Avalon Park Sun Tavares-August Edition

VOLUME 1 EDITION 1

AUGUST 2020

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COMMUNITY UPDATES

Avalon Park Tavares Starts Construction on 228 Residential Units in Phase 1 Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for August 20th, 4 p.m.

Avalon Park Group announced the groundbreaking of phase 1 of their residential section of Avalon Park Tavares. The community is invited to attend an official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 20th, 4 p.m.

The 155 acre master-planned community located in Tavares, Florida is located at the corner of Huffstetler Drive and Mount Homer Road. The first phase contains 228 residential

lots. Builders include D.R. Horton with 115 lots and Avex Homes with 113 lots. Models are anticipated to open Summer 2021. Upon completion, Avalon Park Tavares will have over 15 acres of parks, walking paths and lakes will be intertwined with more than 1,100 units.

Additionally, there are plans for a mixed-use town center with more than 250,000 square feet of commercial space.

“It is our mission to

change the way the world lives, learns, works and plays through creating healthy sustainable communities,” says Beat Kahli, President and CEO of Avalon Park Group. “We are happy to be bringing our vision to Lake County with Avalon Park Tavares.”

The Avalon Park Tavares Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 4 p.m. Event

activities will be held in the parking lot of Pinecrest Tavares Academy, located at 2550 Huffstetler Drive, Tavares, FL 32788. The event is free and open to the community, refreshments will also be served. RSVP by August 14th to Info@AvalonParkTavares.com.

For more information visit www.AvalonParkTavares.com or contact Info@AvalonParkTavares.com or 352-204-1020.

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Coffee Hour with BEAT I have called central Florida home for exactly a quarter of a century and what a journey it has been over the last 25 years.

From 100 cows in east Orlando to a city, called Avalon Park.

Participating in many personal, charitable, and business ventures around the globe, more and more people have asked me when I am going to write a book. Stephanie Lerret, who joined Avalon Park Group almost 20 years ago as a student straight from the University of Kansas, and who is today our Senior Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations had a better idea when she suggested: Let’s bring back the East Orlando Sun!

The Sun was founded by a great lady, called Sheryl Quatrano, back when east Orlando was in the “middle of nowhere.”

She started the newspaper as a one-women enterprise, writing all articles, selling advertisement and at times personally delivering the newspaper. Sheryl became famous for telling the stories of east Orlando residents, students, and businesses through her paper. When she and her husband decided that it was time to retire, she decided to sell the East Orange Sun (later called the East Orlando Sun) to me. The Sun was shining bright, reaching many families in east central Florida, and quickly became the largest central Florida community newspaper, with a weekly circulation of over 100,000. Not a day goes by that we do not hear from somebody either talking about an article they saw in a past edition, calling us to place an advertisement or asking when our break from publishing the Sun will end. Yes, a few years ago we decided to take a break, but as we promised the community, after a break, the Sun was reinstated as our branded community digital newsletter.

Over the past several years of traveling and doing business internationally, we have been able to learn and connect with many new friends all over the world.

Today the sun never goes down in the Avalon Park Group global group of companies. With operations all over the globe, in the US, Europe, Asia, Africa or Australia, someone in the APG family of companies is always working. Being a global company means that sometimes my sleep patterns take a while to catch up with me, and while I

WE WANT THIS TO BE AN INTERACTIVE NEWSPAPER, WE WANT YOU TO BE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE AND TO SHARE YOUR OPINION may be in the US, my body is often still on Swiss time! This is actually a great “problem, ” as that is when I am blessed to be able to get in touch with a member of our family-styled enterprises elsewhere in the world. And while we used our break from publishing the Sun to travel the world, our foundation and home base has always been central Florida. We always come home to Avalon Park where people can live, learn, work and play.

