Coronado Magazine November 2022

I’m pretty sure there was just a quick downpour of hail on our patio …

The nights have gotten colder and the days shorter, Halloween is in our rear-view mirror and my favorite holiday of the year is on its way …

… with apologies to my kids (who very vocally support Halloween), Thanksgiving is the best holiday

Is it the smells or the colors or the tastes? Yes - that and so much more. To me, Thanksgiving is still just a little bit less commercial than what most of our other holidays have become, and its basic premise has remained simple, to just give thanks for …

And so, with this issue of the Coronado Magazine we give thanks for the sights, sounds and people that make Coronado so special. Enjoy a touch of art IN BETWEEN, and some Autumn Desserts (the copy editor will be happy to share recipes).’Tis the Season in Coronado (be thankful), and enjoy an Espresso Martini. Ava Thuresson shares a little piece of her journey from Coronado to Hollywood, and Elena Vizuet reflects upon her journey from Russia to Coronado. Meet Andrew Koorey, a big piece of the process that brings you this magazine on a monthly basis, and enjoy a journey through Central Missouri

And so, as we leave you for the moment, I’d like to revisit a wish I had this time last year …

As we gather to share a holiday meal, we will sit down and give thanks for our health and well-being, thanks for family and friends, thanks for a wonderful meal before us … and thanks for the community we live in.

Dean K. Eckenroth Jr Editor & Associate Publisher

Cover photo by Hattie Foote, above photo by Lauren Curtis

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Two Worlds . . . Two Cultures

and then there is "IN BETWEEN"

Its not unusual for someone to have a second home in Coronado or elsewhere After all, more than 40% of Coronado’s properties are owned by out of state owners. So what is it that makes this group of Coronado women artists unique? It is that they don’t just drive or fly to a home in Coronado from Phoenix or Las Vegas but they cross an International Border and in doing so, they enter a different country and a very different world. And in addition to having a life that encompasses the two very different worlds of Mexico and the United States, they also embrace two very different cultures . . . and from a place IN BETWEEN those worlds - those cultures - comes the ideas and inspiration revealed in their artwork. Most of these women meet on Mondays at a Coronado Cays Clubhouse to paint together, inspire each other and share tips and knowledge. Now they have come together to share their work in an exhibition sponsored by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission in the City's C3 Gallery at the Community Center.

Our inspiration comes from color, nature, past and present experiences and the desire to communicate through art.

- Patty Gonsenheim

ABOUT THE "IN BETWEEN" ARTISTS

Gonsenheim has had a lifetime of involvement with the arts and as she states: "I’ve been either learning, creating or teaching since I was 14”. Her interests are varied and she served at the Timken Museum of Art as a bilingual docent for over 20 years.

Castaneda started painting at a very young age then left it for a while and came back to painting as an adult Her family embraces the ideas of imagination, creativity and “being free” all of which show up in her moving piece: "The History of Happiness," a mix of images and words.

Saad grew up in Ensenada and started finding her artistic voice in high school with carbon pencil faces. Now her love of colors and textures blend with a strong message in her piece entitled: "Beauty over Scars "

Coming from a career in architecture, Wilson has a stage which allows her to “create spaces that speak for themselves ” Replacing a wall in a destroyed house using materials such as sawdust and vinyl paint to create a perfect texture became her inspiration to become a painter – longing to express her feelings and spirituality.

For Minvielle, after studying at the Fine Arts School of San Miguel de Allende, she found inspiration in her world travels which she brings to her jewelry making and paintings. In her piece "Reunion familiar" she incorporates images of her jewelry into the painting to great affect!

Alvarez comes to Coronado from Mexico City and discovered her interest in painting while studying Interior Design. She then went on to develop her skills by studying with Mexican painting masters Xochil Franco and Fernando Cervantes. She seeks to “capture a series of colors, brush strokes and shapes that awaken the viewer’s imagination."

Painting about life and family are important to Dieguez and she likes to represent people in other forms and through the use of color Both are evident in her large scale painting "Flying with Colors."

Martinez is a “self-taught artist with a life-long love affair with painting” and her self described “obsession with textures, transparencies, color and mixing them all” shows itself exquisitely in her piece "The Views of the Valley."

The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission invites the public to meet these artists and see their work at the Opening Reception for IN BETWEEN, an exhibition celebrating the work of Coronado’s Mexican Women Artists November 2nd from 6pm – 8pm at the C3 Gallery in the Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA. The exhibition will run through the end of December 2022.

Bay Books Book Club Corner

What books people are reading…

The Space Between Us

Everything I Never Told You

By Celeste NG

“Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet.” So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, and her parents are determined that she will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue. But when Lydia’s body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed, tumbling them into chaos. A profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.

Home Bound

By Vanessa A. Bee

In this singular and intimate memoir of identity and discovery, Vanessa A. Bee explores the way we define “home” and “belonging” — from her birth in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to her adoption by her aunt and her aunt’s white French husband, to experiencing housing insecurity in Europe and her eventual immigration to the US. After her parents’ divorce, Vanessa traveled with her mother to Lyon and later to London, eventually settling in Reno, Nevada, as a teenager, right around the financial crisis and the collapse of the housing market. At twenty, still a practicing evangelical Christian and newly married, Vanessa applied to and was accepted by Harvard Law School, where she was one of the youngest members of her class. There, she forged a new belief system, divorced her husband, left the church, and, inspired by her tumultuous childhood, pursued a career in economic justice upon graduation.

By Thrity Umrigar

Set in modern-day India, this evocative novel follows uppermiddle-class Parsi housewife Sera Dubash and 65-year-old illiterate household worker Bhima as they make their way through life. Though separated by their stations in life, the two women share bonds of womanhood that prove far stronger than the divisions of class or culture.

I’m Glad My Mom Died

By Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, “Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn’t tint hers?” She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.

In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail—just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly, she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (“Hi Gale!”), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

Photos by Lauren Curtis and Dakota Smith

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Perspec tive Matters When Selling Your House Today

Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key Fewer Homes for Sale than Pre-Pandemic

While the supply of homes available for sale has increased this year compared to last, we're still nowhere near what's considered a balanced market.

Why does this matter to you?

When inventor y is low, there is still demand for your house because there just aren't enough homes available for sale

What's the takeaway for you?

Buyer demand has moderated from the pandemic peak, but it hasn't disappeared. The buyers are still out there, and if you price your house at current market value, you'll still be able sell your house today.

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’Tis The Season(Yes, Already)

By Hattie Foote

I just ripped down the spider web decorations while eating one of my kids Almond Joys out of their trick or treat bag, because its officially the holidays in our household. Maybe a bit premature, but I mean Costco had their Christmas trees for sale since September, so this isn’t THAT crazy! I like to get every ounce of cheer out of this season (insert clown emoji). So, consider this your sign to start your holiday preparations because Santa is on his way whether you like it or not!

