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What a Month! 

By: Dan Roberts / Publisher 

The past 30 days have been the most 

extraordinary month in our Vegas Voice 

history. How we managed to “survive” and put it 

all together says something about us “seniors.” 

Just as we were reviewing the change over from newspaper to magazine 

(guess you guys like it too, see below and much thanks for your emails) 

we had the following: 

1. For those interested in “staying safe” two successful Elder 

Empowerment Events. Thank you Debbie Landry, VP/Marketing for 

hosting and putting this all together. AND 

2. For those wanting great entertainment, our Twilight Affair show at 

Siena AND 

3. Finalizing our upcoming FREE live TV shows at the Humana 

Centers (page 15 ). Take a look at our celebrity guest line-up – simply 

spectacular! Our thanks to Humana, entertainment editor Evan Davis 

and TV host Rich Natole for such an incredible kick-off. AND 

4. Get ready for even more fantastic entertainment in your own Sun City 

Clubhouse. Thank you Sun City Aliante and Summerlin for bringing 

future Twilight Affairs to our readers in their own backyards. AND 

5. For those who want to combine entertainment with travel – how 

about our (page 27) Phat Pack cruise? AND 

6. Then to top it all off, after over two years of guardianship research, 

investigation and continuous Vegas Voice articles, last month Nevada 

WE GET LETTERS... 

Hope all is well…just wanted you to know I love the ‘new’ Vegas Voice; 

neat, easy to read, in other words classy . 

Good job to you and staff. 

Regards, Carole 

From newspaper to magazine a real improvement. I understand, and appreciate, 

your efforts on behalf of “elder abuse”, but, why aren’t our politicians, who 

supposedly work on our behalf, doing anything about correcting the problem. 

All of them certainly can’t be in the back pocket of the abusers, or can they? 

Continued success for you and your magazine. D.W. K. 

It is beautiful. We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job Vegas Voice 

has done alerting us about the Guardian scam in our state. Who would ever 

have thought such a thing would happen?? It makes me sick to think about 

how many are still unaware or others that think it won’t happen to them. Vegas 

Voice truly saved us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 

Harriet B. 

Good Evening Rana, 

Congratulations for the fine work you and Dan Roberts for the Guardianship to 

help seniors in ourValley and Communities. I am so proud of you and Dan, the 

Dynamic Duo with their determination and Tenacity pay off BIG Time and WIN. 

Keep up your good work. Love You, Charlie W. 

Elder Empowerment Event in Sun City MacDonald Ranch 

AG Adam Laxalt and Clark County DA Steve Wolfson announced the 

Grand Jury verdict. The 270-count indictment alleges that former private 

guardian April Parks, office manager Mark Simmons, husband 

Gary Taylor, and attorney Noel Simpson, collectively committed: 

(a) 117 counts of Perjury, 

(b) 73 counts of Offering False Instrument for Filing or Record, 

(c) 42 counts of Theft, 

(d) 37 counts of exploitation and 

(e) 1 count of Racketeering. 

As our Vegas Voice political editor Rana Goodman happily announced: 

“Finally, some justice. I cannot begin to tell you how many times Parks 

laughed at The Vegas Voice and advised everyone that our paper had no 

effect on her whatsoever. I guess she not laughing anymore.” To read the 

125-page indictment, visit our website: thevegasvoice.net. 

What a month indeed. AND we’re just getting started! 

How wonderful your new magazine is. The content of all is “sooo” me 

in every article. I am a senior who loves this town and all the people like 

all of you. I wish I had something to contribute to it except to encourage 

everyone I know to read it. I met Marty at the Bagel Cafe on Buffalo 

some time ago, he was favoring a foot he had surgery on and said “One 

foot is better than none” How about that!!!! Smiling at everyone around 

him. Happy Birthday to a great Comic and above all a great american. 

Saw his show some time ago at the Rampart and my side still hurts from 

laughing. Please keep up the good reporting of all important issues. I pray 

{and all my prayers are answered in some way, mostly Good } that Rana 

can sustain God”s help to get rid of the horrible Guardianship Laws that 

are still plaguing seniors and put some wonderful low cost help we seniors 

need in our old age. Thanks again for the good reading magazine. Much 

good wishes for your health and happiness as well. 

Sylvia O. 

Dan, and “crew”, 

We love your new magazine format. It is so much better than the 

newspaper format. It is easier to read and “handle”. 

Great job! Keep up the great journalistic work! We especially are 

impressed with Rana’s focus on the ”Guardianship” issue. 

Thanks again, 

Don and Sharon M. 

Sun City Anthem 

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Dear April: 

You are really screwed. 

Have to admit, everyone at The Vegas 

Voice believed you would get away with it when you left 

Nevada. One question – why Pennsylvania? 

We thought you’d be smart enough to flee the country. 

I bet you regret that decision now; however as so-call 

“reform” individuals have been advising guardianship 

victims, let’s not look backwards, but discuss what’s 

ahead. 

First off, you’ve got to give credit where credit is due. 

Despite our strong and constant criticism of Nevada 

Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Clark County District 

Attorney Steve Wolfson, they, and their joint task force 

did an unbelievable, magnificent and herculean job in 

dropping the hammer on you, your former employee, 

attorney, and even your husband. 

All we can say is: “WOW!” It was beyond our wildest 

hopes and dreams that a grand jury would come up with 

a 270-count indictment; 212 felony charges against you 

alone. 

What do you do now? All the money you stole over the 

years is going to be sucked dry by your criminal attorneys. 

To make things worse, (and contrary to past practices) 

you can’t rely on your numerous wards’ estates to pay 

those obscene legal fees. 

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Our Open Letter to April Parks 

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules 

April 2017 

Even if you spend all that cash stuffed under your 

mattress for your “dream team” and even if they can 

knock off 50, or perhaps 75 charges, does it really matter? 

The judge is still going to throw the book at you. 

If former private guardian Patience Bristol had “only” 

15 felonies and received a sentence of 3-8 years, can you 

imagine what your time will be? 25, 40 years? 

Be prepared. You’re going to spend your “golden years” 

and die in the Big House. 

And don’t forget; as I always stated at our Vegas Voice 

guardianship seminars held these past 2+ years, if there 

is indeed a God and a Heaven, you will surely end up in 

Hell. But, one problem at a time. 

We offer our Vegas Voice suggestion since there might 

be a way for you to shave some years from your jail 

sentence and to possibly avoid those eternal flames. Talk. 

I mean really talk. Drop that dime, snitch, turn rat, 

and squeal like a pig. 

No kidding - sing like a canary and tell authorities 

how you got away with it all these years. Name names 

and tell that joint task force who conspired and helped 

you in your criminal enterprise. 

Name the doctors, medical personnel, hospitals, assisted 

living, group homes and all other health facilities that 

had those “special relationships” with you. And while 

you’re at it, don’t forget the legal system. 

Spell out what arrangements and/or “understanding” 

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FOR TODAY’S ACTIVE SENIORS 

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Volume 14, Issue 2 

PUBLISHER/EDITOR 

PRESIDENT 

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POLITICAL EDITOR 

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR 

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TRAVEL EDITOR 

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GRAPHICS EDITOR 

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Dan Roberts 

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Ray Sarbacker 

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Debbie Landry 

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Rana Goodman 

rana@thevegasvoice.net 

Evan Davis 

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Sam Wagmeister 

Stu Cooper 

Rich Natole 

Michael Roberts 

Lou Lozitsky 

lou@thevegasvoice.net 

Bill Caserta 

bill@thevegasvoice.net 

OUR COLUMNISTS 

Marty Allen Kathy Manney 

Adrea Barrera Kyo Mitchell 

Yvonne Cloutier Mary Richard 

Dianne Davis Crystal Sarbacker 

Chuck Dean Victoria Seaman 

Alice Edwards Marilyn Sirna 

Jan Fair Jim Valkenburg 

Linda Gomez Pat Warren 

Ali Guggenheim Beverly Washburn 

Dan Hyde Devon Wickens 

Mike Landry Vicki Wentz 

BJ Killeen James White 

Las Vegas Valley Distribution includes: 

Anthem Country Club • Sun City Aliante • Country Club 

Senior Apts.• Siena • Horizon Pines • Sun City Summerlin 

All Destinations Centers • Solera @ Anthem • Las Vegas 

Meadows • Sun City Anthem • Solera @ Stallion Mountain 

Quail Estates • Seven Hills • Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 

and select local casinos, bookstores, coffee shops, and all 

libraries and community centers. 

Indictments & Coincidences 

By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox 

After two long frustrating years, The Vegas 

Voice is celebrating the guardianship 

indictments that have finally come down. 

Thank you readers for your emails, phone calls and notes of 

recognition. Believe me, it was a team effort. 

A very special thank you to Nina & Alan Gelman for 

the beautiful surprise that came in our mailbox. All such 

correspondence was most appreciated. 

