May 2023

SCHERTZ SCHERTZ

The Inaugural Class of Schertz Young Leaders will graduate from the program this month. This program gives area students a behind-the-scenes look at local government in action while developing future community leaders and informed citizens.

CITY COUNCIL

Ralph Gutierrez Mayor

Mark Davis Councilmember

Michelle Watson Councilmember

Jill Whittaker Councilmember

Michael Dahle Councilmember

David Scagliola Councilmember

Allison Heyward Councilmember

Tim Brown Councilmember

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Steve Williams City Manager

Brian James Deputy City Manager

Sarah Gonzalez Assistant City Manager

Greg Rodgers Fire Chief

James Lowery Police Chief

Jason Mabbitt EMS Chief

EDITORIAL TEAM

Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director

Devan Christensen Communications Manager

Caanon Gibbons Marketing & Communications Specialist

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Devan Christensen, Caanon Gibbons, Cassie Paddock, Anna Kraft, Lizzi Bertoia, Kira Villarreal, Roz Wise

CONTRIBUTING

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Devan Christensen, Caanon Gibbons, Domingo J Muñoz Jr./Muñillar

Photography

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Schertz Gets Movin

THE ANNUAL MOVIN ON MAIN EVENT ROLLED INTO THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF SCHERTZ ON APRIL 2ND BRINGING THE CITY TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF FUN IN THE STREETS.

This Ciclovia-style event promotes an active lifestyle and healthy living alongside vendors in the community specializing in these areas. The length of Main Street was closed to traffic allowing pedestrians to bike, skate, stroll, and even hoverboard their way through the event. Over 60 local businesses attended the event and inspired eventgoers to get out and move in the beautiful spring weather as they promoted a healthy body, mind, and spirit.

Various fitness demos and exercise stations were free to experience as well as music, local food vendors, a rock wall, soccer darts, and connect-4 basketball!

This year’s event brought a Vendor Bingo challenge and raffle where eventgoers collected stickers from all the vendors as they visited and took part in the individual activities they had set up. The raffle offered a chance to win one of 15 prizes donated by local businesses and participants earned one raffle ticket for every 5 stickers collected.

An estimated 2,500 residents came out for the activities sponsored by Northeast Methodist Hospital, Schertz H-E-B Plus!, Schertz Cibolo Emergency Clinic, and Raising Cane’s and hosted by Schertz Parks and Recreation, the City of Schertz, and the Schertz Family YMCA. Alongside all the fun, the day marked some celebratory moments for a couple of city services as well. Schertz Animal Services found a home for three of the four pups they brought out - and Schertz Public Library signed up 10 new cardholders to their branch! All of this was made possible with the help of 21 event volunteers, city staff, event sponsors, local businesses and vendors, and everyone who came out to support the community and a healthy lifestyle.

CITY

Appreciation Weeks

As a result, the week that date falls is known as Police Week. This year, National Police Week will be held May 14 – 20. This nationally recognized week pays special gratitude to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others while honoring America’s law enforcement community still serving today.

National EMS Week

EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins

May 21 – 27, 2023, is the 48th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins.

National EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." EMS Week is the perfect time to recognize our EMS staff, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics for all that they do for our City and surrounding areas.

Schertz EMS continues to educate the community with several different health courses including CPR & First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and Babysitting classes. This year Schertz EMS also launched the Yellow Dot Program which is a new initiative that assists in the "golden hour" of emergency care following a traffic crash when someone may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Learn more about these programs at Schertz.com/communityhealth.

Join us in thanking our Schertz EMS personnel for caring for our community, and make sure to follow Schertz Emergency Medical Services on Facebook to keep up with all they have going on!

National Police Week

Respect. Honor. Remember.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The Cibolo Police Department will be hosting a Police Memorial on Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Santikos (18124 IH 35N). The community is welcome to attend the ceremony as we honor the lives of fallen brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, Texas leads the nation in officer casualties in the line of duty. In 2022, 36 officers made the ultimate sacrifice.

