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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Communications Manager Chuck McCollough Editor Graphic Design/Art Direction Alexis Souza Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director Lucille Sims Thomas Copy Editor Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Office Manager Mary Spence Events Manager Contributing Writers Chuck McCollough, Lucille Sims Thomas, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Jim Webb, Stan Leland, Taryn McGillivray, Aubrey Parke, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa, Rudy Arispe, Mike Harris, Chris Meek, Tom Lovett, Kaylie Kennedy, Amanda Mercer, Allyson Ortegon Contributing Photographers Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Joshua Nolden, Lisa Green, Diana Webb, Bryan Tobias, Mike Harris, Beverly McCollough, Ross Dye, Marc Bane, Michael Carpenter, Bryan Nguyen, Joe Herczeg, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Catherine White, Elizabeth Leland, Rudy Ornelas, Christopher Matzenbacher, Samuel Rhodes, Linda Klepper, Amanda Mercer Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © 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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By Chuck McCollough, Editor
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Truth be known, the weather in these parts is fast-changing year round but the month of April is especially contrarian. Blue skies and blooming bluebonnets one day and hail and high water the next. So in that spirit of variety, the April issue of Schertz Magazine has a diverse menu of stories and photos. Start with the story of Kyra Lambert -- the Clemens basketball star player drawing attention from all over. Lambert recently signed with Duke University, and she was selected to play on the McDonald’s All-American Team, which consists of
only 24 girls from across the nation. Kyra will be one of the top female college basketball players in the country. And even though she will do a lot of jumping, Kyra is a young person with her feet firmly planted on the ground when it comes to priorities. For her, it is academics first and athletics second. Next check out the family that owns and runs Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc, one of the oldest businesses in the Tri-County Industrial Park. In 1979, Richard Palmer and his two sons, Gary and James Palmer, cofounded Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc., a one-stop place to
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After several local relocations, they made the decision to move their family owned business from San Antonio to the Schertz Tri-County Industrial Park where they have remained for 20 years. Today, the operation includes a thirdgeneration of Palmers to help ensure the company’s legacy in Schertz. And if you find yourself wrestling with a decision of which story to read next -- here’s a hint: Pick the wrestling story. SCUC wrestlers made it to the state tournament this year - an impressive feat for such a young program. A word of warning -- this story may put your interest level in
a headlock and not turn loose. And for something completely different -- get ready to read a tale about tails -- wagging tails that is. The much anticipated Schertz Dog Park will make a Spring debut and all those poor pooches stuck in their houses or back yards all winter can run and play. The park has separate areas for small and big dogs and lots of other things to make dogs and their owners come back again and again. Also, look for stories and photos about the Wilenchik Walk For Life, the Steele High School Project Graduation, the City Charter Review Commission and much more. All that and more in your source for hometown news -Schertz Magazine.
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Clemens star basketball player Kyra Lambert goes up for a layup during a game against Roosevelt High School. Photo by Clemens student photographer Calvin True.
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Easter In the Park April 4 The Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club presents “Easter In The Park” on Saturday, April 4, in Pickrell Park in Schertz, rain or shine. The free event, open to children up to age 10, starts at 10 AM and will include a visit by the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg hunt, Prize Eggs. sponsored games, and free onsite vision screening for children provided. Please arrive early so you can register prior to the event. A schedule of events for children by age: Diaper Derby (Crawlers) 10:00 AM. Children under 3 10:20 AM. Children ages 3-4 10:40 AM. Children ages 5-7 11:00 AM. Children ages 8-10 11:20 AM For more information, call Rhonda Williams at (210) 566-1999
April 2015 Library Events National Poetry Month Open Mic Event Join us April 1st at 6:30 PM as we celebrate National Poetry Month. Everyone is invited to share their work or come out to enjoy the poems of others. The April featured poet is local author Eve Chilicas. The Book Ends Library Book Club Join the library book club on April 9th to discuss John Grisham’s book titled Gray Mountain. The library book club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in Library Meeting Room 1. San Antonio Alzheimer’s Association Presentation The Alzheimer’s Association will be doing a program at the library the 2nd Wednesday of each month during 2015. This month the presentation will be held Wednesday April 8th at 6:30 pm. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend, to register please call the library at (210) 619-1700. Sew Let it Bee Quilt Group The Library Quilt Bee meets the 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of each month from 12-3 pm both days. The library quilt bee is perfect for advanced and beginner quilters. Preregistration is not required.
