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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Jim Fowler Councilmember Grumpy Azzoz Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Sr. Councilmember Robin Thompson Councilmember
Executive Team John Kessel City Manager Brian James Executive Director Dudley Wait Executive Director Bob Cantu Executive Director Kyle Kinateder Executive Director
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By Chuck McCollough, Editor
32 Years and counting...!
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Chuck McCollough Editor Melissa Geedman Marketing & Communications Specialist Alexis Souza Graphic Design/Art Direction Lucille Sims Thomas Copy Editor Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Office Manager Mary Spence Events Manager
Contributing Writers Chuck McCollough, Lucille Sims Thomas, Richard Erickson, Amanda Mercer, Allyson Ortegon, Claudia Pharr,Jesus R. Garcia, Kari Bridges, Jim Webb, Stan Leland, Wendy Kinkade, Taryn McGillivray, Aubrey Parke, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa, Rudy Arispe, Mike Harris, Chris Meek, Tom Lovett, Kaylie Kennedy. Contributing Photographers Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Joshua Nolden, Mary Oakes, Diana Webb, Bryan Tobias, Mike Harris, Beverly McCollough, Ross Dye, Marc Bane, Michael Carpenter, Joe Herczeg, Kari Bridges, Catherine White, Elizabeth Leland, Rudy Ornelas, Samuel Rhodes, Linda Klepper, Amanda Mercer, Calvin True, Elysia Santoya, Alyson Garcia, Erin True, Lisa Green, Kaylie Kennedy, Mike Bowers, Fiona Scoggin, Ethan Bookout, Terrell Mitchell, Cindy Kelleher, Aaron Davis. 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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If we see a groundhog come out of its burrow on February 2 and he sees his shadow, we don’t worry about another six weeks of winter. Down here we can have summer and winter on the same day in the second month of the year. February also means the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and tourists from colder climates getting all excited about seeing cows, cowboys and cowgirls. It’s hard not to chuckle because we see cows, cowboys and cowgirls often and throughout the year. In that spirit of – we do things our way down here – the
February issue of Schertz Magazine presents a New Year’s serving of interesting stories and photos. Start with the city department that is old and new at the same time. In June, Schertz Fire Rescue marks its 60th anniversary of protecting the community. And in December of 2016, if all goes as planned, a shiny new fire engine will roll into town for Station No. 2 on IH-35 – just in time for Christmas. And that is just part of many things going on in the City of Schertz’s oldest Public Safety Department. Be sure to check it out.
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Speaking of SFR, be sure to catch our story on new Assistant Fire Chief Cade Long and the experience he brings to the department. And to round out our trio of stories about SFR, read how it all began back in 1956 when the good citizens of Schertz banned together to create a volunteer department. Next, look for a story that reflects the longtime and legendary retired military community in the Schertz area. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8315 was established on August 30, 1946 along FM 78 making this year the 70th anniversary of the post. The 462 men and women members represent veterans from WWII to the current Operation Enduring Freedom. Each month new
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members join – adding new energy to the post. The local VFW is a big supporter of the Schertz Veterans Memorial Plaza and all veterans in this area and beyond. And they have bragging rights to one special thing – they are the only folks in town with a U.S. Army tank in their driveway. Also, look for stories about local students learning more about local history, trail riders coming to town, how the Blue Santa program made a lot of families and kids happy at Christmas, and the annual spring clean-up is coming. All that and more in your source for hometown news - Schertz Magazine.
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Trail Riders Coming February 11 Polish the boots, dust off the cowboy hat and save the date -- Trail Riders are headed here Thursday, February 11. The Greater Randolph Area Trail Riders (GRA-Trails) and the Kerr County Trailer Riders will be in Schertz’ Pickrell Park for a western chow down lunch around noon.
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The Olive Garden and H-E-B will host the Trail Riders with a warm bowl of soup and bread. Schertz residents have welcomed the two groups annually as they mosey on through these parts en route to the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Here’s a chance to see muledrawn covered wagons, cowboys and cowgirls big and small and maybe even pet a horse. For more information on the ride-throughs and chow-down, call (210) 619-1000 or 311.
Blue Santa Provides Holiday Cheer By Esther Mendoza In December, the Schertz Police Department Blue Santa program was able to provide happy holidays to 47 families and 126 children. We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their support:
Northcliffe Golf Course, Walmart on FM 3009, ABCD Pediatrics, Caterpillar, Schertz Bank & Trust, McGarrell Orthodontics, Schertz Public Library, SCUCISD schools, GVEC, Texas Utility Engineering, Beck Landfill, Roadrunner Towing, Guadalupe County
Constables Office (Pct. 3), and Victory Sports Park. Also a big thank you to everyone who helped sort, fill boxes, deliver/pick boxes up, clean up, and made donations. It takes everyone in the community and beyond to make this work.
