JULY 2020
VOLUME 13 NO. 2
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK By Pieri Hayes
Hello Del Webbers Well, here we are, another month into the pandemic. Really thought by now we would be able to ease back into the normal life we knew and loved, but no. The world is opening back up and the number are climbing again. As of this writing, we are at or above 20,000 cases in South Carolina. I hate to think of what the number will be by the time you read this. The news last night, the 15th, said that they are starting to see more and more cases of people in the 20 – 40 year old age group getting sick, as they have been the least likely to wear a mask. I guess this means we must be ever more diligent in our social distancing and cleanliness. As with past pandemics, this will pass eventually.
FIND THE CARDINAL Don’t forget to look for the cardinal this month. Remember that it will be hidden and once you find it, write your name, phone number and location of the cardinal on a slip of paper and deposit it in the “Where’s the Cardinal” official container at the front desk of The Resort. Deadline for entries is the 5th of the month. A name will be drawn out of all of the correct locations and the winner will be awarded a $10 Publix gift card and their picture proudly displayed in the next Resident News. (Of course, the cardinals on this page and in the monthly calendar don’t count.) While The Resort is closed, entries can either be emailed to dwc.newsletter.prh@gmail.com or can be left in the box by my front door at 481 Eastern Isle Ave.
Next month, since we may not have a calendar, I would like to flood the centerfold with pictures of the flowers we have all grown in our yards this year. So, at your earliest convenience, send me pictures with your name and the name of the flower. Let’s make the centerfold POP! Take care, stay safe and stay home. Let’s help flatten the curve on this pandemic and keep it away from us. Until next month -
You enriched us while you were here, You were part of our Community, You were a neighbor and a friend, You will be missed, ….and remembered.
Cecily Fuhrman • 341 Regatta Way • May 29, 2020 Ken Ayres • 328 Waterlily Way • June 14, 2020
June's winner was Don Paczynski, of Tugboat Lane. He found the cardinal on page 34 between the two ladies on a decoration. There were 5 entries and Don's was the only correct one.
To notify us of a resident's passing, please contact the editor at dwc.newsletter.prh@gmail.com
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FEATURES
JULY 2020 • VOLUME 13 • NO. 2
1...................... From the Editor 1...................... Cardinal Winner 1...................... Memorial 3..................... Lifestyles Update 3..................... Community Manager Update 3..................... Men's Coffee Group 4..................... A Feel Good Story 6..................... Cooperation Makes Money
Cover design Barry Hassel
8..................... Veteran's Interview
Publications Committee:
12................... Another Coastal Bluff Party 16................... Photographer's Corner
Pieri Hayes, Chairman/Editor
Bob Durand DESIGN
21................... Professor Switenko's Corner 24.................. Washington State Something for Everyone 27.................. Birthdays and Anniversaries
Ken Weisenberger, Vice Chairman Stephen Mitchell, Treasurer/Account Manager Brenda Mitchell, Marketing Agent Barry Hassel, Cover Design
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29.................. Nature's Reward 30.................. Protect Retirement Income
CLUB NEWS 11....... Kennel Club 14...... FAC and Writers 22..... Cane Bay Players
Deadline for submissions for the August 2020 edition of the Resident News Magazine is July 15 at 5 PM.
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Resident News is published monthly by the Del Webb at Cane Bay Publications Committee (herein referred to as the DWPC) and is made possible by the support of our resident contributors and our advertisers. Please send your comments or questions concerning articles or editorial policy to the Editor (Pieri Hayes) at dwc.newsletter.prh@gmail.com. Advertising queries should be directed to the Marketing Director, Steve Mitchell at DWCBMag@gmail.com. The DWPC neither guarantees nor endorses any of the products and services advertised in the publication. All submissions should be sent to DWC.Newsletter.PRH@ gmail.com. Once received, all materials become the property of the DWPC. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. The final decision on the appropriateness of submissions for inclusion in Resident News remains with the DWPC. Views expressed in the Resident News do not necessarily reflect the views of the members of the DWPC, the Del Webb at Cane Bay Association, Inc., The Del Webb at Cane Bay Association Board of Directors, or AAM and assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within the publication. Final newsletter content is based solely on the discretion of the Resident News Editorial Staff. Articles should be no longer than 700 words in length without the prior approval of the Editor. Submissions not received by the 15th at 5 PM, will not be published without prior approval of the Editor.
