Gift Giving Made Easy! - Lubbock Meals On Wheels

a quarterly publication of lubbock meals on wheelsvolume 30, number 4 • october 2008 • www.lubbockmealsonwheels.orgGift Giving Made Easy!Tired of looking for that perfect gift?Tired of trying to find a gift for that someone who has everything?Lubbock Meals on Wheels has some great solutions for your gift giving dilemmas:Christmas Card Tribute ProgramDuring the busy holiday season, it is hard to findtime to address and mail all those Christmas cards,but it is so important to remember everyone atthis time of the year. Let Meals on Wheels helpyou with their Christmas Card Tribute Program.When you give a minimum $5.00 gift in honorof a friend, family member, or business acquaintance,a lovely holiday acknowledgmentcard will be sent promptly. Both individuals,as well as businesses, are encouraged to takeadvantage of this excellent program thatsaves the donor valuable time and alsocontributes to a very worthwhile cause.Please send or bring your Christmascard list (include names and addresses)to Lubbock Meals on Wheels,2304-34th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79411.To ensure timely delivery,requests will be accepted throughDecember 17th, 2008.Christmas OrnamentsBeautiful pewter ornaments are available for purchase through theMeals on Wheels’ office. There are four styles: a Christmas tree, astylish bow adorned with holly leaves, a peaceful angel, and a delicatesnowflake. All the ornaments bear the Meals on Wheels’ logo andname so whether you put the ornament on your own tree or give it asa gift, whoever sees it will know you supported a worthwhile organization.The ornaments, complete with satin ribbon hanger, will be soldfor $10 (tax included) and are available now at the Meals on Wheels’office. Due to limited quantities, orders may be secured immediately byphone with a credit card by just calling 792-7971. Don’t miss out onthis very attractive addition to your holiday ornament collection!PecansEveryone loves the gift of a homemade treat and so many holidaygoodies include pecans. One pound packages of locally grown andshelled pecan pieces are available at the Meals on Wheels’ office forjust $7.50! Come by now to pick up your pecans and get ready for allof your holiday baking.Please choose one or more of these excellent options to help simplify your holiday season and rememberall of the special people in your life while helping to feed the homebound in our community. They areall great gifts that truly keep on giving. For more information, please call 792-7971.We Make It; You Bake It - Merry Quiche-mas!Lubbock Meals on Wheels can help make your holidays a little easier. When you have a housefull of relatives, a holiday party, or just want a great and simple meal for your family; thinkquiche! That’s right; Lubbock Meals on Wheels offers a variety of special recipe, frozen, 10-inchquiches. All you do is place your order, pick it up on your designated day, pop into the ovenand enjoy! These delicious, cheesy quiches would also make a nice gift for family, friends, orbusiness associates and would be very welcome at any pot-luck supper. We also offer quichegift certificates which allow the recipient to pick out the flavor of their choice and pick upthe quiche whenever convenient. There are five varieties to choose from including QuicheMexicana (vegetarian), Ham & Cheese, Italian Sausage, Quiche Florentine (spinach andbacon), and Spinach & Mushroom (vegetarian). Quiches are $12.99 plus tax or two for $25.00plus tax and can be ordered by phone, fax, mail, or in person at our office. Quiches are availableyear round but are even more popular around the holidays so make plans now to order one (ormore) of these fabulous quiches and know that your purchase is not only feeding your familyand friends but also the homebound, elderly, and disabled in your community as all proceedsfrom the sale go to Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Please refer to the order form on the backof this newsletter when ordering.Meals on Wheels July 2008