It is our goal to let the Sun shine all over the world, on every continent and in many different languages. Every large vision and mission starts with a first step, and our first step was a new name: The Avalon Park Sun. The next steps were to implement a specialized pub-

lication with unique content in each of our Avalon Park Communities. As of August 2020, The Avalon Park Sun is being published in each one of our Central Florida Master-Planned Communities: Avalon Park Tavares, Avalon Park Orlando, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel and Avalon Park Daytona Beach. While you are reading the 1st edition of the Avalon Park Sun Tavares, you are reading the 228th edition of Coffee Hour with Beat. Over all our publications we are reaching online and through delivery of hard copies more than 60,000 readers today, and hope to reach an online and print circulation of more than 100,000 by the end of 2020.

The Avalon Park Sun is a local community newspaper with a global reach. Because of our roots in Switzerland, and our ventures on every continent, we can bring you firsthand experience and news written by people like you and I, living in Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Tavares, Florida, in Austin, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Basel, Switzerland, Singapore, Asia, Sydney, Australia or Cape Town, Africa and more.

We want this to be an interactive newspaper, we want you to be able to contribute and to share your opinion. The Avalon Park Sun will not be written by professional journalists, it will be written by you, the community! Moms, dads, by students, people of all ages and backgrounds, artists, politicians, athletes, business people and many more will share their experiences and tell the story of the communities they live in.

The Avalon Park Sun, will be a monthly publication with dynamic updates as they are submitted. While we want to be your community news

source, we will not “chase” the latest scandal or gossip. And while we will tell you how people are talking about the US, the US economy in Singapore or Sydney, we will also feature pictures from local schools and community events.

You can view the latest news for each of our communities by logging into the Avalon Park Sun anytime at www.AvalonParkSun.com or by subscribing to receive our weekly email updates at www.AvalonParkTavares.com.

Whenever I read an article in a newspaper about an event I personally participated in, it seems like most of the time, the account is not “like it really” was. The Avalon Park Sun will be different, all articles are written by people like you and I, and the news is only first hand.

The Avalon Park Sun will have an opinion and it will be the opinion of the people who live, learn, work and play in central Florida, or around the globe.

Rome was not built in one day, the Avalon Park Sun will evolve and we need your input and help. Submit your articles, pictures, questions, comments, complaints and ideas to Info@ AvalonParkSun.com.

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At-Home Activities Seniors Can Do to Stay Active During Quarantine The coronavirus outbreak has caused major life changes in the past few months, especially in the lives of seniors. Since seniors are at higher risk for complications it is important for them to stay home and practice safe social distancing. This is a big change and can be difficult on one’s overall mental and physical wellbeing. Finding ways to stay active and motivated while on lockdown can be challenging, but there are a few activities that can be implemented into a routine to make it easier to stay healthy during quarantine.

Start with Healthy Eating

Snacking on junk food can be tempting during a time like this, but the high levels of sugar in those foods can cause seniors to feel even more tired and grumpy during quarantine.

Maintaining a healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains will keep energy levels high and make staying active during this difficult time that much easier.

Online Exercise Classes

Seniors who enjoy participating in exercise classes are encouraged to check out online options if their physical classes have been cancelled. Many places are offering free online classes during quarantine. A great option for seniors who want to explore different types of exercise, online classes include everything from yoga to strength training along with an instructor to guide you through it.

Outdoor Walks

Going for walks is a great way to get outside and remain active

during quarantine. Walking is a low-impact activity that is easy on joints and improves balance.

Walking also provides great health benefits such as weight control and lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes.

Besides the health benefits, going outdoors for a walk will allow seniors to see neighbors, nature, and animals from a safe distance.

Indoor Dancing

Whether it’s taking an online dance class or putting on some music and moving freely, dancing is a diverse form of exercise that improves balance, reaction times, posture, and flexibility. A great way to stay active during quarantine, putting on music and dancing can ease the symptoms of anxiety, boost mood and energy levels, and provide many increased health benefits.

Why Choose Encore at Avalon Park

Finding an assisted living community that provides safety and a range of activities for your loved ones is important, especially during a time like this.

You can visit Encore at Avalon Park to better understand what we are doing to encourage our senior residents to stay active and motivated during this time.

If you have any questions or want to schedule a socially-distanced virtual tour, call us at 407-270-7500.

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Education Disruption: COVID-19 Allows for an Education Paradigm Shift Students across the globe have encountered a new academic setting for the last 4 months. It certainly has changed the way parents look at academic settings.

