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01_January 2015magazine JANUARY 2015 REGISTRATION Online: active.com Paper: Visitschertz.com REGISTRATION FEE 18 and up $20.00 13-17 $10.00 12 and under FREE Dogs $10.00 FUN RUNAll ages $25.00 Saturday, March 7, 2015 Rain or Shine What: 5K Walk along Schertz Parkway Where: Samual Clemens Parking Lot, 1001 Elbel Road, at 8:00 AM Why: To remember loved ones lost to cancer and Honor those still fighting cancer while raising funds for cancer awareness and CTRC. For more information, call 210-619-1636 or go tovisitschertz.com October 2014 as a cheese manufacturing business based on fresh, locally made and locally sourced ingredients. After reading the story you will be saying “cheese” even when no one is taking your photo. Next, warm up to the heart-warming story of the Ferrari Kid organization that treats sick youngsters like Royalty For A Day with celebrity treatment that includes VIP entertainment, food and - you guessed it - rides in Ferraris. The group recently took a precession of Ferraris filled with sick kids to a fun event at the Shady Oak facility in Schertz. It is the kind of sharing story that can help you start off a New Year with a happy heart. PUBLISHED MONTHLY BYPublic Affairs Department Linda KlepperCommunications Manager Chuck McCollough Editor Graphic Design/Art Direction Alexis Souza Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director Lucille Sims Thomas Copy Editor Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Office Manager Mary Spence Events Manager Contributing WritersChuck McCollough, Lucille Sims Thomas, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Jim Webb, Stan Leland, Taryn McGillivray, Aubrey Parke, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa, Rudy Arispe, Tom Lovett, Kaylie Kennedy Contributing PhotographersChuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Joshua Nolden, Lisa Green,Diana Webb, Bryan Tobias, Mike Harris, Beverly McCollough, Ross Dye, Marc Bane, Michael Carpenter, Bryan Nguyen, Joe Herczeg, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Catherine White, Elizabeth Leland, Rudy Ornelas, Christopher Matzenbacher, Samuel Rhodes, Linda Klepper Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © City of Schertz, Texas The editorial office of Schertz Magazine is at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. Call (210) 619-1630. Fax (210) 619-1619. Website is schertz.com and schertzmagazine.com City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Jim Fowler Councilmember Grumpy Azzoz CouncilmemberDaryl John CouncilmemberCedric Edwards, Sr. Councilmember Robin Thompson Councilmember Executive Team John Kessel City Manager John Bierschwale Deputy City ManagerBrian James Executive DirectorBob Cantu Chief of Staff Send queries about articles or photographs to Schertz Magazine at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. For advertising information: Schertz Magazine, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154; call (210) 619-1630; Fax (210) 619-1619; email sales@schertz.com. NEWS POLICYSchertz Magazine encourages submission of news and event announcement items. News and event announcements must include contact name and contact phone number. All news and event items must be for activities that occur inside the Schertz city limits. Publication cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to submit an item to Schertz Magazine, email us at events@schertz.com or call us at (210) 619-1630. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the City of Schertz. All products and services advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation or other non-merit factor of purchaser, user or patron. Articles that appear in Schertz Magazine do not necessarily reflect the official position of the City of Schertz and does not constitute an endorsement therein. The appearance of any advertisement in Schertz Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the goods or services advertised. Any publication of Schertz Magazine, whether draft or final is sole property of the City of Schertz and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way, whether in print or electronically, without the express permission and written consent of the City of Schertz. OFFICIAL FINE PRINT VOLUME 31 ISSUE 1 31 Years and counting...!As a kid growing up in the 1950s, the Year 2000 had a mystical quality for me. It WAS the future. Now it is more than a decade in the past and 2015 is the bright, shining number we walk through for the next 12 months. And to start off the first new month of the New Year, Schertz Magazine offers up a variety of stories for the January issue. First, read the tasty story of a new cheese factory in Schertz. Chef Susan Rigg is busy growing the River Whey Creamery at a site just off FM 3009 on the west side of IH-35. Rigg and partner Kathleen Leathem officially opened River Whey Creamery in Editor’z Letter By Chuck McCollough, Editor Did you know there is a public bowling center in Schertz? Neither did I until it was presented as a story idea that we turned into a story for your pleasure. Hill Country Lanes is located at 23129 North IH-35 on the west frontage road between Hubertus Road and Schwab Road and within sight of the Sysco plant. Dr. Ngoc-Tuyen Ong, a local dentist, opened the 12-lane establishment this past June. It already is a big hit with young families and senior bowling groups . She has fond memories of her bowling experiences while in college and decided to build a family friendly facility in Schertz. We are glad she did. Also look for stories about a local Toastmasters Group and the highly successful PALS program in SCUC where students help students. The story will make you proud of local teens and make you smile. Last but not least, look for a special Health and Wellness section sponsored by the Schertz Chamber of Commerce and a wrap up of all the fun from the Festival of Angels. All that and more in Your Source For Hometown News - Schertz Magazine. FEATUREZ Toastmasters Teach 12 Say “Cheese” Factory 27 Ferrari Kid 30 Teeth to Tin Pin 33 PALS 37 DEPARTMENTZ TALK OF THE TOWNZ Updatez 7 Visionz / Chamber 18 Health Fair Info 20 CIVIC NEWZ Updatez 43 CALENDARZ 46 magazine JANUARY 2015 COVER Quality of Life in Schertz includes bowling - even when the ball is nearly as big as you are. Inside... 5 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 P43 schertzmagazine.com P33 Drop in for yourFREE BATTERY TESTbefore taking that trip on the open road. Selma at The Forum | 8143 Agora Pkwy. | 210.566.7702 Valid one coupon per customer, per visit.Not valid with other offers ordiscounts. Valid on retail purchasesat participating stores only. If totalpurchase is less than $5, customeris not due any refund or credit.See store for details. COUP963Ø1Ø1BB222 Expires 2/28/15 ©In t e r s t a t e B a t t e r i e s | AB C 1 1 7 8 - 0 1 | GG 1 1 / 1 4 ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCE PLANS AND NEW PATIENTS NOW OPEN IN BOERNE, TEXAS! 