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pring has arrived! It’s the time of year when we begin spring-cleaning, sprucing up our yards, firing those grills up and planning for summer. This is when we all start to find time to get outside and enjoy the perfect temperatures in our wonderful city. April is the month when we celebrate Fiesta festivities all over San Antonio. At Welcome Home, we are especially excited for the highly anticipated event, A Taste of the Northside, which we are honored to sponsor once again. The proceeds from this event benefit the Brighton Center, one of our community’s greatest foundations benefiting our local children. We have A Taste of the Northside’ Queen of the Vine featured on our cover once again this year. The event will take place on April 20th at The Club at Sonterra. Welcome Home will have our newspapers on all the shuttles so be sure to pick one up and read about the businesses and children in this area. Living Through Giving is sponsoring its annual We Got Your Back drive to collect backpacks for children in San Antonio that have been displaced by abuse, neglect or family disruption and are currently in the care of Child Protective Services. The goal this year is to make sure all of these children will be able to start school with a new backpack and school supplies. As avid Spurs fans, we are so proud of how our team is doing as they approach the end of the regular season. If you have never been to a game (or it’s been a while) this is a great opportunity to share that exciting experience with your extended San Antonio family. GO SPURS GO!!
Also during the month of May, we will be having our Mother’s Day Tribute, celebrating all the wonderful moms in our c o m m u n i t y. Please have your written submissions sent to us by April 8th. Look for our email notifications for details. It is my honor and pleasure to announce Kristin Oliver will be taking over duties as the new Publisher of Welcome Home. I have had the pleasure of watching Kristin grow in her accomplishments and am so excited to be able to see her assume the mantle of guiding Welcome Home as we continue to bring good news to our communities. On behalf of myself and the staff at Welcome Home, thank you for your continued readership and support! Remember, if you have good news to share, we want to give you a place in our pages to do so. Welcome Home continues its legacy thanks to all of our readers who support the businesses who make this paper possible. Let them know you saw them in Welcome Home, YOUR community newspaper.
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finally found THE perfect book to help me feel good about myself. On those days when I need a boost, when I don’t feel I have really accomplished much in life, this book lets me know just how successful I have been. It is none other than the Guinness Book of World Records. Now some of these “record-holders” obviously have a lot of extra time on their hands (guy with most rubber bands wrapped around his face, girl wearing most clothes pins) and some were just plain bizarre (guy with most piercings, presumably, and thankfully, they weren’t able to show ALL of them) but other records were sort of impressive. Most Kids Jumping Off the Ground At The Same Time: 285. I feel lucky if I can get just my three to fall
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out of bed, crawl to breakfast, throw some clothes on and stumble to the car within an hour. Another was Most People Sitting Down Eating a Meal Together: 5,862. I really need their secret! I fix three meals a day, 365 days a year and have yet to make just five people all happy at the same time. But there are some records that I alone hold bragging rights to. Most Origami Animals Made From Sugar Packets At A Restaurant: five white, eight blue, ten pink. The waitress was impressed but quickly distracted by the mountain of sugar in the center of the table. Of course, this all happened when I was a young, inexperienced mother. Now I take an activity bag everywhere, especially to funerals: a story for another time. How about this one? Most Times Telling a Toddler NO! Don’t Touch The Woodstove: 83 ½ (The ½ when I had just gotten the next N- out and he decided to touch it anyway) Now, why couldn’t I just have said NO! one time, quickly touched his finger to the woodstove and saved myself all the time and hassle? But, no-o-o, Child Protective Services would frown on that now wouldn’t they? (not to mention the cost of therapy for my child). So, I hold the record still. Now that I realize what I can accomplish, I have decided to set some very lofty goals this year: One decent nights sleep per month. Having my laundry room completely empty at least once before I die. And, for each bag of broccoli I buy, eating at least one serving before it goes bad. It’s going to be a productive year! Brag about YOUR records at deborah. seguin@comalisd.org
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TMI Student-Athletes Win District Honors
The TMI Girls Varsity basketball team.
Submitted By Paula Allen tudent-athletes from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas won district honors in winter sports from the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) conference, including highest honors and academic honors. In boys basketball, seniors LeSean Brown and Erik Rodriguez were named to the all-district first team; junior Curtis Small and freshman Cooper Vanlandingham, second team and senior GW Bodden, honorable mention. Brown, who holds the San Antonio citywide career scoring record, also was named Academic All-State, an honor that which recognizes junior or senior student-athletes who have earned a grade-point average of 90 or above, while distinguishing themselves in their sport.
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In girls basketball, junior Christian Solitaire made the second team and Academic All-State, and sophomore Emmie Walsh, honorable mention. In boys soccer, seniors Mario Cantu, Emilio Martinez, Luis Rodriguez and Ben Smith, as well as juniors Alex Kuri and Noah McLaughlin, all made the all-district first team. Senior Alvaro Madero and juniors Chad Harthan, Josh Kercheville and Nick Perez were named to the second team; and sophomore Abraham Juan Marcos and seniors Nico Gomez and Jose Suarez, honorable mention. Cantu, Harthan, Kercheville, Madero, McLaughlin, Perez and Rodriguez also received Academic AllState honors. In girls soccer, seniors Lauren Devlin, Hunter Martin and Briana Perez, along
The TMI Girls Varsity soccer team.
with sophomore Ashley Brooke Smithson, were named to the all-district first team; and senior Courtney Schmuck, sophomore
Eloise Owen and Grace Wagshul made the second team. Devlin and Perez also received Academic All-State honors.
TMI Orienteering Team Takes First Place Submitted By Paula Allen team from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas won first place in the male and female novice divisions at the St. Mary’s Orienteering Meet, sponsored by St. Mary’s University Army ROTC and held Feb. 27 at Camp Bullis. All were members of the school’s Texas Military Institute Corps of Cadets, an Army JROTC unit that has earned Honor Unit with Distinction designation for 23 consecutive years. Participants from 17 high schools hiked a hillside course, using a compass to search for a series of points, with a goal of returning first with the most points located. The TMI cadets participating were:
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Austin Carothers, Robby Devlin, Andrew Hieger, Alex Homma, Juliana Martinez, Santiago Martinez, Eloise Owen, Michael Shriner, Olive Stevens, Christopher Tawil, Andres Thrailkill and Harry Ware. Most are freshmen with a few sophomores and juniors represented, said retired Army Lt. Col. Santiago Bueno, commandant of the TMI Corps. “That sets us up for future success in the intermediate division.” The course was designed to take 75 to 90 minutes to complete, said Bueno. “Our students completed it in under an hour. That means they ran the entire time they were out there. I’m very proud of them.” Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas is a private, co-educational,
TMI cadets take home a first-place award in the novice division of the St. Mary’s Orienteering Meet.