Please join us in honoring our police officers this May for their service and sacrifice to our community.

National Public Works Week

Connecting the World Through Public Works

National Public Works Week is May 21 – 27 and this year’s American Public Works Association (APWA) theme for the week is "Connecting the World Through Public Works." Public works is the thread that connects us all, no matter where we live in the world. Every public works professional strives to improve the quality of life for the community they serve, leading to healthier, happier communities.

The "Connecting the World Through Public Works" theme highlights the way public works professionals connect us physically, through infrastructure, and inspirationally, through service to their communities, whether as first responders, or daily workers carrying out their duties with pride.

Public works connectors help keep communities strong by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management. They are what make our communities great places to live and work.

Join us in celebrating the quiet work these professionals do that makes life better for all of us.

On Friday, May 26 we encourage you to wear orange in support of our Public Works team and invite you to take a moment to say thank you to those who often work behind the scenes and at the heart of Schertz to improve everyday quality of life.

Economic Development Week

Enhancing Our Local Economy

The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) marks the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities.

Created in 2016 by International Economic Development

Council (IEDC), the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.

Within the City of Schertz, economic development efforts are led by the SEDC, a non-profit industrial development corporation that was established by Schertz residents in 1998. The mission of the SEDC is to grow the Schertz economy through projects. Specifically, projects that focus on the creation/retention of primary jobs and infrastructure improvements. This is exampled through street improvement efforts in the Tri County Industrial Park and the participation in regional job fairs and round tables that foster open dialogue, identify challenges, promote information sharing, and allow primary job employers to share best practices.

Visit SchertzEDC.com to learn more about the SEDC’s role in economic development for the city through the SEDC’s blog post series and reports found at SchertzEDC.com/blog.

Building Safety Month

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROMOTES BUILDING SAFETY FOR ALL

compliance with building safety codes and the officials who enforce the codes are essential to helping communities become affordable, resilient, and energy and water-efficient.

WEEKLY THEMES

WEEK ONE

May 1 – 7

Building Safety Starts at Home

WEEK TWO

This month the Schertz Planning & Community Development Department will participate in the 43rd annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety. This year’s campaign, “Building Safety Starts with You!,” raises awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work, play, and learn.

Homes and buildings that are built in

Building Safety Month provides homeowners, government officials, and the public with the necessary information and resources to prepare and protect our built environment.

In honor of Building Safety Month, the Building Inspections Division will be at Lowe’s in Schertz to be a resource for the community on May 16 and May 23 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn more about Building Safety Month at buildingsafetymonth.org or join the conversation on social media using #BuildingSafety365.

May 8 – 14

Building Safety Professionals and You

WEEK THREE

May 15 – 21

Prepare Your Community

WEEK FOUR

May 22 – 28

Advocate for Your Community

WEEK FIVE

May 29 – 31

Solving Challenges Together

Employees Honored for Years of Service

THE CITY OF SCHERTZ IS PROUD OF OUR EMPLOYEES, AND WE ARE INCREDIBLY THANKFUL FOR THEIR GREAT SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE EXCITED TO RECOGNIZE FOUR LONG-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RECENTLY REACHED A MILESTONE YEARS OF SERVICE IN THEIR CITY CAREERS.

Wes Dailey

YEARS

Wes Dailey began his career in Schertz in January 1998. He first started with the Schertz Fire Department and then transferred to Schertz EMS as a Paramedic in 2011. Wes was born in Anchorage, Alaska where his father was in the military. They moved to the Schertz area when Wes was in grade school, and later, he attended Clemens High School. After graduating High School, Wes attended College at Sul Ross State University. After 2 years, he enlisted in The United States Marine Corp and traveled all over the world. He spent 2 years in the Far East and 3 years in Africa. Wes has one son who is 27 years old and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has been married to his wife Tammy for over 10 years and he belongs to a very large family who are very involved in the community and the military. Some activities that Wes loves to do include traveling, scuba diving, mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, and sailing. A fun fact about Wes is that he proudly owns one of the first houses built in Schertz, and it has been in his family since the late 1970s.

