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Editorʼz Letter By Chuck McCollough, Editor
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I predict we will hear and say that name more and more as the weeks turn into months and 2014 gives way to 2015 and then we move to 2016. Part of the reason for that you will find in the pages of this month’s Schertz Magazine. Just we looked at the Residential Renaissance in Schertz South in November’s issue, the December magazine illuminates infrastructure work in the area - a significant ingredient for Southern Sector Success. The large area between FM 78 and IH-10 East and bisected by FM 1518 is taking on something of a boom town look as public sector and private sector infrastructure work picks up the pace. Multiple stories tell how the City of Schertz, Bexar County, TxDOT and CCMA (Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority) are literally laying the groundwork for an amazing transformation of Schertz South. From a new FM 1518 bridge by TxDOT, to millions of dollars in drainage improvements by Bexar County, to upgraded road and water improvements by the City, to a new treatment plant by CCMA - change is coming. Add the tens of millions of dollars in private sector infrastructure for new communities and neighborhoods and you have
a formula for quality growth that is intent on preserving and protecting the Southern Sector’s rural and rustic charm. Then read about a guy who has been part of the City’s infrastructure story for many years. Public Works Director Sam Willoughby joined the City staff in 1987 and has seen Schertz triple its population in that time. He tells how the PW Department has worked to handle and meet the demands of that growth and continue to deliver superior city services. Meet Sherrie Sharp - a one person cheer squad. She has a shirt with a motto that defines her Saving the World - One Pillow At A Time. You may run out breath trying to keep up with Sherrie who seems to have more energy than that rabbit in the battery commercial. Curl up with a comfortable pillow when you read her story - and be inspired. Homes for Pets/Schertz Humane Society President Lisa Connolly gives tips on being a Responsible Pet Owner - always a timely topic - and hopefully even more so for those looking to get a new pet in the New Year. Also look for a story on a desert setting in Schertz - a cactus business - a letter from Miss Schertz and much more in Your Hometown Magazine.
Happy Holidays.
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FEATUREZ
Southern Sector Success Bexar Spends Millions on Schertz South Desert Oasis in Schertz
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DEPARTMENTZ TALK OF THE TOWNZ Updatez Visionz / Chamber Schertz Sweetheart Responsible Pet Owners
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COLUMNZ Focuz: Sam Willoughby Profilez: Sharpʼs Pillows
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CIVIC NEWZ Updatez CALENDARZ
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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember George Antuna, Jr. Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Sr. Councilmember Sydney H. Verinder Councilmember
Executive Team John Kessel City Manager John Bierschwale Executive Director David J. Harris Executive Director Brian James Executive Director
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department David J. Harris Interim Director Linda Klepper Business Manager Chuck McCollough Editor Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director Lucille Sims Thomas Copy Editor Brittany Losey Senior Writer Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Client Affairs Specialist Mary Spence Events Coordinator Graphic Design/Art Direction Souzamaphone Marketing, LLC Contributing Writers Chuck McCollough, Lucille Sims Thomas, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Jim Webb, Stan Leland, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa, Rudy Arispe, Hillory Halbardier, Tom Lovett, Teresa H. Kelley Contributing Photographers Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Bryan Tobias, Mike Harris, Diana Webb, Ross Dye, Marc Bane, Michael Carpenter, David J. Harris, Bryan Nguyen, Joe Herczeg, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Catherine White, Elizabeth Leland, Rudy Ornelas, Christopher Matzenbacher, Samuel Rhodes, Linda Klepper, Stock Photography: fontsandphotos.com Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. The official publication of the City of Schertz promotes city, community, and business activities associated with the City. © City of Schertz, Texas The editorial office of Schertz Magazine is at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. Call (210) 619-1630. Fax (210) 619-1619. Website is schertz.com and schertzmagazine.com
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TOWNZ December Library Events Winter Reading Club Registration: Travel around Schertz Public Library (SPL) Land with us this winter, as we take you on a Winter Reading Road Trip! The Schertz Public Library has a Winter Reading Club for all ages (youth-adult) and it is an exciting way to keep entertained during the cool winter months. Registration begins December 21st at the library information desks! 2nd Annual Cocoa & Carols: Join the Schertz Public Library for an evening of merry caroling, scrumptious cocoa and delicious treats. All ages welcome. Tuesday, December 3rd 6:30pm. No Bake Cooking: Holiday Edition: We invite you to put on your apron and grab your measuring cups for an afternoon of no bake cooking. We have lots of yummy treats for you to make & recipes to try at home. Registration is underway and as space is limited. This is a family program. Saturday, December 7th 12:15pm. Yuletide Craft Extravaganza: Come to the Schertz Public Library for creative, self-directed holiday craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Saturday, December 7th 3pm. Library Quilt Bee: Join us Tuesday December 10th and Saturday December 21st from 12-3 PM for a few fun hours of quilting and socializing! This group is for beginner and advanced quilters. Pre-registration not required for this program! Pinterest Party @ the Library: Pinterest is a major trend in the social networking world, so why not come to the library for a Pinterest Party!?! Tuesday December 17th from 6-8 PM, we will have a couple different crafts that you can choose from and all supplies will be provided! Pre-Registration required for this program!
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Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Event More than 90 golfers turned out for the 3rd Annual Hal Baldwin Public Service Scholarship Golf Tournament at Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center Course in Universal City on November 1. The tournament, benefitting scholarships for Schertz high school seniors wanting to pursue a career in the public sec-
tor, first started in 2008. It is named after Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin who served as a City Council member and mayor of Schertz from 1978 until his death in April 2012. To date, more than $30,000 has been raised for scholarships and $7,000 awarded to future public service employees.
