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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Cedric Edwards Councilmember Robin Thompson Councilmember Angelina Kiser Councilmember Bert Crawford 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
VOLUME 33 ISSUE 8 33 Years and counting...!
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Melissa Geedman Communications Manager Devan Flores Marketing & Communications Specialist Alexis Souza Graphic Design Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Office Manager Mary Spence Events Manager
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Chuck McCollough, Lucille Sims Thomas, Richard Erickson, Allyson Ortegon, Claudia Pharr, Emily Wallen, Kari Bridges, Jim Webb, Stan Leland, Wendy Kinkade, Taryn McGillivray, Aubrey Parke, Kiko Martinez, Rudy Arispe, Chris Meek, Tom Lovett, Shelby Adelsen, Kira Villarreal, Stacey Lovett, Brittany Losey, Sarah Gonzalez, Devan Flores
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Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Joshua Nolden, Mary Oakes, Diana Webb, Emily Wallen, Mike Harris, Beverly McCollough, Ross Dye, 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, Mac’y Patterson, Stacey Lovett, Greg Martin 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. Š 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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ou’ve probably heard the old aphorism “rising tides float all boats.” While often affiliated to economic context, the core concept of this still rings true — working together benefits all involved. Partnerships can come in all shapes and sizes, and the August issue of Schertz Magazine highlights various instances in which the City and some of its closest partners have recently worked together to see some wonderful outcomes. The City and Schertz Family YMCA recently partnered to host a mock city council meeting as part of the Y’s Community First camp where students worked together to vote for a fictitious requested project. Not only did campers get hands on with local government, but they also were taught great values of leadership, communication, volunteerism and community pride. You’ll also read in one of the feature articles about the new safety Standard Response Protocol video Schertz Police department created while working with Schertz Cibolo Universal Independent School District. The video, which will be fully implemented in SCUCISD in Summer of 2017, details an emergency response plan to keep
students and staff safe in the instance of an emergency. A recent heart-warming event demonstrating the strong partnership between JBSARandolph and the City was when the 435th FTS paid visit to the Senior Center to serve them some lunch and play a few rounds of Bingo. The squadron was able to partake in a community service project where they could connect with the community and learn more about their history, traditions and good will. The August issue isn’t short of partnership examples. Read about the partnered training drill SAMMC and Schertz emergency crews worked together on; the new partnership the City has developed with Republic Services, the new solid waste provider for the City; and the national Heatstroke Prevention campaign the City is teaming up with Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) and Safe Kids Worldwide on. I’ll leave you with this quote: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” Helen Keller.
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DEPARTMENTS TALK OF THE TOWN Update 6 Parks & Rec 10 Library 14 Visions / Chamber 18 CIVIC NEWS Updates
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Schertz was recently awarded grants to help expand the trail system.
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Painting the Town Red, White and Blue at the Annual Jubilee By Emily Wallen This Independence Day residents and visitors alike came together to celebrate everything that makes our nation and community great and prove that as America grows older, the parties and the pride will just grow bigger. Festivities of the day included the 42nd annual Jubilee Parade, the 5th annual Let Freedom Run 5k Run/Walk, a
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variety of food vendors from the local area, live entertainment, a carnival for children of all ages, patriotic activities such as a watermelon eating contest, and even a firework show to end the night and ring in our nation’s 241st birthday. The theme of this years parade was Star Spangled Spectacular
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which included a total of 108 entries. The Let Freedom Run 5k kicked off the parade and had 170 participants, many of which donned their best patriotic attire.
the name of Bonzo Crunch. Other entertainment included concerts from Cliff and the Dirt Road Band, The Jesse Stratton Band, and Made in Texas.
Various activities for families throughout the day included a wide array of carnival rides, midway games, a watermelon eating contest, and a clown by
The patriotic event dates back to 1975 and is the City’s largest annual celebration. Serving as Grand Marshall at this years event was Brigadier General
Heather Pringle, representing the 302nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio. The event welcomed individuals from Schertz and surrounding communities to come out and enjoy the festivities. Sponsors of the event included H-E-B, GVEC, RBFCU, the City of Schertz, and 3-Double O Nine Restaurant and Bar. Without the help of these sponsors, the event would not be possible. For more pictures go to visitschertz.com.
CRESCENT BEND BIRDING WALK
Join us at Crescent Bend Nature Park for the next Birding Walk on August 27 from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Meet in the first parking lot with leader Sandi Wheeler for a walk through the park to learn about the bird life. Bring your binoculars, cameras, water, and snacks. All levels of birders are welcome from beginners to experts.
COMING SOON TO CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK!
Star Parties with the San Antonio Astronomical Association will soon be offered at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Volunteers will have telescopes available for visitors to view stars, planets, and galaxies, and will learn about the importance of dark skies. Stay tuned for future dates! A Children’s Nature Discovery Series will also be offered in the Fall of 2017 at Crescent Bend Nature Park and Heritage Oaks Park. The program is free and is hosted by volunteers from the Guadalupe Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. Stay tuned for program details and future dates!
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TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST CLASS OFFERED IN SCHERTZ
Are you the type of person that loves the outdoors? Would you like to learn more about the plants, wildlife, and water resources in this area? Do you want to share your passion for the natural world with children or other adults in programs in area parks? Then the Master Naturalist Program is for you!
COOLEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE WAS A COOL SUCCESS!!
One hundred and thirty guests got the VIP treatment at Schertz’ 4th of July Jubilee and enjoyed the coolest and the BEST seat in the house for the amazing fireworks show. Tickets were sold in advance only and many festival-goers inquired about joining in the fun next year. We will be doing it again so stay tuned!
The Guadalupe Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists will be hosting a training class in the Fall of 2017 at the Schertz North Center, 3501 Morning Dr, Schertz, TX. Classes will be every other Tuesday starting September 5 through November 28 from 6:00-9:00 PM. Come learn more about the program at our informational come-and-go meeting on Tuesday, August 1 from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Schertz North Center, 3501 Morning Dr, Schertz, TX.
PAWS IN THE POOL
The dog days of summer are still hanging on... so it’s time to get your pup’s paws in the pool and cool off! Humans and their furry friends are invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon at the two outdoor pools in Schertz. On Saturday, September 9 at Pickrell Park Pool, and Sunday, September 10 at Wendy Swan Park Pool, the gates will open from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for you and your doggie to take a dip together. The wading pools will be reserved for the small dogs and the main pools are open for the large dogs. Dogs are required to be on leash outside of the pool facility and must wear a collar that they can swim in. Humans are required to show proof of dog’s vaccinations and city pet license at the gate. They must also clean up after their pets. Aggressive dogs or humans will be asked to leave. Dog toys, camp chairs, and coolers are allowed (no glass or alcohol.) Pre-registration is required. Call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at (210) 619-1850 or come by the office at 10 Commercial Place, Building #1, Schertz, TX 78154.
SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY Everyone is invited to come out and view the solar eclipse at Crescent Bend Nature Park on August 21 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. This will be a partial eclipse in our area (about 61%) with the maximum eclipse occurring at 1:09 PM. A short program will be provided by the San Antonio Astronomical Association. Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided (limited supply). Please pre-register by calling the Parks & Recreation Office at (210) 6191850.
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TALK OF THE TOWN
YMCA Campers Learn What It Takes to be City Council Members The Schertz Family YMCA recently held their annual summer Community First camp for children ages 8-14. Students enrolled got the opportunity to learn about the community by visiting the community garden and library, learning about city government, and even organizing and carrying out a service project. On Monday, July 10, students visited the City of Schertz Council Chambers for a mock City Council session. Students were welcomed by City officials, including Councilman Gutierrez and City Manager John Kessel. Eight students were voted in to City Council while the remainder of the group played
a role as residents. The goal of the mock council session was to have Council approve a staff requested program. City staff from the Fire; Public Affairs; and Parks, Recreation and Community Services departments presented three presentations to Council regarding project requests including a new City Event, a new Fire Brush truck and funding for new hike and bike trails. Residents came before Council to vote their opinions on which project they wanted to have approved. After consideration from the Council, the majority vote was for the new Fire Brush truck.
Students were excited to be a part of the Schertz mock council session and agreed that it can be difficult to vote on something as a team. The Community First camp is a great experience for everyone and teaches participants leadership, communication, volunteerism and community pride. Contact the Schertz Family YMCA for future Community First camp information.
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AUGUST DID YOU KNOW…THE LIBRARY HAS AN ONLINE CHAT SERVICE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHERE YOU CAN VIRTUALLY CHAT WITH A STAFF MEMBER?
The Schertz Public Library offers virtual reference assistance for patrons during regular library operating hours. Simply visit schertzlibrary.org and on the home page under Stay Connected select Contact a Librarian. Once you are on the Contact Us page, scroll down until you see the box labeled Chat with a Librarian. If the box is not visible, chat service is unavailable at that time. Anything you may call the library to inquire about, can also be done via chat. We hope to chat with you soon.
EVENTS LEGO CLUB
The Lego Club is for architects, engineers and artists of the future. School-age children and their siblings are welcome to join us for a brick-building extravaganza at the library. Our LEGO Club meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Program Room.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
The Schertz Public Library & the Schertz-Cibolo 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.
THE BOOK ENDS AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
The library book club meets the second Thursday of each month in the front meeting room. On Thursday August 10, come discuss A Country Between by Stephanie Saldaña beginning at 1:30 PM.
LIBRARY QUILT BEE
Join us for a few fun hours of quilting! The Quilt Bee meets on the second Tuesday (August 8) and third Saturday (August 19) of each month 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.
POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Join us for open mic poetry night on Thursday, August 10 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. All local poets and aspiring poets are invited to share their work. Pre-registration is not required to attend.
Schertz Magazine All Over the Map The map above shows just some of the places Schertz Magazine has traveled! Take your copy of Schertz Magazine when you travel and take a high-resolution photo of the magazine and you in front of a recognizable place and send to events@schertz.com. You might just make it into the magazine.
(Above) Alice Haley went to the Law School of Vermont with her Schertz Magazine.
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(Right) Charles, Rose, Patsy, Billy Hal, Taco, Sandy, Curtis and Jan went to the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii with their Schertz Magazine.