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SZ Sweet Sensations Riding the Rails to Disneyland The baton twirling team from Schertz-based Sweet Sensations is preparing for a trip to Disneyland, where they will perform at the Disney Summertime Extravaganza. The traveling team includes baton twirling students from the greater San Antonio area ranging in age from 7 to 18 years old. The team plans to make the round trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles, CA and back by train, what the team is calling “Riding the Rails to Disney.” This is both a cost saving measure and a way to enhance the adventure. The Sweet Sensations is an award winning twirling team founded by Michele Pangrac (Sweet), in 2006. Eight of the team’s students are current or former “feature” twirlers at local high schools. One of these
students is now a feature twirler at UTSA, and another is a former feature twirler at Baylor University. The Sweet Sensations team performs in numerous local parades, including the Schertz parades and Fiesta Flambeau vanguard, and consistently wins awards for outstanding marching unit. The team also performs for crowds at the Spurs, Stars, Missions, and Scorpions sporting events. All students traveling to Disneyland are helping to raise funds for the trip. Fundraising ranges from popcorn, butter braid bread, and chocolate sales, to a twirl-a-thon. The team is also seeking sponsorship and donations. As a tax exempt non-profit, all donations are tax deductible. For more information, or to become a sponsor, or to make a donation, visit www. twirlingsweetsensations.org.
Schertz YMCA Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day, A free Community Event presented by Schertz Family YMCA, will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Cibolo Multi-Event Complex, 258 South Main in Cibolo.
The event will include games, healthy snacks, healthy vendors. Here is some background info: * The Y supports families in their efforts to teach
healthy habits and keep kids active and learning, preparing them for a brighter future. * HKD is a kick-off event for a sustained initiative that helps kids stay healthy and achieving all summer long.
* For more than 20 years, HKD has celebrated kids’ health and continues to teach healthy habits for kids and families, encourage active play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.
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Megan Rhoads My name is Megan Rhoads and it has been my pleasure to be Miss Sunshine 20142015 on the Schertz Sweetheart Court. I am a 17-year-old senior at Samuel Clemens High School and a proud member of the varsity girls golf team for the past four years. I’ve been co-captain of the team for the past two years. In addition to playing golf for my high school, I’ve played in several city and state leagues for the past five years. I’m also a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. In my spare time, I volunteer at Rio Terra Senior Living Community in New Braunfels where I assist with activities and visit with residents. I’m also an active member at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. I am a Eucharistic minister and a member of the youth group. Recently, I signed with William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where I will play on the womens golf team and study psychology. I’m very excited to start college! Go Statesmen! My dream is to mentor troubled teens and get them on the right path in life. I am the only daughter of David and Melissa Rhoads and was born and raised in Schertz. My parents have supported me in my golf career, and I wouldn’t have been able to be where I am today without them.
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Steele Project Graduation Fundraiser April 11 Supporters of the Steele High School Project Graduation will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, at the high school, 1300 FM1103, Cibolo, TX 78108. “We are trying to fill an 18 wheeler truck from Goodwill with donations from the public and that will help us raise money for our Project Graduation effort,� said spokesperson Teresa Kelley. Items can be dropped off from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the high school parking lot. For more information call Kelley at 210240-8411.
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Wilenchik Walk Participants Fight Cancer with their Feet The threat of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or fun for some 400 participants to the 7th Annual Wilenchik Walk for Life event March 7. As in past years, runners and walkers gathered for the early morning event ready to show their support in the fight against cancer. Most if not all of those taking part in the event have personal experience with or know a family member or friend touched by cancer. Runners took off at 8 AM sharp and were followed by a mass of walkers many in specially designed team t-shirt groups, showing support for loved ones. A number of folks brought their dogs to take part in the event. Money raised from the annual event – named after former Schertz City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik who was taken by cancer – goes to the UT Medicine’s Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC). The event is hosted by the City of Schertz; Title sponsor HEB and support sponsors: RBFCU, CTRC, Ford Engineering, GVEC, The Y, Schertz Auto Service, ReMAX Corridor, SAMCO Capital Markets, Schertz Bank & Trust, Allied Advertising and KDJ Insurance. Community volunteers included Boy Scout Troop 51, Miss Jubilee-Elena Garcia, members of the Clemens National Honor Society and the Schertz Chamber of Commerce. A photo slideshow of the event is available at www.visitschertz.com .
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will be hosted April 16th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at RE/MAX Corridor at 17156 IH-35 in Schertz. Join us for food, fun, and a casino fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network! *General Admission $10, Chamber Members FREE!
