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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Sr. Councilmember Matthew Duke Councilmember
By Chuck McCollough, Editor
Executive Team John Kessel City Manager John Bierschwale Deputy City Manager Brian James Executive Director Bob Cantu Chief of Staff
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In addition to America’s birthday, my brother and my youngest kid have birthdays in July. And it will be a big month for readers of Schertz Magazine -- we hope -- because the publication is booming with stories and photos (had to use one firecracker pun). Come with us as we take you high up on the 75-footladder of the new Quint 1 fire truck in a story about the newest Public Safety tool in the city’s growing tool box.
The multifunctional member of the Schertz Fire Rescue fleet is already making its presence felt and making Schertz area residents feel safer with this bad boy around to protect them. The story also tells how the fire department has grown and improved over 58 years as part of a regional team second to none. Next, clap your hands in appreciation for the best Clemens baseball season yet. Led by Head Coach Russell Doege and Assistant Coach Eric Zimmermann, the Buffs advanced to the Class 4A Regional Finals, further than any baseball team in Clemens’ 46-year history.
PAGE 26 Inside... Locals were getting hoarse cheering for the Buffs and the Spurs (in that order of course) at the same time and had to whisper their glee for a while. Read and enjoy. Ever notice all the construction and growth in Schertz? Hard to miss, right? The City of Schertz Engineering Department doesn’t miss any of it and plays a vital a role in making sure the construction and growth are done right. Read about how, under the leadership of City Engineer Kathy Woodlee, a veteran professional engineer, the department’s staff is growing and working in tandem with other depart-
ments to keep the city’s “Smart Growth” strategy on course. Also look for other tales including a local woman, 100 years young, who has witnessed a century of change and growth in our area. And read about a special program to teach disabled veterans how to play golf and use the sport as a way to help with their reintegration into civilian life. All that and more in the July Schertz Magazine your source for local news.
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Schertz Fire Rescue personnel pose between and on the fire department’s two giant ladder trucks. One is the $830,000 Quint 1 firetruck, new to the SFR fleet as of February this year.
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Community Supports Clemens Project Graduation 2014
In top photo to left, Sue Eberhardt ( far left) with Clemens High School Project Graduation 2014 presents a plaque of appreciation to Melissa Salinas with the Walmart store in Schertz which donated $2,500 to the June 7 event that provides a safe, stay inside overnight event for graduating seniors. In the second photo Andria Martinez - president of The Buffalo Valley Lions Club presents a $500 donation to Sue Eberhardt. There were several special contributors to Project Graduation who gave $500 or more which included Taco Cabana, Schertz Animal Hospital, The Eberhardt Family, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Schertz Bank & Trust, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, Kids Dental, Jim’s Family Restaurant, CW Properties, Broadway Bank, Schertz Chamber of Commerce and Oasis Family Dental Some other area businesses who also donated were: Dr. Mark Penshorn, Spencer Properties, Furniture King, Cibolo Valley VFW, Smart Moves Realty, Polly Pets and Crosspoint Fellowship Church. The Selma Police Bar B Q Team cooked hamburgers and sausage for the event giving it the final touch. schertzmagazine.com
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The 2nd Annual Schertz Area Senior Center Gala
A Moment In Time Event Planning presents
Fundraiser Benefiting the Senior Meal Program
Casino, Cocktails & Dancing Roaring Twenties Style!
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Attire: Come dressed to the Nines or dolled up in your favorite cocktail attire!
Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em, Slot Machines, Black Jack
Big Band Dance Music featuring
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National Geographic Film Series
This program is designed for seniors who have tablets and mobile devices. We will discuss apps that will assist you with gaming, social networking, education, finance, health, and much more. Join us Tuesday July 15th at 12:30pm. Pre-registration required.
This summer is all about science at the library! Two Fridays in July, the 11th at 3pm & the 18th at 2pm we will be showing the National Geographic films titled Inside the Living Body and Alien Deep. Pre-registration not required! For specific details, please check the online library calendar at schertzlibrary.org/ calendar
Watch two TED (technology, entertainment, design) Talks related to Science. The TED Talk lunch & learns will be held July 22nd & 29th @12pm. Pre-registration not required. To learn more about TED Talks, please visitted.com For specific information about the TED talks being shown, please visit the library online calendar schertzlibrary.org/calendar
Chemistry Roadshow Texas A&M University presents the Chemistry Roadshow. The goals of this chemistry program are twofold: the chemists will attempt to educate and entertain. Be prepared for a “program full of fire, smoke, and things that ooze.” This program is free and open to the public. Join us Friday July 11th at 1pm at the Schertz Community Center.
