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Determine how much you’re spending for mortgage payments, car payments, and other recurring bills. You should also keep track of how much are you spending on leisure activities such as dining out, groceries and shopping. After considering your expenses, take note of all the possible sources of income every month. Once you have these numbers, it’ll be easy for you to come up with a monthly budget which is suitable for your needs and wants.

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Aside from determining how much you can spend in a month, the location of where you want to retire should come next. You can narrow down your search by looking into locations which have recreational activities and volunteer opportunities for seniors that interest you. As a retiree, you should always have avenues for physical activities and fun!

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People who retire usually want to be near their loved ones so they can easily bond and spend time with them. If you’re currently living in the same town as friends and family, and you want to be near them once you retire, you may want to retire in your current city or a nearby location. On the other hand, if you want to live far from your friends and family (to finally have some time to yourself), consider moving somewhere near an airport to make visiting easier. If you’re living far from your friends and family right now and want to move somewhere near them, take time to familiarize yourself with the area. You need to make sure that everything you need is within the proximity.

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Before moving, look for an area that has convenient healthcare facilities for you. Consider what hospitals and doctors will be available to you. Do they supply a wide variety of medications for your needs? Do they offer 24/7 medical assistance? All of these are important for you to maintain your health once you retire. Also check how your move may affect your healthcare plan. Often, the healthcare plan you’ll enjoy will be dependent on where you move.

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Being physically active is a necessity for you to live a healthy lifestyle during retirement. For this reason, your location should support recreational activities of interest to you. Retirees who love outdoor sports may choose a retirement location which is near a beach or mountain. For retirees who have a green thumb, a location which has gardens or lawns are their best options. Think about the things which you can do in a location – these will keep you physically and mentally sharp as you age.

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After deciding where to move, think about “how” you can actually do it. If you’re planning to do everything DIY or with the help of your friends, pack everything ahead of time. Boxes should be carefully labeled. Consider decluttering before the move so you won’t end up bringing items which you no longer use. If you’re thinking of hiring professionals for the move, scout for moving companies and compare prices ahead of time. Make sure you’ll end up working with a moving company which can give you the service you want within a reasonable price.

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If you have been working for decades, retirement may not come easy. This is a stage in your life that will require drastic changes. You’ll have to change your daily routines, and add new activities so you can live a healthier life. Carefully planning your move will help to make it a pleasant and rewarding experience. Take your time!

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In 2019, The Vegas Voice received 11 national awards from the North American Mature Publishers Association. The awards were for our guardianship special efforts, editorial and columns, front page graphics, overall design and “General Excellence.”

The judges found (and we humbly agree) that The Vegas Voice puts a premium on well-informed columnists who cover a lot of bases. Serious issues are thoughtfully discussed, but there’s enough fun to lighten the mix.

About The Vegas Voice

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“I did it! I did it! I shouted to the startled restaurant patrons while my Rana lowered

her head in embarrassment for my antics.First and foremost, my PILL (partner in love & life), yours truly and

everyone at The Vegas Voice hope that you and yours are staying safe and well during these unprecedented times. We can make jokes and even laugh, but make no mistake, the pandemic is real and deadly.

I recognize that we should stay home as much as possible, however to my surprise, I am the one always pushing us to get out of the house to eat. My Rana is content staying home and “cooking” whatever has to be placed in the microwave.

And while I normally have no problem firing up the grill, staying outside in the summer heat of 115 F is just crazy. Hence my dilemma.

Now while wearing our facemasks (by the way, how many do you have? My Ladylove has at least a dozen in all shapes and colors – and she hates them all) as we go out in public, we are faced with a new problem – how to get a menu.

Who would believe or even think there’s a new normal for obtaining a menu?

Under the “old days” a hostess would give you one. Unfortunately, like shaking hands, those days are apparently gone.

Now you have to play a game,. It’s called “Click the digital menu.” And you need your cell phone to participate.

The “fun” begins when you take your phone and, using the camera icon, you aim for the chicken scratch (it’s officially called a “QR Code” – who knew…or cared?) and then, in theory, some banner magically appears on your cell. Once you click that, the menu appears.

I can’t begin to tell you how much I detest this. Is it just me or have you noticed that when getting the appropriate shot, your hands are constantly moving?

And how stupid do we look spending time and moving around the table and chairs to aim correctly?

Make no mistake, this is “ageism discrimination.” No doubt millennials can do this without giving this a second thought, but for

my fellow seniors?Due to the above, I hope you can now appreciate my joy and delight

in telling the 50% capacity crowd that I was able to accomplish this in under 5 minutes. And then I ordered a hamburger.

Notwithstanding my new skill, make no mistake – as soon as the Las Vegas temperature dips below 105, I’ll be back to the Bar-B-Que.

* It has been over 5 months since our Vegas Voice Spring Home Show was postponed due to the coronavirus. We were sure that our rescheduled date for a Fall Show on September 12th would go off without any problems and be a smashing success.

We tried… we really tried, and still cannot believe what has transpired. In a million years I would have never imagined that we would still be under the COVID-19 grip.

While we have no doubt that it will not be a “shock” to anyone, The Vegas Voice sadly announces that our Home Show, once again,

will be postponed. We have rescheduled the event for Saturday, March 21, 2021.

** On a positive note, while The Vegas Voice had to cut-back its distribution around town due to the coronavirus, we are proud to announce that our commitment to “age-qualified” communities continues. We welcome Ardiente in North Las Vegas and Cactus Valley Living in Henderson to our mailing/delivery programs.

Last but certainly not least, if anyone has any comments, suggestions, and/or ideas how to resume life under this “new normal” (or more importantly if they have a cure for this damn thing) please let me know. Until then, stay safe, have some (more) patience and know that, sooner or later, life will resume.

May I Take Your Order?By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules

Do you agree with our columnists? Did anyone get you angry, make you think or simply put a smile on your face? Please tell us by forwarding your comments, thoughts or suggestions to Publisher Dan at: dan@thevegasvoice.net.

What Do You Think?

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1. I often wonder who “Pete” is and why we do things for his sake.

2. At my age, rolling out of bed in the morning is the easy part. Getting off the floor is a whole other story.

3. You know you’re getting old when you can’t walk past a restroom without thinking, “I might as well go while I’m here.”

4. One way to find out if you’re old is to fall down in front of a lot of people. If they laugh, you’re still young. If they panic and start running to you, you’re old.

5. Some days I amaze myself. Other days, I look for my phone while I’m holding it.

6. When you’re dead, you don’t know you’re dead. The pain is only felt by others. The same thing happens when you’re stupid.

7. Brains are awesome. I wish everybody had one.8. The main function of the little toe on your foot is to make sure that

all the furniture in the house is in place. 9. I find that these days, that most of my conversations start out with

“Did I tell this already?” or “What was I going to say?”10. And finally: A police officer came to my house and asked me

where I was between 5 and 6. He was not amused when I answered: “kindergarten.”

My Philosophical ThoughtsBy: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs

Bill Caserta is the Project Director for The Vegas Voice and has a very “unique” sense of humor. He welcomes all funny submissions at: bill@thevegasvoice.net.

Talk about stupid and (maybe for a moment) even believable! With the pandemic sweeping across the country, how many people (including readers) have sent out resumes looking for a job or a way to make a few extra dollars?

By clicking where indicated, who knows want kind of virus would instantly hit your computer or iPad? Remember: Always look at the FROM and TO before reading the message.

Think, think, think before you click. If in doubt, don’t!

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I thought I’d write this month about a wonderful actor I had the pleasure of working

with in 1958! He played Trail Master Major Seth Adams on a well-received series

called Wagon Train which ran for 8 seasons. Yes, I’m talking about Ward Bond.

The episode I’m referring to was “The Tobias Jones Story.” I played an orphan and it was one of my favorite roles.

On our last day of filming he gave me this photo with that inscription. I have it proudly displayed in my office and I am so honored to have it as it means the world to me.

Ward Bond will also be remembered from such films as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Maltese Falcon and Gone with The Wind, to name a few.

He had a reputation of being an arrogant man of little tact, but I can tell you from my experience, that underneath his tough, rather gruff demeanor, he was a big Teddy Bear. He was what you’d call a “man’s man.”

He also had a habit of swearing endlessly, without (I believe) even realizing it. And because I was a minor, there was a welfare worker on the set sent by the Los Angeles Board of Education.

I was required to have 3 hours of schooling on the set and she was basically there to look out for my welfare, meaning - those hours schooling, no overtime, one hour lunch, etc.

At one point, she went to the director and said if he used one more word of profanity, she would pull me from the set. The welfare worker had the authority to do just that, which (of course) would have held up production.

To his credit, Ward apologized profusely. He never even said “darn” after that!

He played football with John Wayne at USC in 1926 and remained lifelong friends. Wayne also did the eulogy at his funeral. Ward died at the young age of 57.

I feel blessed to have known him.Until next time, remember - It’s hard to be happy when we refuse to

let go of the things that make us sad.

Wagon TrainBy: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories

Beverly Washburn graced the silver screen as a child actress and is the author of Reel Tears. You can contact Beverly at: bjradell@hotmail.com.

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When I was growing up, there was one person I’ll never forget - the man across

the street. Mr. Lazar wasn’t your typical neighbor. He wasn’t married with kids. He wasn’t social, and he didn’t have a

job. In the summer he sat on his front porch every day drinking coffee and looking up at the sky.

I rode my bike by his house, and I’d wave and call hello! He never waved back; he always acted like he didn’t see me.