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Our next Biz Ed (Business Education) Class class will be on April 22nd from 7:30 - 9:00 am with breakfast provided by RBFCU. The topic will be Public Speaking and will feature Toastmaster leaders Jan King and Deborah Arrington. Please call (210)566-9000 for more information on this event! *General Admission is $10, FREE to Chamber members
Schertz Chamber’s Spring Fling Fiesta will begin on April 16th running through April 26th. Visit the 21 participating businesses for a chance to win $500! Go to schertzchamber.org to see the participating businesses or call 566-9000 for more information. Playing sheets will be available beginning April 13th.
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L-R: Becky, James, Chase, and Gary Palmer
Alamo Food Equipment Tri-County Park Pioneer By Kari Bridges
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n 1979, Richard Palmer and his two sons, Gary and James Palmer, co-founded Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc., a one-stop place to shop for new and used food processing equipment and supplies.
After several local relocations, they made the decision to move their family owned business from San Antonio to the Schertz Tri-County Industrial Park where they have remained for 20 years.
As the second business to move into the industrial park, the family had to consider the factors of the convenience of the location in proximity to their home, the lower tax rate, less traffic and lower vehicle insurance rates as advantages that out-weighed remaining in Bexar County. Over time, the family has witnessed many changes that have transformed Schertz from a quiet Texas town into the bustling city that it is today.
“The decision to move our business into the City of Schertz was the best decision we ever made,” said Gary, president of Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc. and a 1978 graduate of Samuel Clemens High School. “The Tri-County Industrial Park is ideal because of its close proximity to IH-35. Austin is relatively close with being less than 60 minutes away and downtown San Antonio 30 minutes away.” Gary and James, who learned all aspects of running a business through practical hands-on experience, worked side-by-side with their father, Richard, until they bought him out in 1995. Since then, the en-
tire family has never looked back on their journey that has required the support and commitment of each and every family member to grow their business and achieve success. Other family members who work in (or have worked in) the family business include service manager James Palmer (Gary’s older brother), also a Clemens graduate; purchasing manager Becky Palmer (Gary’s sister-in-law), another Clemens graduate; shipping/ receiving manager Dickie Palmer (Gary’s deceased brother); and at one time Mary Palmer (Gary and James’s mother).
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FEATUREZ Alamo Food Equipment cont’d from page 19 “Working with family has a lot of positive and negatives,” Gary said. “You have to be able to separate family from business; you can’t treat them any more special or show favoritism. It’s a business; professional responsibilities come first – that’s just good business practices.” The business currently employs seven salespeople including Gary’s son, Chase Palmer, who grew up with his sister, Bryana Palmer, helping at the family business after school and during summer vacations since he was 12 years old. After graduating from Clemens High School in 2005, Chase graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio in 2010 with a bachelor of business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship to help him better serve as the company’s vice president. Although he is pleased he earned a degree, Chase feels the hands-on experience he received working side by side with his father taught him more than a formal education. “I feel that I have a lot more experience than most people my age with all my hands-on experience,” Chase said. “Those experi-
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ences made me who I am, and that was the best way to grow up. I learned the value of hard work, the value of a dollar and to appreciate what you have.” Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc., located at 6600 Guada Coma Dr., has acquired distributorships from the finest manufacturers of food processing equipment -- giving their customers a unique ability to purchase from one source, while still getting the “right” equipment for the job. Currently, Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc. employs seven professional
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salesmen who each spend a week out on Texas roadways making deliveries of equipment and supplies to businesses all over the state including in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas Hill Country, Austin and Corpus Christi. Customers appreciate their low-key professional approach and the sales representatives understand the importance that service means to their customers. Trained service technicians are aware of the latest equipment and can provide prompt service when a problem occurs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Approximately 80 percent of the company’s sales are made up of a full line of meat processing equipment that includes new and used grinders, mixer grinders, band saws, vacuum machines, tenderizers, stuffers, patty machines, slicers, dicers, tumblers and many
“I learned the value of hard work, the value of a dollar and to appreciate what you have.”
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make up less than 5 percent of total global sales for the business.
Additionally, Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies offers a complete stock of processing supplies such as a variety of sizes of freezer paper, butcher paper, steak paper, patty paper, vacuum pouches, spices, casings and many other meat and food processing equipment and supplies.
As Alamo Food Equipment & Supplies continues to grow, the family has implemented technology to help them and their customers create and reach specific goals they have identified that will help them be successful and expand their business. For example, with the use of the internet and wireless communication, customers can change settings to equipment, run reports, and monitor production from remote locations. Alamo can also make repairs and adjustments remotely without having to drive to customer’s locations.