Trunk or Treat A Real Treat Once again Trunk-or-Treat raised a tricky question? Who had more fun kids or adults? The answer is - both. An estimated 500 kids in costumes and adults in costumes and uniforms had a blast at the safe Trick or Treat event. City Public Safety personnel were among those taking part in the annual Trunk-or-Treat at Pickrell Park Hallow-
een night. The event kicked off at 6:00 PM and ran through 8:00 PM. Trunk-or-Treat offers residents a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating as youngsters get candy and other goodies from the vehicle trunks (hence the name) of participating groups. Others taking part in the event included Miss Schertz and many businesses and groups. schertzmagazine.com
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DECEMBER EVENTS
Civic Center: Dec. 3 – Schertz Chamber Luncheon Dec. 7 – Vendor/Craft Fair Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Community Center: Dec. 6 – Santa’s Village (Festival of Angels) Dec. 21-22 – Alamo Pet Expo Dec. 25 – CLOSED Jazzercise – M,W,Th,F various times Zumba – M,W,Th 6:00pm
Merry Christmas from the Public Affairs & Civic Center Staff! 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg. #5
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From warm climates to the 49th state, residents show hometown pride The City of Schertz was well represented on a recent vacation to Freeport, Bahamas. Schertz Magazine residents from Left to Right are Norma Horton, Martha Cantu, Elaine Salas, Margie Garcia, Betty Jones, & Stella Maloto. (top photo) Meanwhile, former Schertz area resident Nancy Campbell shows her photo with the Schertz Magazine during a fall walk in Chesapeake Beach, MD. (middle photo) And Schertz Magazine made two trips to Alaska. Tony and Cathy Trezza of Schertz took Schertz Magazine along on a trip to the 49th state. While in Alaska the Trezzas and Schertz Magazine encountered icebergs, Native American totem poles, waterfalls and more. (bottom left photo) Jim and Dee Russell hold a copy of Schertz Magazine in Denali National Park in Alaska, which is home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. (bottom right photo)
Take Schertz Magazine on your next trip and take a photo of the magazine in front of a landmark or interesting background and send to events@schertz.com. We may just use it in the magazine.
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Groundbreaking Held For Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza The City of Schertz held a groundbreaking for the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza on Thursday, October 31. The plaza, named for late Mayor Hal Baldwin who served the City of Schertz for more than 30 years, will be located near the front of City Hall, one of a number of buildings in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway. The Plaza will include three new flag poles, a memorial
plaque, and is expected to be finished by year’s end. Among those taking part in the groundbreaking and those in attendance were members of Mayor Baldwin’s family, City, County, State and Federal officials. The family included Hal and Barbara Baldwin’s Children: Susan Baldwin Beck and her husband, Brian, Bill and Wanda Baldwin, Lynn and Kevin Cochram, Rhonda and Tim Grippe and Steven Baldwin. Mayor Baldwin’s
brother, Gary Baldwin, Council President in the Borough of Tinton Falls, N.J, and extended family were also in attendance. Schertz officials included: Mayor Michael Carpenter, City Councilmember George Antuna Jr., City Manager John Kessel, Executive Directors John Bierschwale, David J. Harris and Brian James. Other dignitaries were State Rep. John Kuempel, Gua-
dalupe County Judge Larry Jones, Guadalupe County Commissioners Jim Wolverton, Judy Cope, and Kyle Kutscher; and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Gibson. Also in attendance were: Mark Gonzales, District Director for Congressman Ruben Hinojosa; Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson and former Schertz City Manager Don Taylor.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK FOR YOU!
EVERY Monday evening and open to the Public– Schertz Chamber Toastmasters. Meeting begins at 7pm at the Comfort Inn and Suites 15771 IH 35 North, Selma, TX 78154. Contact David Smith, 210-551-7656 or Jan King 210-846-9061 for more information.
Chamber Luncheon December 3rd Schertz Civic Center @11:30am – 1pm. Topic: “Preparing for the Business Tax Season”.
Chamber Mixer – December 18th Hosted by Texas State Optical (TSO) @ 17460 IH 35 North, Suite 412, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Thanks to all who participated in our 4th Annual Golf Classic in October! Special Thanks to Naming Sponsor Caterpillar Inc. as well as all sponsors who helped us award over $12,000 to the DECA Programs at Samuel Clemens and Byron Steele High Schools!
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SAVE THE DATE! JANUARY 25, 2014 2nd Annual Health and Wholeness Fair will be held on January 25, 2014 from 11AM - 3PM. There will be free flu shots, health exams, nutrition, fitness and more! Call the Schertz Chamber or visit our website for more information. Brought to you by the City of Schertz, Schertz Chamber and presenting sponsor Pawderosa Doggie Play and Stay. Experience what the Schertz Chamber of Commerce can do for you! Unique networking opportunities, business education, local and state advocacy and more! Call us at 210-566-9000 or come by and visit us at 1730 Schertz Parkway in Schertz. Help us “Build a Better Tomorrow”.
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y name is Katie Gibbons and I am honored to have been on the Schertz Sweetheart Court for the past two years.