Thank you somuch for yourservice in a muchneeded field. Welove you and willalways appreciatewhat you do.-BarbaraAll of the bakery products are fine, butthe cookies are divine!!!Thank you, JeanneMy dear all of you,Thank you for the special plant you sent.It is handsome and a hardy fresh look.As you know, you hold a private closeplace in my heart.-AnneThey say everything is beautiful –rosesbring that special touch! Thank youvery much!-VirginiaGame, Set, MatchThe 12th Annual Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ Tennis Tournamentwas held July 25-27 at LakeRidge, Lubbock, andThe Falls Country Clubs, the McLeod Tennis Center,and Monterey High School. Events included men’s andwomen’s doubles, mixed doubles, and a junior tournamentfor players 18 and under. The fundraiser was sponsoredby Howard, Cunningham, Houchin & Turner (LaneTurner & Phil Houchin), Lubbock Dermatology &Skin Cancer Clinic (Richard Hope, M.D., Justin Clark,M.D., Amy Brackeen, MD), Sheri & Keith Mann, Capital Mortgage, CollisionKing, Chad & Karen Caddel, Mel & Kristen McRee, Rusty & Denice Abbe,Brad Andrews, and Worley Ranch. Over 260 adult and junior players enjoyeda fun weekend of tennis, and a barbeque dinner provided by J&M Bar-B-Q, anddoor prizes at The Falls Tennis & Athletic Center. Thank you to all the tournamentcontributors including J&M Bar-B-Q, Lubbock National Bank, CaprockWinery, Pheasant Ridge Winery, Dennis Bros. Printers, Sport Zone, CoorsLight, and Lowe’s. Thank you also to tournament director, Amanda Knight, refereesClifford and Eva Hopping, emcee and committee member Karen Caddel,Suzi Schumacher, Mel McRee, Ben Stewart, Jim Carter, Tim Siegel, and all thevolunteers and players for making this tournament our largest ever, raising approximately$12,000 for Meals on Wheels. The event is already scheduled for next year, somark your calendars for July 24-26, 2009, and we will see you on the courts!Thank you to Keller Williams for theirrecent contribution of $1500 and toCMC Recycling for their generous gift of$750 (see photo above). Our gratitudealso goes to the Lubbock OsteopathicFund for granting us $7500 to allow forthe installation of new security and fireprotection systems at our facility. We trulyappreciate all the groups and organizationsthat help us continue our mission!Fun Raises FundsLubbock Meals on Wheels would like tothank Larry Ackers for once again requestingdonations in lieu of gifts at hisrecent birthday bash. His big party fullof generous guests resulted in over $3600in gifts to Lubbock Meals on Wheels!What a tremendous idea for fun and philanthropy!Larry hopes to make this anannual fundraiser for Lubbock Meals onWheels so please look for more informationto follow on next year’s event.Watching for Winter WeatherEmergency meals will be packaged anddelivered at the end of October prior tothe severe weather season. If it is determinedthat delivery is not possible due toinclement weather, recipients will be notifiedvia television and radio to use theemergency meal which consists of readyto-eat,shelf-stable food items. Thanks tothe Junior League of Lubbock for generouslydonating the funds to purchase thisspecial food and our volunteers for packagingthe meals.YoucanhelpPlease bring recyclable aluminum cans to Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Regular trips aremade to recycle these materials, and the money received provides funds for programs. Inthe future, Lubbock Meals on Wheels hopes to have a recycle trailer on site, but until then,you can still help the environment and Lubbock Meals on Wheels by bringing your aluminumcans to 2304-34th Street during office hours, Monday – Friday, 8a.m.-4:30p.m.Meals on Wheels July 2008canhelp!

