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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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City Headlines Parks & Recreation Library
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City Council Ralph Gutierrez Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember
FEATURES
Rosemary Scott Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Michael Dahle Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Allison Heyward Councilmember Tim Brown Councilmember
Executive Team Dr. Mark Browne City Manager Brian James Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager Adrian Perez Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager
Mission Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community.
Vision Community. Service. Opportunity.
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The Spike Heard Around the World
Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing. Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team.
About Our Magazine Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/ community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of 41,000 residents. Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri County area with a circulation of 15,000 copies; including 13,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 12,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
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CITY MANAGER We hope you have had a wonderful and prosperous new year so far. We are looking forward to a great year for our City and plan to carry out many projects and plans in the coming year. In this issue, we have a multitude of stories and information for all our residents. We would like first to recognize the Animal Services staff for receiving a perfect score on their recent no-notice state inspection. I am very proud of Animal Services Manager, Ginger Dispain, and her crew for their hard work and dedication. Kudos also go to the leadership provided by the police department, particularly by Assistant Chief Marc Bane and Sergeant Steve Solitto. We look forward to a great year as Animal Services continues to improve and provide great care for the animals in our community. Also in this issue, we recognize the Clemens girls’ volleyball team for making it all the way to the state semifinals. They certainly had a wonderful season and are to be congratulated for this outstanding result. February is National Mentorship Month and we highlight two programs the City is doing to further this effort. These programs teach our students about the role of local government in our community. I would also like to recognize Mr. Roland Hinojosa who is retiring from CPS Energy after a long and successful career in which he has been instrumental in helping suburban cities with power issues. I have known Roland for many years and Schertz is the third city where I had the opportunity to work with him. He does an outstanding job interfacing with cities and helping them solve any issues with CPS. Congratulations Roland and best wishes to you! Finally, we are currently working on two road projects (or will be soon) that will impact local traffic. First is Tri-County Parkway where we are working on a stretch near I-35, and the second is on Schertz Parkway from Maske Road to Woodland Oaks Drive. Both projects will impact traffic for a relatively short period of time and will be a big improvement to the roads in those areas. We will have more road projects as the year progresses, so we will keep you informed!
Dr. Mark Browne City Manager mbrowne@schertz.com
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Devan Flores Communications Manager Madison Porras Marketing & Communications Specialist _________ Contributing Writers
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Schertz PD Brings Holiday Joy During the holiday season, the Schertz Police Department made it a priority to give back to the community. For over 20 years, the Schertz Police Department Blue Santa program has provided food and toys to hundreds of families within the City of Schertz. Each year, the Schertz Police Department partners with several local businesses and community members to provide a merry Christmas to those families who may not be able to provide one themselves. This year, a total of 47 families signed up for the Blue Santa program with a total of 78 children. Thank you to all of the generous community members who volunteered with wrapping, sponsoring, and donating to the cause. This program would not be possible without the giving spirit of the incredible volunteers. New in 2019, the Schertz Police Department launched the Operation Polar Express program which was their effort to help combat “porch pirates�. This program allowed residents to mail their packages to the Police Department for free. The
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packages had to be under 50 pounds and they had to bring their Government ID card and the tracking number to receive the package. A total of 79 packages were received and made it safely to the rightful owners for the holidays. All in all, the Schertz Police Department saw success with these programs and hopes to continue to offer them in the future. For more information about other Schertz Police Department community programs, go to Schertz.com and follow them on social media.
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POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
Over 35 participants of all ages gathered at Wendy Swan Memorial Park Pool for the 3rd annual Cold for a Cause Polar Bear Plunge – a new yearʼs tradition where groups of people gather to jump into an icy body of water to help ring in the warmer months to come. For the brave souls of Schertz, it wasnʼt just about gaining bragging rights, it also meant donating to a worthy local cause. The $15 entry fee went towards the YMCA scholarship program – one of many community assets provided by the event sponsor. Senior Aquatics Director Deseret Dawkins and Aquatics Director Kayla Blevins competed in a social media poll for who would be the one to make the splash for the YMCA, Blevins taking the majority of the count as well as the plunge. All of the registered participants received a complimentary tumbler to commemorate their jump which they could fill with hot chocolate provided as they bundled back up and made sʼ mores by the firepits. While not all Schertz events include a 41-degree windchill the Polar Bear Plunge does kick off the wide variety of community gatherings put on by the Schertz Parks and Recreation and YMCA that happen throughout the year. Stay up to date with the community event details on social media as well as at Schertz.com.