Former private guardian April Parks will be extradited 

and is due back in Las Vegas early April (no pun intended), 

orange jump suit and all. I just wish the courts could have 

found her money so the victim families could have received 

some compensation. 

One of the most interesting things that came out of this 

was an odd “coincidence” especially since I do not believe 

in “coincidences.” Last month, I wrote about a lady in Sun 

City Summerlin that had been taken by the Clark County 

Public Guardian into temporary guardianship. She asked 

for my help. 

A few days before these indictments came down I was 

subpoenaed to appear as a witness by her defense counsel 

after I had spoken at length with her attorney, sent letters 

to the public guardian and to Clark County Commissioner 

Steve Sisolak. 

Suddenly the “dominos began to fall” in this order: A 

documentary film maker that has been working with 

The Vegas Voice on guardianship since we began, went 

to District Attorney Steve Wolfson for an interview. A few 

days later a press conference was called announcing the 

indictments of Parks and her gang. The RJ ran the story 

as well as and KTNV-ABC Channel 13’s Darcy Spears, and 

Channel 8 News. 

The following day, I arrived to find a message telling me 

I did not have to appear in court. The public guardian had 

dropped the case requesting permanent guardianship and 

all her belongings would be returned to her right away. 

No explanation, I guess her dementia was suddenly 

cured! SHE WAS FREE! 

Rana Goodman in front of the cameras for the 

guardianship documentary 

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Help Us Help You - Last Chance 

By: Dan Roberts / Rana Goodman 

With the arrest of former private guardian April Parks and 

the about-face of the Public Guardian as highlighted in 

Rana’s column, it may appear that the guardianship problem no 

longer exists. Unfortunately, that is not true. 

But we now have the chance to finally put this to rest 

forever. And it costs nothing for you (and taxpayers) to 

do so. Simply send in the attached petition. 

Let us be very clear: If the senior community does not 

totally defeat this collection of liars and thieves, there 

will be another scandal, another April Parks, another 

corrupt guardian. The temptation (and money) is just 

too great. 

Even worse, the proposed legislative “reforms” will 

do nothing but add more meaningless and expensive 

regulations, bureaucracy, fees (for everyone) and worst 

of all – more lawyers. You think more lawyers makes 

things simpler, or more complicated? 

Do you really believe (or expect) the “government” 

and/or attorneys to provide guardianship protections? 

And who do you think is going to pay for all this? 

As we have opined at our Guardianship seminars, 

who better to make sure “nothing happens” to you, 

your loved ones, your friends and neighbors than your 

fellow seniors? The last thing these bad guys want is an 

independent, non-biased senior volunteer organization 

looking over and reviewing their activities. 

We already have over 200 seniors able, willing and 

ready to volunteer. We don’t know about you, but we 

would take one caring, compassionate, dedicated 

volunteer over a bunch of lawyers and bureaucrats. 

If you agree – then please add your name to our 

petition drive. 

Fill out the attached petition and mail/fax/email it 

to The Vegas Voice. It will cost you no more than a 

stamp (or a local fax call) and for those individuals 

who are “on line” (our website: www.thevegasvoice. 

net) absolutely nothing. 

Time is running short for the Nevada Legislature to 

hear what we demand. It’s now or never. 

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Last chance to submit petition. Have you done 

your part?

” 

Thank You 

” 

FOR CARING ABOUT AND 

PROTECTING NEVADA’S SENIORS, 

Clark County District Attorney 

Steve Wolfson 

Nevada Attorney General 

Adam Laxalt 

AND PROSECUTING 

GUARDIANSHIP ABUSES! 

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Well done. You both deserve an award for all your work. 

Thank you. Carole R. 

Congratulations!!! After all the work you have done to expose the 

guardianship nightmare, April Parks has been arrested. After she left the 

state, I did not think she would ever see justice. 

You have done an incredible job reporting about guardianship abuse. I 

know no one who has been in that situation, and hope I never need 

a guardian, but if I do, I know that I will be better off thanks to your 

efforts. Marnee F. 

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Re: April Parks: 

It appears we’re on the right track...! 

Congratulations!! What an amazing job Rana, you, and all at The Vegas 

Voice, have done! Bill A. and I read this great news early this morning 

and are ecstatic that justice, through your hard work, is at long last being 

done. THANK YOU!! Regards, Margy H. 

AWESOME!!! Can’t wait to hear the final results. You two are amazing! 

We know nothing...nothing...would have happened without both of your 

tireless involvement. Sharon C. 

Congrats!! Without you and Rana this wouldn’t have ever happened. 

Hopefully the clean up continues. 

Dan & Rana: 

Your diligence paid off, when I saw the headlines on the front page, 

WOW. Guess as is with most high profile cases, they kept this one close 

to the “vest”, but it would not have happened without you and your 

Rana pursuing this. 

Thanks to Rana, I have now secured that my significant other will have 

an out of State Guardian (Daughter) to take over in the event something 

happens to me. Rana and I met twice to fill out the proper papers 

and her willingness to be my sponsor and showing me how to file the 

papers with the Secretary of State was immeasurable. 

For those that have not done it, it takes a little leg work, but well worth 

the effort, not to mention the peace of mind. 

Thanks Rana and Dan. Jan V. 

Thank you, Dan and Rana, for all you have done to correct this 

monstrosity! Although Lanie and I are very unlikely to need such 

guardianship services, we have supported your actions throughout. 

May April and her ignominions have a long time to ruminate on 

their dastardly acts!! Warmly, Joel B. 

What Wonderful news. I know Rana and you have worked hard and 

spent many hours in this quest to fight for justice. I am one who will 

benefit from your work and sincerely thank you for your crusade to 

justice for that evil woman. Beverly S. 

Fantastic job. All of the efforts you have put into getting this crook 

have finally paid off. Hope they throw the book at her. Lois N. 

Plus many, many more, we don’t have room for-- 

Thank you to all! 


Continued from page 6 

you had with Guardianship Hearing Master Jon Norheim. 

Did you know that he testified before the grand jury? 

You think he defended you… or to save his hide, drove 

that proverbial bus? (Spoiler Alert: He was “shocked, 

shocked!” by your conduct). 

Explain how those guardianship lawyers, your fellow 

for-profit guardians, court employees and state/local 

bureaucrats “worked with you” despite knowing how 

dirty you were. So long as they were on the receiving 

end of your ill-gotten gains, everyone was “fat, dumb 

and happy.” 

Are you going to allow those who stood on line to be 

your “BFF” (and now claim: “April who?”) walk away 

while you sit in the slammer? You really want them to 

profit from what you taught them? 

You know where all the bodies are (heck, you buried 

them) but not even you can commit such a massive 

amount of crimes without considerable assistance. And 

keep in mind, you better believe former co-worker, Mark 

Simmons (facing 134 felony charges) will roll over 

faster than my Rana’s dogs to testify before the grand 

jury. 

Once (not if) he does, your cooperation might be 

unnecessary. Don’t let him beat you to the courthouse. 

You have the opportunity to take down the entire 

guardianship gulag. This could be your chance; your 

moment to find “religion” and do something positive - 

clean up and eliminate this corrupt cesspool. 

Obviously, you have a very difficult future ahead. But 

perhaps you can now appreciate and understand how 

destructive you were to your wards, and their families. 

In any event, Rana and I look forward to seeing you in 

court – and prison. 

Dan Roberts/Publisher 

P.S. With everything going on, I almost forgot to ask. 

How do you like our new magazine-style publication? 

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Clark County District 

Attorney Steve Wolfson announce the indictment and arrest of 

April Parks

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Avoid Guardianship 

By: Robert Telles 

/ Accolade Law 

Folks are concerned with avoiding guardianship. 

A guardianship is opened when a person (called 

the principal here) can no longer handle his or her 

own affairs. 

Often, a well-meaning relative seeks the guardianship 

to protect the principal from harm. Unfortunately, 

there are also times where the guardianship is being 

sought by someone that the principal would not 

choose as a guardian. Well-crafted powers of attorney 

may avoid this. 

If you fear you may one day be that principal, the 

durable financial power of attorney and the durable 

healthcare power of attorney are documents that 

together may allow you to avoid guardianship. This 

involves selecting a trusted relative or friend to act on 

your behalf should you need help. 

The grant of this power will cover most, if not 

all circumstances depending on how well they are 

drafted. And, even if a guardianship is needed, you can 

nominate that same person to act as your guardian 

to keep others from stepping in. That’s peace of mind. 

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Rob Telles is the founder of Accolade Law, a law 

firm that serves clients in guardianship, estate 

planning and probate. His office can be reached at 

(702) 337-3000.

Watching the Nevada Legislature 

By: Victoria Seaman / Victoria’s Corner 

Seniors should be watching the Nevada 

legislature closely. Seniors, more than 

any other population, are likely to live on a 

fixed income. Any increases in costs hit them harder than other 

parts of the population for this reason. 