Lego Design Contest For more info: schertzlibrary.org
Our annual Lego Design Contest asks participants to imagine, design, and build an original structure. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins Saturday, June 7th; visit the Children’s Information Desk at the library for a registration form. The Lego Design Contest will be on Saturday, July 26th. schertzmagazine.com
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SZ Dr. Penshorn Awards Scholarships to Hecox and Land Dr. Mark Penshorn has selected Steele senior Emily Hecox and Clemens Senior Noah Land as the winners of the 2014 Penshorn Dentistry Excellence in Science Scholarship Award. Dr. Penshorn, an area dentist, gives this award annually to one senior science student from each SCUCISD high school. Emily Hecox, the daughter of Kevin and Ruby Hecox, graduates from Steele High School with a perfect score in all science classes over four years of high school, specific excellence in AP Biology, and a distinct direction for her career path. She will enter Angelo State University in August as a pre-med student. “Her interest in a healthcare profession is clear and focused,” said Dr. Penshorn following his interview with her. “Emily has taken the time to really contemplate the reasons behind her pursuit of a demanding field. In addition, her work ethic is impressive and her people skills outstanding. I have no doubt that she has the stamina to go the distance and accomplish her goals in any medical specialty she chooses.”
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“Emily is a fabulous science student,” adds AP Biology teacher Keli Beck at Steele. “She is analytical, studious and understands how the
Engineers summer program and is a National Merit Scholar. He will attend Texas A&M University as a nuclear engineering major with a
wins. His ability to solve problems across multiple sciences is exceptional,” said UIL Science Coach and AP Biology teacher Cyndi Whitson at Clemens.” Hecox and Land each received a $1,250 cash award from Dr. Penshorn in a private presentation ceremony with their parents yesterday. Dr. Penshorn, a native of the area and 1975 graduate of Clemens High School, began this scholarship award in 2008 in celebration of his 25 years of practicing dentistry, to assist area students who were interested in a science-related profession.
From left, Noah Land, Dr. Penshorn and Emily Hecox pieces of science relate to each other. And she takes the time to explain concepts to her peers when they don’t get it. I expect phenomenal things from Emily. She will be a great doctor.” Noah Land, the son of Joseph and Lynda Land, has excelled in all seven science classes he took over the four years of high school and repeatedly placed as a top finisher in UIL Science meets. He participated in the Southwest Research Institute’s Young
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minor in geology. “Noah’s love of science is immediately obvious as you discuss engineering with him,” commented Dr. Penshorn. “His pursuit of extra science classes is evidence of his commitment to the field and his scores and awards reflect his mastery of it. I predict that he will thrive in the intensity of the Texas A&M engineering curriculum.” “Noah has led our UIL Science Team to numerous
A lover of science himself, he returned to the Greater Schertz area after Texas A&M and dental school, starting his dental career here in 1982. Previous Excellence in Science scholars have attended colleges across the country and are now entering professions in industry, research and health care. They are listed on Dr. Penshorn’s website at www. drpenshorn.com. For more information, contact Cathy Penshorn at 210-6591379 or at doc@drpenshorn. com.
July Events We will be closed July 4th. Happy Independence Day!
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U.S. Rep. Doggett Nominates Edwards For West Point Cedric Edwards Jr., upon completing a year with the United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS), has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after being nominated by Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas). Edwards is the son of Schertz City Councilmember Cedric and Mary Edwards. Cedric Jr. will begin attending West Point in the fall. “I am delighted to learn that Cedric was accepted to West Point and will be attending this upcoming school year,”
said Rep. Doggett. “Cedric is an example of the finest of America’s next generation of leaders. I am honored that I was able to nominate him to West Point where I know he would make the state of Texas proud.” In his application for nomination, Cedric reflected, “I would like to attend the Military Academy because I want to serve my country. I believe that I am ready to take the next step and join the long grey line of soldiers that have graduated and attended West Point.”
July 15 – Schertz Chamber Luncheon July 17 – Alpha Omega Living Trust Seminar July 25-26 – Beading House Trunk Show
Community Center: July 11 – Schertz Library Chemistry Roadshow Zumba – M, W 6pm
YOUR SCHERTZ CHAMBER WELCOMING NEW BUSINESS AND MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY! At our May luncheon, we welcomed Victor Watson of Schertz Photography and Chris Price and Bradley Bechtol with The Crossvine into our Chamber family! Congratulations and welcome to the area!
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Schertz Chamber’s Young Professional group, hYPer will host the 3rd Annual Schertz Idol Auditions on July 12th and July 26th from 4-6pm at Discovery Church Auditorium located at 242 Country Lane in Cibolo. Download the registration form at schertzchamber.org, select the “Member Center” tab and click on “hYPer.” Schertz Idol is for ages 10 to 20 years. The finale will be held on August 9th at Discovery Church. Go to to www.facebook.com/ schertzidol for current updates and information.
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Monthly Chamber Luncheon The July 15th luncheon will feature guest speaker Andrew Glass from Main Street Hub. Andrew will address the importance of a social media presence for your business, as well as the top four sites to be on. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway. General admission by RSVP is $28 and $18 for Schertz Chamber Members. RSVP deadline is July 8th.
The Chamber’s Monthly Mixer The Chamber After Hours Mixer is scheduled for July 10th at Jordan Ford, located at 13010 IH 35 North. Time is 5:30pm to 7pm. Food, beverages and Chamber Cash drawing! Admission is $10 and free to Schertz Chamber members.
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2015 Business Directory, Visitor’s Guide and Area Map The Schertz Chamber will be working on the 2015 Business Directory and Visitors Guide as well as the new Schertz area map. Ad space will be available and registration forms with sizes and pricing can be downloaded at schertzchamber.org. You can also call our offices at 210-566-9000 for more information on this and any other event listed.