The business’ primary customers include Texas HEB grocery stores, small-town deer processing businesses and large-scale sausage and
Tri-County Industrial Park looked like this when Alamo Food Equipment moved there. jerky manufacturing businesses across the state. It also sells to the majority of Texas barbecue restaurants including Cooper’s BBQ, The BBQ Capital of Texas in Lockhart, and the business is a supplier for Buc-ee’s convenience stores. Internet sales from around the world
Additional technology allows for more efficient weighing procedures, supplying equipment, scheduling repairs/service, wrapping products and utilizing built-in cameras to Skype with customers to understand and correct problems. For more information, visit their website at www. alamofoodequipment.com or contact them at (210) 651-4343; or “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/pages/Alamo-FoodEquipment-SuppliesInc/115963675109411.
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Kyra Lambert Lady Buffalo Extraordinaire
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change in school, a move from a wellestablished position on varsity, a more rigorous academic program, a new set of teachers and classmates, and an overall shift in everyday environment are all factors Kyra Lambert faced upon moving from Byron P. Steele High School to Samuel Clemens High School for academics.
However, new challenges are no stranger to athletes such as Kyra. Through her determination and passion for the game of basketball, Lambert has thrived and now reaps the benefits of her work. Lambert recently signed with Duke University to play basketball, and she was selected to play on the McDonald’s All-American Team, which consists of only 24 girls from across the nation. Lambert has been given an immense opportunity and explains the kind of preparation that has gone into achieving such high goals.
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“A lot goes into these accomplishments, such as long hours in the gym, working with different trainers and coaches, and staying dedicated to the sport I love. I keep in mind that hard work pays off and to see the results that come out of everything you put in is truly a blessing,” Lambert said. Lambert started her high school career at Steele and even made the varsity team as a freshman. “It was a great experience, the team and the program as a whole. I made a lot of friends and great relationships with coaches and teammates,” Lambert said.
the state championships, she wishes the best for her team. “The team is like my sisters, [head varsity] Coach (John) Ince is like my father, and although we worked hard this year and last we just came up short. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this team and I look forward to seeing their success next year,” Lambert said. Lambert made great adjustments when she entered the IB program and took on its arduous workload. However, she was happy to take on the new curriculum. Ultimately, Lambert decided to transition schools for her junior year to enter the IB program offered at Clemens. “I went over to Clemens for academics. My parents have always emphasized how important academics are, so I came over to better prepare myself for college more so than I could have by staying in just AP courses,” Lambert said.
Now at Clemens, Lambert is able to benefit from the change and join in the culture of the new school.
ens, everybody is like one big family, and everybody wants to see each other succeed,” Lambert said.
“Clemens and Steele are two totally different environments. Steele is great and I loved it, but at Clem-
About the new team and coach, she had only positive remarks, and even though they did not make it to
“The IB program is great. Even though it is a great deal of work, it teaches time management, how not to procrastinate, and brings out of the student everything that they are capable of. The teachers continued on page 24
In the change, Lambert was introduced to a totally new body of students and daily atmosphere. “When I first came, I was excited to be in a new place, meet new people, have new experiences, and Clemens really just welcomed me with open arms. Everyone was so caring and so willing to help me with the transition,” she said. schertzmagazine.com
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“I’m still in shock whenever I talk about it.” Kyra Lambert
teach in such a way that once you learn it, you could teach somebody else. I have learned so much from the program and overall, I am glad I did it,” she said. Lambert adds her general feelings towards the school as having been here for two years with graduation merely weeks away. “One thing I always say is ‘It’s a great day to be a Buffalo!’ I feel that everyday is a great day to be a Buffalo; I am proud, and I love the school and all the people in it. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, and although I loved Steele, everything happens for a reason, and coming here was a blessing for me and I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Lambert said.
the minute I set foot on the campus, I loved it. I knew I didn’t need to go on any other visits. When I was accepted, it was so surreal. It just means so much to work so hard and ultimately end up somewhere like Duke,” Lambert said. Lambert achieved one of her personal goals when she learned she had been selected for the McDonald’s All-American Team. “I’m still in shock whenever I talk about it. I have always wanted to be a McDonald’s All-American player. You grow up and you watch the game on ESPN and you see those players, but only
Lambert believes Duke University is a place that will fit well with her academic and athletic hopes for the future. She explained her reasons for choosing Duke and how she felt from first seeing the campus to then signing to play there. “I knew I wanted to go to a high academic institution, but I also wanted to play basketball. So when I went on a visit to Duke in August,
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24 out of the nation get to go so it doesn’t ever seem like you could really be there. But I worked hard and prayed about it and it happened for me! When the roster flashed on TV, I jumped up and hugged my mom and cried and it was so emotional and such a blessing,” Lambert said. Lambert has high hopes for the future including “winning a national championship, making it into the next USA trials, trying to get onto the National Team for the Olympics and, of course, I want to do well at the McDonald’s All-American game.”
