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The tail of a jet plane can be seen Tuesday over a wall on the property of entertainer Wayne Newton. Newton, who lives at Pecos and Sunset roads, may create an attraction on the property that could include a museum and a theater where he’ll perform after people complete a tour.
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 | 2 a.m.
A Life in the Limelight
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Legendary Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton talks the past 50 years as "Mr. Las Vegas."
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Wayne Newton shown giving his all at the Hollywood Theatre in the MGM Grand.
Financially troubled super-crooner Wayne Newton will be singing “Danke Schoen” to a Texas developer friend if tentative plans to build what’s described as a Newton dinner-theater, coinciding with tours of Newton’s ranch, Casa de Shenandoah, come to fruition.
Also called “Graceland West,” a tip of the hat to the much-toured home of Elvis Presley, Newton’s home and tour might include something that visitors never saw at the King’s Memphis, Tenn., mansion — live shows. It also might include a look at Newton’s private jet, the tail fin of which can be seen while driving on Sunset Road.
Newton’s 38-acre property is at the southwest corner of Pecos and Sunset roads. In June, county assessor records show, a company known as CSD purchased the property for $18.75 million. The records also show that CSD purchased parcels totaling about 10 acres north of Sunset — across the street from Shenandoah — for almost $10 million.
With lawyers and developers, Newton has visited county officials to lobby for development plans because some zoning changes might be needed. His home is in a rural neighborhood preservation area. Though final plans haven’t been submitted, County Commissioner Steve Sisolak said that, based on a meeting with Newton and others, plans could include a dinner-theater for 300 people and a souvenir shop. The theater and shop would go on the land north of Sunset Road.
As Sisolak said it was described to him, a bus would take tourists to the property north of Sunset, then shuttle over to see Newton’s expanse — Newton’s team called it “Graceland West,” but the commissioner wasn’t sure if that is an official name. Afterward, tourists would shuttle back for dinner and a Wayne Newton show.
Newton said, “For me to comment at this time would be inappropriate and could be construed as showing a lack of respect for the county commissioners. Since that process is not finished, I would feel uncomfortable discussing it.”
Sisolak said he’s inclined to support the developers, he said, because despite the area’s rural designation, Shenandoah is the only place he could find that isn’t zoned commercial or professional. “So why should (Newton) be held to a different standard than all the other properties?” Sisolak asked.
Nevada secretary of state’s office records list CSD LLC’s managing member as CSD Management LLC, whose managing partner is Steve L. Kennedy of Blanco, Texas. Kennedy was reluctant to talk about the project, he said, because he wants to work with all concerned to resolve any differences.
“I want to do this right,” he said, adding that he expects plans to be submitted to the county within the next month.
Kennedy described himself as having a “special bond” with Newton. “He’s really a nice, caring guy, one of the greatest people I’ve ever met. When he and I talk, we almost finish each other’s sentences.”
An impetus for the project, he added, was to get Newton’s name “back where it should be.”
“And we’re going to create jobs, we’re going to do something good for the community,” Kennedy added. “This will be a win-win for everyone.”
Some won’t see it that way.
One area resident said the development would not fit the rural area. Shenandoah is one of the most expansive properties in an area where owners include casino operators and developers with large lots and offers the feel of a rural oasis surrounded by dense, suburban tracts.
“This would change the entire area,” said the resident, who asked not to be identified.
Neighbors noticed that something was afoot when they recently spotted a jet’s tail fin behind the wall surrounding Newton’s property. The plane is probably Newton’s Fokker F-28 twin-engine jet. Operators of a Detroit-area airport said this year that Newton owed more than $60,000 in storage fees after abandoning the plane at the airport three years ago. Other reports said that more recently, the plane had been disassembled, then reassembled at Shenandoah.
On Aug. 24, a complaint was filed with Clark County’s Public Response Office/Code Enforcement against the jet. The county decided that Newton has until Sept. 7 to “remove the junk inoperable jet plane from the property.” Penalties accrue at the rate of $100 per day for the first 10 days, $500 per day for the next 20 days, and $1,000 per day if the plane is not removed. Total fines cannot exceed $10,000 or three times the cost to fix the problem.