Congratulations Wes on your remarkable milestone 25 years of service and thank you for your continued dedication to our city and the community!

25 YEARS

Bruno Sepeda

Bruno Sepeda was hired with the City of Schertz on January 5, 1998. In his position as a Facilities Maintenance Foreman, Bruno oversees all electrical, plumbing, HVAC issues, office-ready, security hardware, and carpentry. He also oversees contractors on bid-out jobs. Bruno was born in Seguin, Texas on June 14, 1972, and graduated from Seguin High School in 1998. Bruno is one of 3 siblings – he has an older sister named Rosemary and younger brother named Roman. He is the father of two sons named Bruno and Joseph. Bruno hobbies include camping, working, driving his ’57 Chevy, barbeques, listening to oldies, and spending time with his grandkids.

Congratulations Bruno on your remarkable milestone 25 years of service and thank you for your continued dedication to our city and the community!

20 YEARS

Carl Quast

Carl Quast is a Building Inspector with the City of Schertz. He started with Public Works in the Water Department on January 22, 2003, and he later joined the Building Department to become a Building Inspector in June of 2005. Carl was born in Houston, Texas and moved to the Schertz area in the mid-90s. Carl is married to his wife, Clorice, and is a devoted father to his son Jeremy. He enjoys spending time with his family and all sports but he especially loves football (Dallas Cowboys) and Nascar (Joey Lagano). He loves the outdoors and enjoys any outdoor activity. He is an avid hunter and angler. If it is the first day of dove season, you know to find him out in the fields looking for doves.

Congratulations Carl on this incredible achievement of 20 years of service. Thank you for your commitment to serving our city!

20 YEARS

Erin Matlock

Erin Matlock first started with the city working in the Finance Department and then moved to work in Economic Development. In the EDC she handled Business Retention & Expansion where she worked closely with Schertz businesses. After being in EDC, Erin moved to the Civic Center where she has enjoyed making relationships with new clients. Erin was born in San Antonio and moved around with her military father. The best place she ever lived was Alaska. Erin attended school on military bases until middle school when her family moved back and she had her first cafeteria meal and loved it! She says everyone else hated it. Erin has had to overcome a serious health issue and she feels blessed every day to be able to have a second chance in life. Erin has three children and is a proud nana to eight grandchildren. She is happily married to her best friend and loves spending time with the family. Erin loves to read, take care of plants, watch football, and watch her grandchildren play sports. Erin says her dream job would be a high school football coach.

Congratulations Erin on this incredible achievement of 20 years of service. Thank you for your commitment to serving our city!

Developing Future Community Leaders

SCHERTZ AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY AS PART OF THE FIRST CLASS OF THE SCHERTZ YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM.

By KIRA VILLARREAL

The program is conducted by the Schertz Parks & Recreation Department and was developed to give area students a behind-the-scenes look at their local government in action while developing future community leaders and informed citizens.

The free program is open to any high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) who lives in Schertz or is part of the SchertzCibolo-Universal City Independent School District. It follows the same general calendar as the school year, beginning in November and consisting of one full-day session each month from November through April, with a graduation ceremony in May. The first class consisted of seven students who represented Clemens and Steele high schools as well as St. Mary’s Hall. They began the program last fall and will graduate this coming May.

According to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Lauren Shrum, the Schertz Young Leaders Program was intended to

benefit both the students and the local community.

“We decided to establish the Schertz Young Leaders Program to provide opportunities for exceptional high school students to learn more about their community and local government in hopes that they become the leaders of tomorrow who will go on to serve this community,” said Shrum. “The program shows young people the many facets of a great communityeducation, economic development,

quality of life, core services, and our military connection.”

Each monthly program session has a different theme. This year’s themes included leadership, education, local government, and community partnerships. The sessions begin with leadership training in the morning, and the City has partnered with consulting firm Operation Total Leadership to provide this training on various leadership subtopics including personality styles, decision-making, communication tools, and emotional

intelligence. In the afternoon, the students visit places like City Hall, the Police and Fire Departments, and Randolph Air Force Base to hear from various community leaders who serve as guest speakers for the session.