Leaving a legacy behind at Clemens, Lambert shares words of wisdom for other young athletes. “I would say to younger players, regardless of what sport, stay humble and stay hungry. You have to be dedicated and willing to make sacrifices, and you have to have priorities. People say student-athlete because that’s what you have to be, first comes academics, then athletics. Your mind will take you much further than your body ever will,” Lambert said.
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Schertz Dog Park Pooch Playground By Chuck McCollough
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small part of Schertz is going to the dogs -- and that’s good. The Schertz Dog Park is slated to have a soft opening in April and a grand opening in May. That should cause a lot of tail-wagging among the canine crowd. Located on Community Circle, the dog park is the newest city amenity along the road that runs behind the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex. The other amenities are the Schertz Ball Park, the Skate Park and Animal Adoption Center.
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City planners took advantage of an already standing fence along the back of the Schertz Fire Rescue facility and then added new fencing and recycled fencing from the soccer complex. The park will have two entrances with a series of gates for getting into and out of two areas specifically for small dogs. The main area for large and medium size pooches has more space for running around and exploring. Both the main area and the two spaces for small dogs have green benches and red fire hydrants (non-functioning) that present a welcome and fun attraction for
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two-legged and four-legged visitors. There are no signs banning cats, but it is pretty much understood that bow wows trump meows in this place. City planners looked at several locations along Community Circle, including next to the Animal Adoption Center, before deciding on the location nearer to the Schertz Ball Park. Schertz Executive Director Brian James said that location makes a lot of sense because it offers parking in two places -- near the ballpark on one side and near the skate park on the other.
A dog from the Animal Adoption Center checks out the new dog park.
“We plan to have two handicap-accessible parking places right in front of the entrance gate on the ballpark side,” he said.
and the nearby Baldwin Municipal Complex. The location also has some trees that will provide shade for visitors,” James said.
James said the Schertz Dog Park also will have trash cans and water fountains for dogs and people (a regular water fountain spout for people standing and a lower spout for dogs) and gravel trails for owners to use as they move about the nearly half-acre park.
The City of Schertz was able to save money on the project by using the existing fence behind the Schertz Fire Rescue area and some recycled fence removed from the Schertz Soccer Complex on Maske Road before it went through a $4 million upgrade. City crews were able to do a good part of the work including installing the fence, benches and fake fire hydrants.
“The dog park is a nice addition to the other amenities along Community Circle
Lisa Connolly, president of Homes for Pets, is very excited about the dog park. “The much anticipated doggie playground is coming to fruition this spring! There are reasons for a dog’s human to welcome this into our city,” she said. Those reasons and some advice for pet owners includes: Dogs can socially interact with other humans and dogs in a secure setting, when they may be lone dogs at home. Physical off leash exercise can help curb destructive behavior at home, while stimulating mental activity. Dog people can meet other dog people. Right off the bat, you have something in common! Potential adopters can learn from more experienced continued on page 33
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SCUC Wrestlers Make Statement at State By Amanda Mercer
Eyes closed. Heads bowed. Hands locked. Three young ladies sit in a circle praising God for the path that has led them here and ask for protection as they ready themselves to set foot on the mat and meet their next opponent.
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overed in bruises, cuts and scrapes, these young athletes demonstrate not just a physical talent in the sport of wrestling but also a strong sense of mind and spirit. Much like the program they worked so hard to build from the ground up. Wrestling is a sport that is fairly new to the SCUC school system. Five years ago, Tom Lovett, a teacher and now the wrestling coach at Steele High School, approached Michael Jinks, who was athletic director at the time, requesting to create a program for wrestling within the school. “We had several students who had wrestling experience from other states and local clubs and wanted to see if a wrestling program would be as successful in SCUC as it is in other surrounding districts such as Northeast and Judson ISD,” Lovett said.