As a photographer it would be insane for me not to remind you about holiday cards. Before kids, I never gave them a thought. Now sending and receiving them is one of

my favorite things, I love seeing everyone’s beautiful families grow up. I know from experience how stressful it can be to book photos, plan outfits, deal with annoyed husbands and crazy kids. If I could give you any advice it would be just take the picture. It doesn’t have to be perfect, in fact the imperfect ones are the actual perfect ones. It doesn’t have to be professional; you can take a selfie for all I care! Even if you end up not sending out cards, just post the picture on your social media with a caption from Christmas Vacation, always a crowd pleaser. I was so stressed about our first Christmas card, I wanted it to look like we were the perfect family, and because there is no such thing, my husband forced me to

use a real-life picture. People still remember it, and the memory continues to humble me to this day.

Ok, so this is an oddly specific thing I remember from my childhood, I read that Tori Spelling’s mom Candy Spelling had a gift-wrapping room in her mansion. I couldn’t believe it, that sounded so chic to me, and I just knew that one day I too would have a gift-wrapping room. Fast forward to present day and I don’t even have a bathtub in my house, let alone a giftwrapping room! Delusional, absolutely, and that is the last thing I want in my house now. Instead, I go to Seaside Papery for the most stunning wrapping paper you have

ever seen. Now THAT is my gift-wrapping room. While we are on the topic of gift wrapping FYI, Geppetto’s Toy store does gift wrapping when you purchase and that has been a big life saver for me.

Now with a few preparations out of the way we can sit back and prepare for the actual star of November, Thanksgiving! Something that is very near and dear to our hearts is the Coronado 5k Turkey Trot for Rady’s Children’s Hospital. We have been a sponsor for eight years, and it is one of my family’s favorite traditions. We were out of town last year, but we participated from Chicago, BRRR. I’m so excited to be home this year and participating with our community. Last year they were able to raise the most yet, $90,000! This year the goal is $100,000 and I have a feeling they will hit it. If you are interested in registering for the race, you can check out their website www.rchacoronadoturkeytrot.com. As soon as we finish, I am going to Turkey Trot my way back home for PIE.

I feel so thankful that I have this space to connect with my neighbors. I don’t have all the answers, in fact I don’t have any, but I do hope I can bring a smile to your face every once and awhile. Be good to each other, stay healthy, and have a beautiful holiday. See you on the streets! Woah, that sounds a little like a threat, but meant it sweetly! Love ya!

Espresso Martini

By Christine Johnson

Waking up this morning ushered in the feeling of Fall in the air. The cool breeze off the ocean, the slight change of color in the trees, and that wonderful need for a blanket at night. This is my favorite time of year because it’s the beginning of the holidays. Ghosts and goblins bring turkey and cranberry. Santa delivers presents on his sleigh and before we know it, we are opening champagne toasting the new year.

Did everyone get the warm fuzzies from that paragraph? The only thing I honestly meant was Fall air and the great food at Thanksgiving! Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful to be able to spend time in Coronado during the holidays. Living in such a beautiful place, has your family come here instead of you traveling (BONUS). And the sights and sounds of the island truly do create a loving family atmosphere.

Can you feel the negativity coming? This is the time of year when I start to feel the stress of the forthcoming holidays. When the Halloween candy is sitting next to the cranberry sauce on store shelves. Then wait about two weeks and the cranberry sauce will be sitting on top of the Christmas wrapping paper! There should be a law where all these holidays can’t be shoved in our faces together. I need a moment in between to

enjoy my adorable trick-or-treaters before I start basting my turkey. I can already feel the pressure of looking at my collection of Christmas decorations and wondering if I have enough. I have been informed the last two years by my daughter that our house at Christmas looks like something out of a sad movie. Isn’t hanging a few red and green lights and placing a wreath on the front door enough? Won’t one pumpkin at the door suffice? I truly do love the holidays. It’s the stress of getting it all done, out the door, to the table, all with joy and glee that causes the panic. There must be something I can do to put the calm back in the holiday season.

For you, our loyal readers, I have the perfect answer. It comes in the form of a drink that I have been enjoying for years. This cocktail has taken on popularity recently, but it is not a new magical potion. In fact, it has been around since the 1980s. I find it to be the perfect drink after a filling meal. It has an ingredient that supplies a little energy, along with those that bring a calming effect to our holiday pressures. Welcome to those who have not yet enjoyed the ESPRESSO MARTINI. This wonderful mixer can sneak up on you so enjoy one at a time and always responsibly. Bad Moms Christmas or Dad’s accident with the turkey fryer is not a good look for anyone.

Ingredients

(2) ounces vodka

(1) ounce espresso*

½ ounce coffee liqueur**

Ice

*If you have an espresso maker, use one shot and chill just enough to take the heat off. If you do not have an espresso maker, you can use cold brew concentrate as a substitute.

**The coffee liqueur preferred is Kahlua. If you like your drink creamier, substitute Baileys instead.

Mixology

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain liquid into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with three coffee beans. This represents health, wealth and happiness.

From Coronado to Hollywood Ava Lynn Thuresson’s Road to The Voice

By Lauren Curtis

Ava Lynn Thuresson was born and raised here in San Diego, graduating in the class of 2022 from Cathedral Catholic High School. Ava was a cheerleader during her time at Cathedral, and also performed in the school’s spring concert. She has enjoyed visiting Coronado every Fourth of July for the parade and recently moved with her family to the island. All of this information aside, Ava is not your average 18-year-old.

Ava has been singing, playing guitar, and writing music for as long as she can remember. “I’ve been singing in school choirs my whole life!” she said of how she got her start. Music is her passion and she certainly has the talent to back it up. Her first official gig was at the golf course right here in Coronado, where she got a taste of what a life in music could look like for her. She also took part in the 2022 ‘Coronado’s Talent’ show… but now she is taking over a much larger stage. One night while Ava was in the midst of college applications, her mom sent

her a link to audition for the hit NBC show “The Voice.” She decided to fill out the application for fun, not knowing if anything would come of it. “I wasn’t expecting anything until I got a callback in the following weeks,” Ava recalled.

Ava continued through countless rounds of auditions and callbacks until she was finally notified that she had made it to the “Blind Audition” which is televised and on average reaches over six million viewers. “It’s been a long process to get on the stage at The Voice,” she said. “I found out in February of 2022 I was going to be on blinds, then started filming two days after I graduated high school.” With graduation and college applications

on her mind, she also had to keep this a secret until September when she was able to make an official announcement that she would be on the show. The auditions are called blinds because the four celebrity “coaches” are facing away from the stage, meaning they can’t see who is performing, only hear them. In this portion of the show, contestants perform a song of their choice for the coaches; if a coach likes the performance and wants the singer on their team for the season they press a buzzer to turn their chair around.

