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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor
By Chuck McCollough, Editor
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 Kyle Kinateder Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager
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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Chuck McCollough Editor Melissa Geedman Marketing & Communications Specialist Alexis Souza Graphic Design Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Office Manager Mary Spence Events Manager
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he November issue of Schertz Magazine has a number of stories that show how Veterans Day and Thanksgiving are very important to folks in the Schertz community. Start with the story of Schertz resident and Brigadier General (BG), USAF, Ret., Mary Marsh, who has led an extraordinary life of service to her community and her country. For the past 30 years BG Marsh has lived and actively served the citizens of Schertz by serving on City Council and numerous boards, committees and commissions and through her work with the VFW post in Schertz. Her military career started
in 1959 at Lackland AFB and on May 1 1983 she was promoted to Brigadier General. The rest of the story awaits you in the magazine. Speaking of the VFW, you don’t want to miss what a number of veterans from different wars and time periods have to say about Veterans Day. The vets from VFW Post 8315 in Schertz represent WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the Gulf War and more recent military actions in the Middle East. They also represent the reverence most people in the Schertz community feel for veterans, military personnel and their families, and service to our country. That appreciation for veterans can be recognized and celebrated
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on Veterans Day, November 11, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz. Rounding out the magazine spotlight on veterans is a story about a disabled young vet and his wife receiving a new house thanks to the local community, a home builder and several organizations whose mission is helping disabled vets. Purple Heart recipient former U.S. Army Sgt. David Reid and wife Veronica were stunned September 23 to see a house under construction for them. The emotional event for everyone present shows that in this community vets and service to the nation is cherished and celebrated. The same community spirit shown in the veterans’ stories
shines again in an article article called Giving Thanks, Giving Back. A number of local nonprofit and community service groups talk about how they try to help the less fortunate during the holidays. The groups say the need is greater during the holidays but also the opportunity to bring happiness and to those who might not otherwise have it at this time of the year. Also look for stories on the growing sidewalk, walkways, trails system in Schertz, local election information, SchertzFest and National Night Out recaps, and various craft shows and fall events. All that and more in Your Source For Hometown News - Schertz Magazine.
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Rods, Hawgs & Dogs Make Fun Noise By Emily Wallen Rods, Hawgs, & Dogs was hosted at Pickrell Park on October 1st as the second installment to the Music and Movies in the Park series. This event was hosted by Schertz Parks & Recreation and showcased hot rods and motorcycles of all kinds. Folks were entertained by classic rock music by Ice-9 and food vendors served up delicious bites that ensured some old-school family fun. Local car and motorcycle enthusiasts and their families came out and enjoyed the car show atmosphere and the pleasant weather. During this event, locals brought their cars and lined them up along the sidewalk so that visitors could admire and appreciate the classic and vintage autos while spending time with fellow like minded car enthusiasts. Car shows provide a day of enjoyment for such enthusiasts, but they also provide memories that will last a lifetime. Schertz Assistant Police Chief Marc Bane said, “I went to car shows with my father growing up. We always went to different shows in town and it’s definitely a family thing,” said Bane, who shares his love of classic and race cars with his wife and children. Community events such as this are sure to bring the community closer and be fun at the same time. Bane said, “My favorite part about car shows are the friends… you make a lot of friends here.” Schertz Parks & Recreation will continue to host Music & Movie community events throughout the year. For more information go to schertz.com or visit Schertz on Facebook. schertzmagazine.com
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SZ National Night Out Big Hit in Schertz National Night Out this year in Schertz was an event celebrated with a lot energy and enthusiasm by residents and Schertz officials who visited dozens of neighborhoods. The community coming together event was held on October 4. NNO, a get-to-know-yourneighbor event, is 34 years old in 2016. From neighborhoods in the north like Northcliffe, Belmont Park and Fairway Ridge to ones in the south such as Laura Heights, The Crossvine and Willow Grove, City officials and Public Safety personnel visited with Schertz residents. Neighbors and neighborhoods came together to embrace NNO as an anti-crime event that strengthens community ties and public safety. Five City of Schertz teams including City Council members, senior staff, police, fire and EMS supervisors and rank and file staff - spread out to visit businesses, neighborhoods and apartments.
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Unity Cookout Celebrates Public Safety Members A group of local residents, businesses and organizations honored area First Responders with a Unity Cookout at the Bluebonnet Palace on the 15th anniversary of September 11. “The purpose of our group was to plan the most loving, united, supporting and appreciative cookout event honoring those who keep us safe. This event was in support of police, fire, EMS, constables and dispatchers for Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Live Oak, Marion, Seguin, Universal City, Converse and JBSA-Randolph,’’ said Laurie Blake, one of the organizers. Blake said the event didn’t start out to be a fundraiser but any additional funds collected after expenses will be donated to the Guadalupe County 100 Club Fallen Officers Fund. The event ran from 1:00 to 7:00 PM and included food, games, bands, karaoke and much more.
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PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Proclaiming the Gospel, Embracing the Doctrines of Grace
Proclaiming the Gospel, Embracing the Doctrines of Grace
Join Us this Sunday Sunday School: 9:30 am | Worship Service: 11:00 Member
Currently Meeting at the Schertz Civic Center: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Building #5 Schertz, TX 78154 210-858-8503 | pcc_schertz@yahoo.com
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Schertz Magazine All Over The Map The map to the left shows just some of the places Schertz Magazine has traveled! Take your copy of Schertz Magazine when you travel and take a highresolution photo of the mag and you in front of a recognizable place and send to events@schertz.com. You might just make it into the magazine.
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Mathew, Laci and Becky Lowell brought Schertz Magazine along on a visit to South Carolina.
Hawaii
Lindsay and Kyle Moore invited Schertz Magazine to go with them on a visit to Oahu, Hawaii.
Washington D.C. Dana Point, California
Beverly McCollough took Schertz Magazine with her to the White House on a trip to Washington D.C.
