Mirrors Make a Room
Look Larger
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"Mr. Fix-It's World of Home
Improvement"
Sun City Anthem
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Memorial Day Should Awaken Politicians Regarding Vets
Nevada Ranks Poorly as Place for Military Retirees
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Has Your Car Airbag Been Recalled ?
Takata Air Bag
Recall
Is your car affected
?
We have information to check if your
auto is subject to recall.
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Part Two of our Air Travel Series
This is the second of our FOUR PART
series on the do's and don't's of travel.
Today we'll
discuss....
The ABCs of Foreign
Air Travel
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"Why Didn't I Think
About That ? ....Tips"
Latest News in Dining Venues Around Town
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"Dining Bargains for Sun City Anthem
Residents"
Monday, May 18, 2015
Money Savings and Conservation Tips
Summer may not "officially" begin until late June, but as far as the Southern Nevada Water Authority...it began on May 1st.
And...they have some
great....
Summer Landscape Tips
Business Taxes the Biggest Target for Increasing State Revenue
Sandoval Pushes for
Largest Tax Hike in Nevada History
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Western "Wonder" has Fascinating Story
Did
Ya Know ?
(part 4)
How Hoover Dam Got its Name
How Hoover Dam Got its Name
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"History
and Holidays"
Public Employee Pension System in Desperate Need of Reform
Nevada Pension Plan Comes Under Attack
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Saturday, May 16, 2015
What's Going on in our Hometown this week?
Henderson
Happenings
May 17th
thru May 23rd
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Dining Venues a'Plenty Around the Valley
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"Dining Bargains for Sun City Anthem
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Everything Must Go...and it Starts Today
Riviera Liquidation Sale Begins May 14th
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Travel Tips...The First of A Four Part Series
The summer season is rapidly approaching and for
many of us, that means traveling....locally to see family...or taking that
special vacation to that place you always wanted to
see.
We have a Four Part Series of article on
TRAVELING...by air, covering domestic and foreign travel along with some helpful
tips on how and what to pack.
We hope you enjoy Part
One...
The ABCs of
Local Air Travel
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"Why Didn't I Think
About That ? ....Tips"
Monday, May 11, 2015
New Four Part Travel Series Promises Great Tips in Air Travel
A Four Part Air Travel
Series
It's May...the sun will shine...the temperatures will rise...and it might be time to plan that next fabulous trip.
Other than where you choose to travel, the subject
of "how to get there" is every bit as
important...
...and if traveling by air is your choice...
or... is a
necessity....
...we have a series of
4 articles planned that hopefully will give
you some advice and tips covering...
"The ABCs of Air Travel"
Make sure you check out
Anthem Opinions each Wednesday for the next four weeks for articles in our...
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First up...."The
ABCs of Local Air Travel".
See you
Wednesday.
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Nothing Worse Than Wanting Hot Water....and Getting COLD Instead
Replacing an Electric
Water Heater
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"Mr. Fix-It's World of Home
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Sunday, May 10, 2015
A Reader Brings Up an Issue that Needs Community Attention
Anthem
Opinions recently received an article from one of our readers that we thought we
would bring to the attention of the community.
Lately It has
been noticeable as to the laxity paid by those in authority to some rules that
are a part of Sun City Anthem...and this may be one of
them.
We'd love to
hear your views on this topic.
Send us an email at:
scaopinions@gmail.com
Should Leash Laws
be Enforced?
Let me begin by saying
I love dogs (and cats), which is surprising considering that I was bitten by a
dog as a young child. Minding my own business on a merry-go-round, an innocent
looking collie came up behind me and bit me right on my butt cheek! It took a
long time for me to stop being frightened of
dogs.
Of course, back in
those days dogs were not required to be on a leash in a public area. Now it is
the law. Today, if a dog wishes to romp and play unleashed in public, there are dog parks
for that purpose.
So why does it come as
a surprise to me that I'm seeing unleashed dogs romping on our association's
clubhouse lawn from time to time?! And the management company of our association
seems to be unconcerned about enforcing the
rules...
”10.6...Owners must adhere to Henderson Animal Control leash
requirements and sanitation requirements in all areas of Anthem. Per Henderson
Municipal Code: Leash means any rope, leather strap, chain or other material not
exceeding six feet in length, being held in the hand of a person capable of
controlling and actually controlling the animal to which it is
attached...”
Rules and laws need to be enforced because if one dog owner gets a
pass to romp and play on the clubhouse lawn, then shouldn't all residents get to
do the same? If that were to happen, we would have a big problem and that is why
there are rules.
Do I really need to call the police department to come out and fine the dog owner the next time I see an animal is not on a leash?
Do I really need to call the police department to come out and fine the dog owner the next time I see an animal is not on a leash?
The answer is.....NO!
Management SHOULD be the responsible party to put a
stop to it.
That's what we pay them to do.
That's what we pay them to do.
If you don't have two trees in your front yard over 5 feet tall,
you are threatened with fines if not rectified. If you have a bench in your front
yard that is not in a fenced-in area, you are threatened with fines if not
rectified.
Now I know most of us, including management and board members, are
pet lovers but unleashed dogs should not be an exception to the rules.
Rock in Rio Will Create Traffic Headaches Next Weekend
Traveling toward the Strip
in May 15th or May 16th?
You might want to avoid the
traffic...
Traffic Restrictions for Rock in Rio
Lane Closures until 3 a.m.
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Saturday, May 9, 2015
What's Going On in our Hometown this Week ?