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“Listen to Your Mother” Debuts In San Antonio Submitted By Jill Robbins isten to Your Mother is part live stage show, part social media movement. The show is in 41 North American cities and features local voices reading their own writings about motherhood in celebration of Mother’s Day. Listen to Your Mother began in 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin as one woman’s (writer Ann Imig) idea to celebrate the voices of motherhood. The concept caught fire within the blogging and writing community and Listen to Your Mother grew from there. This is San Antonio’s first year to host the show. We join Listen to Your Mother: Austin and Listen to Your Mother: Southeast
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Texas, as being the third show in the Lone Star state. Each show reflects the unique flavor of the city it’s produced in and is locally directed. Each Listen to Your Mother show is sponsored by local small businesses and donates a portion of their ticket sales to a local cause or charity. This year’s producer/ director is Jill Robbins. After reading in the Austin show last year, Jill wanted to bring the show home. Listen to Your Mother gives motherhood a microphone…but you don’t have to be a mother to enjoy the show or participate in it. One of the most common reactions to a Listen to Your Mother show is “me too.”
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The stories told onstage are very personal and will resonate deeply with the audience. If you’re not a mother, you have a mother or know a mother. Maybe you’re waiting to be a mother or maybe you’ve got reasons you don’t want to be a mother. Regardless of what your story is, everyone has a story of motherhood. San Antonio’s live show is on April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. It lasts about 90 minutes and will feature the readings of 12 local women. The cast members range from professional writers to ordinary moms from our community who have decided to share their stories of motherhood. You’ll hear stories about mothers, grandmothers and
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daughters. Some of the stories are funny, some are poignant and sad and some are uplifting. You’ll leave feeling good. This is a great event to enjoy with your mom, a friend, your spouse or partner or a group of friends. All Listen to Your Mother readings are published on our You Tube channel. Tickets are on sale through the Tobin Center’s Box office and are $15.00. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA.) Tobin Center for the Performing Arts: 115 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-8624 or www.tobi.tobincenter.org.
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Hormone Lies By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 #1 Estrogen causes breast cancer. No. In the Women’s Health Initiative Study, 1991, found that women taking estrogen ALONE –without the poisonous, synthetic, pharmaceutical branded and profit making progestin-had less incidence of cancer compared to the women who were taking a placebo (sugar Pill). Women taking synthetic estrogen had LESS cancer than women taking no hormones. But when progestin was added to the synthetic estrogen, there was an increase in breast cancer. The truth: progestin seems to be the cancer culprit and not estrogen, in the largest study done to
date, the Women’s Health Initiative Study. #2 Testosterone is only for men No. Women make 10% of the level in men, but testosterone is abundantly found in young women. Testosterone declines in menopause. Some of the general effects of lower testosterone in older women are less sex drive and a general lack of well-being. Truth: Replacement of testosterone to women after a total hysterectomy restored sexual desire, muscle mass and physical function. (From Science Daily, 11/27/13) #3 Testosterone is approved for women, because the FDA wants to
promote our health and well-being. No, no, and no. Testosterone is not approved for women. Yet, the FDA promotes the treatment of normal menopause with various pharmaceutical drugs. Drugs with terrible side effects, including suicide, ARE approved for treatment of menopause. Truth: Menopause is normal part of life and not a mental disorder. “The Change” should not be treated with anti-depressants, anti-anxiolytics, or anything other than the same hormones found in young healthy 18 y/o. The FDA wants to promote and protect the profits of the pharmaceutical industry. (“Drug & Medical Device Companies Have Outsized Influence on FDA”, from Union of Concerned Scientists) #4 Progesterone causes blood clots and cancer. No. Many gynecologists don’t understand that oral, micronized progesterone from the compounding pharmacy is not progestin. (See #1) Progesterone is so safe that it is commonly prescribed for the most
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Special To Welcome Home he idea came to Larry Kurth on a motorcycle. The San Antonio attorney was cruising along Loop 410 a few years ago when it occurred to him that people who love riding as much as he did might come together around the topic of organ donation. These were folks, after all, with a shared passion for the open road, but fully aware of the very real risks of two-wheel transportation at highway speeds. “It seemed like a natural group,” Kurth said. He shared his idea with a couple of bike-riding friends, who like Kurth serves on the Board of Directors of the University Health System Foundation. That led to the Circle of Life Motorcycle Rally, an official Fiesta event now in its seventh year. It routinely draws 200 to 300
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riders who travel with police escort roughly 50 miles, with this year’s route winding through the Texas Hill Country. This year, the rally will take place Friday, April 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Javelina Harley-Davidson in Boerne. Also this year they’ve added a new event the evening before the ride — the Circle of Life Garage Party, which promises to be a rollicking good time with food and live music at Leon Springs Dance Hall. Tickets are $20. Both events raise money to benefit the University Transplant Center Endowment Fund, which provides financial assistance to hundreds of transplant patients and families during treatment. All that effort to raise awareness about organ donation is on behalf of patients such as Hector Acosta. When Hector was born
last year, his mother thought his coloring seemed a bit yellow. As the weeks passed, he became more yellow and his small belly grew swollen. He was diagnosed with biliary atresia — an uncommon but potentially deadly disease in which the normal flow of bile from the liver becomes blocked. The baby underwent corrective surgery at an El Paso hospital near the family’s home. However, even after surgery some children continue to progress to liver failure — and that was true in Hector’s case. The family was referred to San Antonio’s University Transplant Center, a partnership between University Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center. They were placed in the capable hands of Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, who performed a split-liver transplant at University Hospital, with one segment going to then-7-month-old Hector, and the rest to an adult patient. Such
transplants are possible because of the liver’s unique ability to regrow after transplantation. And in this case, a single donor saved the lives of two patients. “Hector is doing well, growing as he should and on the path to a normal childhood,” said Cigarroa, the Ashbel Smith Professor of Surgery at the UT Health Science Center. As the Circle for Life enters its seventh year, organizers can point to a list of accomplishments that speak to its success. But to Larry Kurth, the evidence is measured in human terms. “After our second year, I got a telephone call the morning of the ride,” Kurth recalled. “A couple had signed up to be in the ride, but the husband was killed on his motorcycle several days after signing up. And his organs were donated. We dedicated the ride to him.” For more information about the Circle of Life events, go to www.TheCircleForLife. com.
have contributed to her becoming a successful health care provider. Following optometry school, Dr. Pezeshk continued her education and completed a post-graduate fellowship in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and cataract surgery co-management. Dr. Pezeshk has extensive experience in preoperative evaluation and post-operative care. Her special interests include primary care, pediatrics, cataracts, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and allergic conjunctivitis. Dr. Pezeshk has received many honors and awards including the Merck Index Award, Phi Lambda Epsilon Honor, Sol Shulman Award, and the Academic Research
Scholarship. Dr. Pezeshk has presented and published research at several national meetings. Additionally, she has presented lectures to other doctors and colleagues. During her free time, Dr. Pezeshk enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and their two dogs; Macy & Murphy. As a Grand Opening Special, San Antonio Eyeworks is offering $69 eye examinations along with contact lens examinations at $99+. All complete eyewear is 25%! Please join us in celebrating the opening of this great boutique office located in your background. We look forward to meeting you.