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NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES
The 2020 Nature Discovery Series schedule is here! Does your little one enjoy being outdoors and searching for creepy crawlies? Do Mom and Dad want to get the family outside more enjoying time together? Then the Nature Discovery Series is for you! The program is designed for families with elementaryaged children, but older and younger siblings are welcome too! Texas Master Naturalist volunteers lead the themed programs held at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park, and the program is free. Upcoming 2020 dates and topics are: Feb 8
Discover Whatʼs Flying – Learn clues for looking at birds
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Discover Clues & Traces – Find what animals leave behind
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Discover Whatʼs Buzzing and Blooming – Functions of flowers, bees, and butterflies
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Discover Dinosaurs – Dinosaur tracks tell tales
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Discover Whatʼs Swimming –With dip-nets, capture invertebrates in Cibolo Creek
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Discover Rocks – Senses and sediments on earthʼs building blocks
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Discover a Bugʼs World – Our world would be different without bugs
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Discover Horns and Thorns – Staying alive is tough
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Discover Nature Journaling – Real naturalists record and remember
SCHERTZ PARKS & REC SOCIAL LEAGUE
The Parks & Rec Social League for adults continues in 2020 with more fun! Thanks to our sponsors Bar House and Anchor Bar for sponsoring the inaugural seasons of kickball and dodgeball. Spring kickball registration will open in March so get your teams together and get ready to sign up. Games will be played on Sunday nights from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. in April and May. Weʼre also working on a summer water volleyball league, so stay tuned!
SWIM Nʼ Sʼ MORES
Bring your sweet tooth and your sweetheart and join us for a Valentineʼs Day-themed Swim Nʼ Sʼ mores at the Schertz Aquatic Center on February 8 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy swimming, sʼmores, and hot chocolate on the splash pad. This event is free and open to the entire community. Register at ymcasatx.org/Schertz.
CRESCENT BEND BIRDING WALK
Join us at Crescent Bend Nature Park for the next Birding Walk on Sunday, February 16 from 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. 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.
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EXTREME BOOK NERD 2020
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY FIESTA MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
The Schertz Library Foundation is selling Schertz Public Library Fiesta 2020 medals. The medals are available now for $10.00 each. All proceeds will be used to fund special projects for the library. Please visit the library circulation desk to purchase your medals!
Extreme Book Nerd is back in 2020 and it’s bigger and better than ever! New this year we have three levels of reading. Complete up to three levels of reading and earn the prize for the highest level you reach. The 3 levels are the Readers’ Dozen (13 book categories), the Book Nerd Challenge (25 book categories), and the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge (52 book categories). Record the books you complete on your reading log throughout 2020. We will have reading logs and book categories available starting February 1 on our website and in the library.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
Did you know that you can pay your library fines and fees online? The Schertz Public Library now offers online payments for your convenience! Simply login to your account and choose "Fines & Fees" at catalog.schertzlibrary.org/polaris/logon.aspx.
READ BEFORE BOOKSTORE WINTER SALE
The Read Before Bookstore Winter Sale will be held in the Children’s Area of Schertz Library on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. Pay $5 for a bag to stuff with books from our selection of hard and paperback books, children’s books, cookbooks, and more. The Bookstore will be open for browsing regular inventory and the vintage collection.
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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LEGO LAB
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Program Room
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 5:00 p.m. Program Room
DISCOVERY!
