PUBLISHER/EDITORPRESIDENTVP ADVERTISINGPOLITICAL EDITORENTERTAINMENT EDITORNIGHT LIFE EDITORTRAVEL EDITORRADIO HOSTGRAPHICS EDITORDIGITAL MEDIAVIDEO PRODUCTIONWEB DESIGNPROJECT DIRECTORwww.thevegasvoice.netwww.vegasvoicetv.netOUR 18th YEARDan Robertsdan@thevegasvoice.netRay Sarbackerray@thevegasvoice.netDebbie Landrydebbie@thevegasvoice.netRana Goodmanrana@thevegasvoice.netEvan Davisevan@thevegasvoice.netSam WagmeisterStu CooperRich Natole / Jon LindquistMichael RobertsRoss RobertsJason RobertsSuccess City OnlineBill Casertabill@thevegasvoice.net4April 2021Pat AlexanderAdrea BarreraJohn BielunLiz BreierYvonne CloutierDianne DavisSandi DavisChuck DeanJan FairHoward GalinSusan GoldfeinOUR FANTASTIC COLUMNISTSPROUDMEMBERS OF:Linda GomezAli GuggenheimDianne HahnDan HydePat LandakerMike LandryHeather LatimerGayla KalpBJ KilleenKathy ManneyKyo MitchellLiz PalmerJudy PolumbaumMary RichardRenee RiendeauCrystal SarbackerJim ValkenburgBeverly WashburnVicki WentzKate WindAbout The Vegas VoiceIn 2020 The Vegas Voice received six national awards from the NorthAmerican Mature Publisher’s Association. The awards were for our investigativearticles, front-page design, editorials and columns.As the judges stated (and we humbly agree): The Vegas Voice getscredit for pulling no punches, striking hard… with its articles.It’s unequivocal style leaves no room for readers to wonder whereit stands on senior issues.
Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go!By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules“You do realize that you’ll have to shaveregularly?”I admit that my Rana’s declaration caught meby surprise. But although this publisher is now used to “more than afew days” stubble on his face, those days are over. I will be purchasingmore razor blades in the near-future.It’s been over one year; afull 365 + days since theworld has changed. Nowwith vaccinations increasingand the COVID positivity ratedecreasing, it’s time to liveagain.Now, I’m not complaining– far from it. My Ladyloveand I have cooped up (atleast, I have - as for Ranabeing stuck with me…) quitewell in being sequestered,and we are very aware that itcould have been much, muchworse.As a “triple-threat”(over 70, diabetic and withunderlying health issues)Rana was a prime candidate to be a victim of the coronavirus. And yes,I whispered a prayer (or two) of thanks.With that said, and as much “joy” it was to be locked in the housewith Rana, I want out… and want out now.No more Judge Judy or Dateline marathon reruns. Our futureweekends will not be debating what movies to catch on Netflix.No siree, put a fork in me - I’m done. I have no shame competingwith Rana’s dogs in boasting we’ve “had our shots.” Feet don’t fail menow!Rana and I will be heading to shows, events and (so long as she getsthe dog sitter) vacation destinations – be it near or far. In three words– We’re outta here.We’ll begin our “new normal lives” with travel editor Stu and wifeSharon this month heading to Arizona and the Grand Canyon. I don’twant to say that I’ve been climbing the walls but I’m even lookingforward to being with him again.And for shameless plugs, our entertainment editor, Evan Davisis “chomping at the bit” to get those great comedians, singers andperformers back on stage (See pages 11 and 13). For me it’s a perfectstorm - great shows, no hassle driving or parking fees and, best of all– home by 10 pm.As for travel plans, I made it very clear to Rana that with whateveryears we have left, and so long as we can physically go – we’re going.I for one, will not spend my final moments on this earth reflecting, “Ishould have gone to…”With Stu & Sharon. Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go!I’ll admit that shaving everyday (or perhaps every other) will takesome adjustment but seeing live shows, visiting various places andmeeting new people (and old friends) will make it all worthwhile.Goodbye Judge Judy. Let’s go, let’s go let’s go!*Another Shameless Request for HelpFor regular readers, what I am about to tell you is not new. For casualreaders however, let me admit, once again, my shortcoming – I amdazed, confused and lost in the internet world.Yes, I can use email butall the other “stuff” – likeFacebook, Twitter, Instagram,(etc., etc.) I avoid like theplague. And that includes ournewest venture – YouTube.To make a very long storyshort and for reasons thatmake no sense to me, I wastold that The Vegas Voiceneeds to build up and expandits “Subscribers.”Our YouTube channel nowincludes regular segmentsfrom (among others) SandiDavis’ Women’s World, aswell as spouse Evan in hisCelebrity Corner interviews.I’m exposing the latest seniorscams and my PILL (partner in love & life) will be publicly expressingher thoughts and opinions (and you wonder why I’m so thrilled to getout of the house) in her Rana’s Rants.And for laugh out loud, my Bronx brother Bill Caserta leads the waywith his Bill Blurb’s. As the photo shows, if you smile over his column,you’ll howl over his spots.All you need you to do is visit: YouTube.com/c/VegasVoiceTV andclick the subscribe button. There is no charge to subscribe.And if successful, I might even figure out how to get on Facebook!With much thanks and appreciation.5