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Why both kinds of Powers of Attorney are so important Bring up talk about legal documents and many people’s eyes begin to glaze over, especially if you’re a family caregiver.

After all, you have enough to do caring for your senior loved one without worrying about complicated legal issues and paperwork, right?

However, two legal documents can potentially be important in the life of family caregivers and the seniors for whom they care: medical and financial powers of attorney (POAs).

A POA is a legal document that gives an individual the power to act on another person’s behalf. Having this document in place could give the older adult in your life the confidence in knowing that choices about their financial life and medical care would not be left in the hands of a stranger if they no longer could make decisions for themselves.

A POA allows adults over the age of 18 to designate another adult to manage financial and medical affairs if, because of health issues, they cannot.

A durable POA is one that can stay in effect for as long as individuals can no longer make decisions on their own.

This can become particularly important, for instance, if a loved one would become incapacitated in any way because of a physical, mental, or cognitive condition.

So why go through the

hassle of putting these legal documents in place? Not doing so can create a risk, the experts say. If something happens to your loved one who does not have a durable power of attorney, you may have to go to court to get the authority to handle that person’s financial affairs and medical treatment.

POAs have the ability to give seniors who have them greater control over their lives. If you were your mother’s POA and she could no longer handle her business affairs or medical care, you would have the authority to pay bills, manage her daily business dealings, and direct her care.

POAs can cover both

age property, file taxes, and apply for public benefits such as veteran’s benefits and Medicaid.

healthcare and business issues. In fact, here’s why it may be important to have both medical and financial POAs in place:

you could work with medical professionals to determine the type of care he receives, the doctors and care providers who treat him, and even where he lives while he reMedical POA In general, a medical covers.

POA makes one individual a Financial POA healthcare agent for another.

As the name implies, a Depending on the situation, financial POA generally this can allow the POA the makes an individual a fiauthority to do, for example, nancial agent for another. the following: Depending on the situation, ■ Direct the medical care this can allow the POA the that someone needs. For in- authority to do the following: stance, if your father was ill ■ Access someone’s finanor needed surgery and you cial accounts to pay housewere his healthcare agent, hold and medical bills, man-

There may be certain things POAs cannot do: ■ Change someone’s will ■ Make decisions after their death (unless, for example, the POA is also the executor of the will) ■ Change or transfer POA to someone else While there are do-ityourself options to help you create your own POAs, legal experts say it’s best to consult an attorney since state law regarding POAs may vary.

Any adult over the age of 18 may want to consider these documents to help ensure their wishes are carried out if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves.

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Businesses recognized for water conservation efforts FirstBank Southwest of Amarillo and Samuel Jackson, Inc. of Lubbock recently received state recognition for their water conservation efforts.

Texas Rain Catcher Award FirstBank Southwest received the 2018 Texas Rain Catcher Award at the March 28 Texas Water Development Board meeting in Austin.

Built in 2012, the FirstBank Southwest, Western Banking Center is home to one of Amarillo’s larger commercial rainwater harvesting installations.

During a rainfall event, several downspouts channel water from the building’s metal roof to a permeable paver parking lot. Once below the pavers, the water makes its way into an underground tank.

The permeable pavers and under-

ground tank provide a storage capacity of 26,600 gallons of harvested rainwater. That is the equivalent of 99.6 percent of the rainfall collected during a two-year storm event.

The banking center also uses a xeric landscape and drip irrigation system to help reduce landscape water use.

Created in 2007, the Rain Catcher award program promotes technology, educates the public, and recognizes excellence in the application of rainwater harvesting systems in Texas.

Blue Legacy Award in Manufacturing Samuel Jackson, Inc. received the 2019 Blue Legacy Award for Manufacturing during ceremonies at the March 13 Texas Water Day at the Capitol in Austin.

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FirstBank Southwest Chairman of the Board Smith Ellis and Chief Lending Officer Will Miller accept the 2018 Texas Rain Catcher Award during the Texas Water Development Board meeting in Austin. Shown with them are TWDB Chairman Peter Lake, and board members, Brooke Paup, and Kathleen Jackson.

vested rainwater as an alternative water supply source. The company manufactures moisture control and drying equipment for cotton gins.

As much as 90,000 gallons of rainwater can be stored in tanks at 4642 N. Loop 289 their facility. Plant opera771-1352 tions can be sustained on 2431 S. Loop 289 as little as six inches of 771-8008 rainfall per year.

