Two More Long Standing
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Looking Back at The Vegas Glory Days
With the many Las Vegas Strip Shows recently
closing, the nostalgia of "Old Vegas" continues to
dwindle day by day.
After all, when you see the "Elvis" impersonators strolling the Strip, many of those
walking alongside you are now too young to remember the magnitude he had on the
"Entertainment Capital of the World". Next August will be 40 years since his
passing.
On December 31st yet another "modern version" of a
"flash from the past" will close as well....
Why the melancholy over this particular
show?
...because it represents the end of an age that
Steve Wynn made a valiant attempt to preserve....
...yet a younger public no longer would
appreciate and support...
The Las Vegas
Showgirl
But in the words of another famous Broadway production...
There is "one brief shining moment" in
our "Camelot" that will forever be burned in their
memory...
A show that closed in
2009...
Follies Bergere
Remembered
...and there's a couple locations where
you can enjoy those memories of days gone by.
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Saturday, October 22, 2016
They're Dancing in Chicago
On Behalf of All those
who hail from
The Windy
City !
The Curse of the Goat
is Now Over
Chicago Cubs Manager Joe
Maddon
&
Billy
On to
Cleveland
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From Jan Fanning...to...Anthem Opinions
The Cubs season was unbelievable. We watched every game. Saw the young players grow in maturity and skill. Saw Grandpa Ross shock us with unbelievable maneuvers! Montero with a Grand Slam!!
When the playoffs were over and they were showing the crowds at Wrigley...I cried. I couldn't figure it out why was I crying? Could it be that all my life growing up in Chicago I never believed this could happen, and it did???
So through my tears I thought of my Mother-in-Law, Violet who was the biggest Cubs fan of all, who passed many years ago. Would she be looking down and smiling too? Hell yes!
All Cubs fans thought this would never happen and it did.
Thank you Cubs for the best Baseball season of my life and ..........just 4 more!!!!
Go Cubs!
What's Going on in Our Hometown this Week
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Woman Caught on Camera...But...Not Apprehended
US Bank
in Smith's Grocery
Store
Robbed
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Looking at Successful Retirement Means Not Making Certain Simple Mistakes
10 Worst Mistakes People Make
After Retirement
from
"The Financial
World"
1) Not Changing Lifestyle After Retirement
Among the biggest mistakes
retirees make is not adjusting their expenses to their new budget dependent
life.
Those who have worked for many years usually
find it hard to reconcile with the fact that food, clothing and entertainment
expenses should be adjusted because they are no longer earning the same amount
of money as they were while in the work force. For example, you might need to do
a little less dining out and learn to enjoy more home cooked
meals.
Many retirees also tend to forget to take into
account healthcare and long term care costs that usually come into play as a
person ages. If you have never considered this before, it’s time to talk to a
trusted financial planner to iron out your retirement planning. With some
appropriate adjustments to your budgeting and proper planning, you’ll
make sure you are set for any eventuality.
2) Failing to Move to More Conservative Investments
Once you have retired, you
can’t afford large negative
swings in your savings.
You regularly hear financial advisors
recommending a long term strategy and touting the strategy of leaving money in
the market regardless of the ups and downs. That’s because over time, the
market, while very volatile at times, has historically ended up rising in the
long term. When you retire however, you have to think more short term as you
will need to access the cash. It’s still probably smart to keep some money in
more aggressive growth investments, but not nearly at the level you did when you
were younger. A financial advisor can offer advice on how your investments
should be diversified. You might not make as huge gains in net worth, but you
will be protected.
3) Applying for Social Security Too Early
Just because you are
already eligible to apply for Social Security at 62 does not mean you should. If
you start taking benefits at age 62 will get you about 25% less than what you
would get on your full retirement age of 66. You will also get 32% less than if
you wait until age 70.
If you have the means to pay your bills, try to
delay your application for retirement benefits for a few years more. The benefit
increase is maxed out by 70 years old and will not increase any further, so
that’s the target age you should shoot for.
4) Spending Too Much Money Too Soon
Before finalizing your
retirement, you must take into consideration that you will only be living on a
fixed amount of money.
Oftentimes the amount of retirement savings
looks pretty large, but retirees must keep in mind that money will have to last
a very long time – hopefully a very, very long time!
Avoid the temptation to spend large chunks of
that nest egg early in retirement. The temptation to spend your money can be
almost irresistible, but discipline is vital. Depleting your money beyond the
interest that it earns will hurt the principal and would leave you with nothing
after just a few years.
