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Right now I am thinking May may be the most memorable month to roll around each year. It contains the birthday of my son and mom, my parents anniversary and the date I was suppose to graduate from high school in 1968, but never did. An accident, my fault, kept me and two buddies from getting our diplomas that night. And May 1, 2002, was the day my wife and I finished up our 30th anniversary tour of the British Isles in London. Yup, May is a month of many memories in the McCollough mansion.
And hopefully the May issue of Schertz Magazine will help create some nice memories for readers from our selection of stories and photos, several of which have a Circle Of Life quality. Start first with the poignant story of a Legacy Mustang that has played a recurring role for three generations of a local family. More than 20 years ago the car was a bonding project for a son and dad and today that son is a dad who will restore the same car with his young son. You won’t want to miss this one. And for a “mile-wide smile” don’t miss our “Boomerang Buffs” yarn about Clemens High
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new one. It feels like home with dishes that taste like home cooking. No surprise there... everyone is family at Abel’s Diner.
One of the boomer teacher’s comments about adjusting to calling former teachers by first name is priceless.
Also look for stories on the Clemens basketball team and its shining season, a partnership of the City’s Historic Preservation Commission and the SCUC ISD to help students learn about Schertz history through art, stories and other ways, and BVYA’s Opening Day that signals spring in these parts with Youth baseball and softball.
Next enjoy the saga of Abel’s Diner, an iconic eatery in Schertz, that recently moved to a new location in town, a short distance away. The popular restaurant on the IH-35 frontage road just north of FM 3009 has been serving several generations of local and out-of-town customers for 24 years. Abel and Armida Gomez and their family have adopted Schertz and the City has adopted them. You could feel that at their longtime location and now at their
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Abel and Armida Gomez of Abel’s Diner stand in their new location. The iconic restaurant was located in its previous spot for 24 years and now has more room to serve new and longtime customers.
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TOWNZ Schertz KOC Served Thousands of Fish Dinners in Lent Brother Jose Rodriguez of the Schertz Knights of Columbus Council 6358 takes an order during a Friday Fish Fry. During the past four years the Council has sponsored a community Fish Fry during each Friday of Lent. The Knights served more than 500 meals every Friday during this year’s Lenten season. Proceeds are donated to support various programs in the local community.
Sweet Savanna Hog Wild Fundraiser May 9 The 3rd Annual Sweet Savanna Hog Wild Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 509 Schertz Pkwy in Schertz. The Sweet Savanna Hog Wild is a non-profit organization that was set up in memory of Savanna Kindt.
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Savanna was a graduate of Steele High School in 2011 and killed in a car accident 5 days after graduation. Savanna was supposed to attend San Angelo University in the fall to study to become a large animal veterinarian. The goal of the organization is to keep Savanna’s pas-
sions alive. She was a member of the Cibolo Creek FFA and raised pigs as well as fosters numerous animals for Home for Pets. Proceeds from the event go to support the local FFA and 4-H students in Guadalupe County. Last year the non-profit organization gave away around $20,000
to help students who raised and will be raising animals in FFA and 4-H For more information call Diana Kindt at 210-5734874.
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Schertz Magazine in the Desert James and Cindy Biggerstaff took Schertz Magazine along when they participated at at the Bataan Death March event in White Sands, NM in March. Take Schertz Magazine with you on your trip.
Wilenchik Walk Raises Funds for CTRC The March 7, 2015 Wilenchik Walk for Life 5K Walk/Fun Run raised $9,089 for the University of Texas Health Science Center’s Cancer Therapy & Research (CTRC). As shown above – a check was presented during the April 14 Schertz City Council Meeting. From left are:
Mary Spence, Schertz Events Manager; Sheri Ortiz, CTRC Sr. Director of Development; Elizabeth Diaz, CTRC Physician Assistant; Mrs. Valerie Wilenchik, widow of former City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik (who was taken by cancer); Dr. Steve Weitman,
CTRC Associate Director for Clinical Research; and Schertz Mayor Michael Carpenter. In the past seven years the Wilenchik Walk has raised more than $150,000 for CTRC. schertzmagazine.com
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May 2015 Library Events
Meet the Author: Janice Woods Windle
The Book Ends Library Book Club invites you to attend an author discussion with Janice Woods Windle. She is the author of historical fiction and will do a presentation of her book titled True Women. Light refreshments and a few autographed copies of her book will be provided. This program will be on Thursday May 14th at 6:30 PM in Meeting Room 1. Please pre-register via telephone (210) 619-1700 or online at schertzlibrary.org/calendar.
