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ummer is coming to a close and it’s time to do all the last minute things before the kids go back to school. All of us here at Welcome Home hope you had a great summer filled with fun times, family and friends. Even though summertime is nearly over, we are fortunate to enjoy the extended sunshine and warm temperatures here in San Antonio… there’s still time to enjoy the pool or head down to the coast during Labor Day weekend. Take advantage and catch a few more summer waves and rays! As always, Welcome Home is excited to cover news and events throughout our community as we enter a new school year. Remember, we are always looking to highlight school athletics, galas, student clubs, organizations and more. As parents, we’re responsible for helping our students stay on track. With that in mind, remember Welcome Home would like to highlight as many students and their accomplishments as possible. There will be many school activities, clubs and tournaments your children will become involved in. We welcome photos and the opportunity to interview your outstanding student. There’s truly something special for any child or young adult when they see their name and photo in print. The front cover is special to me this month since my two brothers, Richard and Michael, are the ones on it. I am so blessed to have my family live in the same city. We are promoting our LosbsterMania! This is our family’s way to say “Thank You” to so many who have blessed us and our business. If you have never visited
Groomer’s Seafood, this would be the time to make your way on over! I guarantee the ambiance, service and quality will bring you back time and time again. The Stone Oak Business will be having its Business Expo again this September. This is a great event to attend as a business owner or as part of the general public. Meeting new business owners and supporting local business is what SOBA is all about. Make sure and mark your calendars and come out and support the local businesses who participate in this event. Remember, the proceeds from the Expo are awarded to local seniors as scholarships to help them as they venture on to college. Also, our Winter Celebration is right around the corner. We are looking for volunteers to help out the day of the event and for businesses to participate, along with sponsors for the event. We hope this year will be our best ever, so come on out and help us celebrate!!! Welcome Home is proud to have been your “good news” newspaper for the last 14 years. Thank you for being such a loyal reader and thank you, advertisers, for your support in making our publication possible. Please remember to dine, drink and enjoy what our local community has to offer by visiting our many advertisers at their place of business. We look forward to hearing from you! Enjoy the last days of summer.
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obsterMania at Groomer’s Seafood is fast approaching! This event has been a huge hit with lobster lovers since the beginning, but exactly how huge is huge? Sales reports from last year say more than 15,000 lobsters were sold in one day, with about 3,000 lobsters being sold per hour! As the unofficial world record holders for the most lobster sold in one day, Groomer’s is more than ready to bring on the lobsters. With their new location in Corpus Christi ready to jump on board, there will be double the lobster and double the fun. Groomer’s Seafood Corpus Christi carries all of the same seafood products (both fresh and frozen) as the San Antonio location. Although the Groomer family has not yet set a date for LobsterMania 2015, they hope to have it either the first or second week in August. If you want to stay up to date on the planning process, make sure to sign up for their Newsletter and LIKE their Facebook page. LobsterMania will be occurring at both the San Antonio and Corpus Christi locations, so stay tuned to the Groomer’s facebook page and tell all of your friends about it! For more information about Groomer’s
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Left to Right: Michael Groomer, Blake Groomer, and Richard Groomer.