a note from the executive directorThe Lubbock community has a strong socialconscience; many people touch the lives of othersin many positive ways. People give their time andmoney to help our most vulnerable homebound,elderly, and disabled who are at risk of hunger,poor health, and loneliness.Monday through Friday there is a knock at thedoor bringing human contact; a volunteer whowears a warm smile, brings a hot meal, shares aExecutive Director kind word, and so much more.Lorrie Lushnat Bellair Our fiscal year is a calendar year, and our yearend appeal will be ongoing during the months ofTime for Pie!Thanksgiving will be here soon, andLubbock Meals on Wheels is once againgetting ready for the “Feed a Friend . .. It’s as Easy as Pie” fundraiser whichis scheduled for November 15-22 at allLubbock United Supermarkets. Unitedcustomers and other Meals on Wheels’supporters are encouraged to donate atleast five dollars to receive a coupon fora free fresh-baked 8 inch apple or pumpkin pie from United’s in-storebakeries. Donations may be given to the volunteers stationed at the stores’entrances, the check outs, the customer service counter, or at the Mealson Wheels’ office. The coupons are redeemable at any Lubbock UnitedSupermarkets through December 31, 2008. All proceeds benefit LubbockMeals on Wheels. The event kicks-off with a celebrity pie eating conteston Friday, November 14th, at the United Supermarkets Amigos locationat 112 N. University. Thanks to United Supermarkets, KAMC ABC 28,and KLBK CBS 13 for their generous contributions to this event. Manyvolunteers are needed throughout the week to collect donations and handout pie coupons at the nine area United Supermarkets. If your group ororganization is interested in volunteering, please call the Meals on Wheels’office at 792-7971. Please support Lubbock Meals on Wheels and enjoy adelicious fresh-baked pie this holiday season.November and December. You can help us byreaching out to your friends, neighbors, church andcivic clubs you belong to and spreading the wordabout the successful meal program that is neithergovernment funded nor a United Way agency.Lubbock Meals on Wheels exists solely becauseof the goodness of the people who live and workhere on the South Plains. We recognize the valueof the people trying to live independently in theirown home who might only need the hot nutritiousmeal we provide.Together We Do Make A Difference.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Volunteer to Feed the NeedIf you are able to donate an hour of your time, youcan make an incredible difference in the life of someonewho is homebound, elderly, or disabled. During thecold winter months, many more people find themselvesin need of our services so the number of volunteersneeded to deliver all of the meals increases. A one-hourorientation is required. All of the routes are within thecity limits, have between 8 and 12 stops, and averageabout 12 miles. It only takes about one hour to delivera route, and you can go as often as you choose. If youare unable to become a volunteer, you can still help bypassing along this information to your friends, family,civic club, Sunday school class, mission group, or otherorganization to help us recruit new volunteers!A special opportunity available for businesses isour Corporate Volunteer Program.Local businesses are encouraged to participate by allowingemployees to deliver meals during their lunchhour. This allows employers to be civic minded withoutexcessive loss of staff time. For convenience, therequired orientation may be held at your place of business.Approximately 30 businesses are currently involvedin this program.If you or your group or business is interested in signingup for the best volunteer job in town, please call Barbaraat 792-7971 and start making a difference today.supporting your communityone lawn at a time!Enjoy a beautiful green, weed-free lawn and support a charity at the same time. Community Lawn Care, a division ofFrontier Fertilizer & Chemical Co., is a locally owned, professional lawn care company that