7 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 TALK TOWNZOF THE Turkey Trot Draws Good Crowd More than 260 Thanksgiv- ing Day runners par- ticipated in the Second Annual Schertz 5K Turkey Trot . The community sponsored event is open to all ages and skill levels and encourages and focuses on health and fitness. Participation was up 30 percent from the Inaugu- ral event, said spokesman Matt Hemberger. Proceeds from Turkey Trot provide clean water, food, healthcare, education, job skills training and a loving home to orphaned children through Ags for Orphans®, a care organiza- tion with current projects in Texas and Haiti. Race results for the Trot can be found at www.ath- leteguild.com/running/ selma-tx/2014-schertz- turkey-trot/results For more information visit AGSFORORPHANS.ORG or RACAP.ORG. Sponsors for the event were: • Northeast Bible Church • HEB • The City of Schertz • Schertz Police Dept. • Athlete Guild • Coreluv International • Raising Canes on FM 3009 • Taco Cabana on FM 3009 • The Orphan Care Net- work • Bluebonnet Palace • Schertz Family YMCA “Angels For Animals” Raises Nearly $1,900 Three winners have been named in the “Angels for Animals” fundraiser contest to benefit the Schertz Animal Adoption Center. The event asked entrants to make their version of an angels. Those were auctioned off at the Kris Kringle Market and raised $1,822 for AAC. The winners were: 1ST place Angel - Shabby Chic Angel Sponsor - Ash Lynn Rose Artist - Karen Ladewig Amount raised - $260 2nd place Angel - Green Angel Sponsor - GVEC Artist - Allen Woody Amount Raised - $245 3rd place Angel - Stain Glass Angel Sponsor - Anything Goes With Glass Artist - Stephanie Otto Amount $153 Special thanks go to: Anita Schmitt at "Anything Goes With Glass" for Spearheading these events. Frost Bank for their donation of $150 towards the Animal Adoption Van, and the Schertz Public Library for displaying the Angels. JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 8 SZ Where Angels And Grinch Meet A sea of happy, holiday-spirit folks enjoyed a festive, fun and magical annual Festival of Angels on December 5. The weather was much nicer than the bone-chilling con- ditions of the event in 2013. Festival of Angels offered a variety of entertainment including music from bands and choirs, snow, carnival rides, snow, meeting Santa Claus, snow, crafts and food. In fact it was a close race for most popular attraction between visiting Santa and sliding down “Mt. Schertz” on man-made snow. The line for Mt. Schertz was longer than the one for Santa most of the evening as people went back for “one more slide.” Hundreds of Schertz resi- dents and visitors lined both sides of Main Street and Schertz Parkway as 35 en- trants for the night parade made their way from Pickrell Park to the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex. Grand Marshal Richard Dziewit, the 2014 Steve Simonson Volunteer of the Year, and Schertz Idol 2014 Cheyenne Gonzalez rode in vehicles provided by GUNN Automotive Group. A hit from last year was back again as a green-skinned motorcycle rider in a Santa suit showed up. The Grinch (Mayor Michael Carpenter) entertained the crowd to cheers and laughs as he putt-putt-putted around on his scooter. The Grinch stopped to throw the switch to light up the giant Christmas Tree in front of City Hall to the delight, applause and cheers of attendees. He later posed with children as their parents took photos of the green-skinned Christmas character. Other parade participants included: Schertz City Council members riding in a vintage Fire Truck, the Schertz Sweetheart Court, Schertz Fire Rescue, the giant Schertz EMS AMBUS, Schertz Police Department, and Santa and Mrs Claus. 9 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 For a photoslideshow of the event, go to VisitSchertz.com JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 10 Take your copy of Schertz Magazine when you travel and take a photo of the mag and you in front of a recognizable place and send to events@schertz.com. You might just make it into the magazine. SZ Have you got it? The America’s Got Talent show is looking for talent in Schertz – and the rest of the San Antonio area. AGT will hold auditions in San Antonio on January 29 for its milestone Season 10. Auditions for NBC’s hit summer series kicked off in November and continues through early 2015. -15 Registration for open call cities is cur- rently OPEN, with online auditions con- tinuing through March 2015. For more information on the audition process and tips, or to submit an online video audition for season 10, visit www. AGTAuditions.com The website will be updated on an ongoing basis as additional information becomes available. With celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern, along with host Nick Cannon, America’s Got Talent remained the #1 summer show in total viewers for a ninth year in a row. In Central America Schertz residents Joyce and Louis Segaloff hold Schertz Magazine while on a trip in Belize. And in Sunny Florida Justin McDuffey, his mom Percilla McDuffey, and father Samuel McDuf- fey (not pictured) from Schertz trav- eled to Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. during the Thanksgiving holiday and took along the Schertz Magazine for the ride. Schertz Magazine All Over The Map In the Himalayas (think Yeti) Sandi and Ed Begley from Schertz hold a copy of Schertz Magazine after hik- ing to a monastery - 10,000 feet above sea level - in the nation of Bhutan in the Hima- layan Mountains near Bangladesh. Thanks for takin’ us along! PROVI DENCECOMMUNITY CHURCH Proclaiming the Gospel, Embracing the Doctrines of GraceProclaiming the Gospel, Embracing the Doctrines of Grace Join Us this Sunday Member Sunday School: 9:30 am | Worship Service: 11:00 Currently Meeting at the Schertz Civic Center: 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Building #5 Schertz, TX 78154 210-858-8503 | pcc_schertz@yahoo.com www.pcc-schertz.com A reformed church and member of the SBC. PERSONAL SERVICE AVAILABLE IN HANDSHAKES AND HANDHELDS. frostbank.com (210) 220-6938 MEMBER FDIC With the Frost App for iPhone® & Android ® you can deposit checks, transfer funds, find nearby locations and talk to a real person at the bank with a single tap. Toastmasters Teaches Confident Conversing By Kari Bridges 13 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 Developing strong speaking and leader- ship skills will help you in every aspect of your life. Whether you would like to feel more confident with a job situation, overcome fear of speaking in public, learn how to put your thoughts together in an intelligent and professional manner, learn better ways to work and talk with staff, or learn how to listen to what other people have to say. Consider joining the Schertz Chamber Toastmasters Club to give voice to your poten- tial and help you to empower yourself in becoming a more effective communicator and leader. Toastmasters International (T.I.) is a world leader in communication and leader- ship development. Since 1924, it has been helping people to improve their speaking, develop leadership and mentorship skills while gaining confidence to effec- tively express themselves in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or re- tiree, T. I. is an enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. Members practice and per- fect their skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere while cont’d on page 14 FEATUREZToastmasters Teaches Confident Conversing By Kari Bridges “This is the best self-help organization on the face of the planet.” Doug Kelly, President of Schertz Toastmasters Club working towards their goals by attending weekly, interac- tive meetings. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, members evaluate one another’s pre- sentations and offer positive feedback - a key part of the program’s success. In October 2012, longtime Toastmasters, David Smith (USAA Toastmasters group), Amy Espinoza and Jan King (Randolph AFB Toastmasters group) together decided to work as a team to bring a new Toastmaster group to the City of Schertz. King initially contacted Mag- gie Titterington, President of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the possibilities and dynamics of starting a local club. The chamber offered to charter the new Toastmaster group by donating the funds and promoting the club so it could be established. Since then, the Schertz Chamber Toastmasters Club has been able to raise funds to repay the Schertz Chamber of Commerce for their initial investment. “Membership to the Schertz Chamber is not only about networking and marketing but also education – whether it’s in how to do business or how to ‘speak’ business. I appreciate the opportunity that we have had and utilized to provide this service to the community – both for our members and private sector. I firmly believe that learning to communicate effectively and well is not only a key to a successful business but also to successful relationships and a successful life,” Titter- ington said. The Schertz Chamber Toast- master Club is made up of approximately 20 members from all backgrounds and levels of education. The club is unique in the fact that it has three members, Doug Kelly, Jan King and Deborah Arrington, who have each been awarded their “Distin- guished Toastmaster” status – the highest level of recogni- tion in Toastmasters. When you join a club you will be paired with a mentor JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 14 Toastmasters cont’d from page 13 FEATUREZ who helps you to identify your goals and guides you through the basic program. “Mentorship is also impor- tant and you walk side-by- side with someone who knew what I wanted to do, who was there to encour- age me and show me how to achieve my goals,” King said. Each one-and-a-half hour meeting follows an agenda that provides the structure for members to give im- promptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. New members will begin to learn communication skills by working in the first manual titled “Competent Communication.” It contains a series of ten self-paced speaking assignments, or projects, designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Upon completion of this preliminary manual, each person will be able to select their next manual, which either will focus on continued development of more advanced communica- tion skills, or how to become an effective leader. With the close proximity to Randolph Air Force Base, members come from all over the world and share their knowledge and experiences with the entire group. You do not need to be a member of Schertz Chamber of Com- merce to join. “Each club has a distinct personality, even though we follow the same basic tem- plate – this allows for the per- sonality of the club. This club has been a very encouraging club and has helped people emerge as new competent communicators,” King said. “We have fun at the meet- ings, but they are well run. It’s important to be as professional as we can be but still have a good time. We encourage you to identify your goals and work towards them and to succeed in the areas that you want to suc- ceed in. It is a very well laid out program and it’s easy to understand the steps needed to help you progress,” said Deborah Arrington, who is a member of both the Schertz and Randolph Air Force Base Toastmasters. “One of the most beneficial things about Toastmasters is that we listen.” To communicate effec- tively is a key component of becoming a leader and affects directly how well you can make an impact on your community. It begins by working on interpersonal communication skills with family, friends, co-workers and then the community at large. Having strong commu- nication skills helps to make people stop and think and be able to respond in a positive way rather than just react. They also need to be aware of the fact that they com- municate with everything that they do, whether that is verbally or nonverbally. “This is the best self-help or- ganization on the face of the planet,” said Doug Kelly, who has been an active member of Toastmasters for over 40 years and is President of the C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Paw_FullAd_January_2015.pdf 1 12/4/14 2:48 PM Domino’s Pizza; Linda Lingle – Former Governor of Hawaii and Chris Matthews – Author and Host on MSNBC’s “Hard- ball with Chris Matthews.” To learn of other famous, successful people who have joined Toastmasters, visit www.toastmasters.org/Fa- mousToastmasters T.I. currently has an active membership of 313,000 people who have made the investment in themselves to improve their speaking and leadership skills. With more than 14,650 clubs in 126 coun- tries that make up their global network of meeting locations, locating a club that meets on a convenient day/time for you is easy. Visit www.toastmas- ters.org to find the club that is right for you. The Schertz Chamber Toast- masters club invites you to join them every Monday from 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. at the Com- fort Inn and Suites, located at 15771 IH-35 N in Selma. For more information, go to www.schertzchambertm. weebly.com, or like them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/schertzchambertm. Schertz Toastmasters Club. “Toastmasters is also about serving. We need to take what we’ve gotten from Toast- masters and turn it around to serve the community,” he added. Celebrity Toastmasters in- clude: James Lovell – former U.S. Astronaut of Apollo 13; Tom Monaghan – Founder of JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 18 The Schertz Chamber welcomes the following new Members! Spiderman