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By Debby Seguin
t’s Texas in the summer. I can’t move. It’s too hot. My brain is fried. I can only sit here, helplessly letting my thoughts wander, knowing not where they will eventually lead. (However, it’s usually times like these when my best ideas come to me! We can hope…). I begin my mental journey by calculating my utility bill, and through the window, I see my dog writing a hand-written note (which is no easy task!) and holding it up to the window with his usual “Please let me in! Have mercy!” plea written on it. As he whips up some drool so as to look truly pathetic, it suddenly occurs to me how unfair this really is. No, not unfair to my dog. (Sorry, PETA, but before being domesticated, dogs always lived outdoors, not having the dexterity to build their own shelters or use toilet paper). No, the unfairness is to the people of our state. Is it really fair that the people in, say, California have an average utility bill of $16.52? Just because their weather is perfect? Speaking of fair; Is it fair that whoever drew the lines for all the states was being paid under the table?! Think about it. California is, again, a good example: It’s long and thin, hogging most of the perfect Pacific coastline. People are forced to go to their state to enjoy any of it. This is totally unacceptable. State lines should be redrawn with several short and fat (east to west) states sharing this treasure. Did these line drawers ever stop to think what this could do to our young people? Did they not realize that every kid would
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be expected to draw, practically to scale, their state’s boundaries? It’s obvious these people came from Colorado or maybe Wyoming, where folks brag about how their kids can draw their state by the time they hit preschool. Well, duh! It’s a rectangle! Or maybe from Hawaii. What do those kids have to draw? 5 squiggly-lined circles? Circles! Practically geniuses. That makes our Texas kids look fine-motor skills challenged because they can’t master their outline until midway through high school! THIS HAS GOT TO STOP! PEOPLE OF TEXAS, WE MUST RISE UP WITH ONE VOICE TO END THIS INJUSTICE! But then, again, it is awfully hot out. How about we just make some lemonade, kids, while we practice drawing the Rio Grande… Debby Seguin can be reached (sitting in front of her air conditioner) at writewell62@yahoo.com
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month has now gone by since I submitted my announcement letter to Welcome Home. Quite a bit has happened – but I’m not quite sure where to begin, so bear with me while I get my bearings in order. As you all are now hopefully aware, my wife and myself have agreed again to take part in the annual tradition, Winter Celebration, on December 5. We’ve agreed to make the extremely long trek from the North Pole again via AirLife helicopter, due to the importance of this worthwhile cause. (Yes, I know, it would be WAY Cooler to bring one of my up-and coming reindeer, but its smack dab in their vacation time, and their union rep said I can’t include them.) Anyway, this family-friendly event is a wonderful yearly tradition that does all the right things, for just the right cause. It’s an event that really tugs on all the heartstrings of this jolly old fat man because it’s very similar to my own noble pursuit. Winter Celebration this year will again be held at North Central Baptist Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, again sponsored by North Central Baptist and Welcome Home Community Newspaper for the fourteenth straight year, will begin with a tremendous community parade featuring the talented bands of local high schools. Local businesses have booths and clubs often get involved to showcase their local pride. Following the parade, there will be raffles for prizes, and an interactive scavenger hunt, as well as an opportunity to take photos with my wife and I. (Yes, we’re a big deal, but we’re more than happy to do it, the photographers at the event are far better than the paparazzi at the North Pole – they tend to have a bad habit of catching me at my worst, wearing a milk mustache and the like.) Upon hearing from the good folks at Welcome Home, I am convinced what we’re doing is worth it. As a result, I’m even thinking about participating in a few surprises, as we get closer to the day of the event. I also have to mention that I can’t wait to see all of the non-profit Living Through Giving’s contributions this year. This event will allow the contributing community, be it children, their families, and even child advocacy groups – to get together and pass out gifts, sharing in the early holiday cheer directly. December may seem like a long time to wait, but it’s never too early to plan on being a part of the festivities. Reserve a booth today! For more info on how to participate in Winter Celebration, call 210-348-8233 or visit www.welcomhomesa.com. Your friendly neighbor from the north,
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Perimenopause: Critical Time To Treat
By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 erimenopause, that period of time when progesterone becomes unbalanced to estradiol, usually begins in the 40s. It is the most difficult period to treat, because the level of hormones varies from day to day and sometimes, moment to moment. The menstrual cycle can become heavier and closer together, or no periods for a month or more. Why? The falling level of estrogen does not allow the endometrium to thicken and instead, it is thin and easily shed. Another study matched women who
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were clinically depressed with a control group without symptoms of depression. The depressed women had a higher rate of early perimenopause symptoms (defined as change of 7 days or more in the menstrual cycle, change in the amount of flow, or no period for up to 3 months). Usually, this period of a woman’s life can be eased with low dose birth control pill to boost and stabilize the estrogen. Or, oral micronized progesterone which promotes sleep, calmness, and regularity of periods maybe all that is needed.