Jack Harnett and his family brought Schertz Magazine along on a trip to Dana Point, California.
Poland
Travis and Kat Haslett took Schertz Magazine on a visit to Sopot, Poland.
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Welcoming Our New Chamber Investors!
Edward Jones – John Byrne
The Bank of San Antonio
113 Rodeo Way, Ste 124, Cibolo, TX 78108 PH: 210.499.5116 WEB: www.edwardjones.com/john-byrne
17115 IH-35, Ste 127, Schertz, TX 78154 PH: 210.807.5500 WEB: www.thebankofsa.com
Papa Dante’s, Inc 8607 FM 1946, Converse, TX 78109 PH: 210.658.5261 WEB: www.papadantes.com
Shug’s Studio – Boutique & Spa 17170 Jordan Rd, Ste 106, Selma, TX 78154 PH: 210.651 .6000 WEB: www.shugsonline.com
Brighter Futures Learning Center #2 2175 FM 1103, Cibolo, TX 78108 PH: 210.566.1999 WEB: www.brighterfutureslc.com
Wilsonart 17745 Lookout Rd, Ste 230, Schertz, TX 78154 PH: 210.564.1500 WEB: www.wilsonart.com
The Chamber Calendar November 11th
Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony
The City of Schertz and The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, in coordination with VFW Post 8315, is proud to conduct the 2016 Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Plaza (512 Schertz Parkway) beginning at 9:00 am with a wreath laying at the flag pole. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. This year’s special guest will include a member of the Tuskegee Airmen.
November 12th
2016 Chamber Appreciation and Awards Banquet
Join The Chamber as we celebrate our Members and the 2016 year with an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and awards to honor our members. This year’s theme is “Fire and Ice”. Banquet will be held at the Schertz Civic Center from 6:00 - 10:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased at The Chamber office in advance.
November 24-25th The Chamber and Schertz Visitor’s Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
December 6th
Monthly Chamber Luncheon
The Chamber’s final luncheon of the year will feature special recognitions and presentations, to include scholarship checks to the DECA programs at Clemens and Steele high schools from funds raised at the October Golf Classic. The luncheon is from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the Schertz Civic Center (1400 Schertz Parkway). General Admission is $28 and $18 for our Members. RSVP deadline is November 29th. Any RSVPs after this date will be placed on the wait list. Please call 210-619-1950 to RSVP and pre-pay. NOTE: The December Luncheon is held on the first Tuesday of the month instead of the usual third Tuesday.
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Shop Local For The Holidays! VFW Post 8315 Auxiliary Craft Show November 5 The VFW Post 8315 Auxiliary is holding its Fall Craft Show on Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Post building 10:00 FM 78. “Our vendors have unique and handcrafted items for gift giving occasions,� said Auxiliary President Judy Baggett. The event will also include a raffle of items donated by the vendors. Proceeds will support Auxiliary community projects. For more information call 210-391-8336.
Senior Center Fall Craft Fair November 18 The Schertz Area Senior Center will hold a Fall Craft Fair on Friday, November 18, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Senior Center is located at 608 Schertz Parkway. Senior Center officials are inviting the public to support local artisans and prepare for the holidays at the same time. For more information on becoming a vendor or attending the event contact Connie Borth at 210-659-6827 or email cathyf@ymcasatx.org
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November Library Happenings Schertz Library Conducting Annual Community Needs Assessment SurveyPlease Share Your Opinions!
Please take 5 minutes to complete a survey about the Schertz Public Library. The survey will be open for two weeks from Monday, November 7th until Monday, November 21st. It is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ HQTHPR7 and there are physical copies at the Library’s Circulation and Information Desks. We are interested in YOUR opinion about the services we provide. The more feedback we get, the better equipped we will be to improve our existing services and develop new ones to meet emerging needs in your Library. Thank you!
Adult Coloring Club: Monday November 14th, 12:00-1:30 PM and Thursday November 17th, 6:00-7:30 PM
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+ only and pre-registration not required.
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 state-aligned skills building lessons from expert tutors from 2:00-11:00 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. The Bookstore is run entirely by volunteers and the proceeds directly benefit your Library resources! Link for Brainfuse: http://main.schertzh. tx.brainfuse.com/
Texas Talking Books Program
The Schertz Public Library is a demo site for the Texas Talking Books Program. The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides digital audio, large print, and Braille books and magazines to Texans who cannot read standard print due to visual, physical or reading disabilities that may be either permanent or temporary. If you would like more information, a demonstration of the TBP machine, or an application for the program, please visit the library or give us a call for more information at (210) 619-1700.
Library In Search of Crochet/Knitting Instructor
The library needle working group is in search of an instructor for crochet, knitting, etc. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact the library at 210 619-1700.
Sew Let it Bee: Library Quilt Bee 2nd Tuesday 12:00-3:00 PM and 3rd Saturday 12:00-3:00 PM each month Join us for a few fun hours of quilting. The quilt bee meets on the 2nd Tuesday (November 8th) and 3rd Saturday (November 19th) from 12:00-3:00 PM 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.
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SchertzFest 2016 BBQ And Family Fun By Emily Wallen
On September 16-17 the City of Schertz celebrated its 58th birthday in style and invited all of its neighbors to join in on the festivities. The annual birthday bash included activities such as a BBQ cookoff, musical entertainment and a Family Fun Zone. Schertzfest was established in 2008 to mark the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Schertz as a municipality and it has become a yearly fall favorite for residents of Schertz and the surrounding area. The event promised fun for children of all ages. Entertainment included a carnival and a Family Fun Zone sponsored by The Crossvine. This year’s Family Fun Zone included a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, a bounce house, a bird house painting station, a drum circle hosted by Montalvo Productions, and a Gunslinger show by Bandera Cattle Company. Musical entertainment played a large role in the festivities of the weekend with the entertainers including Pauline Reese, LC Rocks,a drum circle with Montalvo Productions, Jesse D and the Variety Band, La Tropa F, and La Mafia. More than 80 BBQ teams from all over competed in the cook off for a chance at the purse of over $10,000, trophies, and bragging rights. The BBQ teams enjoyed beautiful weather, live music, and Schertz family fun. Awards were presented by the Schertz Sweetheart Court which includes Sydney Fischer (Miss Schertz), Ashley Poerner (Miss Jubilee), Corinne Mittelstadt (Miss Friendly City), and Regina Deason (Miss Sunshine).