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Miss Jubilee Regina Deason Regina is honored to be serving as Miss Jubilee for the 2015-2016 Schertz Sweetheart Court. She has adored every moment and every opportunity the Sweetheart Court has presented, and she wants to thank everyone who has helped her throughout her journey Regina is a Junior at Clemens High School and is beyond proud of being a Buffalo. After school, Regina participates in many extracurricular activities. She is co-president of a club called Meet In the Middle, an organization tying general education and special education together with love and joy, and has proudly been a part of the club since her freshman year. She is also an intern in Ready, Set, Teach!, working four days a week with special needs students. Regina was accepted into the National Honor Society, through which she hopes to bring volunteer opportunities to and with the NHS character. She is an active member in her community by volunteering whenever an opportunity arises, and she also has had the pleasure of working with young children at her job, where she has worked at for nearly a year. When she graduates, Regina hopes to attend the University of Texas in Austin, where she will major in special education with a minor in Spanish, as she aspires to teach special education abroad. After she teaches in foreign countries, Regina plans to return to the United States so she can focus on studying numerous types of disabilities in hopes of one day changing a life.
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Schertz Magazine All Over The Map
In Antarctica
Lori Harris, wife of Schertz City Marshal Mike Harris, took Schertz Magazine with her on a trip to Antarctica. The seals in the background seem upset she didn’t bring copies of the magazine for them.
In Nassau
Dr. Derek Sanchez, his wife Magaly, and daughter Mia took Schertz Magazine with them on a Disney Cruise trip to Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas.
In Orlando
Shalyra Alleyne - Miss Lone Star State - took Schertz Magazine with her to Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World Orlando, Florida.
In Puerto Rico
Isabel and William Parr took Schertz Magazine with them on a trip to El Condado beach Puerto Rico
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February 2016 Library Events 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Schertz Public Library and the SchertzCibolo Lions Club have partnered to offer an early literacy initiative called 1,000 Books before Kindergarten. This project encourages parents to read aloud at least 1,000 books with their children before they enter school. Register your child at the Children’s Information Desk at the library to receive a free tote bag. Children will earn a sticker for every 100 books read and a book when they complete the program.
Evening Story time
Story time that is just right for your family and all ages welcome. Stories, songs, and activities will engage your children (and entertain the adult who is still a child at heart). Our Evening Story time is ideal for working families who desire to spend quality time together. Evening Story time is held in the Program Room on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join us February 2 and February 9 at 6:30 p.m. Check the online calendar for dates as we have a rotating schedule.
LEGO Club
This program is for architects, engineers and artists of the future. School-age children and their siblings are welcome to join us for a brickbuilding extravaganza at the library! Our LEGO Club meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Program Room.
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Adult Coloring Club:
Monday, February 8 from 12-1:30 p.m. and Thursday February 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Coloring is an activity we traditionally think of as being for kids. However, it can be very beneficial for adults. Coloring helps us de-stress because when we focus on a particular activity, we concentrate on it and not on our worries. Coloring stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Please adults ages 18 and up only and pre-registration not required!
Sew Let it Bee: Library Quilt Bee
Join us for a few fun hours of quilting! The quilt bee meets on the 2nd Tuesday (February 9) and 3rd Saturday (February 20) of each month from 12-3 p.m. both days in meeting Room 1 (located in the library foyer). The bee is perfect for advanced quilters and for those interested in getting started!
Adult Computer Classes:
Live Online Tutoring Available @ Your Library
Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs! HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. Students access live, on-demand academic help and statealigned skills building lessons from expert tutors from 2-11 PM every day of the week! In addition, the Adult Learning Center is the adult learners’ version of HelpNow where users can access GED prep, U.S citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources, which lists popular job search links. Brainfuse was brought to the Schertz Public Library courtesy of the Schertz Library Advisory Board. The Library Advisory Board manages the Read Before Bookstore, which is ran entirely by volunteers and the proceeds directly benefit your Library resources! Link for Brainfuse: http://main.schertzh.tx.brainfuse.com/
Open Lab
The library offers computer/technology assistance to adults and seniors every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 12-1 p.m. These classes are taught in an open lab format, so that each student gets one-on-one help. Students are encouraged to bring their laptops, tablets, e-readers, or cell phones to class! Pre-registration is required as space is limited! Registration is available in person, over the phone (210) 619-1700, or online at http://schertzlibrary.org/calendar
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Welcome New Members to The Chamber!
Advanced Pain Management & Rehab (210) 495-7246 Schertz Pharmacy - (210) 651-6337 Alamo ENT - (210) 967-7377 Advanced Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center, P.A. (210) 499-4824 5000 Schertz Parkway, Ste. 400 Schertz, TX 78154
Triangle Pharmacy 701 N. Main St., Ste. 121 Cibolo, Texas 78108 (210) 659-9588
The Quenstedt Law Firm, PLLC 17323 IH-35 North, Ste. 105 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 888-9953
The Chamber Monthly Calendar of Events February 16th Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Casting a Vision for the Future to Build a Better Tomorrow
A new name, a new logo but the same dedication to serving and promoting local business and enhancing area economic success has not changed. The Chamber, formerly the Schertz Chamber, is the result of our Board of Directors embracing a vision for our growing Chamber that looks to the future and reflects an image and name in sync with that growth. Please check out the video posted on our chamber site or on our Facebook page. For more information on how to join, call 210-619-1950.