Pest Control 12064 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 656-3721 CertaPro Painters 9330 Corporate Drive, Suite 405 Selma, TX 78154 210-490-0460 K & I Health and Beauty Spa/Energetic Health Plus 1420 Schertz Parkway Suite 160 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 257-9509 Direct Development Training 110 Canyon Road Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 869-1037 Fox’s Pizza and Tap Room 3900 FM 3009 Suite 101 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 658-3697 The Schertz Chamber of Commerce promotes business networking, marketing, advocacy and more! Join our membership by going online at schertzchamber.org or call our offices at 210-566-9000 Join us at the Ribbon Cutting! Join us in welcoming Color Clay Studio to the Schertz Chamber on Monday, January 12th at 3:00 pm. We invite you to join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Schertz’ newest art studio, located at 17327 IH 35 North, Suite 202 in Schertz. Monthly Chamber Luncheon January 20th from 11:30 - 1:00 pm at the Schertz Civic Center. The topic will be the Annual State of the Chamber Address. Please RSVP your attendance by January 13th. *General Admission $28 and $18 for Chamber Members. The Chamber’s After Hours Mixer January 15th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Hosted by Interstate All Battery, 8143 Agoria Parkway, Selma TX 78154.. Join us for food, fun, networking and a chance to win Chamber CASH! *General Attendance $10, Chamber Members FREE! Biz Ed (Business Education) will resume January 28th at the Schertz Chamber offices from 7:30 - 9:00 am with breakfast provided by RBFCU. For topic and guest speaker, call the Chamber offices, 1730 Schertz Parkway, Schertz TX 78154. *General Admission is $10, FREE to Chamber members. Baptist Emergency Hospital Presents the 3rd Annual SCOC Health & Wholeness Fair In partnership with the City of Schertz and presenting sponsors Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay, and MedFirst Primary Care Clinic. Join us Saturday, January 31st from 11:00 - 3:00 pm at the Schertz Civic Center. Free to the public and featuring over 70 health and wellness providers. JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 20 January 25, 2014 11am – 3pm Schertz Civic Center Partnership Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsors FREE: Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Blood Pressure, Glucose Tests Vision Screenings, Hearing Screenings, Nutrition Samples and much more! Abiding Hope Institute of Christian Counseling Advocare Alamo Kidsports Anytime Fitness Autumn Winds Retirement Lodge Baptist Emergency Hospital Biomotion Physical Therapy Changing Seasons Clark & Gossett Implant & Oral Surgery COSTCO DeVoir Fitness Diamond K Eye Care Discovery Church Doss Audiology Dual Arc Dental Friendship Pet Hospital & Wellness Center GVEC Hands & Harmony HEB Herbalife Kitty Hawk Smiles LifeBridge Christian Church Local Community News Massage Heights McGarrell Orthodontics New Haven Assisted Living New York Life Northeast Foot Center Northeast Methodist Hospital Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay Professional Center for Enhanced Performance Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union Schertz Chiropractic Schertz Family YMCA Schertz Kidney & Dialysis Center Schertz Parkway Physical Therapy Schertz United Methodist Church South Texas Radiology and Imaging Center Sports Occupational and Knee Therapy Synergy HomeCare Texas Physical Therapy Specialists Texas State Optical Texas Treasures Total Primary Health Care Urgent Care and Occupational Health Centers Wel-Med at Schertz Participating Chamber Member Providers include: Bag Sponsor January 31st, 2015 Schertz Civic Center 11am – 3pm FREE ADMISSION as well as FREE: Health Screenings Flu Shots Blood Pressure Glucose Tests Vision Screenings Hearing Screenings and much more! JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 20 Nutritional Fitness WATER – The Overlooked Key to Nutritional Fitness! Ever notice how lifeless a houseplant looks when you forget to water it? Add a little water and it perks back up. Water is just as essential for our bodies because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. That is why getting enough water every day is important for your health. Necessary to the healthy function of all internal organs, water must be consumed to replace the amount lost each day during basic activities. What does water do in my body? Water helps your body …  … Keep its temperature normal.  … Lubricate and cushion your joints.  … Protect your spinal cord  ….Get rid of bodily wastes Where do I get the water I need? Most of your water needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. You also get some fluid through the foods you eat, such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons, some of which are 85% to 95% water. Why do I need to drink enough water each day? You need to replace the water your body loses through everyday functions. If you are active, one hour of exercise can cause the body to lose more than a quart of water, depending on intensity and air temperature. If there is not enough water for the body to cool itself through perspiration, the body enters a state of dehydration. In a dehydrated state the body is unable to cool itself efficiently, leading to heat exhaustion, and possibly heat stroke. Without an adequate supply of water the body will lack energy and muscles may develop cramps. Tips for Increasing Your Fluid Intake by Drinking More Water:  When participating in vigorous physical activity, drink before you feel thirsty. Drink fluid while doing the activity as well as several glasses of water afterwards.  Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work or running errands.  Choose water instead of sugary beverages. Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar-sweetened soda saves about 240 calories.  Choose water when eating out. You will save money and reduce calories. . (source: American Council on Exercise) HE A L T H & W H O L E N E S S F A I R HE A L T H & W H O L E N E S S F A I R JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 22 Mental Fitness WHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL FITNESS? Focus on competence  Learn new skills  Share your gifts and knowledge Focus on Autonomy  Recognize and express your emotions and feelings  Take action to positively impact your community Focus on Relatedness  Get to know yourself  Become a volunteer at a location of interest to you Every day...  Think of one thing you are proud of in your life  Choose to do something you love  Express your appreciation of others (www.gnb.ca/wellness) To find out more about Mental Fitness, join us at the Health and Wholeness Fair, January 31, 2015 from 11-3pm at the Schertz Civic Center WHAT IS IT?  