Last year I served as Miss Friendly City, and this year I was crowned Miss Schertz. The last two years on the Schertz Sweetheart Court have been filled with unforgettable learning experiences, fun, and excitement. I am currently a senior at Samuel Clemens High School. I am in the PALS (Peer Assisted Learning) program, serve as a senior leader for Meet in the Middle, and am the Pride and Patriotism Cabinet Head for Student Council, which I have been active in for the past three years. I have also been on the Clemens track team and cheer squad. Academics are very important to me as I am in the top 10 percent of my class and a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, some of my hobbies include running, photography, and playing piano. I also love animals and have enjoyed volunteering at our local shelter. Volunteer service is very important to me. Some of my volunteer activities include volunteering at Roy Maas Alternative Center, Feed My Starving Children, and working with special needs children and teens. After graduating, I plan to attend Texas A&M University and major in Special Education. Being part of the Schertz Sweetheart Court has allowed me many volunteer opportunities and has given me the privilege to be a role model to young children in my community. I will never forget the wonderful memories I have made on the court and the opportunities I have been given. I love my city and am proud to call Schertz home. schertzmagazine.com
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Pawderosa Ranch Settling in
Being A Responsible Pet Owner
Just want to give a shout out to Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play & Stay as they get settled into their new location at 7 Commercial Place, just off FM 1418.
By Lisa Connolly, President Homes for Pets/Schertz Humane Society
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aving worked in animal rescue most of my adult life, and as the owner of my own pet-sitting business for the past eight years, you see a lot of irresponsible pet owners. It just makes the responsible ones all that more wonderful! Considering where we live -- so close to San Antonio (sadly one of the stray capitals in the country) -- the number one action of a responsible pet owner is to spay and neuter your pets. Don’t wait for that first litter! Get it done before that happens! They will be healthier, happier, there won’t be more babies in need of a home, and you have done your part in curbing this awful pet overpopulation! This is not to say there are not some responsible breeders out there, who do the right things. Those people are fine. It is the mass of “backyard” breeders who keep multiple mothers pregnant for profit, that just adds to the problem.
Another point -- pick up after your pet! If you walk your dog, and don’t do so, you know who you are. We’ve all seen the whistling person looking the other way, while their dog does his business on someone else’s lawn. Do the right thing and pick up your dog’s leavings. It is more hygienic, the neighbors will like you and your pet better, and you don’t risk getting fined if you are caught and turned in. I always offer bags to pet owners when I see this. Some appreciate it, others not so much! Before you get an animal of any sort, please look into what is involved in their care. Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens for Christmas, ducklings and bunnies for Easter, hamsters, mice, lizards, birds, snakes as a pet for a child... so often we see the return part of that, or find that the pet has already died from people not knowing what to do. They are all cute at first, but some of these animals have a lifespan of 18-20 years, while some parrots can live 75 years! The newness wears off quickly. Lizards are left in a small tank and
The pet care business moved to the new location a few months agoafter having been in a different location in Schertz for four years.
Honoring Those Who Serve
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he 2013-14 Sweetheart Court helped honor Veterans during the 43rd Annual Universal City Veteran’s Day Parade Saturday, November 2, 2013. The Court, Miss Schertz, Katie Gibbons; Miss Jubilee, Sydney Fischer and Miss Friendly City, Ariel Villarreal, were among the more than 40 entries paying tribute to veterans of all the United States wars.
ignored, parrots banished to the garage, dogs and cats are left outside. What does this teach our children? It is all so sad to witness and just wrong. These are living creatures with needs and feelings. Be sure that you are ready to give them a safe, warm,
loving indoor environment where they can live as part of the family. That is all our furry and feathered friends really need, and want. With proper care and attention, in whatever way they are capable, they are guaranteed to love you right back!
For more information go to www.homesforpets.org.
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Pictured is a new, large drainage tunnel south of Schaefer Road.
Infrastructure Essential to Southern Sector Success By Chuck McCollough
Imagine: Schertz’ Southern Sector in 2024. Schertz residents working in and around downtown San Antonio and elsewhere head home on IH-10 East and take the FM 1518 exit toward their neighborhoods. As the residents, in this futuristic look, turn on to the newly expanded four-lane FM 1518 and get their minds in relaxation mode, they are greeted by what will become familiar landmarks. First the drivers see a towering, 1-million gallon water tower with “SCHERTZ” written in giant letters, and, nearby, a 3-million gallon ground water tank. Imagine also a few miles away the motorists see a large Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority wastewater treatment plant (with CCMA on the side) producing recycled water to keep Southern Schertz green. In this 10-year ahead vision, commuters pass a Schertz municipal building housing Public Safety - police, fire rescue and EMS - and Public Works staff and equipment, and, visible as well, are the new Schertz High School and its football stadium. Middle schools and elementary campuses also dot the drive home. Among the Year 2024 commuters turning into the collection of upper-end subdivisions - like The Crossvine, Schertz Forest, Willow Grove and Rhine Valley - are gray-haired residents who smile and appreciate that the area kept its rural charm.
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his scenario - or something similar - depends on millions of dollars in public sector and private sector infrastructure to not only handle the expected growth but to help build the region’s premium reputation.
A Clean Slate
One difference for the Southern Sector is this - much of the new public and private sector infrastructure will be done about the same time as the new development. It is similar to moving into a new house with new appliances and new furniture and having a new car to boot. cont’d on page 22 schertzmagazine.com
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FEATUREZ Infrastructure Essential to Southern Sector Success cont’d from page 21
Everything works good and should for a long time. Schertz Public Works Director Sam Willoughby is one of the city’s front line players as infrastructure - roads, water lines, wastewater lines, bridges, drainage etc. increases south of FM 78. Since water and wastewater are two essential services that precede most development - the area’s rural setting is a plus. “One thing that makes our plans (for water and wastewater service expansion in Southern Schertz) so viable is that there’s very little development here - it is open frontier - pre-planning at its best,” he said. Building infrastructure in a mostly undeveloped area is inherently easier because it doesn’t require dealing with existing development. For instance, construction of the State Highway 130 (toll road extension) from north of Austin to Seguin was accomplished rather quickly because it runs through mostly farm and ranch land.