(Above) Michael Christopher and Marie Teague took their Schertz Magazine to Glenwood Springs Colorado, the largest natural hot springs pool in the world.
(Left) Walt and Angie Aldridge took Schertz Magazine to The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.
(Right) Tim and Sharon O’Neil took their Schertz Magazine to Mustang Island while celebrating their 32nd Wedding Anniversary..
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The Chamber: Building A Better Tomorrow August 15
TxDOT Presentation for Chamber Monthly Luncheon Join us for area traffic and road updates on projects current with TxDOT. Guest speaker Jonathan Bean will be presenting and answering questions. The luncheon is from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at the Schertz Civic Center (1400 Schertz Parkway). General Admission is $28 and $18 for our Members that pre-pay, $20 at the door. RSVP deadline is August 8. Please call 210.619.1950 to RSVP and pre-pay.
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Grand Opening for Schertz Auto Join us at Schertz Auto located at 1000 FM 3009 in Schertz for their official grand opening at their new location! Ribbon cutting is at 5:00 PM and will be followed by our Chamber Monthly Mixer. After Hours Mixer Hosted by: Schertz Auto This is a great opportunity to network, mingle with other Chamber Members, and have a chance to win Chamber cash! This event is FREE for Chamber Members and only $10 general admission; 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Want to get a great deal on a meal, service, or class? To find up-to-date specials, information and events of our area businesses, go to www.thechamber.info/events/calendar
Want to join our Chamber? Give us a call or e-mail us today!
Our Mission is to Serve, Promote and Enhance Economic Success! 1730 Schertz Parkway Schertz Texas 78154 210-619-1950
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2017 Steele High School Cheer, Dance & Mascot Spirit Clinic Attention all boys and girls Kinder thru 12th grade! Come out for a day of great fun while supporting the Steele Knights. Our annual Cheer, Dance, Mascot Spirit Clinic will be taking place Saturday, September 16 at the Steele High School Gym. Check-in time is 8:30 AM in the courtyard. Kinder & 1st grade will end with a parent show off at noon and 2nd thru 12th grade with a parent show off at 2:00 PM. The price per student is $45.00 which includes a t-shirt, snacks, special photo, and a pizza lunch. We ask that you register your child by September 8 to guarantee a t-shirt.
purchased before and after at the clinic as well as online and at the gate). Come out and support your Steele Knights; our dancers, cheerleaders and mascots are ready to share their school pride!
Pre-game performance will be at the Steele Knights home game on Friday, September 22 at Lehnhoff Stadium. Tickets will need to be purchased for entry into the game (tickets can be
Online Registration: steelehs2017spiritclinic.eventbrite.com
New this year will be online registration. Please find the link below to the on-line registration and register today. Registration forms can also be requested via email at steelehsdanceboosterclub@gmail.com and mailed in with a check/cash payment. Make sure to let all your family and friends know and come have some fun with Knightro and his friends!
Schertz Team Goes to Pony South Zone World Series The Schertz based SC Stags 8u baseball team will be participating in the Pony South Zone World Series in Youngsville, LA. July 12-15. They represented Buffalo Valley Youth Association as a Pony Elite team and after finishing 1st and 2nd in qualifying tournaments and will be competing in the Pinto Plus Division as the San Antonio/Austin tournament representative. All of our players and families are local residents. SC Stags is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and we can be followed on Facebook at facebook.com/Scstags
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Library Mini Golf is a Real Par-Tee By Emily Wallen
On Saturday, June 24 the library hosted its second annual Tee Off for the Library Mini-Golf Fundraiser. At this event, the library was transformed into a fullsize miniature golf course, each hole having its own local sponsor and unique course decorations. The event is a refreshing and relaxing way for local members of the community to come out for a day of family fun and support the library with an admission cost of only $5. “Mini-Golf is a fun event that the whole family can take part in and we wanted the whole community to be able to come and have fun in the library,” library staff member and Event Coordinator, April Toman said. “This year the proceeds of this event will be used to help the library update the computer catalog system to a more efficient and modern system. We’re making the change from PCs to iPads,” Toman said. The library staff members hold high hopes for the fundraiser and hope to continue the tradition in years to come. “Last year we raised almost $5,000 and our goal this year is to double that - we’re pretty excited,” Toman said. The event is about much more than just raising money for the library, it is also an excuse for local families to go out and have a little bit of inexpensive fun. The last hole of the course was a prize hole in which participants were able to take home a stuffed animal if they could get a hole-in-one. “My favorite part about hosting this event is seeing the families that come in together having fun. I love being able to offer an activity that they can all do together,” Toman said.
