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Seniors & Kids
By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action
Something extraordinary is about to
occur at Sun City MacDonald Ranch
in Henderson. This senior community is
about to embrace kids in need!
Most know that the “Ranch” is home to a state of the
art, well maintained and very challenging executive golf
course. What many may not know, is that we have a longterm
contract with a former LPGA golf pro - Pam Bowers.
Pam provides, at reduced rates, lessons to the seniors in the
community AND sponsors a Junior League for kids aged 5-15.
Some of those kids are physically challenged in some way. A
few, have ALS. The Men’s Golf Club of the “Ranch” is looking
to provide the necessary funding so that specially made golf
clubs can be provided to those physically challenged. The
goal is that they may golf despite their limitations.
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the face of
a child change from one of despair into a broad smile of
happiness when they are provided a set of specially designed
golf clubs. Their “limitations” seem to disappear!
There is also nothing more rewarding than seeing us seniors
transformed in such a way as to enhance our appreciation of
giving back to those in need!
Tax Reform Helps Seniors
By: Victoria Seaman / Victoria’s Corner
Congress has a golden opportunity
before them that we haven’t had in
decades: to reform the U.S. tax code. As
folks across the country are struggling more and more to
make ends meet, the tax system continues to become more
complex, hurting hard-working Americans who deserve to
keep more of their money.
Our tax code has not been reformed since 1986. Can you
believe that? The last time it was reformed, the average cost
of a new house was $89,430. Not since the movie Top Gun was
released and The Oprah Winfrey Show began airing has the
tax system been updated.
For the first time in decades, we have a President and
congressional leaders that have identified tax reform as a
key part of their agenda and a specific legislative package is
expected to be released very soon. Among many of the other
proposals, it is likely that the plan will provide additional
money to retirees who are living on a fixed income.
We have a responsibility to leave this country in better
shape than we inherited it, and reforming the tax code is one
of the first steps to ensuring that. We must do everything in
our power to make sure Congress acts on this opportunity so
that the United States can reach its full economic potential.
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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September 2017
Victoria with Rana. Victoria
announced last month that
she is running for Nevada’s 3 rd
Congressional District
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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