On behalf of all of us here at Anthem Opinions...
May all of you...
Sun City Anthem
Monday, December 31, 2018
Sunday, December 30, 2018
A Musical Good-Bye to 2018
For those of you who were at the December 27th Dennis Bono Show, Co-Host (and Sun City Anthem resident) Corrie Sachs chose a song to open the show...and...close 2018.
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I had never heard it before, and the melody and lyrics were so touching, I thought this would be the perfect way in which to end yet another year.
I was to learn from my friend, Dennis Bono, that it was a song recorded by Barry Manilow.
...and with that in mind....this is our way of saying farewell to 2018.
To all of you, from all of us at Anthem Opinions...
"It's Just Another New Years Eve"
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Are you Ready for the Best in College Football ?
Are you a college football fan?
It's the best time of the year to watch the best of the best face off against each other.
So...sit back, fire up the Barbie, grab a few "cold ones", and enjoy it all.
It's the best time of the year to watch the best of the best face off against each other.
So...sit back, fire up the Barbie, grab a few "cold ones", and enjoy it all.
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NCAA Championship
Schedules
Gonna Start Getting Cold...Some Advice on Frozen Pipes
What to Do if Your Pipes Freeze
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"Mr. Fix-It's World of Home Improvement"
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Back to Reality...Sun City Anthem Restaurant Folly will Likely Proceed Due to Biased Poll Results
The Effect of a Financially Unsophisticated
Community Decision
The Queen
&
Her Board Servants
The Queen
&
Her Board Servants
Sunday, December 23, 2018
For Those Who Support "Rudolph"
If any of you have been watching the news recently, you may have been made aware that a number of Christmas songs have been deemed "politically incorrect".
The first to make the news was "Baby It's Cold Outside", and claimed to express "harassment" toward ladies.
What never made the news is that it was the other way around in a 1949 movie entitled "Neptune's Daughter"....when a man became a "victim".
Well now, that was just the beginning of the "loonies" escaping the bin, but they eventually went too far when that same bunch decided to take aim at "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", when he too would make the "condemned" list, this time for "bullying"...
...and to those who want to take Rudolph away from me...
...and every other 72 year old "kid" in this world...
...I dedicate this article !
Just Where Did the Song
"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Enjoy Christmas at The Strip Before the Tourists Arrive
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Got a Problem with a Poddy ? We Have a Check List How to Fix It !
What's the Toilet Doing Wrong ?
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Monday, December 17, 2018
Former Sun City Anthem Board Member Says Good-Bye to a Dedicated Resident
Tribute
to Tim Stebbins
by
Jim Mayfield
Former Board Vice-President
Former Finance Committee Chairman
Sun City Anthem
When
Sara and I closed on our home in SCA ten years ago, members of the
Board approached me to serve on the Finance Committee.
The following
spring, the Board appointed me to the Finance Committee.
During my
first year on the Finance Committee, I learned two fundamental
lessons.
One, Nevada laws and regulations to protect homeowner
associations (“HOAs”) are different, indeed more convoluted, than
what I experienced in the other states.
Two, enforcement by the State
of the laws and regulations designed to protect Nevada homeowners is
negligible.
While
climbing up the leaning curve on Nevada homeowner laws, regulations
and their enforcement, I was mentored by three experienced,
knowledgeable people at SCA, one of whom was Tim Stebbins.
This
week, Tim passed away.
I will miss Tim, and SCA has lost a valuable
member of our community who devoted much time to protecting the
rights of SCA homeowners.
Besides his knowledge and faithful
devotion to attending SCA Board meetings and Nevada Real Estate
Division (“NRED”) board meetings, Tim brought a pleasant, cordial
countenance to his efforts.
Plus, no matter how many times he was
disappointed by SCA Board members and NRED officials, he quietly and
methodically continued his efforts to understand Nevada laws and to
protect the rights of SCA homeowners.
Tim also generously gave of
his time to educate and mentor new members of the SCA Board and
committees.
Public
apathy, ignorance of the law, and disregard for the law because you
can get away with it , are undermining good government from Washington,
DC to SCA.