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neutral so if you want to add some color with your light fixtures, hardware, or even tile accents, every color looks good with white. Add your favorite artwork or a splash of color with home accents. The sky is the limit. Should everything be white? Probably not. While predominantly white, too much white in your kitchen can feel cold, sterile and unwelcoming. White makes the perfect backdrop for small dashes of bold color or for other light neutrals such as beige, tan, and gray. Stainless steel is a color neutral that looks great with white cabinets. You could also go for a color variation on your countertops or choose a different color
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Family Values, Family Business, Belden’s Automotive! A By Nicky Rodriguez
n evolution in the making is the best way to describe the family owned business of Belden’s Automotive and Tires. Beginning in the late 70’s, Ronnie Belden established a transmission automotive shop called American Transmission. However, as technology developed Ronnie decided to change with the times, and American & Import Automotive Services was born to give customers the convenience of more services. Throughout the years the company grew and offered tires, hence in 2003 Belden’s Automotive and Tires proudly emerged to serve San Antonio. In 2005, son, Rusty Belden came onboard to learn and train with his father – Ronnie Belden. Officially, Rusty Belden took the reigns as President when Ronnie retired in 2014. In keeping with a truly family operating business, Rusty’s cousin, Jason Belden, became the Vice President in 2012 and is now co-owner of Belden’s newest location on Prue Rd. With six locations in San Antonio, the Belden family is proud to provide the city they call home with exceptional automotive repairs and honest and dependable customer service.
Welcome Home: Do you offer the same services in all 6 of your locations? Rusty Belden: We do! All of our shops now are going exactly the same as far as the products and services that are offered. The only exception would be the Boerne location; this location offers custom exhaust work. We have more of a demand for this type of service and we have the space, so we thought it through and it just made sense to offer the service at this location. WH: Do you plan to expand throughout the San Antonio and/or the South Texas market? Rusty: We’ve been pretty aggressive since 2006, every couple of years we’ve been very fortunate to be able to expand. We do have a couple sites in mind that we’ve been actively looking into, nothing that’s locked in stone at this time but we do want to grow. We feel like it’s a great market, there’s a lot of potential for growth in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. WH: Tell us about your staff. How many employees do you have? Rusty: Just under 60. It’s changed over the years, we looked up and we have a lot of employees that have been with us a long period of time. Our Lead Shop Foreman, Bobby Sowards, has been with us over 25 years, we have two employees in our corporate office who have been with us 15+ years and a majority of our staff have been with us at least 5+ years. Some of our long term employees have now since retired, but overall we have a great staff. Because we’ve continued to grow through the years, it has allowed us to recruit many new employees as well. We’ve been very fortunate to have been able to capture young talented technicians. We’ve got some great employees, we try and give them every opportunity to grow within the industry and work hard to educate them along the way. Training is huge in our industry, it must continue constantly to stay up with new technologies that are always emerging. WH: What certifications must your mechanics maintain? Jason Belden: Each technician must be ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. We require continued education through out each year. With the ever evolving vehicles now, it is imperative for our technicians to attend training throughout the year and gain the additional knowledge and specialization it requires to take care of our customer’s vehicle. WH: What makes Belden’s stand out from the competition? What do you specialize in?
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Jason: We specialize in repairing all types of foreign or domestic vehicles, but I believe we really specialize in customer service. It is our number one goal and we work very hard not to just satisfy our customers but to go beyond their expectations. WH: Many people find it so hard to find a good, trustworthy mechanic. What makes Belden’s a business the public can trust? Jason: We are a family owned business that has built its company’s reputation with honesty and integrity. My uncle, Ronnie Belden, built this company providing a place that customers can come for an honest repair, done right the first time. If he made a mistake (as everyone does), he would make it right no matter what it took. Rusty and I have the same beliefs and we are carrying on these same beliefs with our employees. WH: What are you most proud of? Rusty: I think the longevity that we’ve been serving the San Antonio area. I’m proud of my family’s name. I feel like our name stands for something in this community. We’re well known for honest car repair and I’m proud of that. I feel like our name stands for something- a quality automotive shop that’s going to treat you right. WH: What is your favorite part of working in the automotive industry? Rusty: Growing up I had a blast just being behind the counter talking to the different customers, meeting new people but more so spending time with the guys in the shop. It’s a fun environment, it’s never repetitive. You’ve got a new car, a new problem, a new situation every day. Cars are evolving, technology is evolving so it’s just a fun and exciting atmosphere to be a part of. I love being around our employees, we always pride ourselves in the knowledge that when we hire new employees, they truly become part of our Belden family. WH: Tell me what it’s like to work with family? How do you differentiate between business and family? Rusty: To be honest, it’s tough. We always have our number one goal to do whatever is best for our customers and our employees. So with that in mind, we never make a decision that compromises that, and so that helps to keep us on the right path. For us, we have to define roles, responsibilities and boundaries. If you aren’t disciplined in maintaining those responsibilities and boundaries then the bickering could begin! At the end of the day we are a business and we have a job to do. It sounds cliché but if we start to lose focus of that and we focus more on our family then I think we’ve lost sight of our ultimate goal of offering 100% satisfaction to our customers. WH: Is Ronnie still involved in the business? Jason: No, but he does always make himself available for some advice when necessary. He built a great business and Rusty and I are honored to be able to take what he built and continue the family tradition. Don’t get me wrong, he is definitely retired and playing golf as much as possible, but he is available if we have a question. WH: Is there anything else you would like to add? Jason: The most important aspect of any business is providing top notch customer service, honest and dependable work and ultimately providing a place of business that every customer can trust. So, once my family asked me to come on board, it was an easy decision. I knew my family provided all their customers the same aspects of business that is so important to me. I am so excited about the future of our business and honored to be a part of a growing, successful business.