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LIFESTYLES UPDATE
By Mindy Jones
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Happy 4th of July! We hope you are able to celebrate our Independence Day with friends and family! Make sure to come out and enjoy the food trucks while you swim, play tennis, pickleball and bocce ball. We will also be putting up our tent for residents to be able to eat and stay cool.
Lifestyle Director
Even though the Resort was closed throughout June for the remodeling, we hope you enjoyed all the food vendors, the farmer’s market and the drive-in movie. Our next blood drive is on July 13th from 10AM – 3PM This will be a unique blood drive as they will be testing all donors for COVID-19 antibodies. To
schedule your appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: DelWebb. As club and group events are fluid during this time, make sure to keep an eye out for the Tuesday Club emails and the Friday Lifestyle emails to stay up-to-date on all upcoming events.
COMMUNITY MANAGER UPDATE
By Phillip Tumminia
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esort Renovations Thanks to all who joined us for June’s open board meeting. As you saw, many of the large elements of the update have been completed with fresh paint, all new flooring, and our
new book room. We are also working toward updating our audio-visual system as we seem to have taken a lightning strike to our equipment. With the COVID-19 crisis still a concern, some elements of the project will take sev-
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he Men's Coffee Group" meets every day except Sunday. This has been going on for 10 years, at least. Before the pandemic, these guys could be found inside the lobby, at a specific table, having coffee and discussing all of the day's topics. After the pandemic hit, they decided to meet in front of The Resort as seen in the picture. When renovations began on The Resort, they had to move to the rear of The Resort. No pandemic is going to stop this group from getting together, with social distancing of course, and having their coffee and discussions. From left to right are Ron Burkeett, Larry Shaffner, Rich Bechetti, Bob Hayes and George Ellin. This was a small group this day. Sometimes they have as many as 15 getting together.
eral weeks to deliver such as the new banquet chairs and the door between Spoleto and the great room. The finished product will be stunning and is sure to be the envy of our neighboring communities!
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A FEEL GOOD STORY As told to Sandy Mann by Pieri Hayes
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une 6th, Pieri and Bob Hayes decided to venture out and visit Flowertown Nursery in search of some garden supplies. Upon exiting their vehicle, Pieri spied a shiny thing in the gravel parking area. It was a wedding ring! Upon picking it up, Pieri noted the truck that it was near and went straight to Charlene, Flowertown’s owner, and asked if anyone had told her that they had lost a ring. She told her that she would hang on to it and she took down her phone number in case anyone reached out to her. There were just a few people at the nursery so Pieri tracked them down and asked each if they had lost a wedding band; none had. Fortunately, it was engraved with names and a date. Once Pieri returned home, she decided to try and find the owner of the ring. The Cane Bay Plantation site on Facebook was the first thought, as it was a much larger site than the Del Webb site, to see if by some small chance, someone might know
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any people by those names. Of course, they could have been from Lincolnville, Ladson, Summerville, or anywhere, for that matter. As small as the chances were, she posted the following at 12:46 PM: Is anyone familiar with a couple by the name of Chris and Sheryl? I don't have their last name. I do know that they were married in November of 2001. One of the two lost something that I found, and I am trying to find them. They don't necessarily live in Cane Bay. If anyone you know fits this description, have them contact me by pm. Thank you in advance. So many times, since moving here, I as well as others have said – “it’s a small world” and it is indeed. A mere 45 minutes after Pieri’s post, Jennifer Stayton responded with the names Chris and Sheryl Prestero. That was quickly followed by a response from Sheryl Prestero that “yes, that’s us.” That post started quite the dialog with various people waiting to see when and if I would re-
spond and what was going to happen. Apparently, her husband Chris, who could not wear his wedding band at work, had put it in his pocket, as he usually did and then had gone to a few places that day, Flowertown being one of them. The ring must have jumped out of his pocket without his knowledge as he got out of his truck. His wife was not very happy to hear the news that he had lost his ring. But good detective work paid off and Pieri got Chris’ phone number and called him. He was in Goose Creek but knew where Del Webb was and would call her when he was on Cane Bay Boulevard. Pieri would then meet him at the front gate. He called, Pieri and Bob went to the gate and Chris arrived bearing a large bouquet of flowers. Ends up that Chris and Sheryl live right here in Old Rice Retreat. I mean, what are the chances! Below are pictures of Chris’ bare finger, Pieri handing him his ring and the ring, back where it belongs.