The Essentials
Expansion of water service from the Schertz-SeguinLocal Government Corp. (SSLGC) and wastewater from Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) are
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in the works as part of a citywide effort, especially in the Southern Sector. Willoughby said the City of Schertz is looking for expansion of water and wastewater service to Southern Schertz to be complete around 2016. That is crucial because between 3,000 and 4,000 houses are expected to built in the area in the next five to eight years. (See stories on new residential development in the November 2013 Schertz Magazine or at schertzmagazine.com)
Wastewater Treatment Service
Schertz, Cibolo and CCMA are partnering to bring the new wastewater treatment plant to handle growth south of FM 78 for both cities. And most of that growth is predicted to be in the Southern Sector. The CCMA plant’s Phase 1 capacity will be 500,000 gallons per day. Phase 2 capacity will be 1 million gallons treated per day and the ability to serve 4,000 connections - with expansion capability to 40,000 connec-
tions. Schertz and Cibolo are using bond funds to build the plant to serve both cities south of FM 78. Additional capacity will come in additional phases. The plant’s exact location has not be determined.
Better Roads
More people moving to Southern Schertz means more vehicles and the need for the best roads possible. To that end, the City of Schertz is working on improving two major roads in the area - Ware-Seguin Road
TxDOT has a proposal to widen FM 1518 to fourlanes but has no time frame. Future growth in the area will help strengthen the case to do the job sooner rather than later.
Willoughby said the city and a developer were talking to TxDOT about a new bridge back in the 2006-2007 period. “We visited with TxDOT and told them the bridge was underwater every time we had a strong rain and the road was closed. A developer paid for the construction plan and an environmental study so the project would be shovel ready when funds became available.”
Water Service
The City of Schertz is moving forward with its plans for the elevated 1-million gallon water tank and the 3-million ground tank. Engineering and design of the elevated tank has been approved and a search is underway for a suitable location between FM 78 and IH-10 along the FM 1518 corridor.
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Schaefer Road - also in the Southern Schertz - was recently upgraded by Bexar County as part of a $6 million drainage project. Part of Schaefer Road east of FM 1518 was resurfaced and widened from 23 feet to 28 feet with curb, gutter and a sidewalk on one side.
In the meantime, TxDOT recently completed a $1.27 million project on FM 1518 by building a new bridge over Woman Hollering Creek.
“Think of IH-10 East as IH-35 North - with all the commercial and industrial customers needing reliable water and wastewater service - and that’s in addition to residential use,” Willoughby emphasized.
Willoughby said the elevated tank will become a Southern Sector icon and be operational in the next one to two years.
and Lower Seguin Road. Both roads will be widened and get new surfaces and improved drainage.
Private Sector Role Bexar County spent millions of drainage improvements in Schertz South.
It is rare that such a large rural area - like that between FM 78 and IH-10 - gets so
much development attention at the same time. And for that development to happen, the private sector has to make sizeable infrastructure investment. A drive down FM 1518 these days offers the opportunity to see completed parts of some subdivisions and the initial stages of others. In one subdivision a visitor would see completed streets and houses with water and electrical service. In another subdivision the visitor would see trenches being dug to bring water and electrical service and graded areas that will be turned into streets. Typically, the private sector infrastructure becomes public sector after a period of time. In Schertz, new subdivision streets must be built to city code and can become City streets after one year if streets are still in good shape. That same criteria is used with developerinstalled water lines and wastewater lines in the private sector. The tens of millions in infrastructure pouring into the Southern Sector are literally laying the groundwork for an area that many predict will become a template for quality development and private-public cooperation statewide and beyond.
Public Works Director Sam Willoughby (left) and Executive Director Operations John Bierschwale are involved in the Schertz South infrastructure work.
Millions Invested to Build Schertz South Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority is planning a $7 million wastewater treatment. Phase 1 capacity of 500,000 gallons per day and Phase 2 capacity of 1 million gallons treated per day and ability to serve 4,000 connections - with expansion capability to 40,000 connections. Schertz and Cibolo using bond funds to build the plant to serve both cities south of FM 78.
Hollering Creek. Previously, the bridge closed for flooding often after strong rain. Near Southern Schertz - TxDOT (with federal stimulus funds - project completed) $27.6 million expansion of Loop 1604 to four lanes between Lower Seguin Road to IH-10 -- a route also taken by many Southern Schertz residents.
Bexar County - (completed) $6 million Schaefer Road project including major drainage improvements, street improvements and curbs. Since 2003 Bexar County projects total $7.6 million in Southern Schertz.
City of Schertz - $5 million - (completed and pending projects) includes road reconstruction on Ware Seguin Road and Lower Seguin Road and water line improvement or relocation on Schaefer Road and FM 1518.
TxDOT - (completed) $1.27 million new bridge on FM 78 over Woman
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FEATUREZ Bexar Spends Millions on Schertz South By Chuck McCollough
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exar County Pct. 4 Commissioner Tommy Adkisson said the county has spent nearly $8 million on infrastructure in the Southern Sector of Schertz in the past decade. And the lion’s share of that - $6 million - has been spent recently on one giant project. Bexar County is one of a group of public entities spending millions of dollars for infrastructure in what has been a sparsely populated area that is about to experience a growth boom. Millions more in infracture spending by the private sector is also in the works to make the Southern Sector ready for what many planners hope is quality growth projects like mixedused, master planned communities. Bexar County has a role in that transformation and Adkisson has been a player for some time. In fact, he got an early lesson about infrastructure needs in Southern Schertz. Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson (right) and Project Construction Manager Chris Trevino use a map showing the area of the Schafer Road Project.
