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Let's face it - cleaning isn't "fun" (at least not to most people) so wouldn't it be nice to keep your 

clean house clean longer? Here are a few tips! 

Use Humidity to Defy Dust 

Low humidity levels cause static electricity. Not only does static attract dust, it makes it stick, so 

it’s difficult to remove. (Remember about 80% of dirt in homes walks in from the outside. Help 

stop dirt with a bristly doormat before it’s tracked inside.) 

What to do: Keep your home’s humidity level between 40% and 50%. 

Apply a Car Product to Keep Shower Doors Scum-Free 

You can eliminate soap scum build-up by coating your glass shower doors with a rain-repellent 

product made for car windshields. When applied to glass, products like these create an invisible 

barrier that causes water, oils, and debris to bead and roll off. 

What to do: Find this product anywhere that sells basic auto supplies. Windshield rain 

repellants are made to treat glass, not plastic, so only use on glass shower doors & enclosures. 

Seal Your Stone Countertops 

Natural stone countertops are porous, so if they’re not sealed, dark liquids like red wine or soy 

sauce can stain them. A countertop sealer repels stains by causing spills to bead instead of 

getting absorbed. 

What to do: To keep your countertops in tip-top shape, re-apply sealer twice a year. To see if you 

need a fresh coat, pour a tiny bit of water on your natural stone countertop. If the water doesn’t 

bead or doesn’t stay beaded for two to three minutes, it’s time to reseal. 

Use Protectants on Furniture and Carpets 

Protective furniture sprays and carpet sealants, like Scotchgard, help protect against inevitable 

spills by causing liquids to bead on the surface instead of being absorbed. Some of these 

products also protect fabrics from fading and resist mold, mildew, and bacteria. 

What to do: Apply the appropriate sealer once a year after a deep upholstery and carpet cleaning. 

Do Quick Touch-Ups Daily 

Small cleaning projects prevent filth from building up. When you spot clean daily, you can prevent 

smudges from staining, banish dust bunnies, and even combat allergens. 

What to do: Create a spot-cleaning kit so you can address small, dirty situations in minutes. 

Cleaning pads are great for eradicating dirty fingerprints on walls and light switches. 

Damp micro-cloths can reduce airborne dander when used daily to wipe down pets. 

Dry sweeper cloths can quickly pick up dust and dry dirt off floors, shelves, and electronics. 

Tip: Keep stored items cleaner longer by shutting closets, cabinets, and drawers, so circulating 

dust and dirt can’t get in. 

Update Your Light Bulbs 

Good lighting can make you and your home look and feel great - and help you spot that spill 

before it gets out of control. A room lit with low-wattage incandescent bulbs and compact 

fluorescents can look dark and dingy. “Daylight” bulbs brighten things up. These full-spectrum 

light bulbs mimic natural light, so they give better visual accuracy. 

Added Bonus: Like sunlight, these bulbs can boost your mood. 

What to do: When shopping for bulbs, look for those marked “daylight” that have a range 

between 5,000 to 6,500 kelvins for the optimal lighting. 

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Volume 15, Issue 10 

OUR FANTASTIC COLUMNISTS 

PROUD 

MEMBERS OF: 

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About The Vegas Voice 

In 2018, The Vegas Voice received 9 national awards from the 

North American Mature Publishers Association for our publication 

- including our guardianship special efforts, editorial and column 

reviews, front page 

graphics, overall design 

and “General Excellence.” 

We proudly agree with 

the Judge’s decision 

that The Vegas Voice 

is “a brisk, bold, 

upbeat and effective 

publication.”

Five Guys in a Bar 

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules 

“ 

What the %$*# are we doing?” I blurted out 

in disgust and disbelief. 

One of the great pleasures yours truly has as 

publisher of The Vegas Voice is getting together with “the boys” to 

discuss entertainment goals. On this recent occasion we were discussing 

options for 2019. 

I was joined by my partner Ray Sarbacker, entertainment and 

nightlife editors Evan Davis and Sam Wagmeister and our project 

manager (and my Bronx brother) Bill Caserta. It was a lunch meeting 

at a local pub. 

Besides the food, we were surrounded by beautiful half-dressed 

waitresses and big screen HD televisions showing sports. 

Now forgive my male chauvistinictic piggish thoughts and definite 

political incorrectness, but here we were, five guys away from our wives/ 

significant others speaking freely and openly. And such “locker room 

talk” wasn’t about the physical appearance (and assets) of the servers 

or the latest big game. It was health issues. 

Health issues! 

One by one (including me) we virile, macho manly-men were 

opining over our latest visit to the doctor or other medical concern. 

After about ten minutes of this lively conversation, I realized what was 

going on. 

“Oh my god!” I interrupted Ray when he was explaining his latest 

health episode. “What is wrong with us? 

“Since when do five guys go to a bar and start talking like their 

grandfathers? Don’t you see these women… and what about that 

football game last night?” I exclaimed desperately trying to change 

the topic. 

And wouldn’t you know it, but after I pointed out what we were doing, 

we started having a debate over hearing aids and the “doughnut hole.” 

How do guys go from 

talking sports to medical 

ailments? I then remembered 

the joke my “uncle” Marty 

Allen once told me: “Inside 

every older man, is a 

younger one screaming 

how did this happen?” 

Only this time the joke was 

on us. 

And to add a final insult to 

injury, when I left the bar, I 

drove to Walgreen’s to pick up 

my latest prescription. 

*One more thing: With 

The Vegas Voice 

entertainment “boys” 

everything going on in this world and with the holiday season upon 

us, I cannot think of anything more important than “family.” Now my 

concept of family is not strictly blood relations. It includes those that 

always have your back and is there for you when issues arise. 

For my Rana and me it also includes our “Vegas Voice family.” 

This family consists of our ever increasing wonderful columnists, staff, 

advertisers and even you – our readers. 

Now we may not always agree and I have no doubt that every family 

has its dysfunctional members (and rest assured, we have ours) 

however my Ladylove and I have come to treat these once strangers as 

members of our family. 

And for that, we feel most fortunate and blessed. 

From the very top to the bottom of our collective hearts, our family 

wishes you the happiest of holidays. May the New Year bring you and 

yours all the smiles, joy and happiness that we have received from you. 

And most importantly – good (make that great) health! 

From our Vegas Voice family to yours: 

A very joyous, happy & healthy New Year! 

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God Rest ME, Merry Gentlemen 

By: Vicki Wentz / Vicki’s Voice 

may have mentioned that the days between 

I Halloween and New Year’s constitute my 

favorite time of year, especially Christmas. 

However, speaking as a parent, I am betting that 

if your home contains any children under the age of, well, twenty, life 

now is just a big bowl of chaos. 

And, as the 25th approaches, the havoc will rise until you are 

spending Christmas Day hiding under your computer desk, chugging 

Jack Daniels-laced eggnog, behind a big frozen turkey you forgot to 

defrost...not that I ever did that. 

But, this time of year is really all about the (grand) children… the 

thrill on their faces, the awe and wonder in their eyes, the adorable way 

they hurl your newly-decorated Christmas cookies at each other… yes, 

that’s what’s important, my friend. 

It’s about hiding a scooter, a trampoline, a life-size dollhouse and 

a turtle from kids who can suddenly morph into a liquid and slither 

through locked, chained and barred doors. So, eventually, you tell 

them that Santa wears a “peeking” beeper, and if any children see their 

presents before the big day, he will get beeped and go into cardiac arrest 

and Christmas will be cancelled! 

(One year, my children were so savagely persistent I finally climbed 

up and threw their unwrapped gifts down from the attic. Then, I pulled 

the steps up behind me and sat in the rafters all day, leafing through 

old photo albums and remembering when they were tiny and still had 

that new-baby smell and all they really wanted was a good box lid to 

chew on.) 

Christmas is about taking the whole family merrily off to buy the 

tree at the Methodist church (and no, you’re not Methodist, but the 


Methodists don’t charge as much as Catholics and Presbyterians) and 

then everybody chooses a different tree, but of course mother rules, so 

the children sulk all the way home and nobody wants to decorate “such 

a stinky, cruddy tree.” 

But you haul it inside and jam it into the tree stand to discover that 

it’s six inches too tall and you’ll have to climb up on a kitchen chair 

and hack at it with your only good steak knife. And, by the time you 

double-check last year’s lights to find that not even ONE strand is 

working, you pin the sulkers with a fierce stare, and warn that after 

you get the non-working lights on the hacked-up, stinky tree, everyone 

better get to trimming or there will be NO PEACE ON EARTH! 

Christmas is also about visiting Santa at the mall. (Can I just ask, 

why can’t Santa come to the gas station or the post office, or the grocery 

store or the bank?) 

On top of that, kids only love Santa until they’re plunked into his lap. 

You could be doing a complete Olympic gymnastics routine off to the 

side to make little Junior smile for the camera, but trust me, he’ll take 

one look at that massive beard and scream like you’ve handed him to 

Hitler. (Yeah, good times). 

Finally, it’s almost Christmas Eve, when the children are asleep, and 

you haul the gifts out and spend the next nine hours assembling a 

tricycle, a pinball game and a snow cone machine, following directions 

on a box that say, “Assembly should take no longer than 15 minutes.” 

(Please. Everyone knows you never believe boxes. Boxes lie. Boxes 

watch us happily settle down to assemble stuff and laugh hysterically, 

eager to tell the other boxes at the landfill about the doofus who bought 

the tricycle and believed the stuff on the box.) 

Meanwhile, you eat Santa’s cookies and drink Santa’s milk, and at 

4:00 a.m. you drift off to sleep, slumped on the floor against the couch, 

bits of tinsel clinging to your hair, a piece of scotch tape stuck to your 

lower lip, your hands curled in frozen wrapping spasms...zzzzz... 

And God bless us everyone. 

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.

Bring the family, 

let’s learn to fly! 

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Ooops, We did it again! 

9 

Major Awards! 

Editorial/Opinion 

First: The Vegas Voice 

Dan Roberts likens lawyers and bureaucrats to 

cockroaches. 

Personal Essay 

First: The Vegas Voice, Dan Roberts, “Uxorious 

in Every Way,” February 2018. 

Dan Roberts’ PILL (partner in love & life) 

achieved something spectacular – changed the 

Nevada adult guardianship laws rescuing thousands 

of people from usurious practices. Ah, 

such romantic expressions – it’s a lovely read. 