Baseball Story time
The Schertz Public Library and the Guadalupe County Community Symposium are proud to co-sponsor the 4th Annual Sam and Jennie Selig Memorial Symposium, an event to highlight children’s books that are designed to promote understanding and respect for diverse groups. Local Texas author K Wendt will visit the Children’s Program Room on Wednesday, May 20th at 10:30 AM to share her book, Susie. Wendt‘s book tells the story of a father and daughter’s mutual love for baseball. Join us for a special story time and some yummy snacks. Wear your favorite baseball team’s jersey to show your team spirit.
Youth, Teen, & Adult Summer Reading Clubs
Summer is rapidly approaching which means it’s time for our annual Summer Reading Program at the Schertz Public Library. The library has a reading program for all ages, young, old, and in-between. The main theme this summer is Superheroes and each program will have unique activities and reading incentives that correspond. We look forward to another exciting summer at the library!
Summer Reading Registration Open House Saturday June 6th we will be holding a one day early registration open house from 12-3 PM in Meeting Room 2. Summer Reading Club will officially kick-off Friday June 12th and will run until Friday July 31st! For more information, contact the Schertz Public Library at: 210-6191700 or check our online calendar of eventsschertzlibrary.org/calendar
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Clemens Grads Lead the Way!
Jazz N’ Blues in the Park 2015 showcased local talent on stage in Pickrell Park Saturday, April 11. The all-day event included performances by Stone Wolf, Ken Slavin, the Anthony Wright Band, Wasabi Big Band and Jimmy Spacek featuring the Westside Horns and special guest Catherine Denise. Three Samuel Clemens graduates, Class of 1992Rudy Estrada, Class of 1993-Kris Kimura and Class of 2014-Anthony Wright, were among the talent that kept attendees clapping, snapping fingers and tapping feet to the sounds of jazz and blues. The day began with a Wipe & Shine Car Show along Aero Ave. Mother Nature put her stamp on the morning with light
showers, keeping many vehicles safely covered in their garages. A mix of latemodel and current vehicles was displayed. Congratulations to the Beardsley Family on their People’s Choice Award. The show opened at 1:00 PM with live music. Luckily, the rain held off most of the day and attendees enjoyed a great selection from food truck vendors along with craft beer selections from Texas and domestic beer and wine. Hosted by the Schertz Parks & Recreation Foundation and the City of Schertz, 2015 marks the third year for the event. A photo slideshow of the event is at www.visitschertz.com.
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Chamber Calendar The Chamber Monthly Luncheon will be on May 19th from 11:30am - 1:00 pm at the Schertz Civic Center. We will feature guest Colonel Matthew Isler, Commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing on RAFB who will speak on Mission, Operations, and Community Partnership. Please RSVP your attendance by May 12th. *General Admission $28 and $18 for Chamber Members.
The Chamber After Hours Mixer will be hosted May 21st from 5:30 7:00 pm at HEB in Schertz located at 17460 IH35 North. Join us for food, fun, networking, and a chance to win Chamber CASH! *General Attendance $10, Chamber Members FREE!
The Schertz Chamber of Commerce continues to grow with new Members! Please help us welcome the following new Members to our community:
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Classy Glow LLC HEB 3 Double-O Nine Restaurant & Bar TelePacific Communications Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Circle of Cancer Care Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club Zeno Imaging Pit Crew Grill Cleaning Service Alba Wellness Inc.
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​The Schertz Shootout will be on May 14th at the Schertz Civic Center from 5:30-7:30pm. Up to 96 area businesses will take part in a speed networking event, designed to develop your 15 second elevator speech! Food, beverages and prize drawings as well. Spaces are going fast so call 566-9000 to reserve your spot now! General Admission is $30 and Schertz Chamber Members are $20.