5) Failure To Be Aware Of Frauds and Scams
Retirees unfortunately are among the
most targeted for scams. Be sure to consult an advisor prior to making any
investment or laying out a large amount of cash on anything. Scammers will prey
upon your desire to grow your savings.
Even if you are not retired or about to retire, always keep
a certain level of skepticism when it comes to the investments being presented
to you. Do your research first: ask about it and search for it online. You might
just find out that this whole system is just an elaborate way for people to get
money out of you.
6) Cashing Out Pension Too Soon
Retirees are easily swayed
by the promise of a higher return once they try to put their money on a
particular investment vehicle thus pushing them to cash out their entire
pension.
This is not always the best move to make:
investments are highly unpredictable and it can be difficult to look for one
that could pay just as much, or even more, as the pension over the long
term.
Remember that cashing out on a pension early
oftentimes comes at a big cost. Be extremely wary and weigh your options well.
The longer your life, the more you are going to miss out on the benefits of the
pension if you have cashed out early.
7) Not Being Effective Tax-Wise During Retirement
Having multiple retirement
accounts may sound ideal but you have to remember that each retirement account
is being taxed differently.
If you do not find a way to take out your money
from your assets and your accounts, you could end up paying more taxes that you
actually have to.
Finding the most cost-efficient way of being
taxed during retirement is a complicated manner so you might want to make sure
that you have a trusted financial planner to help you along the
way.
8) Supporting Adult Working
Children
Family is often hard to
refuse, but you have to remember that your savings are fixed for the most part
and your ability to earn back money taken from savings is greatly diminished in
retirement.
Your children are going to be much better
equipped to recover from financial difficulties. Unless you are really sure you
have the money to spare, avoid giving large monetary gifts or loans, especially
if you are already out of the work force.
Remember that you will no longer be earning the
same as you did when you still had a job. It is expected that your expenses will
have already gone down by this time. This means that whatever money you get
should be enough to cover only your personal expenses.
9) Being House-Rich but Cash-Poor
People often pay for their
mortgage for most of their life and, by the time they retire, end up with a lot
of equity in the home and with little cash left.
While houses appreciate in value, the costs of
upkeep including taxes, utilities, services, repairs and maintenance is too much
for a retiree to handle.
Once you have decided to get out of the work
force, it is assumed that your children should have already moved out of your
house.
You can downsize your living expenses by
selling your house and moving in to a smaller home that you can afford.
You can also invest the remaining money on more
predictable income in order to support your new retirement
lifestyle.
10) Not Staying Active Socially and Physically
Possibly one of the worst
things you can do when you retire is become reclusive and
inactive.
It’s important to maintain social connections
and frequently enjoy the company of friends and family or join social groups and
activities that will enable social interaction with peers.
The mind is like a muscle – if it is not
exercised, its capabilities will fade.
So in addition to continuing some sort of
regular exercise habit, seniors should also exercise their brains.
Reading books, solving puzzles and just simply
engaging in conversation are all great ways to keep the brain sharp and
functioning well into later life.
Becoming reclusive and spending a lot of time
in front of the television, while on occasion may offer relaxation, should not
monopolize your time.
Keeping active will not only help keep you
mentally sharp and physically healthy, but will also elevate your mood and help
you be happy well into your golden years!
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From Robert Nusser...to...Anthem Opinions
We have many friends that suffer from mistake #8.
IMHO you are doing your children a did-service by your continuation of support....emergencies are one thing - but paying for their expenses like gasoline an cell phones is a recipe for disaster...they need to realize that the National Bank of Mommy and Daddy won't be around forever!
More and More Strip Productions Continuing to Close
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
A Secret to Keep Bananas Ripe for a Longer Period of Time
Who doesn't love
a tasty ripe banana ?
The problem is trying to keep they from
spoiling...and of course, we know a trick how to do it
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Monday, October 17, 2016
Latest Valley Dining Venues
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Sunday, October 16, 2016
Looks Like We're Gonna Have an NFL stadium
Governor Signs Bill to Entice
Raiders to Las Vegas
Raiders to Las Vegas
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
Storing Groceries
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Sunday, October 2, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Is Sun City Anthem Being Policed Properly?
Another Home Break-In
Reported
in
Sun City
Anthem
A reader has informed us that on Thursday, September 29th between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, another burglary / break-in has occurred in Sun City Anthem....
...this time in Mountain View Village....
...where it was reported that the offender(s)
broke through the front door of a home, ransacked the entire house, and stole
the homeowner's car.
The owner was thankfully not home at the time.
It's also been reported that a neighbor witnessed
two young Hispanic individuals believed to be in their 20s flee the
residence.