After each session, the students create an action plan including a selfassignment for them to practice one of the skills that they’ve learned. During the graduation ceremony in May, each student will give a short presentation about the results of one or more of their action plans, explaining how they’ve been able to implement the program skills in their lives and how it has benefitted them.

Marisa Estremera is one of the members of the current class, and she believes that the program has been an enjoyable and impactful learning opportunity that has helped to prepare her for the future.

“Getting the opportunity to meet and learn from all the people that make the city what it is was a truly fantastic

experience,” she said. “It allowed me to learn how a city conducts its business and how many passionate people it takes to make Schertz what it is today.”

As they look forward to the completion of the first year, the program staff are already planning for the next.

Recreation Manager Cassandra Paddock notes that they are considering expanding the timeframe of next year’s program to begin in October with a leadership teambuilding day. She also stated that they plan to gather feedback directly from the students as they look for opportunities for improvement.

“At the end of each program year, we plan to survey the students to get ideas for next year,” she said. “We’ll also meet with our application review team and evaluate how we can continue to grow and improve the program.”

Students who are interested in participating in next year’s class will

need to go through an application process which includes filling out an application form, writing an essay, and providing their GPA and information about their extracurricular activities. The program is expected to begin accepting applications for the 20232024 school year in the fall, and the application form will be posted on Schertz.com/youngleaders.

For more information on the Schertz Young Leaders Program, please contact Schertz Parks & Recreation at (210) 619-1850.

The program shows young people the many facets of a great community—education, economic development, quality of life, core services, and our military connection.

Back row from left to right: Nicholas Aikman, Evan Reed, Genevieve Hercule, and William Davis | Front row from left to right: Marisa Estremera, Kylyn Gillespie, and Aarayln Storoy

MAY. HAPPENING THIS MONTH in Schertz

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

FREE MATH TUTORING

Mondays @ 3 – 5 p.m., Library Meeting Room 2

We are helping kids understand math and enhancing important math concepts for students in 4th – 8th grade. Drop in with your math concerns, questions, and/or problems for free math tutoring. Open to anyone who has math questions, for this level, including parents and grandparents, homeschool parents and kids, and of course 4th – 8th grade students. Library patron Casey St. Clair is offering her time and expertise to our community. She is a certified teacher and has been tutoring in math for 12 years.

Save

the Date

RECURRING LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Free Math Tutoring (4th-8th graders) Mondays

@ 3 – 5 p.m.

Walk-in Tech Help Select Mondays, May 1 & 15 @ 12:30 p.m.; Select Wednesdays, May 10 & 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

Library Quilt Bee Second and fourth Tuesday and third Saturday (Time varies, check online)

Free Reading Tutoring (K-12 students)

Thursdays @ 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Senior Center Tech Help*** First Thursday & second Monday @ 10 – 11 a.m.

Meeting Room 2

Library Meeting Room 1

Library Meeting Room 1

Library Program Room

Schertz Senior Center

POPSICLES AND PALS SCAVENGER HUNT

June 14, 11:30 a.m., Pickrell Park

New Summer Programs

This summer, we are bringing more programs than ever to Schertz! Check out our new programs below, because you won’t want to miss all the fun! For more information and to register, visit Schertz.com/civicrec.