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Schertz Helps Raise Heatstroke Awareness
TALK OF THE TOWN In 2017 alone there have already been three child vehicular heatstroke deaths in Texas. To keep this issue top of mind in our communities, Safe Kids San Antonio (SKSA) and area GM partners are partnering with STRAC and San Antonio Safe Kids Coalition members to raise awareness on the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles. Safe Kids San Antonio is displaying large, mobile temperature displays to raise awareness on how rapidly a car heats up in direct sunlight. The City of Schertz will take part in the campaign by displaying a vehicle and thermometer for one week beginning July 31, which is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Come by the Schertz Public Library to check out the display and learn more. Heatstroke is a year-round concern in Texas. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hosts their campaign from Memorial Day through Labor Day. National Heatstroke Prevention Day is held in July to maintain messaging throughout the summer and draw attention
to the high temperatures felt by all midsummer. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Safe Kids San Antonio Offices through e-mail at injury.prevention@uhs-sa.com
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435th FTS Serves Up a Good Time for Senior Center Seniors at the Schertz Area Senior Center were treated to some special visitors on Wednesday, June 28. Service men and women from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph, the Deadly Black Eagles, arrived to serve lunch, joined them for a nice meal and then stayed to participate in a rousing game of bingo. City Manager, John Kessel, serves as the Honorary Commander for the 435th FTS, a program that allows for a strengthening of ties between the community and the nearby military installation. Over the past few years, members of the 435th FTS have been involved in several community based projects throughout the City, with visits to the Senior Center becoming a tradition that is looked forward to not only by the seniors, but the squadron as well. Lt. Col. Jason Earley, Commander of the 435th, said that “participating with local Schertz citizens, especially seniors, is rewarding for our squadron in two ways. First, our young fighter pilot trainees get to connect with the people they’ve sworn an oath to protect. Second, it’s both a give and get: we give back by spending time, but we get so much more in the way of stories, traditions, and good will. This is another great example of the relationship between the 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the City of Schertz.”
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FEATURE
Schertz Awarded Hike & Bike Trail Funding By Lucille Sims Thomas
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t’s official, The City of Schertz has won its bid to obtain funding to ensure that its system of hike and bike trails continues to be an asset for both present and future residents. Back in February, the Schertz Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department submitted a proposal to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) that detailed plans to use the desired funding to build new trails and make improvements to some of the existing ones. The department was recently notified that it had been awarded funding in the amount of $926,613 to match $231,653 in City funds for a total of $1,158,266 to be used for the Schertz Pedestrian Routes and Bike Lanes project. This money is part of the AAMPO’s transportation alternatives program, and the City’s proposal had to beat out several other proposed projects competing for funding in the same region. “We are excited for this opportunity to bring more trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes to the recreational network for the Schertz community. Filling in the connectivity gaps in the core of Schertz is our first priority, and then we have plans to extend the trails network to northern and southern Schertz,” said Assistant Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Director, Lauren Shrum. The Schertz Pedestrian Routes and Bike Lanes project will fill gaps in connectivity between Schertz Parkway and FM 3009, which are the main north-south corridors running through Schertz. The connections
will improve accessibility, make sidewalks ADA accessible, and serve multiple pedestrian generators including schools, Schertz library, parks, businesses, the recreation center, and the Senior Center. It will also increase pedestrian and bike safety. The funds will provide for the construction of a ten-foot, shared-use, stabilized decomposed granite trail adjacent to Wiederstein Road to fill in the connection gap and six-foot concrete sidewalk connections to fill gaps. This includes curbs, curb ramps and drainage adjacent to E. Live Oak Road. The funds will also enable bike lane striping on both sides of Woodland Oaks Drive and Savannah Drive. Not having bike lanes on both sides of those two streets means the City is out of compliance with federal regulations because this encourages contra-flow traffic. Cyclists are encouraged to ride on the right side of the road. The money received from AAMPO will cover most of the construction costs with the City of Schertz only picking up 20 percent of bill. The City’s cost for the $1.1 million project will be $231,653 – making it a very good deal.
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We are excited for this opportunity to bring more trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes to the recreational “Anytime we can spend 20 cents on the dollar and get that kind of return in federal dollars – it’s a good thing for the city,” Shrum said when the city was submitting its proposal. The City of Schertz will sell some bonds to fund some of its portion of the project, something that was decided before the bid was submitted, Shrum said. According to Shrum, Schertz currently has 17.47 miles of trails, most of which are in good shape, including a new 10-foot wide concrete trail in Pickrell Park, 1.3 miles of trails in Crescent Bend Nature Park, and 3 miles of trail on each side of Schertz Parkway between IH-35 and FM 78. Also newly-completed is a a half-mile trail in Heritage Oaks Park in the Crossvine neighborhood. “Trails have been the number one priority in the master plan since the plan was created in 2014, so we’ve been working really hard as a department to increase our trails in the city,” she said. “And this project fits in with that vision perfectly because it is adding and enhancing our trails system and our biking system in the City.” The project does not include any repairs to existing trails. Long-term plans include possibly using creek beds, natural drainage ways, and utility easements to make future trail connections. Shrum said the trails are currently very well-used, with people riding bikes to work and moms pushing strollers among other uses. The project’s timetable, including a start date, have not been decided yet. According to Shrum, there shouldn’t be any significant impact on hikers and bikers who currently use the trails since what’s being built is all new. “There may have to be temporary closures at the connection points between old and new trails, but other than that users should see minimal disruption to their regular routines,” Shrum said. The AAMPO develops transportation plans and programs to address the needs of the greater San Antonio area. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous transportation planning process for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, consistent with the region’s overall economic, social, and environmental goals.