Serving cities Schertz, Selma and Cibolo, covering 6 counties and over 100 miles of businesses, the Chamber of Commerce is your source for networking, marketing and advocacy. To find out how to join, stop by our office at 1730 Schertz Parkway, call 210-619-1950 or go to our website at schertzchamber.org.
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Join us for the State of the Cities Address. City Managers from Schertz, Cibolo, and Selma will present on the successes of 2015 and update members on projects for 2016. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday February 16th at the Schertz Civic Center from 11:30am-1:00pm. RSVP Deadline is February 9th.
February 17th MAC Workshop Free workshop for transitioning Military, Veterans and their spouses. Presented by The Chamber Military Affairs Committee and Wayland Baptist University, the workshop covers resume building, dress for success among other classes. Day concludes with a job fair featuring local businesses ready to hire. Registration for this event and more information can be obtained by calling 210-590-5607 or The Chamber at 210-619-1950.
February 18th Chamber After Hours Mixer Come on out for a time of food, fun networking and a chance to win Chamber Cash! Mixer will be hosted by member Fox’s Pizza & Tap Room from 5:30-7:00pm. Located at 3900 FM 3009, Suite 101 in Schertz.
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VFW Serves the Schertz Area By Stan Leland
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etween 1898-1902, veterans of the SpanishAmerican War and the Philippine War created a number of organizations to secure pensions and medical care. During this period, several of these groups banded together and formed the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The original mission of the VFW has expanded significantly over the past century. With 1.7 million members in more than 10,000 local chapters, the VFW plays a significant role in supporting local communities as well as serving veterans.
The Schertz chapter Post 8315 was established on August 30, 1946 along FM 78 making this year the 70th anniversary of the post. The 462 men and women members represent veterans from WWII to the current Operation Enduring Freedom. Each month new members join -- adding new energy to the post. Post Commander Henry Conway’s initial attraction to the post was its Boy Scout troop. Having retired from the U.S. Army in February of 2004, he and his sons had visited a few other troops but decided on the VFW’s Troop 512 because of its programs and its sponsorship by the post.
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Immediately after his kids joined the troop, he joined the VFW because it stood for “Helping veterans, their families and the community.” Troop 512 is one of the largest troops in the central Texas region with over 52 active members. The troop has two community service activities each month and also teaches scouts leadership skills through camping and outdoor activities every month. Membership in the troop is open to any young man 10 years or older. Although many in the troop are from military families, it isn’t a requirement for membership. During the 20-plus years
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of the troop’s existence, hundreds of young men have learned leadership, responsibility and life skills that will benefit them throughout life. Many of these boys have grown into community and military leaders.
Another way the post helps the community is through direct donations of money. Ten percent of the post’s net income is donated to various nonprofit groups and school activities. VFW donations have helped
school sports, dance, JROTC and service groups. Area organizations such as the Battered Women’s Shelter, Fisher House at Fort Sam Houston, Warrior Family Support Center, Soldier’s Angels and Project Angel
Tree (RACAP) are just a few of the programs supported by this post. Any certified area nonprofit organization desiring support from the VFW can submit a letter of intent to the post describing their service to the local community or veterans. The request will be considered at one of the monthly business meetings.
educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s audioessay competition. Essays are submitted and judged locally. The top three essays then move on to regional competitions. From there the winners go from state to the nationals and with each level the winners are awarded prize money. The Schertz post cont’d on page 22
Each year the national VFW sponsors the Voice of Democracy essay contest. Nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $3.4 million in
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pays the top three winners $500, $300, and $100. As winners move up in the competition the money can add up significantly. Last year’s winner received $30,000 as a grand prize, which was in addition to the money won at the local and regional levels. A similar program is available for middle school students in grades 6-8 called Patriot Pen. More
than 125,000 students competed last year and the grand prize winner won $5000. The topic for the coming year will be announced in March and the deadline for submitting essays is November 15. Post and auxiliary members visit local middle and high school principals each year to inform them of the competition.
Setting up American flags along Main Street is a rewarding mission for this
post to commemorate significant American and military anniversaries. Twenty-one different dates are designated for flag display, ranging from obvious holidays such as July 4th and Veteran’s Day to the anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In 2016, Conway will ask the City of Schertz if they can install signs on Main Street and Schertz Parkway describing the anniversary the flags are commemorating. On Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, Easter and July 4th the members prepare a meal at the post, which
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is open to the public. This is in addition to the regular monthly breakfast provided on the third Saturday of each month that is open to the public. A majority of the funding for the post comes from the Canteen, which is open to the public. On Friday nights and two Saturday nights a month at 8 p.m. a live band provides music. The styles range from Country and Rockabilly to Swing dance and Polka.