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COOPERATION MAKES MONEY By Tom Jones - History Forum Writers Group
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hose of us alive today are aware of many economic alliances. We have lived through the oil embargo caused by OPEC, the creation of the European Economic Community and NAFTA. The purpose of these economic organizations is to make it easier for members to trade with each other, allowing for goods and services to move more easily across borders. Long before the economic associations we know today was the Hanseatic League or Hansa (Guild), founded in northern German towns and merchant groups abroad to protect its trading interests. The League dominated commerce in northern Europe from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The Hanseatic League formed when two distinct merchant Hanses decided to form a central trading pact. In the east, German merchants had gained a monopoly of the Baltic trade as early as the late 12th century. They controlled the flow of goods from Sweden through Russia, and through what are now Latvia, Estonia and Poland. In the west, the Rhineland merchants centered primarily in Cologne, actively traded in Flanders and England where they had long enjoyed royal protection. Over time these two different groups saw the need to unite their economic interests. For many years, the towns of northern Germany had formed loose affiliations
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for trade; in fact, in 1265 most of the merchants in northern Germany were ruled by the Law of Lubeck. During the same period, the Rhineland merchants who increasingly engaged in trade with the northern German group decided to form Hanses in London and Bruges (Belgium). Once the two groups joined forces near the end of the 13th century, they controlled every port along the Baltic and, therefore, all the trade on it. That meant that the League traded in everything from manufactured goods to all sorts of raw materials and food stuffs. In addition, the League also had valuable contacts which enabled them to secure Mediterranean and Asian goods. The formation of the League gave them power over the nobility and the church who had long suppressed the merchant class. The development of the association not only produced economic monopolies in several areas but also naval superiority. Using their economic might, the League trained pilots for their vast merchant navy and improved sea safety by building lighthouses and placing marker buoys. This strong naval presence diminished possible attack by pirates and other marauders. However, by the late 1300s, the Hanseatic League began to experience problems. Independent merchants in areas controlled by the League began to push back and assert their independence. From 1370-1380, trade significantly slowed further, threatening their monopoly and forcing them to take some drastic actions.
German kings and princes, once strong supporters, developed little interest in the economic affairs of the north. Thus its political power only came from the various towns which belonged to the League. With trade declining, the League could no longer depend upon entering new trade agreements but had to defend old territories. When monetary gifts and loans no longer guaranteed trade, the League reverted to drastic measures like embargo and blockade to protect its trading interests. The 15th century provided even more difficulty for the Hanseatic League. Northern European territories were attempting to become national states interested in developing and protecting their own trade. As these areas became individual political entities, Hanseatic towns lost their independence and, consequently, became ineligible for membership in the League. While trade continued to flow, the Hanseatic League controlled less of it. The emerging nationalism and territorialism left no place for a superregional trade union.