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very sports team strives for a winning season, but for the Samuel Clemens Buffaloes Varsity Baseball team, this year was one for the record books.
Led by Head Coach Russell Doege and Assistant Coach Eric Zimmermann, the Buffs advanced to the Class 4A Regional Finals, further than any baseball team in Clemens’ 46-year history. “I’ve been head coach for seven years and the baseball program was improving and has only gotten better. I think now we are a team most everyone knows and respects,” he said. When Coach Doege started at Clemens in 2009, the Buffs recorded 5-18-1 for the season and won only one game in district play. By 2012, the team placed first in district and advanced to the
third round of the playoffs, followed by another district championship and third round playoff run in 2013. With a strong core group of seniors who had played together to win the past two district championships, a run for state was definitely on the players’ minds as the 2014 season got underway. Despite an unexpected district opening loss to Seguin in March and losing both games in the series against Buda Hays, the Buffs determination and focus never wavered. “Our kids never quit. They know its not over until the continued on page 21
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Master Gardeners Fall Class Scheduled Interested in learning more about gardening and sharing the information with others? If so, consider enrolling in Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Class No. 26. Classes will be held from August 13 through December 10 in Seguin on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Participants will receive superior gardening instruction in Fall 2014 course. Practical gardening techniques and values will be taught by faculty and staff of Texas A&M University and Texas AgriLife Extension, as well as from Certified Master Gardener Specialists. The cost is $190 and the registration deadline is July 13. For more information about Guadalupe County Master Gardeners, visit the website at www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org and read the newsletter.
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The Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club is sponsoring a free early childhood vision screening program on Saturday, July 12, from noon to 2 PM at the Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway.
children before attending school. The screening is a quick process and referrals to local pediatric ophthalmologists will be available at the time of screening for those needing further assistance.
The screening will be done in the Children’s Library Area. Screening for children 1- 4 years old is designed to screen, identify and hopefully address vision abnormalities in
Anyone interested in knowing more is invited to attend meetings held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Schertz Senior Center, 608 Schertz Parkway.
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The public is also encouraged to attend one of our monthly membership meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except for June and December) followed by a free lecture. The next meeting will be held on July 17th at 6:30 PM at the Guadalupe County Justice Center, 211 W. Court St. on the 1st floor in the Commissioners Court area in Seguin. Guest speaker will be Matt Welch of Madrone Landscape Architecture who will talk on Rain Gardens and Storm Water Treatments. For more information, contact Cindy Waechter, assistant class coordinator, at 830-624-1114 or email cindy.waechter@ gmail.com.
SZ RACAP Planning Back-to-School Shoe Program 2014 Every year, the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) conducts a Back-to-School Shoe Program to help provide shoes for children in our community who would not otherwise have a new pair of shoes to start the school year. Through an arrangement with the corporate offices of Payless Shoe Stores, RACAP will provide a one-time use gift card for each child whose family qualifies for the program. RACAP is seeking financial donations to cover the cost of the program. Donations from churches, groups or individuals are greatly appreciated and are being accepted now. The number of pairs of shoes we will be able to purchase will be determined
by the amount of donations we receive. Please make all donations payable to RACAP and designate on the check that the monies are specifically for the shoe program. Families who reside in our zip code service areas (78108, 78109, 78124, 78148, 78154, 78132, 78233 (Live Oak only), 78247, and 78266) and meet income qualifications are eligible. Applications may be picked up at the RACAP office, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz, starting July 14, 2014. If anyone knows of a family in need of this special assistance, direct them to RACAP or have them call 658-1613. For more information or to have questions answered about this program, please call 658-1613.
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last out,” Coach Doege said, adding that spirit will be back next year and the next. “We are a little different from some programs that keep freshmen and JV separate from varsity. We work them all together and the younger players get a feel of what playoff action is like,” the coach said. The team ended the regular season 8-6 for 3rd place in district, but advanced again to the playoffs for the third year in a row. Clemens opened the playoffs by sweeping Brackenridge in the first two games of the scheduled threegame series.
From there, the underdog Buffs battled through three close games against favored Cedar Park. Vista Ridge and Medina Valley couldn’t stop the Buff stampede as they were also swept, despite both being favored to win in their respective series. Behind the solid pitching of seniors Tyler Giovanoni and JJ Elkins stood a near error-free defense that carried Clemens into
the 5th round of playoffs, the regional finals. Only 8 4A teams remained in the state, and one series against Victoria East stood between the Buffs and their first trip to the Texas 4A State Championship. Clemens fans filled the stands at San Marcos High School and there was standing room only remaining as the Buffs took the first game 7-4. Victoria East rallied back to win Devin Carlin gets a hit.
Games 2 and 3, however, ending the Buffs historic run. Now ranked 16th in the state, the Clemens Buffs finished the postseason 12-3 with an overall record of 27-12. Though they will miss the strength of their graduating seniors next year, the Buffs also have benefit of winning JV and freshman teams this year and look forward to continuing their success for years to come. “The faculty and staff of Samuel Clemens are proud of our mighty baseball team in their lengthy playoff run, which ended in the regional finals,” said Principal Missy Sosa. “All their hard work, efforts, and perseverance allowed them to achieve such greatness this season. We are all proud of their accomplishments and look forward to next season,” the principal said, echoing the pride of the Schertz and SCUCISD community.
