Golden Gazette November 2021

Volume 33, Number 11

November 2021

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

In November & Inside Texas Tech football Nov. 13 vs Iowa State in Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock Nov. 20 vs Oklahoma State in Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock – Senior Day Nov. 27 vs Baylor in McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas 1st All Saints Day 2nd Election Day .......................................... page 3 5th First Friday Art Trail 6th Lubbock Uncorked .............................. page 2 6th Roundtable ............................................. page 4 7th Daylight Saving Time ends - fall back an hour 11th Veterans Day 11th Tribute to Veterans .......................... page 1 25th Thanksgiving Day 30th Carol of Lights Diabetes support group ........................... page 4 Feed a Friend: Easy as Pie ..................... page 9 New Neighbors ........................................ page 24 10-digit dialing ........................................... page 4 Waterwise Winter ...................................... page 5 Recycle fall leaves .................................... page 8 ‘The Big, Big Man’ ....................................page 17 Hospice & Palliative Care Month Alzheimer’s Awareness Month National Caregivers Month

‘A Tribute to the American Veteran Who Kept the Flag Waving’ Celebrate Veterans Day with “A Tribute to the American Veteran Who Kept the Flag Waving,” a benefit concert presented by Caldwell Entertainment.

The concert is at 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 at the historic Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Reserved seats are $25 each. Balcony box seats are $50. Tickets are available online or through the Cactus

Theater box office, 806-7623233.

Danny Koch is one of the organizers of the event.

“We honor veterans, because they have always been liberators, not conquerors,” Koch said. “And it is because of their sacrifices that the flag keeps waving. Also, war changes soldiers. Many wear no physical scars of war, but scars exist. Fear and anxiety coupled with depres-

sion cause many veterans to withdraw.”

Rick Hadley, commander of American Legion Post 575 in Lubbock, helped organize the concert and fundraiser because veterans typically help other veterans.

Ticket proceeds from the show benefit the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center in Angel Fire, N.M., which specializes in (See American Veteran, Page 9)

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Lubbock Uncorked set for Nov. 6 The culture of grapegrowing and wine-making in Texas and the Lubbock area will be celebrated from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the American

Windmill Museum, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive in Lubbock.

Wineries from all over the state will attend to introduce

their wines to the public.

Live music from local artists, and some of the best food Lubbock has to offer will be available from food trucks and local restaurants.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event.

A ticket comprises admission into the event and ten 1-ounce wine tastings tickets. Additional tickets for wine tasting will be available to purchase.

VIP tickets are $75 in advance and $85 the day of the event or until sold out. Only 150 VIP tickets will be sold.

Each VIP ticket comprises admission into the event, ten 1-ounce wine tastings, and entrance into the VIP tent which gives attendees the ultimate luxury experience. The VIP area will provide premium wine tastings and specially crafted hors d’oeuvres & food tastings.

Grazing Texas Wine Classes will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and a repeat session from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

During these classes, attendees will learn from the growers, winemakers, distributors and sommeliers.

Join Jason Hisaw, advanced sommelier and Texas Wine Ambassador, will lead a panel of winery representatives as they share what they believe to be a solid representation of a Texas wine.

A sommelier is a waiter in a restaurant who has charge of wines and their service,

also known as a wine steward.

Audience members will be able to dissect each wine introduced and further discuss how the process of making wine contributes to the wine-making process. A grazing table will accompany each wine discussed.

Event tickets, class tickets, and parking passes must be all purchased at the same time. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets, classes, or parking passes.

Entertainment will include Junior Vasquez, Jenni Dale Lord, Cary Banks, Craig Elliot, Danny Cadra, Caleb Jude Green, Seth Williamson, Joy Harris, Brian McRae, Tatum Sheets, Donny Dodson, and Clifton Castle.

For tickets or information email Amy Marquez at amy. marquez@lubbockbiz.org or call the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at 806-7617000 http://www.lubbockuncorked.com, 806-761-7000.

Never in a million years could I have imagined I would go up to a bank teller wearing a mask and ask for money.

A break to recover and reflect can work wonders.

Just make sure you get started again.

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Local & Constitutional Amendment Elections – Nov. 2, 2021 Nov. 2 is Election Day for two local propositions and 8 constitutional amendments in Texas.

One affects Lubbock County, one the City of Lubbock, and the eight propositions are statewide.

Election-related questions can be directed to ocs@ mylubbock.us or by calling 806-775-2028.

Approving the ad valorem tax rate of $.359990 per $100 valuation in Lubbock County, Texas for the current year, a rate that is $.035048 higher per $100 valuation than the voter-approval tax rate of Lubbock County, Texas, for the purpose of providing salary increases due to disparity and incentive pay for the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department.

City of LubboCk Special Election, Last year, the ad valorem tax rate in Lubbock County, Proposition A Texas was $.339978 per The issuance of $100 valuation. $174,575,000 general obligation bonds for street im- State of texaS Proposition 1 provements, and the imposiThe constitutional amendtion of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest ment authorizing the professional sports team charitable on the bonds. foundations of organizations LubboCk County sanctioned by the ProfessionSpecial Election, al Rodeo Cowboys Associa-

Proposition A

tion or the Women’s Profes- of the court of criminal apsional Rodeo Association to peals, a justice of a court of conduct charitable raffles at appeals, and a district judge. rodeo venues.

Proposition 5 Proposition 2 The constitutional amendThe constitutional amend- ment providing additional ment authorizing a county powers to the State Comto finance the development mission on Judicial Conduct or redevelopment of trans- with respect to candidates for portation or infrastructure in judicial office. unproductive, underdevelProposition 6 oped, or blighted areas in the The constitutional amendcounty. ment establishing a right for Proposition 3 residents of certain facilities The constitutional amend- to designate an essential ment to prohibit this state caregiver for in-person visior a political subdivision of tation. this state from prohibiting or Proposition 7 limiting religious services of The constitutional amendreligious organizations. ment to allow the surviving Proposition 4 spouse of a person who is The constitutional amend- disabled to receive a limitament changing the eligibility tion on the school district requirements for a justice of ad valorem taxes on the the supreme court, a judge spouse’s residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the

Garrison Institute on Aging

“Stress Management for Older Adults” Guest Speaker Jonathan Singer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU

When: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Where: Zoom Webinar https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/93712419544 For more information, call 806.743.7821

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time of the person’s death.