Currently, the Nevada legislature is considering a measure that would 

change the way property taxes are calculated. Some in Nevada want the 

property tax cap renegotiated to allow for higher property taxes faster 

than the current cap allows. 

Even for seniors who pay their property tax indirectly, this represents a 

substantial increase in tax. 

Further, legislators are trying to mandate that Nevada businesses 

pay $15 an hour as a minimum wage. This would force many 

people out of business, but no industry is more susceptible to 

this type of meddlesome legislation than our food providers. 

Not just restaurants, but grocery stores. Both of those industries typically 

operate on profit margin in the low single digits and rely on their 

customers to have disposable income for high dollar purchases that keep 

them in business. 

This law would not only threaten your favorite restaurant and 

grocer, but your ability to enjoy these amenities. Undoubtedly these 

businesses would pass their massively increased costs into the customer 

- and when your income is fixed, the only option is to forego the cost. 

There are even proposals being considered that bring us back to the 

1990s, before the widespread availability of single stream recycling. 

These laws serve little purpose now that major waste management 

companies provide meaningful recycling programs available to virtually 

every home in Southern Nevada, but may be useful for driving up your 

grocery bill. 

The bottom line? Keep your eyes peeled for legislation that can hit you 

where it matters most - your pocket book. 

Victoria Seaman is a former Nevada Assemblywoman, 

businesswoman and currently a Realtor in Las Vegas. You can 

contact Victoria at: victoria@victoriaseaman.com. 

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With thanks to The Vegas Voice’s further 

expansion into the entertainment arena, I 

have the great pleasure and opportunity to bring the 

best talent to the stage and theater near you. It’s also allowing performers 

to receive some additional exposure and promote their upcoming shows. 

And for those who haven’t seen my new stage jacket yet… well come to 

our shows. 

We’ve been fortunate to be in just about every active adult community in 

the Las Vegas Valley. We now proudly hold fantastic, wonderful and “Strip” 

shows in Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Siena, Sun City Summerlin and Sun 

City Aliante. That’s a lot of Sun! 

And let’s not forget our Twilight Affair variety shows at the Silverton Hotel 

beginning again in May. The kick off show in May will be outstanding, with 

follow up shows in August, September, October, November and December. 

And the best part – their FREE! 

The shows will take place in the Veil Pavilion on the 3 rd Tuesday of these 

months starting at 6 pm. 

And there’s more. Starting this month, and with great thanks to our 

sponsor, Humana, we have a new twist in our bringing you the finest in 

entertainment - our “Celebrity Spotlight Interview.” 

Twice a month a Las Vegas headliner/celebrity (our two) will be sitting 

down and talking about…well you’ll just have to join us to find out. 

Every 2 nd Wednesday, I will be interviewing a celebrity at the Humana office 

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Expanding Our Entertainment 

By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor 

Keith Thompson’s Labor of Love 

By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places 


Pia Zadora will be my first guest on our new TV show 

on W. Charleston. My first guests will be Pia Zadora and Sonny Charles. 

And every 3 rd Tuesday, Rich Natole will be hosting at the Humana office 

in Green Valley. His first guests – the great Marty Allen and his beautiful, 

talented wife Karon Blackwell. 

Both shows will be recorded in front of a live audience. The TV Podcasts 

will be seen on our Vegas Voice website, You Tube site, Facebook page, and 

of course, my web site. 

Call the local Humana offices to reserve a seat. See the announcements 

on the next page. Also, don’t forget to check out my website: www. 

EvanDavisJazz.com. 

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. 

Olivia Newton-John was at Table 35; the 

Righteous Brothers at Table 55; Cindy 

Williams, appearing in Menopause the Musical was 

at Table 54 and Lucie Arnaz with hubby Lawrence Luckinbill at Table 25. 

Each month, celebrities jockey for tickets and stage time at the Smith 

Center’s Composer’s Showcase, an unscripted jam session that sprung from 

the mind of Keith Thompson, usually a behind-the-scenes guru. It was born 

when cast members of Mama Mia met to audition material. 

After a nomad existence that included stops at now closed Suede Bar, 

Garfield’s Restaurant, Liberace Museum and other gritty venues, the Smith 

Center’s COO Paul Beard brought Thompson’s magical nights to the 250- 

seat Cabaret Jazz Theater. It has blossomed with the host’s efforts and sparkle 

- and the venue’s state-of-the art lighting and sound. 

Thompson, who settled in Las Vegas in 2004 as Musical Director of We 

Will Rock You based on the music of Queen, piled up credits directing the 

horns, strings and percussion for Mama Mia, Phantom and Jersey Boys. 

“I thought it was more than a cute idea,” Thompson recalls, “I thought it 

was an amazing idea.” It has evolved he says, into a “lovefest” relationship 

between the performers and the audience. “All the artists are sitting in the 

room. That’s one of the things people like…the old vibe in the room.” 

Audiences grew through word of mouth and social media. 

For the carefully planned Showcases, Thompson assembles cream-of- 

Thompson & Kristen Hertzenberg 

the-crop vocalists, 

musicians and composers whose original music has not previously 

been performed in public. The witty Thompson hosts the carefully crafted 

evenings of wide ranging musical genres. 

He introduces marquee Strip performers: Jersey Boys’ Travis Cloer, the 

versatile Chadwick Johnson, comedian/musician Dennis Blair, Vegas 

favorite, Clint Holmes and others. 

“We are cultivating the creative process. Don’t take that for granted.” 

Thompson debuted songs last year for his Broadway-quality musical, 

Idaho, a parody of Oklahoma. 

“I want everybody to know that Vegas is where new Broadway shows are 

being written. There’s kind of nothing anywhere like this. It feeds my artistic 

soul.” 

Tickets: www.TheComposersShowcase.com, $20 - $25.

Summerlin 

11:30-1:30pm 

Henderson 

11:00-1:00pm 

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April 12, 

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ZADORA 

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8885 W. Charleston, 

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MARTY ALLEN 

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FOR RESERVE SEATING STOP BY, OR CALL YOUR LOCAL GUIDANCE CENTER 

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Summerlin 

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Henderson 

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16 

Tuesday 

May 16 th I n 1963 

Scheduled 

to Appear 

Your Host: 

Evan Davis 

In the beautiful Veil Pavilion 

and it’s FREE! 

Tue., May 16 th , 2017 

Doors at 5:30 pm. 

Show begins at 6 pm. 


Chadwick 

Johnson 

Vanessa 

LeGrand 

Treasure 

Guffy 

Chase 

Brown 

Geechy 

Guy 

Robin 

Vincent 

Gary Anderson 

Musical Director 

Surprise Guest Appearance 

For guaranteed seating 

call/text Evan Davis: 

702/630-6111 

Or call The Vegas Voice at 702/251-4441 

I was 

cast in a 

pilot called "Calhoun" starring 

Barbara Stanwyck. In the 

episode, I played her daughter. 

Unfortunately, the pilot never 

sold so it was just shown as a TV 

movie. It also starred Jackie Cooper, 

a wonderful and kind man. 

Barbara Stanwyck’s real name 

was actually Ruby Catherine 

Stevens - but those who were close 

to her always called her "Missy." 

Since I was a teenager, I felt it would 

be disrespectful to call her that, so I 

called her “Miss Stanwyck.” 

I was honored to work with her 

and liked her very much, but I 

must say she was "all business." 

Everyone had better be on time 

and know their lines, etc. 

I'm sure everyone remembers 

where they were when President 

John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I 

was on location filming this show 

when we all got word. 

Everyone was devastated and 

production was shut down for that 

day and resumed the following 

work day. It was a very 

sad day indeed. 

Barbara Stanwyck 

was nominated four 

times for an Oscar. 

Although she never 

received one, many 

people have said that 

she was "The best 

actress who never won 

an Oscar." She was 

voted the 40th Greatest 

Movie Star of all time by 

Entertainment Weekly. 

For most of her 

career, she was plagued 

They Called Her “Missy” 

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories 

with rumors of being gay. She 

had things written about her 

alleged affairs with Marlene 

Dietrich and Joan Crawford. 

Stanwyck was married however 

to Robert Taylor for several years. 

And ironically, Taylor had gay 

rumors of his own to dispel. 

The interesting thing is that 

she also had an affair for four 

years with Robert Wagner. She 

was 45 at the time and he was 22. 

When she worked with Fred 

MacMurray on "Double 

Indemnity" it was said that she 

didn't like to watch herself the next 

day during the "dailies” - which 

was a screening of the previous 

day’s work. Back then, they were 

called the "rushes." 

Reportedly she asked Fred after 

he had watched the previous day 

rushes: "How was I?" He replied: "I 

don't know about you, but I was 

wonderful." 

Barbara Stanwyck died in 1990. 

I am blessed to have worked with 

her. 

Until next time remember: 

There is always, always, always, 

something to be thankful for. 

