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Happy New Year! 

Our real estate market is not following the “usual” cycle 

this season! It looks like we are in for a strong 2024 market, 

with appreciating prices. This is GOOD NEWS! 

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listings coming to the market compared to the same time 

last year. 

What does this mean for you? If you are thinking of Buying, 

new listings stabilizing is a positive sign. It means you have 

a more steady stream of options coming onto the market 

and more choices for your next home than you would 

have at the same time last year. This opens up 

possibilities and allows you to explore a variety of homes 

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If you are thinking of Selling, even though new listings are 

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where it was before the pandemic. Inventory isn’t going up 

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January 2024 

About The Vegas 

Voice 

In 2023, The Vegas Voice received 

16 national awards from the most 

prestigious senior publication trade 

association in the United States. In 

receiving “Best in Show” honors, our 

mission remains to be Nevada’s most 

powerful senior media resource and 

the “voice for your health, wealth & 

good times.”

Help Us Help You 

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules 

“ 

If we don’t do it, who will?” 

That was the response by my PILL (partner 

in love and life) as to “why” The Vegas Voice will 

be undertaking this 2024 initiative to once 

again, protect readers from the “evils” of 

guardianship. 

As regular readers are aware, The Vegas 

Voice has spent over eight years reporting 

and investigating this issue. And while 

reform laws were passed and a few bad guys 

were sent to prison, the fact remains that 

this problem is still out there. 

While the private guardianship industry 

may have been decimated, there are still 

predators – namely the public guardian 

and (sadly) family members only too happy 

and willing (along with the lawyers, always 

the lawyers) to place you and your assets in guardianship proceedings. 

With Rana being shut out of continuing to serve on the Nevada 

Guardianship Commission, make no mistake, attempts are being 

made to circumvent those reforms. 

Notwithstanding the above, one option remains as a bullet-proof 

protection to avoid an unwanted and expensive guardianship – the 

Guardianship Nomination form. This form, when completed and sent 

to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Lockbox is the only way to guarantee 

that nothing underhanded can happen to 

you. 

The Vegas Voice with the assistance and 

cooperation of the listed “age-qualified” 

communities will be holding four FREE 

workshops/presentations for completing the 

forms. For dates, times and locations, see 

page 13. 

For those that attend and want to 

complete the Guardianship form, we will 

provide AT NO CHARGE the following: 

1. All information as to “how” and to 

answer any questions you may have, and 

2. The Guardianship Nomination form 

and 

3. The required 2 witnesses and, 

4. Courtesy of and with our thanks to Eleanor Prior of Mobile 

Notary Public FREE notary service, and 

5. The Vegas Voice will even send your form to the Secretary of State. 

The only thing you need is an ID for the notary, knowing the correct 

information as to who you want (and their address) as your guardian, 

and a pen. And if you don’t bring one, we will also supply the pens. 

We will do everything for you except sign your name. Also 

see an example of the guardianship form. This should give 

you an idea of what info you need when you complete the 

form. 

On a personal note and giving credit to our “Guardian Gladiator” 

I’m proud to boast that no other government agency, senior 

organization and/or company or non-profit entity have worked so long 

and hard to protect seniors from this terrifying nightmare. And by these 

workshops, Rana’s mission continues. 

“There’s only so much you can do Rana” I said in response to her 

question as to what else can we do. 

Rana Goodman at the 

Nevada Guardianship 

Commission. 

What Do 

You Think? 

Do you agree with our 

columnists? Did anyone get 

you angry, make you think or 

simply put a smile on your face? 

Please tell us by forwarding 

your comments, thoughts or 

suggestions to Publisher Dan at: 

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Hello 2024! 

By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / Senior Moments 

Here we go again! What little surprises are in 

store for us this year? 

Will you get a new dog? Find out you won 

mega bucks? How about vacation plans? Redecorate? 

Overall, does anything ever surprise you? 

My personal wish regarding The Vegas Voice is I hope I don’t run 

out of ideas. 

Moving on, I want to stay the way I am now. I’m happy with myself 

most of the time and I’m accepting aging with determination. They 

say one should accept it with grace but that never seems to be my style. 

Determination keeps you on your toes, makes your brain work better 

and overall takes on challenges. It makes me fight harder to return to 

my version of normal. 

And my friendships seem to be intact so far. A few have wandered 

away from me but that’s their choice to do. 

The friends I’ve had for 30 to 60 years are still part of my life and 

we get to complain and moan together. We get better and better at it 

every year! 

2024 promises to bring some opportunities professionally so the idea 

of retirement is way out in the future somewhere. I am still working 

and secretly hoping I don’t screw up. 

Sometimes I burn out early in the day and I’ve introduced myself 

to napping in the afternoon. I truly never expected that but I have to 

admit I like it! 

I will still record my soap so I can skip the commercials, watch court 

shows and sit with my guy watching almost every Dateline there ever 

was. I can now tell you 300 ways to kill someone and get on TV. 

I don’t ever know if readers find me interesting or not. But I like 

putting random thoughts down with remarkable events from my 

senior life. I measure things differently so I don’t want to waste time 

on some long-drawn-out superficial project that is built to last longer 

than me. 

2024 is my now. I hope it will be filled with instant gratification 

along the way. Let’s do this thing! 

Adrea likes to opine and find the lighter side of life as a senior. 

January 2024 

New Year, New Laughs 

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs 

* 

Perks of reaching the New Year, being 

60+ and reading my column in The 

Vegas Voice 

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 

2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be 

released first. 

3. No one expects you to run - anywhere. 

4. People call at 9 pm and ask: “Did I wake you?” 

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 

6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 

7. Things you buy now won’t wear out. 

8. You can eat supper at 4 pm. 

9. You can live without sex - but not your glasses. 

10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans. 

11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 

12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks 

into the room. 

13. You sing along with elevator music. 

14. Your eyes won’t get much worse. 

15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay 

off. 

16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National 

Weather Service. 

17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t 

remember them either. 

18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size. 

19. You can’t remember this column or the name of our magazine. 

**Words of Wisdom 

1. When people say, “Enjoy them while they are young” they’re 

talking about your knees and hips, not your grandkids. 

2. Apparently exercise helps you with decision making. It’s true. I 

went for a run this morning and decided I’m never going again. 

3. And by the way, never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping 

pill and a laxative on the same night.

55+ 

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It’s Ruta Lee! 

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories 

Well here it is, 2024! Wishing you all a very 

Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. I 

know 2023 was 

a rough one for so many people, but 

let›s all keep the faith that 2024 will 

be a good one for all. 

I thought I’d write this month 

about a wonderful, funny actress by 

the name of Ruta Lee. That›s her 

with me at a Superman luncheon 

in which we were honoring George 

Reeves. 

Now she may not be a household 

name in the industry, but all you 

have to do is google her and you 

will be amazed at all of her credits. 

In fact, if I were to list all of them it 

would take up the entire Vegas Voice 

issue! Just one example, Ruta has a Star on The Hollywood Walk of 

Fame. 

Ruta is one of those actresses who was literally in just about every 

television show there was - especially in the 60s, 70s, 80s and even 

now! I think she appeared in every game show there was, including 

Hollywood Squares and Match Game. 

She was a Canadian born actress but moved to Hollywood and her 

career took off. Everyone who knows her (starting with me) loves her. 

Ruta is now 88 and still going strong. She’s pretty amazing really. 

You’d think she was in her 60s! She 

always dresses like she just stepped 

off of a magazine cover and always 

has a huge smile on her face. She is 

one of the most delightful people I’ve 

ever had the privilege of knowing. 

She has a book out about her life 

which is titled “Consider Your Ass 

Kissed.” Yep, you read that right! 

Ruta’s still a little bit naughty, 

a little bit bawdy, but boy does she 

make you laugh. I’ve never known 

anyone who loves life more than 

she does! She always loves to shock 

people with her naughty sense of 

humor - but ya gotta laugh. 

I am grateful to know her. 

Until next time, remember, Laughter is the best medicine. Photo 

credit: Steve Friedman 

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. 