The Schertz Chamber of Commerce promotes business networking, marketing, advocacy and more! Join our membership by going online at schertzchamber.org or call our offices at 210-566-9000
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Legacy Mustang To Run Again By Jesus R. Garcia
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father playing catch with his son is the hallmark image that comes to mind when we think of a father and son bonding moment. But what if instead of throwing a baseball or football they were turning a socket wrench or sanding down a piece of sheet metal. You do not have to be a devoted auto enthusiast to understand that a car is not always just two tons of steel and glass, it can be a rolling time capsule filled with memories or sentimental value. Most of us can remember our first car or what our parents drove while we were growing up, and for some of us, seeing an identical car from our youth can
trigger a wave of memories that flood our minds the moment we lay eyes on it. Very few people get a chance to relive their youth
or bring a piece of it back to life - Marc Bane is fortunate to be one of those people.
paycheck to the shop to pay for parts to restore his Mustang.
For Marc’s 17th birthday in 1990, he and his dad, James Bruce Bane, purchased a 1967 Mustang for $500 with plans to restore it. Marc worked at a local auto parts store and body shop at the time and would return his
Over the course of a year, Marc and his dad completely restored the car together and brought new life to a Mustang that would have otherwise been sent to the crusher and recycled into soda cans. In 1992, however, Marc was forced to part ways with his blue steel horse after his father passed away. Marc never forgot about his blue Mustang. His memory cont’d on page 20
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took a back seat when he started a family and had a son named James (in honor of Marc’s dad) who is growing up to share Marc’s passion for cars just like his grandfather and great grandfather. “I wanted a car that James and I could restore together, just as I did with my father. More than anything, I wanted my old Mustang that we could restore together,” Marc said Seven-year-old James’ passion for automobiles continues to grow. “He told me he wants a Mustang to be his first car,” Marc said with smile.
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James wants to restore a car just like his father and grandfather did all those years ago, but before that could happen, a number of amazing things had to happen - and they did. Marc’s memory of his blue Mustang was dusted off and the idea of finding that Mustang became a quest. Call it destiny or luck, but he was able to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the Mustang in a 24-year-old insurance card that he found stored in his grandfather’s tool box. Using the VIN he was able to track down the last time the car had been
registered, which was in 1995. Now he had a name of the last known owner of the Mustang, and using social media, Marc was able to find and get in contact with the person who hopefully still had his Mustang.
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Abel’s Diner Gets New Home By Jim and Diana Webb
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bel and Armida Gomez opened Abel’s Diner in Schertz 24 years ago in a small shopping area near the northwest corner of the intersection of IH-35 and FM 3009. Abel grew up in San Marcos; Armida is from Corpus Christi. They met at church in Corpus Christi where Abel was studying restaurant management at Del Mar College. About a year later, they married during a semester break.
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The mother of one of Abel’s teachers at Del Mar owned a restaurant in Schertz that was being vacated by the current tenants in the summer of 1990. Teacher Pat Olson knew of Abel’s intense interest in owning a restaurant and contacted him to see if he might be interested in this opportunity in Schertz. Abel and Armida had about two weeks to make up their minds. After much deliberation and praying, they decided to take the risk and start their
own restaurant. So Abel quit his restaurant job in Corpus Christi and, just one month after their daughter’s first birthday, the family headed north. Abel and Armida relocated to San Marcos, initially living with relatives and commuting up and down IH-35, while they got their new restaurant up and running. The young couple began their site preparation in September 1990 and opened the doors to customers in March of 1991.