When Lovett approached the athletic directors with a proposal to start a wrestling team, he was met with some discouraging news: if he wanted to spearhead this endeavor, he would need to do so on his own time and dollar -- as would the kids. Luckily, Lovett is not an easily defeated man. “Finding a facility to practice in, obtaining practice mats, rallying parents to transport their wrestlers to and from practices and tournaments, requesting local tournament hosts to allow us to compete and start-up costs were major challenges faced in the beginning of building this program,” Lovett said. Five years later, Lovett sits in the stands at the UIL State Wrestling Tourna-
ment awaiting the bid number for any of his wrestlers to appear on the jumbotron. Steele advanced four students to state this year: David Willoughby, Erin Lacy, Chase Kelly and Emmalee Buesinger, all of whom are seniors. “Wrestling has taught me to focus and be disciplined. I want to train and compete at the highest levels and I am ready to start,” Willoughby said.
And start is exactly what this young man did. Willoughby placed second in the state while competing against the top wrestling athletes from all regions of Texas. But getting here wasn’t done alone. Willoughby’s parents have been by his side every step of the way, along with his brother Henry, a sophomore at Steele, who is also on the team. continued on page 30
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“It has truly been a blessing to see David grow, develop and embrace the sport of wrestling. He has learned what it means to take on various challenges and to persevere through them. His accomplishments are amazing, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for him,” said David’s mom, Vickie Willoughby. But Willoughby was not the only student from Steele to place in the top six in the state. Fellow teammate Chase Kelly placed sixth, joining his teammate in the victor’s circle. “Competing at the highest level is the greatest test of one’s character. Wrestling has taught me so much about life,” Kelly said. Much like Willoughby, Kelly was not alone at the tournament, nor during his journey leading up to it. Kelly’s mother, Teresa Kelly, who sits in the stands recording her son’s match, was one of the founding parents of this program that pioneered a path for other young wrestlers to compete and challenge themselves on multiple levels. “Chase and I have worked so hard to grow the sport of wrestling in our local
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community. It really is such a blessing to see how hard work, perseverance and dedication pay off. His time may be over here at Steele but his best wrestling is yet to come in college,” Teresa Kelly said. While the boys of Steele found themselves in the top six, their fellow female teammates were not as fortunate. Buesinger was knocked out during the first rounds of consolation and while Lacy made it to the second round of consolation, she met with defeat during a match with a formidable opponent. “Being at the state tournament was really nervewracking. It was my last competition in my high school career, as well as many other wrestlers, so everyone really wanted to win. It was a great learning experience physically and mentally,” Lacy said. Steele was not the only SCUC school represented at the State UIL Wrestling Tournament this year. Clemens, in only the second year of its program, returned for the second consecutive year as well. Thomas Rogers, better known as Andy by his fellow
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colleagues, is Clemens’ first wrestling coach. Rogers, who was teaching and coaching at Alamo Heights Junior High at the time, was given the scoop by fellow coach and friend Daniel Lengyel that a coaching position would be opening up at Clemens. Lengyel and Rogers first met while Rogers was coaching at Metzger Middle School through clinics the high school hosted for middle school coaches. “During my first year of high school coaching at Wagner, I became closer to all the coaching staff at Wagner. It was then I first saw Danny’s wrestling program, which piqued my interest as a
former Marine with hand-tohand fighting skills. I learned a lot about the sport, techniques, rules and etiquette from Danny that has proved invaluable as I made the transition to a head wrestling coach at Clemens,” Rogers said. When he arrived at Clemens, Lengyel was a welcomed sight “as I was tasked with starting a wrestling program from the ground up.” Rogers didn’t grow up dreaming of coaching. In fact, it wasn’t until he saw a commercial on television he even decided to do so. At the time, he was running a landscaping company, a business endeavor he pursued after spending a year overseas
“Competing at the highest level is the greatest test of one’s character.” Steele Wrestler Chase Kelly at State competition
ens, was the only wrestler from the school to advance to the state level this year. She fought hard and gave it her best, even when she fell to an injury sustained during a match, Quarrels never gave up; she fought with heart, spirit and athleticism until the end. “Wrestling at state was really fun. I was grateful to be there. Last year I didn’t even make it. It was a new experience and gave me all types of feelings. It made me want to push myself through different things. In every match up at state, you had to push yourself to the full exceeding limit so it was pretty hard,” Quarrels said.
fighting in Iraq with his unit in the reserves. When Rogers saw the commercial, he immediately knew teaching was in his future. So he quit the landscaping gig and earned a teaching certificate. Years later, his wrestlers are thankful for the ad. “Rogers is a very good coach. He pushes you hard. Wrestling has made me go past the limits I have set in my mind; I’ve worked through a lot more things now that I’ve been in wrestling,” said Elena Garcia. Garcia, a junior at Clemens who advanced to state last
year, was in attendance at the state tournament, but this time, she was there to cheer on her fellow teammate and friend, Chloe Quarrels. Garcia was injured during her match at regionals, which knocked her out of the running for state.