provides complete fertilizationand weed control for your lawn delivered by trained and licensed applicators using the most up-to-date equipment andmaterials available. Not only are these services offered at a competitive price, but a percentage of every dollar you spend goesto Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Lubbock Meals on Wheels receives income for initially introducing you to Community Lawn Careand will continue to receive a percentage every year that you continue to use the services or buy products. To date, LubbockMeals on Wheels has received over $15,000 from this partnership. If you are interested in a free, no obligation lawn analysis,or would like more information on this project, please call Joe Hinkle at 885-4778 (and be sure to mention Lubbock Meals onWheels) or log on to www.communitylawncare.com/ffc/meals.Meals on Wheels July 2008

And a Partridge in a Pear TreeFor the eleventh consecutive year, planning is underwayfor the Twelve Days of Christmas Project. Thanks tothe efforts of many area schools, churches, civic groups,and local businesses, a variety of holiday items are distributedto the Meals on Wheels’ recipients on each ofthe twelve business days prior to the Christmas holiday.Some of the twelve days’ gifts will include calendars, freshfruit, puzzles, and homemade treats. These special giftswill bring cheer to those who cannot leave their homes toenjoy colorful holiday lights or attend seasonal celebrations.Each day beginning December 8th, Lubbock Mealson Wheels’ volunteers will deliver the items along withthe regular meal delivery. If you or your group or organizationis interested in providing some of the items stillneeded for this very special project, please call Barbara at792-7971. Please help us create a festive holiday seasonfor the homebound in our community.Flipping and FryingThe Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ funnelcake booth fried up some tasty funnelcakes once again at the South PlainsFair. Thanks again to Brown McKeefor their help in getting the booth readyfor operation. Thanks to some verydedicated and hard working staff, boardmembers, volunteers, and some hungrypatrons, Lubbock Meals on Wheelsraised $21,000 at the new and improvedfunnel cake booth.Credit Cards WelcomeIn addition to VISA, MasterCard, andAmerican Express Lubbock Mealson Wheels now accepts Discoverso if you’d like to make a donation,send a memorial or tribute, purchasea Christmas ornament, pecans, or aholiday quiche, it is even easier nowfor us to take care of your requestover the phone by credit card.Set the Date for Mardi GrasWork has already begun on Meals on Wheels’ largest fundraiser, Mardi Gras,which will take place on February 24, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at theCivic Center Exhibit Hall. As usual, this spectacular event will include thirtyfivefood booths (with selections from your favorite local restaurants), live jazzmusic by the Shinn/Turner Dixieland Band, a large silent auction (with itemsfrom various local merchants), a King and Queen in full regal attire, cash bars,plus a large children’s area with a variety of activities and games. Colorful masksand beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone willalso enjoy entertainment provided by face painters, clowns, magicians, jugglers,and flamboyant decorations in the official colors of purple, green, and gold.The Market Area will feature a variety of items available for purchase such asbeignet mix, , hurricane mix, jewelry, fragrances, body glitter, temporary tattoos, andpet items. Tickets will be available after the first of the year and are $25 foradults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at LubbockMeals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location (service charge applies)or for $30 at the door. We accept cash, checks, orcredit cards and will be happy to mail tickets orhold them for you at the door.Several levels of sponsorship are availablefor businesses offering some excellent benefitssuch as complimentary tickets and advertising.If