Mental fitness is a sense of well being (positive thoughts and feelings) experienced when our needs for competence, autonomy and relatedness are met. (Deci & Ryan, 2000; Ryan, 1995). WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?  Mental fitness is fundamental for positive lifestyle changes and is a strong predictor of physical health. Improved mental fitness motivates us for positive lifestyle changes based on healthy eating, increased physical activity, and tobacco-free living.  Research tells us that people who experience higher levels of mental fitness live longer, are more successful in school and at work, are happier in their relationships, and are less prone to mental illnesses.  In short, mental fitness leads the way to a healthy lifestyle and increases our ability to face life challenges. (www.gnb.ca/wellness) HE A L T H & W H O L E N E S S F A I R 23 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2014 Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations for Children and Adults Hearing Aid Fitting and Consultations Hearing Aid Repairs Custom Hearing Protection Tinnitus Evaluations Doss Audiology & Hearing Center 5000 Schertz Parkway, Suite 300 • Schertz, TX 78154 Phone: 210.819.5002 • www.dossaudiology.com Currently Accepting New Patients OUR SERVICES 19750 HWY 46 WSuite 104 1201 S. MainSuite 118 1659 HWY 46 WSuite 160 1264 FM78Unit 115 337 Bulverde New BraunfelsBoerne San Antonio 78 Schertz WHERE EVERY PATIENT IS SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN.WE ACCEPT BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD & TRICARE. www.UrgentCareOfTexas.comOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL 8PM 8am-8pm M-F • 10am-8pm Sat-Sun Get in. Get out. Get well. Now OpenSchertz AT THE CORNER OF 3009 AND FM78 Flu Shots Now Available! Physical Fitness The bottom line on exercise: Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits, and have fun. Aim to exercise thirty minutes per day. (To lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more.) Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have not exercised for a long time, have chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis, or you have any concerns. (Source:mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389?pg=2) Be sure to join us at the on Saturday, January 31, from 11am-3pm at the Schertz Civic Center and talk to the many vendors present who can help you improve your physical fitness! My exercise routine consists of doing diddly squats! (Source:medicinenet.com/exercise_and_fitness_pictures_slideshow) It’s Not That Hard to Find Time for Fitness: You don’t need to spend an hour or more at the gym to get in your daily exercise. You can also do short bursts of activity through the day.  Take a walk on your lunch break.  Ride bikes with your kids.  Do jumping jacks during television commercials.  Park further out in the parking lot and walk to the store.  Walk up and down the stairs instead of taking an elevator or escalator. Remember – getting your exercise in short chunks is just as effective as doing it all at once. A cumulative half hour per day is all that is needed for health benefits. A total of 60 minutes per day can help you lose weight and keep it off! Source:nyti.ms/19wvkOQ DID YOU KNOW….The City of Schertz has numerous walking trails and parks, such as Crescent Bend Nature Park and Schertz Parkway, to help you get your “exercise on!” Go to Schertz.com and select “Residents” for more information. HE A L T H & W H O L E N E S S F A I R 25 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2014 27 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 cont’d on page 28 FEATUREZSchertz Says “Cheese” Factory By Kari Bridges Local chef and found- er/president of Slow Food South Texas, Susan Rigg, has followed her dream and passion to bring locally, handmade artisanal cheeses to South Texas. Her journey started seven years ago when she began a new chapter in her life by leaving her 15-year job as a book seller to study culi- nary arts at the Culinary Institute of America- Hyde Park in the state of New York. After graduating from the program, she was deter- mined to focus her time and energy on studying the history of cheese making and its processes at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Arti- sanal Cheese Maker’s Short Course. In January 2014, with all of her skills and knowledge on the subject of cheese, Chef Rigg was ready to find the perfect site that would allow her to customize the space to meet the unique “It’s very important to me that everything we make is connected to the local food movement and the history of women making cheese throughout the ages...” Susan Rigg, Owner of River Whey Creamery specifications of a cheese manufacturing business. It took her almost an entire year to find a location off FM 3009 on Bell North Drive in the Schertz Indus- trial Park, purchase and set up the equipment and work on product develop- ment - creating her unique, original recipes that are based on ancient Euro- pean recipes with an added Texas twist. Rigg and partner Kathleen Leathem officially opened River Whey Creamery in October 2014 - the only cheese manufacturing busi- ness in San Antonio based on fresh, locally made and locally sourced ingredients according to Rigg. “It’s very important to me that everything we make is connected to the local food movement and the history of women making cheese throughout the ages,” Rigg said. “What I like is the process of making the cheese. Anything that you can make from scratch and is a time consuming process I love – all these things fascinate me. I like to think that I’m half artist and half scientist -- I love the creativity of bringing something into this world Schertz Says “Cheese” Factory cont’d from page 27 FEATUREZ that didn’t exist before. We could have taken shortcuts, but we wanted to make hand-made, small batches with attention to detail.” Each 60-gallon batch of cheese begins with raw cow’s milk purchased from Mill-King Creamery, a small, family owned dairy farm near Waco. The animals are free of hormones and antibiotics. Rigg follows all hygiene, FDA and USDA regulations and U.S. rules established for cheese mak- ing. “Cheese is milk’s leap towards mortality,” quoted Rigg from Clifton Fadiman, a famous 20th century intel- lectual, author, editor and radio/TV personality. “In ancient times, people couldn’t consume milk right away so they had to learn how to preserve it. Most cultures had to depend on what region they lived in, what was available to them and the types of animals they had.” All of River Whey Cheeses are original creations and are proprietary, meaning that Rigg is the only one who makes them. Each va- riety of aged cheese begins as a multi-step process as raw cow’s milk. Different cultures are added to it, which determines the type of cheese it will become. The mixture is then heated 29 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 