Discoveries Thru Vision By John M. Nevelow, O.D. Nevelow Eye Associates (210) 349-2437 • www.drsnevelow.com ust when you are getting used to the be working as well as possible. It is obvious children at home and summer activities when health problems or dental problems are ongoing, it is time to think about exist. Vision problems are not always as school starting again. Either the summers obvious. Children are not always aware if are getting shorter or there are not enough they are having vision problems. They are summer activities for everyone. However, gradual and occur over several years. getting ready for back to school means Most of how we learn is visual. Eye having physical exams, dental exams and muscle coordination is necessary in reading vision exams and in looking from the board back to the It is very important for all the children book or notes and then back again without whether in pre - k to college for their eyes to losing your place. Focusing is important
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What about dong quai, chaste berry, black cohosh? These are herbs, some in use since the time of Hippocrates. They are plant estrogens which bind to the estrogen receptors in the body. Symptoms of hot flashes may be much reduced, menstrual irregularities improved, but the bone loss, wrinkled skin/decreasing collagen, and loss of vaginal tone and lubrication continues. “Systemic menopausal hormone therapy initiated early in menopause appears to slow the progression of atherosclerotic disease, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. During this window of opportunity, hormone therapy might also provide protection against cognitive decline”. (Int J Womens Health.2014: 6:47-57 Prescribing Menopausal Hormone Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach by R. Sood, S. Faubion, {…}, & L. Shuster.) Can plant herbals do this? Doubtful.
There are side effects of taking hormones as well as not taking them. Some studies indicate there might be an increase of breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer with any type of hormone replacement therapy, natural or synthetic. Synthetic hormones are not found in the young menstruating adult, unlike natural hormones. I really don’t want a chemist’s hormones or a horse’s hormones, do you? Don’t let the window of opportunity close: get hormone levels checked, see where you are, weigh your options, and discuss the pros and cons with a knowledgeable physician. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
when quickly looking from one place to another without loss of concentration. Color vision may not seem important in school. However, with white boards and different colored markers some things may be missed. Highlighted words or numbers in books may be overlooked. Teachers are aware of the importance of color vision and help students with this deficiency. Eye-hand coordination comes into play with writing skills, note taking and the keyboard with computer work. Visual perception is necessary in understanding what we see and processing the information. All of the components of vision are necessary for success in learning. 85% of what we learn comes through our eyes. The CDC and the American Optometric Association estimate that 45% of children in school have some type of vision defect.
Therefore, give your children the best chance they can have to succeed in school and in life. At Nevelow Eye Associates we see children from 9 months upward to test their visual development and ocular health. We will be happy to have your family among our satisfied and successful patients. If you have questions about this topic or any other eye health topic Dr.’s John and Erin Nevelow will be happy to answer them for you. You can call our office at 210.349.2437, our website at drsnevelow.com or find us on facebook. John M. Nevelow, O.D., is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nevelow Eye Associates is located at 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120. For more information, call (210) 349-243, visit www.drsnevelow.com or find us on Facebook.
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o you remember it? Have you heard about it? Did you miss it last year??? Well the wait is over! LobsterMania at Groomer’s Seafood is fast approaching! This event has been a huge hit with lobster lovers since the beginning, but exactly how huge is huge? Sales reports from last year say more than 15,000 lobsters were sold in one day, with about 3,000 lobsters being sold per hour! As the unofficial world record holders for the most lobster sold in one day, Groomer’s is more than ready to bring on the lobsters. With their new location in Corpus Christi ready to jump on board, there will be double the lobster and double the fun. Groomer’s Seafood Corpus Christi carries all of the same seafood products (both fresh and frozen) as the San Antonio location. “It’s pretty hard to miss…it’s pretty much the only blue building you see when you drive over the bridge. I’ve been down there a few times and I like it,” one of the San Antonio team members said about the new location. The Corpus location allows more people to partake in the festivities of LobsterMania! Though sale numbers have indeed been impressive, LobsterMania is about anything but the sales. Owner Richard Groomer put it best when he said, “LobsterMania is about creating memories for families and friends.” And boy, this event has sure done that. The first year that LobsterMania was held it was pouring rain, with the line stretching far beyond the door. The Groomer family did everything possible to accommodate those waiting outside, including handing out plastic bags to use as rain slickers, but oddly enough, no one really seemed to mind the rain. Most people smiled and laughed, telling the Groomer’s team about the new friends that they made and stories they would have to tell from waiting in line. Every year people show up with their coolers and their friends prepared to wait for the doors to open. If you have never been to LobsterMania you should! The atmosphere is fun and exciting. It’s the Black Friday of Lobster in San Antonio! There is no other place in San Antonio to buy
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‘Hey, that sounds pretty neat. I should go to that.’ Live lobster for $6.95 each! No wonder the line was so long! But it wasn’t so bad, it went pretty quickly and I met some really interesting people. My family and I had a great time cooking dinner, so I’m definitely doing this again!” one woman said about her LobsterMania experience. Although the Groomer family has not yet set a date for LobsterMania 2015, they hope to have it either the first or second week in August. If you want to stay up to date on the planning process, make sure to sign up for their Newsletter and LIKE their Facebook page. LobsterMania will be occurring at both the San Antonio and Corpus Christi locations, so stay tuned to the Groomer’s facebook page and tell all of your friends about it! For more information about Groomer’s Seafood and LobsterMania, you can visit their website at www. groomerseafood.com, their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/GroomersSeafood, or you can give them a call at (210) 377-0951. You can also sign up online and in store to receive weekly specials via email.