Henderson Police have indicated that the recent
rash of break-ins have occurred between 10:00am and 5:00pm, and if you witness
cars suspiciously canvassing your street, be vigilant and call 311
immediately reporting it to the police.
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From Renee Rosenberg....to...Anthem Opinions
I am sorry to report that Mountain View had another break in on October 10th.
When I spoke to the policeman and asked was there another break in-he was very nonchalant and said yes, but nothing was in the house.
Who cares seemed to be his attitude.
Just the fact that our homes are being assaulted now weekly !!!
They broke in thru the patio door.
I don’t feel the police are taking this serious enough.
Something has to be done about this.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
A Resident Looks Closely at Sun City Anthem's 9/27/16 Restaurant Work Shop
Our "notorious" Robert N. attended the Restaurant Meeting at Anthem Center on September 27th...
...and as always...
...we appreciate his "brutal honesty" in deciding to tell us what he witnessed !
A Formal Restaurant Swan Song?
by Robert N.
I was
at an interesting and well-attended meeting on Tuesday where Residents could
expound their thoughts about the continuing saga of the SCA Restaurant.
The
usual suspects were present: the full HOA
Board was in attendance.
Sandy Seddon was also at
the Head Table and, I must report, did an excellent job in
the coordination of Residents who wanted to make a statement.
Now, I
readily admit, I did NOT take any nefarious recordings of the proceedings, nor
did I take copious notes at the meeting; however I can readily make some astute
and honest observations based on my memory.
Only about +/- 2 dozen Residents
approached the microphone to voice their
opinion(s) about the future of a restaurant at Sun
City Anthem.
-virtually NO ONE wants yet another “formal” restaurant at Sun City
Anthem; over the years there have been five (5) failed
restaurants.
(A definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and
over and hoping the outcome will be different !)
-virtually NO ONE wants to have a dues increase to subsidize a
restaurant venture; one gentleman offered a cost analysis and stated that
it would cost SCA (e.g. you and me-the
Residents) $15,000 to $20,000 per MONTH to subsidize a formal
restaurant.
-one individual, who spoke to the Nevada Real Estate Board, was
concerned that opening any restaurant to the public would violate our Public
Offering Statement that identifies our restaurant as an “amenity” (e.g.
something for the enjoyment of RESIDENTS and GUESTS
only).
-a MAJORITY of the attendees looked forward to having an “informal
eatery” available for their use and enjoyment. This “informal eatery”
DOES NOT need a culinary Chef – all it needs is a cook who knows how to make a
good sandwich, a good burger, or a good salad.
-a MAJORITY of the attendees also pined for some type of
‘entertainment’ on a Friday or Saturday night that would serve as a
‘draw’ for the ‘informal eatery’.
-it was split whether there should or should not be some type of
gambling at the ‘informal eatery’ (e.g. video poker); some speakers
stated that this ‘informal eatery’ would only be successful IF there was some
type of gambling – other speakers were of the opinion that if the prospective
Lessee was an experienced Restaurateur, gambling would not be necessary.
-if an ‘informal eatery’ is in place, it MUST offer take-out
service – this would make a lot of sense; on those nights you don’t feel
like cooking and don’t feel like ‘going out to dinner’, you would have an option
to get some (simple) food locally (without driving down Eastern
Ave.)
-I also note that some individuals made the FALSE and MISLEADING statement that the presence of a
restaurant will help to maintain our property values. EVERYONE gets a
copy of the “Spirit magazine”; enclosed in that mailing is an insert from Proudfit Realty that reported in July, 2014 the Median
Sales Price of a home in SCA was $176 per
square foot; in July, 2016 the average Median Sales Price of a home in SCA was $178 per square foot – our Median Sales Price INCREASED after the restaurant
closed.
I found it very interesting that, present at this meeting, there
was one or more individuals who were staunch supporters to continue the Formal
Restaurant Debacle; one of the individuals had also taken the time to
prepare a ‘White Wash Paper’ supporting a formal
restaurant. Although they had the ample opportunity to forward their view
publicly at the meeting – they were silent.
I
would certainly hope that our current HOA
Board takes ALL the comments expounded at this meeting under proper
consideration – clearly, the Residents HAVE SPOKEN
!
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From David Strand...to...Anthem Opinions
Good morning and thank you for your website.
I attended the meeting on Tuesday and came away with a funny smell of another restaurant failure.
Most of the speakers addressed what type of restaurant we should have and not whether or not we should have or can even afford one. Several residents who spoke are somewhat new to SCA and have no idea what has happened in the past. I heard suggestions of surveys, sending out RFQs to restaurants and other previously failed attempts to reopen a restaurant.