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Building relationships with customers, built on honesty and integrity and you can do that better up front with a handshake as opposed to with a wrench in your hand.” – Rusty Belden President, Belden’s Automotive
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College Tutors Educator Of The Month By Steve Johnson, Owner of College Nannies + Tutors e are pleased to again honor an educator at Brandeis High School as the College Tutors Educator of the Month for April. This award, made with input from the school administration, recognizes educators in our area high schools that personify what it means to be a role model for the young people of our community. This month we recognize David Thomasson. David exemplifies the three core
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values of College Tutors: Can Do Attitudes, Growth and Results Driven and Leave It Better. David teaches algebra 2 and geometry and he is in his first year at Brandeis, although he previously taught at Stevens High School. David has accepted the responsibilities associated with being a UIL math sponsor and has become a “support” for many of the students. David works well with all students and always has time to tutor them before or after school. David is approachable to all students and he utilizes the right blend of structure and spontaneity to keep the learning
The Absolutely Amazing Avocado By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv ockin’ recipes featuring the fruit that adds good fat to guilty pleasures… avocado! This trendy super fruit is sodium AND cholesterol free with strong antiinflammatory and antibacterial properties. Avocado is also loaded with fiber, while numerous studies have shown that eating it can actually combat against heart disease, as well as help prevent cancer!
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There are many reasons to fall in love with this smooth, creamy fruit used in both savory and sweet dishes. The nutrient-dense avocado is a popular protein substitute for vegetarians, because of its high fat content. It’s true, the uses are widespread, and its taste always delivers! I now count it among my list of comfort foods… Here’s some of the many edible examples for you to enjoy:
environment positive and effective. David embodies the “all hands on deck” philosophy when working with students and always has time to meet their needs of all learners!” The owners of College Nannies + Tutors of San Antonio established this recognition with the support of Welcome Home Community Newspaper to recognize and honor the educators in our schools for their efforts with our local students. The quality of education in our community is primarily a direct reflection of their daily efforts as role models for our students. For more information on this
award, please contact College Nannies + Tutors at 210-202-0303 or nwsanantoniotx@ collegenannies.com
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TMI Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
Submitted By Paula Allen MI students won numerous visual art and writing awards in the San Antonio Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, from more than 1,700 submissions to the regional competition. Students whose visual artwork received a Gold or Silver Key award, had their art shown at a ceremony and exhibition at SAY Si, the citywide nonprofit youth arts program. TMI award recipients, all in Drawing and Illustration, were junior Alexandra Prado, Gold Key and two honorable mentions; freshman Zi Wen Guo and senior Stefany Kiesz, both Silver Key; juniors Frida Herrera, Mary Kagan and Madeline Ramon and sophomore Yuhan Zheng, all honorable mention. For writing awards, students entered the Region-at-Large Competition, with schools
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located throughout the southern states. Prado also entered this competition and won Gold Key and honorable mention awards for poetry; senior Jonathon Medina won a Silver Key for flash fiction; sophomore Kayla Wisnowski, a Silver Key for poetry; and senior Lucy Lu, honorable mention, flash fiction. Gold Key recipients in this category go on to national competition with the possibility of winning scholarships. All TMI award recipients were honored Feb. 8 in daily chapel. SAY Si is the regional affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards, working with area students, teachers, schools, and nonprofit arts organizations in Bexar County to promote, organize, adjudicate, and exhibit the regional Scholastic Art Awards. Student artwork was judged by local professional artists including collegiate art instructors. Awarded since 1923, the Scholastic Art
TMI students who won Scholastic Arts and Writing TMI junior Alexandra Prado’s award-winning artwork is awards were honored Feb. 8 in daily chapel. exhibit at SAY Si’s gallery.
& Writing Awards for students in grades seven through 12, identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent. Nationwide, students submitted about 300,000 original works during the current program year across 28 different categories of art and writing.
TMI Wins First Place In Latin Competition Submitted By Paula Allen tudents from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas won first place in their division at the San Antonio Classical Society’s Texas Junior Classical League Area B convention, held February 20th at Antonian High School. Twenty-six area schools participated in a variety of competitions focused on classical language and culture; schools earned points based on individual student scores and awards. TMI Upper School placed first in the Gold Division, for schools represented by 30 or fewer students. Top-place honors awarded to TMI students include firsts for Samantha Dickie in Classical Art; Amanda Kyle, Mythology; and Aaron Mills, Roman
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Life. Second-place awards went to Chinedu Ofoegbu in Monochromatic Drawing; Sebastian Flores, Reading Comprehension; Chloe Harthan, Latin Derivatives; Lucas Kirma, Grammar; Joey Kyle, Geography of the Ancient World; Royya Osouli, Vocabulary; and Jacob Saenger, Reading Comprehension. Third-place awards went to Ryan Kyle for Latin Vocabulary; Bridget Lynch, Roman Life; Emmet Owen, Reading Comprehension; Lucas Prado, Latin Derivatives; Aidan Sherman, Roman History; and Neely Stone, Roman History. In the Pentathlon (five-subject test), Joey Kyle, Brandon Rubsamen and Neely Stone earned Summa Cum Laude; Ethan Arellano, Chase Blackwell, Ryan Kyle, Lucas Kirma,
Bridget Lynch, Caroline Vassar and Hope Westerman received Maxima Cum Laude; James Carothers, Allison Dickie, Paulina Fernandez Garza, Ally Kotopoulos, Michael LeJune, Kyle Nevitt, Lucas Prado and Jacob Saenger, Magna Cum Laude; and Patrick Behrens, Chloe Harthan, Brooke Kotopoulos, Royya Osouli, Emmet Owen Aidan Sherman, Grace Wagshul and Audrey Zgardowski, Cum Laude. “These students and all other participants deserve great praise for their hard work in and enthusiasm for the Latin Language and the study of the ancient world,” said Alleyne Rogers, TMI Latin Club faculty sponsor. Their First Place Sweepstakes trophy was presented to TMI Headmaster John
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Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional military (JROTC) and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmisa.org or call (210) 698-7171.
W. Cooper, Ph.D., February 24th during daily chapel by Latin Club President Royya Osouli and Vice President Ally Kotopoulos. Top scorers were then presented with their award certificates. TMI Latin students also will compete at the Texas state Junior Classical League convention, to be held April 22nd-23rd in Houston. Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas is a private, coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional military (JROTC) and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmi-sa.org or call 698-7171.