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our years ago, a Schertz resident, Mark de Kiewiet, who taught the Veterinary Science project for the Guadalupe 4H, an A&M Extension office program, was asked to start a bee Project for residents in Schertz. With the help of Mike Cole and Molly Keck, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Specialist and A&M Extension Officer, Mark started a bee club in Schertz to service the east side of Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties. It may not be obvious as to why a bee project was an important addition to the Schertz community; however, it is essential to understand the role bees play in our environment and to know what you can do to protect bees from dying off. Bees are an essential element to our environment and the food we eat; we rely on bees because pollination is a pivotal function in producing most of the world’s food supply. Apart from pollination, the honey bees produce a few other products which humans can use. Honey is the first thing that comes to mind. Not just a sweetener, honey also has a lot of nutritional value, anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties. So cloudy, sugary honey is actually good for you. It has been used on wounds, burns and used to reduce allergies to local pollens.
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Another product of bees is wax, a very expensive commodity for the bees, for it takes 10 pounds of honey to make one pound of wax. It is used in cosmetics, balms, polishes, food preservatives and by many churches as candles created from natural wax do not produce smoke. A product known as Propolis – bee medicine – also is a byproduct of bees. It is the only anti-fungal, anti-bacterial product to which diseases have not been able to become resistant. Some clinics even collect bee venom for medicinal purposes; it is used to counter arthritis, tumors, and more. Unfortunately, millions of bees are dying off, and the need to protect the species is as important as ever. Learning about bees and their contribution to the environment as well as understanding how to live with them will help protect the species from extinction and ultimately protect our food supply from depleting. Honey wasps and bees are not aggressors, rather they are defenders. Apart from enjoying our sweat, have no interest in humans. Like all creatures, they have fears, desires and a will to protect their hive and self. Throw objects, bump or tip
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their hives, they will come out to defend. Bees communicate through smell, so wearing strong scents, perfumes, soaps etc. confuses them and they attack. When bees are around, do not panic, they can smell your fear and — like other
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creatures — will probably attack. Waving your hands or arms around when a bee is near is perceived as a declaration of war. Their natural enemies have dark noses and breathe warm humid CO2 loaded air. When around bees, avoid wearing dark clothing, and remember to breath smooth shallow breaths and try to blow the air away from the bee. The bee’s temperament is for the calmest; however, they are upset by air pressure changes, i.e. the onset of a storm. Generally, when foraging, bees do not sting unless you squash them, they have nothing to protect, only themselves, but close to their hives, they do have a lot more to protect. You can help bees by providing shallow water and an all year-round source of food, flowering nectar plants, similar to those for butterflies. The plants (or seeds) should not be pretreated with insecticides. No insecticides in use are found in nature in the concentrations being applied. Insecticides have half-lives from a few months to 23 years. Insecticides are designed
to kill insects, including bees. It affects the neurological system of the insect and they squirm, contort or forget where their home is. Even if the insecticide being used is not in a concentration strong enough to kill the bee out foraging, the bee brings it back to the hive where it concentrates in the wax comb and where the babies are, soon killing all the young and the colony dies. This can also potentially contaminate your honey. If you must spray, choose a product which is labeled pollinator friendly and spray early evening when the pollinators are not around. Fungicides are just as bad. Bee Bread, the nutritious food the bees make for their young depends on a specific fungus.  By understanding the significance of bees in our environment, you now know why the bee project was a great addition to our community. The club, Bees-in-the-East meets once a month at Water Garden Gems and currently has 72 members. They provide mentors for beekeepers, education, talks
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and visits to people interested in the hobby. They prepare people for Texas’ Master Beekeeping Certification, a 4 to 5-year curriculum. The club participates in local fairs and educational events and manage hives in San Antonio Green Spaces, two of which are located near Randolph Air Force Base. The club members provide a bee relocation service. They remove bees who are perceived to be harassing humans to one of their Apiaries. These colonies often become the ones our kids (and adults) will loan and use to learn beekeeping. They have removed bees from sides of houses, duck houses on ponds, bird houses, cat house, fences, tennis courts, truck fuel tanks, tractor tires, garden pots, water meters, cable boxes etc. During a removal, the wax comb with eggs, larvae and pupa are carefully removed and mounted into wooden frames for the new hive. Where possible, the capped honey and nectar is also mounted. In the case where this is not possible, the comb is either
frozen or the honey extracted and given back to the bees during winter. Should your kids want to learn and experience beekeeping, the Infinity 4-H club in Schertz has a bee project which runs from one year onwards. They learn about local bees (nearly 4,000 bee species in the USA), wasps and beekeeping under the guidance of a Master Beekeeper. Experience is gained at one of the educational apiaries run by the Bees-in-theEast Club. Participants can obtain their own hives or loan one for the duration of their project. The Bees-in-the-East Club also provides presentations to our schools, visiting the First Baptist Pre-School, Wilder Intermediate and Clemens High School in the 2016-2017 school year. For more information on bee removal, visit www.bees-on-thenet.com/home-page/free-beeremoval.