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Renting out their two meeting rooms also brings in funds for the post. Stafford Hall can seat approximately 49 people. Rental price includes tables and chairs and the use of a 50” flat screen TV and a kitchen. For larger gatherings the post has the Hall of Flags, which can comfortably seat over 350 people. Both halls are available at no charge for military functions such as promotion or retirement ceremonies. Schertz and Cibolo residents can use
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the halls at no charge for funerals. All that is needed is a letter from the family requesting usage of the facility. The VFW’s original mission -- to help veterans get needed medical attention and financial support -- is still its major focus. Each post has a service officer who acts as a guide and pathfinder for veterans dealing with the VA system labyrinth. The service officer has contacts at the state and national level to help veterans get
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The national VFW is a strong lobby to protect the benefits promised to veterans. “There are a bunch of promises made at enlistment that congress tries to take away upon separation from the service,” Conway said. The veterans and their families did their part and the VFW wants to make sure Congress upholds their end of the agreement. “All made sacrifices, some more than others,”
The VFW is more than just a collection of men and women telling war stories over a drink. It’s a vibrant organization that mobilizes its members for the benefit of veterans, their families and the local community. For more information contact VFW Post 8315 at (210) 658-6325.
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Rain or Shine
REGISTRATION Online: active.com Paper: Visitschertz.com PARTICIPANT FEE
INDIVIDUAL: 18 and up $20.00 13-17 $10.00 12 and under FREE Dogs $10.00 TEAM 6 or more each $15.00 FUN RUN All ages
$25.00
What: 5K Walk along Schertz Parkway Where: Samual Clemens Parking Lot, 1001 Elbel Road, at 8:00 AM Why: To remember loved ones lost to cancer and Honor those still fighting cancer while raising funds for cancer awareness and CTRC.
For more information, call 210-619-1636 or go to
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SFR Prepares For Future, Honors the Past By Chuck McCollough
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n 2016, Schertz Fire Rescue will celebrate the old and the new.
In June, the department marks its 60th anniversary of protecting the community. And in December of 2016, if all goes as planned, a shiny new fire engine will roll into town for Station No. 2 on IH35 – just in time for Christmas. This will give the department a reliable response time to the
areas served by the northside station. And that is just part of many things going on in the City of Schertz’s oldest Public Safety department. Fire Chief David Covington chuckled when Schertz Magazine asked about the list of activities happening now and in the pipeline. “How much time do you have?” he said jokingly.
To keep Schertz’s smart growth on track, especially in the southern sector, a lot of planning is necessary. And, as usual, the planning addresses Public Safety assets first. In the November 2015 bond issue, voters approved $8 million in bonds for Public Safety facilities including a new fire station somewhere along the FM 1518 corridor. And city officials are moving forward to implement those bond projects. cont’d on page 28 schertzmagazine.com
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The First of Many Firsts “The new fire station, Fire Station No. 3, will be the first city facility built south of FM 78,” Covington said. “I think the new station shows the city’s commitment in the southern sector and gives the area a sense of momentum for things to come.”
A consultant who worked on City’s Facilities Master Plan gave SFR direction on where the new station should be located, the fire chief said. “The new fire station will be somewhere in the area around the intersection of FM 1518 and Lower Seguin Road. It likely won’t be on an intersection so the emergency vehicles
can get out of the station easier and faster.”
all components together – staffing, equipment and building.
Covington said Station No. “We are hiring three new 3 is slated to open in the 2018-2019 time frame and firefighters a year for four that the city is busy pulling years for a total of 12 to operate the station. A new fire station is a lot more than a new building. Staffing is key, and hiring and training three personnel a year fits the project development timeline and is easier on the city budget,” the chief explained.
Upgrading The Fire Fleet The new station in southern Schertz will also get a new fire truck.
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Since it takes about a year to build a fire truck, the planning for Fire Engine 3 will actually begin before Fire Engine 2 is placed into service. Meanwhile, the new fire engine expected to arrive in December of this year is specially built for Station No. 2 on IH-35, just as the one to be built in 20182019 will be tailored to Station No. 3, Covington said. “The new fire truck being built for Station No. 2 will have special capabilities for hazmat and rescue use. Most of the calls at Fire Station No. 2 are along IH-35 and involve rescue vehicle extrication or
hazmat response, so that engine will have the room to carry that equipment along with its firefighting equipment and capabilities. It’s actually classified as a Rescue Engine.”
ranches, small businesses, and borders on IH10. That IH-10 area is expected to develop its own bustling commercial corridor in the years ahead, he said.
“The new fire engine for Station No. 3 down south will be different than our Quint (a multipurpose fire vehicle acquired in February 2014 and usually housed at Station 1) and the hazmat/rescue vehicle for Station 2,” Covington said.
Modernizing a growing city’s fire fleet can be expensive and take a decade or more. By the time Station No 3 opens in several years, SFR will have added four new fire engines in five years to replace worn out rolling stock.
The Station No. 3 fire engine will be designed to handle the southern Schertz area, which has large undeveloped sections, new subdivisions,
truck and other equipment – including, eventually, ambulances. “When the time is right, EMS will be in the new station. Keep in mind that while not all fire stations may have EMS ambulances in them, there are still trained emergency medical technicians, or EMTs, there for medical calls in the area.”