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Let’s Make APlan
Client Centric Wealth Management
By Rachelle Reinhardt
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erhaps you’ve given serious thought to your financial future. You want to better manage your finances, but you aren’t sure where to start or just don’t have the time. Or maybe the world of investments, insurance and retirement planning just isn’t within your working knowledge and the thought of diving in head first seems a bit overwhelming. Despite your reservations, it’s probably a safe bet that at one time of another, you’ve considered creating a financial plan for yourself and your family. The professionals at Client Centric Wealth Management will help you understand that now is always the perfect time to take that next crucial step in mapping out your financial future. An independent and local financial planning firm, Client Centric Wealth Management, is comprised of a team of credentialed, high integrity and professional financial planners including Eric Zeitler, BBA, AIF®, CRPS®, CMFC®; Eric Weissgarber, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, AIF®; and newest team member, Ty Hodges, CFP®. In 2013, after several years of working together, the team formed Client Centric Wealth Management with a passion to provide prudent investment advice and an understanding of business retirement plans, insurance protection, estate planning, and more. Zeitler has over 16 years of experience as an advisor, broker and investment manager. He obtained his Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor designations from the College of Financial Planning early in his career and is experienced with Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans. Zeitler’s focuses are investment management, financial planning, employer sponsored retirement plan solutions and most importantly, continued high quality service that his clients have become accustomed to. “I chose financial planning and investment management as a career after long discussions with family members that are in the business and seeing the effects of poor advice and management in my immediate family,” explained Zeitler. “I realized early in my career that most Americans do not or will not have enough money for retirement because of a lack of investment advice and financial planning. I have a passion to help my clients.” Weissgarber has a long history in the investment world – dating back to his college days at University of Texas where he obtained a finance degree. Seventeen years ago, Weissgarber became active full-time in the advisory investment world. He followed up his formal education with an MBA with honors from the top-ranked Thunderbird School of International Management. Because of owning and running various businesses and corporate roles with IBM, USAA, and Royal Bank of Canada, he has a very broad understanding of business retirement plans, insurance protection, and estate planning. “I was very fortunate in my business life to enjoy
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excellent counsel and advice from many different professions that not only helped me succeed, but also helped me avoid difficulties,” explained Weissgarber. “Part of my passion since youth has been numerical figures and investing.” And the newest member of the Client Centric Wealth Management, Ty Hodges, CFP®, began his career in financial planning in 2005. He has over a decade of experience in wealth management providing insurance protection and growth strategies for individuals, businesses and charities. “I love teaching people to use money as a tool to live the lives they’ve always dreamed of,” stated Hodges. “I grew up in West Texas in a small farming community where your word was your bond and people valued hard work and integrity. However, you cannot ‘outwork’ bad advice. I personally saw my family and many other struggle understanding money and growing their wealth. I believe you are valuable and your financial planning should be all about you.” At Client Centric Wealth Management, you will receive a carefully crafted financial plan partnered with a high level of experience and service. Everything starts with a plan – whether it be a financial, retirement or estate plan. There are many financial products in the market, so choosing the ones that helps meet an individual clients needs can be complicated. “Informed decisions about the products in any portfolio are best made after an assessment of individual’s needs,” explained Zeitler. “After our meeting, the client is better informed when the time comes to choose from a comprehensive suite of products and services and select those that address his/ her unique situation.” Investment tools available include US and Foreign Securities, Preferred Securities, Options, ETFs, 401(k) Retirement Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts, 529 Qualified Tuition Plans, Annuities, Mutual Funds including Institutional Class Funds, Certificates of Deposit, U.S. Treasuries Securities, Group Retirement and Savings Plans, 401(k) Plans, Simplified Employee Pension Plans, Qualified Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Long-term Care/Disability/Critical Illness, Health Insurance Group health benefits, and more. Each client has a primary advisor that they work with, plus the advantage of a backup of the Client Centric Wealth Management team. There are several advantages of a team approach to financial planning. “First and foremost, when it comes to asset management, planning and discipline, there is an old adage, ‘two heads are better than one,’” said Zeitler. “Secondly, if your advisor is out of the office or unavailable, there is always a backup plan and someone else who is aware of your portfolio and plan. We feel in the course of serving our clients, it is very important for our own sanity, capability and client service
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that we have reliable continuity and a backup in place.” At Client Centric Wealth Management, each client is different and the strategies employed are different for each, so there’s not a common standard one-size-fitsall approach. Because of the team’s experience helping all kinds of professionals, they are skilled at creating a solution for each unique situation. There is always an open line between client and planner, and the team encourages clients to reach out anytime they have questions or are facing financial decisions. There is tremendous flexibility for reviews, and prior to meetings, the client will receive a questionnaire to discern any concerns or questions. “We have the flexibility of having a phone review, video teleconference review, or in-person review,” explained Weissgarber. “Each meeting has its own agenda to helpfully uncover any life or financial changes under way.” Meetings are dictated and color coded for follow-up, and then follow-up items programmed into software tools to generate reminders. Client Centric Wealth Management also produces a weekly economic newsletter, a monthly video, twice a year a state of the markets presentation, and educational (and fun!) social client events. The team at Client Centric Wealth management work weave passion and excitement into their work each and every day. As a team, they share a similar philosophy on investment, and as individuals they each have the tools and knowledge to deliver personalized, high quality service. “There are numerous surveys that have stated the highest job satisfaction job is to be a financial advisor/planner,” said Weissgarber. “And I believe that’s because we work with interesting, smart and successful people who want to further improve their outcomes for themselves and their families. The situations we work on are intellectually and technically challenging, so it’s amazing to see the positive long-term impact on the families we have touched.” “Additionally, we often are able to help our clients plan how they can have a greater impact on causes they care about,” continued Zeitler. “If one has been a good steward of their resources, they can often end up with extra. We are confident in our ability to help our clients and their families realize their financial and life goals. Long-term and plainly stated, we get to enjoy helping our friends every day.
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Visiting the automotive shop and first impressions Reputable shops are upfront and clear about what you are getting for your dollar. Make sure they will get your approval before doing any repairs. Pay attention to cleanliness, shop’s organization, and how they run their business. Messy work areas or offices that lack organization systems often reflect the attention and detail put in to actual repairs. Look for the number of cars being worked on. How polite and friendly are the service writers? Do the technicians look clean and professional? Efficient technicians should not be sitting around. As the automotive industry expands further into a scientific field with advance technology, it is important to know if they use modern technology and are up to date on equipment. Don’t be afraid to ask. It’s important to find a trustworthy shop
that provides quality work and service. Ultimately choose a shop that you feel comfortable doing business with. It’s your vehicle and your choice. Keep in mind, no one shop is perfect – if you hear good things about a shop except for this one time – remember things can happen – look at what they did to resolve the problem or issue. Belden’s Automotive & Tires is a family owned and operated facility that has been in business since 1972. We are committed to customer satisfaction and stand behind each and every repair. We would like the opportunity to serve all your automotive needs. Don’t hesitate to call us with questions before or after your repair work is completed. Our six AAA approved locations employ highly-trained certified technicians and provide a clean, safe environment for our customers. From simple oil changes to major repair work, Belden’s Automotive & Tires will meet all of your automotive needs.