Special Sections 

First: The Vegas Voice Dan Roberts, Rana 

Goodman and staff, “The Good Guys Won,” 

July 2017 

A collection of articles by Roberts, Goodman 

and others celebrates the publication’s victory 

in changing state law regarding guardianships. 

Overall Design 

Second: Feb./Mar./Apr. 2018, The Vegas Voice 

The Vegas Voice runs primarily columns, and 

they maintain consistency through design. 

Self-Promotion 

Rana Goodman w/ NAMPA Executive Director 

Peter Pan 

Rana with NPA awards 

And the award goes to… 

There is nothing more gratifying than to be honored by your 

peers. With that humble sentiment, we’re very proud to announce 

that The Vegas Voice has received a total of 8 national 

and state awards. 

Feature Writing 

First: The Vegas Voice, Senior Guardianship 

To Rana Goodman and Dan Roberts: “The Vegas Voice is on a mission and judging 

by the tone and contents of these articles, it means to succeed.” For our guardianship 

articles – “It’s a terrific journalistic effort. Readers are well-served by this 

section.” 

General Excellence 

Second: The Vegas Voice, 

“The Vegas Voice switched from a newspaper to a magazine, but it didn’t leave behind 

its investigative teeth…its investigative piece on guardianship fraud resulted 

in indictments of one of the most scandalous abusers. The Voice should be proud of 

this work.” 

Front Cover/Illustration 


To Ray Sarbacker: “The cover illustration captures the mystique of several elements. 

Peter Pan is such an imaginary tale. This cover illustration captures the mystique of 

several elements. Flight, darkness, sea and exploration come through for an event 

telling readers to bring their family and learn to fly.” 

Topical Issues 

Second: The Vegas Voice 

Dan Roberts doesn’t hold back. His state’s attorney general is “Mr. Irrelevant.” The 

local district attorney is “Mr. Incompetent.” There’s no missing his meaning. 

Overall Design 

Second: The Vegas Voice 

“The Vegas Voice is primarily a compilation of columns. Each is in a module, which 

keeps the pages uncluttered. Each is treated the same with the name and with red 

and black type at the top. This magazine is an easy scan.” 

Wait there’s more. 

The Nevada Press Association (you know the big guys – Las Vegas Review Journal, 

LV Sun, etc.) followed with 3 awards; including Best Print Ad by Ray and; 

Best Investigative Story by Rana and Dan (“Great reporting and coverage on 

a subject. Thanks for your determined efforts to bring to light abuse of those most 

vulnerable in our society.”); 

And to top it all off, The Vegas Voice was chosen for the “Freedom of the 

Press” award for upholding the principles of the First Amendment and protecting 

the public’s right in exposing the scandal. (“The fervor to expose a major problem 

with guardianship led this senior’s publication to take extraordinary steps – including 

overcoming attempts to silence it…to see that reforms were addressed.”) 

To say that we’re honored and proud would be an understatement. 

And wait to you read what we have planned for 2018! 


A lot of information, but 

it’s all accessible. 

Feature Layout 

Rana Goodman w/Nampa Executive Director 

Thanks for all the love 

Las Vegas! 

Front Cover 

FOR TODAY’S ACTIVE SENIORS 

GUARDIANSHIP: THE NEXT BATTLE 

HOLIDAY HOOPLA - THE BEST CHRISTMAS 

SHOW... EVER! 

Oct. 2012 

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and Good Times! 

Let’s go visit 

Grandma for 

Halloween! 


What a spooky, creative 

cover! 

What a Show! 

General Excellence 

Third: The Vegas Voice 

The magazine is smartly organized to deliver 

content that clearly fits its demographic. It’s a 

brisk, bold, upbeat and effective publication. 

Column Review 

Third: The Vegas Voice 

Yvonne Cloutier has a background in music 

that clearly shows in her reviews. 

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August 2017 

Second: “What a Show!” The Vegas Voice 

An entire story is told in a spread of photographs, little text needed. 

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Looking Back, Looking Forward 

By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor 

wanted to share with you my year in review, 

I but there are too many people, places and 

things and less than 500 words to cover 2018. So, 

I’ve decided to tell you about the two dozen or so 

shows that I produced for The Vegas Voice. 

I’ll start with the different venues - Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 

Sun City Aliante, Starbright Theatre in Sun City Summerlin, Solera at 

Anthem, the Silverton and The Adelson Campus. 

We had shows titled “An Evening of Classic Broadway”, “The Music 

of Cole Porter”, “The Music of Robert Goulet: Broadway & Back”, 

“Where I Want to Be”, “Divine Divas of Song”, “A Sizzzlin’ Summer 

Afternoon Affair”, Lullaby of Broadway”, “Merry Mayhem” and of 

course our Christmas Show at the end or 2017 that helped us bring in 

the new year with a bang. 

We’ve had hosts and guests that would make your head spin. People 

like Frankie Scinta, Pia Zadora, Jonathan Karrant, Genevieve 

Dew, Chadwick Johnson, Anne Martinez, Daniel Emmett, 

Irina Nero, Sonny Charles, Rosanna Telford, Chase Brown, 

Rita Lim, Randall Keith, Amanda King, Bruce Ewing, Gret 

Menzes, Tom Mazzaro, Lou De Meis, Ron & Lisa Smith. 

Shall I continue? The amazing Philip Fortenberry, Ashley 

Bob Anderson 

Frankie Scinta 

Fuller, Travis Cloer, Naomi Mauro, Zowie Bowie (Chris 

Philips) Rhonda Carlson, Carnell Johnson, Brenda 

Mandabach. There’s also been Bill Fayne, Jimmy Hopper, Bob 

Anderson, Clint Holmes, Kelly Clinton, Elisa Fiorillo, Patty 

Asher and many, many more. 

My apologies for not including everyone but the list would go on and 

on and on. But I’m certainly not going to leave out the back bone of 

the shows, THE BAND. 

Our amazing musical director and magician on the saxophone, 

Gary Anderson. He’s always put together some of the top names for 

The Vegas Voice Band. I won’t even start to mention all the musicians 

who have graced our venues because I will surely leave some out. 

And there’s still time to be a part of our Holiday Shows in December. 

One at Sun City MacDonald Ranch on December 15 th and another on 

December 4 th in the Starbright Theatre in Summerlin. 

Next year we’re adding shows at the Italian American Club and other 

venues to be announced in the near future. We will also be showcasing 

talent that you may not be familiar with or types of music you wouldn’t 

expect The Vegas Voice to present, but trust me when I say, “You Will 

Not Be Disappointed.” 

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season. Stay Healthy & Peace to All! 

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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.

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Holidays with the 

Grandchildren 

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs 

Those darling grandchildren: Two young 

boys were spending the night at their 

grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt 

beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began 

praying at the top of his lungs. 

“I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE, I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO, I 

PRAY FOR A PUPPY… 

His older brother leaned over and nudged the younger brother and 

said, “Why are you shouting your prayers? God isn’t deaf.” To which the 

little brother replied, “No, but Grandma is!” 

A sign of the times: As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, Santa 

asked the usual, “And what would you like for Christmas?” 

The child stared at him horrified for a minute, then gasped: “Didn’t 

you get my E-mail?” 

And finally - Grandma’s Christmas Strategy: One Christmas, a 

mother decided she was no longer going to remind her kids to send 

thank you notes. Consequently, the kids’ grandmother never received 

any thanks for the Christmas checks she sent to the kids. 

The very next Christmas, all the kids stopped by in person to thank 

their grandmother for their checks. 

When asked by a friend what caused this change in behavior, the 

grandmother replied, “Simple. This year I didn’t sign the checks.” 

*A great, big Bill Blurb Happy Holiday and joyous New 

Year to one and all! 

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.

Murray SawChuck 

By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places 

Without fanfare, comedic-magician Murray 

SawChuck bundled up and handed out 

100 warm stocking caps to the homeless huddled 

in tents and sleeping bags along chilly North Las Vegas Boulevard. With 

fanfare, SawChuck will present his annual benefit for Friends for Life 

pet rescue at Summerlin’s Starbright Theater December 22. 

A lifelong pet fancier, SawChuck, whose clan includes three longhaired 

Chihuahuas - Bailey, Smudge and Kahluah and Kitten the cat 

became a benefactor of magic to the pet shelter when he learned they 

also employed and housed previously homeless men as caretakers. 

The spirit of giving is in SawChuck’s DNA; his mother, Arlene, knitted 

the caps “and she’s started 100 pair of mittens for next year,” he said. 

Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2002, the spikey-haired platinum blond 

Strip headliner has been one of the most frequently seen personalities 

at local fund raisers. SawChuck’s website, MurrayMagic.com, is unique 

in that the list of charities he supports - with emphasis on youth and 

military is longer than his biography. “If you get attention and don’t 

use it for good, you’re wasting your attention.” 

He gained national recognition in 2010, stunning America’s Got 

Talent audiences by making a full-size steam engine vanish. “The real 

trick,” he admits, “was getting it into the studio. But that’s another 

story.” 

The magic bug bit 

7- year old SawChuck 

when he received a 

Siegfried & Roy magic 

kit. Three years later 

he read of Elizabeth 

Taylor’s efforts to help 

AIDs patients. “I wrote 

her,” he said, offering 

to perform at a fund 

raiser. “I could hardly 

do a magic trick 

then.” 

SawChuck and partner, Lefty (Doug 

Leferovich) celebrate at the Tropicana 

Casino’s Laugh Factory. 

SawChuck, who bills himself “The Dennis the Menace of Magic” has 

built a YouTube audience of over 1,000,000 followers by posting two 

new videos each month, often pranking the police that he holds in 

high regard. 

Phyllis Diller and comedy-magician Carl Ballentine (a familiar face 

on McHale’s Navy and Car 54) served as comedy inspirations; Marvin 

Roy, the 94-year old who performed magic as Mr. Electric still mentors 

today. 

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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Santa & the Snowman 

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories 

For this holiday month, I thought I’d write 

about the time I worked with actor Edmund 

Gwenn. He is best remembered as Santa Claus in 

“Miracle on 34 th Street.” When I worked with Mr. Gwenn, he played a 

snowman that comes to life. 