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Rodriguez is new director Five Wishes: a way to talk about planning Dr. Elva Edwards of workforce development By Here are the questions: I feel so fortunate to love my chiropractic Victoria Rodriguez is the new director of workforce development for Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas.

The self-proclaimed, lifelong fan of Goodwill and a Lubbock native began her new role in March. She shares Goodwill’s passion for the mission to create jobs for people with barriers to employment.

“As a frequent customer of Good- Victoria Rodriguez will, I love and support the Goodwill mission,” Rodriguez said. “The same manner that I breathe new life into my Goodwill purchases, is the same way that Goodwill breathes new life into individuals, giving them a second chance and a new sense of purpose in their life.”

The new director’s extensive background and education in combined fields also make her qualified to direct the human resources department.

“I am thrilled to welcome Victoria to the Goodwill family,” said Robin Raney, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas.

“The agency has experienced remarkable growth and expansion over the last three years, and having Victoria on board will further support and expand our service to the community.”

Before earning a master’s Find in human resource management from Wayland Baptist University, Rodriguez graduated with a bachelor’s in organizational management from Lubbock Christian University and an Associate of Applied Science as a legal assistant from South Plains College.

Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

work. Whether it is your work, your play or your family, it is important to find something you love. As my Granny always said, “Life is short.” And as we get closer to the end than the beginning, we notice that to be true.

You have probably heard talk about the Five Wishes which is a complete approach to discussing and documenting your care and comfort choices.

It’s about connecting families and communicating with healthcare providers. www. fivewishes.org.

We always think we have so much time in the future to handle these kinds of questions.

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Lubbock Gem & Mineral Show & Sale, June 1 & 2

By James K. White Mister! Mmm … you smell good today. Perhaps you are sporting Aqua Velva aftershave? That fragrance was introduced to American markets in 1917 and was an immediate financial success.

Doughboys returning from various sites of combat after WWI donned the scent and launched an initial public offering that “pulchritudinous* females” found attractive.

From a list of 20th century commercial campaigns that were once (but no longer) comforting and trendy, a Schlitz Beer magazine advertisement picture was drawn depicting a weeping woman in despair because she had scorched her husband’s supper: “Do not worry, darling.

You didn’t burn the beer.”

Julius Caesar was famously afraid of cats. The legendary Roman military leader often altered his plans, even combat strategies, because of the presence or behaviors of felines.

It was in 1958 that Pope John XX III spoke in an

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In the state of Arizona, it is against the law to kill, injure or even aggravate a Gila monster. I understand that state troopers and game wardens readily and aggressively enforce the ordinance regarding indigenous Heloderma suspectum.

In 1921, several residents of rural Swaythling (in Hampshire, England) began to find the foil lids of their milk bottles vandalized.

Small amounts of milk had been removed from most bottles. Early morning spying by folks living in Swaythling revealed that several clever small birds called blue tits (I am not making this up) had learned to pierce bottle lids and daily dined on fresh cow milk.

Several Cyanistes caeruleus had learned from fellow flock members in a manner so efficient that the

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entire local species population seemed to be enjoying a newly discovered food source. Animal behaviorists were thrilled. Several dozen scientific papers have been published sharing relevant data and scientific analyses concerning the milk-eating Blue T. Phenoms.

Over millennia, African elephants (Loxodonta) have developed a skin that is one of nature’s marvels.

Often more than 1.6 inches thick on a mature beast, those tough hides can deflect attacks from almost any natural predator. Under close scrutiny, one can see thousands of what might appear to be deep skin arroyos.

These tiny canyons can fill with mud and protect the pachyderms from dehydration and bites from lesser animals. The irregular epidermal surfaces can enable an elephant to carry away 10 times as much life-giving liquid from a river-dip as might an animal with smooth skin.

My advice is to never bite a Loxodonta. On your best day, you could not penetrate his/her casing, and you may get severely injured while entertaining yourself and amazed onlookers. Have a great day. * pulchritudinous = beautiful

The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society will host its 61st anniversary with a show and sale June 1 & 2 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.

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.

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May 1 – May Day May 2 - Brothers & Sisters Day

“Orphan Train”

May 2, 4, and 5, Firehouse Theatre at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. Tickets $15 & $20. 806-241-7778. www.

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Free seminar for 55 and over; Monterey Church of Christ, 6111 82nd St., 8:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. forum; reservations

required. RSVP to 806-743- May 4 - Election Day 7787 or rsvp@ttuhsc.edu.