Tim’s examples of civic responsibility, standing for
respect for the law, and holding persons accountable who are
entrusted with governance are attributes from which all of us can
learn and should emulate.
Farewell
to a much-appreciated mentor and an admired example of civic
responsibility and courteous behavior.
Holidays Sadly Bring Unwelcome Visits to Many Unsuspecting Homes
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Sunday, December 16, 2018
A Tribute to A Man Whose Contributions to a Community Never Ceased
Sun City Anthem Loses
a
Friend
It is with the deepest sadness that Anthem Opinions reports the passing of a man who, in our opinion, was the greatest "unsung hero" who has ever resided in Sun City Anthem...
Tim Stebbins
For those of us who were privileged to know this kind and gentle man, Tim was "always there" to show his love for Sun City Anthem, whether it be...
...attending almost all Board meetings...
... traveling 15 miles each way to attend many Nevada Real Estate Division sessions...
...journeying to Carson City every two years to lobby members of the State Legislature and Senate to obtain more favorable rights for HOA homeowners...
.. and joining numerous Community Committee meeting sessions...
...all of which were solely intended to MAKE SUN CITY ANTHEM a "better place" for all.
...attending almost all Board meetings...
... traveling 15 miles each way to attend many Nevada Real Estate Division sessions...
...journeying to Carson City every two years to lobby members of the State Legislature and Senate to obtain more favorable rights for HOA homeowners...
.. and joining numerous Community Committee meeting sessions...
...all of which were solely intended to MAKE SUN CITY ANTHEM a "better place" for all.
Rana Goodman & TIm Stebbins
His knowledge of NRS 116 was remarkable, and was often contacted by many in the community for his advice.
We at Anthem Opinions were honored by his writing a number of helpful articles over the years pertaining to a topic he embodied:
Proper & fair governance of a Homeowners Association according to Nevada law
Of course no one will ever forget the non-stop purge and obsession by an alternative blogger and many of his disturbed readers, in addition to, those members of various past Boards who relentlessly pursued destroying this man's character again and again, year after year...
...to cover up their costly and inept decisions.
And for those distasteful actions, a lesson should be learned as to the amount of destruction and constant insults individuals can inflict on another simply because of disagreement while that person's sole intention was exposing problems in order that they may be solved.
...to cover up their costly and inept decisions.
And for those distasteful actions, a lesson should be learned as to the amount of destruction and constant insults individuals can inflict on another simply because of disagreement while that person's sole intention was exposing problems in order that they may be solved.
Those of us residing in Sun City Anthem know how terribly Tim Stebbins suffered immeasurable embarrassment when he and Bob Frank were arrested for a trumped up charge of filing a false police report...
Bob Frank & Tim Stebbins
...a charge that was subsequently dismissed by the court.
His crime?
Trying to expose the incompetence of Sun City Anthem's improperly retaining funds that should have been returned to property owners...
...that resulted in Sun City Anthem's incurring an IRS fine of $100,000 plus accounting and legal fees.
Knowing Tim Stebbins for the 13+ years of my residence in Sun City Anthem, there is no greater honor that can be given this man than...
...realizing his dream of a competent, corrupt-free, and resident friendly Sun City Anthem.
...realizing his dream of a competent, corrupt-free, and resident friendly Sun City Anthem.
He tried to his final day in believing that dream could someday come true.
Tim was truly the "Don Quixote" of Sun City Anthem.
He believed in the goodness of people.
In short...
Tim Stebbins was a GOOD MAN.
Tim Stebbins was a GOOD MAN.
He never wavered in his dedication to truth and honesty no matter what consequences he ever experienced.
He placed meaning in the saying coined by George Bernard Shaw:
God bless you Tim Stebbins.
You will be missed by every person who believes in honesty, integrity, and a fighting spirit filled with kindness without malice.
Your dedication and humility should be the standard of all who ever serve their community.
Claudia & Tim Stebbins
How can we properly honor this man's memory?
By simply making his one Sun City Anthem dedication come true...
...electing a different type of Board who, unlike those who have dominated the past, will honor and respect those they represent.