It was 1952 and I was cast as the daughter of George Reeves. My 

mother was played by Anita Louise and my brother by Tommy Rettig, 

who later became well known as Jeff on the Lassie TV series. The TV 

show was Ford Theatre and the episode was called “Heart of Gold.” 

That’s George Reeves in the photo who is putting the locket around 

my neck. Of course, most people won’t recognize him, as he was usually 

in his Superman or Clark Kent outfit. 

I had worked with him previously in Superman and The Moleman. 

Since I was so young, I actually believed that he was Superman. As 

that’s the only way I had ever seen him, I didn’t recognize him. 

During the shooting, I heard a few crew members teasingly calling 

him “Superman.” That was quite confusing for me. How could he be 

Superman and then be playing my father on this show? 

When I asked my mother about that, she told me that he really WAS 

Superman but was just “play-acting” as my father for this production. 

That was good enough for me and it answered all my questions. 

The make-up and wardrobe departments made a snowman suit 

out of cotton which Gwenn wore with only a portion of his face being 

seen. For its day, it was actually 

pretty elaborate and impressive. 

In this episode, Tommy and 

I play in the snow and build 

a snowman. I then place the 

necklace on the snowman and 

he comes to life! When we tell 

our parents that the snowman is 

alive, they of course, don’t believe 

it until they see it with their own 

eyes. 

It was a very sweet story and 

so much different from the 

television shows that are on now. 

It was innocent, lighthearted and 

entertaining. 

The program aired on December 25, 1952 and was very well 

received. The other thing I remember about working on that show is 

that Tommy Rettig was the first person to ever tell me that there was no 

Santa Claus. I don’t think I ever forgave him for that! 

Ironically, Robert Stevenson was the director of that show and little 

did I know that a few years later he would be directing me in the Walt 

Disney movie “Old Yeller.” 

May you all have a Blessed Holiday Season and be grateful that we 

are still here. 

Until next time, remember: Those who give love, gather love. 

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. 

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White Christmas 

By: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical Moments 

Who would have thought that a song 

written in the southwest, with the verse 

about orange and palm trees, would become one 

of the greatest hits of all times? 

Well, that is what happened with a song called White Christmas. It 

was written in 1941-- words and music by none other than Irving 

Berlin. It was the highest grossing hit for almost 60 years, won him an 

Oscar for best song of 1942, and is a perennial best seller during the 

holiday season. 

Actually Berlin didn’t like the Christmas holiday season because it 

reminded him of his only son who died at 24 days old on a December 

1 st . But songwriters are always looking for that special song that will 

become a standard, and that was what Berlin was looking for. 

Berlin wrote the lyrics first, as he usually did with his songs, and 

then could pick out the melody on his piano. However, he needed 

someone to write the harmony or accompaniment. 

This was done by his musical secretary, Helmy Kresna. With White 

Christmas, he told her: “Grab your pen and take down this song. I just 

wrote the best song I’ve ever written - heck, I just wrote the best song 

that anybody’s ever written!”” 

Berlin felt that the lyrics made a song a hit, and the tune made it 

last. Al Jolson though, said the singer has much to do with a hit song. 

Bing Crosby was the engine behind White Christmas bringing it to the 

50,000,000 mark, when it was released. 

He first sang it on his radio show The Kraft Music Hall on Christmas 

Day, 1941. He actually thought it an “okay” song the first time he 

heard it. 

Bing sang it in the 1942 movie Holiday Inn with Marjorie Reynolds, 

not Rosemary Clooney as some people think. Marjorie, unable to sing 

well, lip-synced Martha Mear’s voice. 

Berlin was asked to write holidays anthems, so he also wrote Easter 

Parade and Happy Holidays; both big hits. 

Irving Berlin, a creative Russian Jewish American genius, whose 

songs will live on forever, died in 1989. 

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. 

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FRIENDS The Musical Parody 

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment 

Have you missed your “Friends”? Well, they 

are here. Joey, Chandler, Ross, Monica, 

Phoebe, and Rachel have moved in to the 

showroom at the D in downtown Las Vegas. 

If you were a fan of the TV show, you MUST visit them. If you saw 

a few episodes, but weren’t addicted, doesn’t matter, go see them and 

enjoy some laughs. 

I saw a few episodes through the years and always enjoyed the show 

even when I didn’t have a firm grasp on the backstories. And so it is with 

the stage production. It is filled with references to famous episodes that 

are not part of my experience. 

For instance, I know nothing about smelly cats. Or the Italian 

Stallion. But that didn’t stop me from laughing my way through a cute 

show with animated talented cast members and live musicians as well. 

The cast members take you through some of the more well-known 

adventures and episodes that were enjoyed by millions of television fans 

during their ten year run. It’s kind of like going back to the old home 

town for a visit. Only in this case, your friends haven’t aged. 

This is a fictitious but affectionate world. I mean who has an 

apartment that size in New York! 

Monica in her wedding gown? You Friends addicts will understand. 

I just laughed. 

Joey’s stellar career as an actor wanna be – funny stuff. Phoebe’s 

adventures – hilarious. And the parents that come and go. And the Tom 

Selleck character. 

What makes the show work is the whole package. The script covers 

a huge amount of history, the high energy cast sings and dances their 

way across the small stage, and the live music – always a treat in a town 

filled with shows backed by tracks is a welcome component. 

It is a parody. It is a clever spoof. It is a good time. How you doing? 

You can visit with Friends The Parody, Wednesdays through Mondays at 

8:38 pm. At the D. 

Dianne Davis is also a reporter for Sun City Anthem TV (SCA- 

TV) specializing in entertainment, and LV Associate Editor of 

lasvegassplash.com. She hikes, travels with her husband Burt, and 

works on her stand-up comedy. 

Archangels 

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon 

Archangels are God’s gift to all living things. 

There are nine tiers in the angel realm. 

The lower realms serve man while the highest 

realms serve God. Arch in Greek means “ruling 

leader”, establishing Archangels as the celestial hierarchy. 

These powerful spiritual beings are the healers and guides that 

intervene in many of our life challenges. However, they cannot do so 

without being asked and they always fulfill God’s Will first. 

Many of the Archangels’ names end with “el”, which means God, 

while the first portion of their names identifies their “specialty.” 

However, there are exceptions, such as Metatron and his twin Shekinah. 

Nobody actually knows how many Archangels exist, but there are 

fifteen that are considered to be the most prominent. Some faiths 

reference only seven. 

You can ask for their assistance for interventions and guidance when 

facing life’s challenges. They’re also able to appear in many places at 

a time. 

The first Archangel created by God was Michael. This Lord of Light is 

in charge of all Archangels. His specialty consists of protection, courage, 

strength, truth and integrity. Michael provides us with physical, mental 

and emotional protection. 

Gabriel is the spiritual awakener who brings you visions and 

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His empowering fire energy secures your “new foundation” - bringing 

infinite possibilities and cleansing by burning away your blocks. 

Metatron is the Scribe, the keeper of the Akashic records and guides 

you in connecting with spirit. His sister, Shekinah helps you to secure 

your foundation on earth and magnifies the love and light you receive. 

Ariel balances protection of nature, plants, animals, etc. As the angel 

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By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / 60s to 60 

while back I discussed how technology 

A has taken the personal touch out of the 

traditions we held dear - such as hand written 

holiday cards. I refused then, and I refuse now, to use the internet to 

send a friend a holiday greeting. 

Whatever holiday you celebrate, it’s supposed to be a time of peace, 

love and friendship. That actually requires a little effort! To use the 

internet to avoid a note, a card or a photo is just plain lazy. 

As for gifts, they’re on line too. We can’t fight it. I reluctantly accept 

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Electronic Wishes & Other Annoying Holiday Treats 

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that option because going to some of these stores really is a pain 

anyway. I guess I’m a hypocrite after all. 

Anyway I’m still sending cards and notes. And when I look in the 

mailbox to see someone sent one back, I get so excited! If the annual 

holiday letter is included, I read every word even if it’s boring. Someone 

actually put thought into the letter and that’s wonderful. 

Let’s move on to re-gifting. That is certainly a slippery slope because 

my circle of friends is much smaller than it used to be. With friends 

leaving town and others have passed, many friends know each other so 

a re-gift is out of the question. 

I’m not willing to chance someone going to visit a mutual friend 

and finding their gift to me sitting on the coffee table. It limits the 

possibilities, so if Pier One doesn’t have what I want, I hit the internet. 

Now let’s talk about all the shopping confusion like Black Friday 

starting after Halloween or Cyber Monday after Black Friday which now 

runs through the day after Thanksgiving. The stores don’t want you 

to be with family on Thanksgiving because they’re announcing the 

Black Friday door busters after you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey and 

waddled to the store. 

And if you happen to survive the layaway counter at Walmart, which 

starts during the summer, they’ve killed your spirit entirely. 

When I was a kid, the holidays were exciting. Everything sparkled, 

people were happy and Santa was at Macy’s on 34 th Street. All the 

stores had glorious moving displays & ice skaters were at Rockefeller 

Center. Even subway cars had happy people with shopping bags of gifts. 

(Obviously I’m from New York City). 

Not one person knew what the internet was or how to send an 

electronic greeting card. We even had a party line phone and it was 

the one time we would actually butt in to a conversation to send good 

wishes. 

I don’t want to return to the 50s but a little less technology and a lot 

more personal interaction would sure be nice. Happy Holidays to all! 

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Summoning Help 

By: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help 

Hints 

“ 

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” You’ve 

doubtless heard Lifecall’s commercial a 

zillion times. “Of course I could get up” you scoff. 

Not necessarily so! Over the years your loss of flexibility and muscle 

strength, stiffened joints, or balance that’s out of whack, have created 

a risk for falling. Further, if you live alone, those psychical conditions 

could cause you to lie helpless on the floor for hours or days until 

somebody finds you. 

Mercifully, you can probably crawl. So, today! Right now, position all 

telephones in places that are reachable from ground level. 

Whenever you dial 911 on a landline, even if you can’t speak, your 

name and address will be instantly visible to the operator who will 

speedily dispatch medical personnel to your location. Using cellular 

equipment may be delayed by verifying your address and ID at the 

outset. 

Your most reliable protector is a Medical Alert System. I’ve tested 

one - MobileHelp (877-827-6207). They supply a base station for home 

use, and a 3” x 2” miniature station to wear when leaving home. Also 

a wrist button to press anytime 24/7 to reach a skilled operator who 

rushes emergency personnel to you and alerts two friends. 