Book Sale Book Sale Friends of the Library Friends of the Library Spring Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m. to Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5 p.m. May 3-4 in the baseMay 3-4 in the basement of ment of the Mahon Library, the Mahon Library, 1306 1306 9th St. 9th St. Fiber Arts Society First Friday Art Trail Crochet and knit at the GarFree public art happening den & Arts Center, 4215 held mainly in the Lubbock University, 10:30 a.m. to Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 rain or shine. Explore the for more info. trail on your own, or jump “Orphan Train” aboard one of the free TrolMay 2, 4, and 5, Firehouse leys and ride to the galleries Theatre at LHUCA, 511 along the downtown route.

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May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

First Presbyterian Church

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“Orphan Train”

May 2, 4, and 5, Firehouse Theatre at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. Tickets $15 & $20. 806-241-7778. www.

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May 8 - No Socks Day May 9 - Lost Sock Day

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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 10 - Clean up Your Room Day May 11 - Twilight Zone Day

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May 12 – Mother’s Day

First Presbyterian Church

10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.

May 13 - Leprechaun Day

Better Breathers

UMC Better Breathers Club - a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free.

Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza.

May 14 - Dance Like a Chicken Day

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By Randal C. Hill How many of us become lawbreakers on Memorial Day without knowing it?

In December 2000, President Bill Clinton signed into law The National Moment of Remembrance Act, a legal requirement stating that at 3 p.m. each Memorial Day, every American citizen is to observe a moment of national unity and remembrance and respect for fallen soldiers everywhere.

One has to wonder how many folks actually observe this law—or even know about it.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and its initial celebration took place on May 30, 1868, three years after the Civil War ended.

At the time, Decoration Day honored only fallen Union soldiers, with flowers, flags and wreaths being placed on their tombstones.

That first day of remembrance was dedicated by General James Garfield (he wasn’t president yet) at the Arlington National Cemetery, which, until 1864, had been Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s sprawling plantation.

Major General John A. Logan had established the May 30 date because he knew flowers would be in bloom nationwide at that time.

Calling the day a national holiday is actually somewhat of a misnomer.

Congress over the years has created 10 national holidays—including Memorial Day—but they apply only to federal employees and the District of Columbia.

Federal Memorial Day, established in 1888, allowed Civil War veterans from both sides who worked for the U. S. government to honor their deceased comrades without being docked a day’s pay.

Nine southern states didn’t adopt May 30 as Memorial Day until after World War I, and to this day each has officially established a separate date to honor their Confederate dead.

Although it wasn’t official until 1971, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, thus setting Memorial Day as the last Monday in May and ensuring a three-day weekend for federal employees.

If you display Old Glory on Memorial Day, be aware that all flags should be flown at half-mast until noon, at which time they are to be raised to the top of the staff and lowered at day’s end.

Today people observe Memorial Day in many different ways.

While some folks may visit cemeteries and memorials, watch parades, or enjoy barbecues, picnics and pool

parties, others may reflect quietly on the gravitas of the day or perhaps recall the words of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose

classic 1882 poem “Decoration Day” honored the military fallen and ended with these poignant words:

Your silent tents of green/We deck with fragrant flowers Yours has the suffering been/The memory shall be ours.

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Project making improvements to 4 miles of FM 179 Work on a project that will make major improvements to FM 179, from the Donald Preston Drive, in Wolfforth, to SH 114 (19th Street) in Lubbock has begun. The $18.8 million project will completely rebuild 4.1 miles of the existing roadway from a two-lane roadway to a fivelane thoroughfare.

Contractor Allen Butler Construction, of Lubbock, will begin by setting traffic barriers along the projects

limits, said Mike Wittie, P.E., TxDOT Lubbock-area engineer.

“We know this project going to affect a lot of motorists,” Wittie said. “The scope of the work—complete reconstruction and expansion of a busy road—is a huge task, but our goal is to make sure we get the work done in the safest and most efficient way possible.”

The project will rebuild FM 179 to include two lanes

of traffic in each direction, a continuous left-turn lane, signalize the major intersections, and make drainage improvements.

FM 179 traffic will continue to be one-lane in each direction during construction, but may be shifted or detoured onto new temporary driving lanes. Motorists traveling on FM179 can expect slow moving traffic and delays and are advised to seek alternative

routes around the construction zone, Wittie said.