Newton, also known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” has performed on the Las Vegas Strip for 50 years. He has also been in financial trouble from time to time. In 2006, Monty Ward filed a lawsuit against him for almost $500,000 in back pay. Ward was Newton’s jet pilot. Ward won the case in September 2009. In April, Ward’s attorneys filed a “satisfaction of judgment” in the matter in U.S. District Court in Nevada.
In February, O. Bruton Smith, CEO and controlling stockholder of Speedway Motorsports Inc., which operates several NASCAR racetracks including Las Vegas Motor Speedway, sued Newton in District Court in Clark County, alleging he was delinquent on a $3.35 million loan. Court records show that case was closed after a “voluntary dismissal” in early July.
Man, that property is starting to look like a pawn shop, maybe the Pawn Stars can relocate there. .
The only thing missing in the picture is the US Government property seizure tape surrounding it.
I was wondering how the F28 got there. Best of luck to Wayne.
Sounds like a real classy endeavour.
This is really going to ruin the rustic charm of the JiffyLube franchise across the street, but the Subway can use the walk up traffic.
Mr. Newton has done a great deal for Las Vegas over the years. His biggest problem is trusting people that have done nothing but spend his money and got rich off of him. He is not the smartest when it comes to business dealings and lets the wrong people guide him through life.
mwh710, better to be a has been then never been at all. What have you done for Vegas in your life?
Hopefully Mr. Newton will find some good people to run things before he ends up like Elvis. Graceland did not work until Elvis was dead.
Interesting turn of events. Sounds exciting to go on a tour of Wayne's stuff. I would have to be about 9 beers into my afternoon to consider hanging at the Newton Ranch...oh I mean "Casa De Yak"
Yes Newton's name does deserve to be brought back, back to a bag of fig cookies.
Wayne Newton is a nice person. No one can take that away from him. However, as an entertainer it is over for Wayne; his voice is gone...
He, like Jerry Lewis, are entertainers of the by gone days of old Las Vegas. Neither really entertains anymore, but still are financially destroyed former millionaires who continue to exist. How many times can a person make a come back without a job? Jerry Lewis has been rich and broken many times without a real job. How does he do it? The MD telethon must be his only income and that seems to be quite rich financially. We continue to fill his firefighter buddies boots with our coins and he remains rich. How does anyone owe the IRS $5.00 and not get jailed today? Lewis and Newton keep doing it and I wonder why and how? Something stinks! Now Wayne seeks special favor to rebuild his empire called Graceland West. Really, Wayne this is too much...way too much.
Give it up Wayne, its over for you. Sell your property, horses, plane and cars and buy a small 1 bedroom condo. You really will feel much better when your really retire instead of trying to relive and live in the past. You were great once, not now though, Let us all remember you as the great entertainer of the 'good ole days of Vegas'. By the way you were not the real, "MR. LAS VEGAS"...that my friend, belongs to Louie Prima who really packed in the audiences when you were still in teen-bopper clothes and singing 'DUNKA SHANE' at the MINT. Give it up Wayne...the past is the past...let it be remembered for what it really was, not what you desire today. Take your last curtain bow and sing out, "I did it my way!"
This is so "cool"! If you look at that picture you will see a white Mercedes-Benz 300SD from the 1970s. It's the W116 platform which debuted before the W126. That car is a highly collectible vehicle. It is highly sought after. It has a turbo-diesel 3.0 inline 5 cylinder engine that is known to last past 1 million miles before its first engine overhaul. Its got a bulletproof engine. Those cars can be converted to run off of bio-diesel and waste vegetable oil. (i.e. no gulf of mexico oil spill) That sedan is arguably one of the best cars ever made. Not just one of the best cars ever produced by Mercedes-Benz.
As for that Jet plane in the background. Those are highly desirable too; but the price tag if far out of reach for most people. Las Vegas is such an amazing place to live. Not just visit.
What an ego to call the place "Graceland West". Who's he think he's kidding? He never had anywhere near the talent or starpower of Elvis. This move is kind of a sad bad joke.
Nice guy in many respects, but he doesn't owe me money. But for years Wayne Newton's lifestyle has been out of proportion to what he earns.
or like they call it in NLV, a garage sale?
If they didn't come to see his Show...they wouldn't come to his show..nandoah!!
Wayne Newton = The original pimp
Waynes economic decisions throught the years reminds me of the bad decisions Of near homless Rodger,portrayed in an expose' in last Sundays Sun.Different rungs on the econimic ladder,same entitlement thinking,same magical fantasy expectations,willing to take from others to be where they want to be.Funny how they both end up in the same place,just at different scale.Mabey it all has to do with the way we think,ya think!