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:30 p.m. Program Room
WALK-IN WEDNESDAY EVENING TECH-HELP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
ADULT ESL CONVERSATIONAL I CLASSES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - MARCH 4 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Meeting Room 1
BOOKENDS AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB: ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS BY OCEAN VUONG THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 1:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
6:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1
GAME ON!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Program Room
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 6:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Program Room
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
PODCAST BRUNCH CLUB
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SCHERTZ AREA GENEALOGY MEETING
MEDICARE 101
6:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1
WRITING CIRCLE & CRITIQUE MEET-UP
FREE PLAY
5:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
SCRAPBOOKING CLASS: DESIGN, TRACE, & CUT TEMPLATES WITH KIWI LANE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
WHY NON-ARTISTS CAN EXCEL IN INTERNATIONAL FOLK-ARTS: A DEMO BY CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST CATHLEEN HANDLIN
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
SCRAPBOOK AND PAPER CRAFTING FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1
TECH TUESDAY-KANOPY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1
For a comprehensive listing of all library events please visit SchertzLibrary.org.
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The Schertz Police Department & Schertz Emergency Medical Services are joining together to offer special C.R.A.S.E. & Stop the Bleed classes open to the general public.
Classes held in the EMS training room
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Work Zone Safety Is In Your Hands Most people agree that roadway construction is not a fun experience. That group of “most people” may not include the car seats full of 3 to 5-year old construction equipment enthusiasts, but aside from those small folks, most of us do not enjoy seeing or being inconvenienced by roadway construction. It slows us down, it’s unsightly, it throws off our normal routine, and it (hopefully) makes us pay attention – thus distracting us from that conversation with mom or our work on memorizing the lyrics to the latest Lizzo song. However, most people also agree that driving on a street in poor condition is not that fun either and unfortunately, the pain of construction is the only way to gain smoother, safer streets. Now that we’ve established that roadway construction is a necessary evil, let’s take this opportunity to remind ourselves and all drivers and pedestrians to practice safety in, around, and through work zones. Here are some tips and thoughts about work zone traffic safety:
Focus only on driving. Of course, you should avoid distracted driving whenever you are behind the wheel, but it is even more important when driving through a construction zone. There are many more challenges to deal with, and you can’t afford to be unfocused on driving. Hit pause on your other tasks – those things can wait. Think of all the people who benefit when YOU are patient and safe. On behalf of: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Please be PATIENT! Allow extra time for your commute. Yes, a construction zone will probably make your trip take longer. But . . . hurrying makes an accident more likely to occur and an accident will delay everyone even further – not to mention the possibility of injury and damage.
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Contractors working in the construction zone, Students walking or bicycling to school, Moms or dads pushing baby strollers, Babies in strollers, City of Schertz Public Works and Engineering Staff visiting the construction zone to observe and inspect the work, Mayor Gutierrez out for a run, Your friends and family who count on you making it home safe and not needing them to drive you around because you wrecked your car, The person driving the car in front of you,
On behalf of those people and all the community members who drive, walk, bike, or otherwise make their ways through Schertz, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND OBSERVATION OF SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES! Special thank you to H-E-B, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Rockets Feed, Em's Sweet Course, Victory Assembly of God, and Roadrunner Charter Buses for their generous donations to the grand opening celebration.
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Schertz Observes National Mentoring Month During the January 7 Schertz City Council Meeting, Mayor Ralph Gutierrez delivered a proclamation to the City recognizing January as National Mentoring Month, celebrating the benefits of youth mentoring across the country. The City of Schertz believes in the importance of mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives. Mentoring shows young people that there is someone who cares about them, gives them someone to help them through their day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Quality mentoring programs are proven to build relationships that help improve school attendance and academic achievement, promote responsible decision-making, and provide skills to better navigate relationships at school, socially and at home. For several years the City of Schertz has made it a goal to be involved in mentoring the young lives of those in our community. The Schertz Fire Department is partnered with Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) and Communities in Schools (CIS) of South Central Texas for a program where first responders visit and mentor students from Wilder Intermediate School, Schertz Elementary School, and Rose Garden Elementary School. In other mentorship efforts, the City also works with schools in the area for the Mayor and City Council for a Day program. The program was started three years ago by City Secretary, Brenda Dennis. Students from Ray D. Corbett Junior High School and J. Frank Dobie Junior High are nominated by their peers and
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teachers to participate in this program where they get a brief look into municipal government. Students from the Founders Classical Academy of Schertz will now also participate in this program. National Mentoring Month offers us a chance to celebrate mentoring relationships and recognize those who devote their time to being a positive influence on young lives. Go to nationalmentoringmonth.org for more information and find an opportunity to become a mentor yourself !