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Lorna Schertz-Dawson 100-year Witness By Stan Leland
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ince 2009 much has changed in Schertz -- a new library, the YMCA, the new Playscape playground -- not to mention new subdivisions.
Another relative owned the property from Lorna’s home north to FM 78 west all the way to what is now Loop 1604. In 1928, San Antonio and Bexar County were intent on having another Army Air Corps base built in
If that much has changed in five years, can you imagine the changes since 1914? Celebrating her 100th birthday this past Feb. 17, Lorna Schertz-Dawson has witnessed a staggering amount of change. Lorna was born at the home of her parents, Robert and Clara Schertz, located just south of FM 78 on 1518. Her sister Edna was a year older and a couple years later her younger sister Kathlyn was born.
(Top photo) Lorna gets a City Proclamation from Schertz City Councilmember Jim Fowler. Joining Fowler are ( from left) City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Lorna’s sons Larry Dawson and Pat Dawson, and City Chief of Staff Bob Cantu. (To left) Schertz sisters (from left) Kathlyn, Edna and Lorna
The three girls grew up in an environment of good German efficiency and hard work. At an early age Lorna was feeding the chickens and cleaning the house. Lorna’s mother wanted her daughters cleaning the house on a daily basis, not just once a week. Monday was laundry day and Tuesday was ironing day. In the summer time they also had to keep the grass cut and remove the weeds from the gravel driveway. As Lorna got older she helped milk the cows, which was a twice a day every day, rain or shine, hot or cold chore. Their property, which was primarily a cotton farm, extended in a pie shape from 1518 to about the Taj Mahal on Randolph today.
the area. The topography in the Schertz area was deemed ideal and through the powers of eminent domain most of Lorna’s family farm was bought by the government for $2.50 an acre. Lorna and her sisters attended the Schertz public school system, which contained grades first through 10th. The original school building was demolished to build the old Corbett Junior High school near Pickrell continued on page 24 schertzmagazine.com
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Park. The building was very similar to the former school building in Cibolo across 539 from the fire station. Although Edna was a grade higher, Lorna was promoted to join her in second grade. From that point on they remained in the same grade and graduated high school together. In elementary school Edna and Lorna would walk over a mile to school. In the 1920’s the only bridge across Cibolo creek was the railroad bridge. To get to school the girls had to cross Cibolo Creek on rocks or barefoot in the shallow water. If the creek was flooded they would use the railroad bridge, which was scary for the girls because they had to jump from one tie to the next 30 feet above the rushing creek. In high school the girls were allowed to take the horse cart to school. After getting up early to milk the cows and finish their chores, Lorna and Edna would hitch up the horse, load a water bucket and food for the horse and then ride to school. During the noon hour they would feed and water the horse. One day they
forgot to bring the horse’s food. When horses are headed back to the barn they tend to move fast. Hungry horses go even faster. The horse took off at a gallop and would not respond to the reins. As the cart careened around a corner both girls were thrown out into the ditch. As they brushed themselves off they watched the horse and cart disappear into the distance. Fortunately, a neighbor came along and offered them a ride home. As is typical with small schools, the girls played a variety of sports and since Edna and Lorna were both tall they played volleyball and basketball. Their high school volleyball team was good enough one year to make it into the state finals. In the game for the state championship, Edna was serving when match point was reached. All they needed was one more point and the title was theirs. Edna served the ball and the opposing team hit the ball back directly to Lorna on the front row. She saw her opportunity and jumping high, she spiked the ball, scoring the winning point. Lorna and Edna graduated from Schertz High School with the completion of 10th grade in 1930. Lorna went on to Draughon’s Business College in downtown San Antonio. Since commuting
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into town daily was not an option in those days, Lorna moved in with a relative who lived close to the school. One weekend Lorna and Lonnie, her roommate, attended a dance at the Milam building sponsored by the military to allow soldiers from Kelly field to meet and dance with women from San Antonio. Lonnie was asked to dance by an Air Corps soldier and coming off the dance floor Lonnie introduced the young man, Larry Dawson to Lorna. Lorna and Larry danced not only the next dance but all the rest of the dances that evening. They began dating and within a few short weeks Larry proposed marriage to Lorna. Larry had decided to leave the Army and go back home to Mississippi to work at a relative’s gas station. He came back
over the Christmas holidays in 1933 to marry Lorna in a ceremony at her father’s house (which is still standing) on FM 1518. They left for their honeymoon in Mississippi. With the military buildup for World War II, Larry rejoined the Army Air Corps and after Pearl Harbor he spent most of the war in the Pacific. Lorna lived in Mississippi with her in-laws during the war years caring for her three children. After the war, Larry decided to stay in the Air Force. Retiring in 1957 as a major, Larry moved around the country at various jobs before taking the family back to Schertz in 1976 to live in Lorna’s childhood home and the place where their wedding was held. Much has changed in Schertz, dirt roads are paved and farmland is now housing tracts. Where horses and wagons had traveled, cars now speed by. Where cotton once grew, T-38’s and T-6’s take off and land daily. Lorna has a unique perspective on the city of Schertz and because of that, the Schertz City Council Proclaimed Feb 17, 2014, Lorna Schertz-Dawson Day.