Proposition 8 The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

When you find a door that swings open for you, you should go through it. If it’s a door that leads you toward making a difference in the world, step through that door and just keep going as far as you can. – Clyde Butcher, landscape photographer A fella once asked me what a hoedown was, and I told him it’s like a shindig but more like a hootenanny. I could tell he was still confused because his face went all cattywampus.

What a difference your lunch hour can make!

Once a week, or once a month, use your lunch hour to deliver a hot, nutritious meal to someone who is homebound.

You will make their day, and they will make yours.

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Roundtable meetings: Nov. 6 & Dec. 4 Only 2 more meetings left for 2021. So glad we have gone to once a month now and thank you for the great attendance.

If you still want to contribute to the scholarship fund for the Honors College at Texas Tech, do so at the next meetings.

Hillcrest Country Club has been great to work with all these years, giving us a variety for our menu to chose from.

For the Nov. 6 program, Curator Sharon McCullar of Silent Wings Museum will be the guest speaker. She has been curator there since 2016 but has worked in the museum field for 18 years.

The title for her presentation will be “The Silent Wings Museum: Preserving the Legacy of the World War II Glider Pilot.”

It will cover the history of the museum, how and why

it was founded, the body of knowledge preserved, and the exhibits they use to interpret that story along with the current featured exhibit.

Nov 11 is Veteran’s Day, so you may want to make a visit to the museum.

On Dec. 4, Dr. Aliza Wong, associate dean of the Honors College, along with a couple of students who have been awarded scholarships will speak.

Marie Evans will also be presenting the annual (except for last year) scholarship check for the General Dudley E. Faver-Adolph R. Hanslik Scholarship Foundation.

Meetings are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Country Club.

Meals are $15 and anything extra you might like to give for the scholarship fund. No membership or dues.

RSVP to Marie Evans MEvans1398@aol.com

Remove 10 pieces of litter every Tuesday

Keep Lubbock Beautiful

A new litter-prevention program: “10 on Tuesday”

Working toward a clean, litter-free city www.keeplubbockbeautiful.org 806-775-3149

10-digit dialing Diabetes support group The Covenant Health LifeStyle Centre will host group for those in the comin the 806 munitya freelivingsupport with diabetes.

Local calls made in the following area codes must dial 10-digits, area code + phone number, or the call will not go through: Arkansas: 501 Arizona: 928 California: 530, 707 Louisiana: 337 Mississippi: 662 Missouri: 417, 660, 816 Nevada: 775 New Mexico: 575 Texas: 361, 806, 940 What do I need to do?

In addition to changing the way you dial local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed with a 7-digit number must be reprogrammed to complete calls to 10-digit numbers.

What will remain the same?

• Your phone number, including current area code, will not change.

• The price of a call, coverage area, and other rates and services will not change.

• Calls now considered local will remain local calls regardless of the number of digits dialed.

• 3-digit dialing of emergency and information numbers like “211” and “911” will remain the same.

• Long-distance and toll calls still require dialing 1 + area code + phone number.

Why is this change being made?

“988” has been adopted as a new 3-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. In order for “988” to work in the above area codes, 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented.

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The group is available so participants feel like they can confide in others in similar situations with the addition of added education to help them manage their diabetes.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) website, there are about 2.8 million people in Texas living with diabetes.

Meetings are led by participants in the group with appearances by industry experts such as dentists, fitness specialists, and certified diabetes educators.

Some of the topics to be discussed include: - Diabetic meal planning and nutrition - Exercise and physical activity - Weight management - Stress management - Tracking and monitoring blood sugars - Diabetic medication and injection devices - Wound care and prevention - Heart health - Dental health Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, once-a-month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Covenant Health LifeStyle Centre on the top floor of the east parking garage off 21st and Knoxville.

Nov. 16, 2021 Dec. 21, 2021 Jan. 18, 2022 For more information, visit: https://www. covenanthealth.org/patients-and-visitors/forpatients/classes-events/event-details/?Event=7

Medicaid fraud drives up the cost of health care for everyone.

It’s everyones responsibility to report fraud & abuse.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

765-6367

mfcu@oag.texas.gov

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Prepare for a Waterwise Winter Protection is key in cooler months. Cold weather can pose a risk to your indoor and outdoor plumbing, which can lead to leaks and water waste.

Is your home ready for cooler weather? Here are some tips to help you prepare for a waterwise winter.

Change irrigation schedule Adjust the program of your automatic landscape sprinkler system. Lawns need less irrigation during cooler months.

The HPWD sponsored “WaterMyYard” program, phone app, and website can help you with irrigation scheduling decisions.

Also, as we approach the first freeze, make sure your irrigation system is off when temps dip below 32 degrees.

Check status of coverings on outdoor faucets and pipes

Cover your outdoor faucets and insulate any exposed pipes. Freezing temperatures can cause outdoor pipes to burst, which can lead to wasted water, home damage, and costly repairs.

Check for indoor and outdoor leaks before freezing temps arrive Check the inside and outside of your home for leaks.

Leaks can waste thousands of gallons of water each year and cause costly damage to your home.

Update fixtures by installing high efficiency shower heads & faucet aerators Looking for a weekend project? Autumn is a great time to update home fixtures.

Installing high efficiency shower heads, faucet aerators, and new toilet flappers can help you save water year-round.

Stock Up

In case of a power outage, you’ll want to keep water on hand. Buy bottled water for an emergency drinking water supply, and store non-potable water for toilet flushing and other uses.

Mulch With cooler weather, it is time to wrap up lingering gardening tasks. This includes adding more mulch to flower beds. Mulch helps keep moisture in the soil and can help regulate soil temperatures to protect your perennials all winter long.

If you have fallen leaves on your property, these make great free mulch.

Plant perennials Fall is a great time to plant perennials like Yarrow, Rud-

beckia, and Bee balm. This is also the best time to sow wildflower seeds, since many varieties need colder temperatures before germinating in the spring.

By winterizing your home, you can avoid water waste and costly repairs to

your home if a pipe freezes and bursts, as well as plan for a beautiful low water use landscape in the spring.

Water is our region’s most vital resource. It’s important to conserve it year-round.

- hpwd.org High Plains Water District

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‘Peace Train’ Thinking about the good things to come Remember Cat Stevens?

He came to prominence here in the early 1970s as a singer-songwriter responsible for such ethereal ballads as “Peace Train,” “Wild World,” “Moon Shadow” and “Morning Has Broken.”