Are the Newton fans a good demographic? The fanny pack crowd is out of money, no home equity, devastated 401k. Look at Branson MO, they are on hard times. Roy Rogers museum had to auction off the Stuffed Horse Trigger and Bullet the Dog.
He should get some tax breaks for turning his estate into a tourist attraction. I wonder is the county will approve the zoning? Of course he is supporting Reid for Senate.
The words "Liberace museum" come to mind. What a tacky idea.
I'm with Norris on this one..
wayne is a great person - went to his shows when the stardust was there - his voice was so so. but the show itself was great. Also saw him in CT at foxwoods - his band and singers over powered his voice. At his shows he has all the service people stand up. I was in the front row with my Dad who was in WWII - Wayne came over and gave him a hi and shook his hand. Brought tears to my eyes. The show was great - but like alot of people are writting - his voice is gone.
About the tour stuff - might be a good idea - would take a tour if price was low.
Every go to Elvis place? Its right in the middle of a street - soooo - that could happen here also.
All the best Wayne,but u can earn my respect when u start making a few more wiser decisions for your life.I will not just hand this to u just because u call yourself Mr. Vegas!Yes,at least u are trying,more than I can say for Rodger,but labels nary make the man.
No Danka Shein Wayne!
Scale back like the rest of America!
Your utility bill could feed 100.
Mr. Newton has gotten himself in financial problems and nobody else. Once again it a matter of what you spend and what you bring in. Mr. Newton has done a lot for Las Vegas but at the same time Vegas has done a lot for Mr. Newton. He needs to get serious about his living style and live within his means. I don't think his property will ever live up to the scale of Graceland. I would abandon the idea of Graceland West.
Those people who bought those million dollar Marquis Contemporary homes on Tomyasu Lane will be real happy...lol..
Tacky Wayne...tacky.
Exanple #1 express..taking apart a jet so he can transport it to his house to hide from his unpaid fees.The disassembly and transport,and reassembly would cost way more than his old "Edsel" of the sky is even worth.Now he is faced with ever mounting and increasing fines.Too bad he couldnt stop for 1 second and think through the concequences of his actions.Reminds me again of Rodger.What I want is more important than doing the things necessary to achieve these want's.Because I want,therefore I must have no matter how ill concieved my actions were,concequences be dammed!
Beat The Wolfpack,the plane was disassembled,and probably trucked to Vegas.
Starting to channel Lonnie Hammagren.
Did Wayne Newton turn into Lonnie Hammegran?
We can badmouth Wayne Newton all we want but what he has done for the military and the veterans through USO is priceless. What have we done for our country so far? Las Vegas is a military town and full of vets who will pay Wayne back of what he did for them.
Wayne is a good guy, and has done a lot for Vegas, and the United States, Great going Wayne, cant wait to see you and a dinner !
@environ:
Thanks, buddy, but the staff just removed my comment, these bums threw me out, they tossed me, ...I mean... removed my comment.
Another ten minutes of commenting, I won't get back, ...ten, ten, I need the ten.
I mean: why? Because I liked the way, Mr. Vegas shows up with his plane, not hiding it. And I think Mr. Newton deserves some respect for his decades of work as a classy entertainer in Vegas.
I mean, the heiress, she hid something, you know, I am neither going to tell what it was nor where she hid it. And I am not calling her hiding place some place 'where the sun never shines' again, because I do not want to get my comment removed again.
And, of course, never again am I telling any further stories about my ole buddy the "Banana_Joe", who was the one providing Sharron regularly with some fresh banana, for her to have some fun with herself, I mean..., I will also neither make the suggestion for some heiress to join Sharron on the banana subject, I mean, you know, both practicing that "stick-it-where-the-sun-never-shines" hobby, e.g. inside of a little campaign tour bus. Never again will I comment on that kind of stuff, to avoid further erasure of my comments, you know.
But nevertheless thanks for reading my comment, anyway.
Poor Wayne. From the looks of his post-mortem face-lifts, he doesn't have a lot of time left, so let him park his plane in peace.
Just don't let him borrow your credit card to fill it up because you won't get reimbursed. He needs to fire his business manager or maybe he never had one.