The seasons came and went. My steps became faster while Mr. Lazar’s grew slower, but one thing never changed.

There was always a high-powered flashlight in his hand. At night he’d turn it on and off and point it at the sky. What was he doing?

I got used to the flashing light. I’d watch it as I did my homework at the desk in my bedroom on the second floor of our house.

One night the flashlight didn’t shine. An ambulance arrived. “It’s old Mr. Lazar,” the neighbors whispered.

I never saw Mr. Lazar again, but a nun came to the house occasionally. She began to clean and fill huge trash cans with unwanted stuff. I waved when I walked the dog. She always smiled and waved back.

One day in April a cleaning crew came to the house, and then a realtor hung up a For Sale sign. The nun sat on the porch drinking tea while they worked. I stopped to say hello.

“Did you know Mr. Lazar?” I asked. She smiled. “Ian was my older brother. We were both raised in this house. Now it’s time to sell.”

“What happened to him? He never smiled or said hi to me.”“He was wounded in World War I. Ian was shell shocked from

firefights. Are you the little girl across the street?”I nodded. “What was he doing with the flashlight every night?” “Oh, the flashlight.” She took another sip of tea and her smile

broadened. “He was watching for enemy planes. One day he told me it was to protect the little girl across the street.”

The Man Across the StreetBy: Dianne Hahn / Back in the Days

A former schoolteacher, Dianne also writes for children. Presently she has six kid’s books available on Amazon.com. You can also see her on SCA-TV.

People have always come here looking for a sign.

Gangsters, pranksters, vixens, visionaries, rascals, ranchers. They all came, along with thousands of ordinary people, with either a fortune to find or nothing to lose. They all made history. Our history.

Come take a walk through it.

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For most songs, the public is well-aware of the composers.

However, sometimes composers are forgotten, and the music is credited to the performers who made the song so popular. We should of course, always remember the composers, since without them, we have no songs.

Such is the case with the production of a simple, happy song called Sentimental Journey.

The melody was written by Les Brown, leader of his “Band of Renown” and Ben Homer with lyrics by Bud Green. The song was not published until 1944 because of a musicians strike, though it was performed as early as 1942.

For the vocalist in the recording, they used a 17 year old girl named Doris Day. It became her first No. 1 hit in 1945 and her most popular recording with the composers being (almost) an afterthought.

The song became the unofficial song of reminiscing young soldiers returning to their beloved hometowns after World War II. The song begins with the words: Gonna take a sentimental journey. Gonna set my heart at ease. Gonna take a sentimental journey to renew

old memories.Les Brown revised the music of Sentimental Journey to include the

clicky-clack sound of a train on a railroad track and adding the sound effect of a train’s whistle’s wail “as the train leaves at seven.”

The lyrics of Sentimental Journey were developed from a travelogue by an Englishman while traveling through Europe. The song lasted 23 weeks on the Hit Parade, following Doris Day’s hit recording of My Dreams Keep Getting Better All the Time.

Doris Day was a singer, actress and animal welfare activist. Her singing ability lasted 73 years. Her original name was Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff. She was still singing until she died at age 90.

Several singing artists recorded Sentimental Journey, including Frank Sinatra. It was on many country and foreign albums, also becoming a Big Band instant hit.

Sentimental Journey, a classic, will forever be associated with Doris Day.

Sentimental JourneyBy: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical Moments

Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a music background, specializes in ragtime piano. She researches and reports about music on SCA-TV.com/Anthem Alive! You can contact her at www.mytimeisragtime.com.

Do you ever wonder about attributes that run in a family? We know those which can

easily be seen - hair color, eye color, body type, etc.

Intelligence is often passed down, as is personality; some people are serious, and some are funny. Some families have the cooking “gene”, and some get the eating “gene” instead.

I come from a family of cooks. We pride ourselves on our food, setting a beautiful table, and the parties we give. The gift had been passed down through most of the family, but not all - or so it seemed.

To explain, we had a celebratory dinner at my niece’s home. This was a matter of concern because the cooking gene was definitely not in her DNA. For years, the family joke was that her best dish was toast.

As they say in the south, bless her heart. Since she was around good food all her life, and she liked to eat, we just thought she couldn’t cook.

This time, though, she came through with a bang. She made something I call Lynne’s Incredible Salmon, because not only was it incredible that she made it, but it was incredibly good to eat.

As it turns out, it was not that she couldn’t cook, just that she didn’t want to cook. As she finally explained, “You all enjoy it so much, I hated to spoil your fun.” We’ve been had! She has the gene! Next year

she gets to do Christmas dinner. Here’s the recipe for the salmon.

It’s easy and delicious. I hope you try it.

Lynne’s Incredible Salmon Combine ¼ cup orange mango

juice (or pineapple in a pinch), 2 tbs. lemon juice and four 6-oz. salmon fillets in zip lock bag. Marinate in refrigerator one hour, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Remove fish from bag, discarding marinade. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbs. brown sugar, 4 tsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. grated lemon rind, ¾ tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon. Rub into fish.

Cover fish with paper thin lemon slices. Place in 11x7 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with fork.

The Cooking GeneBy: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining

Pat Alexander writes about all things home. She is well known for her cooking, parties and interior design, and consults on kitchen and bath remodels.

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I was looking back at my article from last September, and realized how many shows

were going on, and how many shows The Vegas Voice and I were producing. Guess what? There still is quite a bit of entertainment happening on

the local scene. Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t want anyone to think that Vegas is

back to any normalcy when it comes to entertainment, but I do want to give you a quick rundown on who’s out there entertaining and where you can go to see and hear live music.

Let’s start with just a few of the entertainers and then I’ll name some venues that will provide you with food, drink and music.

George Bugatti, Michael Ross Nugent, Mark Giovi, Skye Dee Miles, Rick Arroyo, Doug Taylor, Carmine Mandia, Rita Lim, Randy Anderson, Jonathan Karrant, Laura Shaffer, Vinny Adinolfi, Vin A., Janice Sands, Kelly Clinton, Kelly Vohnn, Mama’s Wranglers, Genevieve, Kenny Davidson, Janien Valentine, Ian Ward, Kent Foote, Jimmy Hopper… well,you get the Idea!

So where do you go? Bootlegger Bistro, Italian American Club, Piazza Lounge in the Tuscany, The Vegas Room, Hanks Steakhouse in Green Valley Casino, Skyline Casino, Ichabod’s, Prosecco’s Italian Kitchen, Chianti Restaurant, Saddle and Spurs Saloon, Trattoria Italia, La Casa Cigar Lounge, Belle Vita, Firelight Barn, Bobby Mao’s along with some Strip lounges in the casinos. There’s also a few places Downtown, like Don’t Tell Mama and Notoriety.

And for all the folks that are staying home, we have a plethora of online entertainment from Frankie Scinta, Ned Mills and Sally Olson, Gary Anthony, Keith Thompson & Tony Arias, Craig Canter, Jimmy Hopper, Chadwick Johnson, Vinny Adinolfi and Vin A., Chase Brown, Bill Fayne, Jamie Hosmer, Jim Hitte, Billy Stritch (from his New York apartment) and of course The Composers Showcase hosted by Keith Thompson and featuring some of the best singer/songwriters in Vegas.

If you want the calendar of where and when these talented entertainers are performing, send me you email address and I’ll gladly include you in my weekly email providing you with all the details.

Mask up, social distance and stay safe.

There’s Still EntertainmentBy: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor

You can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receive his free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net.

In the early days of the coronavirus shutdown, when only the most essential businesses

could remain open, a produce purveyor for Bronze Café called general manager David Mozes. With casinos dark, produce had piled up and avocados were ripening.

The supplier offered Mozes bargain prices. Mozes jumped at the opportunity, immediately turning to social media - passing those bargain case-lot prices on to his customers.

“Oh, by the way, would you like any sandwiches?” he asked each, with over 60% success rate.

Those suppliers also had stockpiles of undeliverable toilet paper earmarked for the casinos. That prompted another social media marketing blitz. Mozes estimates that he gave away 700-800 rolls of toilet paper, one free with each sandwich order.

Out-of-the-box thinking has been the hallmark of Mozes and partner Peter Bastein since before arriving in Las Vegas in 2008. Mozes was in the midst of a downtown multi-million dollar real estate project when the market crashed.

It left him with nothing but time which he used to assist in Bastein’s private chef catering business.

An opportunity to utilize a community center’s commercial baking equipment came with the caveat that they also operate the coffee and sandwich bar. The quirky nature of the operation quickly became a favorite of the downtown legal community and a significant catering business developed.

The pair extended their footprint several times before opening at 2380 N. Buffalo in late 2018. Their goal was to be “the next great thing that contributes to a community: food, service, quirkiness.”

The industrial-look Bronze developed a “Cheers-like” atmosphere. “For some we are their social outlet for the day.”

Catering breakfasts and lunches for groups of 20-50 sustained them. That business evaporated with the March work-at-home directive. That’s when the avocado-toilet paper programs went into effect.

The carry-out business has flourished. “We’re surrounded by thousands of homes fully occupied by people who aren’t going to work.”

Their menu of healthy salads, cold “sammiches” and sweets has helped sustain the business.”Our “cold” food tastes just as good three hours later.”

The partners recently introduced their menu inside the Juice Box LV, 7150 S. Durango.

Mozes encourages customers to challenge them with dining and catering requests. “The answer is never no.”

Avocados Saved My BusinessBy: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places

Sam Wagmeister is The Vegas Voice Nightlife Editor. He loves to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact him via email: LasVegasHomeTeam@Gmail.com.