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January 2024 

A Peck for Beverly 

Santa’s helper, aka Publisher Dan prepares to plant a big kiss on 

our startled columnist Beverly Washburn. Dan hosted our annual Vegas 

Voice Holiday party last month at Sun City MacDonald Ranch.

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Notes From An Agnostic Jesus-Follower 

By: Bruce Ewing / Having Faith 

My name is Bruce Ewing. I’ve been a member 

of The Vegas Voice family for years — since 

publisher Dan first 

came to see a show I produced and appeared 

in called “The Phat Pack.” It was a show 

that we did for a number of years (both 

in Las Vegas and nationally) with other 

performers I worked with in “Phantom: 

The Las Vegas Spectacular” 

The Vegas Voice did his best to help 

us make a success out of our show. This 

friendship has flourished over the years, 

producing other shows and traveling on 

cruises with the Vegas Voyagers. 

Along with my love for performing, I also 

love the Divine — aka God — aka the 

Great Creator — aka the Source of Love. 

I worked at Community Lutheran Church 

for the past 15 years as choir director/worship leader. 

I also wrote a Daily E-votional for years, simply sharing my thoughts 

on the two most wonderful gifts of a spiritual life: Love & Grace. 

Even though I grew up Lutheran and have worked for the past 15 

Bruce Ewing joins our Vegas Voice 

family of columnists 

years in a Lutheran Church, I don’t call myself a Christian. I don’t 

always like what that means in current day America. 

I tell people, “I’m not a Christian, I am a Jesus-follower” and even 

more recently I’ve done some writings under the title “Notes from an 

Agnostic Jesus-Follower.” Some people 

shudder at the word ‘agnostic’, but all it 

really means is, “I don’t know anything 

for sure… but I do love following the 

teachings of Jesus!” 

I also love following and learning 

more about other faiths. I love to look 

for the similarities. We can focus on the 

differences, but what good does that do? 

Can you imagine if we all concentrated 

on our similarities, how much better our 

society could be? 

I am not a theologian. I am not a 

religious expert. I’m simply a neighbor who 

loves talking “faith.” And I look forward to 

doing that with you in future editions! 

Bruce Ewing - a singer/actor since the age of 12, has appeared in 

“Forever Plaid, Phantom, and The Phat Pack. He still sings where/ 

when asked as well as teaching at OLLI/UNLV 

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Rolling into the New Year 

By: Mike Murphy / Social Insecurity 

As the football season winds down in January, 

many of us dedicated sports fans will soon 

need to make an appointment to have a doctor 

surgically remove our posteriors from the couch in front of the 

television. 

Just like the football players, I too am determined to get “bigger, 

faster, stronger” in the New Year. Okay, scratch faster and stronger, but 

bigger I can do if I really set my mind to it. 

I admit that I was a bit shocked to find myself hyperventilating and 

sweating profusely simply from watching a 30-second Ab-Cruncher TV 

sales pitch recently! Truth is, if it wasn’t for watching the holiday home 

workout equipment ads on TV, I wouldn’t be getting any exercise at all. 

Let’s face it, you know your situation is not good when the TV weightloss 

commercials depict the before and after pictures, and you would 

sell your soul to look like the person in the before shot! 

Jonathan Henderson - From Henderson! 

(702) 672-8880 

790 Coronado Center Drive, 

Ste 115 - Henderson, NV 89052 

Senior health and peace of mind have 

been my priority for over 18 years. 

I work with you to help you understand 

Medicare and find a plan with the right 

benefits. 

One shape-up solution involves rolling around on rubber balls 

of various sizes. For seniors, the ads proclaim that fitness balls help 

improve balance and strength. That’s if you can prevent the ball from 

squirting out from underneath you and your rear end plopping down 

on the hard floor. 

Have you noticed that the people demonstrating these exercise 

devices are already in tip-top condition and can roll around endlessly 

on a tiny rubber ball without their hands or feet even touching the 

floor? While you or I suffer a lower back injury just reaching for the 

remote to change the channel to a burger commercial. 

And why do they offer two Bun-Blaster Balls for the price of one? Are 

they implying that I need one for each cheek? Or that I most likely will 

break the first one when I sit on it? 

One inevitable bonus result of all those exercise equipment ads 

and the countless Christmas gifts that result from them, is that come 

around, oh, say, April or May, as sure as the dandelions spring up after 

the spring rain, there will be a huge increase in want-ads advertising 

great deals on “barely used” or “still in the box” treadmills, stationary 

bikes—and large (flat) rubber balls. 

Mike Murphy is a retired teacher/coach. His book of humorous 

articles titled “Tortoise Crossing - Expect Long Delays” is available 

on amazon.com. 

I represent several plans so you can make 

the most informed decision. 

Call now! 

Together, we will choose the best 

Medicare option for you. 

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By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox 

Readers who have attended our previous 

guardianship seminars may recall that 

we outlined the pitfalls of being placed in 

guardianship and what can (and often does happen) to your property 

and savings. 

Because of recent changes in 

the Family Court system, we’ve 

added options for you to consider 

that would enable you to remain 

in your home until YOU decide 

that guardianship is really 

needed and/or wanted by you. 

The Vegas Voice lobbied the 

Nevada Legislature to pass a 

law that gave you the right to 

nominate your own guardian. 

Should the need arise, your 

nomination would always take 

precedence over any private or 

public guardian a court might 

appoint. 

For this protection, you need 

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Guardianship Seminar Update 

January 2024 

Rana Goodman signs the first 

Guardianship Nomination form. With her 

is Publisher Dan, President Ray and then 

Senator Becky Harris. 

to file a guardianship nomination form with the Nevada 

Secretary of State. We will provide the form at our workshops (see next 

page) There is no charge for the form or for filing it. 

Why the form? We have recently uncovered cases where a family 

member (other than the person’s choice) convinced the court that their 

family member is better suited to 

care for them - including their 

assets. 

One example - we have been 

communicating with a former 

Las Vegas resident, a woman 

who now resides with one of her 

daughters living in the mid-west. 

Her other two daughters live in 

our Valley. 

The other daughters filed suit 

to become the mother’s guardian 

claiming that the daughter 

she lives with is not caring for 

her adequately. The mother 

adamantly denied that was true. 

Thousands of dollars have 

already been spent (starting 

with those attorney fees) from 

Mom’s estate, and hearings are 

still going back and forth while they fight it out. Had mom filed the 

guardianship nomination form, by law, that would have been the end 

of the story. 

*On another topic, I’d like to share the steps I took when caring for 

my father and then my mother when it became necessary. The learning 

period was in taking care of dad first. He never made things easy bless 

him, but my daughters and I were there as often as needed. 

The first step was to have my mother hire a caregiver five days a 

week to come to their home and do whatever was needed for him. On 

weekends my girls and I took over. 

When my dad passed away, I sold their home and my mother and 

I moved into a home together in Anthem. Again, remembering how 

draining it was with dad, mom agreed to have the same caregiver to 

assist her. The weekends were my job. 

Another idea to consider: About 15 years ago, I took out a Long-Term 

Care insurance policy. At that time the rate was $169 a month and it 

has never changed. The policy provides for a caregiver to be sent to my 

home several times a week and other benefits. 

If a caregiver is not an option, you might consider an assisted living 

facility where meals are provided and the monthly fee includes the 

normal expenses you would have had you stayed in your home. The 

biggest difference is that these choices are yours, not those of a stranger 

assigned to you by a court. 

We will talk about these choices at the seminar, but we hope these 

ideas may give you “food for thought” in the meantime. Make a note 

of any questions you may have, as we always have Q&A at the end of 

the seminar.

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The Best New Year’s Resolution 

By: Pat Landaker / Positive Aging 

If New Year’s Resolutions are all about selfimprovement 

like weight loss, read more, eat 

less, take classes - then, self-care is the only New 

Year’s resolution you need. It covers everything 

you may want to resolve, improve, and even purge. 

Think about it: weight loss, exercise, eating healthy, 

getting out more, loving yourself, setting boundaries 

and anything else that improves your life and lifestyle 

is self-care. 

Let go of all that overthinking! Let go of the 

pressure of expectations! Let go of caring for everyone 

but yourself. 