in a double-walled stain- less steel cheese vat that is constantly stirred for a minimum of four hours by a motorized stirring arm. The milk and cultures then coagulates leaving the curds that will be used to create the cheese and separating the whey, which she gives to South Texas Heritage Pork, a local hog farm that uses it as an excellent, natu- ral source for fattening their animals. The cheese is then pressed and put into cheese molds that Rigg purchased and shipped from Europe. The third step is to brine the cheese, which allows the proteins and the fat to break down over time and gives the cheese a better, stronger flavor. Aging is the last “step” before finishing the cheese by brushing before packaging for sale. This happens in the Aging Cave, a refrigerated room that is kept at a consis- tent 55˚ F and 91% humidity that simulates the environ- ment of a cave – the type of cheese indicates how long it remains in this environment. Whey River Creamery is currently showcasing and selling four original (three aged cheeses and one fresh cheese) recipes each Sat- urday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Pearl Farmers Market at 312 Pearl Parkway in San Antonio. The Welshman cheese (cur- rently being made but takes six-plus months to age and will not be available for pur- chase until spring) is made in honor of Rigg’s Welsh heritage. Her original recipe is based on a cheese that was origi- nally made by the wives of Welsh miners. The salt in the cheese was added as a means of replenishing the miners’ loss of salt while working in the dank, damp mines. This cheese is made with sea salt that has been harvested and processed in Wales and then aged for six months to give it a deep, tangy flavor reminiscent of aged cheddar. The Keystone cheese is River Whey Creamery’s “corner- stone” cheese and is based on an Italian-style farm- house cheese that has an added touch of local Texas olive oil rubbed into the outside of the cheese. This cheese is then aged for three to six months to produce a hearty and strong flavor. The Caldera España cheese, River Whey Creamery’s bestselling product, is a Spanish-inspired recipe based on a version of cheese originally made in northern Spain with an added Texas touch. This cheese ages for 60-90 days and then is smoked over Texas pecans for a very flavorful, smooth cheese that melts easily. The only unique variety of fresh cheese made from non-homogenized, low- tem pasteurized milk, she has named St. Clements. This delicious cheese is coagulated with orange and lemon juices, then flavored with orange zest, salt and sweetened slightly with lo- cal honey purchased from Gretchen Bee Ranch in Seguin. It is made only in the winter months when she can purchase organic citrus that she juices and zests by hand. She named the cheese after an Old English nursery rhyme that her mother used to sing to her as a child that was used to teach Londoners how to find various neighborhoods by the different church bells. “Oranges and Lemons” opens with a verse about St. Clements, the church by the docks in London where oranges and lemons were unloaded. In addition to making cheese, Rigg offers the pub- lic a variety of educational classes and a mentorship program for people who are interested in learning this ancient skill. For more information, visit www.riverwheycreamery. com or www.riverwhey- creamery.com/cheese-class- es/ for the class schedule and prices. JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 30 FEATUREZ Ferrari Kid Gives Sick Kids Royal Treatment By Lucille Sims Thomas A young girl steps out of a beau- tiful Ferrari and onto the red carpet as cameras click and flashes go off. She is swarmed by the paparazzi, but this is not a well-known entertainer arriving at her destination — this is the scene The Ferrari Kid Organization strives to create for youngsters suffer- ing from cancer to help them feel like a star, even if it’s only for a few hours. The organization was started three years ago as a hobby by cancer sur- vivor and best-selling author Manny Diotte, who has endured 48 operations and today is cancer free. The group’s goal is to take kids coping with cancer and other illnesses and make them a celebrity for a day by picking them up in a Ferrari and taking them to destinations such as a Spurs game, a shopping spree at La Cantera, an outdoor party in Schertz or enter- tainment centers such as Main Event. “We take pictures and ask for an au- tograph — we just really make them a 31 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 celebrity and they go on to have fun at the destination,” said Kelly Sourbeer, direc- tor of development for the Ferrari Kid Organization. Volunteers fill the roles of photographers, autograph seekers and paparazzi when the youngsters arrive. The Ferraris are driven by volunteers from the Ferrari Club of San Antonio. “He (Manny) wanted to do something in his own back- yard of San Antonio to give back,” Sourbeer said. “We are so happy that The Ferrari Kid is growing into places like Schertz. We are looking forward to doing more events there and are grateful we were so well received in Schertz,” Diotte said. His group was in Schertz a while back having a Ferrari Kid event at the Shady Oaks facility on Schaefer Road near FM 1518. “We left the Forum at Olympia Parkway and took that short drive over to the Shady Oaks through Schertz back roads. The Schertz police escorted us out of the Forum and it was very gracious of them to hold traffic to allow all the kids to leave together,” Diotte said, adding “We like the Schertz community very much.” The Ferrari Kid Organiza- tion is often compared to the Make-A- Wish Founda- tion, but Sourbeer is quick to point out that the young- sters helped by her group don’t have to be terminal. And although most of the kids helped are dealing with cancer, the organiza- tion does not turn away any youngster who wants and needs the Ferrari Kid experience. “We’re always going to help a child in need,” Sourbeer said. cont’d on page 32 years later and I’m tak- ing that experience and just making it better,” said Diotte, describing his per- sonal journey as a cancer survivor. The Ferrari Kid Organiza- tion serves 500 children per year, usually between the ages of 8 and 18. But the small nonprofit has a goal of serving even more youngsters next year by expanding its services. “We also recognize that some children are too sick to have this full blown experience; they may not be able to sit through a Spurs game or have a red carpet entrance. So in Janu- ary, we are going to start picking up children from their homes and bringing them to treatment. We’ll be driving them in a Ferrari to their radiation, chemother- apy, doctor’s appointments Diotte spent more than three years in and out of hospitals starting when he was 7 years old. While traveling to a hospital in Los Angeles, he saw a man with a Ferrari