Ava didn’t just get one coach to turn their chair, but two. Though Ava would describe her singing style as “bluesy with some country and soul,”

she decided to audition with a pop song. Ava hit the stage singing ‘...Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears. “It was definitely a unique choice, especially since it isn’t really my genre. However, I tried to show the coaches that I’m comfortable as my own artist and love making songs my own,” she said.

And she did just that. Her bluesy, grungey take on the song was exactly what the coaches were looking for. Both Grammy-nominated artist Camila Cabello and Grammy award-winning artist John Legend wanted Ava on their team. Gwen Stefani also expressed regret for not turning around, telling

Ava, “You’re really talented.” After a bit of a battle to win Ava over, she ultimately chose to join Team Cabello.

“Camila has been amazing, especially for me, because of her very personal experiences of being a young girl on a singing competition show… she’s given me really good advice to help overcome insecurity and develop my performance,” Ava said of her new coach and mentor.

Though she is already brushing shoulders with some of the world’s biggest stars, Ava is still just an 18-year-old girl. This competition is hard on even the most veteran of singers, and Ava feels incredibly lucky for all of the support she has, especially from her mom. “My mom… my mom is the one that’s been by my side through everything, especially my experience on The Voice.”

Unfortunately, Ava did not advance past the second round, which saw her valiantly battle it out against another singer from Team Cabello. Though she will no longer be competing, she is still thankful for all that The Voice has brought her. Ava says she feels as though she went into the show as a girl that liked to sing and came out as a singer.

As a natural-born songwriter, Ava is hoping this show will help get her to a place where she can make her own music and share her songs with the world. And looking toward the future, wherever it may lead, she is simply soaking up every moment along the way, knowing she has the support of not only her family but all of Coronado as well.

“It’s been a whirlwind and really surreal.”

What c auses sensitive teeth?

There are a few things that can cause tooth sensitivity. Worn down tooth enamel and exposed tooth roots from acid re ux or clenching / grinding can cause sensitivity. O ther causes include cavities, leak y llings, a cracked tooth or periodontal disease

Do I really need to see a dentist when I don’t have symptoms? Not all dental conditions have noticeable symptoms in the early stages I t's impor tant to get regular dental check-ups even when your mouth feels ne because regular visits help catch problems like cavities and gum disease so they can be treated early and prevent pain or even tooth loss.

How can I get whiter teeth?

There are many products available over-the-counter that can help whiten teeth for most people I t's impor tant, however, to make sure they are safe. Some whitening toothpastes, for example, can cause damage to the enamel because of harsh abrasive s. Being custom tted for whitening trays at your dental o ce is another option that can help whiten your teeth safely

Why are my gums irritated and bleeding when I brush or oss my teeth?

Red, swollen, and bleeding gums are often a sign of gum disease. When caught early enough, we can treat the condition with a deep cleaning where we will remove plaque and tar tar from underneath your gums If left untreated, this condition can lead to tooth loss so it's impor tant to not ignore the symptoms.

What are some of the most common dental conditions? Cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, but also tooth wear! Some wear and tear on teeth are normal, but many people overlook the severe consequences of worn down teeth if not prevented early. Worn teeth are common, but they aren’t necessarily “normal.”  Why are people getting more cavities today than ever before?

Due to the increased acid living in our mouths because of our (higher carbohydrate) diets and stress! Why are dentists asking me about my sleep?

There are many correlations between the sleep you are getting, your mouth, and your overall health. The rst sign of sleep apnea is often teeth grinding. Undiagnosed apnea can cause a person to mouth breathe, which causes dr y mouth and increased risk of cavities, gum disease and mouth sores. And those are just the dental correlations! It ’s also a life threatening disease!

What ’s the common fac tor between gum disease, hear t disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis? In ammation! Untreated in ammation of your gums can transmit to the rest of your body to cause other harmful diseases.  Is straightening teeth just cosmetic?

No! It provides a better foundation for your occlusion, or bite, which can lessen the amount of wear on your teeth and it also can widen your air way so you can get a better night’s sleep and live longer!

Elena Vizuet Shares Her Talents with Her Adopted Country

With over 30 years of experience, performing internationally in Russia, Budapest, and Mexico, she added the San Diego Opera to her resume with more than 100 productions and the position of Teaching Artist. Vizuet also taught voice and conducting classes to undergraduate students in Russia and at Mesa City College which opened doors to aspiring opera singers. Her versatile musical talents include singer, pianist, music instructor, and conductor.

By Linda L. Austin

Elena Vizuet is becoming a recognizable name in Coronado due to her extraordinary musical talent and her contribution to the public arts in Coronado and San Diego.

As a founder and artistic director of Musica Vitale and Crown City Chorale, both non-profit art organizations, she shares her professional expertise in bringing pleasure for the singers and enjoyment for the audiences.

Few teenagers are certain of their eventual career choice, but in Russia Vizuet was selected at 15 years old to attend a school dedicated to music with the intention of producing a professional musician. “You don’t go to high school, you go to that specialty education which you start early. Your regular subjects, general education, they’re diminished, like chemistry and physics. They give you the basics. You cannot be totally ignorant, but kind of a summary, and, of course… you have the language, literature, mathematics to some extent, but everything else is again kind of a summary in the diminished state. We still have them, but the way is cleared for music.”

The music part of school was from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., “So it’s four years of Music College (instead of high school) and five years of Conservatory, so it’s very thorough, very extensive, rigorous, and thorough music education which I’m glad I had.” Vizuet has an MA in Choral Conducting and an MA in Music Education from the prestigious Ural Conservatory in Russia.

Russian life became very difficult financially even though she was working as a professor of music at the Music College.

“I was a widow at that point. I had two daughters, and they were going into middle school. Things were just horrible. I understand it was a transition and everything, but with your master’s degree you work your butt off. You’re trying to bring your kids up, and the government just doesn’t pay you. They just don’t pay you. They didn’t have money; they didn’t pay salary. They will squeeze a little bit of something so you will not die. It was after Gorbachev, but it wasn’t like that all the time, so after Gorbachev things were pretty good for a while. I don’t remember when exactly that happened, but ‘96, ’97 were very tough years, and ‘98.”

Vizuet came to the U.S. in 1998 when she decided to join Dan, an American, whom she had been meeting up with in Moscow for three years and writing to. He had considered helping with the cleanup in Chernobyl, and his Moscow visits were to see if he could acclimate to the environment. “He works with nuclear reactors and some variant, so he could do some of the cleaning work that I guess America, under Clinton, was ready to do, give a helping hand. If he would be contracted, he wanted to see could he stand the environment, the weather, the food, people, so that’s why he visited Moscow.”