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Teams competed in categories such as Chicken, Ribs, Brisket, Beans and Cook’s Choice while they battled for the grand prize. The 2016 Grand Champion BBQ team is Mama and Papa Joe’s BBQ and the 2016 Reserve Grand Champion team is Smokin’ Onions Cooking Team. The Showmanship Award was given to Hooked on BBQ. Winners in the categories are as follows: 1st place Chicken - The Leftovers BBQ Team, 1st Place Ribs - Smokin’ Blue BBQ, 1st place Brisket - Smokin’ Onions Cooking Team, 1st place Beans - The Leftovers BBQ Team, Cook’s Choice - High Strung BBQ (Bacon Wrapped Rabbit). Schertzfest 2016 was hosted by Schertz Parks & Recreation Foundation and was sponsored by Walker Partners, The Crossvine, Bexar Waste, and the City of Schertz. Community partners included Broadway Bank, Schertz Bank & Trust, and RBFCU. Thank you to all of the businesses, community members, and city staff who volunteered and made the event such a success.
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Gen. Mary Marsh Has Served Country and Community
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chertz resident and Brigadier General (BG), USAF, Ret. Mary Marsh has led an extraordinary life of service - both to the community she is proud to call home and to our country. For the past 30 years BG Marsh has lived and actively served the citizens of Schertz by serving on numerous boards, committees and commissions. She is a member of the Disabled Veterans of America, the American Legion and is a decorated, lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. BG Marsh has seen many changes in the once sleepy town of Schertz that has transformed into today’s busy city. She served two years on the Schertz Planning and Zoning Committee from 1987 - 1989; served three terms as a member of the Schertz City Council from 1989 to 1995; was a charter member of the Schertz Economic Development Commission (EDC) -the precursor to the Schertz Chamber of Commerce; and served on the committee that founded the Schertz Annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Celebration. Possessing a strong commitment to establish a successful, thriving community BG Marsh worked tirelessly to build a community future generations could be proud to call home. Almost immediately after arriving to her retirement home, she jumped right in and wrote a founding document adding to the already Neighborhood Watch, a Community Council manual for her subdivision. She was instrumental in making the first video used by the EDC to bring in businesses and families to our community. “We wanted progressive, planned growth for the City and took into consideration the landscaping and saving as many trees as we could,” shared BG Marsh. “With more businesses and people moving into Schertz there were many concerns including City management, the planning of the growth of the City, Schertz Parkway and water.” continued on page 28 schertzmagazine.com
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FEATUREZ Gen. Mary Marsh Has Served Country and Community cont’d from page 27 For many years, BG Marsh also worked tirelessly to raise donations from local businesses to benefit the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebrations for the people of Schertz to enjoy. This was a program she initiated. Every year, for many years, she made the rounds and collected the money. Each year, BG Marsh can be seen riding on the American Legion float in her military uniform in the annual Schertz Fourth of July Parade where she has presided twice as parade Grand Marshall. In addition to the numerous community service projects
that she helped to establish, BG Marsh is also a lifetime member of the Schertz VFW Post 8315, located at 1000 FM 78, having served as Commander. From 19951996 she proudly served as the VFW Texas All State Post Commander of Post 8315. From there, she went on to serve at the state level as State All American District Commander of District 5. Her work in that position earned her the coveted Rutherford Award for being named an Outstanding VFW Officer for the Department of Texas VFW. She continued to serve the VFW in the following State offices as State Judge Advocate;
Area Coordinator (2 times); State Chief of Staff (2 times); State Membership Committee Chairman and served a 3-year appointment to the VFW Texas State Budget and Finance Committee. She was appointed a VFW National Chief of Staff from 2003-2004 as well as VFW national Aide De Camp from 2006 -2007.
challenging opportunities both Following graduation from in the United States and around the National War College in the world. June 1976, she became Vice Commander of the 50th “Women in the military are Combat Support Group at always supportive of one Hahn AB, Germany and in another – you have to be,” 1977 she took command of shared BG Marsh. the group serving as the first woman Commander of a “I tried very hard to make it combat support group on an
Promoted to Brigadier General on May 1, 1983, she was soon assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency. BG Marsh was asked by the German Government to address the 10th International Congress of the International Society for Military Law and Laws of
better for future generations of women to serve. My aim was to be a trailblazer – at which I was apparently successful as we have so many women serving in the military now and it’s an admirable profession to serve in all branches of the military – It is what you make it.”
War in 1985 held in GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany.
BG Marsh’s advice to all young women today is to decide what you are going to be and what you want out of life and go for it with loyalty and dedication. BG Marsh had not always known that her destiny would have her follow a military career. As a native of Washington, NJ, she graduated from Murray State College (Kentucky) in 1951 with a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Music. It was not until eight years later that her distinguished military career would begin when she received a direct commission as a First lieutenant in 1959. Her first duty assignment was to Lackland AFB where she worked with the Morale Welfare and Recreation programs managing base theatres, gyms and service programs. It was during this time that 1Lt Marsh met her husband, Halbert Marsh, a World War II ace fighter pilot. They were married that same year in a military wedding ceremony in the original base chapel at Lackland AFB. BG Marsh was one of the first women serving active duty to rise through the ranks as leader with many firsts – serving as a trailblazer for young women who wish to follow in her footsteps in pursuing military careers. Positions throughout her career have been pioneering and have offered her a variety of
Her distinguished 27 year military career included: Women in the Air Force (WAF) squadron commander at Sheppard AFB, Texas; Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force, Saigon, Republic of Vietnam; Chief, Consolidated Base Personnel Office, Director of Personnel and Deputy Base Commander at Homestead AFB, Florida.
operational base. In 1978, then Colonel Marsh was sent to Headquarters, United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany as Chief, Intelligence Plans Division. In 1980, she was assigned to the U.S. Delegation of the Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium; first, as Special Assistant to the U.S. Military Representative and later, in November 1981, the Chief of Staff to the United States Delegation. In 1982, she became the first female Director on the Joint Staff in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
BG Marsh’s extensive military decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal. During the last few years BG Marsh curtailed her activities to care for her disabled husband, who passed on December 26, 2015. But, she never fails to keep up-to-date on our Schertz!