The new eatery had a staff of three. Abel was the cook, Armida was the waitress, dishwasher, and a myriad of other jobs and Abel’s brother-inlaw rounded out the crew. From the very beginning, the secret to the diner’s success has been favorable customer word-of-mouth recommendations. Armida recalls how customers would enter the diner on their first visit and just be surprised that it was a restaurant and that it was open. When they left, they commented on the high quality of the food and the service. Armida and Abel would park their cars so that they were visible from the highway so people would know there was somebody there. For nearly a quarter century, the business grew and prospered. Today, it employs about 40 people. The Gomezes treat their staff as family and are very proud of the staff ’s reputation for providing superb customer service. Abel said he emphasizes to the student staff members that school and their grades come first. He does not want work requirements to detract from their success in school as he realizes just how important such success is to their future endeavors. Abel’s Diner has many second generation families now coming to eat. Many
customers come in on a regular basis; some once a day and others who eat two or even three meals there daily. Staff members know many of these customers by name and also know their favorite and/or usual order. The customers appreciate this and sing the praises of the wonderful staff boasting about how attentive and friendly they are to customers. Further evidence of the customers loyalty to the diner can be found on a Sunday morning when there are more than a dozen people in line outside the entrance. We interviewed several of these folks and all shared similar remarks about why they were there. Most were long-term customers; several brought visitors or friends who were there for the first time. All talked about the deliciousness of the food and the friendliness and efficiency of the wait staff. Most were excited about the relocation of the restaurant and the extra space that comes with it. We asked Armida about the recipes used in the diner and whether they were family secrets. She said many were simply just good Texas food and others were some Abel learned when he worked in several fine rescont’d on page 24 schertzmagazine.com
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taurants in Corpus Christi. The restaurateurs strive for an appealing variety of foods on their menu so that there typically is something for everyone. The original location was tight on space, so the staff has learned to choreograph their movements so everyone knows where they are to be and when to minimize roadblocks. Abel is the chief chef. Normally there are three cooks on duty and each does his own food preparation. They are familiar with each other’s work patterns and manage to turn out delicious meal after delicious meal, from opening until close. Abel and Armida have three children -- daughters Rose and Anne Marie, and son, Adam -- who have worked in the diner at a variety of jobs. Abel jokes that it’s a real family business and Armida adds that their oneyear-old grandson, Julius, is learning to entertain customers by making music using pots and pans.
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Abel and Armida are thankful for the support family members have provided and continue to provide. Abel’s nephew Rene De La Cruz and his brother-inlaw Alex De La Cruz have played key roles in making the diner a success. The Gomezes had been looking for an appropriate opportunity to relocate for many years. They selected their new location, 17327 I-35 North, Suite 200, because it offered many of the amenities they were seeking. These included more space overall (a total of 3700 square feet), larger kitchen and dining areas, improved parking, better access for disabled customers, and larger restroom facilities. And a big plus for everyone -- the new location is just a half-mile south of the old site and still adjacent to the IH-35 frontage road. Abel and Armida felt it was important to remain near their existing customer base.
Abel and Armida opened the new location on April 18 and filled up fast with enthusiastic customers. They intend to continue all the good things customers have come to expect and to offer some new items and experiences at the appropriate time in the future. The Gomez family is excited about having the additional space that, among other things, will make it easier
for families to enjoy the diner. To Abel and Armida, the family unit is an essential part of an effective community. They are very enthused about their new diner and are looking forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that await them.
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Top Row (Left to Right): Coach James Rabon, Jaron Haygood, Devin Kearns, Cayne Edwards, Devante Ford, Anthony Gates, Nuwachyah Hawkins, D’corrin Kirby, Coach Cliff Ellis Bottom Row (Left to Right): Jalon Gates, Rudy Peralez, Samuel Kearns, Darrell Harris, Frank Harris, Mitchell McMullen, Ernesto Castillo, Sebastian Ruiz . Photo Courtesy of Baldwin Prolab
Buffs Basketball Team Has Shining Season EDITOR’S NOTE - The Clemens Boys Basketball team made its second straight trip to the state tournament on March 13 in the Alamodome and lost to Clear Lake 78-69. The Buffs had a stellar season that included winning the Region IV-6A Championship. Most team members were interviewed before the last game. By Allyson Ortegon Clemens High School Student Journalist
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nother year, another set of victories -- this year’s Clemens High School Boys Varsity Basketball team excelled yet again in their season. Similar to last year, the boys were district champs and earned the Region 4 6A title. The Buffs basketball team replicated its winning streak from last year, while making changes in their play and season as a whole. “We are miles ahead of where we were,” said junior Jalon Gates before the last game. “Last year, we just went along and enjoyed the ride; this year we know what we are capable of, and we know what we can achieve and that’s what we’re working for.” The players said Coach Cliff Ellis’
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training is much the same as last year, which can be seen by the similar results the team has achieved. “We have a process that we follow each year, and when we trust and buy into the process we are successful,” senior Devin Kearns said. The boys stepped up to the competition at each game they played and because of their confidence and coaching, experienced little
adversity in their season. “We haven’t had many struggles this season. We really play through a certain system and end up having our success come from it,” senior Mitchell McMullen said. The players faced difficult opponents this season, and through the tough times they are able to rely on each other for support and guidance on and off the court. “[Leadership] comes from each and every last one of us. We have a lot of seniors that help us, but I think since most of us are returning varsity this year; we all step up and fill a leadership role,” Gates said. While the team faced many formidable opponents, the boys expected the toughest opponents to come in the playoffs. “Those games will be the ones we have to play in order to get to state. They should be good and tough ones,” junior Sam Kearns said.