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tion manager for the Bexar County Flood Control CIP (Construction Improvement Projects).
cont’d on page 25 “It was my baptism by flood,” the commissioner said recently in his office in downtown San Antonio. “We had to help people pick up the pieces of their lives in the aftermath of that flood that made mobile homes float down Cibolo Creek.” Following the flood of 1998, Bexar County was involved in a government buyout of homes in the flooded Lakewood Acres subdivision near where Schaefer Road crosses Cibolo Creek and in helping relocate those families. That same area later became the 190-acre Crescent Bend Nature Park maintained and operated by the City of Schertz in partnership with Bexar County. Incredibly, four years later another historic rain storm hit the same area. The lowwater crossing at Schaefer Road and Cibolo Creek was destroyed in the flood of 2002 and eventually replaced in a $363,000 project that included money from Bexar County with some reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A decade later Bexar County once again is making an investment -- a large investment -- in the Schaefer Road/Cibolo Creek area.
“In the Schaefer Road area there has been a patchwork of efforts by residents to address the problems in that location -- in an unincorporated, extraterritorial jurisdiction part of Schertz. Bexar County wanted to help make sense of those effort and do things right and in a professional manner,” Adkisson said. “That is what we have been doing,” he said looking down at a map showing a $6 million drainage improvement Bexar County just finished in the Schaeffer Road area east of FM 1518 between FM 78 and IH-10 East. The Schaefer Road Drainage project has a number of benefits said Chris Trevino, project construc-
“The benefits include alleviating flooding along the road and adjacent properties and areas, improving the safety of drivers and first responders in minor and major storm events and construction of new streets and waterlines. The project included: • 3,000 linear feet of Schaefer Road widened from 23 feet to 28 feet. •
Curb, gutter and a sidewalk on the north side of the road.
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Replacing 3,000 linear feet of 6-inch water main with a 12-inch water main (to better serve the increased demand for water now and in the future).
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A number of large concrete box culverts and two earthen drainage areas to redirect water away from residences.
In addition to the recent Schaefer Road drainage project, the 2003 replacement bridge over Cibolo Creek and upgrades to Crescent Bend Nature Park, Bexar County partnered with the City of Schertz to improve water service to the Hillbrook Community in Southern Schertz near Randolph AFB. Bexar County’s infrastructure investment in the Schertz Southern Sector is around $7.6 million since 2003, Adkisson said. The longtime commissioner said Bexar County will continue to work with other public sector and private sector partners in the development of the Schertz Southern Sector and IH-10 East Corridor. In fact, Adkisson made a prediction. He envisions a San Antonioto-Houston commuter rail in the future. “There is an effort to get a San Antonio-toAustin commuter line - The Lone Star Rail along IH-35. “And, I foresee a commuter rail along IH-10 East in 1520 years. It could be called the Gulf Coast Rail and it would run through Southern Schertz,” he said.
FEATUREZ Desert Oasis in Schertz By Jim Webb Photos By Diana Webb
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hen driving along Schertz Parkway toward FM 78, just before you cross the railroad tracks, you may have noticed a lush desert landscaping display on your left. Then you might have found yourself wondering, as we did, what such a display was doing here on the cusp of the Texas Hill Country. It turns out that location, 200 Schertz Parkway, is the site of Paul’s Desert, a company dealing in cacti and succulents from around the world. It also carries a variety of other items such as native American art; jewelry and craft; rocks and crystals; and petrified wood. The Paul in the firm’s name refers to its owner, Paul Kibler. Paul grew up in the Cincinnati area, but graduated from high school in Nixon, Texas. In fact, he and his wife, Lisa, met while attending high school in Nixon. Paul’s first business vocation, and one the family is still involved in, was air conditioning and heating repair. His wife operates an appliance parts and repair business. All three businesses, and the Kibler’s residence, are collocated at the site on Schertz Parkway. Paul’s interest in cacti began years ago and he started collecting plants for his own pleasure. In 1990 he joined the San Antonio cactus club, wanting to
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expand his knowledge of the plants. His first sale of cacti was at a San Antonio cactus club sales event. In the next couple of years he made additional sales at the San Antonio and Austin clubs’ annual shows. Then, some people who became aware of him and his plants, came to his home seeking to make purchases. In the ensuing two decades, the number of customers grew and, in response to this business growth, he expanded both his inventory and his growing facilities. Today, when you visit the nursery, you encounter greenhouses brimming with plants and outdoor areas with additional plants in various stages of growth.
Paul obtains most of his plants from wholesalers in Arizona and Southern California. He and Lisa make annual trips to these dealers and load their trailer with the purchased items. Many of these plants are sold soon after he puts them on display. Others he plants or re-pots in his nursery for later sale. Most of his plants are cold hardy but, when the temperatures approach freezing, he is able to heat the greenhouses. During the warm weather and if there is not sufficient rainfall, he waters the plants about every five days. The 1998 floods in the San Antonio area wiped out Paul’s inventory and growing facilities. Following that event, he designed and built the in-ground beds in the front of his property that now yield such a visual delight to visitors and passersby alike. About 10 years ago, Paul established a website for the business, www. paulsdesert.com Visitors to the website can see samples of his inventory, learn about
new arrivals, and ask questions of Paul. Recently, he has added a presence on Facebook at www.facebook. com/paulsdesert. Paul has customers from several different states as well as Canada and Mexico. All sales, however, occur in-person at the nursery. Customers either take their purchases with them or mail them home themselves. I asked if he had a large base of repeat customers, developed over the past 20 years. He explained that most of his customers were onetime buyers, because they purchased items for landscaping their yards and were not likely to require additional or replacement plants for a long time.