The League did continue, although greatly lessened in power and economic importance. New trade routes developed, but the Hanses could not control them. Climate and labor shortages created problems in securing crops for trading. But two significant events led to its demise. The first event, the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s, created a new social and religious order. The second, the Thirty Years War 1618-1648, changed the political and territorial landscape of Europe. By 1669 the Hanseatic League had outlived its usefulness as an economic entity. It had fallen victim to a variety of circumstances which it could not control. www.DWCtoday.com
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COMMANDER PATRICK K. HAWKINS, U.S.NAVY (RET.) AND MAJOR JOANNE HAWKINS, U.S.ARMY (RET.) By Richard Standring
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atrick enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1971 as a Seaman Apprentice attending boot camp in San Diego, CA. In his earlier years, his ship made three visits to Vietnam, the last visit involved the evacuation of Saigon (April 1975). He left the Navy in June after four years of service to go to California Poly-Technic State Univ. Patrick re-joined the Navy in 1981 attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI becoming an officer in Navy Supply Corps and stationed in Athens, GA. In 1982 to 1985, Patrick was Supply Officer on the Frigate.USS O’Callahan. “Frigates are fast, but don’t handle well in rough seas.” Next assignment was back to Athens, GA as an instructor, teaching food service and retail operations. In 1987, he was transferred to a supply ship, the U.S.S. White Plains for another two years of duty as Cargo Officer responsible for transferring stores to three battle groups! It is difficult to fathom the enormous activity that involved. Next duty station was Contract Intern at Defense Logistics Agency for two years, then he became Supply Officer on the U.S.S. Gridley until 1993. The next two years was spent with Naval Systems Command in Washington, D.C. as the Business Financial Mgr. for Phalancx Systems working with Under Asst. Secty.
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Navy as a Lt. Commander. In 1995, Patrick was sent to WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH to handle Foreign Military Sales. That’s where he met Joanne, a Quartermaster
Officer in the U.S. Army. Think about that – Navy meets Army at an Air Force Base. They got married while in Dayton. Joanne retired from service in 2001 and Patrick in 2002. Joanne left the Army to do the same job on the civilian side. Patrick did the same thing joining Lear-Siegler Logistics Int’l. for an eight-year stint, first as Contracting Mgr. and later, as Program Mgr. Patrick returned to the Dept. of Defense for seven years working Foreign Military Sales. Final retirement for Patrick, Oct. 2017. For Joanne, Aug. 2018. While still working, (Jan. 2013) Joanne was asked to teach a 3-day seminar at Charleston Air Force Base. It was her first visit to The Holy City. She took some extra time to look around and discovered Del Webb. Later, Patrick, an avid Bass fisherman, discovered two large lakes nearby and that was enough motivation to make the move. They purchased their home in Nov. 2013 and slowly moved over a 4 ½-year period with numerous visits. If you see Patrick, ask to see his large boat hidden away in his over-size garage. They have quickly become part of our community. We are fortunate to have them as a neighbor. Patrick and Joanne, thank you for your combined 46 years of service!
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PET CORNER SPOTLIGHT Sponsored by Del Webb Kennel Club By Sandy Mann
This month I am giving you a list of the foods that dogs can and cannot eat.
CAN Chicken Eggs Green Beans Honey Kiwi Mango
Apple Bananas Blueberries Cantaloupe Carrots Cheese
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(without Xylitol)
Pears Pineapple
Cooked Potatoes Pumpkin Rice Sweet Potato Yogurt
CANNOT Alcohol Avocado Caffeine Chocolate Coffee Fat Trimmings
Garlic Gum Grapes Macadamia Nuts Milk Mushrooms
Onions Pits and Seeds Potato Skins Raw Potato Raisins Rhubarb
Salty Foods Tea Walnuts Yeast and Dough
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WHAT FAC AND WRITERS' MEMBERS ARE DOING DURING LOCKDOWN? By Shirley Berardo
Sandy Mann – known for her rock painting, took pictures of three of her rocks. The bluebird rock is now owned by our own Ken Weisenberger who is watching his next bluebird brood.
Frederick Smyth – submitted two photos – one a moon over water and a row of mailboxes.
Bob Belmont – submitted photos of Mykynos, Greece, Middleton Plantation, bluebird, and moon shot.