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. Check out her awesome, new website: www. 

beverlywashburn.com.

Tape Face! 

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment 

W 

hat 

do you say about a man who 

doesn't say anything? “Hey, you're 

funny!” Tape Face is delighting audiences of 

all ages at Bugsy's Cabaret at the Flamingo. 

He came to the attention of millions with his rise to the finals of 

television’s Americas Got Talent and is in Vegas only until May 7 th. Arrive 

early and pose for photos with your own camera. (no charge!) 

Don't think your early arrival gives you a chance to chat with this 

charismatic entertainer. How can you be charismatic when your mouth 

is taped?! See for yourself. 

He doesn't hold a conversation with you, but boy does he communicate 

as he nabs audience members and brings them on stage to be in the show 

which feels like a big party. There are loads of sight gags. 

Props include trash bags, tape measures, squeaking balloons, and sock 

puppets. The sock puppets which brought audience members to their feet 

on Americas Got Talent inspire huge applause. 

Picture this: Tape Face and a guy from the audience. Staple guns, 

balloons placed in significant locations, safety glasses – a very funny 

duel! 

Beware the on-stage button warning, “Do Not Touch” which sets off 

the 60 minute count-down. The fun and laughter is outrageous and 

contagious. No one is safe. Victims – volunteers - are selected from all 

sections of the room. 

Then there's the toilet seat and cheerleading pom poms and a plunger. 

The result is hilarity gone viral. 

He is a combination of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Marcel 

Marceau and street performers appealing to your inner child. Simple, 

clever, unique, funny, and inventive. 

See Tape Face at the Flamingo Wednesday - Saturday at 8 pm. Hurry - 

his other commitments will take him away on May 7 th . 

In addition to The Vegas Voice, Dianne Davis is a reporter for Sun 

City Anthem TV (SCA-TV) specializing in entertainment and is a 

columnist for www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com. 

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By: Marty Allen / Hello Dere 

1 

. Patient: “Doctor, please 

help. I think I have 

amnesia.” Doctor asks: “How 

long have you had it?” Patient 

answers: “Had what?” 

2. Did you hear about the crazy ventriloquist who went around 

throwing his voice under the beds of different women? 

3. My friend Ernie claims he gets enough exercise just pushing his 

luck! 

4. If you ever want to cure yourself of gambling, get married on a bet. 

5. New song title: I Dated a Million Dollar Baby, But After Taxes, She 

Wasn’t Worth a Dime. 

6. Some women are very loyal. When they like a certain age, they stick 

to it! 

7. Sign of Aging Men: First, you forget names. Then you forget faces. 

Then you forget to pull up your zipper. And finally - you forget to pull 

it down! 

8. Father tells his young son: “Go outside and see if it’s still raining.” 

Son replied: “Why don’t we just call in the dog and see if he’s wet?” 

9. Some guy just invented a perfume that will drive women crazy. It 

smells like money. 

10. They say if your hand itches, you’re going to get it. But if your head 

itches, you already got it! 

AND, my 95 th birthday wish: I’d like to throw something over those 

beautiful girls who are wearing topless bathing suits – ME! 

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Marty’s Top Ten 

For over the past decade, Marty Allen has performed with his on 

and off stage singing partner Karon Kate Blackwell. 

Dear God: Please send clothes for all those 

poor ladies on my grandpa’s computer. 

You Gotta Laugh 

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs 

IRS Inquiry: The IRS suspected a fishing 

boat owner wasn't paying proper wages to 

his deckhand. It sent an agent to investigate 

him. 

The IRS agent told the boat owner, "I need a list of your employees 

and how much you pay them." The owner replied, "Well, there's 

Clarence, my deckhand. He's been with me for 3 years. I pay him 

$1,000 a week, plus free room and board. 

“Then there's the mentally challenged guy. He works about 

18 hours every day and does about 90% of the work around here. 

He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board 

and I buy him a bottle of Bacardi rum and a dozen Budweisers 

every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He also gets to sleep 

with my wife occasionally." 

IRS Agent: "That's the guy I want to talk to - the mentally 

challenged one." Boat Owner: "That would be me. What would you 

like to know"? 

My Mind is Gone: "Oh God," sighed the wife one morning, "I'm 

convinced my mind is almost completely gone!" 

Her husband looked up from the newspaper and commented, "I'm 

not surprised. You've been giving me a piece of it every day for twenty 

years!" 

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.

Rick 

Veteran / Republican 

WORKMAN 

For Henderson Mayor 

Stop Property Tax Increases 

In 2013, the Henderson City Council pushed for complete removal of our local property 

tax increase cap. Now, the state legislature is discussing removal of other protections 

against huge tax increases. Rick will fight efforts to increase property taxes while the 

city also continues to waste tax dollars on unnecessary programs. 

Increase Community Safety 

Henderson has suffered a rise in burglary, home invasion, robbery and other crimes. 

Rick developed Henderson PD’s Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) section and forensic 

lab. He is leading efforts to use private funds for a new lab with DNA analysis 

capability to solve and prevent rape and other crimes. - NevadaCSI.com 

Stop “Henderson Strong” HUD-supported Urbanization Plan 

The plan calls for eight “urban centers” to include high density housing. These centers 

would place an incredible strain on public safety resources. Hundreds of thousands of 

dollars have already been spent on surveys, planning, and marketing. When pressed 

by questions, City Council members* reported that it is “... just a dream”, “a visionary 

document”, “not a plan”, and “it will probably never happen in our lifetime”. 

*J. Marz, and D. March campaign representative E. Trosper at a 3-20-17 HOA Town Hall 

20 Year U.S. Air Force Veteran 

- Served as both a non-commissioned and 

commissioned officer 

- Nuclear weapons inspector and manager 

- F-117 Stealth fighter aircraft maintenance 

commander 

Latest endorsements 

- Henderson Police Supervisors Association 

- Republican National Hispanic Assembly 

of Nevada 

23 Year Public Safety Service 

- Former Police Officer (California) 

- Former Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) 

- Developed and manages the 

Henderson crime lab and CSI section 

Paid for by Committee to Elect Rick Workman 

www.RickWorkman.com 

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By: Vicki Wentz / Vicki’s Voice 

So, it’s 10 pm and I’m getting ready for bed. 

Mostly, I’m asleep by 10 - not because I’m 

old and exhausted from teaching children all day, 

but because...well...fine, I’m old and exhausted from teaching children 

all day. 

Anyway, I’m turning on the dryer, starting the dishwasher, slipping 

into my flannel nightgown (which, contrary to popular belief, can be 

extremely sexy...shut up), and doing everything women do to get ready 

for bed (as opposed to men, who “get ready” by taking off their clothes 

and passing out). I’m flossing when the lights go out. 

Now, I’m not a panicky, overreacting kind of person (Yep, that was 

the sound of everyone I’ve ever met dropping coffee all over their laps... 

serves them right) but there is no storm tonight. There’s no wind, rain, 

hail, sleet or snow. 

There’s just cold. Very cold. Like bone-chilling cold. But, bonechilling 

cold doesn’t normally cause a power outage. 

Naturally, therefore, my first thought is that someone has cut the 

power lines in order to plunge me into darkness, with the phones not 

working (and my cell is in my car because I see no need to keep a 

phone glued to my head 24/7. Also, my brain can NOT take the chance 

that cell phone frequencies may produce brainial deficiency). 

My second thought is - did I put the shotgun I got for Christmas back 

where it belongs, and did it have bullets in it, and if not, where did I put 

the bullets, and would I remember how to load it, and where did I put 

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A Survival Guide for the Electrically Challenged 


those ear-protector thingys because if I have to shoot somebody I might 

as well not lose my hearing in the process, right? 

So, this guy (burglar, ax murderer, terrorist) obviously cut the power 

so he can trap me, but instead, he will confront a ticked-off, shotgunwielding, 

flannel-nightgown-wearing over-reactor, and if he has any 

sense of self-preservation, he will run like the wind. 

But, before I arm myself to the teeth, I glance outside and through 

the woods I see that my neighbors’ lights are out too. They have four 

boys under the age of 8; their lights are ALWAYS on. 

I call the electric company, which hasn’t employed a real human 

being in decades and the robot voice (which first tells me they have no 

account for me, so who’s cashing my checks, I want to ask, but who 

argues with a robot) announces a power outage in my area... but it will 

be fixed by 12:30 am. 

I feel my way to the closet and retrieve my emergency radio/flashlight, 

which has no batteries (swine children!) so, I climb into bed. The dogs, 

Gabby and Kasey, are unconcerned and already asleep, and I finally 

drift off. 

I awaken at midnight for two reasons: my nose, the only body part 

exposed, has become a cute, perky icicle and Gabby is throwing up on 

the bed. 