in Albuquerque and Gallup, N.M., and fell in love with the quality, craftsmanship and beauty of the jewelry, pottery, paintings, etc. Also, they visited a gem/mineral
show in Tucson and were similarly impacted by the variety and beauty of the rocks and stones. They purchased some of the products and created a display in the cont’d on page 30
About 10 years ago, Paul and Lisa visited native American arts/craft shows
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office area to offer these items for sale to interested customers. Each year they bring new items to their inventory of these products. Potential customers can view samples of these items on Paul’s website. Paul has no formal training in horticulture. His knowledge comes from years of self-study and from his passion for his job. He reads extensively, and attends cactus club meetings, where he shares his expertise and obtains new information about cacti. One of the challenging things he has had to learn is the proper botanical names for each plant. He explained that, when dealing with wholesalers and to ensure you receive exactly the plant you ordered, you must provide the item’s botanical name. The list of known
cacti is not a static one. Paul says new plant species are discovered each year, and there are new official names to be added to his database. Paul also explained that scientific advances are changing how some species are grown. For example, there are agave plants now being grown from tissue cultures as opposed to from seed. Paul Kibler is a successful entrepreneur not only because his business is thriving, but also because his job is his hobby. When I asked him if he ever gets to take vacations since the plant business is a seven day a week responsibility, he replied that, for him, every day is a vacation because he spends it doing what he loves.
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Willoughby and Public Works Keep City Rolling By Chuck McCollough
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am Willoughby’s path to Schertz included Aggies, oil wells and fishing buddies.
The City of Schertz Public Works Director had very different career plans before he took a job on a City water crew 26 ago years in May. “I graduated from Texas A&M in 1979 with a degree in animal science (then call animal husbandry) with an eye on becoming a veterinarian. But there was a waiting list to get into the A&M Vet school at that time and I needed to make some money,” he said. Willoughby went live with his brother who was attending technical school in the San Antonio area. They later moved to Schertz and Willoughby took a job in the oil industry in South Texas. “I worked 7 days on and 7 days off in the oil patch and moved up quickly. Within nine
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months I was a driller. After about five or six years things slowed down and we had to work an oil rig with fewer people and that made it more dangerous.” At that time Willoughby enjoyed fishing with a group that included his brother and the brother in-law of a City of Schertz foreman. “I heard about a job opening in the water department and applied and was hired as an entry level serviceman in May 1987,” he said. The job included reading meters,
repairing water lines, and work on City sewer lines and backing up what was then the Schertz Voluntary Fire Department. In those days one City department handled water and wastewater (sewer) issues while another department was responsible for streets, parks and animal control. Eventually, all those City functions were pulled together into one department and renamed Public Works. Parks and Animal Control
were later move out of Public Works. Willoughby said that made a lot of sense. “The change was much more efficient for everyone. Previously when the water department had to do a repair job along a street it had to contact the street department and wait on them of have an open date. Having all operations under one roof means coordinating all the activity and better service,” he said. And more efficiency was cru-
cial as the City moved into the 1990s and the tremendous growth that followed. “Around 1993 Public Works Director John Bierschwale promoted me to assistant Public Works Director,” Willoughby said. Bierschwale is now the City Executive Director of Operation s. As assistant Public Works Director, Willoughby was at the forefront of continued change in the way the City maintained and enhanced its infrastructure and basic City services. cont’d on page 36
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Willoughby And Public Works Keep City Rolling cont’d from page 35
Sharp Saving the World
’em a pillow and it brought the biggest smile to these people. And people started wanting pillows and I was like oh my God — I can’t take money for these pillows.”
One Pillow At A Time
But making the pillows was expensive so she started doing fundraisers to offset the costs. This was the humble beginning of a ministry Sharp now calls Helping Hands Hand Stitched from the Heart. She and her husband are working on the documentation needed to turn the ministry into a real not-for-profit organization. Sharp makes it clear that her husband, though mostly remaining behind the scenes, is a very important part of her being able to successfully chase after her passion.
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herrie Sharp knows what she is supposed to be doing with her life. Spend just five minutes in her presence and her passion for helping others will take your breath away. This enthusiastic volunteer leads the way when it comes to getting thing done that will benefit those in need.
“The changes in the Public Works Department were speeded up by the City’s growth - residential, commercial and industrial,” he said. All that growth put increasing demand on City services - especially Public Works - and required innovation and creativity from City staff. “The City realized more and more the importance and benefit of staff training. That was really helpful in Public Works where cross-training was crucial. If we were short handed in one area we could pull from another area,” said Willoughby who was named
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Public Works Director in 2003. “When I started here in 1987 the population was about 10,000,” Willoughby said. “Now it is three times that and there are more roads, more water lines, more drainage area, more sidewalks, more of everything.” Willoughby said he prefers to be out of the office as much as possible - checking on the myriad of things Public Works is doing. “I don’t have the same job everyday. There is always some new and different going on in our department
… mostly in response to the pace of growth in our City. Just last January a two-man repair team that was part of the Facilities Maintenance department moved to Public Works. When the Public Works Director is not thinking about his department (he admitted that does happen) Willoughby likes to go for walks with his wife, Reesa, and spend time with his children and grandkids. He also likes to learn new things usually by reading a book of exploring the vast Internet.