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The Alaskan Triangle is the state’s most unforgiving and pristine wilderness. It

connects Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage in the south, to Juneau in the southeast panhandle, to

Barrow, a small town on the state’s north coast. There are actually a number of places like the Bermuda Triangle

where people are known to dissolve into an abyss, but none more than Alaska’s Triangle where a staggering amount of people, boats and planes disappear without a trace.

Despite government warnings regarding the environment, weather conditions, wildlife, Bigfoot sightings, etc., tourists still flock to experience these lingering mysteries.

One of the many theories surrounding these disappearances is a belief that dates back 11,000 years to the native Tingit (people of the tides) about a shape-shifting demon named Kushtaka, that lures lost people to their doom by portraying distressed screams of women and children in order to steal their souls.

An additional theory for disappearances has to do with alien abductions. The pilot of a Japanese plane flying from Iceland to Anchorage (1986) encountered three UFOs, one of which was twice the size of an aircraft.

They followed the plane for approximately 400 miles right through Alaska, appearing, disappearing and stopping abruptly. This was witnessed by air traffic controllers on their radar screen for 32 minutes.

One astounding theory is that on May 22, 1992, the Chinese set off their biggest nuclear explosion weapons testing program. A huge underground pyramid was identified during this test.

There have been many other claims that the Alaska Triangle is located on extreme electric, magnetic and electromagnetic anomalies and vortexes (or “vile vortices”) which are electromagnetic currents. Energy vortexes can cause instrument malfunctions.

People can be effected positively or negatively, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically. Some experience disorientation, hallucinations, and/or visions and acquiring healing powers.

Other examples of such vortexes are Giza Pyramid, Easter Island, Stonehenge, etc. Therefore, locating this ancient pyramid is not that unusual since it is believed that well-known monuments were built on vortexes whenever possible.

It’s also believed that vortexes can open doorways to the spiritual world (or another realm) which could possibly explain why so many people disappear in those regions.

Alaskan Bermuda TriangleBy: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon

To contact Ali or for spiritual consultations, coaching, workshops and readings, email: alivegasvoice@yahoo.com.

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Did you know that the Sunday after Labor Day is National Grandparents Day?

I reluctantly admit to being a grandparent for 25 years, and only

recently learning of this occasion.When our first grandbaby was three,

I delighted in hearing her call me “Grandma.” Now that she’s 25, I sweetly request that, as honored as I am to be her nana, she refrain from addressing me as such in public places.

It took another nine years, but we were eventually blessed with four more grandkids, now ages 10 through 16. I don’t yet have a problem with any of them yelling “Grandma” in a crowded movie theater, but as soon as the 16-year-old grows one more inch, and starts using eye liner, I shall look around quizzically and pretend not to notice that she’s referring to me.

Love them all as I do, I have to confess that my grandparenting may fall a little short. I don’t bake cookies (or bake anything for that matter).

I attend only one out of three Little League games and have avoided extensive babysitting gigs by moving to Florida. Besides, I spend a considerable amount of time writing these articles instead of imparting wisdom to the next generation.

But, there is something that I have passed on to my young crew, at least the four out of five who are female. They inherited my shopping gene.

Over the years, for birthdays, and back-to-school, we’ve spent quality time browsing through racks. And I have delighted in watching my young granddaughters defining their own sense of style and individuality.

I was known as the “Shopping Grandma.” The one who’d drive them to their favorite retail establishment, and patiently look on as they assessed the inventory, tried on their selections, and asked me for an opinion.

We’d return home, and they’d proudly model for their parents, who occasionally frowned because a skirt was too short. But, hey, Grandma was entitled to be the spoiler.

It’s September again, and back-to-school time. Sadly, there are no more shopping sprees. They’re older now and prefer shopping with their friends.

I must admit I miss our ritual. But now that I’ve discovered Grandparents Day, perhaps they’d like to take me shopping?

Thoroughly Modern GrandmaBy: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered Wit

Susan Goldfein’s newest book, How to Complain When There’s Nothing to Complain About, is available at Amazon.com, BN.com, Read her blog at: www.SusansUnfilteredWit.com. Email Susan: SusanGoldfein@aol.com.

September 202016

In December 2019, the Nevada State Seniors Golf Club (NSSGC) members played their

last tournament at the famed Stallion Mountain Golf Course. It was a bittersweet occasion marking the end of the club’s 45 years in existence.

Sadly, there would be no new games scheduled for 2020 as the club was forced to cease operation due to a declining number of members. It’s a shame that after working so hard to keep the club going, we could not muster enough participating players to continue to provide meaningful tournaments for our members.

Why should readers care? Well, many of you, at one time or another, were members of this club. I live in Sun City MacDonald Ranch and I know a number of past members that live here.

I was a member for 20 years and served as Vice-President during the past two. I can say we gave it a “gentleman’s try” to keep the club going - but it was not to be.

During our hay days (not that long ago) the club had over 350 members. When we shut down in January, there were fewer than 50 and participation was down to the mid 20’s.

We even had members from Pahrump, Havasu, Mesquite and Utah. The club was well known in for its organized tournaments which were played monthly at various golf courses around the valley.

Several times each year the club would travel to Mesquite, Saint

George, Laughlin, and Bullhead City for 3-day events. What I really miss is not seeing the members I have known and played with during the past two decades – that part hurts.

The good news (if there is any in this situation) is that, in keeping with the club’s by-laws, our President Bob Genzer entered into an agreement with the SNGA to donate the money that remained in the club’s treasury after its closure to create the “NSSGC High School Golf Program” to support junior golfers throughout Southern Nevada.

Until then, “hit em” straight!

Nevada State Seniors Golf ClubBy: Mike Landry / Golf Fore Ever

Mike Landry resides in Sun City MacDonald Ranch and is a member of Winterwood Men’s Golf Association.. He can be reached at: airmikel1@cox.net

At the Nevada Senior Games, we’ve absorbed the disappointment of having to cancel our

Games due to COVID-19. It was a very difficult decision to make but ultimately one

that was made in the best interests of our athletes, volunteers and officials.

So, what’s next, now that the 2020 Games won’t happen? Would be you believe we’re already looking forward to 2021!

The Nevada Senior Games started in 1980 so 2020 was to be our 40th anniversary. We had a great athlete shirt design for 2020 and we plan on keeping that for 2021.

If you qualified for the National Senior Games in 2018 or 2016, you’re in luck. The National Senior Games Association has extended qualifying to those athletes who qualified those past years to compensate for our state’s games being cancelled.

Consider a visit to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in November 2021 to participate with other qualified athletes at the National Senior Games Association competition. Their website is www.nsga.com.

And in case you aren’t in the mood for a national-level competition and just want to keep it local, our state games will take place in September and October 2021. We anticipate approximately 800 to 1,000

athletes from Nevada as well as other states to visit Las Vegas, soak in our sunshine, enjoy participating in their favorite

sports (over 20) that we will offer, and partake in everything that Las Vegas has to offer.

What could be more fun? And you can be a part of it. Just follow my articles to keep up with everything the Nevada Senior Games is planning.

You can also keep an eye on our website, nevadaseniorgames.com to insure you stay up to date with all our

2021 plans.In future articles I’ll feature, not only

upcoming news about the Nevada Senior Games, but I’ll also feature area residents who participate and support our Games. Look to them for inspiration to target the 2021 Nevada Senior Games in order to enjoy Fitness For The Fun Of It!

Looking Forward to 2021By: Liz Palmer / NSG

Liz Palmer is the Executive Director of the Nevada Senior Games. For more information on how you can participate, contact Liz at: 702/242-1590 or by email: Nevadaseniorgames@outlook.com.

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September 202018

I am still masking up and social distancing. Even daring to go out in small groups or to

a venue with properly distanced tables.

As you can assume, it is now my habit to mask up. Heavier eye liner and mascara, and instead of lipstick, I am using a lip liner to color my lips.

This does not rub off on the mask too much. I tried lip stain, but that tends to leave my lips dry.

But what about the hair? I prefer to wear a mask with ties that goes around my head, rather than ones with the ear loops.

I have Meniere’s disorder in my left ear. I wear a specialized set of hearing aids that transmits the sound from my affected left ear to my right in order that I can discern what’s being said.

Anyway, that means not only do I have a small hearing aid behind my ears, but I also wear glasses when not wearing contact lenses.

Now, when I add a mask loop behind my ear, what happens? I tend to loosen my hearing aid or get hair tangled in my glasses, or both. Messy.

This means that the mask with the loop or ties behind the head is

desirable, but not perfect. With behind the head ties, I am left with the inevitable (drum roll please) MASK HAIR! Yes, it does exist.

I have considered the cat/teddy bear buns that has been popular, But I do believe I am a bit old – no; correct that to: “I am a bit mature” to wear my hair in that fashion.

I found this picture on the internet, and I thought “Why Not!” Two buns, lower on the back of the head, and I can hook my ear loop masks to them. Call them Princess Leia Buns in the back.

And the mask will not interfere with hearing aids, glasses or earrings. What do you think?

In the future I am planning to attend a few smaller fashion shows and will write about what looks good for the Fall, and what the latest trends are for the mature fun loving woman in all of us.

And of course, if you have any questions or ideas, I will enjoy hearing from you.

Staying Fashionable

Sandi Davis is the Fashion Style columnist and Behind-the-Scenes Research Analyst for The Vegas Voice. She welcomes all questions and opinions. You can contact her at Sandidavis@cox.net

By: Sandi Davis / Fashion “Cents”

The coolest things about astrology is studying the patterns of the planets. Identifying

patterns in the sky, can be passed

directly down to my client’s lives to offer future predictions.