Left to right: Michael Groomer, Blake Groomer, and Richard Groomer.
fresh seafood and get the same experience as you would in a coastal town market. This is why LobsterMania has grown and grown! Customers always send in pictures of their friends and family enjoying their hard earned lobster after LobsterMania; photos of adorable kids and pets flood the inbox at Groomer’s! “As this event continues to grow each year, we hear more and more touching stories. Just recently, we heard a story about two brothers who shared one of their last family meals together enjoying their lobster from LobsterMania.”, said Groomer. Groomer’s Seafood knows all about family and always appreciates the stories their customers have to tell. “It was amazing. I heard about it from a friend who saw it posted on Groomer’s Facebook page, and I thought,
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ummertime offers plenty of opportunities for families to connect— kids are out of school, vacation days are scheduled, and warm weather brings us out and about. When your grandkids (or great-grandkids!) come to visit, do you need some ideas for low-cost activities that are
fun for all ages? We have a few suggestions for residents and their families—simple ways to have a good time together, anytime, anywhere. Teach your grandkids a favorite hobby. Can you play the guitar? Do you know how to knit or crochet? Are you a good cook? Perhaps you’ve got a knack for crafts. A sport you love? Most of us have at least one thing we’re pretty good at. Give your grandkids a few lessons. Or else just let
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o, you are considering having your bathroom remodeled. You’ve made your wish list and spent hours searching on line for the ideal look. Now, you need to consider the cost of the project. And if you’ve never done a remodel, how do you know what is a fair price? Asking a remodeling contractor the price of your bathroom remodel might seem pretty simple to answer. After all, he has done a variety of bathroom projects so he can easily come up with a number, right? Nope. In fact, remodeling costs vary and
there are many aspects of the job that reach beyond the obvious. A saying you may have heard goes something like this, “He is a person who knows the cost of everything, but the value of nothing.” In other words, price and value are two different things. And having price as your first concern may not be in your best interests. It happens all too often, the homeowners want a minor bath remodel within a set budget. The products they wanted and the scope of work came out to significantly more than their budget. The Contractor gave
them gather round while you show ‘em how it’s done! Take a slow walk around the neighborhood. Point out interesting things you’ve noticed: old trees, pretty plants, unusual houses, cute pets. Ask your grandkids to tell you what catches their eye. Ride the bus. Take the train. Does your city have a trolleycar? Light rail? Head downtown, uptown, crosstown—or just choose a route and go. Even a short trip can be an adventure. Make iced tea. Brew your own tea and add ice cubes. Bring the pitcher outside or serve it inside, depending on the weather and everyone’s mood. Have an iced tea party.
Go to a yard sale. Check the classifieds on Craigslist or in your local newspaper for neighborhood sales: garage, yard, estate, tag, moving. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure! If your grandkids or great-grandkids are small, give them a few dollars to spend on special trinkets. Shavano Park Senior Living will provide the finest in senior living with assisted living and memory care options for residents. Located Shavano Park, Texas, the expertly trained staff will provide residents with the highest standards of senior care services. For more information on Shavano Park call 210-492-4040 or visit www.shavanoparkseniorliving.com.
them the price, offered some options and did not get much further with this couple. The Contractor then followed up and was told by the homeowners that they found someone to do the work for their budget plus a little extra work for the same amount? How? Consider the following sample estimate for a minor bathroom remodel: 1. Demo and build - $3,200 2. Cabinets - $2,000 3. Plumbing - $2,000 4. Lighting - $1,200 5. Flooring and countertops - $2,500
then how someone else will do this job for $1,100 over cost. Baths take several man hours to complete along with materials and Contractor’s costs for overhead. So the competitor is working for bare minimum and providing for business expenses. Really? Does a fast food hamburger compare with a ribeye steak, after all they’re both beef? Virtuoso Builders is an award winning remodeling firm raising the professional standards in the San Antonio home remodeling industry. At Virtuoso Builders, we work closely with our clients and have a reputation for developing unprecedented trust with them, which ultimately leads to the finest project results. If you would like for us to write about any specific topics or would like more information, please contact us at info@virtuosobuilders.com.