The Air Force veteran, wife of a 24-year Air Force veteran and mother of two, sacrifices her time, energy and money to put a smile on the faces of others with her comfort pillows. The pillows are her latest way of trying to ease the pain of people in hospitals or those diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. “This is my heart — this is what I do for a living. I don’t have a real paid job. I volunteer throughout the commu-
nity, and I do a lot in Schertz and I do a lot in the surrounding community and at Randolph,” Sharp said. Sharp met husband Noel while both were in the Air Force and after settling down to raise a family she started volunteering at a
hospital in Elkhorn, Wis. As the patient advocate, Sharp started to give pillow and blankets to patients as a way to brighten their day while doing surveys as part of her volunteer duties. “I would take a basket of pillows in and I would give
“I could not do what I do without this man (her husband), Sharp said as tears welled up in her eyes. “He’s given me thousands. Every time I get a birthday gift money- it goes right back into the ministry. He is my soul mate — he supports me in my endeavors.” The Sharp family moved to Schertz about eight cont’d on page 38
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Sharp Saving the World cont’d from page 37 years ago courtesy of the Air Force and decided to make the town their home after Noel retired from the military. Right after arriving here, Sharp started looking for volunteer opportunities and ways to put her fundraising skills to good use. She joined the Randolph Enlisted Spouses Club and soon became assistant treasurer; volunteered at the Randolph Air Force Base Thrift Shop; helped at Silver Tree and Autumn Winds nursing homes and also offered her time and energy to Grasp Thrift Shop in Universal City. She’s also assisted with fund-raisers for the local Lion’s Club.
“I get emotional because old people and the young people are what I really focus on,” she said. In 2009, Sharp received the Air Force Certificate of Volunteer Excellence. Recipients of this award are selected annually by base commanders and are civilians who have demon-
“Everywhere we’ve ever lived, I just stay busy,” Sharp said. Five years ago she became involved with a nonprofit agency called A World For Children. According to its website, A World For Children is a nonprofit agency that contracts with and is licensed by the state of Texas to provide foster and fosterto-adopt services for abused and neglected children across the state. Sharp has used her expertise to raise money and solicit donations for the agency, which she said is near and dear to her heart.
Sharp and husband Noel strated “exceptionally meritorious volunteer service to the United States Air Force community.” While she and her family were in Elkhorn, Sharp honed her fund-raising skills by bringing the entire town together to send aid to a number of large scale disaster areas including the tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia in 2004. She’s also led efforts to assist victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks and those
impacted by Hurricane Katrina. She’s learned how to get everyone from local businesses to high school students involved in her efforts. Sharp was recently able to corral the community of Schertz together to send aid to the victims of the Oklahoma City tornadoes that happened earlier this year. She organized a huge community garage sale, got free use of the civic center, had her husband put together flyers and pounded the pavement until the City of Schertz was able to send a check for $3,200 to the American Red Cross to help the tornado victims. Although she lost the support of one of her biggest supporters with the recent death of her mother-in-law, Sharp still gets the whole family involved when she can. Sharp was born in Scotland to a father who was in the Air Force and a mother who was a native of that country. She has spent half of her life in Scotland and half in the U.S. Her daughter Cartney, a junior at Clemens High School, also makes pillows and sometimes goes to nursing homes with her mother. “It’s a family thing. I want her to be a good person and
touch lives. Sometimes she writes stuff about me and I realize she’s paying attention to what I’m doing,” Sharp said. Son Rikki, 26, recently moved to Washington, D.C. He also has donated money and let his mother know he is proud of what she does. And since retiring from the military, her husband works in IT and also sets up websites to assist her fundraising efforts. Sharp admits it can get hectic sometimes as she strives to do as much volunteer work as possible. “It’s very stressful. You know who’s got cancer — you know whose kid’s been diagnosed with something. I can’t tell you how many pillows I’ve made for generals and colonels and people at the base because they’ve been diagnosed with something. I’ve sent pillows all the way to Scotland.” Her best guess is that she has made over 3,500 pillows and she is still going strong. “To me, if you put a smile on someone’s face — that’s more rewarding than money or rank or prestige in a job. I live to bring a smile and to try to make the world a better place.”
Schertz PD Holiday Safety Tips
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Are you planning to be out of town for the holiday season? Here are suggestions for you from the Schertz Police Department to ensure you return to your home without any undue surprises! 1. Ask a Friend to Help
A way to gain peace of mind while traveling is to ask a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on your house while you’re away. He or she should also have your contact information and a copy of your itinerary in case of emergencies. Do you have more than one person visiting your house while you’re away? If so, tell them about each other.
2. Donʼt Tip Off Criminals on the Web
In a world where it seems everyone is using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, it’s important to stop and think: Who exactly is reading this stuff ? The anonymity of the Internet can encourage us to share personal information without fully realizing that there may be hundreds of complete strangers receiving our daily updates. You should think twice about posting your detailed vacation plans on Twitter or Facebook -- especially if that information is visible to Internet users other than your friends and family (and it probably is). Be careful what you say on your answering machine or voice mail too. Callers don’t need to know that you’re not home -- they just need to know that you can’t come to the phone right now.
3. Curtains Closed -or Open?
Before you leave for vacation, you may decide to close your curtains to prevent people from peering inside your home to see whether you’re there. However, closed curtains also stop those who aim to help -- the police, your neighbors or friends -- from seeing inside your house. So what’s your best bet? Leave your curtains exactly as you usually keep them when you’re home, since noticeable changes could hint that you’re not around. Move expensive items, like jewelry or cash, out of plain sight if they’re visible from the window.