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Wounded Veteran Suprised With New Home
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urple Heart Recipient former U.S. Army Sgt. David Reid had a September to remember. On the morning of September 23 he and his wife, Veronica, got the gift of a lifetime - a free house currently under construction. Reid is one of several young wounded veterans who received new free homes in Schertz and Selma in recent years. PulteGroup surprised the young couple with news they were being awarded a new, mortgage-free home in Selma as part of the homebuilders Built to Honor program and in collaboration with Operation FINALLY HOME.
In a video of the presentation the young couple is being driven to a location but don’t know what is going to happen. Both are stunned when the driver tells them the house under construction they are coming up on is theirs. At an emotional address to a crowd at the house site David Reid said, “The last thing we expected to see was a house waiting for us. Thanks for all your hard work to make this happen. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it is finished.” After touring the under construction house, Veronica Reid wiped away a tear and said, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Before the presentation supporters of the young veteran including PulteGroup employees and trade partners wrote notes of love and encouragement on the framing of the home for the couple to read before the drywall went up. This is the first time Built to Honor and Operation FINALLY HOME have combined their Notes of Love event with a surprise announcement for a veteran.
He has been honored with numerous awards, including a Purple Heart, a Combat Infantry Badge, and both Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign ribbons. “David has made incredible sacrifices to protect his country and we hope that this gift of a new home will bring joy and peace of mind to him
Reid enlisted in the Army after graduating high school in 2008. Joining the military and becoming an Army Ranger had been a lifelong dream. Upon completion of basic training at Ft. Benning Airborne School and the Ranger Indoctrination Program in Georgia, Reid accomplished his goal as he was selected for the 75th Ranger Battalion. During his time in service, Reid served on three deploymentsonce to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. After completing Ranger School at Fort Benning in 2010, he deployed to Afghanistan for his final deployment as a team leader for his unit. On September 20, 2010 while conducting operations under heavy enemy fire, he stepped on a pressure plate and immediately lost his left leg. He underwent a total of 11 surgeries. Through extensive physical therapy at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), he quickly adjusted to using a prosthetic leg and even ran the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon after only six months of therapy. Reid eventually returned to duty to complete his service and medically retired from the Army in December 2012.
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Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a nonpartisan/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of Operation FINALLY HOME is to provide custom-built, mortgagefree homes to America’s military heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom and values. Operation FINALLY HOME partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help America’s military heroes and their families transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a home to call their own. To find out more, visit OperationFinallyHome.org.
and his family,” said Kelley Knapp, PulteGroup Director of Marketing. “We must also extend our gratitude to all of the contractors who are donating labor and materials to give this worthy veteran a home. It is only because of their generosity that we are able to support our nation’s heroes,” Knapp said. PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program recognizes and thanks returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service by providing mortgagefree homes to veterans and their families. Launched in 2013, the program has built
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Henry Conway (USA SGM (Ret) OIF), David Garcia (USA 1SG-(Ret)- Desert Storm) wearing a blue shirt, Louis Chartier ( USN 1st Class -Vietnam) wearing a red shirt and Bud Dieter (USAF -SGT-WWII Veteran) wearing a white shirt with a red tie.
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he “Great war to end all wars” known as World War 1 ended at 11:00AM on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. To honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served during the war November 11 became Armistice Day.
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former military personnel means that Veterans Day is a lot more than a three day weekend. It’s a significant day of remembrance. And that is especially true in the Schertz community and at the Cibolo Valley VFW Post 8315 in Schertz.
The first observance was the one year anniversary Nov.11, 1919. After World War 2, Congress decided to change the day to honor all veterans of all wars, and the name was changed to Veterans Day.
David Garcia, a retired Army veteran from the Desert Storm era said, “It’s a day to appreciate all the men and women who have served this great nation and to remember those who gave their all for our country.”
San Antonio’s reputation as “Military City, USA” and its large population of active and
Just as the holiday has changed so has the way our nation has treated veterans.
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After World War II ended and the initial victory euphoria passed, the generation that grew up during the Depression and lived through the war was ready to get on with life.
become a significant holiday for the general public.”
The best educated and best trained generation in the county’s history went to work and made the United States an economic giant. That post-war situation and the stalemate state of the Korean War may have caused the holiday to be less revered than it should be, some historians suggest.
This change reflects the attitude of the American public toward military personnel. “When I flew back to California from Vietnam in 1972,” remembers Louis Chartier a Navy veteran, “we had to wear civilian clothes and we were told to keep quiet about being in the military. People would taunt and call the military “baby killers’ and all kinds of vile names”, he recalled.
Bud Dieter, a World War 2 era Air Force veteran said, “It has only been in the last 15-20 years that Veterans Day has
“Most of those who served in Vietnam were volunteers; draftees made up a minority of ‘in country’ personnel.
We were not appreciated for our service or our sacrifice,” Chartier said.
Also in 2015 the City took over responsibility to maintain the monument..
When Garcia returned from Desert Storm (in 1991) the difference was stunning. Large crowds met the returning service personnel. “As we were getting ready to disembark our plane the order was given that all Vietnam era personnel were to exit first,” said Garcia. “It was payback for what was withheld 20 years earlier.”