The players also faced new teams in the move to 6A and transitioned with ease as they took the regional title for the second consecutive year. “The move hasn’t affected us much even though there is greater competition. We still have had a good season and didn’t struggle too much with any one opponent,” junior Devante Ford said. The games are famous for the level of excitement; the players confess to the positive impact the fans have on them as they are able to hear the roar of support on the court. “When we go on the road, other teams greet us with snide comments. But when we are at home it is the exact opposite. We get so much support; so many people come out to cheer us on, and the crowd is one of the best parts,” senior Nano Castillo said. The boys achieved their goal of making it back to the state championship tournament as they competed in the state semifinals at the Alamodome. “It was a great experience, even though it didn’t come out the way we wanted at the state tournament, it will be something all of us will always remember,” McMullen said after the last game of a memorable season.
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Boomerang Buffs Make Clemens Comeback
By Claudia Pharr Clemens High School Student Journalist
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ost high school graduates leave their alma mater behind after their teenage days. However, for some teachers at Samuel Clemens High School, a return to their old school has earned them the nickname “Boomerang Buffs” - a nod to the school mascot Buffalo.
At least 10 Clemens faculty members are former students who now have students of their own at the high school named after a great American author. We profiled three of those. Quite a bit has changed at Clemens, from the addition of a new science wing to a complete change in administration. As Marc
They’ve returned to give back and share with students what they learned from their high school experience.
“When I went to high school this would have never happened,” Thornton said, pointing to his arms covered in art.
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Anthony Thornton, a U.S. history teacher at Clemens who was once a student said, “Administration has become much more progressive -- which is really something I am grateful for.” Thornton is popular with his students.
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For Clemens, a school built in 1967, progressive change is a good thing. For example, a few years ago, administration changed its policy on staff being able to show tattoos.
They seem to better connect to students,” he said, adding school pride and school spirit are stronger than ever among students. Lisa Colwell, the new Belles and Stars dance team coach, has an opinion on how Clemens has changed that many students can relate to. “There’s way more students! I don’t remember the hallways being as crowded as they are now. After rezoning (changing school attendance boundaries), we
According to Matthew Ramirez, an English teacher who also “boomeranged” back to Clemens, there is a lot that is different from his student days, but also traditions that can make him nostalgic. “Admin and teachers are younger and more diverse. Ramirez
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have also grown significantly in student population.” But a lot at Clemens has remained the same, the boomerangs say. According to Thornton, a former member of the always popular Buff drumline, “our drumline is still live ... the cadence for what
larities from when she was a student. “Many of our pep rally tradition are decades old. For example, the chanting of ‘SC you know’ at pep rallies and football games,” Colwell said. “During the first pep rally this year, when the whole school was chanting that, it brought a huge smile to my face. The tradition lives on,” she said.
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they play at pep rallies is what we played in the ’80s. If there is one thing Buffaloes don’t lack, it’s tradition.” And Colwell sees the simi-
Ramirez said: “Our enormous sense of school pride is one thing that really defines students and staff of Clemens. The participacontinued on page 30
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FEATUREZ Boomerang Buffs cont’d from page 29 tion and energy during the games and pep rallies is off the charts.” From generation to generation Buffalo pride transcends time. One thing boomerang teachers pride themselves on is their ability to connect with their students on a different level.