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Get Your Schertz Merch! A limited supply of Schertz Merch is still available, so stop by the Schertz Civic Center Office (1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg. 5) today to purchase a Schertz tee, tank top, or hat! Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cash, Check, and Credit Card is accepted. Also, make sure to stop by the Utility Billing Office to pick up your FREE Schertz bumper sticker.
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Annual Spring Clean Up March 7 - 22, 2020
Hazardous Items/Tires Drop Off March 21-March 22
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Schertz Fire Partners With Red Cross To Prevent Home Fires Each year, the American Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. Their goal of their Home Fire Campaign is to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries in the US by 25%. On average, seven people die every day from a home fire, most impacting children and the elderly, 36 people suffer injuries as a result of home fires every day, and over $7 billion in property damage occurs every year. Launched in 2014, the Home Fire Campaign has saved 682 lives, installed 2,025,411 smoke alarms, made 838,707 houses safer, and educated 1,535,618 youth on fire safety. As a community risk reduction project, Schertz Fire Rescue partnered with the Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas for this campaign to install and test smoke alarms on Monday, December 16 in the Aviation Heights neighborhood. A total of 92 smoke alarms were installed! This area was selected because it had the highest number of structure fires in Schertz in 2019. The Schertz Fire Department would like to remind residents that smoke detectors save lives, so it is important to make sure yours are up and working properly. If you would like to get your smoke alarms tested or need some installed, please call (210) 619-1300.
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CIVIC CENTER Did you know you can book event space for your next celebration or meeting at the Schertz Civic and Community Centers? Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, business expo or meeting, the Schertz Civic Center or one of the Schertz Community Centers are the optimal location for your special event. For more information, go to Schertz.com or call (210) 619-1600. November 2 turned out to be perfect weather for a golf tournament. The Hal Baldwin Scholarship was established in 2008 to encourage high school seniors who are residents of Schertz to consider public service as a career path. It honors Did you know Hal Baldwin who served theyou citycan foractively more participate in local government by becoming than 30 yearsinvolved as a civicasvolunteer, a memberemployee, of a City board or commission. All members of these Council member and then Mayor. To date,whose charge it is to make decisions and advise active groups are volunteers the Hal Baldwin Scholarship has proudly the CityinCouncil on several issues from the expenditure of public funds to zoning awarded $30,500.00 scholarships. Tournament questions. day began For withmore coffee, breakfast and to apply for a position, go to Schertz.com or information tacos, and a warm welcome from Mrs. Susan callofthe Office Beck, daughter Mr.City HalSecretaryʼs Baldwin. Over 100at (210) 619-1030. players and 20 sponsors participated in this year’s event. Players and attendees had the opportunity to win big prizes, including a trip to Vegas for two, Spurs court-side tickets, and even a 2019 Chevy 1500 Silverado courtesy of Gunn Fleet & Commercial for anyone lucky enough to hit a hole-in-one. Previous scholarship recipient, Grace Did you know you can volunteer at the Schertz Animal Adoption Center, and even foster Harper, wrote, "this scholarship is allowing one of our adorable shelter pets? To become a volunteer, stop by the Animal Adoption me to pursue my dreams and my higher education goals." Overall, it was a great day, Center to fill out an application and sign up for a shift. Applications for fosters can be and everyone was so pleased to see such a found on Schertz.com and emailed to animalservices@schertz.com or dropped off great turn out to keep the legacy alive.