Vizuet quickly noticed the food differences in America. “Food always was very fresh, you know, no additives and substitutes and nothing preservative [in Russia]. Before, if you have bread, it will get two days; it will become dry. Your milk will spoil in three days.”

Vizuet recalled harvesting herbs for tea. “You harvested herbs yourself in the mountains for herbal tea. You dry herbs, and you know what is good for your stomach, what is good for your heart, what is good when you cough. Everybody had collection of that. It was kind of normal. Everybody knew when to go and collect herbs. We got everything from nature.”

Moving to a new place with a different language, food, customs, and climate takes adjustment. Vizuet mentioned the “isolation, lack of language, hormonal because I became pregnant fairly soon, so Alistair is Dan’s child. Nature is so different.” Russia at the time was having winter, but Coronado still had flowers blooming. She missed the seasons, the snow, and lack of rain.

Determining her equivalent educational background was an obstacle to employment. In the interim, she became a cantor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

It took a few years to learn that her credentials were equal to an American MA. Comparing Russia and the U.S., Vizuet no-

ticed more women in professional positions in Russia even in the music area. “In Russia I think being a woman is a little easier… professionally.”

“I wanted to use my skills, and I came across the SD Opera Company having auditions. We made the tape at home and sent it, then they invite you to a live audition and I was hired. I was with the company for over 20 years, over 100 productions, in the chorus and there were small roles as well on occasion… That job helped me create strong bonds with wonderful people and use my skills and feel that I belong here. You do want to apply your knowledge and skills and share with others. Otherwise, what are they for? To get rich? Not my goal.”

Her husband adopted both girls. The older daughter Maria lives in New York, is married, and works in a music school. She is a concert pianist with a BA from Manhattan school of music and an MA in music education from Hunter College. Vera, who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Santa

Barbara with a psychology degree, works from home as a sales representative. Alistair graduated from UCSD as a mechanical engineer and works for Qualcomm.

Adapting may not have been easy, but the family found that “people came to the rescue.  For my children, friends at school helped them through the first two years. For me, one of the most cherished memories is of Mary Jane Carpenter, who led an English as a second language evening class at Coronado.”

“The best thing about Coronado is that I can swim in the bay every morning, walk everywhere, and see the best sunsets. And, of course, people. People are treasures; they are indispensable.  Each one leaves a forever mark in your heart, sometimes a bruise, but then you heal and grow. But those are exceptions. More often people share their hearts with you. I’ve been incredibly lucky to meet many such people here in Coronado.”

Andrew Koorey

By Lauren Curtis

Growing up in a Navy household, moving was nothing new to a young Andrew Jay Koorey. Born in Northern California, he was raised in a handful of different places including Naples Italy, and Washington DC. His father’s work as a Naval Officer would also land him right here in Coronado, where he would one day return to create a long-lasting career in graphic design at The Eagle. “That’s a fair amount of travel for a young’n but that’s pretty standard for kids around here… I actually feel lucky that I didn’t have to move more,” explained Andrew. “The extended stay in Italy was certainly interesting and I have a lot of unique memories from that time, even though at that age my primary and abiding interest was in Transformers toys. But seeing (and crawling over and through) tangible evidence of thousands of years of history did leave an impression… I can’t think of too many places where you can walk a quarter mile from your house and see ancient ruins poking out of an abandoned field.”

His time in DC was a little less of a culture shock, but it is still a time he feels grateful for. “I also got to witness the post Desert-Storm National Victory Celebration parade in person, and subsequent mindcrushingly awesome Fourth of July fireworks display at the Capitol,” he recalled. Andrew refers to his childhood as that of a “typical military brat,” thus it is no surprise that much of his adolescence was also spent here in Coronado. Andrew attended preschool, middle school, and high school

here on the island, graduating from CHS in 1998. During his time at CHS Andrew was on the Track & Field and Cross County teams, as well as a brief stint in soccer. “I was an extra in The Sound of Music one year at CHS, and was a light and sound tech in two different small theater productions in college… I think I much prefer the tech life to dancing the Leandler,” he said, “I still have a clock that I made in CHS wood shop, that was kinda fun.”

A graphic designer in his natural habitat: monitors, markup pens and caffiene.

Pictured: precious childhood memories of Italy. About to execute his special move (a left turn) in track.

Andrew is seen here demonstrating his incredible physical strength and stamina, as well as his ability to change photo captions to whatever he wants.

Andrew’s first real exposure to what would eventually become his career also occurred at CHS, in a graphic design class taught by Doug Kipperman, “…of Kippy’s, though that no longer exists on Orange Avenue, sadly.” He was also able to tap into and discover his creative side through a creative writing and design class at CHS taught by Kipperman and Melissa McKinstry.

After high school Andrew made his way to Redlands University where he studied as a graphic design major. During his time at Redlands, his family was now permanently residing here in Coronado, where he would return to visit for summer and holidays. This is when his (unbeknownst to him at the time) over 20 year career with Eckenroth publications would begin. “I started at The Eagle while I was still in college in Redlands, I think I worked here temporarily for a few months over summer vacation

and it was implied that I could come back full time when I returned… I think I heard of the opening through the newspaper itself.”

While in his fourth and final year at Redlands, an emergency appendectomy caused Andrew to miss a large chunk of class. “I took my credits and ran, finished up my schooling at Platt college, a designspecialized school in downtown SD where I learned design for print and web design.” After leaving Redlands and returning to San Diego, he began working full time at The Eagle, “I would do graphic design at The Eagle during the day and then learn graphic design during night classes at Platt… often stuff I already knew from work experience, but a little more practice probably didn’t hurt,” he said. “I’ve now been here somewhere in the vicinity of 20 years.”

In his time here he has worked mainly in ad design, but has recently moved into

layout design. “My main job for about the last year has been the design and layout for CORONADO magazine… (this one, this one right here, the one you are holding.)” Andrew worked formerly under the able direction of Susie Clifford who retired earlier this year. “A good rule of thumb is that if it looks great it was probably me; but if not, I’m not sure who did it,” he joked.

One could describe Andrew as both wildly creative, and design-centric. When he is not designing graphics at work, he is often designing with other mediums. “I am a hobbyist indie game developer… Recently I have remade a number of arcade classics (Joust, Defender, Lunar Lander) and created a few games just for my kids. I believe that when developed with intention and care, the right kind of game can help us explore and understand ourselves and our world in just the same way that books, movies, or other forms of entertainment can,” he explained. “I have a long-term goal of joining other developers in making games with a narrative meaning that goes beyond twitch-reflex gratification… Game development is a complex blend of technology, artistry, and prediction that I’m still getting the hang of after almost seven years of practice, but pretty much every minute of it I find enjoyable, even the mistakes.”