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Fire Station No.3 also will have an area that Covington said could be a triage room.
Covington said there is a general concept for Station No. 3 that includes bay space for the new fire
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Firefighters practice hazmat training.
then our firefighter first responders can check them out in a secure and private room. Right now, in a scenario like that, first responders might have to have the patient lie down on a couch in the break room. The new station will have the capacity to give the person having problems some privacy while the EMTs check them out.” The southern sector fire station also will have space for Schertz police officers patrolling that area to come in and take reports and do other paperwork. “It won’t be a police substation, but an area officers can use to interview people for an incident of some kind without going all the way
to the police department building,” Covington said. The southern Schertz Fire Station also will have a community room that can be used by area residents for things like HOA meetings, town hall meetings, or public events. “The main thing is that we want to be a part of the community in southern Schertz and let the residents there know that we are there for them,” Covington said.
Building On Experience Covington is looking forward to development and construction of Station No 3. He became Schertz Fire Chief in 2007 after a long career at the San Antonio Fire
Department that included a major role in the development and building of the SAFD Fire Academy along Highway 151 in the northwest area.
its expansion. SFR is part of the City’s Master Thoroughfare Plan and the road connectivity in the Station No. 3 service area. It all fits together,” he said.
“I gained a lot of experience at SAFD – knowledge of what is needed when developing and building public safety type facilities. And experience teaches you to know that you don’t know everything, and to know when there’s a need for professional help.”
So 2016 is shaping up to be a very busy year for SFR as it prepares for even busier years ahead. Covington said he is totally confident the department is more than up to the task.
Covington pointed out that the eventual location of Fire Station No 3 is not a stand alone project.
Not bad for a soon-to-be 60-year-old department (on June 3). Or as Covington would say, “Good things get better with age.”
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Assistant Fire Chief Has Strong Resume By Richard Erickson
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ade Long, who joined the Schertz Fire Rescue Aug. 24 as assistant fire chief, didn’t anticipate becoming a first responder. Growing up in the tiny farming community of Elk City, located in western Oklahoma on Interstate 40 between Amarillo and Oklahoma City, Long wanted to become a teacher like both of his parents. And he actually succeeded in that goal. But it just didn’t turn out to be his ultimate accomplishment. At Elk City High School, Long took agriculture classes from his father – who taught the subject for more than 45 years – and business classes from his mother, played football and baseball and enjoyed hunting. A member of the Future Farmers of America throughout junior high and high school, he showed pigs, sheep and cattle, but, he says now, he decided early on that was not to be his life’s work.
“It was just something I enjoyed doing, but I never did foresee a career in it,” he said. “I started out working toward a career in education and teaching. Both my parents were teachers and there are a lot of teachers in my family, so I started down that education path.” After marrying his high school sweetheart, Terry, and earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, Long began teaching health and athletic training classes at Amarillo High School, and then in the Connally Independent School District near Waco. “I just always had an interest in sports and it was part of my college degree. I always was very interested in sports and, in doing that, got injured myself a few times,” he said. ”And so working with sports injuries and rehabilitation became something I was interested in. I thought this was a way to still be involved in athletics, help kids in their rehab and keep them safe
at the same time.” During his six years in the Waco area, Long also became interested in expanding his horizons. “I was always attracted to Fire and EMS, and I’d dabbled in that a little bit to see how things worked, but it’s kind of hard to do that when you’re going to school,” he said. “Fast forward, I ended up joining the China Springs Volunteer Fire Department once I was teaching there near Waco.” Working with the tiny department – only 15 volunteers – convinced him that firefighting was really what he wanted to do. “I just found that it just was more exciting than sitting in a classroom all day every day,” Long recalls. “ You get to the point where, if you are involved in medical training, Fire, EMS, you have a passion for helping people and wanting to make someone’s day better.” Still teaching classes cont’d on page 34
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during the day, he signed up for emergency medical training classes on nights and weekends. And found he was hooked. “I felt I could have a bigger impact helping people with my Fire and EMS work, so I made the decision to change and began testing for positions.” A posting that came open in Duncanville, a small community on the south side of Dallas on IH-20, seemed perfect. “It was always kind of a dream of mine, I think, growing up in a small rural area. That was some place we went on vacation, to take the kids to Six Flags or go to a Rangers or Cowboys game,” Long said. “It always was a goal of mine to get to a larger area that had more opportunities.” Hired as a firefighterparamedic, he found the experience similar to China Springs, but a lot busier. Duncanville had a mutual aid agreement with Dallas and the department generally averaged about
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7,000 calls a year between the city’s two stations. The China Springs department saw about 100 calls a year, he estimated. He served in the Duncanville department for 13 years. “I really enjoyed it, but made a decision at that time that I wanted to do more and get more involved in shaping the response that citizens received, more from a management level. So I went back to school and got my master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. Then I began looking for upper-level fire department jobs.” In 2013, he found one in the small community of Vernon, located about halfway between Dallas and Amarillo, with a population of about 12,000. Long accepted a position as EMS coordinator and handled training as well. About a year later, the Vernon fire chief retired. Long was tapped to become the new chief and, shortly after, the
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interim city manager. With his master’s in public administration, Long was asked to run the city for three months until a new manager was hired. The opportunity to move to Schertz was a chance to again return to an urban area with a top-notch department. “This (Schertz) is a very professional organization that has high expectations to provide great customer service to its citizens,” he said. “There’s a passion from City leaders to provide that.” “We had 43 candidates for the job from all over the country,” said SFR Fire Chief David Covington. “We had some really good ones with a lot of good experience. We put a committee together to narrow down the list to 10 and did some phone interviews to narrow it down to two to come down to interview, just two – and both were fire chiefs from their respective cities.” Covington said the
committee talked to the firefighters and department staff to find out who they felt was the best fit. “They said they wanted somebody who was looking at us, who could guide us in operations, the day-today workings of the department. “It was very close because both the candidates were very good,” he adds. “When we met Cade, it was a no-brainer. He’s got the experience. He’s got the know-how. He’s got the drive, and that’s exactly what we were looking for.” For his part, Long says he feels he’s found a new home. “I feel ecstatic about the decision. The personnel in the Fire department and Chief Covington have gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome. It’s been an awesome experience so far.”