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Continued Improvements and Success for Schertz Animal Services The team at Schertz Animal Services has been hard at work to improve shelter operations and provide the best possible care for our shelter pets and those looking for their owners. Over the past year, the staff has continued to increase the comfort for all of the animals that come into the shelter and ensure they are providing all of the basic needs to keep the animals happy and healthy. In December 2019 staff launched an Amazon Wish List which allows the community to easily donate supplies to the shelter with just a few quick clicks. In the first few weeks after launching the wish list, an overwhelming amount of donations were made. With those donations and others brought into the shelter, improvements have been made to the community cat rooms to include wall-mounted boxes, cat hammocks, and window beds; Kuranda Beds have been added to the dog kennels, and many other essential supplies are now fully stocked. Over the last year, animal adoptions are up almost 50% when compared to the past year, and up 63% from the year before that. Staff had made a tremendous effort to host several animal adoption events throughout the year to help as many pets as possible find new loving homes. To help with future adoption efforts, the department recently purchased a new larger and more efficient adoption trailer. This trailer can hold more animals, has two air conditioners to keep pets safe and cool, and it can also be used in case of emergency situations to transport animals. A new Animal Control Officer truck was also purchased recently to replace an older truck. Every year the Texas Department of Health Services performs an inspection on animal shelters across Texas, ensuring that animals are properly cared for. This year, Schertz Animal Services received a perfect score on their inspection! The inspector was clearly impressed, noting that they have done a great job making sure the shelter is run well and the animals are well taken care of. In order to help in their efforts and improvements, the staff has continued to increase the amount of available fosters and volunteers. If you are interested in fostering or volunteering with Schertz Animals Services, call (210) 619-1550 or stop by the Adoption Center located at 800 Community Circle. Follow Schertz Animal Services on Facebook or go to Schertz.com for more information and updates.
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Sewer Averaging 2019-2020 Sewer averaging for the winter months will be from October 24, 2019, to March 6, 2020, for cycle billing. Water usage over this period determines your sewer charge for the next billing year, which begins April 1, 2020. The water usage readings will be averaged and the average per thousand-gallon usage per month will be multiplied by $4.46. That total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with usage greater than 12,001 gallons, the first 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $4.46 and the portion of the average above 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $10.12 and that total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residential use. The final calculation result will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months. For more information, call the Utility Billing Office at (210) 619-1100.
Sign Up For Emergency Notifications In an effort to improve communication during emergency situations, the City of Schertz encourages residents to register for the Regional Emergency Alert Network (REAN) system. The use of this system allows local public safety officials the ability to send mass notifications to registered users through both land-lines and a variety of electronic devices during a natural or man-made emergency in the area. Traditional systems similar to this were previously limited to land-line phones. Guadalupe, Comal, and Bexar Counties have improved the system and now register multiple means of communication so that mobile contact information is included in the 911 database. It is important to note that citizens must be registered in REAN to receive notifications. During the registration process users are able to opt-in to receive emergency notifications via phone call, text messaging, and/or email based on addresses that they specify (home, work, school, parent's house, etc.). Alerts will be disseminated during the duration of an emergency and will cease to broadcast when public safety officials deem the imminent threat has passed or activation settings expire.
The City of Schertz encourages residents to also stay informed during emergencies by monitoring local radio and television stations. In areas of potential immediate impact, the Police, Fire and EMS Department first responders may go door-to-door with information or instruction. The City's website also provides information to the media and the public during emergency situations. This information can be accessed from a computer or electronic device. The City of Schertz also encourages residents to stay up to date by following the Schertz Police Department Facebook page. Go to Schertz.com/REAN now to register.
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Samuel Clemens Volleyball Makes History with Deep Playoff Run By: Brady Davis
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luorescent lights beamed down on the hardwood gymnasium floor, illuminating the area around two teams pitted against each other, battling for a spot in the state finals for high school volleyball. With the weight of their schools on their shoulders, cementing a legendary season in history, the Samuel Clemens volleyball team fought to the state semifinals for the first time ever. On Saturday, November 16, 2019, the Samuel Clemens volleyball team solidified a spot in the state semifinal round by beating Clark High School, who has six state playoff appearances and two state championships since 1990, in straight sets. The team then went on to lose in the state semifinals to Byron Nelson High School, who was ranked in the top three in the nation and would eventually be crowned the state champions. This marks the first time in history that the Clemens volleyball team has reached state level playoffs. “I feel like we came out on fire,” Head Coach Robyn Wunderlich said. “It really started to sink in the third set, we were up 3-0 and Clark called a timeout. We went back and forth and it was 14-5
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and Clark called their second timeout, which we only get two per set. I remember I looked up, seeing that score and knowing that was their second timeout, and that we were on fire, and I felt it inside.” On top of the team’s first state playoff appearance, the Buffaloes had a historic season, not losing a single set at home all year and winning 36 matches in a row before the state semifinal round. The team finished with a total record of 44-5 after playing 14 district matches and three tournaments, including the Adidas John Turner Classic in Pearland, Texas which hosts 58 volleyball teams from all over the state of Texas. Clemens has finished in the top 15 teams at this tournament for the past three years, finishing 12th with a 7-2 record this year. “Crazy is the only word to describe this past season in volleyball,” senior outside hitter Shelby O’Neal said. “We repeated as undefeated district champions, we finished well at Pearland early on in the season, and we beat great teams like Reagan, Lake Travis, Clark, and we got to compete with Byron Nelson in the final four.”