When I started in education almost 20 years ago, I remember rows of desks and students entering through the front door to a ringing bell. Education has certainly changed, but are we advanced enough to engage the 21st-century learner.

What if COVID was a reset button for you and the learning environment that your student encounters each day. What if CoVid was about us needing an education paradigm shift?

Educators across the world have been saying for some time that there is a need for change in education environments.

Learners push this statement forward on a daily basis because of the changing world around us. The development of students in the 21st century requires forward-thinking and individual engagement to prepare students for their future, which will ultimately look different from the one we currently live in. But the question remains, are we listening or moving along with the status quo? Education reforms and necessary shifts are normally based on a change in perspectives based on timely or untimely engagement within the process. CO-VID 19 has caused a shift where we can no longer go about our children’s learning

conquests, hoping and praying that it all works out. Many parents have come across the stark realization that their students are frustrated, they need more support, seeing firsthand that their student is often in a maze hoping that they will find their way to the exit unscarred.

Imagine if you, the learned parent, are confused about the materials, assignments, concepts for learning within the process, then how do you think your student feels within the learning spectrum.

Take a few minutes and think of your student as a jewel that needs a ring setting. Would you place that precious stone in a setting that is not prepared for the weight of the diamond, ruby, or pearl that you possess?

Would you place it where there is little to no support to encapsulate that rare diamond? No, you would place the diamond in an environment that would ensure that the diamond can be protected and well maintained.

Students learning during the pandemic and beyond: Shouldn’t education be individualized? When looking at a learner, you must realize that they have insurmountable potential. The teacher should be viewed in the same way. However, if either is stifled, they never reach their full potential.

Each child is different in the learning landscape. Learners should automatically receive information based on learning

style and ability. To ultimately create scripted instruction and scripted lessons for students whose learning style and learning abilities are needing a different form of learning engagement, only places the learner in a form of learning isolation.

Now imagine the student you engaged with over the last few months in a class with 21-25 students. The same student you supported with math concepts like, Understanding Operations and Algebraic Thinking has now been tasked with completing similar concepts without the proper support.

Brookings preliminary estimates suggest the following: These preliminary COVID Slide estimates suggest students could begin fall 2020 with roughly 70% of the learning gains in reading from the prior year relative to a typical school year. In mathematics, students may show even smaller learning gains from the previous year, returning with less than 50% of the gains. In lower grades, students may be nearly a full year behind in math compared to what we would observe in normal conditions.

Though not shown in the figures, we produced similar estimates of learning loss based on research showing the effect of being absent on achievement.

That is, we simply assumed students’ learning during COVID-19 school closures would be akin to what occurs when students miss school, a

large assumption given the online learning and homeschooling now occurring. Results for absenteeism-based projections were often more dire.

An education paradigm shift is necessary for parents, leaders, teachers, and stakeholders within the context of learning environments and the workforce.

As we embark on making decisions concerning the next school year, keep these 5 points in the forefront of your decision making. ● Will my student thrive in the learning environment? ● Does my child need additional support based on the gaps caused by the pandemic? ● Are there programs that would better suit my student? ● What challenges could my student have this year that I could potentially navigate through before it causes a greater gap in learning? ● Is my student’s potential being exhausted as a 21st Century Learner?

For more support and to view our programs, visit creativeglobalschools.org or call our offices at 407.203.6283. Kim Lundy has been an educator for 19 years in university, college, public-private and charter settings across the United States.

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Pinecrest Academy Welcomes Back Faculty & Students!

“We are so excited to be in our building and getting ready for teachers and students to come and fill our halls with the noise of learning. We have been eagerly awaiting this moment for quite some time now!”

Principal Rebecca Schanck and Instructional Support Coach Alyse Ayotte outside the new building

The library is being delivered and our media specialist Anna Desgalier is so excited to start organizing the books and room so that little learners will be able to access them throughout the school year. We have been working hard cleaning and moving furniture, unpacking textbooks and school supplies.