When Quarrels was asked about her relationship with Coach Rogers, a smile quickly drew across her face as she chuckled through her words. “People call us Ike and Tina because they hated each other practically but still loved one another. That pretty much explains it. It’s like a little war, head on head, but we still love each other,” Quarrels said. The wrestling teams at both Steele and Clemens are a living story of perseverance and heart. A symbol for all this district stands for and strives to instill in its students on a daily basis inside every classroom, one day, one lesson at a time.
Clemen’s wrestler Chloe Quarrels at State Competition
“Last year I was really nervous. I wasn’t in my zone. I didn’t have someone there to help me, like make jokes, make me laugh and help me calm down. I was stressed and nervous. I knew Chloe would do well this year and I wanted to support her so she didn’t feel alone like I did,” Garcia said. Quarrels, a junior at Clemschertzmagazine.com
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FEATUREZ Dog Park cont’d from page 27 Dog people can meet other dog people. Right off the bat, you have something in common! Potential adopters can learn from more experienced humans that are owned by dogs, as to what works and has not worked in training, as well as choosing a new family member from a rescue group or shelter.
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A positive environment can be created through a common interest of those at the park. Typically bicycles, skateboards, and so on are not allowed in dog parks, so will not be a distraction or potential hazard. Make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations before visiting the Schertz Dog Park or any other dog park. Most people know their pet. If you are aware that your dog does not necessarily do well with large or small dogs, or male dogs, or men, or people in uniform, and so on, the dog park scenario may not be the best choice for your canine. If you choose to take your pooch to the park and are not certain how the dog may do, keeping the pet leashed is probably best at first. Even once the animal is free of the leash, be watchful of its contact with other dogs, until you see how your pet and the other tail-waggers react to each other.
Learn about the resources and services available as a resident of Schertz; become familiar with the services different non-profit organizations provide; and gather information on the many boards and commissions that can use your expertise.
Lastly, there is one thing man (and woman’s) best friend just cannot manage by themselves, so if you take advantage of the park, please remember rule # 1...
If your group is interested in participating or you have questions about the event : call Brenda Dennis at; 210-619-1000 or 311 from within the city or email Brenda at bdennis@schertz.com.
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SPD Officer Honored by 100 Club Of Comal County Schertz Police Officer Dallas Hopper was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the 100 Club of Comal County. According to a news story, Hopper rushed to a call on November 21 and found a man in cardiac arrest. Hopper’s life-saving efforts and use of an automated external defibrillator probably saved the man’s life. The 100 Club made the presentation to Hopper and two other recipients during its annual awards dinner in February. In the above photo (L to R) are the 100 Club Exceptional Achievement Awards win-
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Dean Weirtz with the Historical Preservation Committee said the organization recommended the honor after investigating the three properties at 505, 509 and 511 Exchange Street. He gave a brief history of each house. According to available county records, the Landmark Property at 511 Exchange Street was built in 1913. For sometime during its lifetime the home was used for switchboard operations of the Farmers Rural Telephone Company. The company was organized by local area farmers to allow communication between themselves, their suppliers, their doctor, their relatives and friends. Today, the home is privately owned.
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The homes at 505 and 509 Exchange Street were builtd in 1929 and 1926, respectively. Both homes are examples of the best of early 20th century architectural style. The large porches, setbacks, and lot sizes all contributed to their being show pieces of the community in those early days. The home at 505 Exchange was built by the Max and Hulda Samzow family and was occupied by them and their five children. The home is unique to the City in that it has a basement. The home at 509 Exchange Street was once the residence of F. J. Bolton who owned a barber shop on Main Street in Schertz.
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Schertz Trio Marks 70 Years with City City Council, Senior Management, co-workers and others honored three longtime employees with a combined 70 years of service - during the March 3 City Council meeting. Park Foreman Mike Trainor, Assistant Public Works Director Jim Hooks, and Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Harry Hewlett received their legacy pins from City Manager John Kessel to the sound of loud applause. Trainor has 20 years with the City of Schertz while Hooks and Hewlett each have 25 years. Trainor joined the City staff in 1994 in the water division and was a volunteer fire fighter at the same time. He transferred to the Parks Department as Park Foreman in 2002. Trainor
Park Manager Chuck Van Zandt said Mike Trainor “owns a wealth of corporate knowledge gained through his 20 plus year of experience working in various capacities with the City of Schertz.” Hooks started his career with the City in 1989 as a serviceman in the water department. He worked his way through the ranks and was named Assistant Public Works Director in October 2011. He also was a volunteer firefighter in Schertz. Hooks is sort of a flood expert for the City for a number of reasons. During one of the legendary floods to hit Schertz he waded through chest-high water to turn off electricity at a building.