The speed limits through the construction zone will be reduce by 10 mph and motorists are urged to use caution when driving through the work zone since crews will be working in close proximity to traffic and should keep the following tips in mind: * Slow down and always follow posted work zone speed limits. Speeding is one

of the major causes of work zone crashes. Traffic fines double in work zones. * Pay attention. Workers and heavy equipment may only be a few feet from passing vehicles. * Be patient. Delays from roadway construction can be frustrating, but it only takes a few extra minutes to slow down for a work zone.

The project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2022.

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Quilters

The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University.

For more info, 788-0856.

Meets 2nd Tuesday each month.

Amputee Support Group

Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – at Rudy’s BBQ, 4930 S. Loop 289, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-7485870 for more info.

May 15 - Chocolate Chip Day May 16 - Wear Purple for Peace Day

SeniorCare 101

SeniorCare Brunches held everything third Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Knipling Education Center Conference Room #1. Learn about the SeniorCare program & pick up your membership card.

May 17 - Bike to Work Day May 18 – Armed Forces Day

Balance & Dizziness

Physical Therapy Today free workshop on Balance and Dizziness at 10 a.m., inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make reservation, call 806-771-8010.

Craft Fair

Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales.

May 19 - Plant a Vegetable Garden Day

First Presbyterian Church

10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.

May 20 - Be a Millionaire May 21 - Waiters & Waitresses Day

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May 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day

Senior Scams – Just Don’t

Healthy Aging Lecture Series – “Senior Scams – Don’t Get Hooked,” presented by Denise Owens, CFE, fraud manager with Plains Capital Bank. 3 to 4 p.m. Presented

by Garrison Institute on Aging; held in the Carillon Windsong building, in the Caprock Room, 4002 16th St. 3 to 4 p.m. Snacks provided. Free. For more information, call 743-7821.

May 23 - Lucky Penny Day

Retired Teachers meeting

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15, Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, RSVP re-

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“Climate Change Facts, Fictions, and Why it Matters to West Texas” $15 per person,

Do Not Ask Me to Remember

First Presbyterian Church

10:30 a.m., where you can have a place and a voice; 3814 130th St., 763-0401 FPBLubbock.org.

May 27 – Memorial Day May 28 - Hamburger Day

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May 29 - Learn About Composting Day May 30 - Water a Flower Day May 31 - Macaroon Day

Coming in June: Gem & Mineral Show

Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society – 61st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show & Sale – June 1-2, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane $4.

Roundtable Luncheon

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Do not ask me to remember, Do not try to make me understand, Let me rest and know you’re with me, Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I’m confused beyond your concept, I am sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you, To be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me, Do not scold or curse or cry.

I can’t help the way I’m acting, Can’t be different though I try.

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Housing options for individuals with changing needs As you grow older, your housing needs may change. Maybe you’ll get tired of doing yardwork. You might want to retire in sunny Florida or live close to your grandchildren in Illinois. Perhaps you’ll need to live in a nursing home or an assistedliving facility. Or, after considering your options, you may decide to stay where you are. When the time comes to evaluate your housing situation, numerous options are available.

sonal care. You may want to stay in your home because you have memories of raising you family there. On the other hand, change may be just what you need to get a new perspective on life.

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in every social event? Will you feel in the way? Will your child expect you to help with cooking, cleaning, and baby-sitting? How will other members of the family feel? Get these questions out in the open before you consider moving in.

Talk about important financial issues with your child before you agree to move in, to avoid conflicts or hurt feelings later.

Assisted-living options

to a monthly rental fee. Keep in mind that Medicare probably will not cover your expenses at these facilities, unless those expenses are health-care related and the facility is licensed to provide medical care.

Nursing homes

Nursing homes are licensed facilities that offer 24-hour access to medical care. They provide care at three levels: skilled nursing care, intermediate care and custodial care.

Individuals in nursing homes generally cannot live by themselves.

It is important to note that privacy in a nursing home is limited. Although private rooms maybe available, rooms are often shared.

Depending on the facility selected, a nursing home may be similar to a hospital environment or may have a more residential feel.

When you choose a nursing home, pay close attention to the quality of the facility. Visit several facilities, and talk to your family about your needs and wishes regarding nursing home care. Most people don’t remain in a nursing home indefinitely. If your physical or mental condition improves, you may be able to return home or move to a different type of facility. Contact your state department of elder services for guidelines on how to evaluate nursing homes.