In addition to the Veterans Memorial Plaza project VFW Post 8315 serves the community in several other capacities. “The volunteer spirit of the members,” according to Garcia, “comes from the military maxim of ‘covering your buddies back’ and not leaving anyone behind.” VFW members serve the Schertz area in several ways and especially like to help young people.
The Schertz area has benefited from its closeness both geographically and socially to JBSA-Randolph (previously Randolph AFB) and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston ( formerly the Army’s Fort Sam Houston). The Schertz community appreciates veterans and a big reason is that more than one quarter of population is retired military. And, the military culture influence is credited with helping mold the community’s culture of volunteerism, involvement and neighbor-helpingneighbor friendliness. A recent example of that appreciation is the Veterans Memorial Plaza on Schertz Parkway. The park began as a joint venture between the City, local volunteers and the VFW Post on FM 78. It took five years of planning, fundraising and hard work and on July 4, 2014 the Memorial Plaza was dedicated. During 2015 the VFW and City worked together to hold ceremonies on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day at the Memorial Plaza.
A more in depth description of the VFW’s role in Schertz can be found in a February 2016 Schertz Magazine story available online at schertzmagazine.com. The community has rallied to the veterans in a variety of ways. Numerous programs assisting veterans with PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) are available and local employers are recognizing the value of hiring former military. Henry Conway, an Iraqi Freedom- era Army veteran said, “15-20 years ago veterans were not seen as an asset. Companies only looked at college diplomas. Since then companies are realizing the training, leadership and discipline found in the veteran population is a great asset to have on the payroll.” An employer who wants someone disciplined to show up every day on time, someone who can follow instructions, and not need constant help and supervision should be looking to veterans for potential employees, he advised.
Max Hernandez “Disabled veterans have found companies very receptive to hiring and training which benefits both employers and veterans” Conway said. Maximo (Max) Hernandez was in the Marine Corps and Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. “Veterans Day to me is a day of thanks for all who have served our country, especially those who gave their all, were wounded or sustained any trauma or illness over time. Schertz has a strong group of volunteers who make the community better. That is a reflection of the many retired military who live here,” he said. The veterans interviewed for this story and other veterans expressed the following
sentiments and thoughts about the holiday to be celebrated on November 11. Veterans Day is a day of remembrance and appreciation. Being grateful is a characteristic of a healthy individual and, by extension, a healthy society. Remembering the service of all the veterans and the sacrifice of those who gave their lives is important. Also recognizing that for every person who served, a family was left behind. Veterans Day recognizes that not just the soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, or Coast Guard member served but so too their family. Remembering keeps us from taking the blessing of our nation for granted.
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Schertz Sidewalk Growth Step In The Right Direction By Chuck McCollough
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alking for fun, fitness or just to get somewhere is about to get easier in Schertz.
patrons, especially those using wheelchairs. The walkways are Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible.
A nearly year-long $3.2 million TxDOT project to build sidewalks on FM 3009 between IH-35 and FM 78 is nearly finished. The project will add about 6 miles of sidewalk (3 miles on each side) to the busy state road.
The project involved the City of Schertz and Bexar County working together. Schertz received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Bexar County and the City made a contribution to complete funding.
“We have about 40 working days remaining,” said TxDOT spokesman Josh Donat in a September 22 interview. “The project will likely be completed before the end of November.” The new FM 3009 sidewalks, new walkways at Pickrell Park, and improved trails at Crescent Bend are all part of a multi-modal vision for the City of Schertz that encourages pedestrian participation and offers a safer means of walking. New 10-foot wide walkways in Pickrell Park are providing better connectivity for park
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The project created an off loading area (on Aero Street) for people using wheelchairs to have easier access to the park. The walkways run from the Aero Street side east across the park to a pavilion on FM 1518. The walkways connect the park pavilions and a restroom on the south side of Pickrell Park. During recent events like the July 4th Jubilee and SchertzFest the wide walkways got a lot of use. Numerous visitors to both events praised the new walkways saying it made it easier to get around, especially for families with baby strollers
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and for senior citizens. The Pickrell Park walkways loop around inside the park and are being used by a growing number of fitnessminded people seeking a quiet and safe green space to walk or jog. Another green space to walk is on the trails at Crescent Bend Nature Park which offer the additional benefit of seeing and hearing wildlife such as songbirds, deer and roadrunners. Chuck Van Zandt, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, said the additional walkways and trails in Pickrell, Crescent Bend and other parks makes it easier for more people to experience and enjoy the City’s green spaces. Speaking of trails, Van Zandt said the City and its partners are working on a number of projects and ideas to increase pedestrian connectivity and make Schertz more and more a “walking city.”
Back on FM 3009 sidewalk workers are busy completing their work. City Engineer Kathryn Woodlee was part of the City staff team that worked on a successful grant request to the Alamo Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) that secured funding for the FM 3009 project. City departments taking part in the grant request include City Engineer and Public Works. “Sidewalks, shared use paths, shared travel lanes, and bike lanes are all part of the variety of street sections being proposed and considered in the City's updated Master Thoroughfare Plan,” Woodlee said, adding that appropriate accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists will be required and implemented for a variety of roadway types. “For example - wide, shared use paths (like sidewalks) outside the main traffic lanes are more appropriate along arterial and secondary arterial roadways with high traffic volumes and speeds. Narrower sidewalks and on-street bike lanes are appropriate on residential collector streets where volumes and speeds are lower,” she said. When the building of sidewalks on both sides of FM 3009 between IH-35 and FM 78 was announced some people expressed surprise saying they had not seen many people on foot using the state road. But they are there. Among those traversing the FM 3009 on foot are runners and walkers of all kinds including moms pushing strollers and students going to or from school.
this route, but it is still kind of scary sometimes,” May said in the 2014 story.
and Recreation Department Master Plan completed in the Fall of 2014.
The FM 3009 sidewalks are among the newest in Schertz, but sidewalk construction is an ongoing action.