In addition to the lack of background information, so many attendees seem to know very little if anything about running a business especially a restaurant. Twice I heard people suggest offering the space to an established restaurant so they can use it as a write off; I have never heard of a restaurant ever looking for a new way to lose money. Margins are too thin.
Self management was suggested as if it is as easy as hiring a couple waitresses and a cook. The restaurant business has one of the highest employment turnover rates. The speakers who proposed this have no idea about what having employees requires: Wages, Workers Comp, liability insurance, background checks and on and on and on. I must say, most of the group has tunnel vision when it comes to this restaurant situation.
There were a couple of speakers who did talk about the financial burden of having a restaurant. One gentleman said it all: Most restaurants fail in the first year. And the most poignant statement was from the same person who stated that SCA is a HOA not a country club. Enough said. -
From Vincent Bertolone...to...Anthem Opinions
I believe that having a coffee and gelato bar where the current bar is would be a big draw and would be utilized all day.
I also support an informal eatery as an amenity.
Agree that no chef needed, just a good cook.
Take out is a good idea.
We have people at the center all day long. People want to stop in for snacks after cards, classes, swimming etc.
The cost must be competitive or residents will not utilize the restaurant.
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It makes me laugh when a "White Paper Con Artist" tries to paint a negative picture of Anthem Opinions in light of the detailed Four Part written presentation we published critiquing another of his ridiculous and financially destructive propositions.
His latest tripe of course brought out the fact that the "vast" number of 200 people showed up at a meeting...comparing it to the usual paltry sum of 25 -30 that normally attend such functions.
...conveniently not mentioning that many of them were from the same household.
I might point out to those who believe that is some "awesome amount", it's merely...2.8% of the total units in Sun City Anthem.
Or...when the total population of approximately 10,000 is considered...
...that percentage drops to 2%.
And yes, that means that 98% of the unit owners "didn't give a hoot" or were unable to attend for various reasons.
Of course, what he also omitted was that NO ONE spoke positively as to the "self-management" idea which he laughingly promoted.
Somehow it was Anthem Opinions that brought out a BARE BONES break even would require an annual expenditure of between $300,000 and $360,000...
...sums never brought out in the "white paper con"...
..which proves he is either DECEPTIVE...
...or just plain IGNORANT... when it comes to matters concerning dollars and cents.
Based on his track record, we'll go with both !
As to attendance, Anthem Opinions has a number of individuals who assist us in our reporting, greatly alleviating our time in order to allow us to somehow ENJOY OUR LIFE, and have a HEALTHY MARRIAGE.
Frankly, Anthem Opinions made it quite plain that we consider this restaurant idea a complete LOSING PROPOSITION to our entire association.
Our detailed analysis spoke loudly WITH INTELLIGENT DETAILS as to WHY we feel the way we do...
...with between 1,800 to 2,000 visits to our site after EACH AND EVERY ARTICLE.
And...not surprisingly, a number of the supposed 35 people who did choose to speak...
...UTILIZED THE INFORMATION from OUR ARTICLES.
But despite everything...unlike Anthem Opinions...
What "Mr. White Paper Con" never mentioned was that THE DECISION SHOULD BELONG TO THE PEOPLE....
...objects "White Paper Con BUREAUCRATS" look at as pawns to be used toward a private end. -
From Marty Winger...to...Anthem Opinions
Dick,
I'm hoping the "NO RESTAURANT" people outnumbered those who want EVERYONE to pay for their convenience even though having a "full service model" would never ever work, and Robert N's version of insanity is completely valid. -
From Carolyn Schmalz...to...Anthem Opinions
I definitely am NOT in favor of any kind of restaurant. Or an increase in dues to pay for one.
I just can’t believe the Board doesn’t get the message after 5 failed restaurants.
I would be curious to their answer to that.
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Four more games to win and I'm ready for heaven !
Go Cubs !
Literally unreal.
I must be dreaming !
God does exist !
Last night was for you, buddy.
But the best part was the call from his wife, Linda.
After lingering in an emergency room waiting to be admitted, with what I assume, having tubes attached in every imaginable place...
...JD refused to be taken to his room until the end of the game.
Even possible death was not as important as watching the Cubs win a National League Championship.
Now that...gives new meaning to the definition...
DIE HARD fan.
Now...get out of there. You have one day to get well.
Series starts Tuesday.
From Mary Lee Duley...to...Anthem Opinions
GO CUBS!!!!!!
TO SAY I AM THRILLED FOR YOU IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!!!!