I think this season just proved that we could do it. Of course, we want this every year and now that we have a taste for state, I want it every year.” Recent history has been filled with early playoff exits for the volleyball team, as they haven’t been able to get past the second round of playoffs since 1976. Samuel Clemens High School opened in 1967, so this year snapped a previous drought of playoff longevity lasting over four decades, both battling past the second round in playoffs and traveling to Garland, Texas to play in the state semifinals. “I think this season just proved that we could do it; Clemens is a big school name now for volleyball,” senior right-side hitter Ashley Breu said. “It was cool to be the team to do that along with being here with all our family and friends.” One of the team’s most prized possessions that got them through the season was the bond that each player formed with each other, putting a major emphasis on being a team both mentally and physically. This camaraderie helped the team push through the tough times both on and off the court, as they held each other up and pushed to strive for greatness. “This team worked as a real team,” Joe Breu, Ashley Breu’s father, said. “When one player was off the others were there and able to lift that person up. They succeeded and struggled as a team and that made all 44 wins this season a joy to experience.” Another driving force behind the team was the school’s student section that followed the girls to whatever court they were playing on. These eager fans chanted the school fight song, stomped rampantly on the bleachers, and cheered on the peers they’d been watching perform since middle school. Because of this traveling fanbase, the team usually matched and even overpowered the opposing team’s crowd when playing an away game, but especially when playing at home. “The student section was great, they really did a great job at bringing the energy to every single game, especially the tougher ones when we were continued on page 34
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point for point in each set,” senior middle blocker Melinda Hackethorn said. “It was really surprising to see such a great outcome for a lot of our home games and I think we really appreciated that this year, and I think it really helped us have more energy on the court.” This increase in support was especially noticeable on the day that the team traveled to Garland, as they packed into a charter bus and visited all of the feeder schools in the community that produces the next wave of volleyball players. The volleyball team was applauded and moved to tears as spectators of all ages congratulated them and wished them good luck on their journey to state, creating an emotional payoff that most likely proved to be more impactful on the players than the idea of playing at the state level. “I didn’t go to any of those schools; I was a private school kid,” senior libero Elizabeth Hill said. “I didn’t really know anyone, but just seeing how connected the community was that I didn’t know before was really cool.” The volleyball team’s success had a widespread effect that reached past just the immediate community around the school, as people all around the city of San Antonio heard about the team from Schertz. “People had heard about us and our success, and that was really neat,” Cindy Hill, Elizabeth Hill’s mother, said. “Every time I had on my Clemens volleyball shirt, walking through H-E-B or Walmart, somebody would comment like ‘Congratulations, I heard you guys are going to the playoffs’ or ‘You guys are going to state’ and I just wanted to wear my shirt all the time because I wanted to be recognized as a mom.” The team’s success was recognized by Schertz-Cibolo Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) at a school board meeting on Tuesday, December 17, when the team and coaches received congratulations from some of the leaders in the district, serving as further proof of the wide reach this season brought. “It kind of feels like we put our school on our back,” senior setter Cassidy Steadman said. “It’s amazing even being a senior and getting to go out on such a kick, especially since it’s never been done before and we’re the ones that did it.” On top of team success, many of the girls received individual awards for their performance both on and off the court. All but two players received 26-6A Academic All-District honors for their success on the court and in school. Shelby O’Neal was named the 26-6A District MVP, the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 5A/6A Athlete of the Year, a member of the TGCA 6A All-State team and received a scholarship to play indoor and beach volleyball at Arizona University. Elizabeth Hill and Cassidy Steadman were also named to the TGCA 6A All-State team, as well as joining Canada Buchanan and Ashley Breu on the 26-6A All-District First Team. Coach Wunderlich was also recognized and named the TGCA 5A/6A Coach of the Year. These awards cap off an unforgettable season that will surely stick with everyone, leaving a mark in the history books for generations to come. “This doesn’t happen every day, and who knows, it could never happen in any of our lives again,” Coach Wunderlich said. “Especially the seniors; they’re going to college. Of course, we want this every year and now that we have a taste for state, I want it every year.”