MobileHelp’s simplest program limits its range to your home and 

nearby. A more sophisticated version employs GPS technology to 

pinpoint your location anywhere in the USA and sends local responders. 

A valuable add-on to both programs automatically detects a fall even if 

you don’t press your button. 

Heather Latimer is a nationally recognized specialist in making 

difficult subjects easy and author of 17 books. Her biography, 

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Golf Rules - Part I 

By: Mike Landry / Golf Fore Ever 

The RNA & USGA have agreed to a new set 

of golf rules effective January 1, 2019. The 

new rules are condensed, simplified and will 

surely speed up play. 

There were 34 rules of golf in effect from 2015 -2018. Going forward, 

19 rules will govern play and 5 rules will govern competition. 

This article will cover Part I and next month’s edition will feature 

Part II of the new rules. 

Rule 1 is the most important rule in golf - Play the course 

as you find it; play the ball as it lies; play by the rules and you are 

responsible for applying your own penalties if you breach a rule so 

as to not gain advantage over your opponent during competition. 

New Terminology 

1. The terms “hazard” and “water hazard” have been eliminated 

- now Red or Yellow Penalty. 

2. “Through the green” is now the general area. 

3. New term “abnormal course condition” now include 

immovable obstructions. 

4. Concept of a “no play zone” replaces the previously limited use 

of environmentally sensitive area and ground under repair mandatory 

relief. 

5. Margin no longer used – “Edge” now used. 

6. Teeing ground no longer used - “Teeing area” now used. 

Putting Green Changes – with no penalty 

1. On the green, player may putt with flagstick in or have it tended. 

2. May repair any damage on the green except normal wear and 

aeration 

3. May touch the green to indicate line of play 

Notable Changes 

1. New procedure for dropping the ball “knee high” without the 

ball touching player or equipment. 

2. Three minutes (instead of 5) allowed for searching lost ball. 

3. Damaged ball, only “cut” or “cracked” damage substitution 

allowed. “Out of shape” has been eliminated. 

4. Players have a new two-stroke penalty relief option to get out of 

a bunker. 

5. And my favorite: 

“Double hit” penalty 

eliminated – now 

counts as one stroke. 

For more details, 

visit WWW.USGA.org. 

Follow the link “Rules” 

for rules, or the link 

“Education” for helpful 

tools. More next month! 

Mike Landry resides in Sun City MacDonald Ranch and is a 

member of both the Nevada State Seniors Golf Club and Winterwood 

Men’s Group. He can be reached at: airmikel1@cox.net

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The Mayor Between Two Eras: Ron Lurie 

By: Joey Kantor / Vegas Retrospective 

city is a lot like a work of art painted by 

A many artists. Each one of its citizens helps 

bring out the color and fill in the shades. 

Some people are interesting enough to become 

highlighted subjects in this work, think of the Rat Pack for Las Vegas. 

But we often rely on our politicians to draw the lines, to dream and 

assist in the dreams of others that ultimately give the work meaning 

and therefore longevity. 

Ron Lurie was Mayor of Las Vegas from 1987 to 1991. He joined the 

City Council in 1973. Now the “ambassador” for Arizona Charlies 

Hotel/Casino after being General Manager for eighteen years following 

his political career, he remembers when one of the greatest of these 

city visionaries, Steve Wynn, called him and asked for a meeting…on 

Thanksgiving day. 

In essence, Wynn wanted to know if the city wanted to help him 

usher in a new Las Vegas, although back then nobody quite realized 

that Wynn was developing a blueprint for the creation of the megaresort 

era. Wynn had purchased The Golden Nugget and wanted to 

close Carson Street. The city thought that was fine and Wynn began 

a process, birthed, Lurie believes, through Wynn’s insistence upon 

excellence, that would change Las Vegas forever. 

“We thought it was a great idea to vacate the street since he owned 

property on both sides. He made The Golden Nugget a centerpiece for 

Former Mayor Ron Lurie with current Mayor 

Carolyn Goodman 

downtown,” Lurie said. “When Steve did that everybody had to step up 

because he was going to get all the business. Steve just had one of these 

minds where he looked ahead on everything he did.” 

It was during Lurie’s term as Mayor that Wynn began The Mirage, the 

first mega-resort on the Las Vegas strip. This hotel was in Clark County 

so Lurie didn’t have a hand in the project, but he supported plenty of 

ideas that would help grow the city further. One was the development 

of the 300-acre Union Pacific railroad yard and the other: Summerlin. 

Las Vegas was the 25 th stop on the line between L.A. and Salt Lake 

City for years. Finally, after much negotiation, Union Pacific agreed to 

sell those 300 acres to the city and move to Arden, south of Las Vegas. 

Lurie says you can still smell diesel fuel in some of the basements of 

the hotels downtown. 

Because of the efforts of Lurie and others, room was made for The 

Government Center, The Smith Center, The World Market Center and 

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, an oddly beautiful architectural 

masterwork by Frank Gehry. 

Lurie now lives in the Sun City development he helped usher in as 

Mayor. The Howard Hughes Corporation along with Del Webb had 

25,000 acres to play with. The City of Las Vegas had the sewer, water 

and power that they needed and that was all she wrote. Part of the deal? 

The creation of Summerlin Parkway. 

“I think that was a good move that the city made at the time,” said 

Lurie. 

Lurie created the first police substation, helped bring soccer to our 

parks and had a hand in saving the old post office which eventually 

became The Mob Museum. The city had come a long way since 1953 

when he moved to Las Vegas, then a town of 30,000 people. 

Lurie realizes how time marches on and a new crop of civic “artists” 

bring forth their own metaphorical colors and lines. 

“Each councilman has something,” he said. “When they leave, the 

blueprint is there and someone else picks it up and runs with it.” 

Joey Kantor is a journalist and novelist. He writes fiction 

under the name Fargo Kantrowitz. His Las Vegas based novel, 

Babybirds, is available at Lulu.com. 

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Fun (and Very Girly) Gifts 

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty 

The season of gift giving in upon us and 

shopping for unique items is never easy. Gift 

cards are often at the top of the list, but sometimes 

it’s just more fun to give and receive gifts that are out of the ordinary. 

I’ve been looking around for some unique items and found two 

darling items that are also female owned Nevada businesses. One thing 

that I really try to do is support local small businesses like these. 

The first gift I found is great for anyone that uses makeup. Since 

beauty is my industry, I of course, had to share this wonderful option 

for storing the many products we collect! 

If anyone needs to get organized (I certainly do) put this on your 

favorite’s list. It’s called Caddy Face - a cute 4 drawer makeup organizer. 

It has an open top for taller bottles or perfumes and a makeup mirror 

with an adjustable arm. 

It comes in either black or white and makes a great addition to 

makeup tables or dressers. You can check it out at: https://www. 

caddyface.com. 

My next fun and very girly gift is from a company called Tipsy Totes. 

While their flagship products were cute wine totes in various shapes, 

(the corset one being my favorite!) they expanded the line. 

They have koozies - some of which could also be given to the man 

in your life. Those French maid aprons are so cute! And being in the 

business of lips, I must confess that the lip patterns on their totes caught 

my eye! 

With prices ranging 

from $12 - $60 there 

is a gift for all. www. 

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And for a quick 

winter beauty tip, 

don’t forget to treat 

your skin! This time of 

year, even in Las Vegas, 

our heaters are often 

higher than they have 

been over the last few 

months and the effects 

can be very drying and 

stress your skin. 

If you want to treat 

yourself to something fun, try out the Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated 

Bubble Clay Mask. Funny name, awesome mask and around $10. Then 

follow it with the moisturizer of your choice. 

If you’re a local beauty/fashion business drop me a note, I love 

hearing about companies in the area! 

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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Insurance Humor 

By: Jim Valkenburg / Insurance Insight 

The following is a courtroom exchange 

between a defense attorney and a 

farmer with a bodily injury claim: 

Attorney: “At the scene of the accident, 

did you tell the constable you had never felt better in your 

life?” 

Farmer: “That’s right.” 

Attorney: “Well, then, how is it that you are now claiming 

you were seriously injured when my client’s auto hit your 

wagon?” 

Farmer: “When the constable arrived, he went over to my 

horse, who had a broken leg, and shot him. Then he went over 

to Rover, my dog, who was all banged up, and shot him.” 

“When he asked me how I felt, I just thought under the 

circumstances, it was a wise choice of words to say I’ve never 

felt better in my life.” 

*Larry’s barn burned down and his wife, Susan, called the 

insurance company. Susan told the insurance company, “We 

had that barn insured for fifty thousand and I want my money.” 

The agent replied, “Just a minute, Susan. Insurance doesn’t 

work quite like that. We will ascertain the value of what was 

insured and provide you with a new one of comparable worth.” 

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to cancel the policy on my husband.” 

*A man was applying for a job as an insurance salesman. 

The form requested prior experience, so he wrote “lifeguard.” 

When the manager met him, he said, “We are looking for 

someone who can sell himself. How does working as a lifeguard 

pertain to salesmanship?” The man replied, “I couldn’t swim.” 

Needless to say, the man got the job. 

*”Do you know the present value of your husband’s policy?” 

the life insurance agent asked his client. The woman was 

confused and asked, “What do you mean?” 

The agent said, “Well if, God forbid, you should lose your 

husband, then what would you get?” 

The woman thought about it for a minute, then brightened 

up and said, “Probably a poodle.” 

*And finally: An insurance agent was teaching his wife to 

drive when the brakes suddenly failed on a steep, downhill 

grade. “I can´t stop!” she shrilled. “What should I do?” 

“Brace yourself,” advised her husband, “and try to hit 

something cheap.” 

Have a peaceful holiday. 

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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The holidays are all about indulging - parties, treats, sweets and 

more. Come January, many of us look back on our December 

gluttony with regret. What can we do now to reduce the guilt later? 

It’s important to enjoy the holidays and, for many of us, that means 

partaking in traditional family recipes. If there’s a dish you can’t live 

without, see if you can make some substitutions. 

Making a creamy dip to take to a party or potluck? Swap out the 

sour cream for nonfat Greek Yogurt and serve it with veggies instead 

of chips. Change out those buttery crescent rolls for something with 

whole grains. 