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And Colwell added this: “I was a member of both of the dance teams here so I understand the traditions they hold and the mean1:16 PM ing behind them. Knowing traditions and why they are so important to Samuel Clemens students is something highly valued by all Buffaloes.” Understanding what its like to be in their students shoes is another benefit, according to Colwell. “I know this is the foundation of their possible dance careers and I want to fill them with the most knowledge possible.” This kind of understanding is what makes these teachers so relatable to students. For Ramirez, it’s more than just sharing traditions though. “At the very least, my coming back serves as an example to them. I was shaped by my teachers here, and I wouldn’t be back nor
would I be capable as a teacher without them.” Ramirez said “having been a Buff ” resonates with his students and has a positive impact on their learning environment. “It tells students that the teachers here care and can truly shape a student into something meaningful.This kind of care is what really speaks to students.” And, according to these boomerang teachers, it’s how Samuel Clemens becomes a part of them. Ramirez said, “As students, Clemens leaves a mark on us. Just look at how many former students come back to teach or just to see former teachers. These teachers who have returned to their alma mater are proof of the impact being a Buffalo has. “That’s the mark of an important beacon in our lives, and a place with a culture that cares. The teachers here care. And if I can apply anything I learned as a student to my job as a teacher it is how to be caring,” Ramirez said. Colwell captured the spirit of Buffalo pride as she said, “It really is an amazing high school. From the perspec-
tive of a student and then a teacher, this school prides itself on positive spirit and really doing whatever it takes to make the students successful.” These teachers understand what it means to be a student and apply that to being a better teacher. Each Boomerang teacher interviewed for this story had interesting reasons for returning to the hallowed halls of Clemens. Colwell said: “I returned to Clemens to teach because I believe in the system here and know that I have the power to make an impact on my students’ futures. Clemens molded the person I am today and I am happy to give back to the school.” Thornton said: “I returned to Clemens to provide students with a homegrown example of success. I am tattooed up, a former military serviceman, and a college grad with honors. I wanted to show the kids that perception is everything and only credentials can alter perception.
“I also wanted to share the history of the area, as well as be a guide for them during this uncertain time of high school. Finally, I wanted to teach in an area familiar, developing, and full of promise. Once a Buff, Always a Buff rings true here,” Thornton said. Ramirez had a very practical reason for returning, but found more reasons, some humorous, after he got to Clemens. “Initially, I was desperate for a teacher job, and subbing was becoming likely. When the position opened up at Clemens - because I went here - it seemed likely they (the school district) would take a fresh-out-of-college teacher. “Coming back was definitely awkward at first. I had to learn to call some of my former teachers by their first name! Trust me, it takes some getting used to. However, we grow so much in 10 years that our time as a teenager, while certainly an integral part of ourselves, is almost removed from ourselves,” he said.
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SCUC Student Artists Showcase Schertz History By Jim and Diana Webb
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group dedicated to preserving the past and another focused on educating present and future generations have joined forces on a community project that does both. The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) and the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) succeed in making local history fun, interesting and family friendly with an art/essay contest and more. The project’s main goal is for students to learn about local history and express their understanding of that history through writing and art work. The SHPC expressed its desire to work with the school district more than a year ago as part of an expanded strategy.
One of the major objectives of SHPC for 2015 is to extend outreach to the SCUCISD and to its students. Toward that end, a SHPC subcommittee began working on this project. Barbara Hall, Jim Webb (co-author of this article) and Schertz City Secretary Brenda Dennis contacted Dr. Greg Gibson, SCUCISD superintendent, to arrange a meeting to begin discussions on the outreach program. In what would turn out to be the catalyst for the project’s success, Dr. Gibson connected the subcommittee members with the district’s social studies coordinator Rebecca (Becky) Williams. The initial meeting of this merged group took place in late July, 2014. SHPC members shared the committee’s ideas on ways for the school district and the SHPC to interact and the city secretary shared ideas on educating students about local government/city government. Williams shared ideas about collaborative projects she thought would be beneficial to all stakeholder groups. At its next meeting in October, 2014, the group agreed to focus on three student activities for the current school year – an art (with an accompanying essay) contest, a continued on page 35 schertzmagazine.com
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tour of some local historical sites, and planning for selected students to serve as “city council members for a day.” The committee’s immediate focus became the art/essay contest. The art/essay contest theme was “how my local area’s history affects my present and future.” Competing students were required to submit an
More than 50 entries were submitted for the contest. Evaluation of the students’ work occurred on March 2. The judges included the four planning committee members, SCUCISD staff members, SHPC committee members and Williams’ mom, a retired elementary school teacher!! They were divided into small groups and, first, using the scoring rubrics,
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was chosen to receive the designated awards. The winners were honored and recognized at the March 24 City Council meeting, which was packed with an overflow crowd of proud parents, siblings, teachers and other student supporters. The winning art projects were displayed on a table at the entrance to the meeting chamber for everyone to see. All 15 students, along with family and friends, attended the meeting.
