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Seniors can check out
books and movies at SCC
The Senior Citizens
Center is heating up. Come
participate in one or more of
our many activities, which
include men’s and women’s
aerobics, balloon volleyball,
pool, dominos, 42 dominos,
party bridge, duplicate
bridge, Millennium singers
and computer classes. We
also have a large selection
of books and movies in our
library.
If you haven’t stopped
by to get involved, you are
missing out. We have a great
group of folks who have lots
of fun with everything they
do. If you need an excuse to
get out of the house, we are
it. Call or stop by to get an
activities schedule. You’ll be
glad you did.
Blood pressure screenings
are provided at the center
at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays.
Please stop in and take advantage
of this service that is
provided to us.
We will host an AARP
classroom refresher course
for drivers age 50 and over
from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday,
June 22. AARP members
with card pay $12 while
non-members pay $14.
Are you Mexican-American
and have memory problems?
If so, come on down.
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center will
have free memory screenings
for Mexican-Americans age
70 or older who think they
may have memory problems
from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29.
Meal ticket mania is back
NEITHER
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have been covering private
contractors’ retiree costs
for things like pensions and
health care, even though
these workers are not on the
federal payroll.
“Taxpayers also cover
these retiree costs for contractors’
spouses, too, and
in some cases if contractors
want to retire early (at age
50), just like regular federal
workers, many can then get
taxpayer-funded coverage,
says an offi cial at the
Government Accountability
offi ce.
“For the Department of
Energy alone, overall this
coverage cost taxpayers
$6.8 billion over the last 10
years, according to the new
GAO report recently sent
to Congress. Nine out of 10
dollars spent on the DOE’s
annual budget goes towards
contracts, including contractor
retiree benefi ts.”
I guess independent
contracting doesn’t mean
independent in the sense
that we think it does. It must
mean independent except for
the benefi ts they want the
taxpayers to provide for the
employees of their independent
company.
Amazing! $6.8 billion.
How did this happen? And,
why does it continue to
happen? If you are interested
in reading the rest
of the story, go to: http://
www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/06/10/taxpayerspay-retiree-costs-for-federalcontractors/#ixzz1Ot5ASRxz
And, if you think I’ve been
on my soapbox this week,
you’re right. I’ll try to mellow
out and think of something
funny (ha-ha) to write
next week.
Until then, mind your
Tweets . . .
To comment:
nlogan@hearstnp.com
806.296.1362
NORMA
CASANOVA
by popular demand. For $50,
you can purchase a meal
ticket for 10 meals, plus you
get an extra meal free. That’s
$5 in your pocket.
Super Senior Monday is
1:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday.
Come tell me, “I am a super
senior” and you will receive
a surprise. Woo-hoo!
Now, “lettuce” feed you.
Menu:
Monday: Chicken pot pie,
green beans, tossed salad,
biscuit, cinnamon raisin
bread pudding.
Tuesday: Ham and potato
casserole, tossed salad, spinach,
hot roll, cake.
Wednesday: Goulash,
whole roasted corn, sweet
peas, biscuit, chocolate peanut
butter pie.
Thursday: Corn fl ake
chicken, creamed potatoes,
mixed veggies, hot roll,
cake.
Friday: Chicken fried
steak and cream gravy,
tossed salad, fries, biscuit,
fruit salad.
Norma Casanova is director of Hale
County Senior Citizens Center.
halecountysenior@yahoo.com
806.296.5201
Hospice volunteers provide needed support
Losing a loved one is a
part of life we tend to not
want to think about until
faced with that possibility.
Inevitably, we all have to
deal with losing someone we
love. The process is never
easy, but there is help available.
We are so fortunate
to have hospice to bring
comfort to those whose lives
may be ending and to allow
them to pass on with dignity
and respect.
The name “hospice” refers
to a place of shelter and rest
for weary or ill travelers
on a long journey. Hospice
strives to ensure not only
comfort for those coming to
the end of their life limiting
illness, but also to not die
alone.
Volunteers play an important
role in hospice care.
They are part of the hospice
team helping each day to be
the best that it can possibly
be for those on the journey.
The majority of people
enrolled in hospice continue
to live at home. Volunteers
sit and visit, read to them,
share a meal or run errands.
This volunteer assignment is
especially appreciated by the
family of the loved one as
they are usually stretched to
their limits at an emotional
time.
Three hospices serve our
area. Hospice Hands of West
Texas is located in Lockney
and covers 12 counties.
They can utilize volunteers
throughout the counties they
serve and currently need
one for a patient in Matador.
They can be reached at 652-
3000.
Area Community Hospice
is located in Plainview and
serves seven counties. They
appreciate volunteers and
understand their importance.
If you would like to volun-
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praise bands stretching from
Hawaii to England. On Saturday,
Tyson will offer her
vocal talents with renditions
of “Crazy,” “Desperado,”
and other fan favorites.