Birth of Schertz Fire Rescue The Schertz Volunteer Fire Department was formed in June 1956 when the articles of incorporation were filed with the state and a certificate of incorporation was issued. The Department evolved into Schertz Fire Rescue - the City’s first public safety agency. The first fire protection for Schertz was provided by the Randolph Field Fire Department (the former name of the Randolph AFB fire department).
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 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 as a city by the state of Texas two years later in 1958.
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Students Get Hands-On History Experience By Jim and Diana Webb
A collaboration between the City of Schertz, the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC), and the SchertzCibolo-Universal City School District (SCUCISD), begun in school year 2014-2015, continues to bear fruit. In September, the inaugural student tour of local historical sites was held. A small group of gifted and talented history students at Corbett Junior High – Raquel Whitmire, Kara Serna, and Lucas Davis – accompanied by assistant principal
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Christopher Villanueva and history teacher/ coach Chad Davis, who doubled as the bus driver for the group, were taken on a three-hour guided tour of well-known and lesser-known area sites and structures. SHPC Chairman Dean Weirtz led the tour and provided the students with the historical significance of each site, as well as with interesting tidbits associated with the site or building. Before boarding the bus, Weirtz gave the students a brief summary of area history and a printed guide containing pertinent
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information and/or photographs of the places to be visited. The tour group stopped at two of the city’s Historic Ancestral Resting Places (HARP) cemeteries, in which many
of our early residents, including Sebastian and Anne Marie Schertz, are buried. The tour group then went through the Schertz Historical Heritage Neighborhood in southcentral Schertz. Toward the end of the tour
of city government from the perspectives of both staff and City Council. Delaney and Marianna were mayors for the day while Nia and Hanna were council members. The students were able to listen to and interact with Mayor Michael Carpenter, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Fowler, City Councilmember Robin Thompson, City Secretary Brenda Dennis, City Manager John Kessel, and SPD Cpl. A.J. Arriaga.
students traveled on the historic “El Camino Real de los Tejas” and visited several of the historic landmark properties and markers in the area of north Schertz previously known as Comal Settlement. In October, four students – two from Corbett Junior High, Marianna Villanueva and Hanna Frost – and two from Dobie Junior High, Delaney Shick and Nia McPherson – became the first to participate in an event allowing them to learn about and experience the operation
The students received a briefing on the city’s cell phone ordinance and then engaged in a discussion of its merits and deficiencies. The day was capped off at that evening’s City Council meeting, where the students received official recognition for their participation. This event will be repeated in each of the subsequent nine-week grading periods in this school year. In November, the judging was held to select the winners in the second annual Art/Essay contest sponsored by SHPC and open to all SCUCISD students. Students were required to submit an original artwork depicting a Texas symbol (official, cultural and/or popular) or landmark. The accompanying essay was to explain the significance cont’d on page 38 schertzmagazine.com
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of the depicted symbol or landmark to the student. The length and format of the essay varied according to the student’s grade level. Students were divided into the following five categories: Elementary school: Grades K–2 and 3-4; intermediate school (5-6); middle school (7-8); and high school (9-12). Entries were due by October 23, and the judging, conducted by a group of school district teachers, staff and SHPC members, occurred on November 3. From the 129 entries, the judges selected the top three submissions in each category. Winners were recognized for
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their achievements at the December 8 City Council meeting. This year’s first-place winners are Evelyn Rainer (K2), Aden Jaworski (3-4), Rori Kelly (5-6), and Jena Rawlings (7-8). There were no entries from the high school division. Feedback from students, parents and teachers indicates that the project’s goal of increasing student awareness of and appreciation for city government and area history is being met, and that everyone involved is looking forward to the next opportunities.