This can bring comfort to clients hearing about upcoming energies as they are able to look back into their lives and reflect on how they lived it out previously based on a specific date or year.

We all have a chart full of themes, but an easy pattern to track is our Saturn Return.

Our Saturn Return is when Saturn returns to the same degree and sign it was when we were born. Saturn takes approximately 28 years to travel around the sun, so reflect on what happened between the ages 27-29. (I throw in 27 for the early birds!)

During our Saturn Return, it is common to experience large structural shifts or pivotal decisions, such as marriage, divorce, big moves, children or new career paths. The decisions made at this time

most likely affect all aspects of life - from your home, to your name, to your career.

In astrology, this is what we consider the end of youth and beginning of adulthood. It’s a classic time to break away from the tribe and go off

on our own in some way.Most of us will experience two Saturn

Returns in our lifetime, maybe even 3! Typically, the first one catches us off guard and it’s not until years later that we realize how pivotal our decision was.

Our second Saturn Return happens between 56-57 years of age. This experience may feel a bit more spiritual than the first.

At this point, we can really identify what is most important in our life and

Saturn assists in ushering us out of situations that no longer serve us. Depending where you are in your life, this exercise can cause

reflection or anticipation for what’s to come!

Saturn ReturnBy: Kate Wind / Kate’s Insight

Kate Wind is second-generation Astrologer and Feng Shui Consultant. She speaks on an array of topics, from astrological influences, Chinese New Year, Feng Shui and Tarot. You can contact her at: the katewind@gmail.com. Her podcast, Mom and Me Astrology can be found on any of the major podcast apps.

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September 202020

As Covid-19 continues to cause concerns, staying healthy is more important than

ever. So, as promised, here’s my feedback on the weighted hula hoop!

Full disclosure: my 30 minutes a day didn’t happen. I got off to a slow start, not because it was hard, but because I just couldn’t get motivated.

Once I did however, I actually liked it! It’s kind of fun to use. You need a wide area because the ball spins around your waist. Our

little French Bulldog Reid thought it was a new way to play catch. You can put it

together quickly, snap it on, give the ball a spin and a little movement is all you need to keep things going. It’s also small, so it’s easy to store.

Using it is easy, but for max effect, how you stand and how much effort you put in determines whether or not you start to feel something.

Initially, it didn’t seem to work the waist area I was aiming for. My daughter suggested changing my stance and as I experimented more, I realized it was giving me at least a minimal workout. 

After a few days, my problem was boredom - and watching the clock.A friend suggested I play music, which made all the difference! I put

on my favorite songs and instead of watching the clock, I counted how many songs I could make it through. It became more like dancing, with specific movements focused on my core.

I stopped thinking about time and enjoyed the music, all fast and upbeat. If you don’t have a playlist, pull up music on YouTube.

Upbeat music makes exercising easier and elevates your mood. We could all use that right now!

I found it easy, fun and not physically stressful. If, however, you have a bad back, the movement may not be optimal. Make sure and stretch prior to starting any exercise.

One last tip: keep the hoop where you can see it. It’s easy to “forget” about using it if it’s not out just begging you to put it on.

I’m going to keep at this as I do think it has potential! And, it beats the chair dancing I usually do at my computer!

Apple Films released a new Tom Hanks movie in July, called “Greyhound.” It’s based on

the novel “Good Shepherd” written by C.S Foster. It was an exciting 90 minutes of ships, U boats

(German submarines), torpedoes, bombs, and planes. Director Aaron Schneider made this an intense, thrilling World War II story inspired by actual events.

Captain Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads an international convoy of 37 ships across the Atlantic to deliver thousands of soldiers and much needed supplies to Allied forces in February 1942. Their destination: Liverpool, England, with Great Britain supplying an air escort.

The film however starts two months earlier in December 1941 at a hotel lobby in San Francisco. Captain Krause meets a woman to exchange Christmas gifts; she gives him some leather slippers, and he gives her an inspirational Christmas tree ornament inscribed, “Yesterday, Today, and Forever.” Both gifts play a significant part later in the story.

The German U Boats were very aggressive, attacking the Greyhound from every direction. Most torpedoes missed the ship but one hit causing three deaths.

Those sailors were buried at sea with a ritual ceremony. It occurred 36 hours prior to the safety of Allied air cover.

The movie maps its course by Tom Hanks’ steady hand. Some of his facial expressions are readable, but at other times he seems distant, blank, and lost in thought.

Much of the film is contained in the claustrophobic world of the bridge with the Captain shouting all manner of naval jargon. It accurately details the loss of ships and lives of the heroic sailors.

Hanks’ character prayed before eating or drinking, and begins his first and last days in battle, by kneeling in prayer. The inscription, “Yesterday, Today, Forever” hung by the door of his cabin.

At the end of this movie, real footage of the battle was shown. This gripping movie is well worth 5 out of 5 stars.

GreyhoundBy: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations

Renee Riendeau is the movie critic for “Renee’s Revelations” on Anthem Alive SCA-TV. As a dog sitter she operates “ Renee’s Roommates” out of her home and can be reached at rriendeau@aol.com.

Hula Hoop Tales - Part IIBy: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty

Linda Bateman-Gomez has an international beauty company based in Las Vegas that specializes in cosmetics and other beauty products. Contact Linda at TimelessBeauty2020@gmail.com or through her website www.fullips.com.

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Hula Hoop Tales - Part II

Did you ever go to Summer Camp? Not day camp, not a bungalow colony but a real,

pack a trunk, sleep in a cabin, spend the summer with friends and counselors camp? As summer

draws to a close I waxed nostalgic for those days.Those memories are priceless and there are social media groups

solely dedicated so the alumni can reunite and share memories. Memories of jacks on a bunk floor, color war, inter-camp competition, Friday night socials, morning flagpoles, parents on visiting day, raiding the boys or girls camp and, if you went to the same Camp I did, stories of Chesty and his waterfront cabin.

Sleep away camp was an experience unlike any other. Living in one room with 7 other girls and 2 counselors (barely more than kids themselves), a “back room” with rows of cubbies in which we stored our clothes.

We were each assigned a bed “bunk”, which we were expected to keep neat. We all shared in the responsibilities of cleaning – which usually meant sprinkling water on the floor in order to sweep and not have the dust fly everywhere.

I know this sounds a bit military, but Camp is where you learned to play all sorts of sports; including some no one else heard of - like deck tennis, (where you learned to get along in close proximity with various personalities), made lanyards, how to make something delicious out of

rye bread, ketchup and lemons (don’t ask), drank bug juice (definitely don’t ask) and most importantly, learned to appreciate what you left behind for 8 weeks in the summer.

Here I am, more years later than I care to admit, and can still sing my Camp song which we belted out with pride as an opposing camp arrived to compete against our members in various activities and sports. “In strong array the Blue and Gray again….”

The memories of summers in the country provide a treasure of experiences to share. If you too had eventful summers, I hope this jogged your memory to remind you of good times.

Summer CampBy: Liz Breier / This & That

Liz Breier is an ex-New Yorker who retired to Florida for 24 years before deciding that Nevada means home to her. You can contact Liz at: bluesky090372@gmail.com.

September 202022

Disappointment!

Do you

r emember your biggest disappointments as a teenager?

Maybe you were gearing up for your big softball tournament, increasing your batting average weekly, and three days before the championship you took a freak fall off your skateboard and broke your shoulder.

Or perhaps you’d beetn hoping for months to be asked by “a certain someone” to the prom, and when he finally approached you with the invitation, it became the highlight of your senior year. Then the week of the big dance, you came down with mono and had to sit the night out.

You stared at the beautiful dress hanging in your closet while your date took the girl who sat next to you in English class.

Disappointments!That’s how I feel when I think about the six fundraisers The

Foundation had to cancel or postpone because of the pandemic. We’ve missed out on an entire year of active fundraising, which puts

a significant strain on operations. Seniors and veterans with needs don’t take a year off. I’m grateful for the volunteers who show up daily to help us fulfill the mission.

If you want to get involved or donate, contact us at fassca@cox.net or visit us at www.foundationassistingseniors.org.

By: Carol Chapman

Our senior community has such a wide variety of folks that have skills in so

many ways and artistic abilities that sometimes they themselves are surprised. I have given workshops in acting for over forty-five years at colleges and studios and the greatest enjoyment I’ve experienced is watching my fellow seniors have fun with their own and collective creative strengths.

I also started an Improv group within the senior community where I lived and for several years they’ve worked together learning the skills of improvisation and performing. The ability to speak freely with confidence, in “improv”, is simply wonderful.

Now with Golden Network TV available on Roku and working with The Vegas Voice, I wonder if any of you reading this might be interested in doing some local interaction through our streaming service. 

Improvisation is what we do every day in our lives - no script is needed to go shopping, talking on the phone or any daily communication, so we all can improv. Working in a group doing improv is learning to trust your own abilities and expand your communication skills.

I would enjoy hearing from you if you have any interest in being part of such a group. I promise you, it’s a lot of fun.  

Come Join UsBy: Temma Hammond

Temma Hammond is the CEO & Founder of The Golden Network. You can watch all their great programs on ROKU.

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September 202024

I have the dubious distinction of over 45 years experience dealing with politicians.  Seldom

have I come across a collective group of elected representatives so thoroughly inept! 

