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It’s Time to Get Involved
By: Victoria Seaman / Victoria’s Corner
was proud to sponsor legislation when I was
I in the legislature that brought stiffer penalties
to those abusing seniors through our guardianship
system. Together with others, we made meaningful improvements to
the guardianship laws that made it significantly more difficult to take
advantage of seniors.
These reforms were critical. Guardians have virtual absolute control
over much of the lives of those in their care. We had to ensure that Nevada
did not become a hot bed for exploitation.
While the tale of guardianship in Nevada started off poorly, the ending
appears to be sunnier. In addition to the indictment, it is a victory for the
American form of government in Nevada. This package of reforms (every
one of them) started because every day Nevadans decided to contact their
legislators, like me, and share their stories.
Our part time, citizen legislators listened to their concerns and
responded by introducing new measures into our statutes. There was
broad agreement within our community that the concerns shared by
those every day folks needed to be addressed - and it was.
I want to encourage you to do the same. Get involved. Contact your
state legislator if there is a problem you think needs fixed. This case
proves that your voice can make a difference.
Victoria Seaman is a former Nevada Assemblywoman,
businesswoman and currently a Realtor in Las Vegas. You can
contact Victoria at: victoria@victoriaseaman.com.
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
Are You Expendable?
By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action
If you or someone you know is financially
challenged (i.e. poor, on Medicaid, food
stamps, has serious mental issues, under the care
of an assisted living facility or having care provided by a family member)
then the answer is YES!
At least from a politician’s point of view – to be distinguished from
a leader (and you know who they are) the answer is an absolute
YES! Remember, a politician is a master at verbal deception whose only
ambition and purpose is to get elected, and then get re-elected.
They will say anything to capture your vote knowing damned well that
the public will soon forget what that issue was five minutes ago; as it will
be replaced with another more serious issue in the next few minutes! That
is the secret of modern day politics – say what they want to hear, get into
office and then forge ahead on something else.
Those are the true facts, unless YOU hold their feet to the fire! So, how
do you do that? The one thing that 90% of you DON’T do is VOTE!
If you really want to know who the villain is, look in the mirror – the
answer will become obvious! As a sidebar: Governor John Kasich of Ohio
said on public television last month, that “neither party cares about the
poor.” What do you think that says about the state of affairs in our country
today?
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.
Mix and Match
Jan. 14-27, 2018
13 Night Panama Canal
Cruise from Miami to LA
Carnival Splendor
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
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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