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he time has come to enjoy one last road trip before its Back to School time here in San Antonio. Make sure your car is as ready as you are to send those kids back to school, because August always proves to challenge us with high temperatures. Here are 6 items to make sure you have completed before you hit the pavement to enjoy the end of summer: Anti-freeze – The name is misleading. Yes, this integral solution helps to keep your vehicle from freezing in the winter, but it also keeps your vehicle from overheating in the summer. When you check your coolant it should be full and clean not rust colored or brown. Belts, Fans, & Hoses – The accessory belt shouldn’t look dry rotted or cracked. If they are, a quick replacement is an easy fix! When checking hoses they shouldn’t feel mushy or soft, this can mean break down on the inside. The hoses should be nice and firm and you should find no leaks. If there are leaks, or even if there are just cracks, a break down is sure to follow. Battery – It’s a common misconception that the winter is harder on your vehicle’s battery than summer. With the combination of the extra heat under the hood, which depletes a weak battery of its power more quickly, and the added load of the muchneeded air-condition, the summer wreaks havoc on batteries. We always suggest
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having the battery load tested, and also review the terminals, assuring they are free of corrosion and are clean and tight. Air Conditioner – It’s a fate we all fear: a poorly working or non-existent air conditioner in August! Make sure those freon levels are in tip top shape, and don’t forget to check you’re a/c system for leaks. If you haven’t had you’re a/c serviced this year, this is a good time to get it done. Exterior –Check your tire pressure as well as the condition of the tires, and always look for burned-out lights needing replacement. Last but not least, make sure your wipers are working well for those unexpected summer showers. As always, from our family to yours: Buckle up and drive safe! Remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-4940017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-981-9700; Bulverde Rd.: 210481-3330; Prue Rd.: 210-877-2929. For more information, visit www. beldensautomotive.com.
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Celebrate Summertime With Great Foods By Tanji Patton Goodtaste.tv unny days are made for celebrating, especially after all the rain that started our summer! If a summer picnic is top of the mind, something you want to squeeze in before the routine of another school year sets in, then these recipes just might be calling your name. They got our attention on Goodtaste.tv. Skip the same old sandwiches or cold salads. Good ole fried chicken never disappoints. To this day I can remember having it at the picnic table with my grandparents. If my memory serves me
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correctly, that day old chicken was always cold but still finger lickin’ good. We scored the recipe for Max’s Wine Dive’s very famous Fried Chicken for your next outing. Marinated in a spicy and delicious jalapeño-buttermilk, Max’s chicken is breaded in seasoned flour and deep fried “low and slow,” which is different from many other fried chicken recipes. Max’s Wine Dive recommends pairing their chicken with champagne—love the way they think! If a bubbly is your pairing choice, check out Enza Prosecco. It’s dry,
Flounder: One Taste And You’ll Be Craving More
By Blake Groomer Groomer’s Seafood (210) 377-0951 nce at critically low levels, flounder populations are now flourishing! Sustainability has long been at the cornerstone of Groomer’s Seafood and as a company at the forefront of these efforts, we just love seeing fisheries being properly managed and rebuilt.
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Tanji is an Emmy award winning journalist pursuing her passion for wine and food. Tanji explores the inviting worlds of chefs, wine makers and culinary newsmakers. If you would like more information, she can be reached at Goodtaste@tanjipatton.com. Today, almost 20 years later, we are thrilled to say that the Flounder population is, at what has been deemed, an appropriate level. Groomer’s Seafood is proud to carry this product from both our Gulf and East Coast in both fillet and whole form. Use delicate cooking methods when preparing this fish as it can easily fall apart. Baking is the perfect way to go. Give us a call at 210-377-0951 to see what we have in stock and then come see why so this fish has to be monitored so carefully. One taste and you’ll be craving more!
