December 14, 2005

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State Committee Tells State Capital
"Control Tax and Spending

CARSON CITY, Nev.— State Senator Bob Beers submitted an amendment to Nevada’s state constitution on Monday that will bring sanity back to Nevada’s state budget, which is the fastest-growing state budget in the nation.

“Our Tax and Spending Control amendment is simple,” said Senator Beers. “It holds politicians accountable to the same standards that work in the real world, and requires voters to approve new taxes or increases in tax rates.”

The Tax and Spending Control (TASC) initiative will allow annual state spending increases equal to the rate of inflation plus population growth, but require voter approval to expand government faster than that rate. The initiative will also stabilize Nevada’s budget process, which will better protect the state against budget shortfalls and recession.

“The beauty of TASC is that it requires politicians to operate with a sensible budget,” said Senator Beers. “Families, businesses, and individuals all have to operate within their budgets — I’m confident politicians can learn to do the same.”

For the last four years, the state government’s spending has grown more than two times the state economy’s growth rate, which means all citizens and businesses are shouldering an ever-increasing tax burden. Beers maintains this is unacceptable, and that we must reign in spending growth.

“We think Nevada’s citizens deserve a say in how much more of their hard-earned money will be turned over to privileged bureaucrats for them to spend,” added Senator Beers. “Our initiative will do just that. It puts taxpayers in charge of government and requires politicians to represent our citizens.”

Paul Adams, chairman of the Nevada Republican Party said, “Having reviewed the TASC for Nevada language, I believe the authors have taken extraordinary efforts to avoid the problems attributed to the Colorado TABOR. The Republican Party is the Party of limited government, minimal taxes and careful spending. I encourage all voters to ignore the media spin, review the actual language of the proposed initiative and make their own decision on what is an appropriate limitation on the government’s power to tax.”

The State Tax And Spending Control Committee is a growing statewide organization that supports legislation to restrain state spending and provide tax relief. For more information, visit the TASC Website at www.tasc4nevada.com. r

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Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town

• Day Trip — Ethel M Factory and Cactus Garden
  December 20. Bus departs Anthem Center at 4:00 p.m.
  $10 per person.
  See the December Spirit, page 13.
• Film — It's a Wonderful Life.
  December 15. 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  $2 per person. Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 14.
• Film — Prancer. December 22. 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  $2 per person. Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 14.
• E-Z Blackjack by Dr. Henry Tamburin.
  January 10, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $12 per person ($15 after 1/9). Anthem Center
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Day trip — Wynn Las Vegas
  January 31. Bus departs Anthem Center at 9:30 a.m.
  $10 per person ($12 after 1/25)
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Day trip — Mesquite.
  January 18. Bus departs Anthem Center at some as yet to be determined time.
  $8 per person ($9 after 1/15)
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Show — Silver Legends
  January 28. 7:00 p.m.
  $25 per person (27$ after 1/13)
  Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Show — Las Vegas Tenors
  January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
  $15 per person, ($17 after 1/13)
  Freedom Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 16.
• Dance — Valentine's Big Band Dance
  February 11 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  $15 per person
  Hanneman Hall
  See the December Spirit, page 17.
• Show — Sunspots
  February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
  Freedom Hall
  $15 per person ($17 after 2/3)
  See the December Spirit, page 17.

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The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.        Tax ID # 48-1256766
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

The Minuteman Foundation is the organization which provides the funding needed to support the activities of the Community Service Club. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charity.

The goal of the The Minuteman Foundation is to fund the many and diverse needs of the elderly in each and all of our growing communities.

Pursuant thereto we have allied with the Community Service Club to provide free assistance to SCA residents. The services included are:

Transportation: To local area medical providers or supermarkets. Three (3) business days notice required to arrange for your ride.

Equipment: We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.

Home Maintenance: Assistance with minor home maintenance chores such as: cleaning or replacing overhead air filters, replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, or changing overhead light bulbs.

Home Assistance: Resource Directory of information on fee-based, discount, and many other services available to seniors. Volunteers will also shop and deliver groceries or prescription medication to residents who are temporarily homebound.

Support Groups: CSC sponsors several support groups to assist the residents of Sun City Anthem. These groups are:

• Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)
  2nd Tuesday, 1—2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

• Alzheimer’s Caregivers
  3rd Monday, 6:30—8:30 p.m., Former Sewing Room

• Bereavement (non denominational) Former Sewing Room
  1st Saturday, 4—5:30 p.m.
  2nd Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday, 7—8:30 p.m.
  4th Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.

• One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

• One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

• Friends of Bill W. (for recovering alcoholics)
  Every Monday, 7:00 p.m., Anthem Center

• Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
  Every third Monday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!
HELP US NOW AND WE WILL HELP YOU LATER!

Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.
Our business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday — Friday.

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Henderson, NV 89052

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Chuck Davis
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The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.