“Mr.D” Gary DiMaio, Maintenance working away getting everything ready for the students’ arrival

Frank has been planning and training for all the delicious and healthy meals our students will eat. He is also in charge of cooking club which we know will be a success.

Frank Sotnik, Cafeteria Manager

Pat our mascot dropped by to check our work and make sure that we’re Covid safe and ready! Our students are strongly recommended to wear masks and school. We have a rigid hourly schedule of cleaning and sanitation that Pat is making sure we are prepared for.

Pat the Elephant, Our school mascot doing some pre back-to-school cleaning

Amber our aftercare T.E.A.M.S. director and public outreach coordinator has been busy setting up aftercare and reach out to local businesses to sponsor our school.

If you are a local business who would like to be a sponsor please contact aclifford@ pinecresttavares.com Amber Clifford, Aftercare director

We are welcoming back teachers soon and cannot wait to see them take our theme “Let the adventures begin” and create beautiful bright and fun classrooms this year!

We look forward to an amazing school year and to meeting all of our students and parents on August 24, 2020! We’ll see you soon!

Frank Sotnik, Cafeteria Manager, Gary DiMaio, Maintenance, Alyse Ayotte, Instructional Support Coach), Rebecca Schanck, Principal

Carolyn and Blane have been working hard to answer all parent calls and emails throughout the spring & summer. If you called the school there’s a good chance that you spoke to one of them. Thank you for all that you’ve done to make our opening smooth Carolyn and Blane.

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About the City of Tavares The City of Tavares has served as the County’s Seat for Lake County Florida, since 1888.

Downtown Tavares, which lies on the shores of Lake Dora, has that small town charm and feel, which is lacking in most cities. The picturesque Wooton Park sits only one block from Main Street and offer families everything from picnic pavilions to boat ramps.

Tavares is also home to the Dora Canal, known as one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Tavares has always been a central location.

Geographically, the town sits midway on the Florida Peninsula and Native tribes found its highlands overlooking the lakes to be a safe location away from the storms coming from the coast. Later, the town became a transportation center, but it was travel by boat that brought in the first settlers, as the City is connected by a navigable waterway system to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Ocklawaha and the St. Johns’ River.

However, it was the train that populated Lake County. Conveniently located northwest of

Orlando, Tavares saw a major line entering from the south.

Another line from Jacksonville entered from the north, from Eustis. A line through Mount Dora led to Sanford and a line west extended to a rail hub in Wildwood.

Back in the 19th century, Major St. Clair Abrams began implementing a vision for Tavares.

He not only oversaw the development of the hub of rail lines converging in Tavares, he saw the future capital of the state

waiting to be realized. Had it not been for an inadvertent fire 125 years ago, the major’s vision of Tavares being the state capital may have become reality. The spark from a train ignited the adjacent lumberyard in the downtown, destroying three dozen buildings in a matter of minutes. That same year, the Florida legislature removed Tavares from consideration as a potential new center of state government. Although the times have changed, one factor remains a constant for Tavares. It is the center of government for Lake County and it is, therefore, Lake County’s Capital City. A partnership has evolved through the years between Lake County’s Board of County Commissioners and the Tavares City Council.

The two elected bodies work together to make downtown Tavares a supportive home for the civic activities of Lake County.

For more information on the Tavares Chamber of Commerce, visit them online at www.TavaresChamber.com.

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Must See Museums!

Some of the coolest museums to visit on your next trip!

Looking to find the pulse of a community? Need another activity for your itinerary? Want to expand your knowledge? Visit a museum. Good museums are able to evoke emotions and shift perspectives. They transport you to a different time and place, be it through interactive galleries or 3D movie theaters. Gain a deeper understanding of a community’s history and culture, and have fun while learning something new. From art to space, historical and archeological sites, read on to discover the coolest museum in some of the states.

Florida: The Dalí Museum

Fans of Salvador Dalí need not travel all the way to Spain for a glimpse of the surrealist painter’s work. The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida contains an impressive collection of paintings, illustrations and sculptures created by the eccentric painter over the course of his life. Don’t miss: Available until December 31, 2022, Dreams of Dalí in Virtual Reality allows visitors to explore a Dalí painting through the lens of VR.