He was equally popular in his home country of England at the same time, but to his British fans, he was probably more like Cat Stevens 2.0, a rocker revamped from the turbulent late 60s.

“Peace Train” was Stevens’s third entrée into the 1971 American Top Ten, the song being gleaned from his million-selling album “Teaser and the Firecat.” Arriving at a time of social upheaval (especially concerning the unpopular Vietnam conflict), “Peace Train” brought a message of hope and encour-

agement to his followers.

Infused with a Greekinfluenced calypso beat and powered by handclaps, violins and a gospel-tinged chorus, Cat’s hit offered an escape from the country’s malaise and a welcome to a world of tranquility and contentment via a metaphorical train ride. Who wouldn’t want to be on such a conveyance?

Born Steven Demetre Georgiou in 1948 in London, the youngest child of a Greek father and a Swedish mother, he developed a love of music and took to playing the family’s grand piano. But at 15, intoxicated by the success of the Beatles, he switched to

the guitar and started creating tunes.

Steven set his heart on becoming a songwriter in the same vein as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. He signed a

publishing deal at 17 with a London music company and cut several original demos (demonstration records), including the future Tremeloes hit “Here Comes My Baby” and “The First Cut is the Deepest,” recorded later

by Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. He changed his stage name to Cat Stevens, in part because a girlfriend claimed

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he had eyes like a cat. Also, he has said, he couldn’t imagine anyone going into a record store to ask for a Steven Demetre Georgiou album.

Never a standout student, Stevens later dropped out of art college to become a velvet-suitwearing teen idol who placed three rock singles high on the British record charts. What followed for him was a schedule of personal appearances, recording sessions, and an indulgence in the seductive (and often destructive) world of the rock star.

He contracted tuberculosis and landed in a London hospital for a year-long recuperation. While taking stock of his life during that time,

Stevens meditated, did yoga, became a vegetarian and considered different spiritual paths.

During his recovery, he composed numerous songs in an easy-going, folk-pop style, his new works more intimate than the hard-edged rockers that had first brought him fame in the UK. “In the old days, I was more concerned with melody,” Cat said later. “Now it’s what I have to say.”

“Peace Train” became a fan favorite, and for a while, Cat Stevens ended every concert with his beloved (and still-relevant) anthem, which opened with unabated optimism: Now I’ve been happy lately/Thinking about the good things to come And I believe it could be/ Something good has begun

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Covenant Health nationally recognized for exceptional care Covenant Medical Center is 5-star rated for several procedure outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.

Hobbs

promises and continues to deliver to providers and caregivers.

“We feel blessed to be recognized our communities who depend on us Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital for the exceptional care Covenant for excellence in their care.” was recognized for pulmonary.

“We are extremely proud of the Healthgrades recognitions received by all our Covenant Health ministries,” Chief Quality Officer Cynthia Salisbury said.

“The Quality awards received represent excellence in multiple services from surgical procedures to treatment Lubbock of serious medical conditions includCovenant Medical Center received ing sepsis and stroke.

5-stars for orthopedics, neurosci“Covenant was awarded the highences, vascular, gastrointestinal, est recognition of 5-Stars in more appendectomy, critical care, GYN Surgery, bariatric, best specialty, than 10 areas across our ministries.

“Many of these recognitions are GYN surgery. repeat achievements received for Plainview multiple years at both CMC and Covenant Health Plainview was Plainview, representing the steadfast recognized for critical care and labor commitment to excellence of our & delivery.

BRAIN MIND GAMES

1. If you have it, you want to share it. If you share it, you don’t have it. What is it?

2. Clara Clatter was born on Dec. 27, yet her birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible?

3. Even if they are starving, natives living in the Artic will never eat a penguin’s egg. Why not?

ANSWERS TO BRAIN MIND GAMES

4. I am light as a feather, but nobody can hold me for very long.

What am I? 5. My tines may be long or short.

My tines end ere my first report.

What am I? 6. I jump when I walk and sit when I stand. Who am I? 7. I am the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of the end and the end of every pace. What am I? I want to be like a caterpillar. Eat a lot, sleep for a while, and wake up beautiful.

I bought a little bag of air today.

The company that made it was kind enough to put some potato chips in it as well.

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1. A secret 2. She lives in Australia 3. Penguins do not live in the Arctic Circle 4. My breath 5. Lightening 6. A kangaroo 7. The letter “E”

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nomical use of this gardening treasure.

Leaves contain a wonderful blend of nutrients that a tree needed to grow those leaves in your yard in the first place. Getting rid of fallen leaves doesn’t make any sense from an environmental standpoint, economic standpoint or just the standpoint of how nature grows leaves.

1. Mow the leaves into the lawn to recycle their nutrients.

The simplest, easiest way to use the leaves is to mow over them with a mulching mower so that the leaf pieces can fall down between the grass blades. The leaf pieces will release nutrients as they decompose.

2. Collect and mulch the fallen leaves A pile of fallen leaves can be chopped up and used as mulch. The nextsimplest alternative is to collect the leaves and spread

them around shrubs, trees or vegetables so they can work as mulch. When you grind them up a little bit with a mower, it gives them a nicer look, and they’re less likely to blow away.

Mulch moderates soil temperature, prevents erosion and evaporation, greatly reduces weed problems, and provides nutrients for plant roots as it decomposes over time.

3. Use the leaves as compost A third option for using falling leaves is to compost them. Composting leaves takes more commitment than mulching them, but it creates a nutrient-rich mix that can be mixed with soil to help plants thrive.

The leaves have so many uses in the garden and landscape.

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Feed a Friend…It’s as Easy as Pie The Easy as Pie event kicks off with a celebrity pieeating contest at noon, Nov. 9, at the United Supermarket on 4th & Milwaukee.

Lubbock Meals on Wheels, United Supermarkets, KAMC, and KLBK come together to help with the Meals on Wheels’ second largest fundraiser of the year, Feed a Friend…It’s as Easy as Pie. The event goes from Nov. 10 through 24 at all Lubbock Amigos, Market Streets, and United Supermarkets.

For a $5 donation, a person receives a coupon for a free Mrs. Smith’s pie (varieties

to be determined by Mrs. Smith’s.)

Tell the checker to add $5 to the total when you get groceries. You can also

Donations will also be taken at the Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office and still receive Mrs. Smith’s coupons. Coupons are redeemable at any Lubbock Amigos, Market Street, or United. All proceeds benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels, and help people remain at home, well fed, and independent.

