Sunday, June 19, 2005

Serving Sun City Anthem  and Solera through written expression, commentary, and the arts  

·  The Change in Leadership Bodes Well for Sun City. Contrary to the expectations of some, all signs are pointing to a successful changeover in our management style from what some had come to view as a benevolent dictatorship to a less grating, more benign and open oligarchy—or as I has have affectionately referred to our newbie board members, the gang of four. Our hopefully quick learners, admittedly on-the-job neophytes when it comes to running our very substantial business enterprise, will need assistance and support from their board piers. Based on my observations, it is clear that our new board members are working well together and are intent on bringing us the very best they can offer. We wish them well and encourage everyone to support their efforts.

·  On Getting Some Answers. Exploring troubles in communications with the Election Committee and by the Finance Committee. An SCA View Editorial

·  The Puzzler of the Week? This new puzzler feature is designed to test our more well informed residents and to attract the attention of our more inveterate detectives among us. It looks like a new recreation center building going up. You tell us.   The Puzzler of the Week?

·  A New Signal! Henderson’s traffic department has installed the long-awaited traffic signal at the intersection of St. Rose and Executive Airport Drive.

· Pulte Relents on Demand to Cease and Desist. After we were accused by Pulte’s patent attorney of Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Dilution, Copyright Infringement and Cybersquatting and demanding that we cease use of certain trademarks claimed by Del Webb, and following an exchange of correspondence, Pulte has written us to advise that they are withdrawing their objections and will permit us to use their trademarks as we deem appropriate. An interesting & welcome outcome.

·  What Does that New Sign Mean? As you are driving down Eastern Ave. and approaching what used to be Green Valley Pkwy., you might have noticed a new sign in the median: LIBRARY. To find out more: LIBRARY

·  Independence Center Activities. Some candid workout shots.   Pictures

·  Is our SCA Finance Committee in a Pickle? The short answer is, Yes! To find out why, visit out website:   In a Pickle

·  Coming Up. A critical review of Trumpets’ new member-only lunch & casual faire dinner offerings. Your input is welcome and would be greatly appreciated.

· Message Board. For general information: Information Page.  For direct access: Message Board.  Now totally user friendly, no barriers, no passwords required.

· For Headline News:  Headline News

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On Volunteering for the Security Patrol. You may call between the hours of 8 & 4 daily to 614-7561, or by contacting the Patrol’s Chief, Dick Cancellier, at 897-8875.

SCA’s Community Service Club. For upcoming events, scheduled meeting times, further information on how you may help, please visit our website page: Community Service Club

The SCA View-Journal is a member supported community effort to foster and enhance written expression, commentary and the arts and is not affiliated with the Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. Del Webb Corp., or Pulte Homes, Inc.

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Thursday, September 30, 2004

The SCA View-Journal, a portal to written expression, commentary, and the arts  

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· A New Name. We have modified our name, formerly The Sun City Anthem View, and have adopted a new name, The SCA View-Journal, which better conforms to our purpose and our domain name, “scaview.”

· Senator Reid Floats New Site for Heliport. Responding to concerns expressed by conservation and Indian interests, Senator Reid announced that he is changing his proposed bill recommending the south of Sloan site. See the 30 September article in the LVRJ. Senator Reid   (You may also wish to refer back to our prior article “Smoke Signals.”)

· What’s a Volatility Index, Anyway? For those who follow or are interested in learning more about financial markets and a volatility index, check out Adam Hamilton’s latest essay on a volatility index. Volatility Index

· Commentary Today. “We Know Best—Trust Us” A Message From Your Core Group Negotiators by Ron Johnson.  Commentary Today

· A New Type of Search Engine. Try out the new search engine www.A9.com and for more information, click on their “Why use A9.com?”

· Do You Blog? While I do not, you may wish to check out Glenn Reynolds’ site at http://instapundit.com  which site according to a recent news magazine article peaked at 445,000 page views daily!

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Opera Night at Hanneman Hall. Wednesday, October 6^th, Delaware Room, 7:00 p.m. Come and join us in a production of Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti. The opera takes place in Scotland in the 1700s and is based on Sr. Walter Scott’s novel, The Bride of Lammermoor. The opera premiered in Naples on September 26, 1835. Its "mad scene" is said to contain the highest vocal note of any standard opera, two E-flats. The Plot: Edgar and Lucia love each other, although their families are at loggerheads. When Lucia’s brother, Henry Ashton, the head of the family, ascertains the state of affairs, he endeavours by a forged letter to prove Edgar unfaithful, and informs Lucia that only by a marriage with Lord Arthur can the ruin of their house be averted. Lucia yields to pressure, but when Edgar returns, curses her for her unfaithfulness, tears the ring from her finger, and treads it under foot, she becomes insane. She slays Arthur in the bridal chamber and dies in anguish. When Edgar learns of Lucia’s death and of her innocence, he kills himself upon her grave. [Source: Wikipedia]

SCA’s Community Service Club. Volunteer efforts are always welcome to assist those in need. For additional information, contact Merrill Rosenbaum, tel. 614-5862, or by e-mail at: mzoeie4@aol.com, and learn how you can help.

For Current Events, Club Announcements, & Association Related Agendas, visit the Anthem Compendium’s Events Calendar at  http://www.anthemwebs.com/communitynews.htm

Monday, September 6, 2004

The Sun City Anthem View, a portal to written expression, commentary, and the arts  

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·        The SCA View’s New Website Arrangement. We have redesigned the View Portal Menu page and relocated all content Links to that page and to the About & Around Sun City pages.   View Portal      About & Around

· Del Webb to Abandon Anthem Office. Pulte signs 10-yr. lease at Centra Point office complex. Offices to Merge  

· Commentary Update. With Focus Group now in the picture, can the City be expected to modify its mandate on Pulte to build that access road? We asked the City where they stand on their Agreement with Pulte.  The City Responds

· Senior Alert on Financial Scams. There is an incredible array of helpful information on scams, schemes and tax shelters to avoid. We have consolidated some of that information here to assist those who may be looking to increase their returns on some of those more out of the ordinary investment “opportunities.”  Scams

· For Our Investor Community.

              Financial Scams & Schemes and Tax Shelters

              The Einsteins of Wall Street  From Commentary, those scientific Wall Street geniuses who almost brought the world's financial markets to an untimely end.

· Were the American Indians the Victims of Genocide?   ["The destruction of the Indians of the Americas was, far and away, the most massive act of genocide in the history of the world," writes historian David E. Stannard.]  Was Stannard wrong?   Genocide?

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 Opera Night at Hanneman Hall. Wednesday, October 6^th, Delaware Room, 7:00 p.m.

SCA’s Community Service Club. Volunteer efforts are always welcome to assist those in need. For additional information, contact Merrill Rosenbaum, tel. 614-5862, or by e-mail at: mzoeie4@aol.com, and learn how you can help.

For Current Events, Club Announcements, & Association Related Agendas, visit the Anthem Compendium’s Events Calendar at  http://www.anthemwebs.com/communitynews.htm