North Carolina: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

One of North Carolina’s top attractions, the Natural Sciences Museum in Raleigh definitely lives up to the hype. The largest of its kind in the Southeastern U.S., this museum is a center of research and exploration. Its seven floors of interactive exhibit spaces span two city blocks and feature everything from dinosaurs to meteorites and beyond. Don’t miss: The Nature Research Center, which dives into North Carolina’s unique ecosystem and natural history.

Maryland: American Visionary Art Museum

Fans of contemporary art will love Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum. A museum dedicated entirely to self-taught artists, don’t expect to see traditional paintings and sculptures here. The unusual art pieces and installations are accompanied by the artist’s story, which adds a sense of depth and meaning to the work at hand. Don’t miss: At 55 feet high, the Giant Whirligig by Vollis Simpson is an amazing wind-powered sculpture outside the museum’s walls.

Georgia: The World of Coca-Cola

Whether you call it soda or pop, you’ll definitely want to visit Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola. This interactive museum contains a pop culture gallery, a 4D theatre and a vault holding Coke’s secret formula. Regardless of which exhibits you visit, the colorful and exciting space is a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Don’t miss: The tasting room allows you to taste over 100 samples of Coca-Cola from around the world. Just beware of the accompanying sugar rush.

South Carolina: The Charleston Museum

The gem of Charleston’s Museum Mile, the Charleston Museum asserts itself as the “oldest museum in the United States.” Founded in 1773, it makes a good case for this title. The museum features hundreds of artifacts from Charleston’s colonial past, and examines the city’s role in the Revolutionary and Civil wars.

Don’t miss: The museum also owns two historic homes that you can tour. The Heyward-Washington House displays a collection of local antique furniture, and the Joseph Manigault House offers a look at the lives of a wealthy Charleston family.

Washington: Museum of Pop Culture

Nicknamed MoPop, Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture is home to all things mainstream — music, television, film and literature.

From exhibitions dedicated to Pearl Jam and Nirvana to exploring the world of horror films and science fiction, you’re sure to find something that sparks your interest at MoPop. Don’t miss: The Sound Lab is a hands-on experience, allowing visitors to experiment with turntables, drums and audio technology. Soundproof rooms are also available for jamming, singing and mixing sounds.

Virginia: Jamestown Settlement

This living history museum is set in America’s first permanent English colony. The Jamestown Settlement is reenactment at its finest, featuring restored buildings, ships and traditions from the early days of America. From gallery exhibits to storytelling, and live displays of traditional life from historical interpreters, this museum proves that history can be a ton of fun.

Don’t miss: Visit three recreations of the ships that brought colonists to the New World. Visitors can tour the Susan Constant.

Louisiana: The National WWII Museum

The scope of this museum is simply breathtaking.

Located in New Orleans, the National WWII Museum features a massive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits from the turbulent conflict.

Wander through nearly 250,000 artifacts and listen to more than 9,000 personal accounts. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the war that changed the world. Don’t miss: You can’t miss the B-17 Bomber suspended in air, but you can get even closer by walking the catwalks near the ceiling.

Delaware: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Pronounced “winter-tour,” the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is the previous home of Henry Francis du Pont, an art collector and horticulturist born in 1889. The estate sits on 1,000 acres of land in the rolling hills of Delaware. Guests to the museum can tour both the grounds and the 175-room home, which houses permanent and rotating art collections. Don’t miss: Yuletide at Winterthur is a special holiday event showcasing period and artistic Christmas displays, one of which is a Christmas tree constructed entirely of flowers.

Coming together to create a healthy community

Personal Care Agreements and Their Importance to Medicaid Eligibility One of the most common Medicaid asset protection strategies is a Personal Care Agreement, or a Caregiver Agreement.

These are two terms that mean the same thing – an agreement between an elderly individual and someone else (usually a child) for the child to provide care to their parent in exchange for money. And while this sounds cold and heartless, the real purpose of the agreement is to transfer money from parent to child, advancing the inheritance in a way, while depleting the parent’s assets in such a manner that the parent will be immediately eligible for Medicaid.