This New Year do one simple thing…do you! If you make yourself 

number one, if you make sure you’re good, if you drink from your cup 

first, if you wake up with awareness of your own needs, then you’re 

exercising great self-care. 

It doesn’t mean go out and spend freely and live as if there’s no 

tomorrow - but it can. It doesn’t mean treat yourself to frivolous 

decision-making, but it can. 

It means self-care is about moderation, self-awareness, selfcontrol, 

self-management. This includes taking care of your mental 

and emotional self. 

Self-care makes you smile, generates happiness, fosters social 

engagement, and offers a sense of well-being. Self-care results from a 

balanced diet, an active lifestyle, continuous hydration, adequate rest, 

good old Vitamin D, and any other activity that refreshes, rejuvenates, 

and restores you. 

Be present in your life. Know your WHY? Show gratitude and 

compassion. Take time at the end of a day to reflect and review. 

This is key to self-care because it keeps you in step 

with your goals and objectives. Remember, lifestyle 

and mindset matters! Also, detach yourself from 

anything that doesn’t make feel loved or appreciated. 

You won’t need yearly resolutions if you exercise 

simple Self-Care. This is positive aging! 

* Please listen in to my new KUNV 91.5 Community Talk 

Show, “There’s No Aging in Vegas,” every 4 th Sunday of the 

month. First show airs Sunday, January 25 th at 8:30 a.m. 

Tune in for positive stories about aging in the Valley. Hear 

from entertainment, community, and business legends and 

leaders from a variety of positive aging perspectives and 

interests. 

Pat Landaker is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and owner of 

Living La Vida Senior, Ageless Aging, and Senior Solutions. She 

also teaches Positive Aging at UNLV/OLLI. Visit www.patlandaker- 

AGEncy.com or email her at: info@patlandakeragency.com. 

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January 2024

Getting Older & Wiser 

By: Gayla Kalp / Life is Laughter 

I 

’m responsible for what I say, not for what you 

understand. 

Common sense is like deodorant. The people 

who need it the most never use it. 

It’s not my age that bothers me, it’s the side effects. 

I’m not saying I’m old and worn out, but I make sure I’m nowhere 

near the curb on trash day. 

As I watch this generation try and rewrite our history, I’m sure of one 

thing. It will be misspelled and have no punctuation. 

I haven’t gotten anything done today. I’ve been in the Produce 

Department trying to open the stupid plastic bag. 

Turns out that being a “Senior” is mostly just googling how to do 

stuff. 

God promised men and women that good and devoted wives and 

husbands would be found in all corners of the world. Then he made 

the world 

round…… 

and laughed 

and laughed! 

I’m on two 

diets. I wasn’t 

getting enough 

food on one. 

I put my 

scale in the 

bathroom 

corner and 

that is where 

the little liar 

will stay until 

it apologizes. 

Me, sobbing. 

“I can’t see 

you anymore. I’m not going to let you hurt me again.” My Trainer: 

It was only one sit up. 

My mind is like an internet browser. At least 19 are open tabs, 3 of 

them are frozen, and I have no clue where the music is coming from. 

Hard to believe I once had a phone attached to a wall and when it 

rang, I picked it up without knowing who was calling. 

Apparently, RSVPing to a wedding invitation, “Maybe next time” 

isn’t the correct response. 

He says I keep pushing his buttons. If that were true, I would have 

found “mute” by now. 

So, you’ve been eating hot dogs all your life, but you won’t take the 

vaccine because you don’t know what’s in it. Are you kidding me? 

There is no such thing as a grouchy old person. The truth is that 

once you get old, you stop being polite and start being honest. 

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Accessories for the Bed 

By: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help Tips 

In earlier times a bed was merely a piece of 

furniture used for sleeping. An attractive quilt, 

camouflaged sheets, 

blankets and an eiderdown was often added 

for extra warmth. 

“At nursing school, part of our training was 

how to make a bed so it was neat, comfortable 

and helpful for the patient’s condition,” 

said Carolina Cesena PCA. “We could 

not leave wrinkles in sheets and blankets or 

unfluffed pillows, and the necessity of tucking 

in bedding at the two lower corners at the 

foot of the bed by using a precise triangular 

positioning called military style was stressed 

repeatedly.” 

Today most patient beds in assisted living 

and other non-hospital care facilities have 

accessories attached to ease symptoms of 

various health issues. There are hundreds of those simple add-ons and 

many can be purchased for your own use if you know the name and 

description. 

Some examples: 

Baby It’s Cold Outside 

By: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining 

When you come from 

a big city and settle 

in a small town, you learn 

to make your own fun. Every January, after the 

hoopla of greeting in the new year, we were faced 

with a cold, dark month that just called for a 

diversion. 

The lake behind a friend’s house froze over 

each winter, and one January we decided to plan 

a fun day around it. We chose an ice skating party 

with prizes for best and worst skaters, fastest time 

over a specified course, most inventive outfit, etc. 

I won a prize for being the best slider. Here’s 

where I should mention that I can’t ice skate. 

The only skating I’d ever done was sliding over a 

frozen pond in red galoshes when I was a kid. I 

think it was a pity vote! 

I still remember how cold it was! In movies, 

you see people at outdoor ice skating rinks 

looking glamorous in little jackets and gloves 

and bare heads. 

No red noses, frozen hands or ungraceful falls. So not real! Decked 

out in thick sweaters under heavy jackets, woolen mittens, scarves, 

hats, and thick socks, we all looked like ungainly, colorful, but frozen, 

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1. For climbing into a bed that is too high - Step stool with adjustable 

height handle. 

2. Skin on buttocks irritated and painful - An alternating pressure 

pad designed to prevent ulcerated bed sores. 

3. Heartburn, acid reflux - A wedge pillow 

to keep the head raised. 

4. To reduce fear of falling out of bed whilst 

sleeping - Two cloth-covered bumpers for 

adults that are laid along each side of bed. 

5. To prevent falling whilst getting in and 

out of bed - Bed grab rails. 

6. Bed clothes wet with sweat or urine - 

Washable bed under pads that are water 

resistant and non-toxic. 

7. To move patient from one side to the 

other side - Bed repositioning pad for one 

person to place under patient and pull on 

pad in desired direction. 

8. For sensitive toes that hurt when heavy 

blankets put pressure on them - Blanket lifter bar. 

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snowmen! 

So much fun, but so cold! 

We were so happy to head to a warm house at the end of the day, 

shedding our multitude of outer garments. 

We gathered on sofas, around tables, drinks in 

hand, tasting all the delicious foods, partying 

and laughing at all the silliness and hi-jinks 

that had gone before. 

A party is my answer to so many things. I 

love the mingling, the conversations, the ideas 

shared and the camaraderie. It’s the best way to 

bring people together. 

My advice for a dank January – have a party! 

And try the recipe below to make it even better. 

Cheese Tarts: Defrost a box of mini phyllo 

tarts. In a medium bowl, mix 4 oz. each of room 

temperature goat cheese and cream cheese. 

Stir in 3 tbs. minced fresh chives, 1 tbs. olive 

oil, 1 grated or finely minced garlic clove, 1 tbs. 

fresh minced dill, ¼ tsp. flaked sea salt and ¼ 

tsp. white pepper. 

Taste for seasoning. Fill tarts. Garnish with a 

sprig of dill. Serve. 

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Back to the Future 

By: Jonny Bird / Here’s Jonny 

If you could go back in time, would you? How far 

back, and for how long? Would you jump into 

Doc Brown’s DeLorean and rev it to 88 miles per 

hour to go back to high school? 

I think a lot of us would. But why? 

Dreaming of time travel dates back to long before our grandparents, 

or even great grandparents were spinning a top or fishing with a 

cane pole. The concept of time travel by a machine was prominently 

popularized by H.G. Wells’ 1895 story The Time Machine, but the 

thoughts of time travel itself came much earlier. 

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In Mark Twain’s 1889 novel, A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, a 

Connecticut engineer gets a knock on the noggin and is transported to 

the court of the famed King Arthur. There, he uses his knowledge of the 

future to attempt to modernize the past, eventually even rivaling the 

great Merlin himself, who appears to be a fraud. 