and asked if he could take a photo and sit in the beautiful vehicle. The man said yes and told him he wished he had time to give him a ride in the car. “And I’ve never forgotten how that experience made me feel; so here we are 25 “I always say there’s hard work and there’s heart work...” Manny Diotte Leigha M. Nielsen, OD 17460 IH 35 North, Suite 412 Schertz, TX 78154 210.590.2482 www.schertztso.com Caring for the Eyes of Texas Since 1936 Healthy Eyes Healthy Lives Many health issues can be detected with a comprehensive eye exam Ferrari Kid cont’d from page 31 FEATUREZ and things of that nature,” Sourbeer said. Local hospitals often rec- ommend children to the organization and word is starting to spread about what they offer, so some families who want to be in- volved are now calling with their requests. The organization builds a community for the young- sters it helps by giving the kids a chance to connect with others who are expe- riencing some of the same medical issues. They also stay in touch with the kids they assist. “I always say there’s hard work and there’s heart Volunteers are always needed to make the Ferrari Kid experience come to life for needy youngsters and Sourbeer praises the Fer- rari Club of San Antonio for their assistance. “Every month someone from the Ferrari Club very graciously gives us their time and they love it. I once heard a member say that their car is just a piece of metal but the Ferrari Kid and doing what they do for the Ferrari Kid gives their car a soul,” Sourbeer said. work and I’m doing what my heart loves every day,” Diotte said. “If you know of a child with cancer or illness in the Schertz area, give me a call at 210-887-7285 and I’ll be happy to do another event in Schertz for the kids,” Diotte said. For more information about the organization, visit the- ferrarikid.org. 33 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 continued on page 34 From Teeth to Ten Pin Bowling By Jim and Diana Webb FEATUREZ Dr. Ngoc-Tuyen Ong, D.D.S., is an enthu- siastic entrepreneur in Schertz. Her most recent venture is the Hill Country Lanes, the only public bowling center in Schertz. It is located at 23129 North IH-35 on the west frontage road between Hubertus Road and Schwab Road. This 12-lane establishment opened this past June and is growing. Dr. Ong purchased the 20 acres where the bowling alley sits in 2010. In 2012, she began renovating the existing building into a first-class bowling center. She has fond memories of her bowling experiences while in college and decid- JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 34 From Teeth to Ten Pin cont’d from page 33 FEATUREZ ed to build a family friendly facility in Schertz. Dr. Ong had to make time for the bowling project while running a busy dental practice. More on that other further down in the story. The process was delayed even more be- cause the architect was in Houston and coordinating appropriate meeting times/ dates presented an ongoing challenge. The result was worth all the work. The bowling center sports all the latest in bowl- ing technology including automatic scoring, auto- matic bumpers, and lane machines that enable the staff to change lane param- eters based on different bowler or team preferences. It boasts a full range of “cosmic” lighting, making it a colorful place to bowl. You can follow the bowling center’s activities and check hours and prices at its web- site, www.hillcountrylanes. com and on social media sites such as Facebook. The facility is open every day with open bowling available. The center hosts leagues and you also can schedule birthday parties or other events there. Hill Country Lanes has a staff of ten employees. We found each staff member to be knowledgeable, person- able, and helpful to custom- ers. In addition to bowling, the center has arcade games and a snack bar offering drinks and snacks, as well as pizza, hamburgers and hotdogs. A full-service bar in a separate area offers a variety of libations. It also contains a pool table and several TV’s. Dr. Ong is not resting on her laurels, so to speak, now that the center is operational. In the future, she hopes to have, in the loft or mezzanine area, a tournament-size pool table and a karaoke area. She also is mulling over ideas on the best use of the rest of the currently unused parts of the building. In addition to being the owner of a bowling alley, Dr. Ong also has a full-time dental practice in Schertz called Tri-County Dental (www.tricountydental.net). Her road to becoming a dentist in Schertz is an interesting one. Dr. Ong was born and raised in 35 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 Saigon (currently called Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. She migrated to the United States with her family in 1989 after she completed high school. She is one of eight children. Sadly, two of her older brothers were lost at sea in 1979. The family stayed briefly in Louisiana, where they had relatives. Later, they relo- cated to Houston, where her parents and other fam- ily members still reside. Dr. Ong graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995 from the University of Houston with a degree in Biochemi- cal and Biophysical Sci- ences. She worked for the next five years as a research assistant at the Baylor Col- lege of Medicine in Hous- ton. While there, she was deciding on what type of medical career she wanted to pursue. She selected dentistry, and in 2004 she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baylor Col- lege of Dentistry in Dallas. She opened her practice in Schertz in 2006. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Ong offers a wide range of other services such as cos- metic crowns and veneers, braces, dental implants, oral surgery, and periodon- tal surgery. Dr. Ong is the proud mom of a 10-year old son, Leo Doan. He helps at the center occasionally and is learning skills and respon- sibility – and having fun. Her entire life Dr. Ong has had a love of learning and still pursues that every day in many ways. She plans to continuously improve her professional skills and to accept interesting new op- portunities when they arise. Dr. Ong had to make time for the bowling project while running a busy dental practice. Dr. Ong (third from right) and bowling center staff. 