Now, I know I must get up and tend to the dog - and the bedspread 

- but it is seriously cold in this house, I mean frigid, glacial cold (and 

my house in the woods is brick and normally ten degrees lower than 

outdoors) so, I give it a good deal of thought first. But, finally, I get up 

and do my duty with due diligence (even in emergencies, I employ 

alliteration). 

I also call the electric company again, and again I’m told 12:30 is 

their target time. 

So, I don sweatpants, thick wooly socks, and hooded sweatshirt over 

my nightgown, go back to bed under the scornful gazes of the dogs and 

remember that the TV was on and I can’t turn it off now, so I might as 

well stay awake until 12:30. 

The power leaps to life... at 9 am. When I thaw out, I’m going to get 

those ear-protector thingys… and find that robot. 

Vicki Wentz is a writer, teacher and speaker living in North 

Carolina. Readers may contact her - and order her new children’s 

book! - by visiting her website at www.vickiwentz.com.

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Sky City 

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World 

Up a winding road from the Sky City 

Cultural Center, which includes the 

Haak'u Museum, is Acoma Sky City. The views 

of the lower basin are striking. 

Located 60-miles west of Albuquerque, Acoma Sky City showcases Acoma 

family owned adobe dwellings, remnants of an ancient civilization. The 

Acoma tribal societies estimate that they have been here more than two 

thousand years, centuries before Columbus crossed the Atlantic. 

The Acoma Pueblo tribe safeguards their cultural resources and is 

a federally recognized tribal entity. Acoma people are believed to have 

descended from the Anasazi and other ancient peoples. 

Early climate change and societal turmoil likely caused the Anasazi 

to desert their canyon homelands. By the thirteenth century the Acoma 

Pueblo had developed and the mesa location’s isolation has, for the most 

part, sheltered the community. 

Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado’s 1540 expedition 

stumbled on the Acoma Pueblo when the only access to the mesa was a set 

of almost vertical stairs cut into the rock. It is believed Coronado’s party was 

the first Europeans to encounter the Acoma, but trade with the Spaniards 

deteriorated by 1598, worsening further when the Acoma learned that the 

Spaniards intended to colonize them. 

The Acoma ambushed and killed eleven Spanish. In revenge, the 

Spanish burned most of the village, killing more than 600 Acoma and 

imprisoning approximately 500 others. 

Prisoners were forced into slavery. Massacre survivors rebuilt their 

community, but the Acoma and other local Indians were required to 

convert to Catholicism and pay Spanish taxes in crops and labor. 

With the arrival on the mesa of Father Juan Ramirez, construction 

began on the San Estevan Del Rey Mission Church. Forced to build the 

church, the Acoma transported by hand, tons of adobe, straw, sandstone 

and mud for the church walls and brought pine from 40 miles away. The 

6,000 square feet church altar is flanked by 60 feet high wood pillars that 

are hand carved in designs representing Christian and Indian beliefs. 

Aware their ancestors suffered while building the church, the Acoma 

regard it today as a cultural treasure. In 1970 it was placed on the National 

Register of Historic Places and in 2007 designated as a National Trust 

Historic Site, the only Native American site in that ranking. 

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In addition to The Vegas Voice, Dianne Davis is a reporter for Sun 

City Anthem TV (SCA-TV) specializing in entertainment and is a 

columnist for www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com.

Wouldn’t it be 

great to unpack 

only once...? 

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Our Phat Pack Cruise 

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Destinations 

What do these three things have in 

common - The Vegas Voice, our Vegas 

Voyagers "Bus to the Boat", and the world 

class Las Vegas entertainers - the Phat Pack? 

Answer: We will all be sailing on the Carnival Splendor January 

27 - February 3, 2018 for the first ever VEGAS VOICE/VEGAS 

VOYAGERS PHAT PACK CRUISE. 

Not only will we be sailing to the Mexican Riviera, Cabo San 

Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan; and not only, that we will be 

sailing on one of Carnival’s best ships - the Carnival Splendor; and 

(once again) not only that we provide round trip bus transportation 

from Las Vegas to the pier, but we will be cruising with the cast of 

the PHAT PACK! 

And during the cruise, they will do TWO “command” full length 

shows (just for our group) and will meet and greet all with our 

private Vegas Voyagers cocktail party. 

So if you like world class entertainers (after all, these gentlemen 

have performed in Les Miserable, and Phantom of the Opera) 

performing old standards, iconic Broadway show stoppers and 

contemporary hits - combined with a fantastic seven-night cruise, 

then this event is for you! 

When I mentioned this idea to Publisher Dan, his first instinct 

was to say, “No.” He made it clear that he would not be away during 

Our Phat Pack Cruise will be spectacular! 

the NFL playoffs or his holiest day of the year – the Super Bowl. 

Naturally, when I advised him that there was no Sunday game 

due to the “bye” weekend between the championship games and 

Super Bowl, he had to check for himself (twice). We return home 

the day before the “Big Game” so unless his Rana suffers another 

December health issue (long story) they will be there. How about 

you? 

Prices start at just $869 per person (based on double occupancy) 

and that includes the cruise, all port charges, taxes, fees, round 

trip bus transportation from Las Vegas to the pier and all the PHAT 

PACK events. WOW! 

Call me at 800/698-1101 to make your reservations. 

Mix and Match 

Carnival Splendor 

Jan. 7-14, 2018 

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise, 

from Miami 

Cozumel, Isla Roatan, Belize & Grand Cayman 

Inside Cabin $600 pp, / Ocean View $660 pp, 

Balcony $990 pp 

Price based on double occupancy, subject to availability and 

includes the cruise and all port charges, taxes and fees. Airfare 

to Florida is additional 

Jan. 14-27, 2018 

13 Night Panama Canal 

Cruise from Miami to LA 

Cartagena, Columbia; Panama Canal Transit; 

Punta Arenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, 

Guatemala; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 

Inside Cabin $1,716 pp, 

Ocean View, $2,016 pp, 

Balcony $2,665 pp 

Price based on double occupancy, subject to availability 

and includes the cruise and all port charges, taxes and 

fees. Airfare to Florida and back from Los Angeles to 

Las Vegas is additional 

800/698-1101 

www.Vegasvoyagers.Com 

Email: Fairtravel@Aol.Com 

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Cruise with the Phat Pack 

7 night Mexican Riviera 

Jan. 27- Feb. 3, 2018 “Bus to the Boat” 

Featuring TWO Special Private 

Performances and Cocktail Party 

The Phat Pack 

Bruce Ewing • Kevan Patriquin 

Randal Keith • Philip Fortenberry 

(Musical Director) 

This extraordinary group of artists met while performing 

in “PHANTOM: The Las Vegas Spectacular” and 

together formed their own highly-acclaimed spectacle 

that continues to thrill audiences everywhere: 

THE PHAT PACK! 

Destinations: Cabo San Lucas, 

Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta 

Inside Cabin $ 869 pp, 

Ocean View $ 999 pp, 

Balcony $1,169 pp 

Price based on double occupancy, subject to availability and includes 

the cruise, all port charges, taxes and fees and Round Trip Bus Transportation 

from Las Vegas to the pier in Long Beach, CA. 

800/698-1101 

www.Vegasvoyagers.Com 

Email: Fairtravel@Aol.Com 

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Summer Trips 

By: Marilyn Sirna / Let’s Go! 

We have two really great trips planned 

for this summer. 

JULY 11-13 Santa Barbara, Solvang & 

Hearst Castle Trip includes bus fare, hotels shopping in Solvang, 

Elephant Seal vista point, San Simon and Hearst Castle with tour 

included. 

Cost: $425 Double Occupancy, $589 Single Occupancy. Minimum 

of 35 guests to make this trip. No refunds unless we have a waiting 

list. MUST register for this trip by June 23, 2017. 

Don’t delay, our trips sell out very quickly. Hope you can join us. 

JULY 26-27 Del Mar Race Track, San Diego, Old Town 

& Seaport Village. This trip includes bus fare, hotel and one 

breakfast and race track ticket at Trackside Restaurant. 

COST: $189 Double Occupancy, $279 for Single Occupancy. 

Deadline for registration is July 10, 2017. No refunds unless we 

have waiting list. Minimum of guests needed is 35. 

If you are NOT a resident of Sun City MacDonald Ranch, you 

will pay for your trip directly to LD TOURS: Jennifer 702--870- 

5530. If you live in MacDonald Ranch you will pay at the front 

desk. 

Any questions? Contact me at 702/270-7006 or mirna@ 

scmronline.org. 

Pack your bags and let’s go! 

Hungry Seniors 

By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action 

Do you know what it is to go hungry? 

Did you know that over 7,800 

homebound seniors throughout Clark County 

go without even a single meal every day? Are you aware that there is a 

federally supported program called “Meals On Wheels” that provides vital 

nourishment to the hungry even though the program is lacking sufficient 

funding to feed the hungry? 