I saw Mr. Newton's show at the Tropicana in March. Before that I had seen his show a few times in Branson. I would not say his voice is gone (Have you seen any American Idol tryouts lately?). I will say this, every time I have seen Mr. Newton, he has gone over the top to entertain the audience (One time almost four hours on stage with no intermission!). Wayne Newton is THE Entertainer. If you are not a Wayne Newton fan, most likely you haven't seen his show! On top of everything else, he is kind to his fans. In my opinion, his singing is icing on the cake. The Man could come out on stage, not sing, and still entertain the crap out of an audience...when he's ninety! If you want opera...go see opera! All the Best to you Mr. Newton!
Maybe his shows aren't the same as they were in 1970, but Wayne is an Icon, and I'd venture to guess that the majority of those who see his shows today feel satisisfied and happy that they got to see him. It's his best source of income and may help him pay his bills. I say let the show go on. If my neighbor had a jet in his yard, I wouldn't complain about it. I bet most of those neighbors complaining boasted to all their friends when they bought a place next to Wayne's place. I used to see Buck Owens perform regularly in his later years, including on the last day of his life. He may have occasionally forgetten a word or two in a song, but each and every performance was incredibly great and I really miss him a lot. Those memories will always bring me happiness. I'd say most Wayne fans feel the same. Let the man work, after all, He IS "Mr. Las Vegas"! Live long and prosper, Mr. Newton! Hope to see you in a show someday!
Woohoo! listen to the haters! whassup guys?
Your welfare checks late?
Or have your trailers started leaking?
All the Wayne haters can have Tony Sacca's voice and Paris Hilton's drug problem.
I'll take WN any day, thanks for entertaining us overseas Wayne.
How could anyone mismanage their finances this badly?????? This guy made tens of millions and he's gonna wind of doing shows in his back yard. It's simply sad and pathetic.
He should donate the plane to the (Chino Ca.) Air Museum or the (Palm Springs Ca.)Air Museum
This would take care of that problem. I know they would love to have it.
If it took Wayne's neighors that long to notice a jet plane was being trucked in, how much impact is the whole plan going to effect their neighborhood? That is a very busy area,so I doubt its impact will be significate to the area.
As too other comments about his financial situation. Like many he is working to right his ship, and leave somthing behind that shows his work, his compassion, his love of the life he's enjoyed. Like many here in Las Vegas and in the USA are in financial straights and we all do what we have to, too turn it around! Yes, it's a gamble. But, that is what made Las Vegas in the first place? Regardless of mistakes that put us in our postions, we use our best bets to turn it around. I wish him well in his quest to right his ship, weather he's Mr. Vegas, or Wanye Newton, or just another man doing the best he knows how to leave more for his family, friends and fans!
First of all, there's only one king in Las Vegas and that was Elvis, Newton doesn't even come close.
A one hit wonder is what they call singers like this. His time has come and gone already.
I knew a girl who worked for him. Newton paid her the lowest wages he could. CHEAP!
I'm sorry but I don't recall anything he's done for Las Vegas that didn't have something in it for himself or his ego.
I have known Wayne, and been coming to see his shows for over 33 yrs. now. My Mother, Dad and I planned every trip to Las Vegas around Wayne's schedule for all of these years.
I can't believe the people in the city of Las Vegas can be so cruel to a man that has given his whole life to performing 6 nights a week and two shows a night for some 50 weeks a year. Wayne has been performing in Vegas alone for over 50 years, and has made Las Vegas what it is today.
Wayne, is the best entertainer that ever stepped foot on a stage in Las Vegas. His charasmatic way he had with an audience is something to see.
Sure, Wayne does have some problems with his voice now, but he is still a great entertainer and I know you could look the world over and never find a kinder gentleman than Wayne.
He not only has given his whole life to Las Vegas, but he has entertained thousands of shows for the USO, and our troops all over the world, putting himself and his loved ones in harms way just to do something good and positive for our ever so brave and courageous Service men and women!!
Wayne is a wonderful person, and yes while he has had a few finanacial problems before, (due to poor managers getting him into trouble,) he has always been the kind of man to work very hard to get his debts paid back.
That is what he is doing right now. He has worked very hard all of his life, and he is and always will be "Mr. Las Vegas".
I think this is a wonderful idea and think it will go over great. People come from all over the world to just say they have seen a Wayne Newton show.