Laura Fritsch - I made gardenias out of sea shells, made magnolias out of oyster shells, and gold leafed the oyster shells. Made jewelry holders from oyster shells and sea shells.
Greg Slempa – took a picture of the floating shelves he installed. He aslo took a picture of an historical vs modern building comparison.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS CORNER Submit your photos for consideration in Photographers Corner to: dwc.newsletter.prh@gmail.com
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Hoya flower by Jeremy Stork
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FYI - The calendar of events will return when The Resort operations return to normal.
By Valerie Cegelka
Magnolia by Steve Pernick
Reflections by Nancy & Bob Watson
Dog cloud by Lorry Rosen
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PROFESSOR SWITENKO'S CORNER Answers to quiz on page 31
1. In issuing a dollar bill, a five dollar bill, or any other government bill, the engraved signatures of two officeholders are necessary before it is legal tender. What are the two offices? 2. Within 10 states, how many states prohibit a man from marrying his widow’s sister?
3. If you go duck hunting, you do not
shoot until you see the duck. In what sport do you have to wait until you’ve captured your game before you can see it?
4. A check dated February 29th is not legal tender. Explain this.
5. There are three standard tables of weight, namely: Troy Weight, Avoirdupois Weight and Apothecaries Weight. Which table of weight does the grocer or the butcher use when selling items measured by the pound? 6. There was a custom prevalent in the
sixth century, the vestiges of which are still seen today. A man gave his brideto-be a ring, a pair of shoes and a kiss. Symbolically, the ring was supposed to keep her hands out of mischief, and the shoes to keep her from being footloose. What was the kiss supposed to do?
7. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have six daughters. Each of the daughters has a brother. How many persons are there in the entire family?
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WOMEN IN THEATER By Karen Trujillo of Cane Bay Players
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heater has its origins in ancient Greece and Roman. The Greeks started their theater practice in 532 B.C. with tragic plays. Even though goddesses were the pinnacles of Greek society, the Greeks believed that allowing women to perform on stage publicly was too dangerous. Men played the male characters as well as the female characters. For the next hundred years, with very few exceptions, Roman and Medieval theater makers continued the tradition of protecting women from the harrowing dangers of acting. One notable exception was a nun named Hrosvitha. She wrote comedy, legends and plays during the tenth century. At first, Hrosvitha wrote in secret until the Abbess encouraged her to read her works out loud and edit them. Hrosvitha is often credited as the first female playwright in history. With the advent of opera, women were allowed to sing on stage. Some productions even had women in starring roles, and at times, women played male roles, even though the opposite had happened in the past. Female opera singers still faced many unjust challenges. The church believed that it was inappropriate and unchaste for women to perform on stage. In the early 1600’s, Shakespeare wrote plays with female characters. The role of Rosalind, from As You Like It, is the biggest role for a woman, but she has only 721
lines, compared to 1506 lines for Hamlet. During this time, however, women were expected to be subservient, quiet and homebound. Professional acting companies were composed entirely of men, and it was illegal for a woman to perform on stage until 1660. King Charles III granted a charter to Drury LaneTod and made it a requirement that all female parts be played by women. Margaret Hughes become the first woman to act on an English stage, although,there are rumors of women pretending to be men so that they could
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perform. Women performers faced public ridicule during this time as they were commonly harassed and berated during performances. During the late 1600s, two women playwrights emerged. Aphra Behn and Susanna Centlivre brought women’s voices and perspectives into the spotlight. They were the first professional women playwrights. For the next few centuries, women in theater gained ground slowly but surely, in spite of the trends and traditions that told women, no. This happened in the United States as well. The late 1800s and early 1900s were a breakthrough period for women in theater and other performing arts. More and more types of theatre emerged as time went on. As theater expanded in a variety of different directions, women's importance in the theater also grew. There's no question that women are a major part of theatre today. There were female playwrights, females acting on stage, lead female characters and female theatergoers. Today, women account for 65 percent of theater goers. It was not an easy path that led to this point. It's unfortunate that theater has historically been unfair to women, but there were a lot of women who loved theater so much that they defied cultural expectations and joined in anyway. If it weren't for them, today's theatre would look very different!!