This year ’s goal is donate at self-checkout and $75,000.

To volunteer to take through StreetSide. Donations can also be given at the coupons to a service club, customer service counter. church, office, or any other place, call 806-792-7971 and Coupons expire Dec. 5.

Lubbock Meals on Wheels ask for Ana or Mary. You can will not have volunteers lo- also go to the website at lubcated in the stores this year. bockmealsonwheels.org.

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How much your simple notes and texts and efforts to reach me have meant. Yes, I saw every single one. No, you haven’t done anything

Upcoming at the Cactus Theater Nov 5 - Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers Nov 6 - ENCORE! Blackwater Draw Nov 7 - Lazer Lloyd with John Sprott and Ron Riley Nov 8 - Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Acoustic Guitarist Nov 11 - Tribute to American Veterans Nov 12 - The ’80s Rock On - Greatest Hits Live! NEW! Nov 19 - Texas Hill: Casey James, Adam Wakefield, Craig Wayne Boyd Nov 20 - ‘The Voice’ Winners: Jake Hoot/Sundance Head NEW! Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue 806-762-3233 boxoffice@cactustheater.com, cactustheater.com

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PTSD treatment and suicide prevention.

Established in 2009, the Wellness and Healing Center mission is to create an environment that is responsive to the needs of veterans and military families using creative therapies and processes that focus on emotional and physical healing.

“PTS affects the whole family,” Hadley said. “One person can’t help another if they don’t take care of themselves. Most non-veterans struggle to understand why the veteran has issues and sometimes act the way they do. By including the spouse, wrong. It’s me. And it’s this family member or close time, this hellish, crazy, re- friend the success rate goes vealing, stretching time. way up.”

There are so many things Caldwell Entertainment I’ve wanted to tell you, but I haven’t had the words.

I’ve wanted to tell you that I still laugh -- at my own sarcastic jokes, at inappropriate times, and with others.

I’ve wanted to tell you thank you. Thank you for sticking through this with me. Thank you for understanding. Thank you for giving me time and space when I needed it. Thank you for assuming the best in my intentions. Thank you for giving me endless support.

Friends like you can never be replaced.

Still me, just a little more worn and tattered.

To my friend on a year of deep grief

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organizers explained that the concert is to show appreciation and love for all veterans and to play songs that honor the greatness of America.

Performing on the tribute show will be the Caldwell Collective Band with singers Jeff McCreight, Brandon Gwinn, Jason Fellers, Josh Sills, Sheena Fadeyi, Kassidy King, Addie Bleu Short, Russ Murphy, David Spears, and Blackwater Draw.

Enjoy classics and patriotic songs such as God Bless America and Battle Hymn of the Republic, originals from great writers of the region to the modern hits of Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, and more. From country to classics, this show has it all, beginning with a color guard and the National Anthem.

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What do you call this place?

A man and his dog were walking along a road enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

He remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years.

He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall.

It looked like fine marble.

At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

He saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl and the street looked like pure gold.

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk.

When he was close enough, he called out, “Excuse me, where are we?”

“This is Heaven, sir,” the man answered.

“Wow! Would you happen to have some water? the man asked. ”Of course, sir. Come right in, and I’ll have some ice water brought right up.”

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

“Can my friend,” gesturing toward his dog, “come in, too?” the traveler asked. ”I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t accept pets.”

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued on his way.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. ”Excuse me!” he called to the man.

“Do you have any water?”

“Yeah, sure, there’s a pump over there, come on in.”

“How about my friend here?” the traveler gestured to the dog.

“There should be a bowl by the pump,” the man said.

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl for him and his dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree. ”What do you call this place?” the traveler asked.

“This is Heaven,” he answered.

“Well, that’s confusing,” the traveler said.

“The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.”

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5 ways to keep a senior’s home clean Piles of dirty laundry in the corner, dust on the counters, old food in the fridge – you’re seeing this more and more at Mom and Dad’s house. Difficulty keeping a home clean may be among the first signs a senior loved one needs help at home.

Inability to care for a home might be a touchy topic for aging adults.

Lack of addressing the topic, though, could lead to safety hazards. If your senior loved one’s home could use a good corner-tocorner cleaning, broach the subject delicately with these tips.

Consider these five ways to get it done.

1. Make a checklist Write down everything you and your senior loved one would like to get done.

Tasks may include washing windows and curtains, wiping out the refrigerator, scrubbing the floor, and more. Consider completing the Home Safety Checklist to help reduce safety hazards including the following: • Clean out the medicine cabinet and dispose of expired medications or those no longer prescribed • Throw away any expired food • Replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

• Remove clutter from walkways • Replace light bulbs if necessary and ensure rooms and hallways are adequately lit • Get rid of throw-rugs to eliminate tripping hazards • Consider installing grab bars in the bathroom

2. Schedule it Just like a doctor’s appointment or other important commitment, block off time in your schedule that you can devote to cleaning. You may want to knock everything out in one weekend, or you may want to take it one chore at a time over several weeks, fitting it in when you have time. Either way, consider it time well spent with your loved one.

3. Enlist help Make it a family affair.

If you can’t convince family members to lend a hand, consider hiring help. A professional caregiver can assist with laundry, dusting, vacuuming and other light housekeeping tasks.

4. Involve your senior loved one It’s important to keep your loved one engaged and feel-

ing useful, no matter what his or her limitations. If it’s not easy for Mom to get around, hand her the silver polish and silverware. Or give Dad a stack of papers to go through while you take care of the rest of the home.

5. De-clutter, then clean Seniors who have accumulated a lifetime of belongings often have so much stuff that it clutters the house and makes it difficult to clean, much less live safely in. Don’t just clean around the piles – tackle them first.

But be careful not to get trash-happy. Learn the reasons seniors hang on to stuff and how to handle the clutter in a diplomatic manner.

Finally, be sure to address any problems you uncover while cleaning.

You don’t want to see the fruits of your labor reverse back into a mess in less than six months.

If you discover your loved one has piles of unpaid bills, expired food in the pantry, or hasn’t been cleaning up after the pets, perhaps it’s time for some extra help around the house.

A little housekeeping help from a caregiver for just a few hours a week can help keep the home clean while offering your loved one companionship and support on a regular basis.

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Fall maintenance tips for trees

By Casey Hildebrandt Fall is the ideal time to prepare trees for the winter so they’ll have a good start next spring.