The Henderson Mayor and City Council have clearly demonstrated a complete lack of compassion for those afflicted by the pandemic. As infections continue to escalate and more people are dying from COVID-19, this Mayor and Council choose to ignore realities.

Aside from the Hockey Arena fiasco what else are these misguided politicians enamored with?  Last month’s Las Vegas Review Journal story summed it up perfectly: “Henderson Using Coronavirus Relief Money to Remodel City Hall Entry,” to the tune of $2 million.

The  GOOD news: only after widespread complaints was their misguided action reversed. 

At this challenging time, their priorities should be to use every available resource to eradicate this virus and provide support to those in need. It certainly begs the question, why are they not coming to the same conclusion that any sane person would? 

Clearly there is a tragic disconnect between these elected officials and mainstream thinking. It should never take a groundswell of anger to alter very questionable policy directives by this Mayor and Council. 

A building, whether an Arena or any other inanimate object, doesn’t eat, sleep or visit the doctor when ill – PEOPLE DO. So, the obvious

question is, who or what do these politicians represent?  If ever there was a need to get rid of these shockingly incompetent

politicians the time is now! Recall the Mayor and entire City Council by floating a petition to force them out of office.

A formidable task? Yes. But, when over 3,000 voters signed a petition to place the Pavilion Arena on the ballot that the City defiantly rejected, I’d say the odds are promising.

Contact the organization that authored the Arena Petition, the “Henderson Coalition for Responsible Government” to initiate the process. I believe, (as I am certain most of  you do) a human life is far more important than any building anywhere at any time - especially during a pandemic.

It’s time these elected representatives get a wake-up call!  

Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior community. He can be reached at: dhyde9@cox.net.

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By: Jerry Creed / Trust Jerry

In this pandemic we have a lot fewer options about what to do with our time each day.

I suggest that if you have a Trust, one afternoon take it out, blow the dust off of it and make a list of all your assets over 10K in value. Now ask yourself are these assets, owned and controlled by the Trust?

Simply having a Trust is a good start on estate planning, but if you haven’t “fully funded” your Trust, the job is not complete. You see, Trusts only work if everything is put into the Trust or name the Trust as a beneficiary.

Those items not in Trust either operate by contract or add up together and go through probate. Probate is bad, costly and time consuming.

It’s silly to spend the money on a quality estate plan and then not finish the work so your estate goes through probate. If only one lesson is learned from this pandemic, it is the importance of not delaying essential planning.

If the need arises, will your durable powers of attorney allow your agents to make crucial medical decisions or worse yet, if you need memory care or a skilled nursing facility, will your agents be able to do the needed advanced planning or care for you?

Two free things I’m offering for the month of September. First, it’s easy to put off getting around to funding your trust so I’m developing a system to keep it on top of your mind.

If your Trust isn’t “fully funded” I can send you a Funding Tracking form. Simply fill out the items you need to fund and return the worksheet to me.

I will send you email reminders each month. When you complete an item, follow the instructions on the email reminder and it will come off the list for next month (six-month duration).

Second, has it been more than 5 years since someone has reviewed your Trust? Have you moved from another state to Nevada? Has your marital status changed, or have you included long term care planning as part of your estate planning?

It’s time for a free 30 minute Trust review. Please give me a call to set up the appointment.

Each of these services normally run $500, but for September they are free. My way of saying “Thanks for TrustingJerry.com with your estate planning needs.”

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I have 8,500 active guardianship cases and I only have a very few that are

disgruntled, and I think that’s a very positive spin on what’s going on in our system. – Judge Charles Hoskin in his TV interview on KTNV (Channel 13) with reporter Darcy Spears, February 2, 2015.

Over the past 6 years, The Vegas Voice has investigated, reported and exposed the guardianship scandal in Nevada. We have seen the failure of the judicial system to protect those innocent and desperate for assistance – especially seniors.

We have witnessed first-hand the greed and the evil in people. We have met many more who simply “closed their eyes” or walked away, knowing full-well the financial and emotional hardship that resulted to these totally innocent citizens. Charles Hoskin is one of these individuals.

How bad was it? As the Nevada Guardianship Commission (which I was proud to serve as a member) reported on December 15th of that year, On or about June 1, 2015 ...there were approximately 8,700 designated as open guardianship cases... Roughly 4,000 have been closed and removed and that out of the remaining 4,694 cases, 4,069 had annual reports due. (86.6% non-compliance rate.)

It was no wonder that Hoskin was subsequently removed as the presiding judge over all Clark County guardianship cases when the scandal became public. This scandal was and remains a disgrace to the Nevada guardian and judicial systems.

It was under his “oversight” that the abuse and scandal flourished. From his total malfeasance in failing to require private professional guardians to file the required annual accounting, to his (at best) “willful ignorance” of these guardians destroying individuals and families, it is abundantly clear that Judge Hoskin is unfit to be reelected to serve as judge in the District court, Family Division, Department E.

Even the Las Vegas Review Journal opined in its editorial that Judge Hoskin is just one example of those in positions of power

who failed miserably to protect guardianship victims. The editorial concluded that a: “stench still fouls the

air.” It’s time for us – Vegas Voice readers,

to begin disinfecting the Family Court air. We need to “throw the Chuck off the bench!”

Take a look at our sample ballot. I even suggest you cut out the ballot and save for the upcoming election.

* In last month’s “Soapbox” I set forth how Chuck’s wife and daughter proves it’s “not what

you know, but WHO you know” to work in the Family Court. The Vegas Voice demonstrated that

nepotism is alive and well in the Hoskin family.In response, did you see the denial from Judge Hoskin? Neither did

we.

Get the “Chuck” Out!By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox

You can contact Rana by email: Rana@thevegasvoice.net. Also check out her blog about life in Sun City Anthem at:Anthemtoday.com

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But should it?What happens here only happens here...

by Judy Polumbaum

A Vegas Voice Investigative Report

1. The distressed housing backdrop

2. Revisiting the statute a decade on

The story thus far-a recap of Parts I, II & III Prior issues of this publication have introduced strange doings in Clark County Probate Court, and the Nevada state law that enables a stranger to take over estates of dead persons with little supervision and questionable results. One individual in particular, Thomas Moore, has gained control of hundreds of estates in recent years, with homes sold and resold and benefits accruing to the same cast of people. Given a surge in deaths due to coronavirus and the expiration of moratoriums on rent and mortgage payments, more estates may become vulnerable to this sort of hijacking. Here, we fur-ther explore Nevada’s odd law, and how it came to facilitate a scheme that one expert calls “bananas.”

A Nevada law enabling a total stranger to assume control of a deceased person’s estate seems to have delivered more than state legislators bargained for. Although they actually didn’t bargain at all. As described in earlier installments of this investigation, Neva-da’s Independent Administration of Estates Act, adopted in 2011, allowed one individual to gain authority over hundreds of homes whose owners had passed away. Back when the act was proposed, advocates of the change voiced only the best of intentions. Nobody seems to have consid-ered where the road paved with good intentions might lead. Reno attorney Julia S. Gold, who represented the Nevada State Bar Association at committee hearings, told legislators the inde-pendent administration proposal was designed to “expedite the probate process, reduce the burdens on the courts and reduce the administrative costs of probate by allowing a personal rep-resentative to act more independently from the court in noncon-tested matters.” Gold said courts would allow such a representative to proceed under the act only in certain circumstances, and only with con-currence of beneficiaries: “Essentially, everyone has to receive notice and agree.”

PART FOUR: UNRAVELING THE LEGAL MINUTIAE

Unmentioned back then, but certainly on many minds, was the foreclosure frenzy that had peaked in 2009 and had yet to sub-side. Las Vegas was experiencing what one study described as a “dramatic increase in real estate transactions” driven by investors seeking bargains in the distressed housing market. The proliferation of mortgage defaults put added stress on the probate courts, increasing the incidence of estates burdened by debt, and swelling the throngs of bargain hunters chasing deals wherever they might be found.

Previously in Nevada, any real estate sale within probate required court approval and review. A sales contract, along with a formal appraisal of the property, had to be submitted to the pro-bate court in the appropriate county before a sale could occur, and that anyone could offer a higher bid in an open hearing. Under the new law, for estates valued at under $300,000, an in-dependent administrator could gain full authority to handle such sales according to rules of “summary administration,” without court monitoring. This system, it was thought, would ease pres-sures on the courts, shorten the time frame for settling estates, and reduce legal expenses.

Of course, the Independent Administration of Estates Act was premised on the absolute honesty of independent administrators and impeccable ethical conduct on the part of their attorneys. These assumptions do not appear to have been questioned as the act took effect. Nearly a decade later, critics say the law is seriously flawed. They want state legislators to fix it. Their Exhibit A is Thomas Moore, Clark County’s most prolific court-approved independent administrator of estates. Gold, the Reno attorney who helped get the act passed, remains a strong proponent. In a phone interview, she said she believes the legislation generally works as intended, alleviating burdens on the system, reducing time in court, and lowering legal costs. The law serves what has always been her goal, she said: “to get as

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much money as possible to heirs and beneficiaries.” To Gold, Thomas Moore’s dealings with hundreds of estates in Clark County sounds like “a complete abuse of the statute,” but not cause to thoroughly revamp the law. “One bad actor should not cause the law to change [entirely],” she said. However, Gold did support amending the statute to provide additional protections, such as a mandate that the public admin-istrator be notified whenever a non-relative seeks authority over an estate of someone who died without a will. As currently written, the law specifically requires petitioners to send notice of intent to administer an estate to the state’s director of Health and Human Services (for purposes of Medicaid recov-ery) and any identified heirs. More generally, it requires notice to others with an “interest” in the estate. Once appointed, the administrator also must notify creditors, who under summary ad-ministration have 60 days to file claims. [NRS 145.030, 145.060, 155.010, 155.020] In addition, Nevada law mandates notification about any “proposed action,” such as real estate sales, requiring that the administrator send “a reasonably specific description of the action” along with contact information to known heirs, others whose interests might be affected, anyone who has filed a re-quest for “special notice” about the case, and, if state interests are involved, the state attorney general’s office. [NRS 143.700, 143.705, 143.725] Dana A. Dwiggins, managing partner in a sizeable Las Vegas trust and estate law firm and also active in the state bar associ-ation, affirmed that a move is afoot to “firm up checks and bal-ances” related to independent administration. She said members of the bar’s probate section support adding the public administra-tor to the list of mandatory notifications. Dwiggins noted that although the act was supposed to alleviate the overload on the state’s probate courts, those courts remain backlogged. In her view, the act is “underutilized” – for whatever reason, she said, few attorneys she knows use it, or even have much awareness of it.