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WASHINGTON STATE: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE By Tom Gannon, Lynn Travel Inc. Summerville, SC and New Hope, PA
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henever Seattle is mentioned, it is generally dismissed with the comment that it rains there all of the time. Having been to Washington State on two occasions in the summer, I don’t remember it being rainy, so I checked the records for Seattle, the San Juan Islands and Leavenworth. The best time to visit is June through September. The average temperatures for Seattle range from 72 in June and Septem-
When Alaska Air starts flying nonstop from Charleston to Seattle again, it will make the trip in 6 hours and 8 minutes. Seattle’s top attractions are: Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of Flight and the Seattle Art Museum. I recommend the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, part of the French Accor chain. It is a five- star property and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.
ber and 78 in July and August. It rains less than an inch in July, a bit more in August and approximately 2 inches in June and September. The San Juan Islands are about 4 degrees cooler on average with about the same rainfall. Leavenworth is a little warmer in July and August and is definitely drier. What are the top attractions in Washington? Seattle and the Pike Place Market, Olympic National Park with its Hoh Rainforest, the San Juan Islands, the wine country, Mt. Rainier National Park, Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, the quaint village of Leavenworth and the close proximity to Victoria, British Columbia.
From picturesque beaches to glaciered mountain tops, Olympic National Park covers most of the Olympic Peninsula. While the waterfalls and Sol Duc Hot Springs are not to be missed, the most outstanding feature is the Hoh Rainforest, located 223 miles from Seattle. It is one of the finest, remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the US and is a World Heritage Site and designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. There is so much to see and do here. Rialto Beach features the Hole in the Wall, a huge monolith through which ocean waves have bored a hole. Second Beach and Third Beach are worth a visit. Victoria, BC
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can be reached by the Black Bull Ferry from Port Angeles. The premier place to stay is the Lake Quinault Lodge. The park also boasts two other properties with charm and atmosphere: Lake Crescent Lodge and Kalaloch Lodge. The San Juan Islands consisting of 400 islands and rocks, 128 named, with the four most populous being San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw, may be reached by Washington State Ferry from Anacortes. For the more adventurous there is scheduled seaplane service from Seattle on Kenmore and Friday Harbor Airlines. Highly recommended are whale watching, sea kayaking, biking, bird watching and hiking. San Juan has the most hotels and B & Bs including the Snug Harbor Resort and The Island Inn at 123 West. On Orcas your best bet is Kangaroo House B & B and on Lopez it is Edenwild Boutique Inn. Washington, with over 1000 wineries, is second to California in the US production of wine. The two major wineries are Chateau Ste. Michelle, near Seattle and Columbia Crest which overlooks the Columbia River. It should be easy to find a winery or two that complement your itinerary. Mount Rainier National Park, an active volcano, and the most glaciated peak in the contiguous US, is just two hours by car from Seattle. The scenery is amazing, and it features 260 miles of marked hiking trails. Washington is so diverse and interesting, that it is really hard to pick my favorite area, but if I had to it would be the Columbia River and Gorge that forms a natural border with Oregon. The churning Columbia River is a world renowned windsurfing spot where experts, according to Travel Portland, seek “killer rides.” The “Hatchery” is the most popular windsurfing venue and is located just a few miles west of the Hood River Bridge. It is a must-see with the sails representing www.DWCtoday.com
a rainbow of colors and the surfers too numerous to count. Take the bridge over to Oregon from White Salmon and have lunch on the deck of the Full Sail Brewing Company in Hood River. The gorge itself, numerous waterfalls and hiking opportunities make for an amazing day. For an overnight with a great view, you will have to “cheat” and stay in Oregon. Three properties deserve mention: the Columbia Cliff Villas, Best Western Plus Hood River and Columbia Gorge. The Best Western Plus is my choice. Need a change of pace? How about a big dose of Lederhosen, Dirndls and Polka parties? According to Frommer, it sounds like something to avoid, but actually the Bavarian themed town of Leavenworth works! The mountain views will make you think you are in the Alps. The town is situated 118 miles east of Seattle and replicates a Bavarian village. Authentic food and Bavarian style lodging recommend the town. Some of the hotels to consider are Fox Den B & B, Haus Hanika, Hotel Pension Anna, Abendblume Inn, Run of the River Inn & Refuge and Bavarian Lodge. For the best in German and Continental cuisine try Muchen Haus Bavarian Grill & Beer Garden, Andreas Keller and Café Mozart. If you have not been to Washington or only to Seattle, it is an amazing vacation destination. Unfortunately, there are no bus tours that cover most of these venues. The driving is easy and most of the hotels mentioned are under $150 per night double occupancy. They all have charm and atmosphere. Many include breakfast. With August and September of 2020 available, there is still time to plan and then enjoy a world-class vacation closer to home or start planning for June through September of 2021.