you are interested in becominga sponsor or need more information, pleasecall Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 792-7971.Be sure to mark your calendars and makeplans now to attend Mardi Gras 2009, oneof the most fun, family-friendly, and affordableevents around!Lubbock Meals on Wheels has once again partneredwith Home Instead Senior Care to organizethe Be a Santa to a Senior project. Thiscommunity service program will bring holidaycheer and gift giving to over 300 senior citizenswho have little or no family with whom to celebratethe holidays or are least likely to receivea present during the holiday season. Individuals,groups, and families are invited to Sponsora Senior. The main Christmas tree will beset up at K-mart Super Center November 13through December 10, decorated with ornamentslisting the first names of needy seniorsand their wishlist of inexpensive items. Laterin the month trees will go up in some SeniorCare Communities - Ventura Place, QuailRidge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center,and Cottage Village, City Bank (82nd &Frankford location). Items frequently requestedare socks, blankets, slippers, and personalcare items. Each donated item will begift-bagged in a holiday sack at our communitywide gift wrapping party, Thursday December11 from 3-6:00p.m. at the LakeridgeUnited Methodist Church, located at 4701-82nd Street. Volunteers will also be needed todeliver the gifts to the homes of these deservingseniors. A friendly visit is just as valued asthe gift itself so please be sure to go by one ofthe tree locations and choose a senior to sponsor.If you are interested in helping with thisvery fulfilling project by wrapping or deliveringgifts, donating gift bags, or just need more information,please call Paula at Home InsteadSenior Care at (806) 281-4663.Meals on Wheels July 2008

In Loving MemoryMEMORY OF • Donor(s)Betty Adams • Helen Baros, Melva Jo Hicks and Kathy KingEdna Allen • Richard and Judy DixonEtta Allen • Don and Nell FurgesonKenneth Dean Anderson • Big T Logistics, LPAnderson • Mark BainBill and Betty Anthony • Alan and Chris ShinnBetty Ann Anthony • Bob Cope, Mike Walker, Genny Park, Joe F. Anthony,Lucille Tune, Charlotte Doss Bingham, Morrison Supply Company, Mark andClaudia Thompson, Janis and Don Hayden, Tom Lankford, Sanford and TatumInsurance Agency, George and Karen Dawson, Buddy and Letha Mayfield,Armstrong Mechanical Co., Inc., Johnnie Sue Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin T.Dobbins, Mary J. Hildebrand, PlainsCapital Bank, Jo Walker, Johnson ControlsBobbie June Ashburn • Joe and Frances NixJanice Baker • Kelly Family, McGrath Family, Opal Ware, Gail Randell,Florence BoyceRay Baldwin • Your Water Aerobic Friends, Irene Beaudoin-HowardRoy Barton • Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peacock, Mary Bennett and Peggy DuffeyBrady Bates • Ellen Yates and R. J. HollinsworthRicky Brian Beaver • Charles and Jackie Floyd, Walter and Debra Clark,Ransom Canyon Bible Study Share Group, Mike and Carla TempleShelton P. Berry • Mary Ogle, The Austin Family, Bill and Carolyn Brister,Sue and Jim Daniel, Betty Davis, Dorothy McCarty and Pamela Beck, Mr. andMrs. Elmer Reed, Patty and Chester Cooper and Andy, Sandy, Christopher andTaryn Allen, John W. Halsey, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Ennis E. Moss, Jr., Fred andMartha Woods, Donald H. Finkner, Maurice Hughes, Charline Bruce, JohnM. Cassel, Elen Derring, Geraldine Cobb, Mike and Patti Fielding, Henri andBobby Lewis, Audrey, Pam and Barbara Muller, Vickie Owen, W. Hugh Harrell,Shelly, Christy and Steve Thompson, Robert and Betty CarrSue Bessire • Betty Davis, Mary Rogers, Bill and Pat Blanton, Bill andOkie RiceDwain Brady • Bill and Okie RiceSue Brazier • Jean KeithWoodrow Brints • Don and Chris JonesEarl Bristo, Jr. • Paul R. and Frances Ann BeanePhyllis Burton • Kyle and Sara LittleIrene Carlisle • Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peacock, Mary Bennett and Peggy DuffeyWarlick Carr • Jo Gamble, Ross and David