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3. A not necessarily awful idea gone bad?

study of the Vegas housing market in the wake of the last reces-sion states that “the great majority of distress sale properties coming onto the market do not need more than modest, largely cosmetic, repairs to be saleable.” There is no reason to believe that the housing stock is in worse shape now. It’s likely that sales and even resales of these properties don’t always produce profits in every single case, or that proceeds may be moderate. But collectively, an independent administrator who takes on a volume of cases must have something in mind. Thomas Moore, asserts one observer, has been “running a mill.” In theory, especially in a community with the volatility and transience of Las Vegas, the idea of the independent administrator is not necessarily terrible, according to experts. When houses are underwater and heirs don’t want to deal with them or live out of state, independent administration may help get abandoned or neglected properties restored and inhabited. The problem is that, when it comes to relatively low-value estates, those worth less than $300,000, Nevada’s independent administration allows transactions to take place “under the radar, [so] nobody knows what’s going on,” in the view of one critic. Lacking explicit requirements for documentation and transpar-ency, the act permits what another observer characterizes as “sloppy and greedy and negligent” handling of a subsector of estates. This flies in the face of what veteran probate scholar Sheldon Kurtz, professor emeritus of law at the Uni-versity of Iowa, says are fundamental expectations in court. “We assume people are telling the truth,” he said, “unless someone else shows up to contest it.” Another scholar observes that our legal heritage tolerates decep-tion where no challenges exist. “American courts function on an adversary tradition,” this expert said: Courts weigh evidence and arguments on opposing sides, then make a decision. “The Anglo-American paradigm is two parties slugging it out. When there’s only one party, they’re not likely to question.” Moreover, these tendencies disproportionately afflict the less affluent, those who leave modest estates, and whose surviving family members likewise have limited means. Wealthy people usually are better prepared for the afterlife, putting their plethora of assets in trust, which avoids probate altogether. “These are not wealthy people,” said one observer. “They are middle-class people who truly may have nothing but the house.”

PART FIVE:

ANTICIPATING REFORMS

Stay tuned for-

Sheldon Kurtz. Professor emeritus of law at the University of Iowa

Others see deeper problems with the law. Sources familiar with probate proceedings in Clark County, Nevada’s most populous, say the Independent Administration of Estate Act actually invites misconduct. The growing number of critics includes attorneys, property investors and realtors, and, of course, individuals faced with a strange kind of hijacking of their deceased relatives’ homes. It’s probable that many of the Clark County homes turned over to independent administration actually are behind in mortgage payments, or even underwater. But documentation that would clarify the details of equity and debt does not seem to be obliga-tory for smaller estates under summary procedures. It’s surely true that some of these homes are in poor condition and require substantial investment to rehab for resale. However, a

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September is a very busy and important month for desert gardeners. As we move into

more moderate temperatures and decreased direct sunshine, many of our plants in our gardens emerge from their heat induced “summer dormancy” and begin to grow once again, bringing about a second surge of growth.

We should begin to prune away sun/heat damaged foliage from our landscape. This will stimulate new and hardy growth and flowering of roses and fruiting plants.

Many varieties of tomatoes and peppers can be heavily pruned leaving approximately 3”-5” of stem remaining. This will promote new flowers and fruits forming during the coming months, giving you a second crop right around Thanksgiving!

September is also an ideal time to fertilize the soil again. This will stimulate new foliage and strengthen your plants for the winter months by making them more resistant during the oncoming cold and windy seasons.

In addition, September is a good time to use “systemic” insecticide around agave, yucca and aloe to “kill off” weevil eggs that have been buried underground that would hatch in the early spring months

feasting on the plant roots and killing off your desert landscaping.At this time sulphur can be added to the soil in order to lower the pH.

This will reduce alkali levels that have built up during the hot and dry summer months.

Rock Mulch usually lasts about five years before it needs to be supplemented. The end of September will be a good time to add rock mulch to freshen up your landscape’s appearance. Keep in mind that

rock mulch costs about $25-$30 per ton, so budget accordingly.

September begins our second planting season, so nurseries will have fresh supplies of plants, trees and shrubs. And seasonal plants such as “Winter Decorative Cabbage” and root

vegetables become available after Labor Day. During September, the temperature is moderate while the soil

remains warm. These are the perfect conditions for new plants to take root and establish themselves for life in our desert neighborhoods.

Have any questions? Contact me at: Theplantwhisperer28@gmail.com.

A Very Busy MonthBy: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening

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So, the “new normal” is seeing friends, families and taking classes, etc. by ZOOM

(or some other media). I have been doing lots of classes through ZOOM and it keeps me happy to see friendly faces.

Being “hunkered down” for so long, we social creatures long for companionship. My two cats are great company, but I don’t speak cat language. Sometimes I long to speak with a human!

I’m not promoting ZOOM, but it sure has become so popular and many trainings have appeared on social media. It really is pretty easy to navigate once you learn the basics.

Even some of my beloved Zumba classes have been through ZOOM. Having not being able to teach or participate at my fitness center since March, I found that by participating in online classes has been a blast!

I’ve been taking at least 4-5 classes a week through ZOOM. Even my annual Zumba convention was held this year on ZOOM.

Several instructors worldwide participated. It was fun to see instructors in Europe, Canada, Australia and South America.

Considering the difference in so many time zones, it made sense to accommodate as many as possible by varying the class times. This allowed me to dance and avoid the refrigerator calling me so frequently!

Even my beloved Smith Center, which has been dark since March, enabled us to take some trainings and communicate with other employees through weekly ZOOM meetings. Oh, how I miss The Smith

Center! It appears that it may be quite a while until we can return to work and enjoy all the fabulous performances that were cancelled or rescheduled.

For those who long for the human companionship, exercise while still keeping it safe, I would suggest searching for classes online. There is such a variety that you should be

able to find something to your liking. Stay safe, wear your mask, follow social distancing and wash your

hands. Let’s get through this together! Positive attitude and good health to all!

Zooming AroundBy: Mary Richard / Health Fitness

Mary Richard is a long term supporter of senior fitness. She teaches Zumba, toning and dance classes throughout the Las Vegas Valley. She can be reached at zumbaqueen@cox.net.

I periodically have cancer patients come in for help with nausea and vomiting while they

are undergoing chemotherapy. Most people know the unpleasant feeling of being nauseous or worse yet, vomiting. Yet few understand and appreciate the purpose behind these physiological processes.

Your body is designed to protect itself from harm. One of the most vulnerable systems in your body is your nervous system.

The nervous system is usually kept isolated from the circulatory system by what is known as the blood brain barrier. Think of this as a filter which keeps potentially harmful substances in the blood away from the brain and nervous system.

There is, however, a few places where this filter does not exist. Within your brain stem is a segment of nervous tissue called the area postrema that is in direct contact with the blood stream.

The area postrema has a very important role. It samples the chemical compounds in the blood stream and if it finds something it deems to be toxic, it makes an effort to expel this toxic substance before it can do the body irreparable harm.

Through the nervous system, the area postrema is connected to the nerves that go to and control movement in your esophagus (throat),stomach and intestines. Usually these nerves are responsible for a process called peristalsis which causes coordinated muscular

contractions in the walls of the gastrointestinal system, moving food down your throat and then through your stomach, small and large intestines.

However, when the area postrema detects a toxic substance in the blood stream, this coordinated movements of the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract now reverses and tries to move any ingested substances up and out.

This was originally designed when we ate plants directly from nature. If the plant had toxins, the body attempted to vomit it out before it could be absorbed by the intestines and do damage to the body.

Although chemotherapy is not ingested, it does reach the blood stream. The area postrema senses the toxins within the chemotherapeutic compounds and this elicits the nausea/vomiting response.

When Nausea StrikesBy: Kyo Mitchell / A Healthier You

Dr. Kyo Mitchell served as faculty at Bastyr University in Seattle and Wongu University in Las Vegas for over a decade. Dr. Mitchell practices in Summerlin and can be reached at 702-481-6216 or rkyomitchell@gmail.com.

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For you movie buffs, can you remember when we watched movies about how gangs

of youths took over? Marlon Brando’s 1953 The Wild One, 1955’s Blackboard Jungle . . . and let us not forget 1968 Wild in the Streets, starring Christopher Jones.

In 1968 p r o t e s t s marches began against the Vietnam War. P e r s o n a l l y, I was lucky inasmuch as I had done my duty serving my country and was released from the service and back in college.

I did however have empathy for that movement as I saw up close what was happening to our young men.