Andrew also writes and illustrates (often in service of the games he creates) and has been taking 3D modeling and animation classes. He simply loves to create.

Along with his successful graphic design career, Andrew is also a caring father to his

two children. He currently lives off-island with his six year old son, 11 year old stepdaughter, and his partner. “We usually get together with my dad and stepmom once a week on the island, go swimming or head down to the beach.”

Although Andrew describes himself as a “raging introvert,”  he has a very tight group of friends and family here in San Diego. Prior to COVID and having children, he was involved in the local Burning Man community, which proved to be another avenue in which Andrew was able to create. He has provided both design and muscle power to a number of unique projects… “spanning the gamut from hauling trash barrels to helping design a twenty-foot-tall flaming rocket fish, and a forced perspective arcade hall with custom arcade games and psychedelic, color-changing wallpaper.” Andrew said that it was extremely motivating to be involved with such fantastic people creating something even more fantastic in a “completely wild environment.”

To this day Andrew is very close with his father, Alfred, who he says continues to be there for him and his kids “like the champion dad and granddad he is.” Andrew wanted to thank both his father and his mother Elva, who passed in 2016, for “giving me an incredible start, and putting up with what a weird little kid I was, as well

as the weird big adult I turned out to be.” He is also thankful for his partner Darcy, whose support he describes as invaluable. Andrew is one of the longest working employees here at The Eagle. He is an irreplaceable presence and member of this team, the magazine you are currently holding would not exist without him. “Looking back, it’s fun to think about having been involved with around 1,000 issues of the Eagle & Journal, and having a major hand in around 24 issues of CORONADO magazine… so far.”

Bigger than it looks.

Smaller than it looks.

Dustier than it looks.

Thanks guys. I love you.

Not certain if she is making fun of me, or if the expression is just inherited.

Butternut Squash!

Did you know that although it is culinarily used as a vegetable, the butternut squash is botanically a fruit? Butternut squash has a taste very similar to that of a pumpkin, but as it ripens it becomes much richer and sweeter. This delicious squash, known in some parts of the world as the ‘butternut pumpkin’ is rich in magnesium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin A.

The word squash comes from the Narragansett word ‘askutasuash’ which means “eaten raw or uncooked.” Squash was originally eaten raw by Native Americans, but is now mostly eaten cooked in a variety of different ways. Butternut squash can be sautéed, grilled, roasted, toasted, pureed, or baked. Butternut squash is a winter squash which makes November the perfect time to try out some delicious new recipes!

Butternut squash is hearty and homey, which makes it a great contribution to your Thanksgiving day spread. Puree it into a butternut squash soup, mashed in place of potatoes, garlic roasted, baked into muffins or bread loafs, and don’t forget about pie! This versatile “vegetable” can be used to create endless delicious fall recipes.

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Along the Katy Trail in Rocheport, just outside Columbia.

Making my way through Central Missouri

There’s plenty to see in the heart of the Show - Me State!

Photos and story by Kris Grant

You never know what’s going to turn out to be a highlight when you embark on a three-month Cross-county road trip, as I did this past summer. Surprisingly, I found true gems in Central Missouri! There were so many, in fact, that I’m going to share just two in this issue: my visit to Lake of the Ozarks and my stay in Columbia, home to the University of Missouri. Known as “College Town USA,” the vibrant city is also within a stone’s throw of the longest developed rail-trail in the country, The Katy Trail.

Next February, I’ll take you to Fulton, Missouri. Never heard of Fulton? Just you wait and see!

Lake of the Ozarks

It’s been named the “Best Recreational Lake in the Nation” by readers of USA Today newspaper. And its 1,150 miles of shoreline – more than the entire length of coastline in California – spill out in a serpentine pattern, earning Lake of the Ozarks the moniker “The Magic Dragon.”

The lake is best known for its outdoor recreation activities, including boating and waterskiing, kayaking and paddle boarding. It also is known as one of the best fisheries in the country and hosts over 500 fishing tournaments every year. Just prior to arriving at the lake, I spent a couple of days in the southern Ozark Mountains, staying with friends in Springfield and visiting the huge flagship store of Bass Pro Shops. Now I know why they had so many fishing poles in stock!

Lake of the Ozarks, as seen from 1,500 feet.

Wasting away at Margaritaville Ozark Lake Resort

It was a pleasure to check in at the oh-socool Margaritaville Lake of the Ozarks at Osage Beach on a hot August day!

Who knew that a single song could spawn an empire of resorts, cruises and hotels? I was immediately uplifted by the colorful laid-back atmosphere inspired by singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s 1977 hit about escapism and life in the tropics. There are 26 Margaritaville resorts to date, with three more in the works, including two in San Diego. Meanwhile, Jimmy just keeps strumming away and touring. His San Diego Parrothead fans are eagerly watching for the spring 2023 date when he’ll perform at Snapdragon Stadium.

The 800+ room Margaritaville resort features five interconnected buildings plus several outlying buildings over 420 acres, including a lakefront pool and restaurant complex. It can be easily reached via the resort’s complimentary golf cart crew. Family fun was in full swing on the Saturday that I arrived. Families surrounded the three

pools, lounging on rows of lounge chairs, sitting on the pools’ edges and watching the kids plummet down the water slide. More folks enjoyed drinks at the swim-up bar, overlooking the lake or the poolside Tiki Hut. The resort’s “Point of Indecision” marina rents all types of watercraft including powerboats, paddleboats, pontoon boats and wave runners. There’s also a “Jolly Mon” indoor water park, The Oaks, a championship golf course, full service spa, horseback riding with an on-property stable, and eight different bars and restaurants. At the Landshark Bar & Grill, I enjoyed a scrumptious LandShark Cheeseburger and, of course, had a margarita. At JB’s Boathouse Grill I joined the resort’s director of sales Ann Walters for breakfast, and learned a bit about the hotel’s history.

What today is Margaritaville was built in 1960 as the Tan-Tar-A Resort, the first major resort at Lake of the Ozarks. In 1977 it was sold to Marriott and extensively refurbished. Later, it was acquired by Driftwood Acquisitions in 2017, again

extensively remodeled, and rebranded in 2019 as part of the Margaritaville resort chain. I particularly liked the spaciousness of my room with sitting area and balcony, plus a spacious bath. Seldom will you find a new hotel with all this room!

Jo Duncan of The Beenders Walker Group, a public relations firm, picked me up for a day of touring the Osage Beach area. The agency is owned by Jo’s sister, Marjorie Beenders, who caught up with me later in the day. Marjorie and Jo know Missouri inside and out. Prior to starting her agency a couple of decades ago, Marjorie served 13 years as Missouri’s Director of Tourism.