What a great way to get to tour his gorgeous place that already has beautiful Arabian horses, and many other kinds of animals, along with his antique car collection and then now his private jet!!
I will be one of the first to try to go see this and take a tour of "Casa de Shenandoah" and then go to the gift shop and top it off with a great dinner, and who else besides the "Midnight Idol" himself to perform to a small crowd of 300.
I think this is a brilliant idea and I know it will be very successful, because people do come from all over the world just to say they have seen a Wayne Newton show.
He is the best at what he does, and I have never walked away from one of Wayne's shows and not felt that I got what I paid for, and believe me I have been to a lot of his shows in 33 years. He is a charming man, with a wonderful family. I just wish he would get the respect that he so deserves from the people in Las Vegas! He has employed many people over the years, and probably put a few of their children through college by doing so.
Good luck Wayne, to you and your beautiful family.
I will be out just as soon as I here that you are opening this venue. I think it sounds so very exciting!!!
Good luck Wayne, hope it works out.
Wayne, I forgot to sign my name to the comment I wrote. It is the post before this last one. Again, good luck and may this all go through for you. It sounds like a great plan.
Your friend forever,
Judy Youngblood Knight
C'mon, good luck Wayne? he's gettin senile. Trying to make your house look like Lonnie Hammargrens is not good. Wake up Wayner, don't go off the deep end on this one, show some class.
This should not be approved since a cabbie can end up dropping Japanese tourist confusing this for the airport and end up missing their flight!(this could affect our economy severely). Also there is a chance people can confuse the tail of the airplane for a Shark and cause panic in the neibourhood.
maybe a "Mob Museum" annex?
plastic surgery, hair systems, and girdles get expensive.
Years ago, a restaurant near Fresno, California had an airplane propped up on the roof. made to look like it crashed into the building. It was a very popular place, burned down in the 1970's or '80's. Just a possible idea for the jet. I doubt that the neighbors would like it.
Contact me for tickets. Starting Jan 1st 2011
Home tour: $45.00
Wynn Cocktail: $14.99
Bonus:
See the rusted inside of tail of plane, wow!!! $39.50, no drinks
Bake;Sounds Appropriate.Judy would approve.But but I suspect she is not his neighbor.
I guess that area of town has no zoning ordinances. I was not aware one could store a private jet on their property right in the middle of town. If Mr. Las Vegas is allowed to do this, I guess anything goes over there?
Check out my LV blog:
http://jimmyhoofa-lv.blogspot.com/
As part of his museum, he could have a display on the perils of plastic surgery.
roguerunner, and Jimmyhoofa, No I am not that fortunate to be his neighbor!! What difference does it make to the neighbors what Wayne stores on HIS 38 acres of land. It is his business, and he could even build his own runway if he wants. I don't think you are paying for any of this. I have seen his place many times, and I doubt that all of the commercial things that are surrounding Wayne's house were there when he bought and built his home there so many, many years ago. I bet like someone else said, if you were trying to sell property there years ago you wouldn't do anything but brag about being Wayne's neighbor. As far as zoning Jimmyhoofa, what I just said about Wayne building way out there when there was nothing around him, he probably wasn't aware there were going to be a lot of commercial places built right around his home either. What difference does this make to you all. Just a little jealous of a hard working, class act man I guess!!
Hello, this is not Searchlight. It's the middle of f-ing Las Vegas. There is a large private jet parked in the front yard, clearly visible from the street. Come on now. Is the crack pipe still warm?
However, since Wayne is really a nice guy and has done a lot for LV, he can keep it there for now. Though I do predict the city/county will force him to move it.
http://jimmyhoofa-lv.blogspot.com/
Now I know why a staunch republican lie Newton came out publicly for hapless harry reid. Newton needs dirty harrys help with variences and political backing.
I have seen and meet Wayne many many times over the years and I believe he is one of the greatest entertainers - he was and still is Mr. Las Vegas - no one else even comes close to deserving that title - Wayne has done so much for Las Vegas and for our troops - he is a caring, compassionate and sweet individual. I look forward to seeing Wayne at his own theater and wish him the best - love ya Wayne - good luck in all that you do and god bless!
As a resident of Branson, missouri, let me just say wise up before it is too late. Wayne truly is on cash only around this town, ask anyone theatre owners, anyone and they will tell you he is not welcome back!!! how many shows can you miss over and over, and expect people to keep coming back to see ya? And as far as being a nice guy, yeah maybe to your face, but behind your back boy can he and those around him, be cruel. Can you all say KARMA?