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There are many organizations who sponsor this sport. Catherine and her border collie, Blizzard, will be competing at the International Federation of Cynological Sports (IFCS) World Championships. Twenty dogs from all over the US will be competing in various games and jump heights. In fact, FIVE of those going are from TEXAS! That is a huge representation of our great state. Whether or not you want to compete at the world level, agility takes a lot of time to go from beginning to competition and there is no better place to get started than at K9 Country Club. You can find everything you need to go from being introduced to the sport all the way to competing at the local, national, or even international level. Say you just want to have the coolest dog at the dog park. There are ways to make agility not only
fun but safe for your canine partner. Agility is also a great way to expend some of that excess energy if you have a very active pet. If you would like to watch the IFCS World Championships they will be streaming live at www.cynosport.tv Help cheer on Catherine, Blizzard, and Team USA all the way to gold! But they need your help! Costs for a team of 20 exceeds $50,000. Show your support with a tax-deductible contribution by visiting www.usdaa.com/ifcsteamusa.cfm To help Catherine and Blizzard directly, contact K9 Country Club at 830-980-8476 or email k9countryclub@dogmail.com. Fundraising efforts are still underway. For more information on classes, lessons, or the Whirlwind Border Collies visit www. k9countryclub.net Go Team USA!
Shrimp Is The Fruit Of The Sea
the boat with no chemicals whatsoever. All that’s used to keep them fresh is some ice and refrigeration and for this reason we only bring in what we need daily so that nothing goes to waste. The other kind of shrimp you may find at the supermarket do not boast this same claim. These shrimp, once caught are dipped in sodium sulfite or another preservative. Preservatives inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and slow the spoiling of foods, so they look fresh for a longer period time and they help prevent oxidation-- a chemical process that spoils food. Sodium bisulfite blocks an enzyme in shrimp that causes melanosis, also called black spot or black bands -- a darkening of pigments in
the membranes and meat under the shell that makes the product appear unappetizing. Shrimpers dip baskets of shrimp after they are caught into a solution of sodium bisulfite to maintain a healthy appearance, but while this helps looks it does nothing health and flavor wise. The dip affects the health benefits of the shrimp by stripping it of B-1 vitamins, and also hurts the natural, delicious shrimp flavor. Not exactly the image you may have in mind when you see fresh shrimp advertised on the counter. Groomer’s Seafood’s Fresh Gulf Shrimp is exactly what you’re looking for and that’s why you can really taste the difference. Try it for yourself the next time you come down to visit your hometown seafood experts!
By Rusty Belden, President Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
i Rusty Belden here with Belden’s Automotive & Tires. We know how important it is for consumers to find an auto repair shop they can count on. Quality repairs can save you time and hassle, but most importantly can help keep money in your pockets! We would like to share a few tips, to help you find the right repair shop to solve your auto repair problems. Do Your Research Look for recommendations from neighbors, friends, and family. Be sure to
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By Catherine Laria K9 Country Club (830) 980-8476
he 2016 Summer Olympics may be in Reno but not for the best canine athletes in the world. They will be competing in their own Olympics in LaagSoeren, Netherlands, April 13th - 17th and our very own local resident, Catherine Laria, will be representing Team USA! Catherine, owner of K9 Country Club, in Bulverde has been trialing and training dogs for over 20 years.
By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 ave you tried Groomer’s Seafood’s Fresh Shrimp? In the classic film Forrest Gump, the character Bubba gives the famous line that Shrimp is the “Fruit of the Sea.” I have to agree with this, but these days there are so many different kinds of fruit. There are organically grown
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ask how the overall experience was, the friendliness of staff, and if their vehicle repair problems were solved. Learn about the shops history, services and technicians. Such information is usually posted on the company’s website. Most importantly when calling around, ask about the shop warranties. Most shops now offer at least a 24 month, 24,000 mile nationwide warranty.
They have competed all over the country and Mexico but this will be their first time on Team USA. Throughout the years if Catherine and her dogs were not traveling for Agility or Sheep Dog trials they are home training and teaching. The sport of agility is the fastest growing dog sport in America. People of all ages and dogs of all kinds can spend time together running, climbing, and zig-zagging their way through obstacle courses.
fruits that are delicious, natural and full of nutrients and then there are non-organic fruits that are genetically modified and stripped of their natural nutrients. Shrimp faces a similar distinction. Groomer’s Fresh Gulf Shrimp is done exactly the way nature intended, right off
Brandeis Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Are District Champs! By Taryn Ramirez s the final buzzer sounds in the packed gymnasium, half of the room lights up in victory cheers, while the other half hang their heads. It’s been a long and eventful season for Brandeis High School’s basketball program, but definitely not one without rewards. “This whole year was an exciting year,” varsity boys’ head coach Marc Gardner said. The Brandeis boys’ basketball finished their season with 31 wins and only two losses, as well as receiving other notable achievements. “Winning three tournaments [and] winning a district championship; overall, it
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was an exciting year,” Gardner said. Gardner states it was the players who made this season worthwhile. “They were all real high character kids,” Gardner said. “It was just a bunch of guys all working toward a common goal.” Senior Ellis Jefferson shares similar thoughts about his last year on the court. “The best part about basketball [is] definitely the people you meet,” Jefferson said. “We all got along, we [would] hang out; we’re all like one big family.” The team met their match when they lost during the second round of playoffs to Judson High School. The girls’ team also advanced to the second round playoffs after sharing the district title with Clark High School.
“Our first round was actually a really difficult round,” varsity player Alessandra Valadez said. “But, to win that game and continue to advance was just a great feeling. We had a really good chance to go to state [so] losing, especially losing by two; it was heartbreaking.” “Things just weren’t falling for us,” girls varsity coach Jennifer Brewer said about Area Playoffs. “I was heartbroken for the kids when we lost, [but] they were competitive with everything they did; their fight and heart is what made them special,” Brewer said. Valadez, who has been playing since the age of three, finds the team aspect of the game just as rewarding as victory. “I think the best is just being able to work
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together with other people and learning to work as a team; we have each other’s backs. It just really is my family,” Valadez said. With a record of 25-10, both teams have left a lot to live up to, but Coach Gardner seems hopeful for the future. “We’re just going to keep building on the year before--let’s hope we get even farther next year,” Gardner said. And for the basketball seniors, this season was still one for the record books. “We just all had that one goal and we reached it,” Valadez said. Congratulations to the boys and girls varsity teams for an outstanding season!