In general, the things you should be concerned about are preventive maintenance and feeding issues that will prepare them for the cold to withstand the harsh temperatures of winter.

Here are some of the most important recommendations for tree care around your property.

Tree trimming

After the leaves have fallen off your trees, it’s a good time to check for any trimming issues you might have. With the leaves absent, you’ll be able to see the branch structure of your trees much better so that selective cuts can be made. As an ISA certified arborist, we can help identify branches and limbs that are non-beneficial and remove them, including any which are dead or broken.

Tree fertilization

Trees benefit from fertilization, and now is a good time to do so because the tree roots will store all that energy for the spring when flowering and leafing occur.

By fertilizing now, you’ll maintain the level of nutrients in the soil and promote root production, which will be advantageous for the spring.

under the canopy of your trees so they have an extra layer of insulation against cold temperatures. Mulch will also help retain moisture in the soil during the dry months of winter. You’ll have ideal protection if you add two to three inches of mulch over the root zone of your tree.

Watering

The extreme drought conditions persisting across the Mulching This is also an excellent South Plains, in tandem with time to replenish the mulch the cooler and drier air of fall and winter, can be harmful to your trees. However, overwatering can also be problematic.

Grass and trees in your landscape naturally need less water going into the cooler months. Many homeowners forget to cut back on the Funding by Garrison Foundation water usage with their automatic sprinkler systems.

It’s a good idea to maintain supplemental watering to avoid root damage, and so your trees will have a good start the following spring.

Jeremy L. Brown, M.D. You should only water Executive Director, Hospice of Lubbock when you know the temperature will be above freezing and you should make sure to do your watering during early morning hours. This Available by computer, tablet or phone via ZOOM will avoid the possibility of https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/93712419544 evaporation due to daytime winds and higher air temperatures, letting the water soak in throughout the day.

Your trees won’t need as much water as they did in the summertime when the

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heat would evaporate much of that water, but they’ll still need to have water to maintain a healthy root system.

Cabling / bracing Do you have a tree in danger of splitting? In certain instances, it is recommended that a tree be cabled or braced. A tree is typically cabled or braced to reduce the risk of failure, especially if it could strike people or property.

After the early ice storm we experienced in October 2020, we saw success where several large trees with cabling/bracing survived without significant damage. Using the best techniques and technology, Hildebrandt Tree Tech can help secure your trees to encourage a long and healthy life.

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If we spread love as quickly as we spread negativity, what an amazing world we would live in.

In the end, just 3 things matter: How will we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go. – Jack Kornfield We don’t walk away to teach people a lesson. We walk away because we finally learned ours.

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An artist’s rendering of the completed Hope Tower at Covenant Medical Center on 19th Street.

Covenant Health resumes construction on Hope Tower & renovations in Plainview Covenant Health has resumed construction on Hope Tower at Covenant Medical Center.

In June 2020, Hope Tower construction was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hope Tower will be a state-of-the-art inpatient tower capable of treating complex orthopedic trauma, spine, and cranial neurosurgery patients. The six-story structure will be approximately 200,000 square feet and cost about $140 million

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to complete. It will provide an additional 150 beds for Covenant Medical Center, as well as a new front entrance and chapel, and surface parking.

Construction of Hope Tower will take about two

years to complete.

In Plainview, renovations will also resume with construction continuing on the sterile processing department.

Work in Plainview started in 2015 with construction of

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A lot of joints – ankle, back, knee, hip, elbows, fingers & toes I remember when I was a kid and my Granny said, “My shoulder hurts.” I remember thinking, how does your shoulder hurt? As we get older, we generally find out. Pain isn’t pretty is it?

The shoulder is just one joint we often talk, or should I say, complain about. We talk about the ankle joint, the low back joints, our knee joints, our hip joints, our elbows, even our fingers and toes. In other words, we talk a lot about joints.

Most of the time, at our age, people think they need replacements or just need to live with it.

Would it surprise you if I told you joints can often hurt from eating the wrong foods?

When people come in my office and say, “I would do anything to get rid of

_____.” I always ask, will you go on a diet? That is where maybe they don’t really mean what they say. They mean they are willing to swallow any pill, sometimes willing to be cut on, and get all kinds of what I consider horrible things done to them. But cutting out certain foods is a deal breaker?

We really are interesting humans.

Recently I had two unrelated patients who both appeared sensitive to the nightshades. It was their joints they were complaining about. What are nightshades?

They are white potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant. gogi berries, and peppers of all kinds except black pepper.

One of my patients who appeared sensitive to night shades has rheumatoid arthritis, another has a problem with her jaw. It will be interesting in how much staying off nightshades will help.

I treated a young boy about 10 years ago. He was about 8 years old, and ever since he was about 2, he woke up in the night crying, even though he was still asleep. He said his legs hurt. They had taken him to numerous doctors, who said it was growing pains. I tested him and said it was a problem with nightshades.

They weren’t familiar with nightshades. When I said potato and tomato, his mother said, “He eats potatoes and ketchup every night.”

I suggested stopping and see if his crying in the night continued. They gave it a try and found he didn’t wake up crying when he wasn’t eating nightshades.

But the nightshades are not the only chemical irritants for joints. Oxalates also cause joint pain. Oxalates are often responsible for stones in the body, but they can be tiny ones like in joints.

Oxalates are found in greens

such as spinach. But isn’t spinach good for you? Yes, it is, but in smaller doses, and cooking also helps.

I am not a fan of people drinking the green drinks that are so popular these days. Why? Because people who are oxalate sensitive may suffer over it.

People think they are doing something healthy for themselves when actually, they are building up the oxalic acid in their body.

I love spinach, but when I eat it, I usually cook it.

Cooking helps. Yes, I might eat a spinach salad, but if I do, I don’t do it every day, and the spinach in a salad

is a lot less than in a drink.

For me, as far as the shakes, whether they are for breakfast or a snack, I’d rather eat my food than drink it.

Just remember to keep an open mind about what might be causing your joint pain.

It doesn’t have to be a structural issue.

If you are seeing a doctor or a physical therapist or a chiropractor about the pain in a joint, just remember it could be a chemical irritant that is causing your pain.

Often after you have avoided those foods, unless you are a difficult case, cutting out the nightshades or the foods with oxalates, is not a forever thing. It could be, but most likely it means you need to avoid those foods for a few months, and limit them from then on.