But why is time travel so appealing? 

It’s been romanticized about and warned of in stories, movies, and 

songs. Admit it. You’ve thought of going back to your younger days and 

fixing a few things with the knowledge you now have. 

In the movie, Peggy Sue Got Married, Peggy Sue attends her 

25 th high school reunion on the verge of divorce from her high school 

sweetheart and faints while being crowned as the reunion queen. When 

she wakes up, she has been transported back to her senior year where 

she quickly decides to correct a few mistakes. 

Or would you decide to go into the future to see what’s new and 

exciting? Maybe the cure for cancer is just around the corner. Maybe 

war, poverty, and hunger have been solved. 

Maybe the Starship Enterprise is giving vacation tours to the tropical 

(and passionate) planet, Risa. That last one is for my Trekkies. 

I could say that the past has no appeal to me, but I’d be lying. I would 

have bet on Buster Douglas, bought Google, and never asked out Kim 

in high school. But that’s another story. 

Jonny Bird is the entertainment host of all Vegas Voice shows. Have 

an idea or suggestion? Contact Jonny via email:birdlandmusic@ 

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Elevate Your Fitness Game in 2024! 

By: Tom Harmon / Lean Dog 

Every New Year, the same old tale unfolds. 

People set fitness goals with high hopes, yet 

by February, they’re back 

at square one. 

The standard gym experience just doesn’t 

deliver. Now there’s Lean Dog Fitness, a 

brand new gym experience like no other! 

A high-tech personal training facility 

designed to guarantee that this time, your 

fitness resolutions stick. We’re committed to 

seeing you triumph in 2024. 

Lean Dog Fitness stands ready as your launchpad to success. 

Lean Dog Fitness isn’t just a gym; it’s the key to a healthier, longer 

life. We all know being fit and healthy is the most precious thing we 

can possess. 

Change your mind and you will change everything. Being older does 

not have to mean being weaker. We have clients in their eighties who 

are achieving great results and you can too. I’m 73 and don’t know an 

MD - and I’m planning on keeping it that way. 

What sets Lean Dog Fitness apart is its commitment to providing 

elite personal training on the most advanced exercise equipment. Our 

equipment is unique to Southern Nevada and is not only effective but 

also extremely efficient so that our clients move from point A to point 

B twice as fast as they would at an ‘old school’ gym. 

This state-of-the-art approach means Lean Dog Fitness patrons save 

an astounding 180 hours annually, all while 

achieving superior fitness results. While our 

high-tech environment and equipment are 

impressive, we also offer full-body wellness 

advice. 

As for my three essential tips for those seeking 

healthy and fit longevity: 

1. Eat high quality food with a focus on 

protein, healthy fats, and quality fruits and 

vegetables. 

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Happy New Year! 

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Out With the Old 

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty 

Another year has come to a close and for many, 

it is customary to decide what changes we 

should make. Out with the old, in with the new. 

Health and beauty truly go hand in hand. So 

when deciding if you need to lose a few pounds or what new vitamins 

you might want to start, it’s also a good time to go through your 

cosmetics and clean out old products. Beauty products do have a shelf 

life just like food and medicine. 

A Good Time to Make 

Changes Regardless of Age 

By: Lisa Kemmerling / Fashion Couture 

Another magical Holiday Season has passed 

by and for many, saying goodbye to 2023 is a 

welcome thought. As we usher in the New Year it’s always a great time 

to ponder on things that may be on your “wish list.” 

Perhaps travel is in the future, or picking up a new sport, or finding 

time to just relax. For a large collection of people (myself included) 

out with the old and in with the new, becomes part of my new year 

mantra. 

Standing by my walk-in closet the other day, I realized it was time to 

fill up bags with the clothes that neither myself nor my husband will be 

wearing anytime soon. Naturally, there are those amazing once a year 

worn outfits during the holiday season which any good recycler thinks 

they’ll wear again - and yet they never do. 

The most important products to be mindful of are eye products and 

face creams. Aside from not performing as well, products like mascara 

are exposed to bacteria and fungi. 

Manufactures recommend mascara be discarded after 3 months. 

While there are no hard and fast FDA regulations, you can easily google 

the suggested shelf life for your products. 

When replacing old products, take a look at what might be new on 

the market since your last purchase. Is it time to try something new or 

stick to your old favorites? 

If moisturizer is one of the things you need to replace, consider 

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. Cold weather often leads to dry skin 

and this cream has been a game changer for me. 

I use it on the dry areas on my face and around my mouth. I also use 

it on my hands and feet before bed. 

While you are starting a new year, take a look at your closet. Are there 

things you have been meaning to get rid of but haven’t? 

This is a great time to donate those things. Perhaps consider a facility 

that helps others. Or upload them to Poshmark and use the extra cash 

to buy some new things. 

If you are getting organized in the new year, consider extra things for 

animals you might have that are no longer needed. Many shelters can 

also use old blankets and towels. 

What could be better than starting the new year by getting rid of 

things you may not need or want and helping others, people and 

animals, at the same time? 

May 2024 be the start of a healthy, happy, kinder year for us all. 

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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The “super fitted 501” Jeans that no longer fit, or the awesome 

leather jacket from the 80s. Ladies, here’s a tip, if it hasn’t made it 

onto your person in the past 1-2 years, it’s probably not going to be 

worn in the future. 

With that, comes the challenging part. Which pieces need to go 

and which one’s should stay? As a devoted fashion follower of various 

brands, my recommendation is to always hang onto the pieces that are 

irreplaceable. 

Perhaps you have a great velvet pants suit, that is in the perfect color 

of black. Definitely hang on to it as velvet is not just for the holidays, 

you can mix and match by wearing the jacket with a lovely pair of 

jeans, white blouse and boots. Winter white is also making a huge 

comeback and looks extraordinary throughout the year. 

When it comes to pairing down the closet, ask yourself one question, 

“Do I see myself putting this on in the next 6 months?” If you cannot 

say yes, then I’m certain many of the amazing charities around the 

area would welcome those items. 

The best part of freeing up your closet space - you now have room to 

add any new items with all those amazing after Christmas sales! 

Lisa Kemmerling is the owner of Clean Lines Fashion Consulting, 

helping individuals with their packing needs for travel, as 

well as finding current styles for both men & women. You can 

contact her at: lisa@cleanlinesfashion.com or 925/518-4950.

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Unresolved 

By: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered Wit 

So here we are, once again on the threshold of a 

new year. How many times in the next 24 hours 

will you say or think: Where did the time go? 

So I won’t bother to repeat it here. (But where did it go?) 

Do you still consider making New Year’s resolutions? If you don’t 

write them down, do you even think about them? 

I have long ago given up making promises to myself that I will never 

keep. If I want to feel bad about myself for being a weakling, I already 

have sufficient items from prior years to draw upon. 

So this year, instead of trying to reconfigure bad habits, I’ve decided 

to embrace them. Below is just a partial list of personal reforms that 

will NOT happen in 2024 . 

Snap! 

By: Dianne Hahn / Back in the Days 

Do you remember when grownups used to 

bore you about how hard they had it as kids... 

walking to school in the freezing rain and snow! 

I vowed I’d never do that. 

But now that I’m over the hill and sliding down, I’m beginning to 

sympathize with those old folks from days gone by. Snap! 

Compared to what I went through, kids’ lives today are filled with 

toppings of peaches and cream, poured over imported French Vanilla ice 

cream with a big dab of whipped cream on top! 

Okay, neither one of us travelled the rough prairies in a covered wagon, 

but I grew up without an internet! I had to traipse over to the library for 

info and deal with the card catalogue to write an essay. 

No email but a pen and paper to write a letter. Yup, wrote in longhand, 

addressed an envelope, and walked to the postbox to mail it. Oh, wait! Had 

to buy stamps first! The letter took over a week to arrive! 

No cell phones! We had one black rotary phone in the house. The 

family shared it. If a call came in while you were on the phone, the caller 

got a busy signal! No call waiting! 