Next stop was Lake of the Ozarks State Park, where I explored the lake via an Aquatic Trail motorboat tour with Brian Fredrick, the assistant park supervisor. Like all of Missouri’s state parks, admission is free. This is also the largest of Missouri’s state parks, and features two sandy swim beaches, campgrounds, 12 hiking and biking trails, the aquatic trail, horseback riding, and boat rentals (also kayak and jet ski rentals).

Along the 10-mile aquatic trail, Brian called out many landmarks, each marked with an orange buoy that corresponds to a printed interpretive guide. Brian pulled up close to caves and a natural rock arch, and pointed up to an opening in the rocks that was once used as a logging chute. I watched in awe as venturous youths jumped off a 20-foot cliff into a deep blue pool below, and smiled at the lakeside landscape of one privately held home. The trail also took us into areas that remain as pristine today as they were 500 years ago.

We stopped for lunch at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, where its award-winning recipes are inspired by a mix of Memphis and Kansas City barbecue. My pulled pork sandwich with a hickory-smoked sauce was delicious, accompanied with mashed pota-

toes and gravy. But first I tried something new – fried pickles. They were slightly sweet with a crunchy coating, matched well with ranch and chipotle ranch dipping sauces and I liked them a lot.

While much of the Aquatic Trail takes you by pristine shoreline, other parts are developed into private lakefront estates.

A cliff jumper (the small figure in the upper left) is about to take a plunge into one of Lake of the Ozarks’ deep pools.

Getting a birds-eye view

The next day Marjorie and I took in the entire breadth of the lake via a Lake Ozark Helicopters tour. I can’t recommend this enough! I had been up in a helicopter just once before, a big Navy copter that transported a city delegation out to the deck of the USS Coronado, but we were all cloistered in a nearly windowless cabin. This time, I was in a tiny copter that kind of reminded me of a bug, with rounded windows providing a seamless view of the land and lake below. It was reassuring to learn that our pilot, Dan Doornink, is a Navy veteran and also instructs other copter pilots.

Marjorie and I donned headphones that cancelled out the rotor noise and allowed us to chat back and forth with Dan. We flew over mansion-size homes on “Millionaire’s Row” on one arm of the lake as well as

undeveloped areas and then flew over the 2,543-foot Bagnell Dam, with Dan pointing out landmarks and providing historical notes.

Construction on the dam began in August 1929 and was completed in April 1931, making Lake of the Ozarks the largest manmade lake in the nation at the time. Constructed to bring hydroelectric power to customers of the Union Electric Company of St. Louis, the reservoir quickly became a significant tourist destination. Today the lake attracts about five million visitors a year, with more than 70,000 lakefront homes, many of them vacation homes.

After our flight, I visited the historic Willmore Lodge Museum, a 6,500-squarefoot Adirondack-style lodge that once was the administrative headquarters and

entertainment venue for the Union Electric Company. Today it’s operated as a visitor center and museum by the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and features wonderful historic photos of the area’s pre-lake history and dam construction.

Nearby, the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip offers family fun wrapped with a bit of nostalgia with t-shirt shops, arcades, mom-and-pop restaurants, fudge shops and antique stores. While on “The Strip,” you might want to stop in at Marty Byrde’s Bar and Grill, inspired by the Netflix series “Ozark,” and sample Darlene’s Killer Lemonade. While filming, the Ozark cast also enjoyed dining at Tucker’s Shuckers Oysters & Tap, and you’ll find an autographed photo of Jason Bateman there. (You knew I’d have to mention the Ozark series, right?)

My host and guide, Marjorie Beenders, and I went up, up and away over the Ozarks. The Bagnell Dam created the Ozarks’ reservoir when it was completed in 1931.

Castles and Caves – Check!

I explored two more sites of wonder in the Ozarks region, both offering cool respites on a hot August day. (In case I haven’t mentioned it yet, I recommend the shoulder season months of April, May and June and September, October as the best times to visit Missouri.)

Ha Ha Tonka State Park offers exceptional hiking year-round. It’s best to begin, as I did, with a stop at the Visitor Center, to get a map of the park’s trail system and its geological wonderland of sinkholes, caves, a natural bridge and one of Missouri’s largest springs. Best of all is the ruins of an early 20th century stone castle!

Robert McClure Snyder was a prominent Kansas City banker, organizer of the Kansas City Life Insurance Company and one of the developers of the natural gas industry in the Kansas City area. He became a millionaire (when that word meant something) within 25 years of arriving in Kansas City in 1880.

Snyder first visited the area called “Ha Ha Tonka” (smiling waters) in 1903. He knew immediately that he wanted to build a private retreat in this wooded hilltop region that overlooked a spring-fed lake, and purchased land. Snyder envisioned a Europeanstyle castle with 60 rooms and an atrium rising three-and-a-half stories to a skylight. Scottish stonemasons began construction in 1905. Sadly, Snyder never saw it finished, as he died in 1906 in one of the earliest auto accidents on record in the state. Snyder’s sons finished the castle, although not as elaborately, in 1922 and used it first as a

family vacation home, then as a hotel in the 1930s. It was destroyed by fire in 1942.

The state purchased the castle and grounds in 1978 and established the state

park. Although the castle walls were stabilized, a 2015 survey determined that portions of the mortar and stone were in danger of collapse. The public can view the castle from a safe distance.

The ruins of Robert Snyder’s dream castle towers over Ha Ha Tonka State Park.

Just 15 minutes from Ha Ha Tonka is Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park, cited by Glamour Magazine as one of the “craziest, most awesome places to get married.” The visitor center here has a photo album filled with cool and happy brides and grooms who said their vows in the stalactite-adorned Bridal Chapel.

The cave’s history is steeped in Native American lore, including a legendary love story that inspired the cave’s name.

Marjorie rightly advised me to bring a sweater, as cave temperatures hover around 60 degrees. Aah, it felt great! Guided tours last about 40 minutes. As we moved from “room to room,” I was surrounded by giant stone columns, delicate soda straw formations and massive “draperies” of limestone and our group crossed over a crystal-clear small lake. It was all formed over millions of years, with water slowly dripping and percolating down, leaving behind stalagmites and stalactites that have a wet and rather rubbery, other-worldly appearance.

Bridal Cave was cool in more ways than one.

Columbia

In the heart of the Midwest, Columbia has often ranked high as one of the best places to live in America. Home to three universities and a community college, Columbia has been dubbed “College Town USA” and a youthful energy fills the city.

“The District” is Columbia’s historic downtown, comprised of 50 somewhat square blocks filled with vintage stores, boutiques, art galleries and music venues. The District is bordered by three colleges, providing a vibrant energy. In addition to the University of Missouri, there is Stephens College, a women’s college with noted studies in the areas of fashion marketing, costume design, filmmaking and screenwriting, and Columbia College, a 160-year-old private liberal arts and sciences institution.