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Schertz Fire Department Looking Forward to Tomorrow’s Challenges By Chuck McCollough
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Instead of slowing down like most 58-year-olds, the City of Schertz department has purchased a new vehicle in a move that had nothing to do with a mid-life crisis. The new vehicle is an $835,000 fire truck called Quint 1 and reflects the city’s ongoing efforts to meet the current and future needs of one of the area’s fastest growing municipalities. “Our city’s newest fire truck is called Quint 1 because it boasts five capabilities in one vehicle,” said Fire Chief David Covington. . “Its five functions are: pump, water tank, ground ladder, aerial device and fire hose. Other fire trucks in the SFR fleet can perform one or more of those fire functions, but not all,” said Covington, who previously was a district chief with the San Antonio Fire Department. Quint 1 arrived in late February of this year and was put into service at the end of March after a month of intense training on the vehicle by SFR staff.
The oldest of Schertz’ Public Safety Departments - the fire department was formed on June 22, 1956 when the articles of incorporation were filed with the state and a certificate of incorporation was issued. The first fire protection for Schertz was provided by the Randolph Field Fire Department (the former name of the
According to “Early Days of Schertz VFD And into the Next Century 1956-2006,” original thoughts were to form one fire department for both Schertz and Cibolo. The truck and station were to be located around the Dietz Creek area. However, by March of 1956 Cibolo decided to form its own fire department and Schertz folks SFR is a regional partner is fighting wild fires in our area.
Randolph AFB fire department). Schertz businesses and residents realized the need for closer protection and began organizing a volunteer fire department with the first business meeting on February 8, 1956.
moved forward with establishing the Schertz Volunteer Fire Department. That action was an early example of Schertz’s strategy of planning ahead. Schertz was incorporated continued on page 28
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as a city by the state of Texas two years later in 1958. The Quint 1 doesn’t make the SFR fleet larger because it is replacing a high-mileage, front line fire engine that was placed in reserve status. “The projected life of a front line fire truck is 12-15 years so we have to be proactive and always plan for the future. To that end, our city has started a vehicle replacement program where we put money aside each year to help pay for new rolling stock,” according to Covington. “What Quint 1 does is give
us more capabilities on one platform (vehicle) than the other fire trucks. When we roll on a call it could be for a variety of things.” “The best thing would be to haul an 18-wheeler behind our fire engine with everything we need to handle any situation. In the San Antonio Fire Department they have vehicles with specific functions that can be dispatched for special situations. Here, we have to multitask a lot more,” he said. Schertz does not have the same resources as its big neighbor, but the Quint 1 is a big step in the right
direction because of its versatility. “The Quint 1 crosses the line for us -- being able to show up with a fire truck that can use foam, or deploy the 75-foot aerial ladder and other capabilities. Covington said SFR can show up on scene and handle multiple challenges without having to go back to the station and bring another truck to address a different scenario. “We can fight a ground level fire or deploy the 75-foot aerial ladder (with fire hose at the end) to fight a higher fire. Quint
1 is a bigger tool box with more tools for us to use in a variety of cases,” Covington said. “When people are having their worst day, they call us. They expect when we show up to do something, no matter what their problem is-- fallen into a well, stuck on a tower, building on fire. We need to show up with the tools needed to fix their problem and Quint 1 does that,” the fire chief said. Getting the Quint 1 to Schertz was a journey of several years that required vision, experience, research and planning. continued on page 30
SFR and neighboring city fire departments at a Schertz house fire in 2010.
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Quint 1 in action at a house fire call in May 2014.
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SFR also does swift water rescues and related actions.
During a “housing” event on May 1 - where Quint 1 was put into service, got a ceremonial washing and was placed in its bay – visitors posed for a photos with a much smaller, 1928 fire engine restored by a local resident. Visitors also posed with the Quint 1 -- demonstrating just how far fire truck technology has advanced since 1928 and how far the Schertz Fire Department has advanced since its beginning. ‘“Schertz has the newest, biggest, baddest fire truck in our area -until someone buys a newer one,” Covington said with a laugh.
Covington and his senior staff looked into the future to try to predict SFR resource needs in those coming years. “It took about 300 days to build Quint 1 and our staff made several trips to the manufacturer along the way to get everything nailed down before leaving the factory,” Covington said.
Because Schertz and its neighboring suburban cities support each other through mutual aid agreements, the entire area gets improved coverage. “A new piece of equipment is good for all cities out here because it enhances the overall coverage,” the fire chief said. In its nearly 60 years of service, the Schertz Fire Department’s duties have increased and become more diverse. The Schertz Fire
Rescue name is an example of that expanded role. Fire Departments mostly fought fires until the 1970s when they added being first responders to traffic accidents and other medical emergencies. Taking on hazmat (Hazardous Material) spills and special rescue operations are some of the latest duties shouldered by many fire departments. And Schertz and its sister cities are at the forefront of that also. With no official hazmat group in Guadalupe County, the fire chiefs in Schertz, Seguin, Cibolo, Selma and New Braunfels got together and created one. “The GuadComa Hazmat is functional and we are fine tuning it now so it can become a formal group,” Covington said. SFR is a fire department rooted in the past, preparing for the future and providing premier public safety in the here and now.