Christian Women’s Connection, Nov. 5 The Falling for Autumn luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Nov. 9 Erica Duncan of Waxahachie, Texas, will speak on “Who Do You Think You Are?” Special feature at the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection will be Barbara Deason of the Basket House.

Cost is $16 for the luncheon and program to be held at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive.

RSVP by noon Nov. 5 to lubbockCWC@gmail.com or call Virginia at 806-781-4653.

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Study shows success in reversing aging process From Growing Bolder Active Lifestyle Magazine We can’t escape the biological timeline of aging. But we can stem the tide with new technology.

Two key biological hallmarks of aging — telomere length shortening and accumulation of senescent cells — can be reversed, according to a groundbreaking new study released by Tel Aviv University and The Sagol

Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center.

This marks the first time these treatments have proven effective on humans.

By using a specific protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), telomere length was significantly increased and senescent cells were reduced in a population of healthy aging subjects.

Staving off the biological

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According to a recent study, 94% of people who volunteer say that volunteering improves their mood, and 76% say that volunteering made them feel healthier.

At UMC Health System, we rely on the support of volunteers who so generously give their time in support of our cause.

We are following safety and health protocols to minimize health risk and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

UMC Health System is currently seeking volunteers willing to fulfill various roles including Information Desk, Greeting & Couriers (delivering gifts & cards).

If you are interested or have questions, please call the Volunteer & Guest Services Department at 806-775-8238.

deterioration of aging is critical because aging is a major risk factor for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Telomeres are the end of chromones that preserve genetic information.

“The useful way of thinking about them is to think of a shoelace [chromosomes] and the little protective tips at the end of your shoelaces [telomeres],” Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, a scientist who won Nobel Prize in 2009 for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres, told Growing Bolder.

“If you don’t have those, the shoelace frays away.

We can think about genetic material and DNA and chromosomes as being like those shoelaces.

“The telomeres are these protective tips, and over the human lifespan, they have a tendency to wear down.”

The study is part of a comprehensive research program targeting aging as a reversible disease and will be

published in the peer-review journal Aging, and titled: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Increases Telomere Length and Decreases Immunosenescence in Isolated Blood Cells: A Prospective Trial.

The prospective clinical trial, part of a comprehensive aging research program taking place in Israel, was conducted by Prof. Efrati, MD, from the Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University and Amir Hadanny, M.D., Chief Medical Research Officer of The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research and co-author of the study.

Simple exercise is important for “telomere maintenance,” but now we can add hyperbaric oxygen therapy into the mix of preventative, proactive tools.

“Until now, interventions such as lifestyle modifications and intense exercise were shown to have some inhibition effect on the expected telomere length shortening,” Dr. Hadanny said.

“However, what is remarkable to note in our study, is that in just three months of HBOT, we were able to achieve such significant telomere elongation – at

rates far beyond any of the current available interventions or lifestyle modifications.”

The trial included 35 healthy independent adults ages 64 and older who did not undergo any lifestyle, diet or medication adjustments.

Each patient received 60 daily HBOT sessions over the course of 90 days.

“After dedicating our HBOT research to exploring its impact on the areas of brain functionality and age-related cognitive decline, we have now uncovered for the first time in humans HBOT’s biological effects at the cellular level in healthy aging adults,” said Efrati, the research group leader.

This medical breakthrough is garnering global attention, but the first and only treatment option available outside of Tel Aviv, Israel, is at the state-of-the-art Aviv Clinics in The Villages, Florida.

It sounds and looks like a therapy out of the most advanced science fiction films, but hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now available to the public.

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‘The Big, Big Man and the Tiny Little Mouse© & more

By Paul Bullock illustrated children’s book.

I wrote the poem “The Big, Big It was inspired by my son Clint, Man and the Tiny Little Mouse” who had physical and mental diffi20 years ago and had no idea that it culties and needed help in life. would someday become a beautifully I bought a small trailer for him to live in, although he never moved into it. It was a tiny little house for a big man.

His health issues ended when he passed away on Dec. 15, 2012.

The poem sat dormant until 2018, when it occurred to me it would make a nice children’s book.

I first approached my friend and local artist James W. Johnson to illustrate The Big, Big Man, but he declined.

He had, however, recently met Nina Broen, a Danish artist, through Instagram and advised me to contact her.

I emailed the poem to her, and she started drawing right away.

I was captivated by what she

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submitted. Nina has a unique style that has an Old European flavor reminiscent of the Golden Books series I remember from my own childhood.

In no time at all, she completed the illustrations, and we were off to the copyright process and then the book maker.

It took a while, but in 2020 we received our first book. It was unfortunate that we were dealing with COVID-19 in 2020, as that hindered the marketing of The Big, Big Man. Our only outlet was the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market and the support of my many friends.

Nina’s art work on The Big, Big Man was the inspiration for the second children’s poem, titled “Skinny Katie and Her Potbelly Pig Named Sadie.”

I began a third poem entitled “Very Hairy Larry and His Hairless Cat Named Mary,” with the hopes

that each book would promote the others.

Each of these poems have human characters who have animal counterparts that are the opposite of themselves.

The books promote diversity and inclusion, encouraging kindness and wholesome activities. We hope to send positive messages to young and old readers alike.

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author, I must say it seems to be a dream come true.

We are awaiting copyrights for our fourth book

Charmed by its message Upon meeting Paul Bullock, one is immediately taken with his bighearted approach toward his fellow man. This is genuine. So I guess it’s no wonder that Paul decided to start penning children’s books, for he seems absolutely perfect for the task.

He would certainly want what’s best for your children and grandchildren. It’s a part of who he is. Plus, he’s an outstanding conversationalist.

It doesn’t take but a few minutes to learn that Mr. Bullock – a world traveler, by the way – is a wordsmith of the upper echelon, an old sage, if you will.

One day one of our salespeople walked into the office with his children’s book entitled “The Big, Big Man and the Tiny Little Mouse.” We were all charmed by its message and felt compelled to share his work with our readers.

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and hope we can continue to collaborate on more work in the future. We are marketing our books at festivals and small reading events at schools and libraries.

As a senior citizen without grandchildren, I find it quite rewarding to spend time with the children I am writing for.

Children are a source of joy, and their innocence and inquisitive nature bring me great happiness. Nina and I are hopeful that our books will inspire and educate our audience.

My long-term hopes are that 40 years from now people will talk about how these little books were a part of their childhood, and how much they loved them.

These books are designed for children being read to by grandparents, parents, etc.