her artwork was displayed on a large screen so everyone could see what the student had created. The first-place winners, Theresa Phan (grades 9-12), Dakota Dickerson (grades 5-6), Joshua Bremer (grades 3-4), and Davis Refienberg (grades K-2) were brought forward first. Next came the secondplace winners and the third-place winners. At the podium, each of the 15 award winners was congratulated by Mayor Michael Carpenter, received
Dean Weirtz addresses City Council about the project.
original artwork and an accompanying essay that explained how their art work met the contest theme. Entries were evaluated by grade levels: kindergarten – 2nd, 3rd – 4th, 5th - 6th, 7th - 8th, and 9th - 12th. Completed projects had to be submitted by February 20. While interested students were working on their submissions, Williams developed scoring rubrics, by grade level categories, for both the art and the essay portions of the competition.
evaluated the essays by grade level categories. To ensure anonymity during the judging, students were identified solely by a unique number assigned to the two parts of their work. After the judging was completed on the essays, judges then evaluated the art entries. The scores a student received for each component were totaled, and the first-, second-, and third-place winners in each grade category were identified. Where there were tied scores for any of the winning places, each student
Several veteran City Council meeting attendees commented that the room had never been so full! When SHPC chairperson Dean Weirtz announced each winner’s name, his/
a certificate of achievement from SCUCISD superintendent Dr. Gibson, and were presented with a trophy by SHPC representative Jim Webb. continued on page 42
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Former City Employees Honored in Remembrance Day For the 19th time at the beginning of Spring, the City of Schertz stopped to remember and honor some of its former staff members who contributed to building our community before they passed away.
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The event was held at a stone memorial to the late employees at 10 Commercial Place near the Public Works Department. Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale (standing in the above picture) spoke about those being honored and said a number of them were his mentors and guides when first joined the city staff many years ago. Mayor Michael Carpenter also praised the legacy of the people whose names are on the memorial. Others in attendance included City Councilmembers Jim Fowler and Robin Thompson and dozens of city employees from most departments.
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Local Man Honored For Helping Others
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On March 24, the Schertz City Council Honored a stellar citizen named Arthur Mancinas. A proclamation signed by Mayor Michael Carpenter spelled out some of the many selfless acts Mancinas has done for a grateful community. The proclamation states: WHEREAS, Arthur Mancinas, is a resident of Schertz and the Woodland Oaks Subdivision; and WHEREAS, he always generously avails himself to his neighbors, friends, and community; and WHEREAS, Arthur regularly assists an invalid neighbor in transferring him from his car to his house and vice versa, in spite of his own bad back, and; WHEREAS, Arthur is known for helping everyone in his neighborhood who is in need, including working on their cars, replacing appliances, and whatever one needs assistance with, and; WHEREAS, Arthur has saved his Homeowners Association a significant amount of money in regard to the repair of the subdivision’s public swimming pool, and; WHEREAS, he once won a new Mazda vehicle and subsequently donated it to his high school for them to use as a fund raising project, and; WHEREAS, Arthur unselfishly volunteers his free time to the Texas Youth Hunting program, and; WHEREAS, after a recent fire in the his neighborhood, Arthur went out and purchased numerous clothing items for the children of the victim’s household, and;
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor of the City of Schertz, Texas, do hereby call upon all citizens of Schertz to join in the celebration of Arthur’s many contributions to his neighborhood and community and declare the 24th Day of March as “Arthur Mancinas Day”. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of Schertz to be affixed this 24th day of March, 2015, Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor.
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was his Mustang. When the owner found out why Marc wanted the Mustang back, he refused to take any form of payment and returned the Mustang to its former owner in exchange for updates on the Mustang’s renovation. It didn’t take long before the car community that Marc belongs heard about the father-son “Project Car” and wanted to help. The close-knit car community started donating parts in order to help restore the Mustang. That goes to show that car enthusiasts can be some of the most generous people out there, and always try to help each other out. James will be turning eight this year and the Mustang will be his birthday present. The Mustang is already being taken apart in order to begin the restoration process. James is in charge of figuring out the future for the Mustang as far as engine, transmission, and color choice for the car. Marc says he is lucky he has eight more years to finish the car before James can legally drive it. Marc and his father restored this car over 20 years ago, and now Marc has the same opportunity to restore the same car with his own son. Not only is Marc reliving the memories he spent with his father, but he gets to create new memories with his son at the same time. This 1967 Ford Mustang is no longer, just a car, it is a drivable photo album that will keep the spirit of Marc’s father and grandfather alive in the heart of that Mustang’s engine when it fires up at the hands of James’ hard work and passion for the hobby.