4. The Lights Are on But No Oneʼs Home
Don’t leave your lights on at home throughout your entire vacation in an effort to make it look like someone is in the house. House lights blazing throughout the night might look a bit
odd, no? Instead, purchase a light switch timer that can turn your lights on and off automatically according to a programmed schedule. Criminals keeping an eye on your house will notice lights flipping on and off, and will probably assume someone is doing the flipping.
5. Stop Your Mail
Either place a “stop” order on mail and newspapers, or arrange to have a friend or neighbor pick up your mail while you’re away. Otherwise, a week’s worth of letters piled on your front step could signal to criminals that this particular homeowner is out of town. It’s easy to put your mail on hold, just go to the United States Postal Service Web site and you can place a “stop” order in a matter of minutes.
6. Remove Your Spare Key
So reach under the mat, into the mailbox, above the door frame or into the flower pot and remove your spare key before you leave on your vacation.
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Sewer Averaging Will Affect Residents始 2013-2014 Bills
Veterans Memorial Plaza Gets Marble Plaques & Benches Crews from the City of Schertz Public Works Department and from GVEC recently moved marble benches and five U.S. Military plaques into place at the Schertz Veterans Memorial Plaza on Schertz Parkway. The benches were set atop an inner star-shaped structure and the plaques - representing the military branches - were placed at the points of a larger, perimeter star-shape structure. The plaza is expected to be completed by next summer.
Sewer averaging for the winter months began on October 24, 2013, and continues through March 6, 2014, for cycle billing. Meter readings taken over this period determine your sewer average for the next billing year, which begins April 1. The readings will be averaged, and the average will be multiplied by $2.98 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with averages greater than 12,001 gallons, the average will be multiplied by $3.83. That total will be added to the base rate of $5.06 for residential use. The resulting average will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months. For more information, visit Schertz.com or call (210) 6191100.
Supervisor Honored for Helping Deliver Baby over the phone
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, is a day Schertz Police Department Emergency Services Communications Supervisor Christine Cosentino will not soon forget. She calmed down an excited 911 caller and then cooly led the person step by step in the in the delivery of a baby boy. The baby, Isaiah Edwards, his mother Cassandra Edwards, grandfather Matt Long, and Aunt Tracy Anderson attended a City Council
meeting where Cosentino was honored by Schertz Police Chief Michael Hansen with an Exemplary Service Award. EMS Director Dudley Wait said it is a tradition when individuals deliver a child that they are presented with a certificate and stork pin. Wait presented Cosentino, Matt Long, and Tracy Anderson with a certificate and stork pin.
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Schertz Named One of the Safest Cities in Texas
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chertz has been named one of the safest cities in Texas by Safewise, a home security company.
Safewise rated Schertz No. 28 on a list of 50 Safest Cities in Texas. The company said: “We’ve paired data from the most recent FBI Crime in the U.S. Report with our own thorough research to create a comprehensive list of the top 50 safest cities in Texas, with 20,000 residents or more, as of 2011. “If you’re considering a move to the Lone Star state, you’ll find the important FBI statistics and insightful community overviews provided in this report incredibly helpful,” Safewise said. And the security company had this to say about Schertz: Foresight, innovation and its location within the desirable San Antonio metropolitan area make Schertz a popular place to move to. The community is also decidedly family oriented and safe. The FBI’s Crime Report shows authorities were made aware 70 burglaries in 2011, and no murders or arsons. Business owners relocating to Schertz will be glad to know that it has the region’s highest proportion of military veterans, and a highly educated workforce (more than 30 percent of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher). A
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dozen colleges and universities surround the fast growing city, so there’s lots of opportunity for continuing education. Schertz cost of living is below the national average and low property tax rates make homeownership refreshingly affordable. Kerrville was the only other San Antonio area city on the list. It was rated No. 42. Mayor Michael Carpenter remarked “It is very satisfying to be ranked amongst the safest cities in Texas.” “We did not achieve this by accident, nor did we develop this over the last few weeks - our Police Department, as well as our Marshal Service, Fire Department, EMS, the Schertz Citizen’s Patrol and the many neighborhood watch programs throughout the city made this happen, together, over time,” he continued. “In the last year we have added hundreds of jobs, added a multitude of city services and lowered the city tax rate - doing those critical things while maintaining an environment that is safe for our families, in a nutshell, what defines a premier city. That’s who we believe we are, and who we continue to aspire to be, here in Schertz.” City Manager John Kessel said “Our Police Department and our Marshal’s Department deserve to be recognized for their consistent, dedicated service to the citizens of Schertz. I couldn’t be
more proud of the both departments for achieving this ranking.” Schertz Police Chief Michael Hansen reinforced the Mayor’s statement by saying, “For the City of Schertz to be recognized as one of the safest cities in Texas is a great honor and a testament to the partnership that is in place between the Community, the City and the Police Department.” He went on to explain, “Crime prevention is only effective when approached from the perspective of this partnership. The Police alone cannot stop crime. The City alone cannot create a safe setting. The Community, working in cooperation and partnership with the City and the Police is what creates the safe environment. We all must continue these efforts without reduction, without lessening of our labors to maintain a unified vigilance.” The Marshal’s Department works with the Police Department, Council, Courts and other departments to create a safer and more attractive environment for everyone who lives or visits our City. We are proud of our employees and citizens for helping us to be recognized as one of the safest cities in Texas. The Marshal’s Department works closely with residents, businesses, homeowner’s associations and neighboring law enforcement agencies to assure a great quality of life in Schertz,” Schertz Marshal Beverly Todd said
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#info CITY CALENDARZ December 2013 Tuesday, 3
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