That means that seniors not being served are going without food every 

single day (unless a concerned neighbor or family member intercedes on 

their behalf). Making matters worse - we have no way of knowing how 

many there are. 

The local governing bodies, the cities throughout Clark County and 

the County itself, are doing a fairly decent job, but they lack the resources 

necessary to feed all of the needy seniors. They simply lack the money! 

Luckily, there is a solution and you can help make this problem 

go away. Yes, it involves giving money in whatever amount you can 

afford. Visit catholiccharities.com, click on “Meals on Wheels” and follow 

the guidelines. 

Any amount of money you give will help feed a homebound hungry 

senior! 

Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior 

community. He served as Chair of the City of Henderson’s Senior 

Advisory Commission. He can be reached at: dhyde9@cox.net. 

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OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTED 

BY OUR COMMUNITY 

PROPERTY TAXES 

I have stated from the beginning of my campaign that I am not in favor 

of raising property taxes. I am also not in favor of removing the property 

tax cap. I understand that many seniors are on a fixed income and 

raising property taxes would directly impact them. 

A HENDERSON URBAN CENTER 

An example is The District at Green Valley Ranch. It is a place where 

people can work, shop, dine and live all in one general area. 

Another example of an urban center is Downtown Summerlin. 

Again, Downtown Summerlin has similar opportunities to those you 

find at The District - shopping, working, dining and living. 

Development in any part of Henderson will have to adhere 

to the highest development standards in the County. Developers 

often question why they have to provide more open space and a 

higher level of design than they do in other jurisdictions. Our answer 

is simple, our residents demand a higher quality of life and they 

realize a return in higher property values. 

ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 

PAID FOR BY DEBRA MARCH FOR MAYOR 

DebraMarch.com 

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With a burst of 

Spring energy, the 

Ms Senior Nevada Pageant 

Family is scheduled to 

do five events at assisted 

living centers this month. 

Please feel free to attend 

any of these, call or email 

for dates or schedule. 

We are also finalizing our 

annual trip to Carson City 

and our visits with Governor 

Sandoval, the Legislature, the Governor’s Mansion and the Capital 

Grounds. We have added an additional day, to attend the Nevada State 

Museum, tour Virginia City and a Museum in Reno. 

All Ms Senior Nevada Family members and family are invited to join 

us as we caravan (drive) or fly. We have a unique opportunity to observe 

our legislature as they go about the business of governing - a priceless 

experience. 

For more information about Ms. Senior Nevada, please visit our 

website: msseniornevada.com. 

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Performing & Road Trip 

on Our Schedule 

By: Charlie Christy / Exexutive Director 

- Ms. Senior Nevada 

Catch A Dream... Live the Experience! 

Enter the 2017 Ms Senior Nevada Pageant 

Open to all Women Who Have Reached 

“The Age Of Elegance” 60 Years and up! 

August 22nd & 23rd 2017 

South Point Casino Hotel Showroom 

This Could Be You! 

For More Information Contact: 

Charlie Christy, Executive Director 

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At the Governor’s Mansion 

last year. 

A Las Vegas Force - 

Mistinguett 

By: Rich Natole / Voices of a Generation 

Mistinguett 

is a very 

successful Las 

Vegas force to be 

reckoned with. 

A producer, director 

and choreographer, 

Mistinguett has 

currently produced 

over 60 productions in 

Las Vegas alone. She's 

created many hit 

shows for some of the 

biggest companies in 

the world - such as 

Harrah’s, Mirage and 

Caesars to name just 

a few. 

Her productions are also successful shows on some of the most 

prestigious cruise lines in the world. She's choreographed dozens of hit 

Broadway style shows in theatres around the globe. 

I worked with Mistinguett when I performed for Greg Thompson 

Productions several years ago in That’s Entertainment in Valley Forge, 

Pennsylvania. She was the dance choreographer for all of Greg’s 

production shows for years. 

Now she's out on her own and working with some of the biggest names 

in our field. Combining years of training and experience, Mistinguett 

travels the world loving every minute of what she does. 

Las Vegas is home base for her these days. This town started with 

production shows and seems to be coming full circle back to its roots. 

We need great producers like Mistinguett (as well as our Vegas Voice 

entertainment editor, Evan Davis) to highlight old Vegas and bring 

talent to the forefront once again. Las Vegas and the corporations here 

seem to have lost focus on what this town was always known for - the 

Entertainment Capitol of the World! 

Over the past several years they seem to put their time and energy in 

everything BUT talented entertainers. This has become a bit disheartening! 

That makes Mistinguett a well needed breath of fresh air. See her 

production shows since it always contains music, dancing, singing and 

comedy. You will not be disappointed! 

For more information on this talented lady visit www. 

mistinguettproductions.commistinguettproductions.com. 

Rich Natole is a comic/impressionist headlining entertainer & host 

of The Vegas Voice Television/Podcast Show. For more information 

visit: www.richnatole.com. You can also contact Rich at: rich@ 

richnatole.com.

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Everything in life can be 

defined by numbers. 

When two or more of the 

same number appear together, 

such as 11, 22, 33, etc., they 

are considered to be “Master 

Numbers.” These numbers are 

both a curse and a blessing when 

anyone or anything is under their 

influence. 

Carol Adrienne explains, “The 

Master quality appears in the 

person who has an awakened 

awareness and a comprehensive 

view or ability to access the 

potential of the base number. 

Those who seek to recognize and 

realize their life purpose and who 

strive to see the higher purpose 

behind events that are examples 

of heightened awareness.” 

Master numbers contain 

great energies of empowerment. 

Especially when appearing in 

destiny charts, these numbers 

carry vibrations of leadership, 

abundance and influence over 

others. 

When drawing these numbers, 

or consistently seeing them, i.e. 

11:11, it's an "opportunity to walk 

into a gateway of manifestation." 

It’s a perfect time for meditation 

and inner contemplation. 

Master Numbers and You! 

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon 

The people who are blessed with 

this gift, (or not if misused) have 

the confidence and charisma that 

enables them to lead. With the 

right words, they have the ability 

to impact and inspire others. 

Examples: #33 is Jesus' 

number, as well as being a 

significant number in American 

Indian Culture, Ghandi #55, 

Martin Luther King #11. 

It is true that everyone 

experiences this profound 

connection with the Universe at 

some point in their life. We often 

hear about people being "in the 

zone" where they achieve peak 

performances. 

However, for people that are 

under the influence of a master 

number, it is imperative to align 

themselves with universal good. 

Master number people need to 

surrender themselves to a life of 

service and to lead with integrity 

and humility in order to master 

their life mission. 

Their challenge however is 

not only to surrender their ego 

and to abstain from suppressing 

themselves and others, but to 

learn how to sustain it. This 

is not an easy task, since their 

vibrations and levels of intensity 

and responsibility can turn 

excitement into fear - and even 

disappointment. 

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He Set the Jazz World on Fire 

By: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical Moments 

In 

the 

world 

of music, a mark of lasting 

musicians is their flexible 

adaptability to music 

eras. This was Walter 

Maynard Ferguson, a 

remarkable Canadian jazz 

musician and band leader. 

Few careers have lasted 

through so many different 

forms of music. In his case, forty years! 

Known as Maynard (nicknamed Mayn) he was born in 1928 in 

Montreal, Canada. 

A child prodigy, he played violin and piano by age 4; at 9, he was 

enrolled in the French Conservatory of Music. At 11, he soloed with the 

CBC Orchestra, eventually mastering 10 instruments. He specialized 

with the trumpet. 

Maynard was a jazz legend-- a great internationally famous brass 

player, big-band leader; an instrument designer of the Firebird and 

Superbone trumpets; a record and film soundtrack producer, composer, 

arranger; and remarkably generous with his musical talents in teaching 

young people. 

Ferguson’s lashing, screeching, high-register, dazzling trumpet 

technique; in the dizzying upper register of his instrument was the 

cornerstone of Stan Kenton Orchestra’s enormous brass section. Mayn 

could play high notes with a full rich tone, with power. 

He was instantly recognizable where he showcased the F high register 

abilities of his signature trumpet. He attributed this command of upper 

register and breath-control ability to yoga practice. 

Amongst many recognitions, Ferguson was a Canadian Hall of Fame 

honoree; a three time Grammy Award nominee, (including the theme 

from Rocky, Gonna Fly Now from his Conquistador album) and first 

place in Down Beat Magazine’s best trumpeter awards. 

He is also recognized for playing in notable bands such as Boyd 

Raeburn and Jimmy Dorsey; for his association with Birdland 

Dreamband, eventually becoming the band’s leader. 

He recorded film sound tracks for Paramount, including the Biblical 

Epic The Ten Commandments. He joined Leonard Bernstein for a 

performance of Russo’s Titans with the New York Philharmonic. 

He lived and taught in India and wrote music of that nature. He 

produced hit arrangements of MacArthur Park and the Beatles Hey 

Jude. 