1. Spend more time at the gym. 

2. Eat more vegetables. 

3. Give up Cool Whip. 

4. Lose weight. 

5. Shop less. 

6. Get more sleep. 

7. Organize my drawers and keep them organized. 

8. Stop wasting time watching Law and Order reruns. 

9. Improve at golf. 

10. Learn French. 

11. Cook at home more often. 

12. Always hang up my clothes before I go to bed. 

13. Read James Joyce. 

14. Wear a bikini. 

15. Complete a London Times crossword puzzle. 

16. Solve even one clue of a London Times crossword 

puzzle. 

17. Have a neat desk. 

18. Never write another essay about my husband. 

So, what did you do on New Year’s Eve? Stay at home? Perhaps a 

movie? Dinner with friends? A fancy party? 

Did you even try to stay awake until midnight? Whatever your 

preference, I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year. 

And thank you for your encouragement and readership. My husband 

also thanks you. The time I spend writing is time spent not shopping. 

Susan Goldfein’s newest book, Laughing My Way Through the 

Third Stage, is available at Amazon.com, BN.com, Read her blog 

at: www.SusansUnfilteredWit.com. Email Susan: SusanGoldfein@ 

aol.com. 

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We didn’t keep in touch 24/7! Kids of today become paranoid if they 

aren’t clutching their cell phones or texting! 

Kids weren’t rude back then either! If you were, you’d get a swat from 

your parents. At school, the strap, or a wrap on the knuckles with a ruler 

- then you were expelled. 

“Wait until your father gets home!” No Child Protective Services to 

care! 

Remember car rides? No guarantee you’d come out unscathed. No 

seatbelts or car seats! If you sat up front your mom would stretch her 

arm out if she had to stop suddenly, so you wouldn’t go flying into the 

windshield. In the backseat you had to watch out and hang on! 

All meals made from scratch, no microwaves, no frozen foods. Kids of 

today would be in a daze! But, I suppose they’ll be saying the same about 

their kids once they’ve made the climb, eh! Yeah…Snap! 

A former schoolteacher, Dianne Sebis Hahn writes for children too. 

Presently, Dianne has eight books available on Amazon.com.

Lost in Sensation: Overcoming Painful Diabetic 

Neuropathy 

By: Arlene Kaplan / Guest Column 

Imagine a world where every step 

you take feels like walking on pins 

and needles, resulting in shooting, 

burning pain. This may sound like a terrible nightmare, but it was my 

constant reality for over a decade. 

My suffering was caused by painful 

diabetic neuropathy (PDN), a condition 

impacting millions of people with diabetes 

around the country. It’s one of the most 

common diabetes complications that 

causes numbness, tingling, burning, and 

sharp pain in the limbs. 

Though it’s common, the options for 

relief are often not good enough for the 

long term. I tried everything my doctor 

and I could think of – prescription pain 

medications, physical therapy, and even some experimental holistic 

treatments. 

The side effects of the medications left me in a worse state than I 

was in before, and the other options didn’t make a lasting difference in 

my pain. I couldn’t even walk barefoot unless it was on the 

carpet. Something had to change. 

I finally found hope with Dr. Yevgeniy Khavkin and the Khavkin Clinic 

here in Las Vegas. We met to discuss my options and he introduced me 

to a high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device called Nevro 

HFX. HFX is a small device that works inside your body to deliver 

very mild electric pulses to the nerves 

interrupting pain signals to the brain. 

I started out by trying HFX for a week. 

When the pain came back after the trial 

was over, I knew I needed this device for 

the long haul. 

Since receiving HFX, I have been painfree 

and can walk around without the 

shooting, burning pain I lived with for too 

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Today, every pain-free step I take is a reminder of all that I’ve 

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Chase Brown’s Vegas Country Night 

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment 

Chase Brown has it all. 

The Texas-born performer has the good 

looks, the tremendous talent, the awesome voice, 

the entertaining moves, and that indefinable 

something that ties it all together. No orchestra, 

no keyboard – just one hot sexy talented man 

showing what he’s got. 

Well, actually, we could stretch it and say there 

are back up dancers. Notoriety has cleverly moved 

some seats and tables to allow for and encourage 

folks to get up and dance to many of the familiar 

country songs that Chase shares during his 1½ 

hour country music performance. The Robin 

Leach room at Notoriety in downtown Las Vegas 

is comfortable with a huge screen as backdrop for 

this one man show. 

Chase has groupies. Many are there weekly to 

enjoy the upbeat, clap your hands, often singalong 

performance. 

And – as an added bonus, oh my, that naked chest that keeps 

showing up as he changes from shirt to vest to topless. Of course that’s 

a bonus for him as the gals - and sometimes the guys as well – stuff 

$$$ into his tight pants. 

This performer is climbing the ladder to success. And wait til you see 

his moves and gyrations on the ladder which he uses to full advantage 

on stage. 

You’ll love the Sonny and Cher number – he does both parts! Wow, 

what a voice. 

Be sure to get directions to Notoriety and the 

4 th Street parking underneath Neonopolis where it 

is located. It is a bit tricky. But it puts you right in 

the heart of downtown Vegas so take a stroll down 

Fremont Street and enjoy the overhead light show 

or get a bite to eat. 

We were at Chase’s 100 th show in December 

2023 – no small accomplishment in this town. 

This is country music at its finest. You’ll love his 

Tennessee Whiskey number. And “ Everything 

That Glitters is Not Gold.” 

Rest assured this performer glitters and his 

show is gold. For a highly enjoyable evening, go 

see Chase Brown’s Vegas Country Night at 7 p.m. 

on Fridays at Notoriety and ENJOY! 

Dianne Davis specializes in “senior entertainment” and is the 

Las Vegas Associate Editor of lasvegassplash.com. She hikes, works on 

her stand-up comedy, and looks forward to more travels with her 

husband Burt. 

By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations 

Last month, our Nightlife Editor, Sam 

Wagmeister approached me and asked, “Have 

you seen The Holdovers?” 

I had not and he suggested I 

should review it for my next Vegas 

Voice column. The following 

Monday, on Senior Day, I went to see 

the “R” rated 2 hour and 13 minute 

film. 

Thank you Sam, I really enjoyed 

your recommended movie. 

I’m not surprised Rotten 

Tomatoes gave it a 96 overall rating 

and an audience review of 91 overall rating. This film definitely pulled 

you in and there was no trouble following this action packed story. 

It takes place in New England in the 1970s at an all-boys prep school 

called Barton. Some of the boys who couldn’t go home for Christmas 

spend their breaks in the care of Paul Hunham, a curmudgeonly, 

sourest, most pompous, history instructor. 

His job was to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He 

soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker 

and the school’s head cook, a black woman who had just lost her son 

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in the Vietnam War. 

And there the story begins. 

Alexander Payne, one of the producers and director selected the 

perfect cast that included: Paul Giamatti, as the professor; Da’Vine Joy 

Randolph, head cook; and Dominic 

Sessa, troubled youth.Critics were 

mostly pleased with The Holdovers 

and I’d like to share a few of their 

comments which I agreed with: 

“Slice of life movie”; “Perfect family 

movie”; “One of the best in years”; 

“A must see.” 

And there was more: 

Paul should receive an Oscar 

nomination for his performance”; Well-acted and well filmed”; “Best 

movie in a longtime – real people with real issues that touch your 

heart”. 

I thought it was a terrific movie and probably destined to become a 

cherished holiday classic. It gets a “5” on my film evaluation chart. Go 

see this touching experience ! 

Renee Riendeau is the movie reviewer for The Vegas Voice. Renee 

can be reached at rriendeau@aol.com and is anxious to hear 

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Gimmick or Genius? 

By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road 

The amount of technology loaded into a new 

vehicle today is enough to make anyone run 

for the hills. JD Power conducts a study called the 

U.S. Tech Experience Index Study that focuses on 

the user experience with advanced vehicle technology. 

It also studies if people are using the technology. The findings show 

that over one-third of advanced features are used by fewer than half of 

new-car owners. 

I’ll bet many of you have features in your vehicle you have never 

used. But which features are gimmicks and which are genius? 

Back-up and 360-degree cameras are genius. They help prevent 

dents and dings. 

What about using hand gestures to change radio stations? That can 

go either way, depending on if you use it or not, but it leans toward 

gimmick. 