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We decided to plant a tree in the backyard. A flowering Crepe Myrtle won the vote. They grow well in South Carolina, So there are plenty from which to choose. There are many in our neighborhood. The largest Crepe Myrtle at the nursery, Had a 30-gallon base, stood 9 feet tall. A cluster of five beautiful trunks. We selected the perfect spot, Fifteen feet away from the house, Would not interfere with grass mowing. Eight feet away from the bird feeder, Lots of sun all day. Watering and feeding it with love, It has grown rapidly, And today, it produced its first blossom!
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MANAGING WITHDRAWALS CAREFULLY CAN PROTECT RETIREMENT INCOME by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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hroughout much of your working life, you contribute to your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts to help ensure a comfortable retirement. However, once you do retire, you’ll need to shift your focus somewhat from building these investments to using them – in other words, you’ll have to start withdrawing from your portfolio to meet the costs of living. How can you be sure you’re not taking out so much that you risk outliving your resources? First of all, you need to establish a proper withdrawal rate – the percentage of your portfolio’s value needed for one year’s worth of retirement expenses. Ideally, if you were to stick with this rate, your portfolio would last as long as
Throughout much of your working life, you contribute to your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts to help ensure a comfortable retirement
you do. Your withdrawal rate should be based on a number of factors, including your age, amount of assets, portfolio mix, and retirement lifestyle. A financial professional can help you determine the rate that’s right for you, but it's important to understand that this rate is a starting point since you will want to review your withdrawals each year to ensure they are still appropriate. If the financial markets performed smoothly and predictably, year in and year out, any adjustments you make would likely be more modest. But, as you know, and as we’ve all been reminded the last several months, the markets are neither smooth nor predictable. Rather than constantly trying to change your withdrawal rate and spending in response to movements in the markets – which may be challenging if you have grown accustomed to a certain standard of living – you might be better off adopting a more conservative rate at the beginning of your retirement. For example, if you are in your mid-60s, you could start at a withdrawal rate of about 4%, which also assumes an increase in withdrawals (a "raise") of approximately 3% each year to incorporate inflation. By starting at a more modest withdrawal rate, you would have some flexibility for those years in
which the market drops significantly. And you could increase your chances of extending the lifetime of your portfolio. But even if you started out with a conservative rate, you may need to review it during periods of extreme market movements. If, for instance, your portfolio were to fall 20% in one year, the 4% you had planned to withdraw would actually become 5% because you’re taking out the amount you had planned, but now it's from a smaller pool of money. If this happens, should you consider making an adjustment? There’s no easy answer. The amount you withdraw from your portfolio has a major impact on how long your money lasts. You'll improve your likelihood of success if you are able to be flexible and make some spending adjustments – spending less on some of your discretionary items, for example, or not taking a "raise" until your portfolio recovers. Importantly, your financial advisor can help run different scenarios to determine if adjustments need to be made to ensure you remain on track In any case, think carefully about your withdrawal rate. By managing it carefully, and reviewing it over time, you can take greater control over your retirement income.
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