Maynard Ferguson, a family man, was married to his only wife for 49 

years. They had 4 daughters, and a son. He died in 2006 at 78. 

Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a music 

background, specializes in ragtime piano. She reports about 

music on SCA-TV.com/Anthem Alive! You can contact her at www. 

mytimeisragtime.com.

Miracle-Ear - The Hearing Solution 

There has been a recent study by researchers from 

Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. 

The findings add to a growing list of health consequences 

associated with hearing loss - including 

increased risk of dementia, falls, hospitalizations, 

and diminished physical and mental health overall. 

Hearing instrument prices vary greatly, depending on the 

size, type of instrument, and technology. 

The proper selection 

of a hearing instrument 

encompasses 

not 

only a person's 

hearing 

loss, but 

other factors, 

as well. 

For example, lifestyle, 

environment, occupation, and 

physical limitations must be considered before proper 

selection of the hearing instrument can take place. The 

objectives of the Professionals at Miracle-Ear are to 

provide quality-hearing instruments that will meet the 

needs of each individual client. 

Research has proven that people benefit most from 

wearing hearing instruments in each ear. Such benefits 

include better sound quality, better balance of sound, and 

better understanding in group and noisy environments. 

It is emphatically recommended that you purchase 

a hearing instrument in person, rather than through 

mail order or the Internet. Expert, personal assistance 

is required in the evaluation 

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Natural Alternatives 

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet 

In my previous columns, I zeroed in 

on the benefits of some alternatives 

regarding the stress and pain that so many 

veterans endure. 

I wrote about the advantages of medical cannabis working well for 

many veterans and then I wrote about discovering personal peace by 

learning and engaging in mindfulness practices. 

During military service and deployment, many veterans are exposed 

to conditions where they are put in high risk situations. Some of those 

situations often result in injuries or illnesses; and the course of treating 

these health conditions becomes a real issue. 

One traditional method of pain control is through a prescription of 

opioids. While opioids chemically bind to receptors in the brain and 

other organs blocking pain signals, they are, however, not without risk of 

serious medical complications. These include overdose and/or addiction. 

Exposing veterans to the increased risks of uncontrolled use of these 

drugs is also a major problem. But there is some good news. 

The VA is putting together alternative treatments to help decrease the 

need for these substances among veterans. Complementary Integrative 

Health (CIH) is a program proving to be an effective alternative to 

control pain for many veterans. 

It includes Aqua Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups, 

Mindfulness classes, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and other similar programs. 

These clinics are spotlighting the importance and benefits to one’s health 

through the engagement in alternative methods for treating chronic 

pain. The concept is to empower an individual to choose and participate 

in more natural alternatives for the treatment of their health. 

I’m glad to see that safer, more holistic approaches are being 

researched and utilized, rather than constantly prescribing dangerous 

and destructive opioids for long-term pain management. If you have an 

interest in CIH, I encourage you to check with your VA primary care and 

see how you can get the care that is best for you. 

As a veteran who relies on the VA Medical system to provide safe and 

effective care, I am encouraged because since being exposed to the 

chemical defoliant, Agent Orange, in Vietnam, and having complications 

secondary to that poisoning, I am always looking for more natural ways 

to maintain my health. I hope you are too. 

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 

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Reaching Your Potential 

By: Mike Landry / Golf Fore Ever 

How will you know when you have 

achieved your greatest potential in golf? 

I recently ran into a golfer I’d known for years 

and asked him if he was back to playing golf. 

He’d given up the game about a year ago because he’d lost his skills 

at the game, couldn’t drive the ball very well, was shanking the ball and 

taking 3 and 4 putts per green. 

To save embarrassment, he quit playing. 

I asked what had changed to bring him back. He’d given some thought 

to the fact that he previously scored a hole in one, had carded Eagles on 

par 4’s and 5’s and scored an Albatross at one time during his playing 

years and felt that he’d achieved some of the greatest feats in golf. 

After realizing this, he picked up his clubs once again and is back to 

playing the game he loves. 

The moral of this story: If you have scored a Hole-in-One, an Eagle 

an Albatross etc. you have achieved some of the best scoring in golf and 

are amongst an elite group of golfers for making such incredible shots. 

Give yourselves a round of applause for your achievements as they are 

truly special. 

So if you ever think of quitting the greatest game, don’t. Instead the 

next time you step up to the T box you can relax knowing you’ve already 

accomplished the greatest shots in golf. Enjoy the game as I do. 

See you on the links. 

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Advance Care Planning 

By: Regale Harris / Your Kindred Team 

It can be difficult to imagine a time when 

you or your loved ones will face making 

end-of-life care decisions, and it may be 

something you’ve put off doing. A quick 30-minute conversation 

with your doctor can help 

you find peace of mind 

knowing your wishes for 

your healthcare will be 

honored, and can help 

your loved ones in future 

situations. 

What Is Advance Care 

Planning? Advance Care Planning 

is a process that begins with speaking 

with your physician to learn about common 

end-of-life decisions. You can ask questions and consider your options, 

then discuss your feelings with your loved ones. 

How Does an Advance Directive Work? Should you ever become 

incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself, your advance directive will 

become a legally binding document instructing family members and 

healthcare professionals how you wish to be treated; regardless of the 

current state of your health. 

While each state has its own advance directive, FIVE WISHES is one of 

the most widely used, as it is both comprehensive and easy to use. This 

12-page document is legally binding in Nevada and covers a variety of 

scenarios – from whether you wish to utilize life support while in a coma, 

to which personal care treatments you’d like to receive, such as hair 

brushing or nail clipping. 

The document contains five categories, or wishes, which are: 

1. The person I want to make care decisions 

for me when I can’t 

2. The kind of medical treatment 

I want or don’t want 

3. How comfortable I want to be 

4. How I want people to treat me 

5. What I want my loved ones to know 

Does an Advance Directive Waive 

My Rights? Creating an advance directive 

will not nullify your durable power of 

attorney, if you’ve appointed one. In fact, the 

two can work in tandem to ensure you receive the 

care you want if you’re unable to speak for yourself. 

If you choose to appoint a durable power of attorney or healthcare 

agent, they should be someone who you love and trust, such as a spouse, 

sibling or child. This person should be familiar with your advance 

directive, along with your personal beliefs and values. 

It isn’t easy to talk about end-of-life care, but doing so helps you 

maintain control, regardless of the situation. When you and your 

loved ones make your preferences known, you can find peace 

of mind knowing your wishes will be honored, and knowing 

that you’ll be able to make the decisions that your loved ones 

would want you to make for them. 

If you’re interested in receiving a free copy of Five Wishes, please call 

1.866.KINDRED. 

Regale Harris is the Manager of Volunteer Services and 

Community Liaison for Kindred. She welcomes all questions and 

inquiries and can be reached at: regale.harris@kindred.com. 

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Let’s Talk Cars 

By: BK Killeen / Down the Road 

Hello, everyone! My name is BJ Killeen, 

and I am the newest contributor to The 

Vegas Voice magazine. I’m thrilled to join 

a great staff of writers who bring a wealth of knowledge and 

experience to the Las Vegas valley. 

This column will cover all things automotive, including 

but not limited to explaining new technologies and their 

value, news of the industry that affects how and what you 

drive, helping you save money when buying or maintaining 

your vehicle, and much more. 

The goal is to deliver the information so it’s easy to 

understand, and, I hope, help you make informed decisions 

about buying, using, and keeping your car. 

I also promise to include some fun articles to keep you 

entertained. After all, if I’m not having fun, neither are 

you! 

Just so you know the credentials behind the face, I’ve 

been an automotive journalist for over 30 years, and an 

automotive enthusiast for much longer than that. My father 

got me into the field, thanks to his love of cars, and a love 

of anything with wheels is quite infectious. 

I spent a few years at Motorcyclist Magazine, honing my 

writing skills and playing around with two-wheeled toys. I 

joined the staff of Motor Trend magazine shortly afterward, 

and served as Road Test Editor for many years. I currently 

freelance, and am a co-host of two radio shows about cars: 

Drivers Talk Radio, and The Drive with Alan Taylor. 

I grew up in Los Angeles, and am a fairly recent transplant 

to the Las Vegas area, hanging my hat in Henderson 

alongside my husband, automotive photographer Scott 

Killeen, and a Maincoon furball named Rusty. 

I will be happy to answer questions you have about 

anything related to cars, the industry, suggested topics, or 

other roadworthy vehicles. Email me at bjkdtr.com. 

Next month I’ll be looking at a hot topic: autonomous 

and semi-autonomous vehicles; they sound scary, but can 

be a huge blessing for those who don’t get around much 

anymore. See you then! 

BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years. 

She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached at 

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Autospeak 

By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / 60s to 60 

The older I get, the more I try to pay 

attention to what I hear and what I say. 

I’ve said things forever and sometimes I want 

a re-do. 