Hester, Dan, Leslie and RodneyYoung, Glenna WylieGenevieve Cawthron • Mildred Henyan, Austin and Jan Rose, GraceFrazior, Jean Leftwich, Floyd McGrew, Clayton and Melba Perry, Kevin Verett,Arlys Welch, Gwen Jones and Herman Jacobs, K. O. and Loy Peterson, Marvinand Gwen Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reed, Tevis and Peggy WalkerRuth Clark • Steve and Joyce Brock and ChildrenWeldon D. Cleveland • Neily BellMark and Kathleen Click • Anthony and Dixie HairgroveLewrie Close’s Father, Clarence • Don and Gail DaviesTruman Cocanougher • Sunny Shaver, Bill and Patty Billingsley, Mr.and Mrs. Jim Henson, Mason Warner and Company, Sue Stanford, Bob, Sitaand Dalton Freeman, Miss Elainous (Elaine Atkinson), Independence TitleCompany, John and Caryl Ann Nelson, James Hill, T. T. and Martha Kelley,Travis and Georgia Fojtasek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradshaw, Brenda Dunklau,Glen D. HuntJohn Cotton • Loy McGeeJoe Drury • Newell and Margaret Baldwin, Larry DeardorffWinifred Eaker • Newton and Myra RobisonRuth Earsley’s Brother • Betty DavisMartha Elkins • Karen ShipmanEdith Mullins Ellis • Bob and Anne SweazyCleta Ellison • Bill and Ann PhilpottCam Fannin • Sandy Lehman, Trudy Gamble, Glenda and Bill Rychener,Bob and Anne Sweazy, Deana Northcut, Heather and Freddy Martinez, LeslieMoore, Jean Partlow, Gretchen and Allan Judah, Gwen and Glenn Scharp,Michael and Sharman Martin, Iris and Bob Anderson, Kyle and Sara Little,Lisa and Jared Stout, Cheryl White, Janice LewisEileen Fillipp • Xstream Auto Clean, Ron Roberson and Bruce Scott{memorials for June 27, 2008 to September 28, 2008}MEMORY OF • Donor(s)Jay Furgeson • Mr. and Mrs. James E. Taylor, Wallace and Zelta Hess,Eleanor LittlejohnAaron Luther Gardner • Ralph H. Brock and Carolyn F. MooreHattie Garner • James C. JonesSarah Jean Gray • Giles M. Forbess, Kevin and Karen McMahon, Nancyand Tom Beck, Mark and Jennifer Faris, Daryl and Judy Edwards, Steve and JoBeth FrazePeggy Grissom • Bobbie WilsonLuther and Mabel Guillot • Betty and Leon HanlonDee Iva Goodgion Hamilton • Bill and Pat Blanton, Jean, Sharon andSheree WilliamsJohn Patrick Hanlon • Leon and Betty HanlonRobert Hargrove • Carolyn and Jo HearnJoanna Haynes • Tom and LeRease WilliamsNita Hibler • Sunny ShaverMurry Wayne Holdidtch • Lorrie Lushnat Bellair, Sanford and TatumInsurance AgencyCliff Holley • Marie Jones, Mike and Elaine SherrodDoris Smith Hooper • J. E. Murfee and Son, Ella BryantClint Hurley • Dan, Leslie and Rodney YoungJulian H. “Kip” Hyde, Jr. • American Bank of CommerceCarli Ilaria • Aldo and Malaka FincoBobby Jackson • Betty Gay and Family, Dick Bell Family, Ruth and LarryKopp Family, Nell HodgesHelen Pauline Jaworski • Caroline Ysasaga, Alan HendrixRollie Nathan Kimberley • Allison HeinrichWillis Kinard • Dorothy CastleJames King • Herb and Sandy WrightGus King • Evelyn and Don CopenhaverJuanita Casey Kizer • Joan BrownDelores Lavendar • First Baptist Church of New DealJesse M. Lee • Lubbock Chapater 244 N A R F ERobert Littlejohn • Deedie and Willard Tolbert, Janet and David Tucker,Claudia Thorvilson, McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill and Graf, L.L.P., Don andNell Furgeson, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dobkins,Robert Littlejohn FamilyWilliam Virgil “Sam” Loper • Brad Yake and Lockheed MartinCoworkersBarry Love • Lou Ann LaFever, The Herrera Family, Simon Hoyle, Joy Lambertand Lois High, W. B. and Lana SnodgrassCharles E. Lutrick • J. Floyd and Betty RossLinda Masey • Lyn HesterJesse Mattox • Mary and Elson Carroll, Heritage Study Club of Lubbock,Frances Marshall, Bert and Shelly Nelson, Betty R. Miller, Betty Davis, Allanand Annette Rosen, Margaret Talkington, LeRease Williams, Jo Gamble, Pauland Lois Kirkman, Bob and Anne SweazyWilliam J. Mayer-Oakes • Roy and Alice RettigDale McDougal • Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peacock, Mary Bennett and PeggyDuffeyEvalyn McDougal • Leon and Betty HanlonTroy McMurrin • Oakwood Baptist Master’s ClassWinfred “Butch” Medlock, Sr. • Bennett Cook and Craig, Terrill, Haleand GranthamMary A Moore • Sarah HammFrances Morrow • Kyle and Sara LittlePete Nash • Mary OgleMaegene Nelson • Nancy and G. W. YeargainRandy Neugebauer’s Mother • Bill and Okie RiceDorothy Newton • Mary Mautone and Paula Pearsal, Marilyn Mitchell,Lorene QuallsJim Perry • Cherry MyersMary Jo Poteet • Maxine S. ColburnReed Quilliam, Sr. • D’Lyle B. BlackmonLorraine “Larry” Rice • Wanda Clayton, Betty Davis, Lou Diekemper,Mr. and Mrs. Don McInturff, Estella Reissig, Mary Rogers, Patsy and GlennMeals on Wheels July 2008