While these presentations were occurring, the chamber was lit up by the flashes from the many cameras and cell phones being used to capture the excitement of the moment. Many in attendance remarked that the council chamber had seldom been the site for so much joy and accomplishment. At the same time the art contest was underway, another collaboration project between SHPC and the Clemens High School National Honor Society (NHS) was in progress. In this endeavor, a group of Clemens High School NHS students, led by Suzanna Anthony, and under the supervision of SCUCISD gifted and talented coordinator Mary Holman, designed a framework for and conducted interviews of selected Schertz senior citizens in search of stories reflective of a lasting legacy and historically rich life experiences. A compilation of these interviews will be included in a soon to be published SHPC photo book titled: “Schertz, Texas - A Photo History.” The SHPC/SCUCISD committee’s focus now turns to the tour of historical
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sites, which was scheduled to take place in May and involve students in the gifted/talented program at Corbett Junior High School. Weirtz will be the tour guide and provide the narration and other SHPC members will be along to help answer students’ questions throughout the tour. The school district is providing the bus transportation, and Williams and other SCUCISD faculty members will accompany the students on the tour. The committee decided to initiate the city government part of the project in the 2015-16 school year to allow ample time for coordinating City Council schedules with school and student schedules. Planning meetings on this activity are ongoing. The partnership between the City of Schertz, the SHPC, and the SCUCISD promises to enhance not only the students’ learning experiences, but also their understanding of local history and of the role played by city government in a citizen’s life.
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May Events Civic Center: Schertz Magazine is such a great resource for outreach, education, networking and advertising. We have been so pleased with the exposure and responses we received from the recent article about our new community as featured in the March issue. Not only is the distribution range of the magazine helpful to our outreach goals, the ability to use the magazine as a marketing tool in our outreach efforts is fantastic. Other news media entities have even contacted us to find out more about us because they read about us in Schertz Magazine! With all the positive response, we placed an ad in the April issue and are, again, receiving inquiries for residency options in our community – and we aren’t even open yet! Great advertising venue! Thank you to all the staff at Schertz Magazine and to the city for a “Job Well Done!” Legacy at Forest Ridge is very proud to participate with a magazine of this quality and very happy with the range of exposure it affords! Cyndi Pressler Community Relations Director, Legacy at Forest Ridge
May 2-3 - SABS Bead and Jewelry Show May 7 - Schertz Sweetheart Court Coronation May 14 - Schertz Chamber Annual Shoot-Out Networking May 16 - OLPH CYO Fundraiser May 19 - Schertz Chamber Luncheon May 20 - Lone Star Rail District Public Meeting May 23 - USA SAMBO Tournament May 25 - CLOSED Memorial Day May 27 - TXDOT IH-35 PEL Study Public Meeting
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Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament November 6 Schertz Chamber Of Commerce Banquet November 13 Steve Simonson Volunteer of the Year and Boards and Commission Recognition TBA Turkey Trot November 27
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Quote of Note “History provides the record of the challenges and the triumphs of generations past from which we are given insights as to the potential dangers and the rewards of certain decisions and acts.” The Intellectual Devotional – American History
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The first post office was established in Schertz on May 23, 1884. On May 9, 1962, the post office building on Main Street was dedicated.
Texas History
Mission San Antonio de Valero was founded by Franciscan Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares (May 1, 1718) and four days later nearby San Antonio de Bexar Presidio and its civil settlement were established. Mexican General Santa Anna and Texas’ provisional president David Burnet sign two treaties of Velasco – one public, the other secret- ending the Texas Revolution (May 14, 1836). The treaties were, however, violated by both sides. Texas independence was not recognized by Mexico and Texas’ boundary was not determined until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which ended the Mexican War in 1848
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