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Sewer Averaging Will Affect Residents’ 2015-2016 Bills Sewer averaging for the winter months began on October 24 and continues through March 6, 2016 for cycle billing. Meter readings taken over this period determine your sewer average for the next billing year, which begins April 1. The readings will be averaged and the average will be multiplied by $3.51. That total will be added to the base rate of $9.22 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with usage greater than 12,001 gallons, that portion of the average will be multiplied by $6.95 and that total will be added to the rate of $9.22 for residential use. The resulting average will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months. For more information, visit Schertz.com or call (210) 619-1100.
After Hours Water Service Payments Only at YMCA Kiosk Water utility payments will no longer be accepted at the Schertz Police Department for after hours restoration of service. If a customer’s service has been disconnected for non-payment and they would like to have service restored after the close of business at 5:00 p.m., all payments must be made at the Schertz YMCA Water Billing Kiosk Center. Payment will need to be made by cash, MasterCard, or Visa. When paying at the kiosk, the customer will be prompted through a series of screens that will guide them to completing required information for payment on the account. Credit/debit card or cash payments are accepted. The customer will be provided a receipt that will contain a confirmation number, which should be saved for their records. A representative from the City of Schertz will be notified to restore service within one hour of payment received.
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Council On The Go
The Schertz City Council wants closer communication with residents. So it is moving closer to them several times this year. A new initiative called Council On The Go will take City Council on the road and into the neighborhoods for town hall-style meetings dealing with area- specific subjects three times per year. The goal is to offer residents a closer, more accessible and convenient venue to interact with City Council and City Staff periodically. The first Council On The Go meeting will be Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 PM at North Center, 3501 Morning Drive in the Northcliffe area. Residents in the northern part of Schertz will have the opportunity to learn about progress on a number of topics and issues relevant to where they live - at a venue near their home. Subjects to be addressed include: • Infrastructure - streets and water lines. • The recently approved bond projects including improvements to FM 1103. • Proposed development in the area including the Homestead project at Schwab Road IH-35. • Traffic and Code Enforcement issues. For more information visit Schertz. com.
Schertz Law Enforcement Officers and Civilians Honored City of Schertz law enforcement departments honored members during a gala event Wednesday, December 9 in the Schertz Civic Center. Jacki Marbach receives Employee of the Year Award.
The Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner is an annual holiday gathering of the City of Schertz Police Department and the Marshal’s Office. An energetic crowd was on hand to see Chief of Police Michael Hansen and Marshal Michael Harris honor their staffs. Patrol officer John Ortiz, pictured to the right, was named Officer of the Year for the police department. Administrative assistant Jacki Marbach, pictured above, was named Employee of the Year for the Marshal’s Office. Officer of the Year for SPD and Employee of the Year for the Marshal’s Office were selected by a vote of their peers.
John Ortiz, on left, receives Officer of the Year Award. Also, a number of other PD staff were honored. They include: Supervisor of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Chief ’s Award, Thad Siwecki Kris McWhirt Thad Siwecki Detective of the Year, Virgil Jones
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New Texas Open Carry Law Now In Effect
Texas House Bill 910 recently allowed those individuals licensed to carry concealed weapon to now carry openly if they so choose. It will not be uncommon to see individuals exercising their right to carry their handgun openly. While this can be alarming to some, remember, there are laws in place to regulate where these individuals can legally openly carry their weapons and who is allowed to openly carry. • For an individual to openly carry, he or she must possess a VALID license to carry. • The handgun must be secured in either a belt holster or shoulder holster. • There are restrictions as to where a person can openly carry a weapon. The best way to remember those locations is if an individual could not carry a weapon concealed, they cannot carry a weapon openly. • Handguns may not be carried at schools, school related functions or facilities such as stadiums or gyms, and on school buses. • Handguns may not be carried into polling locations, government courts or court offices; Federal property to include the post office. • Handguns may not be carried into correctional facilities including municipal jails. • Handguns may not be carried into city council and governmental meetings when it is posted that carry is prohibited. • Businesses can prohibit conceal carry, open carry or both by posting signs at the entrance of their buildings.
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Schertz PD understands that this will be an adjustment for the public as well as our Officers. When considering if you should call the Police when you observe an individual openly carrying a handgun, please take a moment to observe what the individual is doing. Is the person acting suspicious or doing something that might cause harm to themselves or someone else? If you do believe a crime is being committed, please do not hesitate to call 911. For more information on the new law, please visit the Texas Department of Public Safety’s website (www. txdps.state.tx.us/). Also, be sure to visit the Schertz Police Department Facebook page.
Wishing you a great 2016!
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COMMUNITY Entertainment • Games • Food February 6th: Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer Bob Lilly “Mr. Cowboy” February 14th: Steak and Lobster for two at 3 Double-O Nine Restaurant February 15th: Seafood Boil February 28th: Spurs Player – Jonathon Simmons
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ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP DATES: MARCH 5-20, 2016 Roll up those sleeves! It’s time to clean out the garage, attic and closets. The Annual Spring Clean-up will run March 5-20 with hazardous material dropoff on the weekends of March 12-13 and March 19-20 only. During this time, residents may drop off items not covered under normal collection services. Tree limbs may be dropped off free of charge at 2221 FM 3009 (near Schertz Funeral Home).