Nursing homes are expensive. If you need nursing home care in the future, do you know how you will pay for it? Will you use private savings, or will you rely on Medicaid to pay for your care? If you have time to plan, consider purchasing longterm care insurance to pay for your nursing home care.

Assisted-living facilities typically offer rental rooms or apartments, housekeeping services, meals, social activities, and transportation. The primary focus of an assisted-living facility is social not medical, but some facilities do provide limited medical care. Assisted living facilities can be state-licensed or unlicensed, and they primarily serve senior citizens who need more help than those who live in independent living communities.

Before entering an assisted-living facility, carefully read the contract and tour the facility. Some facilities are large, caring for a thousand people. Others are small, caring for fewer than 5 people. Consider whether the facility meets your needs.

Reading the fine print on the contract may save you a lot of time and money later if any conflict over services or care arises. If you find the terms of the contract confusing, ask a family member for help or consult an attorney.

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Located at 8116 19th St. Lubbock, Texas on 13 acres. There is plenty of parking with easy access to the Market. We are open every Saturday from April thru the end of October. We feature Local Farmers with Locally grown produce & meat, Local Bakers, Crafters, and Artisans with Homemade and Seasonal goods for sale. If you would like to be a vender at the 2019 Farmers Market contact the Market Manager at 806-853-7901.3/19

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Page 22 • May 2019 • Golden Gazette

This month I’m writing about King Street Pub, a beautiful restaurant is at 8004 Indiana.

Upon entering the foyer, you realize this is something far and beyond other restaurants in Lubbock. Any antiques collector would think they are in a Victorian dream.

Dr. Sally Good, husband David, and their daughter, Sara North, are the owners of this fine establishment.

Coming in June, the Pub and the Queen of Tarts Bakery will celebrate one year in business. Next month I will concentrate on the bakery.

Professor Sally has her doctorate in English literature from Texas Tech University. Her menu items’ names alone are evidence of her literary background and

are worth a trip to this oneof-a-kind restaurant.

Now for the food commentary: Friend M, and I decided to do lunch recently.

After admiring and discussing the awesome environment, it came time to place our order. I chose the “Fan of Green Gables” hamburger which consisted of ½ lb. of ground beef patty, topped with green chilies, green onions, avocado, a green chili cream, and Swiss cheese, on a brioche bun. For my side, I chose a side salad with a yummy orange vinaigrette dressing.

My “hamburger” was the most fantastic ½ lb. ground beef sandwich ever put together. The brioche bun is actually an in-house made sub-style sandwich bread, filled with all the goodies

mentioned above. I tried to eat this delectable creation as a normal sandwich, but found it impossible, so I opted for a knife and fork.

Friend ordered the crab cake stuffed Portabella with a spicy lemon aioli, and the Grilled Apple and Spinach Salad, which included pecans, mini-pink cucumber slices, Yes, pink. Our server told us the chef uses beet juice in the marinade. How unique is that?

Friend’s crab cake was a very generous mound stuffed atop a huge portabella mushroom.

Their signature dessert is the coconut cake which comes from their bakery, The Queen of Tarts. We were both so full, dessert was not an option. But, in next month’s edition of the

806-745-5800

Gazette there will be more about the Queen of Tarts, and many more fun facts.

The restaurant has two private dining rooms. One can hold up to 70 people and has a big screen projector for special meetings or parties.

The other is a cozy room which seats eight people and includes an inviting elegant Victorian sofa for your comfort.

The King Street Pub is now open for Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Other hours are Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

There is a special time from 2 to 5 p.m. when a limited menu is offered. Some restaurants in other cities call this “Twilight Dining” and is very popular with the Senior crowd. It’s nice to

know Lubbock has a place that offers it.

Yes, folks, the word, pub, suggests a bar. Surprise!

There is a huge one located across the back of the main dining room, and by the looks of it, you could order anything your heart desires.

At the end of our lunch, there was an unlikely visit from Prince Albert! I won’t say how, but make your next dining experience at the pub and find out.

The pub also has a catering service for your special occasions. For more information call 806-993-1010.

I could write two more columns on this place and not cover it all.

Until next month, Cathy Easter P.S. Watch out for all the kiddos – school is out later this month.

By

Garrison Institute on Aging The Garrison Institute on Aging will present the monthly Healthy Aging Lecture Series at 3 p.m.

May 22. Denise Owens, fraud manager at Plains Capital Bank, will present “Senior Scams & Fraud Don’t Get Hooked!” Financial scams targeting seniors have become common and are now considered the crime of the 21st century.