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By Eric Zeitler Client Centric Wealth Management (210) 807-7599 f you are between 40 & 60, beware of to today’s hottest sectors or asset classes these financial blunders & assumptions. so you can catch up. This impulse could Between the ages of 40 and 60, backfire. The closer you get to retirement many people increase their commitment to age, the fewer years you have to recoup investing and retirement saving. Many fall investment losses. Are you only focusing on building prey to some common money blunders and wealth rather than protecting it? Many harbor financial assumptions that may be inaccurate. These errors and suppositions people begin investing in early with the idea of making money and a tendency to play the are worth examining. Do you think you need to invest with market in one direction – up. As taxes lurk more risk? If you are behind on retirement and markets suffer occasional downturns, saving, you may find yourself wishing for moving from mere investing to an actual a “silver bullet” investment or wishing strategy is crucial. Have you made saving for retirement you could allocate more of your portfolio
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When Should I Retire… From Driving?
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 person’s driving ability is dependent Whether it is that first feeling of freedom on many factors. Age is not always the when you got your license, or the fear of best predictor of one’s ability to drive losing independence and the grief felt when safely but plays a key role when aging begins the time comes to retire from driving. to affect eyesight, reaction time, and ability It will be important to go over, write down to make split second decisions. Effects of and agree to the following questions when medications can also play a significant role in developing a plan to ensure everyone agrees determining whether or not a person should in advance. be driving. How will you/we know when it is time For most, driving equals independence. to retire from driving? What changes in
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fifties, but this is not always the case. Watch out for these mid-life money errors & assumptions. A review of your investment and retirement savings effort may help you recognize or steer clear of them. Client Centric Wealth Management may be reached at 210-807-7599 or www. ccwmgmt.com. 19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315, San Antonio, TX, 78258. Citations: 1 - nerdwallet.com/blog/ credit-card-data/average-credit-carddebt-household/ [6/25/15]. 2 - tinyurl. com/oalk4fx [9/14/14] Eric Zeitler, Eric Weissgarber and Michael Simpton offer securities through Sigma Financial Corporation. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor. Client Centric Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC.
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By Kim Lookabaugh Kuper Sotheby (210) 490-1200 ince the founding of the Sotheby’s Auction House in 1744, the Sotheby’s name has earned renown as a marketer of the world’s most valuable and prestigious possessions. This reputation is built as much upon exceptional service to clients as on the notable art, antiques, jewelry and other holdings that pass through Sotheby’s offices around the world. Our association with the Sotheby’s Brand is truly what sets us apart because it is more than just an Auction House. The year is 1976. Sotheby’s recognizes that the firm can serve its auction clients in a valuable new way with a complete package of estate disposition services. Founded on the same commitment to exceptional service that characterized the firm’s dealings for more than two centuries, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is born and soon becomes known around the world for the distinctive properties it represents. Today we continue that focus by employing our brand’s vision of artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives. Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty was formed in 1972 under the strong leadership of Charles Kuper, Jr. and his family. A new strategic partnership was formed in 2012 when Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty merged our San Antonio brokerage with Capital City Sotheby’s International Realty, the local Austin affiliate. In 2014, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty and Capital City Sotheby’s International Realty merged with Amelia Bullock Realtors in Austin. Together, the three brokerages have unified ourselves under the Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty brand. This, combined
with our relationship with the premier Sotheby’s International Realty brand, affirms our commitment toward providing you a superior level of service, marketing and expertise in San Antonio, Austin, and around the world. It is our mission to be the leader of Luxury Real Estate in Texas by providing service that exceeds expectations, delivering knowledge that surpasses the competition, and presenting progressive marketing and innovative technology that outperforms the industry demand. Our goals and our people have always been focused on enhancing the quality of life in this, the vibrant heart of Texas. With a deep sense of integrity and a comprehensive knowledge of real estate, we offer each of our clients and customers our total commitment to service. Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty is a leading Central and South Texas real estate firm with offices in Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country. To find out more about the Stone Oak and San Antonio area listings, call (210) 490-1200 or visit their office located at 434 North Loop 1604 W Suite 101. For more information, visit them at www. kuperrealty.com.