What kind of care would the caregiver provide? Some examples of the sort of care covered under a personal care agreement are things like grocery shopping, monitoring and managing medications, tracking health, and preparing meals. Even when the person needing the care has gone into a long-term care facility, these agreements are still valid and the caregiver can still provide services, such as delivering personal items or working with in-house medical staff.

So How Do Personal Care Agreements Work?

Personal Care Agreements are formal contracts – and while they can be written on the back of a napkin, they do create an employer/employee arrangement and it is best that they include certain provisions, like any other employment agreement would. While these agreements are usually between a parent and child, they can also be created for a grandchild, aunt, uncle, nephew, or niece to provide care for an elderly family member. This relationship can also be between spouses, however, they typically are not because this type of arrangement will not work if the purpose is to “spend down” excess assets to qualify for Medicaid.

Because these agreements are also employee agreements, you will need to ensure that tax considerations are taken into account – the caregiver will need to pay income tax on any money received from this agreement. These agreements should also include language regarding how many hours the caregiver is expected to work and what would happen if there was an accident. Finally, because even families can have issues, it is

important to have language protecting the elderly individual from potential abuse, either physical or financial.

Personal Care Agreements and Medicaid If it is your goal or a loved one’s goal to apply to the Medicaid program to receive government assistance, a Personal Care Agreement can assist you in qualifying for the program.

Through this type of agreement, you can pay a caregiver for future services in order to legitimately spend-down assets.

This means that you can pay a caregiver today for services that you anticipate needing six months, or even three years down the line. That allows for a lump sum payment to be made, instead of having to deplete assets slowly, over time. Because of the nature of these Caregiver Agreements, timing is not everything. If you establish them early, then you have more time to spend down money for Medicaid eligibility, but if you are preparing for an emergency Medicaid plan – attempting to lower assets quickly so as to qualify for Medicaid as soon as possible – these agreements are still valid and are common-

ly used. When done correctly, Personal Care Agreements are a strategic way to pass wealth to your heirs, protect your assets, and ensure that you can qualify for Medicaid. These agreements are a powerful tool in any asset protection arsenal.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

GUEST SUBMISSION

And Another Reason to Check on Family, Friends and Neighbors

always begin with three important stops - the liquor store, 7-11 and bank.

Alcohol has three critical uses throughout a hurricane. First, a good stiff cocktail eases any fears about what is blowing about the yard. Then when you lose power, it helps you get to bed early - there is only so much you can do without lights. Lastly, a good bottle of booze is a perfect bartering medium. Spirits always make you welcomed at hurricane parties!

PS – never beer…it takes too much ice to keep cold.

Next stop - 7-11 for ice, propane and topping off the gas tank.

Grab a couple cases of water because you know that Publix has been cleaned out.

Many years ago, Jimmy Buffett penned the song “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season.” Growing up in Central Florida, the annual visitor from the tropical cyclones always added extra spice to life. As I have aged, my hurricane anxiety has morphed into anticipation of a fun couple of days… even in 2004 when I was out of power for over a month.

With all the craziness of 2020 I must pause and wonder how many tropical visitors we’ll

actually have this year. There are silver linings from this year’s grey clouds though. Out of concern, I have reconnected with friends with whom I had lost touch. I have also gotten to know my neighbors better.

The pandemic, #BLM protests and now hurricane quarantines have all slowed life down, maybe a bit too pedestrian at times.

It is a shame that all too often family, friends and neighbors are not all the same. Sometimes your family are your friends,

but not always. Maybe your friends are your neighbors, but not always. It would be great if our family and friends were the same, and they lived right next door!

So how do you prepare for hurricanes? There are dozens of ‘cane prep supply lists out there. Guidance on where to hide when the big wind blows and how to board up your windows.

Lastly the bank. $300 cash. Just remember, those credit card machines don’t work so well without electricity. Cash is always king!

Batteries, canned food and all that other prep list stuff are important. But not as important as the first three stops! Words to live by!

The Village Idiot

The Village Idiot’s preparations

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