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Martial Arts for All By: Schertz Magazine Staff with Contributions from Sabina Peerbhai
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artial arts schools often have a big impact on the communities they serve. They have a profound, positive effect on youth while keeping adults and seniors active as well. In recent years, the Schertz community has experienced this and benefitted from the expansion and variety of martial arts studios in the area. In 1948, the first official martial arts school in the United States was opened, and today there are studios around the country with a variety of disciplines from judo to karate, taekwondo to Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing to strength training. In 2005, Ted Myers, a 5th-degree black belt, opened the Kung Jung Mu Sul martial arts school with classes first held at Crosspoint Fellowship Church here in Schertz. He had no signage or marketing, but still managed to entice families to give Korean martial arts a try. Martial arts is seen as a tool for success. It provides stability, consistency, and challenge. As Myers puts it, martial arts gives people a safe place to “fail fantastically and keep failing. When one gets beyond failure – this leads to confidence.” As a life skill, this is immensely valuable for children and young adults as there are constant roadblocks and obstacles in all parts of life. By working hard at martial arts, focus, determination, and appreciation for hard work are achieved. Kung Jung Mu Sul now has a 10,000 sq. ft. property offering 46 classes Monday through Friday for kids, teens, and adults of all ages and skill levels. Kung Jung Mu Sul is a comprehensive martial arts system dealing with both single and multiple attackers utilizing a vast array of kicking, in-close striking, joint lock manipulation, grappling and weapon techniques from both the standing and ground positions. Another martial arts studio that recently opened in Schertz, Brazilian Top Team, was originally founded in 2000 by Master Murilo Bustamante who is the first UFC belt champion. Diego Gamonal Nogueira, the head coach of Brazilian Top Team academies in Texas, is a 3rd-degree black belt holder who manages three Brazilian Top Team locations in San Antonio with his wife Denise. Just over 5 years ago the San Antonio location opened, and in March 2019 the Schertz location opened after discovering many residents were commuting to San Antonio for classes. They offer jiu-jitsu, wrestling, submission & grappling Muay Thai, and boxing. Nogueira emphasizes that martial arts is not just about physical ability, it is a mental exercise as well, “when one learns to be disciplined their confidence, self-esteem, and self-control will improve dramatically making it easier to face the world's challenges and difficulties, especially for young people.”
Our instructors work very hard to inspire our students to overcome obstacles and be great in everything they do by leading by example and helping the kids get involved in the community.” Both organizations have enjoyed being part of a rapidly growing area and have seen great growth in their studios in recent years. With the many distractions for youth in this day and age like videogames, social media, and general “goofing around” – the Schertz community now has the opportunity to engage through martial arts training, comradery, and competition. Martial arts helps young people develop and improve their discipline, focus, concentration, and teaches them how to reach their goals whether that be in school, work, or personal relationships, without giving-up. “ It is important to build your self-esteem, to believe in yourself, to know that you are able to be whatever you want in life, and martial arts can do that for you,” commented Nogueira. Individuals in Schertz with special needs also have access to the benefits of martial arts and have succeeded in it. The training is adapted, but the achievement levels are the same. Independent boards and instructors come to evaluate the process and award belts, so there is a level-playing field and true success. “Much of what we do with our students and instructors is developing leaders,” says Myers. “Leaders aren't the people who tell people what to do, but they're the ones who inspire people and serve in the community. Our instructors work very hard to inspire our students to overcome obstacles and be great in everything they do by leading by example and helping the kids get involved in the community.” Both studios are working diligently to achieve their mission to drive personal growth and development, and positively transform the health, fitness, and wellbeing of numerous people in the community. If you are interested in more information about what martial arts has to offer, check out Kung Jung Mu Sul or Brazilian Top Team in Schertz.