There is a lot of social pressure to overeat during the holidays. After 

all, your friends and family spend hours preparing these dishes. 

One great trick (especially for parties or buffet-style dinners) is to 

start at the dessert table - not to take the sweets first. Take a dessert or 

salad-sized plate instead of the dinner plate. 

Then you’ll have about 30% less space that you’ll feel obligated to 

fill. Stick with a spoonful or small serving of your favorites. Then layer 

on the compliments to the chef. 

Once you’re done with your small plate, drink a full glass or bottle of 

water. If you’re still hungry, then take your small plate back for another 

small serving of the things you loved most. 

Many of us enjoy cocktails during the holidays that can also expand 

our waistlines. If you are someone who likes to drink, start the party off 

with a full glass or bottle of water and alternate water with each drink. 

You can also swap out the alcohol for something festive and fun. For 

example, mix some cranberry and pomegranate juice, top with seltzer 

and a squeeze of lime. There’s also 

a cranberry fizz with ginger ale, 

cranapple juice, cinnamon sugar, 

and a lemon or lime. 

Of course, if you are drinking over the holidays, be sure to have a 

designated driver or call a cab or rideshare service to get home safely. 

Theresa Brinton, FNP-BC 

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By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox 

As regular readers are well-aware, April Parks 

was the owner of A Private Professional 

Guardian, LLC. In March 2017, Parks, her 

office manager Mark Simmons, her husband Gary Neal Taylor, and 

her attorney Noel Palmer Simpson were collectively indicted on 270 

counts for elder exploitation - the most significant guardianship 

indictment in Nevada’s history. 

Last month, after four long years of waiting and our (more than) 

numerous Vegas Voice articles about her shameful activities, Parks and 

her co-defendants pled guilty in District Court to felony charges arising 

from their guardianship activities. 

I must say it gave me a great amount of satisfaction to see her 

walk into Court for her sentencing chained to another prisoner. At the 

hearing she tried to hide her face from the victims sitting in the gallery 

with me. It made me think, “how the mighty had fallen.” 

Her once vibrant red hair and perfect makeup was replaced with 

salt and pepper hair and shoddy complexion. Parks’ once arrogant 

demeanor was replaced with softly spoken “yes, your honor” each time 

the judge asked if she understood this term and that. 

It’s still hard for me to understand how 200 plus felony counts could 

have been reduced to 7, BUT so long as she “goes away” for many 

years I guess it will have to do. Under the terms of the plea agreement, 

the State and the defense have retained the right to argue for what 

sentence she will receive. She faces a maximum prison sentence of 84 

years in prison. 

Sadly the people missing from the indictments were Jared Shafer, 

the former public administrator who started the private guardianship 

industry in Nevada. We also hope to see the judges involved booted 

from the bench - and in lock-up next to Parks. 

Judge Tierra Jones scheduled a sentencing date of January 4, 2019 

for all defendants. In the meantime, Ms. Parks will spend (another) 

Christmas behind bars. 

Be assured that The Vegas Voice will attend the sentencing. Our 

question to readers: what sentence would you impose if you 

The Numbers 

Private Guardian April Parks Pleads Guilty 

By: Carol Chapman 

Every fall we embark on an annual fundraising drive in our 

community. This year I want to share with you where your dollars 

go and how it impacts our foundation. 

Our mission is to provide assistance to the elderly during difficult 

times of aging, illness, recovery, confinement at home, loss and other 

senior challenges, so that we may age in our own homes gracefully for 

as long as possible. The Foundation has been meeting this challenge 

now for over sixteen years and, with your help, one day we hope to 

become self-sustaining. 

This year alone our durable medical equipment housing and 

servicing costs have exceeded $60,000. The cost of maintaining and 

servicing three delivery vehicles that distribute the durable medical 

A packed court awaiting Parks’ GUILTY plea 

were the judge? 

*On a more positive note to end the year: Are you familiar with the 

program HowRU? This is a totally FREE service provided by The 

Foundation Assisting Seniors. Once a person signs up, they will 

receive a phone call each day (at the time the subscriber designates) 

to make sure all is well. The subscriber also designates two emergency 

contacts to complete the listing. 

Here is how this great program works: Each day at the requested 

time the call is made. If there is no answer, another call is placed fifteen 

minutes later. Still no reply? The Foundation will call 3-1-1 and ask 

for a welfare check on the subscriber. 

With so many of our neighbors living alone, and many with no 

family locally, this is really a wonderful safeguard. And as I stated, it is 

FREE. To enroll call (725) 244-4200. 

You can contact Rana by email: Rana@thevegasvoice.net. Also 

check out her blog about life in Sun City Anthem at: 

Anthemtoday.com 

equipment and serve as 

transportation for those 

who cannot drive came in well over $80,000. 

The HOWRU TM program has now saved seven lives in our community 

at a cost over $8,000. Knowing the outputs on this program makes it 

priceless and there is no cap on how many users we have. 

This year we are on track to make approximately 20,000 assists to 

our senior communities. I ask that when you are invited to donate to 

the Foundation Assisting Seniors, please do so and know that we are a 

501(c)(3) organization. 

For more information, or to donate, please visit: www. 

foundationassistingseniors.com. 

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Former Private Guardian April Parks 

in Handcuffs 

How the Mighty Has Fallen 

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Now What? 

By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action 

Now that this election cycle is over, what’s 

next? If you think for one minute that 

the newly elected crop of politicians are ready to 

govern, you’d better think again! 

What’s coming next is (wait for it) ANOTHER ELECTION! Already, 

a slew of power hungry politicians are on the prowl for the next office 

they seek. 

Republicans are planning their strategy on re-taking the House of 

Representatives they just lost to the Democrats and the election is two 

years away! A politician will never publicly admit it but governing is 

a necessary side-bar of what it is they spend most of their time doing. 

I’ve spent over 40 years actively engaged in running and participating 

in campaigns and can categorically state - politicians are ALWAYS 

running for office again and spend an average (some a great deal 

more) of 30 hours per week soliciting campaign contributions for the 

next election! 

How do I know that? Because, without exception, that’s what they 

tell me! One of the worst addiction society is forced to deal with is an 

elected official’s craving for POWER - getting it and most importantly 

KEEPING it! 

To do that, they need money and a lot of it! They are forced to 

continuously solicit donors - that’s you and 

me, and the big corporate honchos. 

Money is the lifeblood of any successful 

politician’s life! They need to have enough of 

it to insure that any potential future opponent 

will be intimidated enough not to challenge a 

well-funded continuously recycled politician. 

And to do that, they need to raise always 

funds and that interferes with what we hired 

them to do - GOVERN! 

Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior 

community. He can be reached at: dhyde9@cox.net. 

Republicans - Roll up 

Your Sleeves 

By: Victoria Seaman / Victoria’s Corner 

Editor’s Note: As outlined in last month’s 

edition, The Vegas Voice no longer has a 

“Democratic voice” to (respectfully) oppose Victoria’s articles. It is 

still our goal to hear from both sides of the aisle. If anyone reading 

this wants the “job” please email me at: dan@thevegasvoice.com. 

As we all head into the holidays and beyond, we have so much 

to be thankful for as people, spouses, parents, and grandparents. As 

Republicans, we have considerably less to be thankful for after the most 

recent election cycle. 

While election day delivered mixed results for Republicans across the 

country (losing the House of Representatives but adding seats to the 

Senate) in Nevada, the results were nothing short of a beating. At every 

level of government, with very few exceptions, we lost. 

And we lost big - sending a Democrat governor and Democrat 

legislature to Carson City, and another to the US Senate. In the State 

Assembly, Democrats have a 2/3 majority. 

When situations like this occur, it is easy to point fingers and start the 

blame game. But it’s counterproductive. 

Could campaigns have done things different? Are the state and/or 

local parties to blame? The answer to those questions, and a lot more, 

has to be a resounding yes. Unquestionably Republicans should have 

done better. 

At this juncture, the answer is to not turn on ourselves, but enjoy the 

holiday season with our loved ones and take time to pause and reflect. 

After the first of the year, it is imperative that we roll our sleeves, unite 

as Republicans, learn from our mistakes, and start working hard and 

with enthusiasm toward the goal of winning in 2020. 

Remember: we are Republicans. When we lose, we don’t protest 

in silly hats, riot, set cars on fire, stand in the streets and scream, 

or threaten to move to foreign countries. We come back bigger and 

stronger to win. And win, we shall. 

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Victoria Seaman is a former Nevada Assemblywoman, 

businesswoman and currently a Business Broker with First 

Choice Business Brokers in Las Vegas. You can contact Victoria at 

victoria@victoriaseaman.com or follow on Facebook at facebook. 

com/VictoriaDSeaman/ Twitter @victoriadseaman

Tomorrow is Not Promised 

By: Jerry Creed / Trust Jerry 

“ 

I took care of my estate planning a 

long time ago.” Or how about: “I don’t 

need my estate plan reviewed, it’s done, 

it’s already been taken care of.” 

Does this sound familiar? Have you told yourself, your family, or your 

friends that your estate planning “is already done and taken care of”? 

We hear those phrases A LOT. We offer free thirty-minute estate plan 

reviews, so we see a ton of “I already have my planning done, we are 

prepared.” 

The thing is, most married couples who tell me they are prepared are 

unfortunately wrong. They have been misinformed and this can end 

up costing them and their families hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

Remember Medicaid is now a loan, not a benefit. The 

majority of married couples have not planned for Medicaid. “A long 

time ago” Medicaid was a benefit. That is not the case now. Most 

estate plans do not take advantage of a rule that can save half of their 

community property from Enhanced Medicaid Recovery. 

When the first spouse passes away, their will should have a 

Supplemental Needs Trust for the surviving spouse. This will protect 

their half of the community property from Enhanced Medicaid 

Recovery. 

The Supplemental Needs Trust is exempt from Medicaid; the assets 

placed in the trust do not qualify and will not be available to Medicaid 

when they try to recover assets. The Supplemental Needs Trust protects 

the assets from the five year look back period. 

For example: John and Marry have been married for 45 years and 

have a net worth of $1,000,000. John dies tragically hanging Christmas 

lights. Because their wills have the SNT Provision that creates a 

Supplemental Needs Trust for Mary, John’s half of their community 

property is now protected from Enhanced Medicaid Recovery. 