Battle of the Bots: Tournaments of Champions (iCode)

Ages: 6-9 | June 5-9 | $200 | 8-12 p.m. | Schertz Community Center

Roblox Editor: Create & Code Your World (iCode)

Ages: 10-13 | July 17-21 | $200 | 8-12 p.m. | Schertz Community Center Lacrosse (Skyhawks)

Ages 6-8 & 8-12 | Jun 19-23 | $169 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Schertz Soccer Complex

STEM & Play Multisport (Skyhawks)

Ages: 8-12 | Jul 17-21 | $185 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | North Center

Wild Adaptations

Ages: 6-12 | Thursdays in June | $10 per session | 9-11 a.m. | North Center

Parent and Me

Ages: 2-5 | Fridays in June | $7 per session | 9-10 a.m. | North Center

Crafty Tweens

Ages: 10-14 | Thursdays in July | $10 per session | 1-3 p.m. | North Center

Pickleball Open Play

Ages: All | Tuesdays in June & July | FREE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pickrell Park Large Pavilion Connect

Social League: Softball

Get your bats ready because softball is starting! Grab your team and come out to play in our Adult Softball Social League. Teams must be co-ed, 21 years of age and over, with at least 10 players, but no more than 15. This is a recreational league and requires NO EXPERIENCE. Just FUN! There will be 6 guaranteed Wednesday night games throughout the season followed by a championship tournament for the top teams to find the ultimate champion. Games will be played Wednesday nights starting on June 7 at Thulemeyer Park. Register online by May 16 at Schertz.com/socialleague.

Summer Reading Experience

Three cheers for summer reading! High-quality summer programs foster creativity, promote reading skills, and help to prevent the summer slide. And, of course, reading in the summer often provides additional opportunities to read for enjoyment and discover new favorites. We invite everyone to participate in the Summer Reading Experience at the Schertz Public Library. Registration begins Saturday, May 27. This summer you can read, make, and explore to earn prizes. Read anything you want, from books to magazines to audiobooks. You can read library books, your own personal books, or any combination. Once you have completed the reading experience log, bring it to the library and pick up your summer reading experience t-shirt (while supplies last). We are planning a calendar full of programs, events, and activities that are enjoyable for all ages. Check out our online calendar to see what we have going on.

Read Before Bookstore Summer Book Sale Coming Soon!

The Read Before Bookstore will be holding their Summer Book Sale on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. Bags will be provided and cost $5.00 per bag. The book sale will be held in the Library Program Room located inside the Children’s Library.

Free Legal Advice Clinic with Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center

Ever had a legal Issue and just needed a few minutes of free legal advice? Here is your chance! We are here to help, with an attorney, to ask questions about non-criminal legal issues such as divorce, foreclosure, veteran's benefits, wills, estates, bankruptcy, employment, landlord tenant or other matters. Appointments will be available from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. Please arrive and check in prior to 7 p.m. Registration is required and available online at Schertz.com/adultcalendar.

Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Care Management 101

Join Dietitian, Tokiko Parker RD, LD for a presentation on kidney disease wellness and prevention on Saturday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. in library meeting room 1. Preregistration is not required. In this class attendees will learn:

■ Basic Knowledge of 7 kidney functions

■ Progression of Kidney disease

■ Steps to kidney friendly eating habit & lifestyle

Seeking Fitness Instructor for Adults & Seniors

The library is currently seeking a basic strength training or yoga instructor to teach classes at the library one or two days a week. If you are interested, please contact Adult Services Librarian, Lizzi Bertoia via email at librarian@schertz.com.

DID YOU KNOW

Reminding Residents of City Provided Services and Programs

Monitor Your Water Usage

Did you know you can monitor your water usage online? Residents can view and pay utility bills, monitor consumption history, and set leak and consumption threshold alerts all in one place! Log on to municipalonlinepayments.com/ schertztx to access your usage data and set up email, voice, or text alerts for potential leaks or abnormal usage.

If you have questions about your bill, contact the Utility Billing office at (210) 619-1100 or email businessoffice@schertz.com. For more Utility Billing information go to Schertz.com/utilitybilling.

Report Issues or Concerns

Did you know Schertz 311 provides a central contact point for residents to report an issue, request a service, seek information/referrals, and direct complaints, compliments, and suggestions regarding city services? Schertz residents are the eyes and ears of our city and we need your help in keeping Schertz a wonderful place to live, work, play, and learn! If you have concerns about the conditions of our city and want to help make it a better place or if you notice issues like potholes, streetlight outages, overflowing trash cans, or other issues that affect the appearance and safety of our city, we encourage you to report them.