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Fairways for Warriors By Stan Leland
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n August 11, 2007, everything changed for Jonathan Wheeler. One moment he was standing in a chow line in Iraq and a moment later an incoming rocket explosion slammed him against the buffet counter and drove a section of rebar into his ankle. Since he was part of an Arkansas National Guard unit, he was brought back home to Arkansas for medical care and rehabilitation. Two unsuccessful surgeries on his ankle were made more difficult by the loss of his job and then the loss of his house through foreclosure in July 2008. Finally the painful ankle and the inability to find work took him to the depths of despair. After a suicide attempt he was sent to the Combat Stress Unit in St. Louis, Mo. While at the Unit, Jonathan met a local pastor who asked him a life changing question, “What did you
enjoy doing before you were injured?” “Play golf,” was Jonathan’s quick response. The pastor set up a round of golf and that marked the beginning of Jonathan’s inner rehabilitation. Golf
In December 2008, he enrolled at Arkansas State University in a special veterans program to begin what he thought would be a career in nursing. Since he was in class with other veterans, he began inviting them to play golf with him. After a year
Jonathan Wheeler (in red shirt) works with a disabled veteran on the links.
with the pastor became a regular event and a short time later he was offered a job at the church. He became church handyman, media guy and landscaper. In the mornings he worked for the church and in the afternoons he played golf. After five months of steady work at the church, conversations with the pastor and golf, Jonathan felt ready to make a change in his life.
of class time and golfing with other veterans he decided he wanted to do charity work with veterans. While watching a golf tournament on TV one day, he saw an ad for the Golf Academy of America. That ad transformed his desire from caring for the sick and wounded as a nurse into doing the same kind of thing on a golf course.
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On January 2010 Jonathan and family moved to Orlando where he finished his associates’ degree in Golf Course Management. During this time he met Tom Underdown who was the Executive director for the recently formed Fairways for Warriors. Tom asked Jonathan to assist him with the first golf clinic for wounded warriors in January 2011. Jonathan’s love of the game and his teaching ability led to an offer to become a mentor/instructor for the organization. In August 2011, Jonathan had the chance to move to San Antonio and work with the golf portion of another charity, the Military Warriors Support Foundation. Jonathan was attracted to the San Antonio area’s large military community.
Unfortunately the Military Warriors Support Foundation discontinued their golf program in 2013. After several conversations with Tom Underdown, a second branch of Fairways for Warriors was established in San Antonio, August 2013, with Jonathan as area director. Jonathan has four goals for Fairways for Warriors the first being…playing golf. “It gets the guys off the couch,” said Jonathan, “Four hours of fresh air and sunshine along with the bantering of a foursome playing golf are incredibly therapeutic”. Fine motor skills, the ability to concentrate, and
gaining confidence are enhanced by time on the links. The second goal is family re-integration. Not only are the warriors encouraged to play, but spouses and kids are asked to play or accompany the veterans. This creates opportunities for interaction outside the usual home environment. Kids get to see their parent in a learning situation as well as seeing them enjoy the game. Conversation that would not have happened at home occurs on the course. The third goal is networking with local business people. In
November 2013, Fairways for Warriors had their first fundraiser tournament at The Bandit golf course in New Braunfels. Besides raising money, the tournament was designed to place warriors with donors to develop contacts for business. Each foursome consisted of 3 donors and a warrior. “After a round of golf you can learn a great deal about a person,” said Jonathan, “In many ways it is a four hour job interview”. Jonathan says, “If the donors don’t have a job opening in their own company they usually know continued on page 36
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someone who does. It’s a great way to network in the business community.� The friendships developed over a round of golf are encouraged to continue. Donors are asked to stay in touch with the veterans and invite them to play golf in the future. Assisting the veterans to find a church home is the fourth goal. Finding a supportive community of people makes the whole family healthier and more stable. Jonathan is working with pastors in the area to invite veterans to their communities of faith.
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Besides fundraising tournaments, Jonathan holds golf clinics to teach veterans how to play. Eight monthly clinics are held with 12-15 participants. At the completion of the eight sessions the warrior is given their own set of golf clubs. Jonathan is currently holding clinics at The Bandit, but he is hoping to get the San Antonio city courses as a venue for clinics which would be more convenient for the veterans in the city. His goal is to have two clinics a month, all year round in different locations.
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Over 50,000 disabled veterans have come back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Fairways for Warriors has approximately 75 veterans in their program nationwide. They are looking for ways to help more veterans. With branches in Orlando, Florida, Fayetteville, North Carolina and San Antonio, Jonathan says they want to add San Diego as a fourth branch to connect with the Navy and Marine community. To Jonathan Wheeler golf is more than a game. In his life it was a vehicle for
physical and emotional healing; for family restoration, as well as finding purpose and meaning for life. He has seen the same results in the veterans he worked with in Orlando and as well as here in San Antonio. For more information visit fairwaysforwarriors. org. If you would like to assist Fairways for Warriors contact Jonathan Wheeler at jonathan.wheeler73@ gmail.com or call him at 210-540-9407.