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NISD Celebrates At Los Leones Art Festival Submitted By JulieAnn Matonis he 19th annual Los Leones Student Arts Festival has something for everyone. This family-oriented event was held Saturday, February 27th from 8:30 am to 2 pm and included an art show and sale of more than 2,500 pieces of high quality student artwork by NISD students. Admission was free and open to the public. The venue was held at Marshall High School in Leon Valley on 8000 Lobo Lane. In addition, there was musical entertainment, food booths, a Chalkfest, glass blowing demonstrations, face painting and much more. Children also had the opportunity to learn about Northside’s history by visiting with representatives from the Northside museum. Exhibits opened at 8:30 am, with the opening ceremonies and awards program beginning at 9 am. There were two areas of entertainment this year. Main Stage featured an art
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demonstration by Eric Franke from Warren High School and a Conceptual Runway Show presented by the art students from Clark High School. The Courtyard Area featured the Hoffmann Jumpers, Burke Elementary Choir, Holmes High School Mariachi, the Prancer Dancers from Reddix Center, Rayburn’s Rock-N-Strings and Rockin’ Raiders and the Luna Jazz Band. And the Grand Prize Winner was …. In the Los Leones Publicity Contest, there were more than 100 entries submitted for this district-level competition. Grand Prize winner was Gabriella Castro, an 8th grade student at Folks MS. Her winning art, titled “The Sharp Quartet,” will be seen on the publicity poster and event t-shirt. Other winners included Kassi Wilson, who took third place from Hector Garcia Middle School. The inspiration and collaboration of former Leon Valley Mayor Marcy Meffert
Pictured from left to right are, NISD Superintendent Students from NISD participate in Chalkfest at the Los Dr. Brian T. Woods, grand prize winner, Gabriella Castro, Leones Art Festival. board member of FANS, Deborah Keller- Rihn and Folks $25 prizes in the categories of elementary, M.S. art teacher, Clayton Kilduff.
and NISD Fine Arts Director James Miculka, Los Leones was developed to encourage student artists and help them to learn “the business of art,” while establishing an active arts community in the city of Leon Valley. Judges from the community selected their personal “pick of show” awarding
middle, and high school art. The event was a partnership of the city of Leon Valley, Northside ISD and the Northside Education Foundation and showcases the artwork of numerous Northside students, teachers, and visiting artists-in-residents.
Garcia Math Team Wins Big At Regional Championship
Leon Springs Invaded By Strange Little Creatures
Pictured left to right are Coach Howard Villarreal, 8th grader Yuri Kobayashi, 8th grader Sarah He, 7th grader Lindsey Ran, and 8th grader Andrew Luo.
Students at Leon Springs perform “Seussical the Musical”.
By Howard Villarreal n Saturday, February 13, 2016, the Hector Garcia Middle School math team competed at the Bexar Regional MathCounts Championship meet at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Out of all of the schools from Bexar County and the surrounding counties, which included the likes of BASIS, School of Science and Technology, San Antonio Academy, Keystone School, Harmony School of Excellence and many Northeast powerhouse teams, Garcia MS placed 1st in every category. This included the Individuals category, Team category
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and Coaching category. Six students will advance to the MathCounts State Finals in Dallas, Texas in March. MathCounts is a nationwide middle school mathematics competition held in various places in the United States. Its founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The competition is designed for all sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in the country. The subject matter includes geometry, combinatorics, number theory, and algebra.
By Isabella Gutierrez, 4th grade student n Friday, March 4th and then again on Tuesday March 8th, Leon Springs Elementary was invaded by strange little creatures! Some with whiskers, button noses and others with hair sticking straight up! If you had seen it you would have thought, “Did I just walk into a Dr. Seuss book?” The answer would have been, “Almost!” Actually, the 3rd grade at Leon Springs presented a musical titled, “Seussical the Musical”. It was the grand finale after a weeklong celebration of Dr. Seuss’s
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birthday! Third grade practiced for weeks and preparation definitely showed in their performance! Every student who attends Leon Springs was honored to be able to be the first to see the play. Then, on Tuesday, March 8th third grade performed at the PTA meeting. If you were there, you would have seen how proud all the parents were watching their children perform! Of course, none of this would have happened without the direction of Ms.Rojas! She is the best music teacher! All of us have learned so much about music and theater! “Seussical the Musical” will be an event that all of us will remember forever!
Motorcycle Ride for Donor Awareness An Official Fiesta® Event Special To Welcome Home, he Circle For Life Fiesta® Motorcycle is spearheaded by former Fiesta® Commission President, Laurence Kurth, and former Rey Feo, Charlie Garza. The Circle for Life is a 501 (c)(4) nonprofit organization and motorcycle rally created to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation, and registration in San Antonio, Texas. Currently, there is a critical shortage of organs and tissues available for donation. Out of the 123,000 patients in the United States awaiting a life-saving organ transplant, more than 12,000 of those
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patients are Texans. To help address this issue, The Circle for Life encourages donor registration through their website, and at their annual motorcycle rally that is an Official Fiesta® San Antonio Event. The Circle For Life has partnered with the University Health System Foundation to raise funds benefitting the University Transplant Center Endowment Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to hundreds of University Health System transplant patients and their families who experience exceptional difficulties during the course of their treatment.