Churchill Coach And Senior Receive National Awards Submitted By Christi Eanes hurchill High School’s Oral Interpretation coach Brian Eanes and senior Montana Rowton were honored on June 18 at the National Speech and Debate Association’s national tournament in Dallas, Texas. Eanes has coached the competitive speech team at Churchill for the past 15 years and was awarded his third coaching diamond by the NSDA. Coaches earn a percentage of their student’s points throughout the competitive year and are eligible for a diamond award for coaching excellence with every five years of experience. Eanes also received a Bronze award from NSDA for outstanding leadership as the district NSDA chairperson, representing NEISD and surrounding school districts at the national level. Rowton, a 2015 Churchill graduate, was honored for qualifying to the national tournament each of her four years of high school. Montana joins an elite group of talented students throughout the country who have competed at NSDA Nationals for
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Brian Eanes and senior Montana Rowton were honored at the National Speech and Debate Association’s tournament.
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Father-Daughter Candidates For Fiesta Royalty Submitted By Renee Crittenden-Garcia ather-daughter duo, Kenneth and Ariana Flores are both dedicated to serving their community, advancing education, practicing good stewardship and wellness; and are demonstrating that commitment through a summer-long campaign to raise $260,000 combined for scholarship programs under the auspices of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 2. Each will be crowned Fiesta Royalty when their financial goal is reached – Ken will serve as El Rey Feo and Ariana as Reina de la Feria de las Flores. Ken is CEO of Allegiance Environmental Services, and is a candidate for El Rey Feo – “The People’s King.” Rey Feo serves during Fiesta and throughout the year of his reign as an ambassador to advance higher education and service to one’s community. This year, three prominent businessmen, including Ken, are raising money for the privilege to serve as “El Rey Feo.” The candidate raising the most money between now and October is declared next year’s Rey Feo, with the runners-up serving as a crown designate for each of the following two years. Each candidate must raise a minimum of $225,000 to qualify - and more than 85% of the money raised goes to the direct delivery of scholarships benefiting San Antonio area youth across 60 high schools. Ken is an alumnus of Mount Sacred Heart School, Tom C. Clark High School, and St. Mary’s University. He is also an active
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member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic parish, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board of directors and the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation, which supports the educational activities of the LULAC Rey Feo Scholarship Inc. program, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has raised more than $5 million for scholarships - books and tuition, awarded to more than 3,000 area students. Ariana is a recent graduate of Tom C. Clark High School and a member of National Honor Society. During high school, Ariana was a member of the Interact Club - lending her time to various service projects, Latin Club and the Varsity Volleyball team starting her sophomore year. She was named First Team Academic All State for Volleyball and as team captain, she led the Cougars to compete in the regional finals for the high school’s first time in 10 years. She will be attending St. Mary’s University in the fall on both academic and athletic scholarships. Ariana will pursue a major in biology and aspires to a career in dentistry, specializing in orthodontics. Ariana has given her time to others through service at Haven for Hope, American Red Cross, Wounded Warriors Project and Mobile Loaves and Fishes through her parish St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Ariana says she has always loved helping people and witnessing others achieve their full potential. She knows that education changes lives and hopes that through service as Reina de la Feria de las Flores she can
Ariana and Ken Flores raising scholarships dollars for chance to serve as Fiesta royalty.
encourage San Antonio youth to pursue higher education and improve their lives through the awarding of the Tom Morton Sandoval Parent/Child Scholarship. As the oldest of five siblings ranging in age from four to 18 – Ariana has always availed herself to her family and siblings. She accepts the responsibility of role model and strives to demonstrate to her siblings how to lead a life of faith, discipline and service.
She is an active young lady and says being fit and well prepares you mentally and physically to lead a longer, healthier life. As Feria Queen, she plans to inspire others to get moving, stay motivated, and enjoy a better quality of life with better health. You can support Ken Flores for Rey Feo and Ariana Flores for Reina at these events throughout the summer. Learn more about the campaign by following the Flores family on facebook at Ken Flores for Rey Feo and Ariana Flores for Feria de las Flores Queen.
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Stay for more fun after 8 pm, Wednesdays are Trivia Night. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Time: 5:30 pm – 8 pm Location: Helix 26108 Overlook Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78260 Cost: $20 Members $ 25
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