Judy,thanks for the lesson on the rights of use to private property.I will take your comments to heart and go ahead with my plans to store pigsh.. on my ackrerage that I aquired many years ago.The profits were just not there till now.With those profits i will engage my hobby of estimating rocket payload capabilities.I hope Wayne won't mind that thing sticking up and the end results of my research,I was only trying to make a buck ya know/
roguerunner, I don't care WHAT you do on YOUR own property, as long as it is legal. I don't imagine Wayne Newton would wipe his foot on someone as classless as you are. He doen't care what you do to make an **s out of yourself, like you care about what he is doing to put some people to work in your city, and better Las Vegas! You have proven what kind of person you are!!
Donkey Shoen, oh sorry, I meant Piggy Schoen!!!!
Judy,Judy,Judy,Sorry you didn't like my analogy,and that's all it was,of what can happen when other property owners are allowed about the same rights of use as Wayne is wanting.Why is Wayne afforded the privledge of storing whatever he pleases on his land,and the neighbors aren't according to you even afforded the right to the curisosity of knowing what it is.It is his bussiness,it is his right!No mention from you that he had to do anything legally,I can do what I wan't on my land and you don't care as long as it was legal.Don't quite like that first standard you threw out there.Wayne now thinks he should be afforded that standard ,probably figuring he can bank on support from people that loved his shows and would kiss his feet no matter how tall he was standing.Judy,your unbridled support for him tickles me,but your double standard dosen't.Sorry to you again for taking my analogy to the extreme,but it seems you didn't get my point anyway,so I see I can be milder now for the same outcome.Ya Judy,I admit ia'm an ass sometimes,but sometimes thats what it takes to draw em in.Thanks for participating,got what I wanted,at least a discussion on the impact of what can happen to others nearby ,that could be one big impact payback that could go in a good or bad direction for Wayne or his neighbors.At the very least these people should have a major influence of what ultimately becomes of their neighborhood.Waynes world could have a major impact for many decades to come.Just because you love him Judy,dosen't mean you can stand living with the guy.Why don't you see what is up his sleeve before you hold his hand?Live well,without your man.This is all to easy to hand out Judy,when your sittin with Todo in Kansas.
He can have his plane if it is covered under a hanger or the wings and tail dismantled and it is not visible from outside since a plane in a setting outside an airport as he has now, close to the Airport, is not only confusing to pilots and I am certain this violates local Zoning and FAA regulations. The dinner theater and tour is a viable and decent idea. I am fan of good entertainers but I don't blindly,ignorantly,unfettingly support an entertainer, who has no respect for his community he lives in, violates rules and takes undue advantage and loyalty of his fanbase making mockery of the regulations in the process.
roguerunner, You are too funny. I never have implied that Wayne, is any different than anyone else in YOUR neigborhood. It is his property, and it sounds like to me that he is trying to better Las Vegas,by putting some jobless people to work. Some people like Wayne do have feelings for others, unlike you. I guess you have it made and don't care that Las Vegas is ranked so highly for unemployment.
I know that Wayne, and his wife, and the people that are involved in this are going through all of the legal rights to get his place zoned to do what he is wanting to do.
I would not be standing behind Wayne, if I thought he was doing anything illegal, and was not saying that you are, That was just a figure of speech that I feel about anyone's rights. If it is your property, and you want to do something that is legal, who am I to say you can't. This is America, the land of the free!! I am not stupid like you think I am, just because I am a person from Oklahoma, that happens to have been married 28 years to the same successful business man and not to TODO from Kansas.
You don't seem to care what happens to the city of Las Vegas as long as everyone stays away from you. Maybe you ought to try to get out and do something positive for your city like Wayne is, because from what I hear and read, Las Vegas is hurting big time!!
Until the time I see or hear that Wayne has (as you say) something up his sleeve, then I will defend Mr. and Mrs. Newton. This is a joint venture for them and their family.
He is a well respected man by many, but you have a right to your opinion of him just as I do.