One feature, however, proved itself invaluable during my recent test 

drive of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV: Remote Smart Park 

Assist (RSPA). This feature was first highlighted during the 2020 Super 

Bowl in a commercial starring some well-known celebrities. 

RSPA allows you to park and retrieve your vehicle from outside the 

car. Sounds silly, right? But it really works. 

Most of us have small, two-car garages. Maneuvering in and out can 

be nerve-wracking especially if both vehicles are large. Not to mention 

trying not to hit the other car when you open your door to exit. 

RSPA makes this effortless. You can stand outside or inside your 

garage, lock the door, remote start the car, then hold down the button 

on the keyfob, and the vehicle will slowly move into or out of the garage 

on its own. 

Not only that, but it also uses parking sensors to judge the distance 

to the vehicle next to it and turns the steering wheel to make room so 

the vehicles don’t touch. I used this every time I got into and out of the 

Palisade the entire testing week. 

I’m sold. The feature is usually optional or only on top-end models, 

but it’s worth every penny for those who need to park or get out of tight 

spaces. 

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

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

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January 2024 

Dear Abby 

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet 

In 2008, I met Jeanne Philips, a/k/a Abigail 

Van Buren, the advice columnist for the 

advice column “Dear Abby.” 

We were attending a ceremony to honor the yearly recipients of the 

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center Leadership Award. I was 

attending as an honoree for my supporting veterans, and writing the 

book, “Nam Vet: Making Peace with your Past.” 

Over the years, she has 

addressed many issues 

facing veterans, such as 

their struggles with PTSD 

and readjusting to civilian 

life. She has provided 

advice on how to support 

and understand veterans, 

and she continues to urge 

readers to be patient, 

compassionate, and 

knowledgeable about the 

resources available for 

veterans. 

I encourage you, as a 

veteran, to keep an eye out for any of her columns that pertain to our 

service and challenges. Here is one of those letter exchanges: 

DEAR ABBY: I am a veteran, and something gnaws at me every 

time I hear it. It’s the expression, “Thank you for your service.” 

Having lived through the ’60s and ’70s, I remember all too well 

seeing many soldiers bad-mouthed and worse during those times. 

Since 9/11 many of the same people who were critical of us then 

are now thanking us. It rings hollow to many of the vets I know. 

We did our job, some to the ultimate level. We never asked for 

thanks, and we still don’t. We respect the rights given to those who 

wish to abuse them because we believe in them. Some of us even 

died so all could enjoy these rights. 

If a person truly wants to thank a vet, DO something for him or 

her instead of just offering lip service. Cut their grass, offer to help 

carry in their groceries, etc. While words are appreciated at times, 

hearing them too often becomes hollow. Showing appreciation is 

always welcome. 

DEAR VETERAN: I am printing your letter because I know those 

feelings exist among some older veterans. However, I see nothing 

wrong with expressing thanks when someone feels it is deserved, 

as well as lending a hand when needed. These acknowledgments 

should be accepted as graciously as they are offered. 

Thank you, Dear Abby. I offer a big salute to those in the public eye 

for supporting veterans. 

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.

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What is Your “New World?” 

By: Jane Dow / Mutterings & Musings 

When’s the last time you heard 

yourself thinking, “Boy, I sure miss 

my growing up years. Nothing today 

approaches life in the 50’s or 60’s.” 

Thank you, Captain Obvious. I’m as guilty as anyone else – but I 

always temper these nostalgic thoughts with the reality: “Those were 

our good ole days. Today is someone else’s good ole days.” 

I’m not a historian. I’m an English teacher, so I tend to view life 

through the lens of a Tennyson poem like “Ulysses”: “Come, my 

friends, ‘Tis not too late to seek a new world. Though much is taken, 

much abides. And that which we are, we are.” 

Who are you today? 

Our good ole days made us who we are today. I’m a blend of rural 

Pennsylvania, four years of working my butt off to squeeze out that 2.28 

GPA at Penn State and a family life blemished by my father’s infidelity. 

Do we really want to go back? I don’t. It’s fun to reminisce, but I 

like the challenge of creating a brave new world for myself filled with 

geezer frivolities and pre-crypt derring-do (that’s not a misspelling. I 

looked it up). 

If you read my first article for The Vegas Voice, you know I find the 

opposite sex amusing and easy to poke with a sharp stick. How do you 

deal with the opposite sex? 

I’ve found that there’s a huge difference between a widower and a 

divorced guy. Grief vs relief. Loss vs opportunity. 

It’s interesting to see which of those emotions gets in the way of a 

healthy relationship. In my experience, grief is the most difficult to 

deal with. 

Especially unacknowledged grief. But I’m an attentive listener, so 

sometimes we work things out. 

We seniors love to travel. We have the time and means....and 

hopefully, the health. For me, 2024 holds the adventure of cruising 

around the United Kingdom - England, Scotland and Ireland. 

Finally, living in the now means hanging with friends, taking 

advantage of all Southern Nevada has to offer. The Sphere. Silver 

Knights. Smith Center. What’s your “New World?” 

Jane taught high school English and theatre for 30 years. She 

now spends her time being a Toastmaster, enjoying the endless 

entertainment options in our town, attending Pilates classes and 

spoiling her rescue, Mandy. 

January 2024 

Friendship Case - A 

Reader’s Response 

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon 

Thank you to Vegas Voice reader Jon Carpenter, 

for agreeing to print this email. “Why not?” 

he said, “It’s all true.” 

Long time no speak. I read your recent article in The Vegas 

Voice… 

Interesting fact, an ex-employee in my film company back in 

the 80s branched out for himself and put together a 2-hour film of 

Aliens visiting Earth. The night before it was to be shown on Fox in 

1987 it got pulled. 

He even visited Andrews Airforce Base where they have nine 

UFOs in Hanger Six and took photos. An ex-Olympian, he was 

quickly arrested and hauled off for questioning on the base and 

subsequently released. 

His film contained comments from those that had been invited 

to travel with Aliens in their spacecraft. I saw the film and had the 

footage tested and confirmed as authentic. 

Ron Condon became a close friend in Las Vegas, We would lunch 

every few weeks and discuss spiritual elements, UFO and Alien 

matters and world affairs. 

He was a pit boss at the Desert Inn for 40 years and had a very 

special friend, known as Brother Bob, who shared truth about how 

the world really operates, as an inside person of the Committee of 

300 that runs the globe. 

Ron was a very credible guy. In 1965 he was driving from Vegas 

to Pahrump in a rag top and saw an orange light in the distance 

that got bigger and bigger until it was upon the car. He stopped the 

car, which contained two friends, and when the light was shut off 

there in front of the car, was an Alien craft. 

Three Aliens got out and spent about 30 minutes looking and 

touching Ron and his friends very gently. He said that he experienced 

the highest level of love he had ever felt in their presence. Then they 

left and the immense love dissipated. 

Up until his death in 2016 Ron sought that same love to return 

[from the Aliens], and even prayed for it. He never saw them again. 

Ron even took Peyote 68 times in the hope of connecting with them, 

to no avail. 

To contact Ali or for spiritual consultations, coaching, workshops 

and readings, email: alivegasvoice@yahoo.com.

Another Year Down! 

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness 

Whew! We made it through another year 

around the sun. I just celebrated my 79th birthday 

and am so happy to have another year. 

I did accomplish some of 

my goals for 2023 and have 

more for 2024. I don’t do New 

Year Resolutions, I set goals. 

I try my best to accomplish 

them and if not, I don’t sweat 

it. 

If you want to enjoy 2024, 

try to make some changes. 

Don’t be a couch potato, go 

out and make some changes. 

Try to meet new people. 

Smile more - it takes less 

muscles to smile then it takes 

to frown. Besides, when you smile, you feel good and make everyone 

around you feel good too. 

Try to be excited about new things - try a new exercise class. Even 

if you goof up, you will feel better when all is done. I’ve tried various 

classes, even ones I wasn’t sure of and had a blast. 

Try to declutter your home. If it’s something you haven’t used (or 

worn) in quite a while throw it out or donate it to charity. I’ve gone 

through my closets and drawers and gotten rid of clothes either I’m 

tired of or no longer fit right. 

