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Where Would Superman Keep His Money?

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the Fortress of Solitude). Credit unions are the smart Of course, Superman/Clark Kent is a fictional With all the excitement going around place that smart people put their money so they about the new Superman movie this summer and character; however, the ideas he represents th don’t have to spend such a big part of it on fees and Superman’s 75 anniversary, we started thinking are very real. He has been around for 75 years, high interest rates. about how Superman and credit unions have a lot changing and growing to meet the needs of in common. We also wondered if Superman (Clark Superman doesn’t charge anyone for his good planet earth. In the United States, credit unions Kent) would pick a credit union for all his banking deeds. He just shows up and saves the day. Credit have been around since 1909, changing and needs. We certainly think he would. Now we realize unions are like that in that we are “not for profit.” We growing to meet the needs of our members. that he wouldn’t need to put his money anywhere aren’t in business to make money for stockholders, Willis-Knighton Federal Credit Union is here for just for safe-guarding. He is, after all, Superman. but to provide the best rates to our members, and in you now, as a teen, and we will continue to be However, he is also smart and would want his some cases, save the day. with you as you grow into an adult. Now that’s money to work for him. He would expect fast, Superman believes in truth, justice and the American a real superhero. really fast, friendly service. He would need easy, way. He believes in helping people. Credit unions are round-the-clock access to his money. These things are easy to find at a credit union. As Clark Kent, he had a job and earned a paycheck. He would need a savings account and a checking account to help Comic Books Can Be Valuable with paying for things like rent, groceries, utilities Comic books can be fun to read, but they can also be valuable. There are only about 100 copies left and maybe even a car. He couldn’t fly everywhere, of the first comic books about Superman published in April, 1938. A copy in excellent condition sold Clark needed a car to get around. (In Superman II, in 2011 for $2.16 million. Other, less perfect copies have sold for $300,000 to $1.5 million. The second most valuable comic book was published in 1939 and introduced Batman to the world. So enjoy reading comic books, and keep them in excellent condition. You just never know. The Money Question Contest You Could Win $25! A Dozen Fun Facts About Superman Spring Contest Winner: Briana Moore 1 The “S” on his shirt is the Kryptonian symbol for 1. Read your newsletter • 2. Answer the question hope. Upside down it means "rebirth." 3. Mail the form to: Superman couldn’t fly at first, he was only able 8400 Mansfield Rd., Shreveport, LA 71118 2 to leap tall buildings or just bring it to the branch by August 2, 2013. 4. You’ll be entered in a drawing for $25 3 Superman is about 27 years old. Because his planet is 27 light years away and Superman Your Name______arrived instantly through a wormhole, we can deduce that he is in his late twenties. He is 6’4” Your Age______tall and weights 225 pounds Parents Name______4 His middle name is Joseph. Address______5 He has a Social Security number. In a 1966 issue of Action Comics, editors revealed that Clark Kent’s number was 092-09-6616. Phone Number______6 He doesn’t just fight fictional villains. In 1940, he hauled Hitler and Stalin before the League question: Name one thing Superman and credit unions have in common. of Nations. In 1946, he battled Ku Klux Klansmen in a radio serial. In 1978, he boxed ______Muhammad Ali—and lost. Extreme Teen Savings Account 7 He failed his Army physical during World War II. He inadvertently read an eye chart in the For Ages 13-17 adjoining room with his x-ray vision. Earn Dividends* Birthday Cards Quarterly Newsletter Passbook for Record Keeping 8 He was actually killed by the villain Doomsday in a 1993 comic. He was later brought back Quarterly Contest Teens ages 16-17 may be to life. Eligible for a Checking Acct. 9 He gave Batman a piece of Kryptonite to be used if Superman ever got out of control. How to Start 10 He went to college, but there is some debate as to where. He went to Kansas State for a Open a shave/savings account with a $5 minimum deposit. bit. Clark Kent graduated with a degree in Journalism from Kansas University (Lawrence). (Parent or guardian must sign as a joint owner of account *$100 minimum balance to earn 11 Superman’s hair was long through most of the 1990s. There was so much backlash from dividends. Converts to Regular Share Savings Acct at age 18) fans that it was made short again. 