Drop off at Bexar Waste Site
Items dropped off here will be free of charge to residents as a service paid for by the City of Schertz. The Drop off Site will be open March 5-20, 2016. (See below for hazardous items drop off times) Drop offs may be made at Bexar Waste’s temporary collection point, 2221 F.M. 3009 (Near Live Oak Road) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. ENTRY TO THIS SITE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS DURING CITY SPONSORED SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UP EVENTS.
Please Remember
Bexar Waste will pick up household waste not covered under their normal collection service, such as lumber and general trash as well as major appliances and furniture for a fee (prices determined by Bexar Waste). If you have questions regarding the details, please call Bexar Waste (210-566-5454).
A maximum of three pickup-truck loads per household or a maximum of two trailer loads per household are permitted. Trailers cannot exceed 16 feet long by 4 feet high. There also is a combined limit of 20 gallons for paints/stains and a combined limit of 20 gallons for automotive/cooking oils.
Residents are able to drop off brush and limbs at 2221 FM 3009, free of charge, DURING THE 2 WEEK CLEANUP EVENT ONLY.
What you need to know:
The Spring Clean Up is restricted to Schertz residents only. Waste delivered must be separated by type of material by the resident. Spring Clean Up activities do not apply to commercial/ rental property clean ups, large property clean up, lot or acreage clean up, or lot and property land clearing. Commercial tree trimmers are not eligible for this service. A current water bill or tax statement and proper identification are required when making a drop-off. Commercial waste will not be accepted.
Schertz Public Works provides yearround curbside chipping service for brush and tree limbs on Fridays for a fee of $25 per half-hour. To make an appointment for this service, call 210-6191800. For more information, contact Bexar Waste at 210-566-5454 or visit schertz.com
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Couches, refrigerators**, stoves, computer/monitors, anything and everything that IS NOT HAZARDOUS OR TIRES can be dropped off, free of charge, during the clean up, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. 2. Materials WILL BE sorted by customer, NOT BY Bexar Waste employees. **Appliances will be ACCEPTED FREE ONLY IF Freon tank is removed; if Freon tank is still attached there will be a $35.00 fee at time of drop off. Any questions concerning the Freon tank removal, please contact Bexar Waste.
Hazardous Items/Tires and Drop off Times
HAZARDOUS ITEMS and TIRES may be dropped off ONLY on the weekends of March 12-13 and 19-20, 2016. 3. Tires are limited to eight (8) per household. 4. Hazardous waste includes but is not limited to: •
LIMITS: Household waste and yard waste only. Maximum of 3 Pick-up truck loads per Household or a Maximum of 2 Trailer loads per Household, trailers are not to exceed 16’ long x 4’ high in size.
The Spring clean-up is reserved for Schertz residents only. A current water bill and proper identification are required when making a drop-off.
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---------------------------------------------The City of Schertz and Bexar Waste are not responsible for damage to vehicles or injury to citizens during this event. The City of Schertz and Bexar Waste reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for not following the rules of the clean up.
Looking Back February
Quote of Note “A nation that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with amnesia” Author – Historian David McCullough
Local History
On February 25, 1869, Christian Schneider purchased a 300 acre parcel of land in Guadalupe County lying on the northeast side of the Cibolo Creek (Survey #67, Sect. 3) which today is occupied, among other properties, by the Beck Landfill Company, Schertz’s only heritage neighborhood and the site of the town’s first church building (201 Church Street). On February 3, 1917, Adolph Schertz donated two acres of land for the construction of Schertz-Cibolo High School.
Texas History
French explorer Sieur de La Salle, looking for the mouth of the Mississippi River, lands in Texas by mistake (February 16, 1685). He establishes a colony in present day Victoria which he names Ft. St. Louis. On February 1, 1845, Baylor University was founded. On February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the war with Mexico and specifying the location of the international boundary. The first railroad to operate in Texas was chartered on February 11, 1853.
Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.
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Annual Events:
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Trail Rider Lunch Thursday, February 11
City Council, 6:00 PM—Council Chamber
TSAC, 5:30 PM City Council Chambers
March
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April
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Wilenchik Walk for Life 5K Saturday, March 5
Jazz N’ Blues in the Park Saturday, April 9 Volunteer Fair Thursday, April 14
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Sweetheart Coronation Thursday, May 5
Be sure to check out visitschertz.com for more event info!
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Monday, 15
Presidents Day (City Offices Closed)
Tuesday, 16
Town Hall Council Meeting 6:30 PM—North Center 3501 Morning Drive in Northcliffe
Monday, 22
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM Bob Andrews Room
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Board Of Adjustment, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Tuesday, 23
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Wednesday, 24
Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Thursday, 25
EDC Board, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for more information.
Schertz City Council Mayor: Michael Carpenter
Council Members: Jim Fowler Grumpy Azzoz Daryl John Cedric Edwards, Sr. Robin Thompson
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