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And he holds state and national accreditation as a certified floodplain manager. Jim also holds licenses as a groundwater treatment operator and wastewater treatment operator.
Hewlett also was a Schertz Volunteer Firefighter - while still in high school at Samuel Clemens. After graduating from Clemens in 1988 he attended the Texas A&M fire school and later went to work fulltime at the Schertz Fire Department in December 1989. He was promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 1998, Fire Captain in 1999 and Battalion Chief in 2011. Fire Chief David Covington said Hewlett has a “Get ‘er Done” spirit and attitude and has taken the initiative to better the department including raising funds and rounding up the talent to a 5-story practice tower at the back of the Schertz Fire Rescue building. Hewlett
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Baldwin Scholarship Application Deadline April 17 The Hal Baldwin Scholarship encourages young people to consider public service and is named after the Schertz mayor who gave 30 years of service to the city. As Schertz residents beginning in the 1960s, Mayor Baldwin and wife Barbara saw the city grow from 5,000 residents to more than 30,000 and become San Antonio’s largest suburban city. Baldwin, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, served Schertz as an assistant city manager, civic volunteer, city councilman and then mayor ( for nearly 17 years). In recognition of Baldwin’s long service, the Schertz City Council established his namesake scholarship to encourage high school seniors (public, private, or home-schooled) who are residents of Schertz to consider public service as a career path. The 2015 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis. The scholarship may be used for tuition or other fees or expenses for any postsecondary school which is accredited by a state, regional, or national accreditation agency and which may be a traditional 2- or 4-year institution or other educational institution offering courses, degrees, or other training suitable to a public service career. Applications for the Baldwin Scholarship can be downloaded from schertz.com or picked up at the following locations: • Within the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex - 1400 Schertz Parkway, Administration – Bldg. No. 2 • City Hall – Bldg. No. 1 • Public Affairs Office –Building No. 5 • Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway Completed applications must be received in the City Manager’s Office (Bldg. No. 2) by 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Residents Tell City Staff Their Budget Priorities In the adjacent photos, Schertz City Manager John Kessel addresses residents and city staff on March 18 during the first of three community meetings for the early stages of the City’s FY 2015-16 budget. At the first meeting at Corbett Junior High School, 12000 Ray Corbett Drive, residents shared budget priority ideas with city staff and heard how citizen participation on a number of committees and a task force are helping shape the budget and possible bond projects. ​ o to Schertz.com for more information and updates on G future community budget meetings.
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Looking Back April
Quote of Note
“History is a point of reference for intelligent conversation” The Intellectual Devotional – American History
Local History
In April 1844, the Schertz and Mergele families travel from Indianola to San Antonio and settle for a year at the Alamo Mission site while awaiting promised assistance from Impresario Henri Castro that never came. Both families fought disease and despair and eventually decided it best that they return to their native Alsace France. Fate interceded and they met Prince Solms of Braunfels who encouraged them to join his colony in New Braunfels, Texas, which they did.
Texas History
Spanish General Alonso de Leon’s expedition finds remains of Fort St. Louis. Fearing French intentions to lay claim to Spanish Territory, the Spanish begin establishing missions and settlements in East Texas (April 2, 1689). In 1731 three East Texas missions (Nuestra Senora Dela Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, San Francisco de la Espada and San Juan Capistrano) moved to San Antonio because of economic troubles.
Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.
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April Events Civic Center: Apr. 2 - Small Business Forum - SCOC Apr. 8 - LifeLine Health Screening Apr. 9 - Community Volunteer Fair Apr. 21 - Schertz Chamber Luncheon Apr. 23 - Resources for Women Dinner/Fundraiser Apr. 24 - Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club Casino Night
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Jubilee July 3-4, 2015
September
SchertzFest September 18-19
October
National Night Out October 6 Trunk or Treat October 31
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April 2015 Thursday, 2
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Wednesday, 8
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Tuesday, 21
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Wednesday, 22
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM Bob Andrews Room Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for more information.
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