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Schertz PD Creates New Training Video for SCUCISD By Kira Villareal and Hillory Halbardier Schertz area students will be safer and more prepared for emergency situations on school campuses this Fall thanks to the work of Schertz Corporal, Hillory Halbardier and the Schertz Police Department. Halbardier, the Schertz Police School Resource Corporal, and her colleagues, Schertz Police School Resource Sergeant, Joshua Mixon, and Schertz Police School Resource Officer, Bill Freeman, have created an original training video for students detailing a new Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which will be fully implemented in the Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) by the Summer of 2017. The new protocol, which will replace existing emergency response plans within the school district, focuses on five actions that may be taken on or around school campuses in response to critical incidents affecting the safety of students and staff. The five actions are Lockdown, Lockout, Evacuate, Shelter and Hold. “It is imperative for everyone involved to try to
minimize stress for the students, staff, and parents during a critical incident,” said Cpl. Halbardier. “These actions offer school staff and administration a more streamlined and consistent response to ensure the safety of the children on campus while minimizing the disruption to the learning environment.” The SRP program, which will be implemented at SCUCISD, is based on the work of the I Love U Guys Foundation, founded by John-Michael Keyes and his wife, Ellen. The foundation was created after a tragic school violence incident took the life of their daughter, Emily. The Keyes family wanted to ensure that their daughter’s spirit lived on, so their foundation began offering a no-cost standard response protocol program to the public to help ensure that students and staff throughout the country are better prepared to handle all types of emergency situations. The work of the I Love You Guys Foundation came to the attention of Sergeant Mixon at the Schertz Police
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Department, when he heard a presentation by John-Michael Keyes at the School Based Law Enforcement Conference in October 2016. Mixon was immediately inspired and decided that he wanted to adapt the Foundation’s program for the local school district. After doing some research, he presented the idea to Assistant Principal, Amy Sirizzotti from Samuel Clemens High School, who is also the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Chair for the SCUCISD. After numerous meetings and presentations, SCUCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Gibson gave the final approval and the program was underway. “I am incredibly impressed by the initiative taken by Corporal Halbardier and Sergeant Mixon to support our needs at the campus and district level,” stated Principal Sirizzotti. “I look forward to more implementation and problem solving as we continue to ensure the safety our students and employees here at SCUCISD.” With the approval of the new program secured, the officers now faced a new challenge: how to disseminate the
program and train students and staff in all seventeen schools within the district. Due to the large number of individuals in need of training, they decided that a training video would be a valuable tool that would allow the program to reach all the necessary individuals, even if a School Resource Officer was not available to personally present the material.
of the 2017-2018 school year. All students from the participating schools will view the video and receive training on the program during the school year. The completed videos were also shared with John-Michael Keyes and the I Love U Guys Foundation, and they are now available for use by other schools throughout the nation who wish to begin similar training programs in their districts.
Sgt. Mixon and Cpl. Halbardier once again consulted the I Love U Guys Foundation for resources. Utilizing small portions of the Foundation’s training video, they crafted a new personalized video, about 17 minutes in length, for each of the nine school campuses in the City of Schertz, as well as for the campus in Universal City. After completing the first video, Cpl. Halbardier realized that some of the material in it was too advanced to present to elementary school children, and decided to create an additional video designed specifically for younger students. Schertz Police School Resource Officer Bill Freeman and Sgt. Mixon also helped to guide the process. Cpl. Halbardier wrote the video script herself, arranged the filming, and even incorporated her “partner,” a fuzzy monster puppet named Officer Blue. Also appearing in the video are a very special group of stars – Mrs. Haupmann’s class at Norma J. Paschal Elementary School. These students, along with Paschal Elementary School Principal, Allison Miller, gave the final stamp of approval for the project.
The I Love U Guys SRP program is one that many schools across the United States have adopted and put into practice. As the program evolves, there are plans to make more training videos, including productions in Spanish. Other local police departments have also contacted the Schertz Police Department School Resource Division to review their training materials for use as they implement a similar program within their own schools. Here in Schertz, residents can rest assured that local students are getting some of the best emergency response training available today. What began as an effort to improve local school safety with a child-friendly training video, may eventually have a much greater impact than even its creators had anticipated. That’s great news for students, staff and teachers. Even Officer Blue approves!
Currently, the SRP project is in the initial implementation phase. The goal is to have the staff and administration of all seventeen schools trained by the start
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Jr. Police Academy Brings Police Officers and Youth Together This year marked the fourth year of the Schertz Junior Police Academy, with its Alpha class “graduating” on June 23 and Bravo on July 14. The purpose of this academy is to give children in the community an inside look at what their local police officers do on a daily basis while building positive relationships. The week is jam-packed with law enforcement related topics with a little fun and games mixed in. On the first day, new cadets are required to run the obstacle course. This obstacle course is the same course potential new officers are required to run when being considered for hiring. Keep in mind, modifications are made due to the smaller stature of the kiddos. The rest of the week consists of several topics aimed at teaching the children about police officers, but also about team building, internet safety and bullying. New to this year’s academies was a day devoted to K-9s and a presentation by the Texas Game Wardens. The cadets were visited by Inspector, Ron Miller and K-9 Maddie from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Inspector Miller and Maddie talked about and demonstrated how Maddie is trained in the detection of explosives and firearms. The cadets also got to get up close and personal with Schertz’ own K-9, Medor and Officer Hanley. Officer Hanley showed the cadets how Medor is trained in narcotics detection as well as tracking. During the presentation by the Texas Game Wardens, the cadets were shown several different animal pelts and learned what the role of the Game Wardens are in Texas. Also, as a bonus, the cadets got to learn about boating safety, how to properly wear life jackets, and see the boat the Game Wardens use when patrolling Texas waterways. Since its first year, the Junior Academy has gained a strong following with a second (Bravo) class being added in 2016 for the older kids during the summer. The academy has also been fortunate with help from the community in regards to donations and volunteers. This year was no exception with Broadway Bank generously donating all the snacks and drinks for the Alpha class, and several individuals volunteering their time to ensure the kids stay safe during the academy. The Schertz Police Department puts on this academy every summer, so stay tuned for the 2018 dates.