As part of that connectivity effort, the Parks Department is working with local utility companies like GVEC, LCRA, and CPS to acquire permission to utilize their easements as sites for new trail locations. The Department is also utilizing the Master Thoroughfare Plan as a template to determine the type of trails and locations that works best in conjunction with the Plan.
The City Engineer said people often ask why there are sidewalks in front of new buildings or facilities (like the Schertz Soccer Complex) that start and stop in front the property. Woodlee said sidewalks are required by our Unified Development Code (UDC) to be constructed at the time of development of any property - whether a City project or a private project. “Private developers often question the requirement since it sometimes results in a segment of sidewalk ‘from nowhere to nowhere,’ but it is through that requirement that a City-wide system of pedestrian facilities is established over time,”she said.
The Parks Advisory Board established top priority projects in FY 2016-17 including establishment of the first "connecting" trail from Schertz Parkway to FM 3009 (adjacent to Wiederstein Road) utilizing an LCRA easement and the existing trail (and connecting sidewalk) in Forest Ridge Park. Van Zandt said the Parks Department is actively pursuing (in the near future) a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to accomplish Phase II of the Pickrell Park ADA Path of Travel and Connectivity Project.
Gaps in the sidewalk in front of existing facilities are often there because there has not always been a requirement for their construction. As time goes on and budget allows, the Public Works Department fills in The Parks Director also mentioned that the Parks Department is scheduled to those gaps, Woodlee explained. complete Phase II of the Schertz Exercise Trail - funded through an 80 percent/20 And even more dedicated places to walk in percent grant from the Texas Parks and Schertz are on the way. Wildlife Department by the end of June 2017. Van Zandt said trails and connectivity are top priorities identified by Schertz residents in a survey conducted as part of Parks
In a story in the May 2014 issue of Schertz Magazine, Brandon May said he had to walk along the side of FM 3009, sometimes in the road and sometimes in drainage ditches, to get to work from his apartment complex near FM 78 to a restaurant on IH-35. “Sidewalks will really help and make walking along 3009 a lot safer and pleasant. I haven’t see any close calls with with traffic since I have been walking schertzmagazine.com
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Giving Thanks, Giving Back By Shelby Adelsen
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or many years, community service organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Schertz area have helped make the holidays happier for families in need by sharing and caring. They donate their time, talent, and money for the good of others, demonstrating the best sides of human nature. These organizations use the holidays as a time to give thanks and give back, with holiday programs that help those in need. The Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) has been a part of the Schertz community for over 30 years. They work with countless organizations to serve the unmet needs of the community for those who live close to or at the the poverty level. Operating solely off donations, RACAP houses a food pantry and offers rent, utility, and prescription medication assistance right in the heart of Schertz. While RACAP is a year-round operation, the holidays are a particularly busy time, with an influx of donations and volunteers to help with their holiday programs, which includes their holiday meal basket program. Jessie Fisher, who has been the Director for 10 of the 12 years she has worked with RACAP, explains that families who qualify for holiday assistance can sign up and receive everything they need to make a holiday meal based for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. “At the same time we’re signing up families to receive the assistance, we’re also taking applications from individuals, businesses, organizations, anybody who would like to sponsor a family,” said Fisher. “If they sign up to sponsor a family or families, they provide everything that’s needed to make that small holiday meal.” These sponsors not only help provide families with holiday meals, but are
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able to directly contact the families and establish new relationships within the community. Fisher says it’s because of these outside sponsors that they are able to serve as many families as they do, last year serving 280 families during the Thanksgiving holiday. During the Christmas season, the community can sign up to sponsor meals as well as toys for the children of the families. “Our donations definitely rise during the holidays,” said Fisher. “Around the holidays people feel blessed and they want to give back and make other people feel blessed as well.” RACAP currently has 80 plus volunteers, but is always accepting more, especially around the holidays, including students who are looking to fulfill community service hours. Fisher said anyone who is looking to volunteer can contact them via phone, email, or visiting their website. One of RACAP’s community partners also shares their exceptional commitment to service. The Knights of Columbus chapter in Schertz is a Catholic-based charity organization for men and their families to give back to the community. During the year they work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Fisher House, the Special Olympics, as well as host their own fundraisers most recently, a coat drive for the school district. They also have special holiday programs to assist those in need.
Knights of Columbus provides turkeys for Thanksgiving as well as full meal baskets that include everything a family needs for a nice meal. Frank Alves, Grand Knight of the KOC chapter in Schertz, says the Knights are there to make sure that they are in a position to help when members of the community come to them, because everyone could use a little bit of extra help at some point in their lives. “The need is always great,” said Alves. “There’s always a need, but it seems like it’s a little bit more prominent around the holiday season.” The Knights welcome the whole community at their fundraising events and are always looking for membership to continue serving others. “We’re here to take care of our families and our extended families in the community where we live and work,” said Alves. But the call to holiday service doesn’t stop there. For over 24 years, the SchertzCibolo Lions Club has also made a point to give back during the holidays and all year around. Lions Club is
an international network of community service, who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world by seeking out and helping those in need. Throughout the year they host shoe drives, fundraisers, and eyeglass recycling, to name a few. But they answer the call of holiday need by partnering with RACAP to adopt families and children for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Christmas presents for 15 to 20 extra children. “It’s part of our culture and our history of this club, to provide for those families who can’t, who need a little extra assistance,” said Degallado. “And so the club as always comes through for those families.”