Henderson
Happenings
May 10th
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"Henderson...LasVegas...Nevada...Happenings"
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Northwestern Las Vegas Community...A Rich History of Dreams Come True
Today...let's talk about the history of one the the most beautiful areas of the Las Vegas valley...and how it got its name....
Did Ya
Know?
(part 3)
How "Summerlin" got its name and who in whose
honor it is named ?
Political Nepotism ?
Six of
Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen's Relatives on Henderson Payroll
Andy Hafen
Mayor of
Henderson
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Yum....The Latest in Valley Dining Specials
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This One is almost too easy !
The Easiest Way to Peel
a Hard Boiled Egg
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Min-Golf....More Water in Desert...than courses in Nevada AND Arizona... An Anthem Opinions Editorial
Mini-Golf...a "Bogey" in the
Southwest
It appears the more we research the
recent numbers produced by the alternative "blogster's" mini-golf obsession, the
more we find his writings to be "slanted" in order to
"sell" it....
...distorting them in order to make his
case to a public who is now looking closer and closer as to his credibility with
each passing day.
A previous case he attempted was
stating the "vast" number of mini-golf courses that
exist across the country...
...a comparison which "conveniently" painted a picture of
acceptance.
We...on the other hand...did our
research in an area where weather conditions SHOULD HAVE A BEARING on any such
decision.
And so...we looked at the states of
Nevada and Arizona for
those homeowner associations who DID have such a
mini-golf course available to their residents.
...and the results were
obvious....
HOT
CLIMATES = FEW MINI-GOLF
COURSES
Let's be specific about those
numbers....in those two states.
Below we have
summarized:
1. The names
of the communities.
2. The total
number of homes in that community.
3. The
number of regular golf courses within that
commmunity.
4. The
number of mini-golf courses within that community.
NEVADA
Homes
Regular Mini
in
Golf Golf
Community Community
Course Course
SCA Summerlin 7,779 Yes (2) Yes
(1)
SCA Anthem 7,144 Yes (2) No
SCA McDonald Rch 2,513 Yes (1)
No
SCA Aliante
2,028 Yes (1) No
Siena 2,001 Yes (1) No
___________________________
Solera at Anthem
1,822 No No
Los
Pradoks 1,138 Yes
(1) No
Solera at S. Mtns.
838 No No
Ardiente
788 No No
Madiera Canyon
500 No No
___________________________
Promenade at Mdws.
188 No No
Rancho L. Brisas
180 No No
S.C.
Mesquite 3,750 Yes (1) Yes
(1)
Totals 30,669 9 2
ARIZONA
Homes
Regular Mini
in
Golf Golf
Community Community
Course Course
Sun City 27,492 Yes
(11) Yes (4)
Sun City West 16,900 Yes
(9) Yes (2)
Sun City Grand 9,802
No No
Sun City Festival 7,200 Yes
(1) No
Sun Lakes 6,683 Yes
(4) No
__________________________________
Pebble Creek 6,200 Yes
(2) No
Robson Ranch 4,600 Yes
(1) No
Westbrook Village 3,910 Yes
(2) No
SCA at Merrill Rch. 3,800 Yes
(1) No
Victory at Verrado 800
No No
_________________________________
Sunland Springs 2,890 Yes
(1) No
Dreamland Villa 2,732 Yes
(1) No
Leisure World 2,664 Yes
(2) No
Trilogy at Vistancia 2,450 Yes
(1) No
Sunland Villa East 2,437 Yes
(1) No
__________________________________
Trilogy at En.
2,400 Yes (1) No
Fountain of Sun
2,296 Yes (1) No
Province
2,217 No No
Trilogy at P.Ranch
2,035 Yes (1) No
Trilogy at W.Ranch
2,000 Yes (1) No
_______________________________
Arizona Traditions
1,768 Yes (1) No
Ventana Lakes
1,701 No No
CantaMia
1,700 Yes (1) No
Ahwatukee R. V.
1,686 No No
Mountainbrook V.
1,659 Yes (2) No
_______________________________
Corte Bella
1,650 Yes (1) No
Sunbird 1,631 Yes (1)
No
Sun Village
1,382 Yes (1) No
Terravita 1,380 Yes (1)
No
Mission
Royale 1,292 Yes (1)
No
_______________________________
Solera
1,149 Yes (1) No
Sundance 1,102 Yes (1)
No
Rio Verde
980 Yes (2) No
Encore at East.
905 No No
Springfield
742 Yes (1) No
________________________________
Solera at J. Ranch
729 Yes (1) No
Tonto
Verde 717 Yes (2)
No
Winfield
511 No No
Bella Sera
360 No No
Ironwood
Village 264 No
No
________________________________
Verde Groves
210 No No
Heritage Vill. IV
162 No No
Villa di Jardines
120 No No
Totals 135,308 58 6
GRAND TOTAL 165,977 67 8*
*of which 4 are in the same community.
So...how do these numbers "shake out" in terms of a REALITY CHECK ?
Combining two states....Nevada and Arizona, perhaps two of the most common "retirement" destinations of seniors other than Florida, it is obvious that seniors LOVE TO PLAY GOLF, having a total of 67 courses...
But...when it comes
to "mini-golf".....
THAT AIN'T THE CASE
!
Only 8 exist (4 in the same community originally built in the 1970s)...
...serving approximately 166,000 homes that include over 300,000 people.
...serving approximately 166,000 homes that include over 300,000 people.
Our take...
Mini-Golf...is a BOGEY
!
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