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Steve Simonson Community Service Award The Steve Simonson Community Service Award is presented annually to the Schertz resident who — during the eligibility year — exhibits selfless commitment to Schertz via volunteer efforts that made a difference in others’ lives. The Steve Simonson Community Service Award recognizes people who voluntarily offer their time and talent to improve the community in such areas as (but not limited to) health care, social services, youth or senior activities, the arts, education, justice, housing, nutrition, community growth and development, and community morale. Steve Simonson Community Service Award Eligibility Criteria •
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Do you know a deserving volunteer? Nomination packets can be found at schertz.com under the Events tab. Please direct any questions to 210.619.1636.
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Construction Closures Construction began on July 10 on Hubertus Road, from I-35 through to FM 482. The road will be completely closed to through traffic for approximately three to four months. The contractor for the Comal I.S.D. project will be installing new water mains down to the school and then completely rebuilding the road including the intersection at FM 482. A temporary road for emergency vehicles and construction traffic will be open and maintained for the duration. According to TxDOT, in July they began construction on the bridge expansion at I-35 & FM 1103. Construction is estimated to be completed by early 2019. The bridge should be open and fully functional before the start of the FM 1103 expansion between I-35 and Rodeo Way. When the project is complete, there will be two eastbound lanes, headed toward Schertz from I-35, and three westbound lanes, one continuing onto Hubertus Road and two turning left onto the I-35 southbound frontage road. Turnarounds will also be included at the bridge. This configuration should significantly improve the flow of traffic at this increasingly busy intersection. During the course of construction one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. Occasional full closures of I-35 will be required. Follow the City of Schertz on Facebook to make sure you see all the construction closure updates.
BURN BAN Burn Ban in Effect The Schertz Fire Marshal has enacted a burn ban in the City of Schertz effective July 12. Dry and warm conditions combined with variable winds make outdoor burning hazardous. There are NO outside fires of any kind permitted to burn until further notice. Contact the Fire Department at (210) 619-1300 for questions or information.
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Community Budget Meetings The August Community Budget Meetings will be a forum to go over the new programs and program improvements proposed for the upcoming year, explaining what is changing and why those proposals were selected. It will be in an open session where citizens can ask questions of staff on those topics or any budget related topic. The purpose is to further the community’s understanding of the proposed budget. The budget is expected to be submitted on August 4. The preliminary tax rate would be voted on August 8. Public Hearings are currently proposed to be held at the 22 and 29 August Council Meetings with final adoption on September 5. All dates are currently subject to change. August 10th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Schertz United Methodist Church 3460 Roy Richard Dr, Schertz, TX 78154 August 16th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ray D Corbett Junior High School 12000 Ray Corbett Dr, Schertz, TX 78154 August 17th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM North Community Center 3501 Morning Dr, Schertz, TX 78108
Vote Local Vote Schertz City of Schertz General Election November 7, 2017 LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT IS AUGUST 21, 2017 BY 5:00 PM The City of Schertz will be holding its General Election on November 7, 2017 for the purpose of electing Council Members in Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5 for a 3-year term. Any candidate desiring to have his or her name placed on the Official Ballot shall, by August 21, 2017 file with the City Secretary an application in writing in the form prescribed by the Texas Election Code requesting that his or her name be placed on the Official Ballot and declaring as a candidate for Council Member Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5. The term of office for these three positions is three years and is from November 2017 to November 2020. All candidates for office in the City of Schertz must, at the time of filing for office, have attained the age of eighteen or older on the first day of the term of office applied for, be a registered voter of the City of Schertz, and have been a resident of the City for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the deadline for filing for an application for a place on the ballot. The Candidate packet is available in the City Secretary’s office at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 2, or it can be found online at www.schertz.com. Should you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary’s office at (210) 619-1030.
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CIVIC NEWZ Rhine Valley: Schertz' Newest Park City Council recently approved the acceptance of the 5-acre Rhine Valley Park from the developer at their meeting on June 13, 2017. Rhine Valley Park is located at 9958 Mulhouse Drive in the Rhine Valley subdivision behind Corbett Junior High. The developer completed $376,500 worth of improvements which includes a playscape, sport court, soccer fields, picnic pavilion, bbq pits, an 8’ wide walking trail, parking lot, trees, landscaping, and irrigation. The Parks & Recreation Department has ordered picnic tables and the stone monument sign for the park and will install those in the near future. The park is currently open for public use, with a grand opening celebration to be scheduled for the fall.