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KENS 5 and Credit Human Recognize Exemplary Elementary Teacher Since 1999, KENS 5 and Credit Human have recognized exemplary public school teachers through their annual EXCEL Award. Every year one teacher from each of the 19 San Antonio area school districts is chosen to receive a $1,000 check from Credit Human along with a news feature on KENS 5. This award celebrates teachers for the difference they make in and out of the classroom. This year, Watts Elementary teacher Carissa Livingston was named the KENS 5 EXCEL Award winner for Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Livingston graduated from Texas A&M in 2003 and has been teaching for 16 years. She has been teaching with SchertzCibolo-Universal City ISD since 2013. In addition to teaching, she serves as co-coordinator for the school’s gifted and talented program, 4th grade team leader, and assists with several clubs at Watts Elementary. Livingston and her husband, a Judson ISD teacher, are passionate about traveling and have organized many student trips to historic sites all over the world. Congratulations to Carissa Livingston for this amazing accomplishment and thank you for your service to our community!
On December 27, young Softball players from across the nation gathered to complete in the 3-day Softball Youth All-American Games tournament in Round Rock, Texas. Every All-American Games tournament brings together hundreds of the best players from around the nation as well as some international players. Players must be nominated to compete, and then chosen by Softball Youth based on their skill level. 8-year-old Schertz Resident Avery Delapaz was one of 250 players that were chosen to compete. Avery joined Team Liberty in the 2027-2029 division. After a full weekend of games, Avery and Team Liberty won the All-American Games tournament, taking home the gold for their division! Congratulations to Avery for this wonderful victory, we look forward to seeing all of the great things you will do in the future. Thank you for representing Schertz proudly!
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Miss Jubilee Hello Schertz! My name is Kylyn Gillespie, and I was blessed to be crowned as Miss Jubilee on the 2019 Schertz Sweetheart Court. I’m currently a freshman at Samuel Clemens High School, home of the Mighty Buffaloes (#GoBuffs!). I play the clarinet in the award-winning Mighty Buffalo Band. My freshman year has been challenging, but having the opportunity to serve on the Sweetheart Court has helped to provide balance. I’ve been able to learn more about Schertz, become more involved in the community through service projects, and meet fascinating people. I’ve also had the chance to get to know other like-minded young ladies and represent my community in the many parades that the Court participates in (#ParadeFloats&PageantWaves!). In my spare time, I enjoy singing, dancing, gymnastics, and cheer. I have been selected to the Universal Cheerleaders Association All-American Cheer Team for the last two years. I’m a member of the Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church where I sing in the youth choir, serve as a youth usher, and minister on the praise dance team. I also serve on the River City Chapter of Top Teens of America. My academic goals include attending either Texas A&M or Prairie View A&M University, majoring in biology, and going on to become a pediatrician. I would tell any young lady to dare to dream BIG and never stop reaching for your dreams, regardless of what others may say; take full advantage of every opportunity that comes your way! I’ve enjoyed serving on the Sweetheart Court, and I look forward to what the future holds.
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Area Athletes Take Their Skills to the Next Level CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL Ryan Ward
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STEELE HIGH SCHOOL
On December 18, 2019 nine student athletes from Samuel Clemens High School and eight student athletes from Byron P. Steele High School signed their letters-of-intent to attend colleges across the country on athletic scholarships. These student athletes represent six different sports. Congratulations to the following student athletes for this incredible achievement!
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“The heard voice perishes, but the written letter remains.� Latin Proverb
LOCAL HISTORY On February 8, 1956, the first business meeting of the Schertz Fire Department was held. The fire department was organized by Schertz businesses and citizens. Prior to that fire protection was provided by the Randolph Field Fire Department.
TEXAS HISTORY
On February 12 1899, Tulia, Texas, reported the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state--minus 23 degrees Fahrenheit. This was part of the "Big Freeze," an infamous norther that killed 40,000 cattle across the state overnight. This temperature was matched in Seminole in 1933. The highest temperature recorded for Texas was 120.
Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.
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