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Woodlee Helps Engineer City Success By Chuck McCollough
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Kathy Woodlee stepped into a whirlwind of activity last November when she became Schertz City Engineer.
design and construction and engineering aspects of land development in Schertz and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
And things haven’t slowed down a bit for the veteran PE (professional engineer) with nearly 23 years of experience.
She takes over the engineering department at a time when it is growing just like the city.
The Pennsylvania native got her bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1990. She moved to Texas in 1995 and worked as an engineer for consulting firms in San Antonio and San Marcos before moving into municipal government. Woodlee’s nine years in several engineering and development services positions for the City of San Marcos (population 54,000) helped prepare her for challenges in the fastgrowing City of Schertz (population 35,000). Woodlee is using her experience to lead the engineering department in the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the city’s plans and policies in the areas of infrastructure
For a while the engineering department consisted of one staff member, engineer in training Larry Busch Jr., and a private engineering company serving as city engineer while Schertz looked for a new city engineer. “Larry Busch has been invaluable to our efforts here in engineering. In his relatively short time with the City of Schertz, he quickly became proficient with plan reviews and project management – two of our primary responsibilities. He has a very good sense of judgment for a young engineer,” she said. Busch worked as an intern with Tony McFalls in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) while attending Texas A&M and later with (former City Engineer) Larry Dublin. “He is very capable and has
made my job easier because I’ve been able to come in and do planning for the future and focus on things that no one has had time to get done for a long time. Larry brings continuity to the department, and that is important when a new department head comes in,” Woodlee said. In the near future, the City of Schertz will hire another engineer to help handle the mounting workload caused by so many people and businesses moving to the corridor city. “A lot of what the engineering department is beginning to do is to help Public Works by taking care of projects that department has had to do because engineering was not fully staffed. An engineering department typically plans and oversees construction of city infrastructure (streets, drainage, water, wastewater, etc.) and, once it is built and meets city standards, Public Works takes over and maintains the infrastructure,” Woodlee said. She said Schertz’ public infrastructure falls into two categories - public sector built or developer (private
sector) built. “Our engineering department manages capital projects for which the city pays with funds from bond issuances, utility revenues, or impact fees collected from new utility customers. We also regulate the design and construction of infrastructure projects that are built by developers such as streets and utilities for new subdivisions,” she said. With so many public and private-sector infrastructure projects in the planning stages and under construction, the engineering department is a very busy place. Engineering is also called on to assist with issues that come up periodically such as drainage and flooding issues, street failures, and other problems. “An engineer’s foremost responsibility is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. My goal is to do that to the best of our ability while the City of Schertz grows and thrives.” One of the biggest challenges for Woodlee and her department is what is
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Engineering plays a vital role in developing the city’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). That is a planning effort which includes not only determining what the city’s needs are, but when they are needed and how they will be funded. Schertz is expected to hit the 50,000 population mark (only 15,000 away) sometime in the next five to 10 years and planning for that benchmark is the focus. That is where Woodlee’s experience in San Marcos (seeing it get to that 50,000 resident point) is especially helpful.
Engineering works together with Public Works to ensure the application of best management practices and the best available technology to limit impacts on the floodplain. Woodlee and Busch as well as Public Works Director Sam Willoughby and Assistant Director James Hooks are Nationally Accredited Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs).
She and some other city staffers who came from larger cities bring the experience of “getting there” to the Schertz Master Plan and CIP efforts. “I am familiar with the growth of cities up and down the IH-35 corridor (between San Antonio and Austin) and have a good perspective. I have been where the City of Schertz is going in the near future,” she said. Another key role of the engineering department is
Hooks is the city’s floodplain administrator. Engineering supports him in his responsibility to administer federal, state, and local mandated rules regulating activity and development in areas of special flood hazard within the city. Woodlee and the city’s IT Department are working on an updated engineering department website that will include information on current and planned projects including status updates and maps of where the projects are located. It will also include information and helpful links for consulting engineers working on projects in Schertz. Woodlee said engineering
turned out to be natural profession for her. “I liked math and science in school and was good in those subjects. I grew up near Three Mile Island (a nuclear power plant that experienced a partial nuclear meltdown in 1979) and when I went to college thought I wanted to be a nuclear engineer.” She switched to civil engineering with an emphasis on the environment. “During
the first seven years of my career I worked for an environmental consulting firm and came to San Antonio to work on cleanup projects at Kelly AFB on temporary assignment.” She met her husband while on the “temporary” assignment and decided to stay in Texas. Woodlee lives on a farm outside of Seguin with her husband, Mike, and youngest daughter Jeannie.
Just prior to the publishing of this article, Larry Busch Jr., was named the city’s new stormwater manager. This is a new position within the Public Works Department. He will be responsible for managing the city’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), stormwater management program as well as supervising the drainage division within Public Works. “The drainage division consists of six crew members who operate and maintain city drainage facilities such as culverts channels and detention ponds throughout the city. This is an exciting opportunity for Larry and while he’ll be missed as a part of the engineering department, it will provide even more opportunity for collaboration between engineering and Public Works,” Woodlee said.