Unfollow negative people on social media. I’ve “unfriended” some 

people who constantly post negative comments, are rude, disgusting or 

I just don’t have anything in common with them anymore. By doing 

so, you’ll feel so much better 

and have a sunnier attitude. 

Try a new craft or hobby. 

I’ve taken up trying to learn 

a ukulele and it really is 

fun! Bought a kid’s music 

book and learning some new 

chords. I never thought I’d be 

such an addict of the ukulele, 

but I find it’s easier than a 

guitar. 

It’s keeping my brain cells 

active! You’re never too old to 

learn something new. 

Enjoy life, as we are not promised tomorrow. BE GRATEFUL - for 

whatever you have, not what you don’t have. 

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. 

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A New Gardening Year 

By: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening 

January marks the commencement of a new 

gardening year. 

2023 had long periods of excessively high 

temperatures and extended drought periods followed by short 

“damaging bursts” of torrential rainfall leading to flash flooding. 

This intense weather pattern led to large numbers of 

plants, (even natives!) to suffer and die! 

In addition to plants, soil is also affected by heat, 

drought and flooding. High pH levels from alkali salt 

buildup can cause plant root systems to stop their 

absorption of needed nutrients such as nitrogen, 

phosphorous, potassium, and iron. 

This leads to stunted growth, yellowing of leaves, 

diminished flowering and increased vulnerability to insect and 

disease damage. In order to prevent harm to your landscapes, there 

are a number of preventative steps that you can take now before the 

growing season begins. 

To lower pH levels, apply sulfur into the soil. This can be done now 

so that in springtime, plant fertilizers will be properly absorbed via the 

plants’ root systems. 

If you lost plants last season due to weather-related issues; replace 

them with heat/ drought tolerant native plants. Gardening centers 

designate which plants address your needs. 

You can modify your irrigation by both adding and repositioning 

drip emitters so that they are located near “active roots” where water 

can be absorbed. As your landscape plants grow, their roots spread 

further from stems and trunks. 

In addition, you can diminish evaporation in the soil and keep 

ground temperatures lower in summer by replacing rock mulch with 

wood chips or compost. 

During last year’s growing season, did the plants’ 

leaves look yellowish with green veins running 

through them? This can be caused by iron-deficiency 

(Chlorosis) which can be caused by poor iron 

absorption. 

Apply chelated iron directly into the soil and water 

thoroughly. Apply now through June. 

If, however, the condition appears during July-August, a special 

“spray-type” iron should be used directly on the leaves. Applying iron, 

when needed, will accelerate photosynthesis and improve plant color 

and health! Finally, complete all pruning before any buddings mark 

the beginning of the new growing season. 

Have a gardening question? Contact me at: Theplantwhisperer28@ 

gmail.com 

Howard Galin is a University of Nevada certified Master 

Gardener who lectures on, and writes about native plants and 

desert landscaping 

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January 2024

Always All-Inclusive 

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures 

Our business model at the Vegas Voyagers, 

when quoting a trip price, has been to give 

a complete, “all in” trip price. Our trip pricing 

always included all taxes and fees and our bus 

transportation when promoting our “Bus to the Boat” cruises. There 

were no additional taxes to add into the price. 

Recently, we have included a beverage package, Wi-Fi internet service 

and all gratuities for the cruise when cruising with Princess Cruise 

Lines. Our trips have truly become all inclusive. 

And is seems our “Voyagers” overall like this concept of paying 

upfront for most of the trip cost. The only aspect of the trip cost not 

included is trip cancellation insurance (which is discretionary) and 

incidental expenses like shore excursions and trips to the spa on board. 

And this “all inclusive” concept has become the trend in the cruise 

industry. Many premium and upscale cruise lines even include shore 

excursions in their all inclusive pricing. 

It is only the mass market (i.e. Carnival and Royal Caribbean) 

that still do not offer an all inclusive pricing option. Gratuities, drink 

packages and Wi-Fi are still offered on an ala carte basis with these 

cruise lines and are extra charges above the basic cruise price. 

It remains a personal preference as to how folks like to pay for their 

cruise vacations. There are those (like me) who don’t want to see a big 

bill at the end of the cruise. However, there are those who like to pay as 

they go and don’t mind a post cruise bill which itemizes all on board 

spending. 

The Vegas Voyagers will continue to offer pricing on as an “all 

inclusive” price as possible. Complete upfront pricing as possible is 

how we will price our trips. And feedback from our trip participants 

overwhelmingly prefer this pricing. Happy and Healthy New Year to all. 

Holly Jolly Spectacular 

A capacity crowd joins in and shares Holly Jolly joy with the cast at 

Sun City MacDonald Ranch last month. Vegas Voice Entertainment 

Director Jonny Bird (on right) leads the performers in the fantastic 

closing number. Joining Jonny were (L to R) Steve McCoy, Rita Lim, 

Nelia Ross and Michael Sinatra. 

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Time to Get Organized 

By: Craig Smith / Exploring Your Roots 

It’s time to make those New Years resolutions. 

Organizing your genealogy research at the 

beginning of the new year is a great idea to start 

afresh and make your research more efficient. 

Here are some tips to help you organize your 

Create a Research 

Plan: 

1. Outline a research 

plan for the year. Identify 

specific goals and the 

steps needed to achieve 

them. 

2. Break down larger 

goals into manageable tasks to stay focused. 

3. Prioritize your research objectives and focus on specific branches 

or individuals. 

Collaborate & Share: 

1. Connect with other researchers or family members to share 

information. 

2. Collaborate on research projects and consider joining genealogy 

forums or online communities. 

Educate Yourself: 

1. Stay updated on new genealogy research methods, tools, and 

resources. 

2. Attend genealogy conferences, webinars, or workshops to enhance 

your skills. 

Organize Physical Records: 

1. If you have physical documents or photos, organize them in a 

systematic way. 

2. Consider digitizing important documents to ensure their 

preservation. 

The key to successful genealogy research is consistency and attention 

to detail. By organizing your genealogy at the beginning of the year, you 

set yourself up for a more productive and enjoyable research experience. 

For those new to genealogy, consider joining a local genealogical 

society. For example, the Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society, 

in partnership with Henderson Libraries, offers numerous classes and 

research opportunities. 

In addition to monthly meetings with guest speakers on a variety of 

topics, the Society is offering a “Beginning Genealogy” course on February 

22, 2024 at the Paseo Verde Library. This class offers the beginning 

researcher an opportunity to learn from experienced genealogists. 

Paseo Verde Library also has the “Heritage Research Room” that 

is dedicated to genealogy research. Many days of the week there are 

volunteers available to assist you with your research. 

Craig Smith is the President of the Clark County Nevada 

Genealogical Society. The Society meets on the third Saturday of 

each month at the Paseo Verde Library in Henderson. Craig can 

be contacted at president@ccngs.org 

January 2024 

Prescott Offers Arizona 

History Capsule 

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World 

Beneath the expansive canopies of more than 

100-year-old trees lies the Sharlot Hall Museum, 

a history capsule museum of exhibits and former governor homes dating 

to Arizona’s territorial days. The museum holds considerable amounts of 

Prescott’s territorial history and additionally maintains the Museum of 

Indigenous People. 

Prescott became Arizona’s Territory capitol in 1864. One hundred 

years later, when Barry Goldwater became the 1964 Republican nominee 

for president, he launched his presidential campaign from the steps of 

Prescott’s Yavapai County Courthouse. 

The capital moved 

from Prescott to Tucson 

in 1867 and then 

returned to Prescott in 

1877, finally settling 

on Phoenix as the 

permanent capital 

in 1889. The three 

Arizona Territory 

capitals reflect 

political changes of 

those territory regions 

as they grew and 

developed. 

Prescott was a boisterous town, handing down a rich history. Many 

times, the rough-and-ready wooden town burned to the ground. 

Doc Holliday and Virgil Earp of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral once 

lived here. Virgil Earp, a Prescott constable in 1878 and Doc Holliday 

appears in the 1880 census records. 