Topper picked up his fi rst
fi ddle at age 4. Over the
past decade, he has refi ned
his extraordinary talent and
earned such accolades as
the Country Gospel Music
Association’s “Central
U.S.A. Young Performer of
the Year” in 2005. Topper
plays with the Plainview
Symphony, Wayland Baptist
University Orchestra
and the Lubbock Youth
Symphony Orchestra. His
musical repertoire ranges
from classical to country,
jazz to gospel.
“I am blessed to know
Trey Topper. He is a highlight
of the show,” Norwood
said. “We are excited
67th Annual
BAR-NONE
Chronic pericarditis responds to prednisone
DEAR DR. GOTT:
Several years ago, I had
single-bypass heart surgery.
About two weeks later, I
developed pericarditis. At
fi rst, it manifested itself as a
fl uid buildup in the pericardial
sac and later just as
infl ammation. Several drugs
were prescribed to eliminate
the infl ammation. The only
one that had any real effect
was prednisone. I was put
on a regimen starting at 40
mg, slowly tapering down
to nothing. Shortly after
fi nishing it, my pericarditis
would return and I would
have to start all over again.
After a year of this, my
cardiologist decided to
have me taper from 40 mg
to 2 mg daily. I have been
on this regimen for about
six years and every time I
try to stop the prednisone,
the pericarditis returns. I
have been tested to see if
my body is still producing
its own prednisone, which
it is. My cardiologist tells
me that 2 mg daily will not
hurt me and that it’s keeping
the persistent infl ammation
from returning. Do you have
any suggestions as to how
I can get off the prednisone
and, if not, what the longterm
effects of it are? I am
a 69-year-old male in pretty
decent shape.
DEAR READER: Pericarditis
is infl ammation and
swelling of the pericardium
(membrane that surrounds
the heart). Typically, the
condition is acute, meaning
LINDA
MILNER
SHIPP
teer for them, call 293-2732.
Legacy of Love Hospice
is located in Littlefi eld and
is looking for volunteers in
Plainview and Olton. They
can be reached at 385-9329.
The amount of time donated
by volunteers varies,
but it is day time hours of
your choice. If you would
like to make a difference for
a person with a life-limiting
illness, please call one or all
of the Hospices serving our
for this opportunity to play
in Plainview.
“The hayride has an opry/
out-of-Nashville feel,” he
added. “We will pay tribute
to the legends and play
some of the best country
and gospel music that is out
there.”
The performers are partnering
with United Supermarket
and a host of others
in staging the event. Proceeds
from concession sales
will be presented to the
Rainbow Room, a resource
for Child Protective Service
caseworkers benefi ting
Bridal Selections
June 18th Showers
Danielle Law & Curtis Floyd
Hailey Schoeffel & Shawn Kelley
Hailey Weakley &Adam Owens
Evalene’s
children in CPS care.
For a preview of the
group’s musical style, visit
the West Texas Country
Music Hayride page on
Facebook. For additional
information, contact the
Fair Theatre manager at
806-296-1139.
The theatre doors will
open at 6 p.m. with the
performance to follow at 7.
There is no charge to attend,
and the public is invited.
Gifts & More
it occurs suddenly and for a
short time, often only a few
weeks. Occasionally, it is
considered chronic, meaning
it develops gradually
or is persistent, lasting six
months or more.
Symptoms of acute pericarditis
vary. Commonly,
they involve sharp, stabbing
pain on the left side of the
chest or behind the breastbone.
For others, the pain
is dull, achy or feels like
chest pressure that varies
from mild to severe. Either
type of pain can travel to the
left shoulder and neck and
may worsen when inhaling
deeply, coughing, swallowing
food or lying down. In
some instances, the pain can
be diffi cult to distinguish
from that of a heart attack.
The cause of pericarditis
is often unknown. It can develop
shortly after a major
heart attack. A delayed form
can occur weeks after the
attack or heart surgery because
of antibody formation.
The delayed form is known
as Dressler’s syndrome.
It is my guess this is what
you have. Dressler’s is
considered by many experts
to be an abnormal autoimmune
response and could
be the reason why you have
had continuous problems
when attempting to discontinue
the prednisone, which
reduces infl ammation and
somewhat suppresses the
immune system.
An unusual and rare cause
can include the use of certain
medications, or kidney
area.
RSVP has a volunteer
who has a big reason to be
proud of her grandson. Pat
Hill Sherley invites everyone
to come to the West Texas
Country Music Hayride
at 7 p.m. Saturday at the
Fair Theatre located at 717
Broadway in Plainview.
Included on the program
is Pat’s grandson, Trey Topper,
who is an accomplished
fi ddle/violin player. Admission
is free, but donations
will be accepted. Proceeds
from concessions will
benefi t the Rainbow Room,
which helps children in
crisis being assisted by Child
Protective Services.
Linda Milner Shipp is director
of Runningwater Draw RSVP.