They are also well suited to beginning readers.

People of all ages seem to be dazzled by the illustrations, so I think these books are for all ages. Nina and I are happy to have these books available at the Lubbock libraries for the public to enjoy.

Books are available for sale at www.paulbullock.com or by calling 806-763-7425.

Communications can be sent to my email address paul@paulbullock.com.

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Skirting the issue: mini-skirts – not all that new Miniskirts were not born, as many believe, during the UK youthquake (as it was called) of the frenzied 1960s.

Over the years, archeologists have unearthed shortskirted European figurines created between 5400 and 4700 BC. Some ancient Egyptian frescos have depicted female acrobats wearing them, as well.

During the 20th century, the “flapper” era saw entertainer Josephine Baker shock Parisian audiences with a miniskirt made of bananas when she performed in the Follies Bergere. Fifties scifi movies such as “Flight to Mars” and “Forbidden Planet” also featured the controversial clothing. A decade later, Mexico City fashionistas were wearing skirts that stopped far above the knee.

Modern cultural historians, though, have given British fashion designer Mary Quant much of the credit for this worldwide clothing revolution. Since 1955, she and husband Alexander Plunkett Greene had operated Bazaar, an upscale boutique in the Chelsea area of London.

(Bazaar was one of only two such shops there that catered

icons as Twiggy and Jean movement pioneers such as the end of the 60s, hemlines Shrimpton, miniskirts quick- Gloria Steinem and Marlo fell to the ankles in a style ly captured the zeitgeist of Thomas tacitly endorsed the dubbed the “maxi,” with ultra-hip London during the skirts when they made public skirt lengths becoming the longest since World War Beatle era, and before long appearances in them.

The short-dress trend last- I. No problem for Quant, the fashion trend surfed the slipstream of the British In- ed throughout the remainder though; by then, she had crevasion to seemingly become of the decade, thanks in part ated another fashion rage: mandatory dress for ladies to Goldie Hawn. She pro- short shorts. Or, as they came worldwide for years to come. longed the fashion fad as a to be known, “hot pants.”

To its wearers, the mini- pop-culture phenomenon skirt wasn’t only “groovy,” on TV’s “Laugh-In,” with We don’t walk away to teach The term miniskirt was it also showed support for young women often embrac- people a lesson. We walk away because we finally derived from Quant’s fa- female liberation — some- ing Hawn’s signature skirts. learned ours.

The fashion world is evervorite British car, the popu- thing long overdue in the lar Mini Cooper. (In 1988, hearts of many. Women’s changing, of course, and by Quant designed the interior of a limited-edition Mini. Of the 2,000 built, each featured black-and-white-striped seats with red trimming, red seatSend a gift subscription to someone special belts and Quant’s signature someone you know would enjoy the Golden Gazette each month. on the driver’s and pasSent near the 1st of each month for senger’s seats. These rare only $24 for the year or $48 for 2 years. vehicles have now become Complete the form below and mail coveted collector’s items for to the Golden Gazette, or call 806-744-2220. certain nostalgia buffs.)

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Thanks to such fashion to the young.) Quant initially offered the short dresses to allow wearers to run for city buses more quickly.

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Organizing your finances when your spouse has died Losing a spouse is a stressful transition. And the added pressure of having to settle the estate and organize finances can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make dealing with these matters less difficult.

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neral preparations. Next, you should contact your attorney and other financial professionals.

You’ll also want to contact life insurance companies, government agencies, and your spouse’s employer for information on how you can file for benefits.

When your spouse dies, your first Get advice step should be to contact anyone who Getting expert advice when you is close to you and your spouse, and need it is essential. An attorney can and start estate settlement proceanyone who may help you with fu- help you go over your spouse’s will dures. Your funeral director can also be an excellent source of information and may help you obtain copies of the death certificate and applications for Social Security and veterans benefits.

Your life insurance agent can assist you with the claims process, or you can contact the company’s policyholder service department directly.

You may also wish to consult with a financial professional, accountant, or tax advisor to help you organize your finances.

Locate important documents and financial records

Before you can begin to settle your spouse’s estate or apply for insurance proceeds or government benefits, you’ll need to locate important documents and financial records (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates, life insurance policies).

You may need to obtain certified copies of certain documents. For example, you’ll need a certified copy of your spouse’s death certificate to apply for life insurance proceeds. And to apply for Social Security benefits, you’ll need to provide birth, marriage, and death certificates.

Set up a filing system

If you’ve ever felt frustrated be-

cause you couldn’t find an important document, you already know the importance of setting up a filing system. Start by reviewing all important documents and organizing them by topic area.

Next, set up a file for each topic area. For example, you may want to set up separate files for estate records, insurance, government benefits, tax information, and so on.

Finally, be sure to store your files in a safe but readily accessible place.

That way, you’ll be able to locate the information when you need it.

Set up a phone and mail system

During this stressful time, you probably have a lot on your mind.

To help you keep track of certain tasks and details, set up a phone and mail system to record incoming and outgoing calls and mail.

For phone calls, keep a sheet of paper or notebook by the phone and write down the date of the call, the caller’s name, and a description of what you talked about.

For mail, write down whom the mail came from, the date you received it, and, if you sent a response, the date it was sent.

Also, if you don’t already have one, make a list of the names and (See Organizing your finances, Page 23)

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Another sandwich saga & a jewel at Jason’s Deli Dear Folks, Recently we’ve ordered through Door Dash, our favorite Reuben Sandwiches. The first try was from a well-known chain of stores, with all deli orders originating from one location. I must tell you they were a total disaster.

I did call the store where the order was placed and the manager informed me that all recipes came from corporate. I did call corporate, but did not get any response.

I wanted to explain what was so awful, but supposedly no one wanted to hear any complaints. So much for customer service. I did keep the “evidence” for a few days and then they met the trash.

We did get a refund.

The second try through Door Dash came through a small centrally located restaurant, and again, a total disaster. It amazes me how any properly trained chef could allow such poor quality of food to leave the kitchen. After trying to call into the kitchen with the number listed, there were many, many rings, but no answer.

How do these people stay in business? We did, again, get a refund and trashed the evidence.

Our third try was the old established business, Jason’s Deli.

Folks, don’t waste your time and effort like we did. Go right to Jason’s. Their Reuben was FABULOUS! I’m told you can order the ¼ pounder or the ½ pounder, which is really a “2-fer.”