8400 Mansfield Rd 1507 Doctors Drive 12 D. C. Comics has made over $1 billion bucks on Superman, while his creators Joe Shuster Shreveport, LA 71108 Bossier City, LA 71111 and Jerry Seigel, were paid just $130 for the original story. D.C. Comics decided back in 318-621-0605 318-629-5622 1975 to pay them each $20,000 a year for the rest of their lives. Fax: 318-635-4719 Fax: 318-629-5623 www.wkfcu.org Summer Edition Make A Travel Size Sun-Safety Kit Sun Is Fun, But You never know what the day has in store. At the beginning of the summer, create a travel size kit with all the items you need to keep your family sun safe. Don’t leave home without it! Here are some Say No To Burn! basic, portable items to put in your kit: The temperature is heating up and you are Sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher spending more time outdoors. You need extra Lip balm with SPF 15 or higher protection. Your skin can be damaged in as little Hat with a brim or cap Super Fancy as 15 minutes. Here are a few tips to Long-sleeved shirt Sun Shades keep your skin from getting burned so the Sunglasses with UV protection Embellish Plain sunglasses with fun doesn’t have to stop for sunburn pain. sequins, seashells or confetti Put on extra sunscreen. If you are sweating Materials or swimming, you will need to reapply Craft Glue Sequins sunscreen during the day. Don’t forget seashells Colorful papers your ears, feet and behind the neck. STEPS 1.) Protect Lips and Eyes. 1. Apply craft glue to the object, then press it onto the frame. wear a lip balm with SPF protection 2. Let dry completely before striking a and reapply it during the day. move-star pose. sunglasses are fun to wear, but they also protect your eyes from the sun's uv rays. 2.) Wear sun-protective clothing. wearing a hat and a long sleeve shirt can protect your skin. Some swimsuits, hats, shirt, shorts and jackets are made with extra protection from the sun. Paper Plate Sun 3.) Find or Make Shade. Materials: it’s always a good idea to find a place Yellow construction paper acrylic yellow paint to play with shade, especially between 1 paper plate Scissors 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can make shade a glue gun Brush with a tent or large umbrella. a red marker 2 googly eyes a pencil If you do get burned, take a cool, not cold, S teps: bath or apply cool compresses to your skin; 1. Paint the paper plate yellow. apply pure aloe vera gel to any sunburned 2. Trace your hand on the yellow areas; and apply a moisturing cream to your construction paper 6 or 7 times hydrate your skin and help with the itching. 3. Cut out your hand prints 4. Apply glue to the back of each Have fun in the sun, but avoid the burn— handprint. it’s no fun at all. 5. Stick the hands to the bottom of the plate 6. Glue the eyes to the front of the plate and draw a smile.

Spring Winner – Aniya Timmons Your Name______Summer Show off your coloring skills and you could win a $25 deposit into your account. Your Age______Coloring Color the picture, then ask your parents to mail it Parents Name______to 8400 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71118 or Contest bring it by the credit union by August 2, 2013. Address______Cute Cute Cheesy (You must have a Scottie Savers Account to win.) ______Sunflower Phone Number______Ingredients 8 oz block of cheese, celery sticks, grapes Steps 1. Cut the cheese into 1/4 inch slices 2. Cut each slice in half diagonally, creating triangles 3. Lay the cheese triangles in a circle 4. Make another layer of cheese slices 5. Use the celery stick for the stem of the “flower” 6. Put grapes in the center. (*$100 minimum balance to earn dividends. Accunts are opened under child’s name and Social Security number with parent signing as joint owner. Converts to Extreme Teen Acct at age 13)