If Mary is later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, Dementia or 

any condition that requires a skilled nursing or memory care facility, 

the SNT provisions the family funds for Mary’s care for 5 years, then 

Medicaid will take over. The family funds have a pool of money in the 

amount of $500,000.00. This can be used to supplement her care and 

go to her heirs after she passes. 

If John and Mary had not had the SNT Provision within their wills, 

their family would have been forced to pay for her care for about ten 

years until Mary only had $2,000 in assets left (impoverished). Only 

then would she be eligible to have Medicaid kick in. 

How do you know if you’re protected? Pull out your will and 

see how many pages it is. Chances are if it’s under 25 pages it doesn’t 

have the provisions you need. If you have any doubt that you and your 

family are properly protected, get your estate plan reviewed by an Elder 

Law Attorney now. 

Tomorrow is not promised. Make certain you and your family are 

properly protected. 

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The Inevitable Decline of 

the Body 

By: Kyo Mitchell / A Healthier You 

As many people reach their fifties, they start developing more 

pain and more medical problems. For evidence, notice the 

plethora of prescription medicines that line their counter or fill their 

medicine cabinet. 

After seeing their doctor, they are given a pill for hypertension, 

arthritis, diabetes, or whatever problem the body seems to be currently 

facing. However, even though the prescribed pharmaceuticals may 

help prevent the medical problems from rapidly getting worse, they 

never seem to bring you back to the state of health you once had. 

As time passes, despite the pharmaceutical intervention, your health 

and general level of function declines. Have you ever wondered why? 

To understand this, we need to go back in history. Until the twentieth 

century, one of the leading causes of mortality was bacterial infections. 

Many children did not survive childhood and the average life span 

for a human being was in the fifties at best. This changed with the 

discovery of penicillin. 

Seen as a wonder drug, penicillin could cure many bacterial 

infections. The medical philosophy then followed this example - 

seeking a drug/biochemical cure for every disease. 

The problem here lies in the logic. Penicillin was so successful 

because the bacterial infection was a single cause and the treatment 

could target that single cause. 

In cases of chronic diseases we see these days, such as high blood 

pressure, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, etc., there is not a 

single cause. Rather these medical problems are multifactorial – 

many things have to happen in the body for a person to develop these 

types of problems. 

Worse still, because the parts of the body are so interrelated, when 

certain areas begin to malfunction, the parts downstream are also 

affected, and the level of function continues to decline. Because these 

problems had multiple factors which contributed to their development, 

no single drug can address what caused these problems. 

They may shore up the problem for the time being, but they cannot 

bring back an effective state of function. 

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- 

Keep Healthy During the 

Cooler Months 

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness 

It’s so easy with all our running around, 

grocery shopping, holiday gifts, etc. to not 

take care of ourselves. We seem to be in such a hurry during these 

winter months, that we don’t think we may be prone to illnesses, colds, 

or flu symptoms. 

I carry hand sanitizers with me at all times and use them frequently. 

Germs increase so much more during these cooler months, as people 

tend to go about their daily duties, even with cold and flu symptoms. 

I tend to be in such a hurry myself, working at The Smith Center, 

teaching Zumba and dance classes and trying to keep myself healthy. 

Drinking lots of water certainly helps to keep us hydrated, especially 

since we are now turning up the heat with the cooler weather. 

Also, holiday parties tend to have additional sodium in the luscious 

appetizers. We tend to also imbibe in alcoholic drinks, which can also 

dehydrate us. 

Try drinking a glass of water after having an alcoholic drink, which 

will help with hydration. I tend to have water at parties, even with my 

holiday drinks and yummy eats. And, of course, the water helps fill you 

up a little quicker, to give you that “fuller tummy” feeling. 

I try to eat some snacks before going out to holiday parties, so that I 

am not “famished” when I arrive! It’s tempting to try all the goodies, 

but at least you won’t be gobbling them all up and having that guilt 

feeling afterwards. 

Please take precautions to stay healthy during this holiday season so 

you can enjoy the holidays - one of the pleasures of life! 

POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL! 

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. 

6216 or rkyomitchell@gmail.com. 

28 December 2018 

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Varieties of Bedlam 

By: Judy Polumbaum / Our View 

Emerging from the big-box extravaganza 

into the packed parking lot, I load the car 

with my purchases – jug of soy sauce, tub of 

lettuce, casket of croissants, bag of avocadoes, flats of fruit and the like, 

glad to have escaped without straying too far from my list. 

I drive home, unload, harness up the dogs, and head out again, now 

on foot, for a stroll through the ribbon of canyon that passes between 

my neighborhood and that shopping emporium. 

Las Vegas is home to three Costco locations. The one in Henderson 

makes four. Sometimes, though, it seems like everyone in the Las Vegas 

valley is at the Costco near my home. 

By contrast, the canyon a whistle away is nearly deserted. At certain 

times of year, and all year at certain times of day (other than morning 

and evening, when walkers and joggers reliably appear), one can go 

two or three miles up and back and hardly pass a soul. 

Who doesn’t find Costco enticing – both overwhelming and essential? 

Who doesn’t revel in wall-to-wall merchandise in hefty quantities at 

decent prices? 

Who doesn’t occasionally find glee in the challenge of navigating 

mazes of shoppers from the entire rainbow of humanity careening 

about with their carts? What’s not to appreciate about a company 

known for treating employees well, with living wages and good benefits? 

Yet one can take only so much of such man-made plentitude. The 

canyon is a respite. And a reminder of what drew me to this area. 

That long, narrow tapestry of desert landscape offers a different sort 

of bedlam – the quiet, splendid bedlam of nature. Locals have reported 

encounters with coyotes and great horned owls; so far, I’ve seen only 

rabbits, lizards, grasshoppers, dragonflies, unidentified little rodents, 

hummingbirds and hawks and many other species of birds. 

Emerging from the ground and vegetation is every shade of green 

and gray and gold imaginable (sending me to the thesaurus for 

refinements, like sage or amber or smoke), punctuated through the 

seasons by yellow and orange flowerets, fuchsia and purple cactus 

blossoms, creamy buds and snowy bursts of cottonwood. 

Such a beautiful place – where are all the people? I guess we know 

the answer: shopping this holiday season. 

So Merry Everything to all, regardless of what or how you practice 

(or don’t) whether indoors or out. 

Judy is a professor emerita of journalism and a recent transplant 

to Las Vegas from the Midwest. 

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New Device Stops a Cold Before it Starts 

By: Doug Cornell / To Your Health 

New research shows you can 

stop a cold in its tracks if you 

take one simple step with a new device when you 

first feel a cold coming on. 

Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. 

Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, 

they spread in your airways and cause misery. 

But scientists have found a quick way to kill a 

virus. Touch it with copper. Researchers at labs 

and universities agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” 

It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just 

by touch. 

That’s why ancient 

Greeks and Egyptians 

used copper to purify 

water and heal wounds. 

They didn’t know about 

viruses and bacteria, 

but now we do. 

Scientists say the 

high conductance of 

copper disrupts the 

electrical balance in a 

microbe cell and destroys 

the cell in seconds. 

Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some 

hospitals tried copper for touch surfaces like faucets 

and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA 

and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives. 

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor 

Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming 

on he fashioned a smooth copper probe and 

rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds. 

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went 

away completely.” It worked again every time he 

felt a cold coming on and he hasn’t had a cold 

since. 

He asked relatives and friends to try it. They 

said it worked for them, too, so he patented CopperZap 

and put it on the market. 

Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given 

feedback. Nearly 100% said the copper stops 

colds if used within 3 hours after the first sign. 

Even up to 2 days, if they still get the cold it is 

milder than usual and they feel better. 

Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold 

right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?” 

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“What a wonderful thing,” wrote Physician’s 

Assistant Julie. “No more colds for me!” 

Pat McAllister, age 70, received one for Christmas 

and called it “one of the best presents ever. 

This little jewel really works.” Now thousands of 

users have simply stopped getting colds. 

People often use CopperZap preventively. 

Frequent flier Karen Gauci used to get colds after 

crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried it 

several times a day on travel days for 2 months. 

“Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. 

Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people 

are sick around her she 

uses CopperZap morning 

and night. “It saved 

me last holidays,” she 

said. “The kids had 

colds going round and 

round, but not me.” 

Some users say it 

also helps with sinuses. 

Attorney Donna Blight 

had a 2-day sinus headache. 

When her Copper- 

Zap arrived, she tried it. 

“I am shocked!” she 

said. “My head cleared, 

no more headache, no more congestion.” 

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness 

if used just before bed. One man said, “Best 

sleep I’ve had in years.” 

Copper may even stop flu if used early and for 

several days. Lab technicians placed 25 million 

live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were 

found alive soon after. 

Copper even kills deadly germs that have become 

resistant to antibiotics. If you are near sick 

people, a moment of handling it may keep serious 

infection away from you and your loved ones. It 

may even save a life. 

The EPA says copper still works even when tarnished. 

It kills hundreds of different disease germs 

so it can prevent serious or even fatal illness. 

CopperZap is made in the U.S. of pure copper. 

It has a 90-day full money back guarantee when 

used as directed to stop a cold. It is $69.95. Get 

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The Real McCoy? 

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet 

Have I ever stopped my car and handed 

money to a panhandler claiming to be a 

vet? Nope, not yet and won’t. Why? Because I have 

a hard time believing that everyone out there professing to be a vet 

really is. 

It’s the wannabe extraordinaire and the harm it creates for real vets 

is enormous. I mean come on. Using the honest sacrificial efforts of 

those who did serve to deceitfully flitch money is intolerable. 

Way back when I did approach I wanted to find out what was up. 

Once I even offered to take one to a restaurant and buy him a meal. He 

declined saying he would rather have money. To spend on what? 

In 1994 a survey was conducted and, on the average, a panhandler 

on the streets of Seattle raked in around $200 a day. Not bad, while a 

100% service-connected disabled vet gets a healthy stipend of $98 a day. 

Hey, he could always hit the streets - its tax-free money! 

However, not many vets that I know would lower themselves in such 

a way. There’s just too much American pride ingrained in real vets to 

make a move like that. 

Next time you get a chance, try asking some revealing questions; 

questions that any G.I. would have answers to: Did you ever own a 

P-38? What are hospital corners? Did you ever belong to a three-round 

shot group? 