TributesMEMORY OF • Donor(s)Salter, Brenda Rice, Patricia and Jerry Johnson, Tom and TooleyWilkinson, Bill and Jerry Burt, Bill and Jackie Caldwell, Barbara A.McKenna, New Neighbor’s Club of Lubbock, James B. Brown, Bill andRita Pack, Dee Jacks, Bob and Pat Renfro, Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick L.Shaw, Ann Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Bill D. Tucker, Doris R. Kochanek,Judge and Mrs. Bill Shaver, Colleen Sturgeon, Alan and Chris Shinn,King and Carolyn Barrier, Mac and Linnea Burke, Laurie Messinger,Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Harlan, Jr., Lynda Kidd, Bobbie Wilson, Robertand Lois FixReno Riddle • The Trammels and The HerriagesMerrill Riggen • Herb and D’Aun Tavenner, Luella M. McKenley,Neve Brenningmeyer, Rosie Hurd, Don and Jan Campbell, FrankKilcrease, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hudspeth, Jr., Betty J. Shipley, Tom andJanice Razey, Donny and Terri Tucker, Iza Reynolds, Sue Hunt, Mikeand Peggye Jean Lambert, Marita M. Piersall, Maxine H. Louder,Alice Starnes, Marion and Ruthie Fite, Glen D. Hunt, Hal and RuthCorbin, Horace Edwards, Emily HaileyPolk Robinson • Jay and Phyllis Kinnison, Betty Davis, Joe andPam MurfeeDorothy Savage • Pat and Bill KindredIn Loving MemoryTributesMEMORY OF • Donor(s)Johnny and Billie Simmons’ Uncle • Pat and Martha WesterMarge Snyder • James and Karen TaylorDr. Holly Stewart’s Mother • Mary SmalleyCarlos Thornton • Dan, Leslie and Rodney YoungBelle Toney • Dan and JoAnn BrayL. C. Unfred • Jo Alford Gamble and Alford Family, Buford and Juanita GregoryL. C. and Natalie Unfred • Charles and Mary Louder, Sam and Betsy Pridmore,Clifton and Bernice ClemNatalie Unfred • D. Williams and Company, P.C., Dorothy Kay, Moore CropInsurance Agency, Gerald and Nan Woolam, Your 97th Place Neighbors, Donaldand Joyce Hancock, David and Elrhea Williams, New Home Co-Op Gin, Lit andLee Moore, J. Vincent Nanez, Elizabeth White, Dr. Thomas NealDeWayne Wages • Joann BlakePaula June Wall • Bob and Anne SweazyWilma Watkins • Sue and Howard GarlingtonLarry Addison Wester • Bill and Betty WintonDrew Wilkerson • Kathy and Glenna Keesee{tributes for June 27, 2008 to September 28, 2008}TRIBUTE FOR • Donor(s)Larry Ackers • Sammy and Judy RibbleWeldon and Dorothy Adams • Huck andWilma HuckabayWeldon and Dorothy Adams • Peggy JohnsonGwen and Paul Belk • Virginia and ChocHutchesonInDanaLovingCraig • First United Methodist ChurchMemoryQuester’s ClassKenny Ellis • Mozella TewJulian Kip Hyde, Jr. • Deborah DuchmannCharles and Mary Joplin • First UnitedMethodist Questers ClassArlyce Manney • Mary McClurgSara McKee • Marshall, Susan, Amanda and KatieBarfieldPyongtaek Hwal-Chun PresbyterianChurch in Korea • Myungjo ChoiDiane Sistrunk • Huck and Wilma HuckabayTanya Thomas • Dr. Thomas NealMartha Webster • First United MethodistQuesters ClassmissionstatementRespecting the dignity of everyhuman being, no matter their need orphysical condition, Lubbock Meals onWheels will provide nutritious, homedelivered meals to those who arehomebound, elderly or disabled. Weshall seek to break the social isolationexperienced by the homebound byproviding warm, caring, friendlycontact through our voluteers.electronic mail eases postage costsDue to the constant increases in postage, Lubbock Meals on Wheels would like to offerour newsletter via e-mail. If you would prefer to receive our newsletter in a pdf format(Adobe Acrobat) through your e-mail, please call our office at (806) 792-7971 to sign up!Memorials & Honorarium GiftsA donation to Lubbock Meals on Wheels is a great tribute for a:Birthday • Anniversary • Holiday • Special EventDonations may also be made in Memory of a Loved OneWith any tribute or memorial donation, an acknowledgment card will be sent to the person or personsyou indicate. For tribute and memorial contributions, please cut out card below, complete, and send to:Lubbock Meals on Wheels2304 34th Street, Lubbock Texas 79411You can also help our program in the coming years by:• Remembering Lubbock Meals on Wheels in your will. • Giving monthly by bank draft.