The free series will be at Carillon Windsong, 4002 16th St. Parking is available next to the building. Snacks provided. Call 743-7821 for information.

We often joke about the weather in Texas. But who knew we would have fall, winter, spring and summer in April. Let’s hope May is calmer.

Things to love about May. • Income taxes are done.

• You can leave windows open.

• You can cook outside.

• Kids have a school break.

• Put the winter sweaters away.

We are continuing to collect items for the Stockings for Servicemen Project. More than 3,000 Christmas boxes are being prepared to send to service personnel serving in South Korea and special operations overseas. Items can be dropped off at the Garrison Institute on Aging office, 6630 S Quaker Ave., Suite G. In addition, we are collecting playing cards and new or used Christmas cards. We can also accept business promotional items, such as pens, pencils, note pads, koozies, and bag clips. Any and all can be accepted.

The Community Christian Church works year round to prepare gift baskets for sale before the holidays. They are looking for items

TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER to put in the gift baskets. Items that are requested are wired edged ribbon, medium and large baskets, small items (holiday decorations or any small collectible), craft items, and seed packets. The possibilities are endless.Proceeds from the sale benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels.

Donation of yarn, fabric or any craft items are accepted for RSVP Comfort Corps. We have several organizations that use raw materials and make items that are provided to groups of all ages. Some of the items include afghans, lap robes, yarn caps and scarves, adult bibs, baby items, and booties. Any type, amount or quantity is accepted.

We can find a home for just about anything that you would like to donate. We appreciate the citizens of Lubbock and the surrounding communities for their generosity and giving spirit. It is amazing what you continually do for the South Plains community.

You may live in Texas…

• If someone at Lowe’s store offers assistance and they don’t work there.

• If you have worn shorts and a heavy coat at the same time.

• If you measure distance in hours.

• If you know people who have hit a deer more than once. ~ Jeff Foxworthy RSVP Volunteer Opportunities - If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help. We coordinate with more than 60 organizations that can use your assistance. Volunteer assignments vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you. For details, contact the RSVP office at 806-743-7787.

Golden Gazette • May 2019 • Page 23

Learn to manage balance & dizziness Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on Balance and Dizziness at 10 a.m. May 18, inside Wellness Today, 2431 S. Loop 289. For directions, or to make a reservation, call 806-771-8010.

This free workshop is for you if you’ve missed work due to balance problems or dizziness or you’ve missed out on vacations or activities because you have a fear of falling.

If you’ve tried everything, and just want to get back to normal, come listen to a physical therapist discuss the biggest mistake that people who suffer from balance problems and dizziness make that usually results in them trying multiple different remedies.

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

Page 24 • May 2019 • Golden Gazette

Lubbock ISD music education program receives national recognition For the third year in a row, Lubbock ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Ed-

ucation designation from The National Association for Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Photo Plains! reception May 3 The Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center will host a reception from 6 - 9 p.m. May 3, for the opening of Photo Plains!

Photo Plains! is an annual exhibition sponsored by the West Texas Photographic Society of Lubbock that invites open submissions from all area photographers. The awards ceremony for this juried exhibition will begin at 7 p.m. during the First Friday opening reception.

Founded in 1994 by a small group of dedicated photographers, Photo Plains! West Texas Photographic Society of Lubbock Open Juried Photographic Exhibition is one of the few open photography shows in the region.

Each person has a place at the table and a voice worth hearing A tradition to Stand On Blended Music with Choir

First Presbyterian Church 3814 130th Street 763-0401 FPCLubbock.org

10:30 a.m. Worship

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Lubbock ISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for the music programs.

Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“It is an honor for Lubbock ISD to receive this recognition,” said Andrew Babcock, Lubbock ISD executive director of fine arts.

“Our fantastic music teachers work tirelessly to ensure our students are afforded a wellrounded educational experience on a daily basis.

“With unwavering support demonstrated by campus administration, our superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo, our school board, and the entire community, Lubbock ISD is, and will continue to be, a shining beacon for fine arts education.”

Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational, cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music.

After two years of music education, research found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their lessinvolved peers, and students involved in music are not

only more likely to graduate from high school, but also to attend college.

Everyday listening skills are stronger in musicallytrained children than in those without music training.

Listening skills are closely tied to the ability to perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and

keep sounds in memory.

Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound; young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years still show enhanced neural processing compared to their peers.

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