The Schertz-Cibolo Lions meet every second and fourth Thursday at noon at the Fredy Degallado, the President Schertz YMCA and can be contacted by visiting their of the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club, explains that they provide website and giving them a call. gift cards to families for holiday The Schertz Police Department’s Blue Santa meals, and also provide gifts program is very popular for children during Christmas. Every year, they are able to help with those who give of their provide meals for three or four time, talent and treasure to the program and to the less families, and have helped buy fortunate who benefit. And it is just cool to see Santa in a blue suit. "Blue Santa is a holiday tradition in Schertz and many other communities with a police department. It is a wonderful way to bring joy to families, and especially children, during this special time of the year,"said Esther Mendoza with Schertz PD.
application beginning on Monday, November 7, 2016 through December 2, 2016. Recipients must live in the City of Schertz. If you are a business and are interested in placing a Blue Santa donation box at your place of business, please contact Mendoza at 210-619-1213 or emendoza@ schertz.com or Helen Lafitte at hlafitte@schertz.com. Donations are accepted at the Schertz Police Department. Donations can be monetary, non-perishable foods, unwrapped new toys, and new clothes. For more information contact Mendoza or Lafitte. While Schertz may not be huge, the hearts of the community are, especially when it comes to blessing those in need during the holidays. Countless other organizations serve the community in the spirit of the holidays and have plenty opportunities for citizens to join them, because even though the need is great, the Schertz family is stepping up to answer the call to give thanks and give back.
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Community Welcomes New Fire Truck In keeping with tradition, Schertz Fire Rescue had a Housing Ceremony on October 12 for its new Fire Engine 2 to be housed at Fire Station 2 on IH-35. The ceremony included the engine’s first official washing and drying from the community using towels provided by Schertz Fire Rescue. The truck was pushed into the station by visitors and a “ring in” with a bell completed the time-honored tradition.
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City of Schertz Gets Financial Reporting Excellence Award For the 31st time in a row the City of Schertz Finance Department has received the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award for the 31st consecutive year,” said Finance Director Juan Santoya. “This speaks to the City’s commitment to providing financials that meet the highest standards of communication and accountability to the public and rating agencies.”
The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals.
Sewer Averaging Will Affect Residents 2016-2017 Bills Sewer average for the winter months begins on October 24, 2016 and continues through March 6, 2017 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 $3.79. That total will be added to the base rate of $11.16 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 $8.34 and that total will be added to the rate of $11.16 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.
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Voter Information From Election Officials During the November 8 General Election, voters need to be aware that if they choose to vote a ‘straight-ticket’ or ‘straight-party vote’, this will NOT automatically include the City of Schertz candidates for City Council. Voters will need to scroll down the ballot to locate the Schertz City Council candidates and mark their selections for Mayor and Councilmembers. For more information contact your county election administrator. NOTE: Guadalupe County is looking for individuals interested in working as election judges and election clerks in the upcoming November 8 General Election. Interested persons should call Lisa Adam at 830-3036363.
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City Council Ballot Information The following City Council candidates will appear on the City of Schertz election ballot for the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Election: MAYOR Michael R. Carpenter Grumpy Azzoz
PLACE 7 Bert Crawford Eric Beam
PLACE 1 Mark Davis Carl Douglas
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PLACE 2 Ralph Gutierrez Glen Outlaw
PLACE 3 David Scagliola Scott Larson
PLACE 6 Angelina Kiser Michael H. Dahle
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SPECIAL SECTION NOTICE OF GENERAL & SPECIAL ELECTION To the registered voters of the City of Schertz: Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., November 8, 2016, for voting in the general and special election to elect Councilmembers for Place 1, Place 2, Mayor, Place 6, Place 7 and Place 3 , Locations of Early Voting Polling Places: Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted as listed below: Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Guadalupe County Early Voting Clerk, Lisa Adam, P.O. Box 1346, Seguin, Texas 781561346; Bexar County Early Voting Clerk, Jacque Callanen, 1103 S. Frio, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78207-9950. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 28, 2016.
Guadalupe & Comal Counties’
Location, Dates & Hours of Main Early Voting Polling Location Seguin Elections Office - 215 So. Milan Street, Seguin, TX (Main Early Voting Location) Seguin ISD Administration Bldg. - 1221 E. Kingsbury St., Seguin, TX Grace Memorial Church - 3240 FM725, New Braunfels, TX Central Texas Technology Center - Room 118 Conference Room, 2189 FM 758, New Braunfels, TX Schertz Elections Office Annex -1101 Elbel Rd., Schertz, TX New Berlin City Hall - 9180 FM 775, New Berlin, TX Selma City Hall - 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma, TX Monday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, November 4, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early Voting Clerk: Lisa Adam P.O. Box 1346 Seguin, Texas 78156-1346 Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board: Lisa Adam
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COMAL AND GUADALUPE COUNTY’S ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 8, 2016 POLLING PLACES Polls Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Comal County:
Precinct 202 John Paul II Catholic High School, 6720 FM 482, New Braunfels 301 Westside Community Center, 2932 So. IH 35, New Braunfels
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Precinct 303 Schertz Elections Office 1101 Elbel Rd., Schertz 304 Schertz United Methodist Church, 3460 Roy Richard Dr., Schertz 305 Selma City Hall, 9375 Corporate Dr., Selma 306 Crosspoint Fellowship Church, 2600 Roy Richard Drive, Schertz 401 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 212 N. Barnett St., Marion 402 Schertz Community Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz 403 Knights of Columbus Hall, 509 Schertz Parkway, Schertz 404 Schertz Community Center North, 3501 Morning Dr., Schertz/Cibolo 409 Elaine S. Schlather Intermediate School, 230 Elaine S. Schlather Parkway, Cibolo
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MAIN AND PERMANENT BRANCH POLLING PLACES, DATES, AND TIMES IN BEXAR COUNTY Early voting begins Monday, October 24, 2016 and ends on Friday, November 4, 2016. Early Voting Clerk: Jacquelyn F. Callanen 1103 S. Frio, Suite 100 San Antonio Texas 78207-9950 Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board: Jacquelyn F. Callanen
Location, Dates & Hours of Main Early Voting Polling Places in Bexar County Bexar County Elections Department 1103 S. Frio, Suite 100 San Antonio Texas Monday, October 24, 2016 through Friday, October 28, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2016 through Friday, November 4, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any voter who is entitled to vote an early ballot by personal appearance may do so at the Main Early Voting Site.