Back to the reel, (movies), how many of you have seen Star Trek or Star Wars or any futuristic story about space travel? How many believe that one day that will exist, or is possible?

I began to wonder after writing my first script how writers could visualize and create such scenarios that created fictional chaos like in Wild in the Streets. That scenario went beyond a simple protest movie to a movement to take over the United States government.

Back then, I was a young man and did not relate to the senior population fearing as they watched a much younger and immature generation take over their republic – destroying the history of their country.

The disrespect and contempt for the older generation was without parallel in that movie.

When a writer creates a story for the reel its entertainment, but when people’s “group think” manifesto becomes real, it can be frightening. Especially for us seniors, who don’t move as quickly as we once did, nor think as fast as we once did.

As a senior I wanted to let people who are worried about the future of this country know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, I have learned over these many years in reading and watching movies is if we can think it, fortunately or unfortunately, it can come true.

If you believe in a God, continue to pray. If you don’t have faith, continue to try to figure out what is best for you. And, if you simply believe in destiny, pour yourself a drink, sit back and watch the show.

Personally, watching what I am watching, I think I want a rewrite.

Reel to RealBy: Morris Heldt / A Senior’s P.O.V.

Morris Heldt is a retired award winning film and television producer and published author. He and his wife moved to the Las Vegas valley from the beach in 2004.

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I believe that the history of insurance is an important part

of understanding our contemporary

concept. But even a brief history lesson would far exceed my article.

This may take a few articles and even then, will only scratch the surface of understanding.

First, you must understand that the concept of insurance is based on “shared risk.” That is the key.

If you own something of value and there is a chance of losing it, then you are undertaking a risk just by owning it. Today that “something” could be a house, car, a valuable painting or a wedding ring, etc.

The risk of losing any of those things is often too much of a financial burden for an individual to undertake alone. So, we share the risk through a concept we call insurance.

In other words, we insure our home so we would not be solely responsible if our house burned down and it would cost $350,000 to rebuild it. In order to “share the risk” we pay a monetary premium to a company to undertake part or sometimes all the risk.

In our contemporary society that concept is well known and virtually everyone uses it. But it hasn’t always been that way.

The first methods of transferring or distributing risk in a monetary economy were practiced by Chinese and Babylonian traders in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BC. But we don’t need to go that far back for this brief history.

In the late 17th century there was a coffee house in London called Lloyd’s where prominent businessmen would share risk in exploration of the globe by splitting up shares in ships, cargo, and crew. Hence, Lloyd’s of London was born. But even that is too far back for our purpose.

Have you ever heard of or seen a “fire mark” on a building? Fire insurance marks are metal plaques marked with the emblem of the insurance company which were affixed to the front of insured buildings as a guide to the fire brigade.

These identification marks were common in the 18th and 19th centuries in many larger cities in America. To be continued.

Jim Valkenburg is a retired military officer and insurance executive. He and his wife owned and operated their own insurance agency for over 16 years. His primary purpose is to give out real information that can be used to make intelligent insurance decisions.

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There’s nothing more exasperating than to buy something you need and then, upon

returning home, finding you cannot open it. Several arthritis sufferers, whose grip has weakened, have asked me what to do. Hence I’ve been scouting around to find solutions.

Jars - Jam jars or others that are vacuum packed. Get ahold of a sharp instrument, like a screwdriver and a hammer – and punch a hole in the lid. It will immediately loosen and be easy to remove.

Tubes - Lotion stuck at the bottom of a tube and no longer comes out when you squeeze. Some people cut the bottom off with scissors and use the lotion from the open end. Others say their hands cannot control the scissors enough to cut the tough material.

I experimented and eventually settled on old-fashioned wooden clothes pegs – the ones with a slit in them (from Michaels). I slipped one over the bottom of a tube, pushed it up and up and toothpaste came out.

Nail Polish Bottles - Manicurist Tikki uses an old-fashioned metal nut-cracker with two handles (from Etsy on the internet). She gives the bottle-top a couple of twists and it comes off.

Ice Cubes - It’s especially infuriating during scorching temperatures when cubes refuse to emerge from the automatic dispenser on the refrigerator. Bob, a Sun City resident, told me “use your hairdryer, direct it to where ice is stored. Cubes will soon tumble out and you’ll save yourself a service call.”

Getting Into Jars &Small BottlesBy: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help Tips

Heather Latimer is a nationally recognized specialist in making difficult subjects easy and author of 17 books. See amazon.com/heather latimer/how to overcome.

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about autonomous and semi-autonomous cars lately. Mostly because we’re getting to the point where

the technology has trickled down to affordable vehicles. I test drove the new Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan, and realized

that for about $35,000, you can have a vehicle that will stay within the lanes, keep its distance from the vehicle in front (including braking and accelerating, depending on what the vehicle in front does, and coming to a complete stop if necessary) at highway speeds, and even park itself in some situations.

On the highway, the Sonata, with these Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) easily maintains a set cruise control speed. It also follows the lane markings, and even takes curves easily - all the time staying in the center of the lane.

You can take your hands off the wheel, but after a few minutes, a reminder comes on to tell the driver to keep hands on the steering wheel for safety. It’s both terrifying and impressive.

These systems however can vary between manufacturers. I also drove a Mazda CX-30, and while it had the same Lane-Keeping System, it didn’t recognize the lane markings as well as the Sonata did.

The Sonata’s newest technology is called SMART Park, where it can drive itself into a parking space. Sounds great in theory, and it works well, but the problem is the time it takes to accomplish the task.

I tried it in a parking lot, but realized I had to get out of the car in the middle of the lane before operating the feature. It’s fun to watch the car maneuver, but the driver still controls the vehicle via the remote keyfob.

In the time it took to accomplish this, I could have parked the vehicle in many other spots and been in the store. No question the technology is impressive, but how many will actually use it?

Right now, it’s a novelty, but when we go fully autonomous with our cars, it will be a welcome feature. We’re just not quite there yet.

A Little Parking HelpBy: BJ Killeen / Down the Road

BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years. She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached at bjkdtr@gmail.com

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There is no excuse for bad behavior. If going off to war becomes an excuse to act badly,

it’s an irresponsible drumbeat.Bearing my soul, when I got back from ‘Nam I had no clue that my

deep dive into the drug culture, drinking like a fish, always toting a gun, and multiple divorces had anything to do with my wartime experiences. It never occurred to me that being exposed to life-threatening situations in an unpopular war had anything to do with how I was behaving.

I was home! Vietnam was behind me! I just figured that I was just a hedonistic scoundrel. The truth however has strange ways of surfacing.

It took someone from the outside to suggest that my war may have something to do with how I was behaving. Bottom line: I was incapable of seeing the forest from the trees.

Then, about the time I was thinking of doing harm to some jerk that had pissed me off, a good Samaritan luckily showed up and ushered me to the VA. The mental health staff helped me straighten things out.

I was shocked to find out how much the Vietnam experience had defined what my life had become.

In all those years of being bad (not badass, just bad) I was unaware of being affected by my past. In many ways I’m thankful that it was that way because I didn’t make the mistake of blaming my condition on some outside source - like a war.

However, I have known veterans who have acted out, and when called on it, the first thing they do is use the war as an excuse. They are convinced it exonerates their bad behavior.

Abusing a spouse, lashing out with uncontrollable temper, or conducting oneself irresponsibly, and then declaring, “the war made me do it” cannot serve as a license to continue such behavior.

Sadly, untold thousands of war veterans suffer with PTSD, and yes, it can cause some terrible reactions in everyday life, but we do not have to be enslaved to it. We can educate ourselves, and practice good coping skills.

Making peace with our past is much better than continuing a fight that already ended.

The Devil Made Me Do ItBy: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet

Chuck Dean served as an Army paratrooper in Vietnam and through that experience was led to address the many transitional issues veterans struggle with. He is the author of several important books for veterans. All can be found on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/author/chuckdeanbooks

If Ben Franklin was alive today, he’d probably be on a book tour hyping “Poor Richard’s

Almanac”, an annual pamphlet he printed for almost 25 years. With a yearly print run of 10,000 copies, Franklin  was certainly a literary guru in colonial America, where he was known to share many of his words of wisdom with his cronies in Boston and Philadelphia.

Amazingly, much of his advice is still pertinent, and one of his most famous lines, “A penny saved is a penny earned’, is just as appropriate today as it ever was - especially if you’re talking about all the great travel bargains now offered by almost every company in the travel industry.

Everything  from luxury cruising to domestic land tours is currently offered at once-in-a-lifetime rates. 

Plus, in the mid-1800s, Horace Greeley, a very influential newspaperman is credited for writing, “Go West, Young Man”, which captured the imagination of the nation. That was great advice then

and it still is. Only now, both men and women can choose from almost unlimited

vacation and travel destinations. Que bella! And if Mark Twain was still walking among us, there’s little doubt

he would have remarked that reports of the travel industry’s “demise are greatly exaggerated.”  After all, in his lifetime he was exposed to

everything from Western uprisings to worldwide influenzas.

His fascination with travel inspired him, and his adventures were immortalized in many of his most famous writings. Mark Twain may not have realized it at the time, but he was actually one of our earliest and most influential travel writers.

So, if you’re even a little bit inspired by this trio, it’s comforting to know there are still extraordinary travel opportunities. And this just might be the right time for you to fill out your bucket list and call us at 702/463-0966. We’ll be happy to help!