✁Please send an acknowledgment card to: (please print clearly)Name_ ______________________________________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________________________________________________________City______________________________________________________ State_____________________ Zip______________This gift is from_______________________________________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________ Phone _______ / _______ - ____________City______________________________________________________ State_____________________ Zip______________Payment: ❐ AmEx ❐ MasterCard ❐ VISA ❐ DiscoverCard #: ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___Expiration Date: ____ / ____ Security Code:________ Authorized Amount: $ _______________ OR❐ Check is enclosed for the amount of $ _________________❐ Special Occasion (Specify the occasion)___________________________________________❐ Memorial (Name of person to be remembered)_____________________________________Meals on Wheels July 2008

NEWS ON WHEELSLubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc.2304 34th StreetLubbock, Texas 79411www.lubbockmealsonwheels.orgaddress service requestedNon Profit Org.US PostagePAIDLubbock, TXPermit No 48News on WheelsVolume 30, Number 4 | October 2008Published QuarterlyNews on Wheels is available to friends ofLubbock Meals on Wheels as a public service.Executive DirectorLorrie Lushnat BellairEditor (Volunteer)Sunny ShaverComing Soon!Be sure to keep watching for Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ new website. We hope tohave the new site up and running by the end of October. It will include updatedinformation and photos and, the biggest improvement, will allow us to acceptdonations online. Please check out: www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org and lookfor the changes!Assistant DirectorLisa GillilandSpecial EventsCoordinatorDeAnn BrittonProgram CoordinatorLynne HymanVolunteer CoordinatorBarbara BulenAdministrative AssistantAshleigh McKenzieFood Service DirectorRoberta SchroyerFood Service StaffSheryl HightThelma RobinsonJerry BillingtonJanie SanchezAccountantKara Henslee2008 Board of DirectorsPresidentRussell CampbellPast PresidentSue FranklinVice PresidentKaren CaddelTreasurerBrent GuinnSecretaryTeresa McLeanWendy ArmesDana MadisonKeith MannMark MoorheadCookie NolandNorval PollardChris RitterApril WeemsWe Make it; You Bake it - Available All Year!To place an order:Call our office at (806) 792-7971• Fax order to: (806) 791-1835 if paying by credit card • Mailcompleted form below with check or credit card number to:Lubbock Meals on Wheels | 2304 34th Street | Lubbock, Texas 79411✁Quiche - $12.99 + tax eachor 2 for $25.00 + tax____Spinach and Mushroom Quiche____Quiche Mexicana (vegetarian)____Ham & Cheese Quiche____Italian Sausage Quiche____Quiche Florentine (spinach & bacon)Total # of Quiches:_______ $________Tax (8.25%) $________Total $_ _______ORDER FORM (Please Print Clearly)Name:_ ________________________________Address:________________________________Daytime Phone:__________________________E-mail address:______________________________My check is enclosed____Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, AmEx, DiscoverCredit Card Number:__________________________Exp. Date:______________ Security Code_________Orders will be available for pick up by special appointmentat Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Please call to makearrangements. Thank you