I think its a wondeful idea!I have already been inside the premises ut a dinner ,show sounds fantastic!as long as wayne doesnt overprice himself with the way the economy is today, put some front rows aside for us paid ''wayniacs wayne! good luck! donna bronx ny
Your right Judy,and so may be Wayne,that this prodject will be successful and a positive influence on his neighborhood,and to the citizens of Las Vegas.I hope you are right that he is now capable himself,possibly with some new advisors,to make some wise decisions to do the right thing to benefit himself and all the people around him.So far ,before anything even gets started,he has made a huge decision about his jet,which has displayed to all where his economic and social concerns lie.If he is to convince us of his good deeds,he could of started out right there at the beginning.Sorry for my sceptism,but yes I do have my own interest to protect,as with anybody else.That's why Ia'm looking at this a little more closer than some.My interests are that he doe's all this in a legal and sane manner.As you said he is going through the legal rights,but I think he has it all backwards.Wayne is already doing what Wayne want's to do,then under public pressure may do the right thing and make it legal,mabey not.Sorry you can't understand the obvious concern here.I didnt' mean to deride you or your fine husband in my comments.The Todo reference was to Judy G. in Oz.Where reality in that land really doesen't coincide with others they are describing.Thanks for your unbiased assesment,and I will get busy only thinking of myself,which is so readily apparent by my previous posts throughout the weeks.What was I thinking sharing my time and thoughts with others,Icould be enjoying company by the pool,drink in hand,music blasting,forget about the issues,or others cares about the world.Thanks for reminding me,it's time to get busy doing things for myself!
roguerunner, thanks for the post!! I certainly can understand why there is concern on the part of the neighborhood, but I feel that Wayne is trying to do something very positive for his life and the citizens of the city by creating some jobs for some of the people of Las Vegas.
He probably should have gotten the okay to bring his plane back to the ranch instead of just doing it, but I did read where they are trying to get all of this cleared. I know one thing and that is that Wayne is the kindest person you could ever meet and I just wish that you knew him and you would know what I mean. He is a true gentleman in every way!! I hope you enjoyed your day with your music, drinks and had a lot of fun. Everyone deserves a day like that to themselves!!
Judy,you seem yourself to be a kind,gentle,loyal type person,this lends credence in your assesment of Wayne.You know ,I had to crack a smile,that loyalty knows no bounds is still alive.Wish I had friends like u.Well better go,second rounds are comming right up.Hope everything stays O. K. in O. K.
I had the misfortune of working for Wayne and wife (Kat) and I can say with first hand knowledge that there isn't much in the house that would make a "tour" with the exception of his office and living room.
As far as providing jobs...what I witnessed was a maid in tears on a daily basis and a personal assistant that wasn't treated any better than a dog ( both by Kat )Actually the dogs were treated much better than any employee including myself.
Wayne "is" a nice guy but lives in a world of people who give bad advise. To pull something off this big most of them would need a personality transplant !
roguerunner, Thanks for the compliments. I feel that you are a great person and seem like you would be alot of fun. I am glad you had a good day and hope the 2nd round was as good as the first. I am a loyal person and I guess I just know the type person he really is deep down. I wish everyone knew the man that I had the pleasure of knowing. Nevertheless, you all do have a right to how you feel and you do live there. I just hope he does things right for everyone involved. Everything is OK, in OK except we are about to flood today after no rain for a long time.. Have a great week. Judy
chefmichele, I enjoyed reading what you had to say. I don't think Wayne would ever mistreat anyone intentionally, but I have heard alot about the people in the house now.
I am a little surprised that Wayne, has allowed Kat to mistreat his personal assistant, whom I have known for years and I am sorry that you were. Maybe they will someday figure out that being kind is a much better way. All I can say is the Wayne I know wouldn't allow that to happen. I have heard that he is now surrounded by people that do give him bad advice. Hope he has learned that he needs to listen to his heart as he used to. I still wish hm much success and maybe he will take his life back over again!!
I had the pleasure of working on stage with Mr. Newton for 3 1/2 years. Thanks to him I was able to perform (sing and play piano) for hundreds of thousands of people that I would not have had the opportunity to perform to. Mr. Newton shared his stage as well as his audience with a relatively unknown performer. For this, I will be eternally grateful. Mr. Newton paid me every dime that was promised and treated me and my wife with respect as I saw him do all of his staff. During the time I worked there I could call him my friend as well as boss. I only hope that I was as good an employee as he was an employer. I would return to work for him at the drop of a hat, given the opportunity.
Best Wishes "Chief"!
Steve and Shirley Warren