I’ve queried panhandlers like this before and gotten back some 

dumfounded looks or just silly answers. Heaven forbid that I would ever 

ask them to produce a DD Form 214! 

But that’s not all. Panhandling wannabe vets are not the only 

culprits. There are some high-falootin’ charities claiming to raise 

money to help veterans too. 

AARP magazine just did an article on it, and some of these go by 

such distinguished designations as Act of Valor, Medal of Honor, 

Saving our Soldiers, and even Vets Fighting Breast Cancer! They are 

using the whole idea of “Veteran” to fool the public and steal donations 

that could otherwise go to valid causes. 

There are indeed homeless vets that can use our help; and there are 

charitable organizations that do good work (Pat Tillman Foundation is 

my favorite). So this Christmas (and always) be diligent to check them 

out before stuffing hard-earned cash down a rat-hole. 

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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Holiday Automotive Gifts for Seniors 

By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road 

It’s that time of the year again, when the 

family sits around agonizing over what to get 

their parents/grandparents for the holidays. This 

decision may be the most difficult, because at this age, we’ve already 

acquired everything we want or need. 

But here are a few suggestions to tell your family members, or for 

purchasing gifts for your own friends and family. 

Uber or Lyft Ride Gift Cards: Give the gift of travel for those who 

don’t want to subscribe to Uber/Lyft with their own credit cards. These 

cards can be purchased at Amazon.com in any denomination. 

Tile Mate Key Finder: For under $25, you can make sure your 

favorite driver never loses his car keys. The device attaches to the key 

ring and syncs to a smartphone. A map shows where the keys are for 

easy location. 

Car Wash Gift Cards: Everyone loves a clean car. Any car wash 

offers gift cards. Washing your car once a week not only will help keep 

it looking good, but also prolong the life of the paint and clearcoat. 

Prepaid Gas Cards: Unless you have a pure electric vehicle, gas 

gift cards are a great stocking stuffer because it’s something everyone 

needs and will use. 

Garage Parking Aids: Few of us are good at judging how far to pull 

the car into the garage to clear the door, plus not hit anything in front. 

Garage parking aids are a great gift to make sure the car stays damage 

free. Homebrite Park 

N Place, available on 

Amazon.com for $20, 

is a stop sign with LED 

lights that flash when 

the car makes contact 

with the sign. 

AAA Membership: 

This is an essential 

gift if they don’t 

own one already. 

Roadside assistance is 

invaluable for flat tires, 

breakdowns, and even 

running out of gas. 

If they already have a 

membership, you can 

extend it for another 

year or two. 

Anyone of these gift ideas will be appreciated. If you need more 

ideas, or car advice, feel free to email me at bjkdtr@gmail.com. Happy 

Holidays! 

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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This is one of my favorite classic movies. And why 

not? The film is full of Italian style and grace. The 

scenery is breathtaking. The villages are lovely. The 

people are charming..., And the pasta, and wine... 

Delicioso! 

Early Bird 

Special! 

$ 3499. 

Air included 

pp dbl. occ 

Join Us 

“Under The 

Tuscan Sun”! 

Ask A Desert Gardener 

By: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening 

Living in Las Vegas, we are familiar with the 

hot summers but remember that we live in 

the “High Desert” which also has distinct “cool” 

season with low temperatures. Cooler temperatures, especially at night, 

can be harmful to many of our native “heat-tolerant” plants. 

Numerous plants in our gardens can die when the temperature drops 

below 40. Therefore, it is important to check whether a plant that you 

are considering is not only “heat-tolerant” but also “frost-tolerant” as 

well! 

Hibiscus may die when the temperature goes into the 40s. Queen 

Palm fronds can be severely damaged if the temperature gets to near 

freezing. 

Many cacti, such as the Indian Fig, “Bunny Ears”, and Pipe Organ 

varieties (native to warmer regions) can fall victim to frost damage 

when grown in Nevada. Even the “mighty” Saguaro Cactus, (native to 

Arizona) can be damaged by our winter temperatures. 

The same is true for some agaves, yucca and aloes. Succulents store 

large amounts of water in their cells and can be adversely affected by 

sudden frosts and freezing temperatures. 

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So when my husband Ray and I decided 

to host a European tour, Collette’s Spotlight on Tuscany 

tour with Florence, Lucca, Siena, and more was a 

natural choice. Plus, we’ll actually be under the Tuscan 

Sun, and there’ll be no pesky packing and unpacking. 

We’ll be staying in the delightful spa resort town 

of Montecatini in a four star hotel just a short walk 

from the charming city center. In fact, one of my best 

friends, Iris Newman, who already had the good sense 

to take this trip, has told me that exploring Montecatini, 

meeting its locals, and enjoying spontaneous casual 

gatherings at the end of the day were unexpected trip 

highlights. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy 

the Tuscan lifestyle. Call us at: 

702/463-0966. 

Wow! Local professional airport transfers 

provided by Vegas Vacationers for every 

Collette Vacation with air! 


Here are several steps to take in order to protect our native plants 

during the winter months: 

1. Wrap cold-sensitive plants with burlap. Nurseries sell rolls of this 

material that you can cut to size. If a severe cold spell is predicted, you 

can improvise and cover your shrubs and hedges with an old blanket. 

2. Reduce watering native trees, shrubs, bushes. Stop watering cactus, 

and other succulents. These plants go dormant during the winter 

because there is reduced amounts of sunlight. 

Therefore, the plant roots will not absorb water and the soil will 

remain wet thereby attracting disease-causing organisms and fostering 

root rot. 

3. Use at least 2-3 inches of organic or rock mulch to “blanket” the 

soil keeping it insulated and warmer. This will help to prevent the plant 

roots from freezing. 

4. Do not fertilize! You do not want to stimulate tender growth that 

would be very sensitive to cold temperatures. 

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

com. 

Howard Galin, a/k/a: “The Plant Whisperer” is a retired NYC 

school administrator, transplanted in Las Vegas who devotes his 

time to communicating with and lecturing about our native 

plants.

Did You Know? 

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

One teaspoon equals 4 grams. When reading 

the contents listing of food, the statistics are 

generally in grams. Be aware of the sugar in each 

serving. When it says that a certain food product contains 12 grams per 

serving, you can picture three teaspoons full of sugar in every serving. 

Interesting Fact: Only gum that is sweetened with 100% xylitol is 

truly sugar-free and hence free from promoting tooth decay. Make 

certain you read the label for artificially sweetened gums. 

Tobacco: The use of tobacco products (pipes, cigars, cigarettes, snuff, 

chewing tobacco) is irrefutably linked to promoting the onset of oral 

cancers. 

Periodontal disease (gum disease, gingivitis) is caused by 

bacteria. Be sure that your partner takes care of his/her oral health. 

Implants: One of the most important reasons for having implants to 

replace missing teeth is that they save the height of the bone. When an 

implant is healthy and healed in the bone it stops the otherwise natural 

bone recession (loss) in the area where the teeth are removed. 

Bone loss in people who have had all their teeth removed is one 

of the biggest factors in preventing comfort and long-term stability 

with dentures. Implant placement can solve a world of hurt for these 

patients. Help is available. Ask you dental professional. 

Water Pik or Tooth Brush: We brush and floss our teeth to remove 

plaque deposits as bacteria are thriving in this sticky substance. They 

produce by-products that cause tooth decay and gum disease. 

It is this author’s opinion and studies support, that the use of a 

Sonicare (trademark) water pik tooth brush is the most effective oral 

hygiene device to help with plaque removal. 

My office always sees an improvement in oral health when patients 

begin using this product as directed. I rarely promote a product, but 

this is an exception. 

Do not confuse it with an “electric tooth brush.” It is not the same 

thing. 

I wish all a very happy and healthy New Year. One resolution for 

2019: Keep Smiling! 

Tired of wearing dentures that 

don’t stay in place, won’t chew food 

well or cause mouth sores from time to time? 

Make an investment in yourself! 

What would it be worth not to have dentures anymore? 

Eat and chew ANYTHING you want. Laugh out loud 

without the fear of your teeth falling. 

Corn on the cob? Stop remembering “when.” 

Get permanent teeth in one day. 

Today’s dentistry is amazing! 

Phone for a complimentary consultation. 

Learn more about Dr. White at: 

www.jameswhitedds.com 

James J. White DDS 

1140 Town Center Drive, # 170 

Las Vegas, NV 89144 

702/562-8833 

702/562-7910 Fax 

White smiles are for everyone! 

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OLD SIGNS. 

NEW TECHNOLOGY. 

Introducing Brilliant, the newest 

interactive experience at The Neon 

Museum. This revolutionary art form 

uses sight and sound to transport you 

through time and bring long dormant 

signs back to life. If all this seems hard 

to picture, that’s because it is. You 

literally have to see it to believe it. 

I Was Wrong - It’s a 

Vintage Vegas Gem 

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World 

s the afternoon progressed and the sun fell 

Alow enough to cast long arms of shadow 

across the 6-acres of scattered signage, the Las Vegas Neon Museum 

began to colorfully light up. Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is 

“dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las 

Vegas signs for educational, history, arts and cultural enrichment.” 

When I first heard that a museum for old Las Vegas neon signs was 

going to open, I considered it a harebrained idea. I was wrong! 

In the more than 20-years since its beginning, the museum has 

grown and refined, bringing to life many vintage casino and other 

business signs that once identified an earlier time. The historic La 

Concha Motel lobby was donated to the museum in 2005. 

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BOOK A TOUR 

NeonMuseum.org/Brilliant 

TICKETS 

$23 • $15 Nevada residents, active military, 

veterans, students and seniors 


To move it from the Strip to its new setting, the La Concha had to 

be disassembled and then reassembled. Today the La Concha is the 

museum’s entrance and visitors’ center. 

Many Las Vegans consider the museum’s signs to represent local art 

and are of historical significance. Every restored sign in the collection 

holds a story about who created it and why it is significant. 

Among them, the original 80-foot tall sign from the Sahara that was 

donated in 2011. In 2009, the Neon Museum restored and installed 

the famous Silver Slipper sign across from its visitor’s center. Then two 

other restored vintage signs were installed near the northern end of 

Las Vegas Boulevard. These three signs mark the designation of a selfguided 

National Scenic Byway. 

Before the museum was started, Young Electric Sign Company, better 

known as “YESCO, stored many of the older signs in their “boneyard.” 

Left to weather, the signs fell into ruin. 