Reach our 311 Customer Service Representatives by calling 3-1-1 or if you are calling from outside Guadalupe County, call (210) 619-1000. Residents can also report issues and concerns online at Schertz.com/KeepItNice or email CustomerCare@schertz.com.

Pickrell Park Pool Opens This Month!

Did you now the outdoor pool at Pickrell Park will be opening just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Pickrell Park Pool will be open for the summer season from May 27 – August 6. Hours of Operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 12 – 7 p.m. and closed Mondays for maintenance. Admission is $2 per person or $3 for all day entry (in and out permitted). Children 2 and under are FREE. All commercial/Large Group use of Pickrell Park Pool including but not limited to, day cares, day camps, school districts, church groups must be scheduled through the Schertz Family YMCA. Inquiries must be made 48 hours in advance. Group swim lessons will be offered as well as Pre-Swim Team practice.

For more information check out the Parks & Recreation FUN Guide or go to ymcasatx.org/schertz/swimming.

International Firefighters' Day

MAY 4, 2023 IS RECOGNIZED AS INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY.

INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ DAY IS A WAY TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE WORLD’S FIREFIGHTERS FOR ALL THAT THEY DO TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE.

Born out of a tragic loss of five firefighters in a wildfire in Victoria, Australia, it was a way to honor their lives and the sacrifice that firefighters are willing to make for us on a daily basis. We invite our community to join us in celebrating and highlighting the great work firefighters do every day, and to thank them for all that they do to keep us safe. We also encourage residents to make fire prevention a priority and take the proactive measures in preventing fire-based emergencies and reducing the damage caused by them.

For more information on what the Schertz Fire Department has going on follow them on Facebook or call (210) 619-1300.

Around the Community

PROJECT GRADUATION

Byron P. Steele High School and Samuel Clemens High School will be hosting their 2023 Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 26, and Sunday, May 28. Following the ceremonies, students will have the opportunity to attend a Project Graduation celebration, a safe, alcohol, and drug-free, all-night senior class party!

Steele Project Graduation will be held at Texas Ski Ranch on May 26 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. This beach-themed event features all-you-can-eat food, paintball, cable wakeboarding, axe throwing, inflatables, games, and more. Graduates will have the chance to win prizes like a laptop, mini fridge, air fryer, bullet blender, scholarships, cash, dorm room prizes, gift cards, and more!

Clemens Project Graduation will also

be held at Texas Ski Ranch on May 28 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Graduates will enjoy unlimited water skiing, wakeboarding, axe throwing, paintball, jumbo games, bouncy houses, pizza (buffet style), unlimited snacks, beverages, smores, movies, and gaming trucks. Graduates also get the chance to win tons of prizes!

Project Graduation is a 501©3 nonprofit organization run 100% by fundraising, donations, and contributions. Funds are raised throughout the year so every graduating senior can attend the party for a nominal fee that reserves the graduates’ spot. Both Steele and Clemens Project Graduation groups have been working all year to raise the necessary funds to make this dream a reality. If you or your business are interested in donating, monetary and prize donations are being accepted!

Steele and Clemens Project Graduation would like to thank all the volunteers, the board, and the community for helping make this a safe and eventful evening for our seniors!

Follow Steele Project Graduation at Facebook.com/steeleprojectgrad, @steeleseniorsprojectgraduation on Instagram, @SteeleSeniorsPG on Twitter, go to steele-hs-projectgraduation.square.site, or email steeleprojectgraduation@gmail. com for more information.

Follow Clemens Project Graduation at Facebook.com/ schspg, Clemens HS Project Graduation on Instagram, and @SCProjectGrad17 on Twitter, go to schsprojectgraduation. weebly.com, or email samuelclemensprojectgrad@gmail. com for more information.

Clemens Bowling Makes School History

Samuel Clemens High School Bowling has continued to have winning seasons since their debut back in 2011, but something about this year made the outcome different.