“The District is always busy,” Marjorie told me, with students convening over coffee in the morning and martinis at midnight.

Some favorite spots that I discovered were Booches, Columbia’s oldest restaurant, providing burgers and casual chow since 1884 with lots of pool tables ready for quick games. A few doors down is Skylark Bookshop, whose owner has been pivotal in establishing and coordinating the annual Unbound Book Festival, which brings in nationally and internationally

recognized authors to talk about their books, their work and their lives.

Columbia also is home to a well-regarded documentary film festival, aptly titled the True/False Film Fest. It’s run by Barbie Banks, co-custodian of the Ragtag Film Society, which also operates two theatres in Columbia, one of which shows 35-millimeter films. The festival itself is screened at seven venues including a huge Methodist Church, Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri, and the 135-seat Ragtag Cinema in the back of the Uprise Bakery, which is a bakery by day and a bar by night. Yes, you can take food and drink into the theatre! Barbie told me the film festival is, to her knowledge, the only one that has an entire parade connected to it, with community members marching down Ninth Street and ending with a big dance party. That’s on the second night of the festival; the first night begins with the masquerade Jubilee Ball. They do know how to party in Columbia!

The University of Missouri

Skylark Bookshop

Then there is The Roots ‘n Blues Festival, which is big, really big. This year more than 24 music groups and artists performed and included such names as Jon Batiste and Tanya Tucker.

One of my favorite dining experiences in the District was dinner at Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar. The chef-owned restaurant with a bright upbeat interior grew out of a food truck operation, and its “Biscuits” food truck continues to be a popular venue. I enjoyed a peach, blueberry, walnut and goat cheese salad, accompanied by signature biscuits and jam, while Jo ordered a sausage, egg and pimento cheese biscuit.

There are five celebrated microbreweries in Columbia, most notably Logboat Brewing Company, which has quickly established itself as one of the best breweries in the U.S. At the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Logboat captured a gold medal for its Bear Hair Belgianstyle blonde ale and a bronze for its Mamoot English-style brown ale. Its adjacent private park is a favorite family hangout, with plenty of corn hole and bocce ball games available.

My new favorite pizza parlor in the world is Shakespeare’s Pizza. This local landmark was named the best college hangout in the nation by Good Morning America in 2010. But in 2015 a midrise building was

approved for the corner directly across from the university where Shakespeare’s resided since 1973. The building was constructed with the proviso that Shakespeare’s Pizza would be reconstructed, using the same

interior wood, in exactly the same spot it had occupied for five decades. What a success! Its old-world neighborhood vibe can’t be beat, and neither can its pizza.

Chef / owner Bryan Maness and fiancé Maria Seiffert welcome hungry diners to Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar.

Tossing pizza at Shakespeare’s Pizza

Making tracks for the Katy Trail

I’ve never walked through a railroad tunnel before, and I must say it’s kind of thrilling!

Katy Trail State Park, the longest completed rail trail in the country, is built on the corridor of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy) that runs from Machens (just north of St. Louis) to Clinton, essentially bisecting the state, much of it paralleling the Missouri river. The trail is a bike riders’ (or walkers’ or runners’ or horseback riders’) delight. Along its 240 miles, you’ll find 26 trailheads with parking and restrooms, four fully restored railroad depots, plus lodging, dining, shopping and bike rentals in small towns that once thrived along the railroad corridor.

Marjorie and I accessed the trail in the tiny town of Rocheport, just west of Columbia. We had breakfast at the trailhead’s Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shop, named for half of the famous duo of the Corps of Discovery. Bikers made their way here to enjoy the “simple scratch” menu made with locally sourced ingredients.

Two Rocheport bed-and-breakfasts caught my eye: The School House, a 1914 school house, now an 11-room lodging house, and the Katy Trail Bed and Breakfast, fronting the trail. (I would love to return to Missouri to bike the trail in the company of several friends, so I’m planning ahead!)

After walking along the scenic trail a bit, we stopped by Les Bourgeois Bistro and A-Frame that is perched above the Missouri River, and then visited its tasting room and vineyards a couple of miles down the road. I was pleased to sample some fine Missouri wines here and picked up a bottle of Vignoles, a semi-dry white wine with floral aromas of honey and pear.

Missouri’s largest winery, Les Bourgeois Vineyards, has three locations in Rocheport

The MKT line ceased operation in 1986, and the state park system was able to acquire the railroad right-of-way through an amendment to the National Trail System. The amendment allows railroad corridors no longer in operation to be banked for future transportation needs and used in the interim for recreational trails.

The Katy Trail is also part of the American Discovery Trail and has been designated as a Millennium Legacy Trail and was added to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. Similar trails are appearing throughout the nation, one in Idaho, and another that runs from Pennsylvania to Maryland.

Think of it… one day in the not-too-distant future it will be possible to bike ride across the nation on what used to be railroad tracks. One aspect of the former railroads’ layouts that make them perfect for biking and hiking is that U.S. rail tracks were built with a maximum incline of less than five percent to accommodate fully loaded freight trains.

If You Go…

Lake Of The Ozarks:

Tri-County Lodging Association

www.FunLake.com

Margaritaville Lake Resort

www.MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

www.wobblybootsbbq.com

Lake Ozark Helicopters

www.lakeozarkhelicopters.com

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

www.mostateparks.com/park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

www.mostateparks.com/park/lake-ozarks-state-park

Willmore Lodge Museum

www.willmorelodge.com

Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park

www.bridalcave.com

Columbia:

Ozark Biscuit & Bar

www.OzarkBiscuits.com

Rocheport

www.Rocheport.com

Meriwether Café and Bike Shop

www.MeriwetherCafeAndBikeShop.com

Les Bourgeois Vineyards

www.MissouriWine.com

Katy Trail State Park

www.mostateparks.com/park/katy-trail-state-park

Festivals:

Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau

www.VisitColumbiaMo.com

The District

www.DiscovertheDistrict.com

Booches

www.booches1884.com

Logboat Brewing Company

www.logboatbrewing.com

Shakespeare’s Pizza

www.shakespeares.com

True/False Film Fest

March 2 – 5, 2023

www.truefalse.org

Unbound Book Festival

April 20-23, 2023

www.unboundbookfestival.com

Roots ‘n Blues Festival

Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023

www.rootsnbluesfestival.com

GettinG a Grip

Tis the season… As we quickly approach the end of the year, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday madness. We all know that it tends to be a more expensive time of year for most.  And with the current market environment, it can feel even more painful.

My goal is to help make this season a little less expensive with two different strategies that can help keep more in your pocket even in a down market.