The Yavapai, who split from Patayan groups in about 1300 A.D., are 

considered the original indigenous inhabits. The first recorded European 

contact with the Yavapai was in 1583, when the Spanish came searching 

for gold. 

Permanent European presence started with gold discovery south of 

Prescott in 1863 and soon gold was found in other nearby locations. 

Settlers quickly arrived for the mining, often clashing with the indigenous 

tribes. Their skirmishes caused neighboring Fort Whipple to struggle in 

being territory peace keeper. 

Prescott grew into northern Arizona’s most important city because 

the areas mineral wealth was of such high-quality. The gold quality 

also aided the escalating American Indian Wars, as settlers and natives 

increasingly displayed aggression toward one another. 

Present day Prescott is known for their self-proclaiming “World’s 

Oldest Rodeo” having run continuously since 1888 and brings thousands 

of rodeo fans as tourism augments the economy. 

Kathy draws her articles from a diverse personal background. She 

hopes readers enjoy her column as much as she enjoys the writing and 

sharing.

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Bring Them Home 

By: Liz Breier / This & That 

My first Vegas Voice article appeared in the 

August 2020 issue. I recently looked back 

on the topics I have discussed over the past 3 

plus years and considering the last few months, I 

realize how fortunate we were. 

In retrospect it all seems so unimportant. 

Little did I know how my (our) world would 

change in the literal blink of an eye. 

Just like going from the innocence of 

childhood to the responsibilities of adulthood, 

I woke up on October 7 and realized that the 

world had changed. Maybe not changed, 

but revealed itself to me in a way that was 

so unexpected, and sadly, not a world that I 

thought I lived in. 

I am not so naïve that I was unaware of the 

hatred, jealousy, racism, antisemitism and 

Islamophobia and all the other crazy hatreds 

people dream up to blame someone else or 

some other group for their own misfortunes. 

However, I was not aware that beheadings and 

rapes and burning of children would receive 

applause from the allegedly sane and educated of the world. 

Who would contemplate that society could deteriorate to such depths 

of depravity? If someone told you a few months ago that people would 

applaud barbarism, could you believe it? Would you think such a thing 

was even possible? Condoning and celebrating the atrocities seems 

almost as ugly as the actual acts of brutality. 

I must temper my relief at the release of some hostages as they are 

returned in the most agonizingly slow trickle. Of course, I am thrilled 

that they are reunited with their families but 

am frightened for their future. 

Is it even possible to live a normal life again? 

How carefree can those children ever be? What 

will haunt them in their dreams? Will they even 

recover physically from the torments? 

If you have ever been unfortunate to suffer a 

trauma, you know that you never fully recover. 

What those hostages have endured is far 

worse than most experiences any of us can 

imagine. The long-term effects of the Hamas 

attack reduce me to tears for Israel as it will live 

on in the hearts and minds of the victims, their 

loved ones, and the entire country. 

Jews everywhere are now living in an 

alternate universe. We must now suffer the 

daily torrent of hatred spewed at rallies calling 

for genocide. 

Hamas proudly broadcast their rape and 

murders and yet there are deniers. Municipal leaders are denying 

Jewish religious symbols and lighting of menorahs to avoid showing 

“favoritism.” 

Ivy League university presidents are claiming that a rally calling for the 

mass murder of Jews is not hate speech (unless or until action is actually 

taken because it depends on the “context”). One such individual, Sally 

Kornbluth, is herself a Jew – I am embarrassed and ashamed of her. 

Perhaps, keeping the Saudi funds coming into the University coffers 

is more important than standing up for what is right by condemning 

individuals (students and professors) who are bullying and intimidating 

Jewish students. I cannot comprehend how individuals with so much 

education can be so ignorant. 

I fear that the worst is yet to come. While we remain hopeful for the 

freedom of all the hostages, I can foresee that Hamas will never want 

to release the women to attest to the brutality they suffered or any of the 

remaining hostages because they are a security blanket for Hamas. 

I pray I am wrong – I would never be so grateful to be mistaken. 

Peace is not likely to come to Israel any time soon. Hamas has declared 

that they would gladly attack again as they did on October 7 and that they 

would do it repeatedly. 

Jews outside of Israel go about our days with friends and family and 

all the mundane errands we must perform to survive, but never, ever is 

the thought of our brothers and sisters far from our thoughts. They are 

always in our hearts as we pray to Bring Them Home. 

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It’s Who You Know 

By: Mark Richards / Games & Shows 

Here are “clues” to famous people. How many 

can you get? Write their name and check the 

answers below. 

1. In the movies, he was The Little Tramp______ 

2. Known as the man of a thousand faces _______ 

3. Story teller named the Cowboy Philosopher________ 

4. He broke the sound barrier in 1947___________ 

5. Former PLO leader__________ 

6. He shot Ronald Reagan_______ 

7. American chess grandmaster at the age of 15 _______ 

8. The Bard of Avon_______ 

9. Wild West Show sharp shooter________ 

10. Long Island Lolita______ 

11. Million Dollar Mermaid aqua-movie star______ 

12. Presidential brother who had a beer named after him______ 

13. Newspaper editor who said “Go West Young Man”______ 

14. Pilot lost over the Pacific in 1937______ 

15. American professional boxer known as the Brown Bomber______ 

16. Only U.S. president on Mt. Rushmore with a mustache______ 

17. Besides Groucho, and Harpo, who was the 3 rd Marx Brother______ 

18. World War II Army General who said “I shall return”______ 

ANSWERS 

1. Charlie Chaplain, 2. Lon Chaney, Sr., 3. Will Rogers, 4. Chuck 

Yeager, 5. Yasser Arafat, 6. John Hinkley, Jr., 7. Bobby Fischer, 8. 

William Shakespeare, 9. Annie Oakley, 10. Amy Fisher, 11. Esther 

Williams, 12. Billy Carter, 13. Horace Greely, 14. Amelia Earhart, 15. 

Joe Louis 16. Teddy Roosevelt, 17. Chico, 18. Douglas MacArthur 

It Takes Two To Tango 

By: Lauren Tallman / Erotic Las Vegas 

Chin up, chest out, look into your partner’s eyes, 

and float across the floor dancing the sensual 

tango. Enjoy the moments of intimacy, without 

strings attached, while escaping into an exotic world. 

The fluidity and cat-like staccato bring drama into the stimulating 

dance. Movements are slow and arousing, the music drawing you into 

dips, dives, and turns. 

“We change lives through dance,” Tiffany Higgins, co-owner of the 

franchise at the Las Vegas Arthur Murray Dance Center in Henderson, 

said. “We have new and experienced dancers aged 50-80 who come here 

for exercise, meet people, make friends, and build confidence. We had an 

85-year-old woman who danced here until the age of 100. She told others, 

‘If you want to stay young, dance.’” 

Dancing is a hobby and a healthy habit, improving the dancer’s 

balance and brain function. At the Center, seniors are taught the sexy 

Argentine Tango, the Cha-cha, Salsa, Swing, and Latin Bachata by highly 

trained teachers. Dance students connect with old and new partners 

learning steps, techniques, and passionate gestures. 

Seniors come for date nights, four to five times a week, dancing the 

flowing Foxtrot, weaving Waltz, measured Mambo, or rhythmic Rumba. 

Many dance to the high-speed Hustle, or the let-loose Line Dancing. 

Dancers also participate in the four major dance events held annually 

at the Center. 

“Argentine Tango is different from other social dances, like Ballroom 

Tango,” reports Bryarly McEachern with the VTDigger. “First, there is the 

embrace. In Ballroom, partners arch their upper bodies away from each 

other, but in Argentine Tango, the chests lean in, even touching if you are 

using the close embrace. 

“People who have found their way to Argentine Tango are unabashed 

in telling you what they love about the dance. Some have found their 

soulmate through tango, others say that it rekindled their love for life, 

and many claim that Tango has made them a better person, transforming 

their relationships to themselves and others.” 

Nothing is more titillating than the physical touch when dancing the 

tango. Book a class, raise your arm out to the side, rest your hand in your 

partner’s, and dance the language of love. 

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Lauren Tallman is founder of the Erotic Writers Group of Las Vegas 

and author of “Harem of the Dragon,” “Come Again?,” and “How 

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