A Traveling TrioBy: Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker /Out & About

Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker is a travel agent and the owner of Vegas Vacationers Inc. She can be reached at: Merryman2@aol.com

Wyoming, famous for Yellowstone National Park is also known as the “Cowboy”

state. It’s celebrated for its outdoor ethic culture and Jackson Hole (originally called Jackson’s Hole) is located in a remarkable valley flanked by the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Range.

“Hole” was a term for the great mountain valley with close rivers and streams once inhabited by early fur trappers; men who lived hard lives, relying entirely on their abilities for survival. The valley however wasn’t developed solely by trappers, mountain men and cowboys, but upon wit, will and works of courageous men and women with characteristic freedom of spirit and mind.

Jackson’s Town Square features arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. The National Museum of Wildlife Art has works by Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Nearby are three ski areas: Jackson Hole Mountain, Snow King Mountain and Grand Targhee. Old time chuck wagon dinners can still be enjoyed by taking a covered wagon ride to a local ranch.

Jackson is clean with plenty of sky overhead, attracting tourists worldwide who enjoy walking the streets, shopping and dining. All while soaking up the western culture.

North of Jackson are the peaks of Grand Teton National Park, as well as Yellowstone National Park where at dusk we spotted a doe and two fawns drinking from a stream. Soon they capered silently away.

While there is much to do and see, the Jackson Town Council wants you safe. They passed a resolution in June requiring face masks in public.

After a lull, Teton County began seeing c o n f i r m e d COVID-19 cases rise. To remain open to tourism, they decided to make masks mandatory.

People are often surprised to learn the mixture of individual and cooperation that underwrites Jackson Hole culture and residents want to preserve it. Jackson is a capsule of history, in a place where locals liken their state to “a small town with really long streets.”

So, while visiting Jackson in 2020, wear a face mask.

Historic Jackson HoleBy: Kathy Manney / Around Our World

Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an Adventure Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always with enthusiasm.

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The Falkland Islands have no major monuments or cathedrals, but in March, we

saw hundreds of penguins there! The Falklands are a British territory of two primary and 776 smaller islands.

The archipelago lies in the Atlantic Ocean about 300 miles east of South America and 750 miles from Antarctica. As part of our cruise, we spent a delightful day exploring West Falkland Island with local guides.

Our tour to the Bluff Cove Lagoon passed stark scenery reminiscent of Scotland. Locals have British accents and are proud of their heritages.

Along the Bluff Cove beach were what seemed like thousands of penguins. There were rookeries of both king and gentoo penguins. 

King penguins have orange spots near their ears and necks. Flamboyant red-orange beaks, white-feather caps and peach-colored feet make the Gentoo penguins stand out against the surroundings. 

While respecting the tourists’ flag and line boundaries, we still got some cool pictures. Most of the penguins stood motionless to conserve energy.

The king penguins had several newborns. Their grey color contrasted with the black and white of their parents. A strong cold wind whipping along the beach was a small price to pay to be up so close.

At the Sea Cabbage Cafe, we enjoyed pastries and Scones, the house special. Then on to explore Port Stanley, the capital of this territory of 3,700 people.

There were quaint cottages, a historical church and tourist shops. At the Waterfront Kitchen Cafe, the local favorites are roast lamb and fish – very British!

Then on to Gypsy Cove, a wind sheltered beach populated by a variety of land birds, sea birds, marine mammals, insects and plants, some found only in the Falkland Islands. And more penguins!

We walked along a protected path overlooking the beach, focusing on the hundreds of penguins standing on the beach and sometimes jumping into frigid waters. Local guides said sometimes penguins stay in the water for weeks hunting for food.

We returned to the ship after an enjoyable memorable day seeing the penguins and exploring the Falkland Islands.

Thanks to Dianne and Burt Davis who continue to travel the world and share their adventures with our readers.

Exploring the Falkland IslandsBy: Burt & Dianne Davis / Our Vacation

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For long-time loyal readers of The Vegas Voice, do you remember when we first

started the Vegas Voyagers Travel Club? Believe it or not, it was when publisher Dan and wife Amy started the magazine in March 2003.

Did anyone attend our first meeting? We did get some readers at our initial meeting. It was held in a conference room at the publication’s first office. We got a crowd of 18 people.

Our first tour operator partner Collette Tours made a presentation about Australia and a few month later our first group of Voyagers headed there.

No pun intended, but our club took off from there. Do you remember all of the great meetings we had at the Palace Station? We would get anywhere between 100 and 200 folks.

Presentations were made by every major cruise line and tour operator. We brought the most current and informative travel information to our members.

Most importantly, do you remember all the wonderful trips we had? Our first theme cruise with the late Tony Sacca was a huge success.

And who can forget our Wes Winters cruise and the wonderful time we had? More recently, our Phat Pack array of cruises were spectacular.

Our biggest group of almost 200 Voyagers sailed, sang and danced our way to Mexico with the Phat Pack a couple of years back. And let’s not forget the great Holy land trip to Israel lead by Bruce Ewing this past fall.

The lyrics from country artist Alan Jackson’s song “Remember When” says it all: “Remember when we said that when we turned grey, when the children grow up and move away: we won’t be sad, we’ll be glad, for all the life we’ve had; and we’ll remember when.”

We’ll have more “Remember When” to make. Our Vegas Voyagers pledge is to build our club back bigger and better in the future. And I guarantee, that it will.

Please feel free to call us at 800/698-1101 for any travel questions you might have.

Remember When?By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures

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Editor’s Note: This is a paid advertorial by Steve Commander. His views and

opinions do not necessarily reflect the position of The Vegas Voice. Steve was BKB President from 2016-2018 and he can be contacted at: stevecommander1@gmail.com.

The 2019 and 2020 Bet Knesset Bamidbar (BKB) Board of Directors did not provide 2020 membership to two long term congregants - my wife, and me, a former BKB President.

I made a myriad of emails and phone calls, over a very long time, to BKB BOD members asking for renewed membership. There were no responses from the BOD, including the Membership VP.

However, a BOD member recently replied, “You were not a member in good standing with all your antics.” “Antics”? I do not believe G-d has Temple membership rules about “ANTICS.”

I think the BOD members are really concerned about the following:All the financial discrepancies identified during my three years as

BKB President apparently “rocked the boat.” In the first year of my Presidency an outside auditor was hired because the long-time treasurer could not provide years of audit documents, even though he claimed the audits were “OK.” The outside auditor identified the following:

1. Accurate financial statements were not provided,

2. Same check numbers were used for different payees and different dollar amounts,

3. Fifty-nine check numbers were missing,4. Multiple checks were processed without the required two signatures,5. Excessive amount of financial changes were made to transactions

in the previous year,6. Money market and credit card accounts were not reconciled,7. The treasurer wrote the checks and also reconciled the bank

statements,8. Eleven expense accounts were added after the fiscal year ended,9. There was no procedure in place to handle cash.Additionally, a $13,255.99 expense, with a congregant’s name, was

on the financial report along with other financial concerns. This amount, and many others, disappeared from the financial reports after they were identified them.

The 2018 financial audit was done in-house and overseen by the husband of the BKB President. This husband was the treasurer noted above.

His statement to the 2018 in-house audit at the May 2019 annual meeting was, once again, it’s “OK The detail financial reports were not provided to the congregation.

As BKB President, I was also extremely concerned about adherence to the Temple bylaws which were violated numerous times by BOD members. One instance - there was an illegal member for years. He received High Holiday Honors while legal members did not receive those Honors. He is the son of the former Executive Vice President who established the Honors each year.

BKB must provide the detail annual audit report and complete financial statements to members every year for review and comments. Congregants must closely oversee BKB via a BOD that fully adheres to its bylaws and their fiduciary responsibilities.

My wife and I love BKB and desire our full and complete membership restored for all of 2020 and hence forth. All these issues must be accomplished immediately or the BKB IRS Tax Free Status could be revoked and BKB may cease to exist.

Charges Against Bet Knesset BamidbarBy: Steve Commander / Advertorial

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Join us for Church In-Person or Online.We have taken precautions to create a safe worship space. Come to hear the Good News of God’s love for you! Our In-Person Worship Services start back up September 12th.

Saturdays In-Person at 5:00pm Sundays In-Person at 8:30am and 10:00am Online Sundays at 8:30am and 10:00am

New Song Church is located at 1291 Cornet Street in Henderson. Call us at (702) 492-1771 or visit us online at www.NewSongAnthem.com

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“Walking in Autumn”

Walk for Brain Health--Head to a Gym, a Park & Alz.com

IBy: Jan Fair / A No-Brainer Minute

Every year the Alzheimer's walks occur in September, October or November depending on where you live. For your health & safety, this year you're invited to walk in small teams of friends & family while others in your community do the same.

Find a walk near you at www.Alz.com/walk

Walk to End Alzheimer's1. In one minute, name places you could walk this autumn season. 2. Make an alphabetical list.

Mental MinutesAlzheimer's Association says: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS

Know the 10 SIGNS 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work/social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality

t’s autumn. The perfect time to walk outdoors. According to The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen, M.D., Director of Neurodegenerative Disease Research at UCLA Medi-

cal School, exercise is great for brain health and "... sitting is the new smoking!" Also, the best thing we can do to ward off or possibly reverse Alzheimer's is to dramatically change our diets & lifestyle. The book gives specific steps to follow. Check it out at your local library. (See below.)

"The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent & Reverse Cognitive Decline" by Dale E. Bredesen, M.D.

A No-Brainer Pick

Jan Fair is a writer, consultant & public speaker who has published over 40 books PLUS the No-Brainer Brain Games series. Please check out her website at www.JanFair.com

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