806.291.1895
HAYRIDE: Features Daron Norwood
Shane Harrell is manager
of the Fair Theatre.
sharrell@ci.plainview.tx.us
1401 S. Columbia • 296-9393
2011 Queen and
Princess Contest
Princess contest open to girls 8-12 years
and Queen contest open to girls 13-19 years
(as of May 1, 2011)
APPLICANTS WILL BE JUDGED ON:
• Riding skills • Personality • Horsemanship
• Grooming of horse and rider
Entry fee: $25. Deadline: Wednesday, June 22
Contest begins at 10 a.m. June 22 at the Rodeo Grounds, S. Date
Winner will be announced Friday, June 24, during the rodeo.
Applications available at: Tractor Supply, United Supermarkets,
Gebo’s, Plainview Herald, TJ&D Auto
For complete contest rules or to enter, please contact:
Lisa Wright, 102 N. Date St.,
Plainview, or call 774-0568
DR. PETER
GOTT
failure, cancer, tuberculosis,
AIDS and system infl ammatory
disorders such as rheumatoid
arthritis or lupus.
Complications are most
common in those with
chronic recurrences and
long-term infl ammation.
Thankfully, early diagnosis
and treatment can reduce the
risk of complication.
Cardiac tamponade occurs
when too much fl uid
collects in the pericardium,
a condition that fails to
allow proper expansion of
the heart. This results in too
little blood leaving the heart
and a drastic drop in blood
pressure. If left untreated, it
can be fatal.
Another complication
is constrictive pericarditis.
Over time, the pericardium
can scar, thicken and contract.
It can lose its elasticity
and becomes a tight, rigid
case surrounding the heart.
This prevents the heart from
properly functioning and
typically results in severe
leg and abdominal swelling
(edema) and shortness of
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MONDAY
7 p.m.: Senior Dance, First
Christian Church, 1800 N.
I-27.
TUESDAY
11:45 a.m.: Runninngwater
Draw RSVP Advisory
Board; Hale County Senior
Citizens Center.
Noon: Plainview Rotary
Club, Plainview Civic
Center.
Noon: Optimist Club,
West Texas WoodFire Grill.
1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge,
Senior Citizens Center.
7 p.m.: Coupon Clippin’
Cuties; second fl oor
courtroom, Hale County
Courthouse. All interested
BRIDGE
Duplicate bridge winners
Tuesday afternoon at the
Hale County Senior Citizens
Center were:
North-South
Jean Adams and Sue
Glenn, fi rst; Clara Beedy and
Bette Belk, second; Andrea
Ford and Mary Jeanne
Moore, third.
East-West
Bill Sylvester and John
Downey, fi rst; Susan Yates
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Treatment depends on the
severity of symptoms and
the cause. Over-the-counter
pain relievers, such as
aspirin or ibuprofen, may be
all that is needed to ease the
pain and infl ammation of
mild cases.
Severe pain may benefi t
from a short course of prescription
narcotics. Another
option is prescription colchicine,
typically prescribed
for gout, which works by
reducing infl ammation. It
can also reduce the length
of symptoms and lower the
risk of recurrence. It is not
appropriate for everyone,
however. Finally, for those
who don’t respond to the
above options, corticosteroids
such as prednisone may
be prescribed.
Given the onset of your
pericarditis following heart
surgery and its persistent nature,
I believe that you likely
have Dressler’s syndrome.
If that were to be the case,
I doubt you will be able to
discontinue the prednisone.
You are on a low dose that
may continue for rest of
your life. Prednisone carries
many side effects so I
urge you to speak to your
physician regarding your
concerns.
Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired
physician and author.
www.AskDrGottMD.com
in saving money through
couponing are welcome.
WEDNESDAY
Noon: Plainview Lions
Club, Civic Center.
THURSDAY
6:30 a.m.: Breakfast Lions
Club, McClung Center,
WBU campus.
Noon: Soroptimists, Plainview
Civic Center.
1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge,
Senior Citizens Center.
FRIDAY
7 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery,
Dare to Believe Ministries,
724 Ash.
30
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and Sharla Shurbet, second;
Bonnie George and Nancy
Greer, third.
Thursday
A: Clara Beedy and Bette
Belk, fi rst; Hiroka Howell
and Ann McCormick, second;
Sue Glenn and Wanda
Robinson, third; Evelyn
Kurklin and Florabel Tisdel,
fourth.
B&C: Carol Gardner and
Sharon Larson, fi rst.
% Savings
On All Attic Merchandise Only
Through June 18th
5 Racks of Ladies Separates
Now $ 5 00 to $ 19 50
Kristi’s
614 Broadway • 296-7254 • Downtown Plainview
Welcome New Member
Furniture
Expressions
214 Broadway
296-5057
Owners Ricky & Teressa King
• Furniture • Appliances
• Mattresses • Home Decor
• Plainview’s New
JC Penney Direct Catalog Store
Past Peoples Choice Award Winner
“Best Place to Buy Furniture”
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon - Sat
Plainview Hale County Industrial Foundation
www.phcif.org