Their corned beef is sliced fresh every morning and is so moist.

The ½ pounder is what we ordered, and everything was piled high and the cheese was perfect. They even included those delicious, crispy dill pickle spears on the side. We did however, order extra dressing for dipping – YUM! A new item on the menu is the tomato basil soup. It is totally different from the usual creamy style found in stores now. Jason’s is real chunky complete with all the seasonings and, of course, a generous sprinkling of basil. It is delicious; however, I added some honey for my taste buds.

Jason’s info: 4001 S Loop 289, jasonsdeli.com, 806-799-8660, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Chicken Sandwich update: Several weeks ago I visited the “Colonel” and tried to place an order. Can you believe they were closed because the “Colonel” had no chicken?

I now see adds on TV for a “Crispy, Spicy Chicken Sandwich” from McDonalds. Sounds good to me – I’ll keep you posted.

Happy Thanksgiving to all, Cathy Easter

By Garrison Institute on Aging

TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

The weather is beginning to feel like fall - at least most of the time. I hope you are all preparing for Thanksgiving festivities with your family and friends. In order to ensure safety TTUHSC has continued its policy of public gatherings at 25% capacity. Scheduled events will be available via ZOOM. Please continue to use caution. We will continue to use safe practices and provide safety measures. Watch for updates on boosters and check with your physician if it is the right choice for you.

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.

The Garrison Institute on Aging will be hosting several informational sessions.

The dates and times are as follows.

Nov. 1, noon - The 9 Dementia’s - Tam Cummings, PhD, gerontologist Nov. 3, 1 p.m. – Research Presentation – Circuit and Network Mechanisms of Cognitive Deficits in Alzheimer’s Jeannie Chin, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine.

Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Senior Game Day (Bingo). Bingo Cards will be provided virtually. For information call 806743-7821.

Nov. 9, noon, Taking Care of the Caregiver When Hospice Steps In - Jeremy Brown, MD, executive director, Hospice of Lubbock.

Nov. 17, 3 p.m., Healthy Aging Lecture Series – Stress Management for Older Adults, Jonathan Singer, PhD - assistant professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU. All sessions are available on ZOOM. Link to all events: https://ttuhsc.zoom. us/j/93712419544 For questions on any of these sessions and others, call the office 806-743-7821 or 806-743-7787.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Pro-

gram (RSVP) is assisting organizations in the Lubbock area to recruit volunteers.

Many groups are returning to active duty and need your help. Contact Susan at RSVP 806-743-7787 or rsvp@ttuhsc.edu for information.

Stockings for Servicemen Stockings for Servicemen Project has been busy preparing more than 4,000 decorated denim stockings to support our troops overseas. Included are support letters and cards from elected local officials and individuals, decks of cards, small games, hard candy, promotional business items, and knitted and crocheted caps.

This is a year-round program, and if you or a group are interested in assisting with items or funding for shipping, call the office for details. Items needed are fabric (denim and themed), fabric paint, glue, yarn, ribbon, and any craft items. Contact the RSVP office at rsvp@ttuhsc.edu or 806-743-7787. There are multiple areas to help.

Thanksgiving funnies: • When is the turkey soup bad for your health? When you are the turkey.

• What is a running turkey called?

Fast food.

• Knock Knock. Who’s there? Dewey.

Dewey who? Dewey have to wait long to eat.

• How did the chicken, the pheasant, turkey, duck and goose get in trouble?

Because of their fowl language.

• Why do turkeys gobble?

Because they never learned table manners.

• What kind of key cannot open doors?

A tur-key.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. ~ Albert Einstein

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Organizing your finances when spouse dies (Continued from Page 20)

phone numbers of organizations and people you might need to contact, and post it near your phone.

The list may include the phone numbers of your attorney, insurance agent, financial professionals, and friends – all of whom you can contact for advice.

estate settlement, you may lack the funds to pay for those exEvaluate short-term income and expenses penses right away. If that is the case, don’t panic – you have When your spouse dies, you may have some immediate expenses to take care of, such as funeral costs and any outstanding debts that your spouse may have incurred (e.g., credit cards, car loan).

Even if you are expecting money from an insurance or

several options. If your spouse had a life insurance policy that named you as the beneficiary, you may be able to get the life insurance proceeds within a few days after you file.

And you can always ask the insurance company if they’ll give you an advance. In the meantime, you can use credit cards for certain expenses.

Or, if you need the cash, you can take out a cash advance against a credit card.

Also, you can try to negotiate with creditors to allow you to postpone payment of certain debts for 30 days or more, if necessary.

‘OLD’ IS WHEN...

‘Getting lucky’ means you find your car in the parking lot.

‘OLD’ IS WHEN...

An ‘all nighter’ means not getting up to use the bathroom.

Avoid hasty decisions

• Don’t think about moving from your current home until you can make a decision based on reason rather than emotion.

• Don’t spend money impulsively. When you’re grieving, you may be especially vulnerable to pressure from salespeople.

• Don’t cave in to pressure to sell or give away your spouse’s possessions. Wait until you can make clear-headed decisions.

• Don’t give or loan money to others without reviewing your finances first, taking into account your present and future needs and obligations.

Attorney: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?

Witness: No. Attorney: Did you check for blood pressure?

Witness: No. Attorney: Did you check for breathing?

Witness: No. Attorney: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?

Witness: No. Attorney: How can you be so sure, Doctor?

Witness: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

Attorney: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?

Witness: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

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COVID-19 vaccines for homebound Covenant Health Partners Mobile Integrated Health team is making house calls to homebound patients who would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

“Covenant Health strongly believes the best way to get past the COVID-19 pandemic is for every eligible community member to get their vaccine,” Covenant Health Partners CEO Dr. Michael Robertson said.

Patients will receive the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They will be monitored for a short time period post vaccination in case of any adverse reaction.

The program is only available to those in Lubbock County at this time. There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine or for this service.

Appointments can be made by calling 806-725-LIVE or 806-7255483, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Neighbors to meet Nov. 12 New Neighbors Club of Lubbock will hold a Game Day & Silent Auction to raise funds for their many service projects on Nov. 12 at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Games will begin at 10 a.m., and lunch will be served around noon.

Cost is $30 which includes the price of lunch and prize money. This is open to the public.

Games include Bridge, Samba, Shanghai Rummy, Canasta and Scrabble.

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Contact Jean 806-778-2754 about games and Virginia at 806-781-4653 for lunch reservations.

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