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The Circle for Life Garage Party is a new event being held at Leon Springs Dance Hall on Friday night with food, socializing, and live music featuring Two Tons of Steel! This event will be open to the general public as well as the participants of the motorcycle rally. The Circle For Life Fiesta® Motorcycle Rally is a police escorted Hill Country ride on Saturday morning beginning and ending at Javelina Harley-Davidson in Boerne, TX. Sponsors will have an opportunity to show their support in a big way for a great cause - Joining forces to raise donor
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Have You Planned For A Long Retirement? By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 Today, there are three workers funding “What is your greatest retirement fear?” Social Security for every retiree. By federal f you ask retirees that question, “outliving my money” may likely be one of the top estimates, there will be only two workers answers. Retirees and pre-retirees alike funding Social Security for every retiree in share this anxiety. In a 2014 Wells Fargo/ 2030. That does not bode well for the health Gallup survey of more than 1,000 investors, of the program, especially since nearly one46% of respondents cited that very fear; 42% fifth of Americans will be 65 or older in of the respondents to that poll were making 2030.4 Social Security’s trust fund is projected $90,000 a year or more.1 to run dry by 2034, and it is quite possible Retirees face greater “longevity risk” Congress may intervene to rescue it before today. According to an analysis of Census then. Still, the strain on Social Security will Bureau data by the Center for Retirement mount over the next 20 years as more and Research at Boston College, the average more baby boomers retire. With this in mind, retirement age in this country is 65 for men there’s no reason not to investigate other and 63 for women. Many of us will probably potential retirement income sources now.3 Understand that you may need to work live into our eighties and nineties; indeed, part-time in your sixties and seventies. many of our parents have already lived that The income from part-time work can be long. In 2014 (the most recent year for which Census Bureau data is available), over 72,000 an economic lifesaver for retirees. Suppose Americans were centenarians, representing a you walk away from your career with $500,000 in retirement savings. In your first 44% increase since 2000.2,3 If your retirement lasts 20, 30, or even 40 year of retirement, you decide to withdraw years, how well do you think your retirement 4% of that for income, or $20,000. At that savings will hold up? What financial steps withdrawal rate, not even adjusting for could you take in your retirement to prevent inflation, that money will be gone in 21 those savings from eroding? As you think years. What if you worked part-time and ahead, consider the following possibilities earned $20,000-30,000 a year? If you can do that for five or ten years, you effectively and realities. Realize that Social Security benefits give your retirement savings five or ten more years to last and grow.3 might shrink in the future.
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Retire with health insurance and prepare adequately for out-of-pocket costs. Financially speaking, this may be the most frustrating part of retirement. We can enroll in Medicare at age 65, but how do we handle the premiums for private health insurance if we retire before then? Striving to work until you are eligible for Medicare makes economic sense. So does building some kind of health care emergency fund for out-of-pocket costs. According to data from Health Affairs, those costs approached $16,000 a year in 2014 for Americans aged 65-84, and $35,000 a year for Americans aged 85 or older.4 Many people may retire unaware of these financial factors. With luck and a favorable investing climate, their retirement savings may last a long time. Luck is not a plan, however, and hope is not a strategy. Those who are retiring
unaware of these factors may risk outliving their money. Eric Zeitler may be reached at 210-8077599 or ericz@ccwmgmt.com. www.ccwmgmt.com 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315, San Antonio, TX, 78258 Citations. 1 - u s a t o d a y. c o m / s t o r y / m o n e y / personalfinance/2014/09/24/investors-fearoutliving-retirement-savings/16095591/ [9/24/14] 2-thestreet.com/story/13468811/1/herersquo-s-how-to-make-your-money-last-inretirement.html [2/23/16] 3-marketwatch.com/story/sowhos-going-to-pay-for-you-to-live-tobe-100-2016-02-17/ [2/17/16] 4-thinkadvisor.com/2016/02/22/6ways-to-prevent-going-broke-in-retirement [2/22/16]
TMI Students Named National Merit Finalists
Submitted By Paula Allen hree seniors from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Hector Castillo, Saad Ehsan and Grace Westerman are now eligible for merit awards, to be announced in the spring. About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). Semifinalists in the collegescholarship program, notified last September, represented less than one percent of all U.S. high-school seniors. To continue in the program, semifinalists were required to maintain superior academic standing, achieve SAT scores that confirmed their performance on the earlier test, write an essay and receive recommendation from a school administrator. About 15,000 of the
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TMI seniors Grace Westerman, Saad Ehsan and Hector Castillo are named National Merit Scholarship Finalists, receive recognition during daily chapel services.
16,000 semifinalists were named finalists. Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional military (JROTC) and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmi-sa.org or call (210) 698-7171.
NISD Schools Compete In Science Bowl
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Submitted By JulieAnn Matonis ore than 65 teams from middle schools and high schools across the San Antonio area competed in the Regional Science Bowl at Jay High School on February 19th and 20th. The finals were “Team Jeopardy” format, where each team of four students had buzzers to ring in with their answers. Each school could field up to three teams of five members- four team members competed at a time plus an alternate. The Regional Science Bowl was hosted by the NISD Middle and High School Science departments with title sponsor Booz Allen Hamilton. Other sponsors included Lackland AFB Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Division and Mitre Corporation. It is the only competition sanctioned by a federal agency, the US Department of Energy. A team from Brandeis High School won first place for the high school division of the Regional Science Bowl and Health Careers placed second. In the middle school division BASIS took first place, while Garcia Middle School placed second. These teams will now head to Washington D.C. for the National
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The BASIS team posing with their first place trophy for the middle school division.
The BASIS team posing with their first place trophy for the middle school division.
Science Bowl Competition. The all-expenses paid trip will be on April 28th - May 2nd. Congratulations and good luck!
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Northside Names Educators of the Year Special To Welcome Home ver two nights, 201 Campus Educators of the Year were recognized at Brennan High School on March 1st-2nd. Out of the 201, seven of them were be recognized (and surprised!) as the 2016 District Educators of the Year. The annual celebration honors teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students. The honorees paraded across the stage to the strains of Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” in the festive opening of the ceremony. They were greeted by cheering family members and co-workers who display homemade signs and have brought their favorite honoree corsages and flowers. Each night a student fine arts group performed in tribute to the educators. This year, the Brennan High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Krueger Elementary School Choir were the featured entertainment. Three first-year and three veteran teachers were named District Educators of the Year at special celebrations held annually to honor teachers who give 100 percent when it comes to improving the lives of children. In addition, Northside’s nominee for the 2016 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching was announced. The 2016 Northside Educators of the Year are: Eva Longoria, special education teacher, Cody Elementary School, Erin McKinney, math teacher, Hobby Middle School, Kimberly Dill, English teacher,
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Clark High School The 2016 Northside First Year Educators of the Year are: Deanna Demers, fifth grade teacher, Brauchle Elementary School, Madison Harris, math teacher, Connally Middle School, Brian Clay, agriculture teacher, O’Connor High School The District’s nominee for the 2016 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching Award is Carol Hudson, kindergarten teacher, from Brauchle Elementary School. In addition to receiving engraved plaques, first-year awardees received checks for $250, and the veteran teachers and Trinity nominee received $500 checks. A panel of NISD educators selected the District winners from among the 201 campus Educators of the Year. All campus winners were deemed “Simply the Best” at the District’s Educator of the Year celebrations, held March 1 and 2 this year. Pictures from this year’s Educators of the Year events can be found on the Northside website under Announcements.
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