An unusual event starts with “You wouldn’t believe it if I 

told you” and my thought is, why bother? You won’t believe it 

anyway. And the moment is gone. 

How about “You have no idea….” while explaining a 

situation? So if the person has no idea, do you have to educate 

them first? Otherwise they won’t understand the story. 

An all-time favorite is “There is nothing worse than….” 

describes something awful. But is it really that awful? I realize 

there are millions of things worse, but we like the drama. 

“At the end of the day” seems to be a summary statement. 

The first time I heard that, it sounded very original. It isn’t. 

I even see these things show up on my phone in autocorrect 

mode. Who made that decision? It certainly wasn’t me. Yes, 

you can turn off the option, but that would defeat my whole 

story. 

Let’s talk about “autocorrect.” Whether you use an android 

or an iPhone, someone out there has decided you need 

help sending messages. As I just found out, this can be very 

dangerous. 

I invited an important client and his family to lunch at 

McCormick & Schmicks a few weeks back and when I sent him 

the text, it autocorrected to McCormick & Schmucks. Thank 

goodness I caught it. That would have not gone over very well 

at all! 

“It’s a piece of cake!” Huh? If the meaning is that something 

is easy, just say so. Apparently, according to a dictionary of 

idioms, the expression originated in the Royal Air Force in 

the late 1930s for an easy mission. The precise reference is a 

mystery, just as the expression, “easy as pie.” 

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At our age, saying things like: “You’re gonna die laughing” 

or describing something wonderful as “to die for” has a whole 

different meaning. Every time I hear myself saying it, I wish 

I could do a re-take. 

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Self-Dentistry 

By: James J. White, D.D.S. / Your Dentist 

It is quite surprising to find that patients 

often attempt “self-dentistry.” 

Recently a gentleman came to the office because 

one of his older crowns had come off. When chatting with his friend about 

having to go to the dentist because of the displaced crown, the response 

was “I have had that happen and I just 

use Super Glue to put it back on. 

Fortunately, and smartly, the 

gentleman replied: “No, I think I’ll 

leave it to the professional.” 

This gentleman is intelligent. He 

knows that if a crown came loose there 

may be more than one reason. 

It could be that the cement simply let 

go. It could be that there is recurrent 

decay (“a cavity”) that has taken away 

previously sound tooth structure. It 

could also be due to an interference 

with function; eventually weakening 

the cement bond with resultant loss of 

the crown, etc. 

If a patient just attempts to “recement” 

the crown with the glue 

at hand, then there has been no 

opportunity for a dentist to check 

the tooth and crown to see that everything is ok. Before a crown is recemented 

the old and residual cement needs to be air-abraded out of the 

crown so that it will fit precisely. 

The tooth has to be cleaned of any residual cement and the crown 

needs to be checked in place to make certain that it is still fitting the tooth 

correctly. 

I cannot begin to explain the number 

of patients I see on an emergency basis 

due to “happy hands at home” dental 

work. In most cases the problems that 

have resulted from trying to save a visit 

to the dentist will result in much more 

extensive and expensive care than 

would have originally been necessary. 

Re-cementing a crown over a tooth 

that has decay will only result in the 

tooth eventually abscessing, usually 

with great pain, or the complete loss 

of the tooth which will then require 

bridgework or implant placement. 

I will close this article by saying that 

when making our decisions we should 

not lose sight of the old cliché: “penny 

wise and pound foolish.” 

Remember, one is not in good health 

without good oral health. 

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Determining Your Skin Tone 

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez 

/ Timeless Beauty 

As we trade in our sweaters for warmer 

days, Spring brings about a new color 

palette for our wardrobes and cosmetics. If you're looking to 

embrace some fun new colors, determining your skin tone can 

help identify your most flattering hues. 

This applies to clothing, makeup, hair color, even nail polish! Here’s a 

cheat sheet for determining which colors may be best for your skin tone! 

Types of skin tones: Warm, Cool, and Neutral. Most will fit into the 

first two categories. Sometimes your tone can be unexpected. Very pale 

skin may have a warm tone, while very dark can have a cool tone. 

Warm Skin Tones: Have an olive or yellow under tone. They may tan 

more easily, have dark or hazel eyes, and gold jewelry very complimentary. 

Most flattering colors: Citrus and warm sunset colors. Deep reds, 

oranges, yellows, magenta, olive, taupe, grey, and ivory. 

Cool Skin Tones: Have a blue or pink undertone and range from 

very light to very dark skin. This tone may burn more easily and often 

have blue or green eyes. Silver metals very complimentary. 

Most flattering colors: Think spring flowers, bright blues, pinks, 

pastels, yellows, purples, navy, light grey, white, and jewel tones like jade 

and sapphire. 

Neutral Skin Tones: If you appear to be between the two, then you're 

probably a neutral tone. 

Most flattering colors: Neutral tones can wear almost anything! Black, 

off-white, jade, red, rose, peach and more muted colors, as opposed to 

bold ones. 

If you're still not sure which skin tone you may be, try the vein test! If 

the veins on the back of your wrist appear more blue/purple, then you’re 

probably a cool tone. If they appear more of a green tone, you’re a warm 

tone. 

Of course this isn’t set in stone, just a simple guide that may help 

determine your most flattering skin tone, especially for online shoppers 

like me! 

If you just love a color, but can’t really pull it off, try a cute handbag or 

shoes in your favorite color instead! You'll still freshen up your color and 

be ready for Spring! 

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We Need Balance in Our 

Lives 

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness 

BALANCE - and I don’t mean it the way 

you think! Yes, we need balance in our 

lives and we start losing our sense of balance beginning in our 

middle ages. 

If we don’t do any balance exercises, we can lose our 

balance in our aging selves and take falls. Have you ever 

taken a fall? Older adults 60 or older who have not done any 

balance exercises have a greater risk of falling. 

For the 9 years that I’ve been teaching my Zumba classes, I 

have incorporated some balance exercises in my cool downs. 

One in particular that I find helpful is to do tandem walking. 

You place heel to toe (or side by side) and walk in as straight 

a line as much as you can. Some of my students laugh at this - 

calling it their “DUI walk.” But this does help with balancing. 

Another is to stand with both feet about shoulder width. 

Then lift one foot forward at least one inch and hold as long 

as you can - 10 seconds or more. Bring that foot down and 

then shift to the other foot. 

You can also try this by bending the knee and bringing the 

foot backward (similar to a flamingo stance). Try holding 

this for as long as you can - 10 seconds or more. Repeat for 

the other foot. 

If this is uncomfortable or you cannot do this without 

holding on to something - try having a counter or something 

solid in front of you. Eventually you should be able to do it 

without any added object. 

When Your Feet Touch 

the Earth 

By: Kyo Mitchell / A Healthier You 

The human body is an amazing creation. 

The wisdom of its design, both as an 

integrated whole and as an integrated part of nature will never 

cease to amaze. 

The phenomenon of grounding or “earthing” is one example. 

One of the ways the body communicates between parts of itself, 

as well as maintains its normal physiological functions is through 

a flow of electrons. Where we get these electrons is one of the 

amazing facts of nature. 

Due to the millions of lightning strikes per day that happen 

on the earth, the earth's surface is charged with electrons. When 

your body becomes low in electrons, the electrons will move from 

an area of higher concentration (the earth) to an area of lower 

concentration (you). 

The only thing that has to happen is that your skin must touch 

the surface of the earth. Absorbing electrons from the earth is 

called “Grounding” or “Earthing.” 

However, here’s the problem. Because we walk in rubber soled 

shoes, and because we walk on carpet, tile, linoleum, asphalt, 

concrete - and not grass or soil, we no longer get recharged every 

day. 

The question you may have is, “How does this affect me, if it 

does at all?” Research has demonstrated the following effects for 

grounding: Reduced inflammation, reduced pain, improved sleep, 

increased level of relaxation, and reduced clumping of red blood 

cells. 

According to Richard Feynmann, (one of the most noted 

physicists of the twentieth century) the process of grounding helps 

us to become “an extension of the Earth's gigantic electric system.” 

This may help prevent the deleterious effects of electromagnetic 

pollution on the body. 

The technique for grounding is simple. Let your feet touch the 

earth daily for thirty minutes to an hour. 

If you spend a lot of time inside surrounded by electronic devices, 

you can purchase an earthing mat. You simply plug the mat into 

the ground of any electric outlet and put your bare feet on the mat 

while watching TV, working on a computer etc. 

With a little more balance exercises each day, you can help 

strengthening your core to help prevent falls. The more you 

do balance exercises, the less chance of injuring yourself. 

I’m in my 72nd year and believe me - I want to prevent 

falling and injuring myself as much as I can. 

POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL! 

Mary Richard was crowned Ms. Senior Nevada 2006, was first 

runner-up for Ms. Senior America 2006 and is a life-time dancer. 

Mary can be reached at mary-vegasvoice@cox.net. 

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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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