The YESCO boneyard comprised two lots. Those lots have been paved, 

creating the museum’s parking. 

If you are into vintage Las Vegas, definitely put the Neon Museum 

located on Las Vegas Boulevard, north of Bonanza, on your bucket list. 

You won’t be disappointed. 

Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an 

Adventure Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always 

with enthusiasm.

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Vegas Voyagers Meetings 

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures 

Life is what happens while you’re making 

plans. I have expressed this sentiment in 

previous columns. I am always making plans. 

Mostly plans to travel. It’s what I like to do. To go and see places I’ve 

never been before. Or, to go back to a favorite destination and revisit. 

And then life gets in the way. Life Happens. Stuff happens. Like 

babysitting the grandkids, working weekends at the travel agency, 

taking mom for her doctors’ appointment. 

Yes, this 65-year-old senior citizen has a 90-year-old mom. I am very 

lucky. You get the idea. 

So I look around and almost a year has gone by doing daily things. 

And I realized that we have not had a VEGAS VOYAGERS meeting in a 

long time. 

I am not happy about that. I enjoy our VEGAS VOYAGERS meetings. 

I really enjoy hearing what all the VOYAGERS have to say about their 

travel adventures. 

Last chance to join us on the Phat Pack Cruise! 

I am therefore happy to announce that we will hold two 

VEGAS VOYAGERS meetings on Monday, February 4 th . Our first 

meeting in Henderson will be at 9:30 am at Buckman’s restaurant 

located at the Revere Golf Club. The second meeting will be at the Sun 

Coast Hotel (in the Fairway Conference Center) at 2:00 pm. 

We will have presentations from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and 

Princess Cruise Lines. In addition, we will have a presentation about 

our September 2019 Holy Land (Israel) trip. There will be a lot to talk 

about. 

*We are gearing up for our second PHAT PACK cruise on the Princess 

Cruise Line’s Ruby Princess, January 26 – February 2, 2019. We have 

close to 100 VOYAGERS joining our Mexican Riviera Phat Pack cruise. 

There is still space available at our original prices for those who want 

to join us. While sailing the Mexican Riviera, we will also have at least 

two Phat Pack performances, a private cocktail party and other Phat 

Pack features. 

Just call at 800/698-1101 and we will give you full details. And 

remember, this cruise includes the round-trip 

bus transportation from Las 

Vegas to the pier in Los Angeles. 

Just like last year, this is going 

to be a memorable cruise. 

Happy Adventures to all.

What Fun! “Let’s do it Again!” 

Cruise with the Phat Pack 

7 night Mexican Riviera 

Jan. 26- Feb. 2, 2019 

“Bus to the Boat” 

PRINCESS CRUISES 

come back new ® 

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 

$ 1169 pp, 

Ocean View Obstructed $ 1269 pp, 

Ocean View 

$ 1369 pp, 

Balcony 

$ 1469 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 CA, and all exclusive Phat Pack group only 

activities. A $250. per person deposit is due at the time of booking and is 

fully refundable until Nov. 2, 2018 when the final payment is due. 

800/698-1101 

www.Vegasvoyagers.Com 

Email: Fairtravel@Aol.Com 

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Crystal 

Merryman-Sarbacker 

The Travel Compan 

Here’s A Breathtaking Tuscany Tour For Your 

Collette’s Spotlight Tuscany Tour, 

Oct. 3 - Oct. 11, 2019 

This wonderful 9 day tour of Italy’s golden hills and medieval villages 

will be hosted by the “Vegas Voice” president, Ray Sarbacker and his 

wife and travel agent, Crystal, as well as Collette’s expert tour directors. 

Throughout the entire trip, you’ll be staying in a single hotel in the charming 

spa resort town of Montecatini. No pesky packing and unpacking. 

Montecatini is perfectly situated so you can relax and enjoy leisurely 

day trips to Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, and the walled city of Lucca. 

Plus, you’ll be savoring lots of good Italian food and wines throughout. 

Que Bella! 

Tuscany 

Starts at 

$ 3499. pp dbl. 

occ. 

Air included 

from Las Vegas 

Our Holiday 

SPECIAL... 

Complimentary personalized 

Tuscany vacation 

gift certificate 

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*All prices subject to change and based on per person, double occupancy. Single room up 

grades available at extra cost. MasterCard, VISA, Amex accepted or private checks.

ny Designed Especially for Active Seniors! 

Special Someone! 

Attn: Siena Residents! 

Plan now to join your neighbors, 

Ray and Crystal for a special “Spotlight” 

tour Oct.3 - Oct.11, 2019 to 

Tuscany featuring a special visit to 

Siena 

* 

Italy’s perfect medieval city, and a 

UNESCO World Heritage Centre. 

Reservations are limited so call now 

for information. 

2019-20 Collette Spotlight Tours 

featuring 4 Star “Single Stay” Hotels 

Prices shown below are land only, per person dbl. occ. 

Air and transfers are available. 

London, 7 days from $1699 

Paris, 7 days from $1999 

Tuscany, 9 days from $1549 

Rome, 7 days from $1499 

New York City, 5 days from $1799 

New York City Holiday, 5 days from $2499 

Washington, D.C. 6 days from $1899 

San Antonio, 5 days from $1399 

San Antonio Holiday, 5 days from $1499 

New Orleans, 5 days from $1299 

South Dakota, 7 days from $1849 

And... 

Havana, Cuba, 6 days from $2999 

Collette’s newest catalogs are now available 

Call Today! 

There’s still 

time to make 

holiday reservations! 

Call Now! 

702/463-0966! 

* 

Wow! Local professional airport transfers 

702 provided by Vegas Vacationers 

463-0966 

Experience the optional excursions! Choose from 

for every Collette Vacation 

a Dinner and Entertainment at a Tuscan Villa, a Tuscan Cooking 

with air! 

Class & Dinner in Montecatini, or a picturesque day trip to legendary Cinque Terre! 

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Making a List and Checking it Twice. A Memory Game! 

By: Jan Fair / A No-Brainer Minute 

T 

his month we're all racking our brains to think of gift ideas for family & friends. So I 

thought it might be fun to dream about valuable items we could give them ... if we 

were able to do that. Then, make a gift list and turn it into a memory game (see below.) For brainhealthy 

gift ideas you can make and/or buy, check out my previous December columns [2013, 2014, 

2015 & 2016.] (Go to the Vegas Voice archives at www.thevegasvoice.net) 

Game of Knowns 

For sure you KNOW the gifts you (or 

someone else) would REALLY like this 

holiday. Of course, you can't afford to 

give Stephanie that 2019 GMC Sierra 

1500 Denali 4WD or Eric that Ferrari . . . 

gifts you KNOW they'd like! But you can 

dream big & make it a memory exercise. 

1. CHOOSE yourself (or someone else.) 

2. MAKE A LIST of gifts you (or they) 

would love to receive. 

3. REPEAT the list from MEMORY. 

4. REPEAT the list BACKWARDS! 

This will give your brain a boost and surely 

make you and others smile. 

Mental Minutes 

“Holiday Wish List” 

1. In one minute, name things 

on YOUR wish list. 

2. Another time, name a 

person and then make a 

list of gifts you'd love to 

be able to give her/him. 

I’d like to buy Casey a 

new guitar, a moped, a 

math puzzle, ... 

A No-Brainer Pick 

www.ted.com/talks/ 

stacey_kramer_the_best_gift 

__i_ever_survived 

Jan Fair is a writer, consultant & public speaker who has published over 40 books PLUS the 

No-Brainer Brain Games series. Sign up for her FREE newsletter at www.JanFair.com December 2018 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE 

Sept. 6 - 16, 

2019 

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ADVENTURE 

OF THE SEAS 


10 NIGHT 

FALL FOLIAGE 

NORTHBOUND CRUISE 

Departs Cape Liberty, NJ, visiting Bar Harbor, Portland, 

St John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, disembark 

Quebec City 

www.Vegasvoyagers.Com 

Email: Fairtravel@Aol.Com 

800 698-1101 

Inside Cabin 

Ocean View 

Balcony Cabin 

$1,739 pp 

$2,029 pp 

$2,289 pp 

Prices are per person based on double occupancy, subject to availability and 

includes your cruise, all port charges, taxes, fees and roundtrip air fare from Las 

Vegas to New York and back from Quebec City and airport transfers in New 

York and Quebec City. A deposit of $450 per person is due at the time of booking 

and is fully refundable until June 1, 2019 when the final payment is due.

INTRODUCING 

THE 

TRIP OF A LIFETIME! 

Holy Land Tour 

Sept. 2-13, 2019 

Includes the following: 

• 9 nights, incl. breakfast, dinner daily, Except last night breakfast only 

• 10 days sightseeing in luxury touring coach 

• English speaking licensed tour guide from arrival to departure 

• One group arrival and departure transfer from/to airport in Israel 

• All entrance fees per itinerary 

• Porterage at hotels and Ben Gurion airport upon arrival only 

• Meet /assist and escort to meet tour guide upon airport arrival in Israel 

• Farewell dinner in local restaurant 

Rates do NOT include 

• Tips to guide, driver, waiters, etc. 

• Meals & beverages not mentioned 

in tour description 

• Airfare, travel insurance etc. 

• Expenses of a personal nature 

$ 3,199. 

pp land only/Air add’l 

based on Dbl occupancy 

For more trip details call direct: 

800/698-1101 

800/698-1101 

Price is subject to availability and based on double occupancy. 

Single supplement is available upon request. 

Hosted by 

Bruce Ewing 

Here are just 

some of the highlights: 

Sea of Galilee/ Mount of Beatitudes, traditional 

site of the Sermon on the Mount/ the traditional 

site of the multiplication of the Loaves and the 

fishes./Tour Capernaum, the base of Jesus’ 

ministry in the Galilee and site of a beautiful 

Byzantine-period synagogue /Qumran where Dead 

Sea scrolls were discovered / Masada and the 

Dead Sea/ Jerusalem/Mount of Olives /Garden of 

Gethsemane/ Enter Old City via Lion’s Gate/ Visit 

St. Anne’s church/ The Pools of Bethesda/Christian 

Quarter of Old City/Church of the Holy Sepulcher/ 

Bethlehem and Yad Vashem/the Church of the Nativity/Holocaust 

Memorial & Museum/Jerusalem’s 

open air market 

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