Solicitation Permit Person(s) interested in inquiring a solicitation permit can visit the police department. Individuals will need to fill out and complete a solicitor’s application requesting a permit. A mandatory background check will need to be completed first based on the information provided before they receive a permit. Once approved they will then be contacted to receive their permit. This process is in place for the safety of our citizens and community. It helps regulate to peddlers in order to prevent fraud and protect our residents’ privacy The picture to the right is an actual approved City permit to solicit.
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From the Development Whiteboard CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSKS
The City of Schertz installed two customer service kiosk computer stations in the City Hall Lobby next to Inspection Division window. The purpose of these customer service kiosk computer stations is to improve our efficiency and customer service by allowing customers to fill out and print City forms and application. The kiosks currently provide access to the online Planning & Community Development Department fillable forms for various applications including, platting, building permits and miscellaneous permits. We are working to add other city service forms in the future to include application forms for the Engineering, Code Enforcement, and Utility Billing departments. All forms available on the kiosks are also available online at www.Schertz.com. The kiosks are available for use Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions regarding the customer service kiosk computer stations, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department at (210) 619-1750 or by email at Inspections@ schertz.com.
ONLINE INSPECTION REQUEST
The City of Schertz Inspections Division has implemented a new process for requesting inspections online. The intent of the new process is to improve our services and the communication we provide to customers. The changes include electronic inspection requests, emailed notifications related to request receipts, scheduling of inspections, and inspection results. To schedule an inspection you can go to the City’s website at www.schertz.com.
You will need to first sign up for an account before you can schedule your inspection request on the City’s website. Once you have submitted the inspection you will receive a notification it has been received. After your inspection has been performed you will get a second notification with the results of the inspection including if the inspection has been passed or failed and if there were any comments or fees assessed. Currently online inspection scheduling is only available for permits issued through the Inspections Division of the Planning & Community Development Department. If you have any questions concerning this new process. Please contact the Inspection Division at (210) 619-1750.
Tiffany Danhof, Executive Assistant The executive assistant performs a variety of highly responsible and complex secretarial and administrative duties assisting the department. The executive assistant also assists the Executive Director of Development.
Schertz Partners with SAMMC for Training Exercise
The City of Schertz partnered with the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) on May 31 to host a mass casualty training exercise. The exercise was broken into two separate operations; the first operation involved Schertz emergency services crews responding to a mass casualty disaster, which led into the second exercise of transporting the patients to SAMMC for medical assistance. The event - staged at Pickrell Park - was based around an annual festival where a driver ran through the barricades, striking several people. Schertz EMS, Schertz Fire and Schertz Police departments were called to the scene to assist with multiple injured patients. Each emergency department had individual goals they wished to accomplish during the exercise. The Police department, who was first to assess the disaster scene, hoped to adequately treat the injured until medical crews arrived, maintain communication during the entire duration of the drill, and establish and maintain a joint operation center. Lieutenant Thad Siwecki commented, “In today’s changing times, we all need to be prepared to respond to a fluid situation bringing all of our skill sets with us. Any chance we get to train as a combined team is an excellent opportunity.” EMS focused on being able to properly triage multiple patients with various injuries, prioritize patients and provide proper transportation, manage the scene and use resources sparingly, and be able to properly set up the incident command system. EMS Director, Jason Mabbitt stated, “Watching the three public safety departments working together was impressive. Teamwork was the factor for the success of the exercise.” Fire’s goals for the exercise included assisting EMS with appropriate triage for patients with various injuries, assisting EMS with patient prioritization and proper transportation of each patient, identifying and establishing landing zones, providing scene safety and management, properly assessing the scene to ensure vehicle stabilization and adequately setting up the incident command system (ICS). “This drill was a pivotal opportunity to identify any weaknesses in the incident action plan (IAP) the City has developed for City events. We were able to work through some of the challenges we discovered during the exercise which ultimately helps us in the instance a real emergency takes place,” stated Emergency Management Coordinator, Chris Meek. “The exercise gave the departments a great opportunity to form initial building blocks to continue to grow on their skills as combined emergency resources,” said Lt. Siwecki. “Through training we establish strengths while learning and identifying our weakness. Once we have identified our weakness, we can develop and train on that area, improving for the next situation. This is a continuous cycle.” Each department that took part in the exercise agreed that watching the professionals from all three services work together was a great experience and exercise. Schertz plans to continue training and developing emergency personnel to be as prepared as they can be in case of a real emergency.
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CIVIC NEWZ LOOKING BACK August QUOTE OF NOTE “History is never antiquated, because humanity is always fundamentally the same” Walter Raushenbusch
LOCAL HISTORY
On August 2, 1983, the City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore commented before City Council on the subject of growth in the Schertz community. Gilmore said: “We’re averaging about five or six developers per week coming in to discuss developments of various types of businesses.”
TEXAS HISTORY
On August 6, 1812, about 130 men strong, the Gutierrez Expedition crossed the Sabine from Louisiana in a rebel movement against Spanish rule in Texas. On August 14, 1949, the University of Texas Medical School, Galveston, Texas admitted its first black student. August 1, 1839, The first sale of town lots in the new capital of the republic, which is named for Stephen F. Austin, is held.
Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.
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