CIVIC NEWZ GREAT NORTHWEST LIBRARY 9050 Wellwood
BROOKHOLLOW LIBRARY 530 Heimer Road
MISSION LIBRARY 3134 Roosevelt Ave. NORTHSIDE ACTIVITY CENTER 7001 Culebra
CASTLE HILLS CITY HALL. (SE CORNER OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS 209 Lemonwood Dr.
HENRY A. GUERRA, JR. LIBRARY 7978 W Military Drive
CLAUDE BLACK CENTER 2805 East Commerce
JOHN IGO LIBRARY 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway
NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE 3535 N. Ellison Dr.
CODY LIBRARY 11441 Vance Jackson
JOHNSTON LIBRARY 6307 Sun Valley Drive
OLMOS CITY HALL 120 El Prado W
COLLINS GARDEN LIBRARY 200 North Park
JULIA YATES SEMMES LIBRARY @ Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Road
PALO ALTO COLLEGE 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
CONVERSE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 405 S. Seguin Rd
LAS PALMAS LIBRARY 515 Castroville Road LEON VALLEY CONFERENCE CENTER 6421 Evers Rd
COPERNICUS COMMUNITY CENTER 5003 Lord Rd.
LION’S FIELD 2809 Broadway
EAST CENTRAL ISD ADMIN BUILDING 6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd.
MAURY MAVERICK, JR. LIBRARY 8700 Mystic Park
ENCINO BRANCH LIBRARY 2515 EAST EVANS RD FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY HALL (COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 7286 Dietz Elkhorn
MCCRELESS LIBRARY 1023 Ada Street MEMORIAL LIBRARY 3222 Culebra
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD ADMIN BLDG 5622 Ray Ellison SOUTHSIDE ISD ADMIN BLDG (BOARD ROOM) 1460 Martinez-Losoya SOUTH PARK MALL 2310 S.W. Military THOUSAND OAKS/ EL SENDERO LIBRARY 4618 Thousand Oaks TOBIN LIBRARY @OAKWELL 4134 Harry Wurzbach
PARMAN LIBRARY @Stone Oak 20735 Wilderness Oak
UNIVERSAL CITY CITY HALL 2150 Universal City Blvd.
PRECINCT 1 SATELLITE OFFICE 3505 Pleasanton Rd. SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ECO Centro Bldg) 1802 N. Main SHAVANO PARK CITY HALL (COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 900 Saddletree Ct SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL 7650 South 1604 West, Somerset
UTSA (Bexar Room) 6900 N Loop 1604 W WINDCREST TAKAS PARK CIVIC CENTER 9310 Jim Seal Dr. WONDERLAND MALL OF THE AMERICAS @ CROSSROADS 4522 Fredericksburg
Bexar County Election Day Polling Locations Polls Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Precincts 4087, 4126, and 4127 Ray D. Corbett Junior High
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Enrollment Time For EMS Passport To Care Program By Jason Mabbitt, EMS Director
Schertz EMS is taking applications for its Passport to Care program, which can reduce the cost of an emergency ambulance transport. Passport to Care allows citizens to pre-plan for emergencies. Nobody ever plans to have an accident or a medical emergency and to have to dial 911 for an ambulance. As a result, these events are always accompanied by unplanned and often very expensive medical costs. Schertz EMS now has a plan to help you avoid some of these expenses. The Passport to Care plan works like this: If you have insurance that covers ambulance transportation and are transported by Schertz EMS, you may have ZERO outof-pocket expenses for that transport. If you do not have insurance or your insurance says the ambulance transport was not necessary, you will receive an automatic 50 percent discount off your ambulance bill, and with our average transport bill checking in at approximately $1,400, this is a potential savings of $600.
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So, for the price of $50 to $75 a year, you can now rest assured that if you or a member of your family has a medical emergency, transportation to the hospital will be taken care of potentially with no cost to you. No co-pay, no deductible and no out-of-pocket costs (as long as your insurance deems it medically necessary). This plan is available to anyone who resides or works in the Schertz EMS service area regardless of your insured status, with the lone exception of Medicaid recipients. The state of Texas does not allow Medicaid recipients to participate in an EMS membership plan because Medicaid does not come with any out-of-pocket expenses. So the plan would be unnecessary for Medicaid recipients. Cost: • $50 for an individual (insured) • $60 for family (insured) • $65 for individual (uninsured) • $75 for family (uninsured) For more information, visit schertzemspassport.com or call (210) 619-1450.
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Volunteers Needed for Boards The following boards currently have vacancies and are looking for volunteers: • • • •
Board of Adjustments Economic Development Corporation Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Traffic Safety Advisory Board
If anyone is interested to please contact the City secretary's office 210.619.1030 for an application.
Sports Cards and Collectibles Show Community Center Building 3 Sunday, November 6, 2016 10am-4pm Senior Line Dancers Every Tuesday at 9am Community Center Building 3 Kids 1st Aid Class Schertz Civic Center To Sign Up & For More Info Please Call: Cassie Findley 254-744-8919 Alamo Coin Club Show Schertz Civic Center Saturday, November 19, 2016
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Tuesday, 1
Annual Events:
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chambers
November
TSAC, 5:30 PM City Council Chamber
Hal Baldwin Golf Tournament November 4 Election Day November 8 Veterans Day November 11 Holiday Tree Lighting November 29
December
Festival of Angels December 2 Movie In The Park December 10
Thursday, 3 Tuesday, 8
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Friday, 11
Veterans Day (City Offices Closed)
Tuesday, 15
City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Wednesday, 16
Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Thursday, 24
Thanksgiving Day (City Offices Closed)
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Friday, 25
Day after Thanksgiving (City Offices Closed)
Monday, 28
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM Bob Andrews Room
Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for more information.
Schertz City Council Mayor: Michael Carpenter
Council Members: Jim Fowler Grumpy Azzoz Daryl John Cedric Edwards, Sr. Robin Thompson
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