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The Special Projects office provides a Citizens Police Academy program where citizens can become familiar with the role of Law Enforcement, and in particular about local Law Enforcement. The program is a 12-week training program where police officers serve as instructors and provide scenarios and role-play in giving citizens a view of what Law Enforcement is all about. The Schertz Police Department-Citizens Police Academy is available to interested residents and/or business members in the Schertz community. The program is designed to give awareness and information about the role of Law Enforcement, and to increase the rapport between citi-
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Citizen’s Police Academy Starting August 14
zens and Police Officers. The Citizens Police Academy does not give the students any Police Officer Certifications or Qualifications. The Citizens Police Academy is for educational purposes only. The Citizens Police Academy consists of classroom instruction and handson learning. Some of the topics in the academy include: department command structure, operations, simulated firearms training, use of force, laws, city ordinances, traffic stops, criminal investigations, and communications. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in role-playing
scenarios during class. Persons interested in the Schertz Citizens Police Academy must be at least 18 years of age, and complete the application process. A background check is done on all applicants, at no charge. There is no fee for the class, and it will be limited to 30 students. The classes will be held every Thursday starting August 14th, 2014 and continue until October 30th, 2014. Classes will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The deadline for applications will be Friday August 8th, 2014 at 5:00 PM.
Applications are available at Schertz.com. Click on Departments then Police and look for Citizens Police Academy on right side. Return all completed applications to: Schertz Police Department Special Projects Division 1400 Schertz Parkway Building 6 Schertz, TX 78154 Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy have the option of joining the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and also the Schertz Citizens Patrol.
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City Council Observes Police Week During the May 13 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem David Scagliola (center holding document) presented a proclamation declaring May 11-17 Police Week in Schertz. Present for the ceremony were members of the Schertz Police Department, including Chief of Police Michael Hansen (next to mayor pro tem) and City Marshal Mike Harris (second from far left) and his staff. The local proclamation was part of the National Peace Officers Memorial Day observed on May 15 each year.
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And EMS Week During the the May 20 City Council meeting, Schertz EMS Director Dudley Wait (center left) received a proclamation from Mayor Pro Tem David Scagliola declaring May 18-25 Emergency Medical Services Week in Schertz. Also present for the ceremony were many
members of the Schertz EMS Department including ambulance crews and office staff. The proclamation was part of National Emergency Services Week celebrated during the same week.
And Public Works Week Mayor Pro Tem David Scagliola (center holding document) presents a proclamation to Public Works Director Sam Willoughby (surrounded by his staff) during the May 13 City Council meeting declaring May 18-24 Public Works Week in Schertz. The Local proclamation was part of the 54th National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.
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CITY CALENDARZ
Annual Events: July
4th of July Jubilee; Thursday and Friday, July 3-4
September
SchertzFest; Friday and Saturday, September 19-20
October
National Night Out; Tuesday, October 7 Fire Prevention Week; October 5-11 Trunk or Treat; Friday, October 31
November
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament; Friday, November 7 Turkey Trot 5K; Thursday, November 27
July 2014 Tuesday, 1
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Friday, 4
City Holiday Fourth of July (offices closed)
Tuesday, 8
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Wednesday, 9
Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Tuesday, 15
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Monday, 21
Steve Simonson Volunteer of the Year/ Board and Commission Recognition; TBD
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM Bob Andrews Room
December
Tuesday, 22
Festival of Angels; Friday and Saturday, December 5-6
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City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Wednesday, 23
Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Monday, 28
Board of Adjustments, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Tuesday, 29
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for more information.
City of Schertz Elected Officials Mayor: Michael Carpenter
Council Members: Jim Fowler David Scagliola Daryl John Cedric Edwards, Sr. Matthew Duke
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Filing for Schertz City Council Election starts July 22 The City of Schertz will be holding its General Election on November 4, 2014 for the purpose of electing Councilmembers in Place 1, Place 2 and Mayor. Any candidate desiring to have his or her name on the Official Ballot shall, no sooner than July 21, 2014 and no later than August 18, 2014, file with the City Secretary an application in writing in the form prescribed by the Texas Election Code requesting that his or her name be placed on the Official Ballot and declaring as a candidate for City Council Place 1, Place 2 and Mayor. The terms of office for said vacancies will expire November 2016. All candidates for office in the City of Schertz must, at the time of filing for office, have attained the age of eighteen, be a registered voter, and have been a resident of the City for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding filing for office, and not be an obligor to the City on any obligation past due, provided, however, that a person may be elected and hold office if such obligation is being actively contested in the appropriate forum. Candidate packets are available in the City Secretary’s office at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 2, or can be found on line at www.schertz.com. Should you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary’s office at (210) 619-1030.
City has Openings On Boards and Commissions The City of Schertz has openings on its Library Board and Transportation Safety advisory commission. The various boards and commissions help City Council by vetting and handling specific topics before they come to Council for discussion and possible action.
Anyone interested in serving on the Library Board or TSAC or any other board or commission should call the City Secretary’s Office at (210) 619-1030 or click on schertz.com.
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