The Samuel Clemens High School Bowling team recently took their talents to one of the biggest stages in high school bowling and found themselves in new yet familiar territory. Clemens Bowling Head Coach, Evan Johnson touched on the team’s motivation for the year, “As a coach, you always want your team to achieve everything you know they are capable of doing. After finishing state runnerup last year, I told the team there was only one way to improve on the season." The Clemens Bowling Team recently went to the 2023 THSBC State Tournament where they had two players compete in the men’s individual competition and one player compete in the women’s individual competition. To top off their time at the

State Championship, Samuel Clemens took the State title for Team Bowling!

Clemens Bowling Senior, Riley Tabuyo, spoke on the team’s success saying, “The work and time our coaches and my teammates put in showed character and passion, for that I’m

thankful. My final season was full of the greatest fun and finished off with a fulfilling end.” The Samuel Clemens Bowling Team made school history during their season, and Sponsor Jeffrey Gideon CMSgt. shared, “The best part is seeing them grow as a team and as individuals.”

Left to Right: Coach Evan Johnson, Sutton Davis, Caleb Martinez, Landon Johnson, Riley Tabuyo, Ethan DuFault, Chance Dossett, and Coach Cherie Johnson

Schertz Wildflowers

When they say April Showers bring beautiful May flowers... they weren’t kidding! With Schertz wildflowers in full bloom, we asked you to share your best wildflower pictures. We loved getting to see everyone’s beautiful pictures so much, we had to share them with the rest of the community! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and continue enjoying the lovely Spring season here in Schertz.

Bring

John Nowak travelled to Montego Bay, Jamaica and made sure his Schertz Magazine also made the trip!

Thaddeus and Anne Chase took their Schertz Magazine all the way to Egypt!

Jeff and Sheryl Tierney took their Schertz Magazine and travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Phipps family travelled to Ruidoso, New Mexico and packed their Schertz Magazine for the trip.

LOOKING BACK Schertz

Something To Think About . . .

“Most do not listen to understand, but rather to reply.”

–Steven R. Covey

Schertz History

The earliest settlers to the area built homes using building techniques developed in their native lands to include the use of half-timbering “fachwerk” (insulation and construction technique) design for adequate insulation. With the abundance of limestone, the stone provided a strong material for home building and soon larger two-story homes began to be built. As the town prospered, new homes with metal and wood construction with porches, fireplaces, decorative trim, and wide entryways was a reason for pictures of their homes.

Texas History

After the Civil War, the United States entered the era of Reconstruction, during which former Confederate States had to meet certain conditions for readmission into the Union. This included recognizing the U. S. constitutional amendments that ended slavery and rewriting their state constitutions. Nine African Americans were delegates to the 1868 Constitutional Convention. One of these delegates, George T. Ruby, was elected to the Texas Senate a year later, becoming the first African American to serve in the legislature. Texas was readmitted to the United States on March 30, 1870.

CITY COUNCIL

Ralph Gutierrez Mayor (210) 619-1040 ralphgutierrez@schertz.com

Mark Davis Councilmember (210) 376-9141 markdavis@schertz.com

Michelle Watson Councilmember 210-419-8472 mwatson @schertz.com

Jill Whittaker Councilmember (210) 846-8768 jwhittaker@schertz.com

Michael Dahle Councilmember (210) 419-9337 mdahle@schertz.com

David Scagliola Councilmember (830) 606-1130 davidscagliola@schertz.com

Allison Heyward Councilmember (210) 608-9543 allisonheyward@schertz.com

Tim Brown Councilmember (210) 608-2381 timbrown@schertz.com

Official City Meetings

Schertz history content is taken from the “Schertz, Texas A Photo History” book published by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SPHC). Follow along with the story of Schertz from the photo book that may be purchased at the Schertz Library and/or Visitor Center both located on Schertz Parkway.

If you would like to share your memories living in Schertz before 1970, please submit to Rozwise@aol. com, Schertz Historical Preservation Committee.

presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.