By Britta Ferguson, CFP CDFA Vice President, Financial Advisor Wealth Enhancement Group

As a financial planner, I educate people on how the decisions that they make today impact their tomorrow. It’s common for people to think that they’ll be in a lower tax bracket later in life, when that’s not always the case. You pay taxes regardless, so the real question becomes do you pay the taxes now or later?  In the last article, we focused on ways to maximize your savings for 2022 and the possible tax deductions that you’d receive based on how you save. This article I’ll focus on two of the Pay the Taxes Now strategies with investments that you already own to manage your taxes moving forward.

1. Tax Loss Harvesting

In this type of market, change can be a good thing. For those buy and hold investors that feel stuck with their investments due to large capital gains, this is a good time to reevaluate your holdings and risk tolerance. Tax loss harvesting is a way to take advantage of a down market and use the capital losses to offset capital gains. Some people even view a capital loss as a tax credit.  But remember, you must sell the investment to realize either a gain or a loss.

If there are more losses than gains, you can report an additional $3,000 of losses on your taxes and carry forward any unused losses to once again offset gains in the future. The goal is to reset the cost basis for your holdings, thus creating flexibility to change your investments, diversify your risk, all while being more tax efficient. There are two caveats… this strategy only applies to non-retirement accounts, and you want to make sure to avoid the wash sale rule.  The wash sale rule simply put is if you sell an investment at a loss, you have to wait 30 days to repurchase the same or substantially the same investment to be able to claim the loss.  Because this can be tricky, we recommend consulting your tax advisor.

1. Tax Loss Harvesting

2. Roth Conversions

on taxes: part 1

2. Roth Conversions

In a nutshell, it’s taking money from a pretax IRA and moving it into a Roth IRA. You’ll pay taxes on the amount converted with the benefit of tax-free growth moving forward. The taxes paid will be on the total amount converted in that calendar year.

In a down market, this tends to be a popular strategy because you’re able to do this with either cash or convert the investment(s) in-kind. The thought

process is to convert an underperforming investment that you feel has a long-term positive growth outlook. By allowing the underperforming investment to rebound in your Roth, it will maximize the amount of tax-free growth in your account. A Roth conversion tends to be more impactful for investors that have a longer time horizon before needing the money and for investors that are comfortable paying the taxes now to get the benefit of tax-free growth moving forward.

These aren’t just seasonal strategies, but something to consider throughout the year moving forward. To figure out what makes sense for you, talk to a tax advisor and financial planner to do a comprehensive analysis of your financial situation, risk tolerance, and goals so that you understand the implications of paying the taxes now vs. paying the taxes later.  In the next article, we’ll focus on common year end gifting strategies and the best way to maximize those gifts.

Advisory services offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, a registered investment advisor and affiliate of Wealth Enhancement Group®. Wealth Enhancement Group is a registered trademark of Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC.

Island Icon: Molly McGowan

By Coronado Historical Association

Molly McGowan is a well-known name in Coronado. One of the most prestigious awards at Coronado High School is named for Molly. Mary Adair “Molly” McGowan was born September 12, 1926 to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Leo James McGowan and Irvine McGowan.

The family frequently moved across the country, following LCDR McGowan’s Naval career. LCDR McGowan held varying positions relating to Naval aviation and submarines, but his service as torpedo officer on the USS Somers and USS Holland were what brought the family to Coronado multiple times.

In 1939, while serving at the Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island, LCDR McGowan unexpectedly died from a brain tumor. At the time, Molly was in eighth grade.

After their loss, Mrs. McGowan moved with Molly back to Coronado permanently, where they had the support of old Navy friends. A particularly close family friend was another Navy widow who had relocated back to Coronado, Mrs. Richard F. Cross. Jr. Lieutenant Cross, a lighter-thanair pioneer, was lost at sea when the airship USS Akron crashed in 1933. Mrs. Cross’ daughter, Joanne Cross, became a close friend of Molly’s and both girls entered their freshman year at Coronado High School in 1940.

Molly quickly became active in the community. She participated in several pageants at Christ Episcopal Church, was an initiate of the Tri-Y Club, and won third place with her beloved dog Nelly, a German shepherd, in Mrs. Paul Wegeforth’s 1941 dog show.

At school, Molly had a tight knit circle of eight friends, including Joanne and Julia Viera (neé Yanquell). Julia remembers Molly as “beautiful and vivacious” as well as popular. She was a frequent guest at social parties and even hosted a Valentine’s party for twenty guests at the Commissioned Officer’s Mess at North Island in 1941.

Later that year, Molly along with Joanne and Julia, announced that they would be hosting a formal dance at the Officer’s Club slated for December 23rd. They sent invitations to the entire school. The three young women posed for a photograph taken by Sidney Studio that was printed in the Coronado Journal. Unfortunately, the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, caused the dance to be cancelled.

The photograph taken of the hostesses is the last known photograph taken of Molly. Tragically, she developed Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 15. Her classmates and

friends knew she was ill, but only the Cross family knew how awful the outcome would be. Today, Hodgkins is survivable but it was a fatal diagnosis in those days. Molly died January 10, 1943 at age 16 during her junior year of high school. Mrs. Viera recalls, “As teens, in the midst of WWII, we knew tragedy, but not among our contemporaries, and we were shocked.”

In tribute to her daughter, Mrs. Irvine McGowan funded the Molly McGowan Memorial Award at Coronado High

School. The award started in 1944; what would have been Molly’s graduating class. The award recognizes one senior girl graduate for her outstanding scholarship and student leadership. Molly’s close friend Joanne Cross became the first recipient. The award continues to this day to recognize CHS’ top students.

After her daughter’s death, Irvine McGowan continued to live and work in Coronado. She was a successful realtor, associated with Strand Realty. She married

Capt. James Conner Pollock in 1949. As the years went by, many of Molly’s friends and classmates would visit Mrs. McGowan in her house on Seventh Street. The home where she helped plan Molly’s events in high school, where Molly died, and where she lived until well past 100 years. An oil portrait of Molly hung over the fireplace. It was painted from the Sidney Studio photograph by local artist Mary McCartin.

“Mrs. Mac would look at us, and our spouses and children, in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, and exclaim in her sweet voice, ‘This is how old my child would be.’ Then she would delve into our lives and adventures with the deepest interest,” Mrs. Viera remembers.

About the time of the Class of 1944’s 50th class anniversary in 1994, Julia Viera’s husband carried a frail Mrs. McGowan into the high school auditorium for the awards ceremony. That was the first and last time she would bring herself to witness the award ceremony in person. She experienced a lifetime of grieving, and yet she was sustained not only by Molly’s classmates, but by the thought of all those outstanding young Coronado women who went forth into life with Molly’s legacy.

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