Our deepest sympathy to his lovely wife, Claudia.
Want to express a thought about Tim?
Send it to us at:
scaopinions@gmail.com
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From Rana Goodman...to...Anthem Opinions
Tim and I had been friends for many years and I will miss not only his friendship and advice on HOA issues, but also the sweet, kind, soft spoken man that he was. -
From Mary Lee Duley...to...Anthem Opinions
Tim Stebbins truly was the “unsung hero” of Sun City Anthem and those taking the time to attend meetings, would have heard Tim’s attempts at educating the SCA Board of Directors, Staff, and residents.
Tim was one of the most honest, knowledgeable, caring, considerate, and RESPECTFUL residents I met in SCA.
He, graciously, pointed out specific laws that were being ignored or broken to the attention of the SCA Board and Staff, and requested compliance to all laws governing our HOA.
Tim was the most knowledgeable resident on NRS116 in our community and was always available to research further and get answers for any questions about SCA and NRS116 issues that residents were concerned about.
I could elaborate for hours but, suffice to say, he will be greatly missed more than words can say.
His passing is a tremendous loss to us as friends and to the entire SCA community.
Tim’s love for SCA and his quest for the “best run HOA” was endless and his efforts were greatly appreciated.
In my opinion, the NEW residents of SCA will have NO idea that the reference to NRS116 is the state statutes that govern ALL Home Owners Associations. Sadly, they will not have Tim to call or anyone with his vast expertise.
Dick said it best…”Tim will be missed by every person who believes in honesty, integrity, and a fighting spirit filled with KINDNESS without malice.
Our hearts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with Claudia, Tim’s lovely wife.
R.I.P. Tim
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Sun City Anthem Restaurant Poll...A Final Critique
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"Nevada Know How"
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Vegas Voice Needs Your Help in Governor Rejecting Judge for Appellate Court Appointment
Applicant for Nevada Appellate Court
Must be Stopped
Your Help is Needed
Judge Charles Hoskin
The
judge that presided and is responsible for the guardianship scandal
(and was subsequently removed from all cases) , Charles Hoskin, has the audacity to
submit his application to be selected to the Nevada Court of Appeals.
For
him to seek a promotion (instead of an indictment) would be an insult
to all the work & efforts The
Vegas Voice and
Rana Goodman have accomplished in the guardianship scandal.
Rana
Goodman is asking for your help and assistance, as well as, guidance
in alerting the public through social media to immediately submit an
email in opposition.
We
need to get 500 of
these letters to the Commission by no later than 1/4/19.
If we can "stop" his appointment, it would be a godsend to seniors everywhere.
Can you imagine one of our guardianship cases going to the appellate court with him on the bench?
This is The Vegas Voice draft of the letter to the Judicial committee tasked with picking the top three applicants.
Those three will then be sent to Governor-elect Steve Sisolak for him to name the new Appellate judge.
Below is a sample of the email we suggest you send to the individuals listed below.
Both are members of the Judicial Committee charged with recommending the top three candidates to the Governor for selection.
The email addresses are below: Your help would be sincerely appreciated.
Robin
Sweet
Debra
Crews
Attached
please find my letter in opposition to the appointment of Charles
Hoskin to the Nevada Court of Appeals.
Kindly
include my letter to the Commission as opposing this individual and making it a permanent part of the written public
comments regarding this individual applicant's (non)qualifications.
Thank
you
Your
name here
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From Rana Goodman...to... Anthem Opinions
Please copy Rana Goodman at:
Rana@thevegasvoice.net
...so that we can track the amount of letters going in.
Thank you all so very much for pitching in.
We cannot let this man make it to the Appellate Court.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Former Sun City Anthem Director Warns Current Restaurant Poll Sets Precedent for Future Special Assessments & Negative Real Estate Reaction
Restaurant Poll
A Last Ditch Plea to Please Vote
by
Jim Mayfield
Former 2 Term Sun City Anthem Board Vice President
Former Chair of the Sun City Anthem Finance Committee
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Keeping "Fido" Safe
Plants Toxic to Dogs
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