210-888-2753 - 6032 FM3009, Schertz www.encantogrill.com Served Every Day Monday-Friday 7-11am Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm 37 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 PALS Students Helping Students FEATUREZ continued on page 38 At first it looked like just an easy and fun class; the perfect elective. Instead, the PALS class has become one of the most rewarding experienc- es Michael and Elizabeth Leland have had in high school. PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership) is an elective class that pairs high school students from Clemens and Steele with younger students in the district. Of- fered to juniors and seniors, the first six weeks of the class are devoted to team building, learning how to work with younger students and learning communica- tion skills. They are chal- lenged to get beyond their comfort zone and engage in conversation with people who are different -- yet the same. Besides learning informa- tion and people skills, the PALS team members are expected to have a posi- tive attitude, maintain a substance-free lifestyle as well as exhibit leadership and responsibility. PALS are expected to be role models both on and off campus. After the six weeks of class- room training, the PALS are divided into teams of 10-15 and assigned to various elementary and intermedi- ate schools in the SCUC School District. Each team has a regular schedule in which they visit the same four schools each week, spending one day at each. Friday is spent reevaluating the week and planning for the next week. After taking a bus to their school, they meet with the teacher they will be helping and are then introduced to their “PALee.” The teacher explains why the PALee is in the program. It may be an academic issue requir- ing tutoring. It may be a social or family problem that requires a “big brother or sister” approach. Some PALees have mental handicaps and they need a listening ear and a caring presence. Each PAL usually has up to two PALee’s at each of their four schools -- giving them the opportunity to impact Siblings Elizabeth and Michael Leland eight different kids who are struggling in school. Conse- quently, the PALS class has a multiplier effect within the district making it one of the most effective tools for student retention and well-being. Elementary schools are most commonly visited because their academic routine allows for more flex- ibility. The PAL and PALee can more easily get together without disturbing the rest of the class. Sometimes they go to the library to talk or help with school work. They might stay in the classroom or they might go outside and play catch. Jana Mahoney, the PALS coordinator for Steele High School, is a PALS alumnus from her own high school days. Her goal for the class is to see students discover the “bigger picture”; to get beyond self-centered living and become generous and caring members of society. Jana’s enthusiasm for the program is reflected in Steele’s enrollment increas- ing from 28 students last year to 44 this year. “It is so encouraging to see students breaking out of their small clique of friends and by the PALS cont’d from page 37 FEATUREZ end of the year they are ini- tiating contact with others and enlarging their circle of friends.” Once when Jana was wear- ing her PALS t-shirt in the grocery store a mom stopped her and began talking about the program. Because of the PALS pro- gram her child “was coming out of his shell, meeting and making new friends at school.” Comments like that make it all worthwhile. “I especially enjoy observing the PALS working with their kids and seeing both wearing big smiles,” the PALS coordina- tor said. One of Michael Leland’s PALee’s students did not want to talk much. Michael was unsuccessfully trying to engage him in conversation. As Michael was speaking, he was sliding his student ID card from one hand to the other on the table top. For some reason the back and forth action of the card caught the student’s atten- tion. The card was slide to the student and back to Michael. Eventually the card sliding opened the lines of communication between the two students. Elizabeth Leland heard the stories of PALS from her older brother Michael and wanted to become a PAL. Now in her senior year, she is in her second year of the PALS program. During her first year she was paired with an elementary stu- dent named Mary (not her real name). Mary seemed friendly and talkative but she used her constant talking to keep people at a distance. She never got past superficial chatter. However, by the end of the year Mary was beginning to talk about more significant personal issues. Another of Elizabeth’s PALees was a fourth grade boy who was such a trouble- maker he wasn’t allowed to have recess because of his constant fighting. When Elizabeth met him he re- mained aloof and acted “too cool” to have a PAL. Eliza- beth’s attempts at conver- sation met with one word answers. After several weeks it looked like an exercise in futility. One day Elizabeth had to miss her normal visit with her “PALee”. During her next visit she found out that her “PALee” was very upset when she didn’t show up as expected. The next time they met he began talking with Elizabeth and by the end of the school year he was on the play- ground again with the rest of his class. By the end of the year, many of the High School PALS have amazing stories to tell. PALees who would never talk to anyone are now making friends; kids who struggled in school are doing better academically and kids who felt isolated and alone now have a friend and the confidence to make more friends. The bond between PAL and PALee sometimes causes the shedding of tears at the end of the school year. How- ever, it is not uncommon for Michael and Elizabeth to be in the grocery store or Emily’s Place coffee shop and suddenly hear a famil- iar voice cry out “There’s my PAL!” This is usually fol- lowed by one of their former students running over and giving them a big hug. “That is such a great feel- ing,” Michael and Elizabeth Leland said. Schertz Bank & Trust has been serving the Schertz and surrounding communities since 1913. We have been an avid supporter of the Schertz Tales/Schertz Magazine since its inception. As your community bank we are delighted to be part of this publication and have found the magazine instrumental in conveying special offers and events to both our customers and to our community. We are looking forward to partnering with Schertz Magazine for many more years to come. Mark Sunderman, President, Schertz Bank & Trust CIVIC NEWZ YOUR EXCLUSIVE SOURCE FOR NEWS FROM THE CITY OF SCHERTZ Sewer Averaging Will Affect Residents 2014-2015 Bills Sewer averaging for the winter months begins on October 24, 2014 and continues through March 6, 2015, for cycle billing. Meter readings taken over this period determine your sewer average for the next billing year, which begins April 1. The readings will be averaged, and the average will be multiplied by $3.27 and that total added to the base rate of $6.83 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with usage greater than 12,001 gallons, that por- tion of the average will be multiplied by $5.15 and that total will be added to the rate of $6.83 for residential use. The resulting average will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months. For more information, visit Schertz.com or call 210-619-1100. Thompson replaces Duke On City Council Former Place 5 City Council Member Matthew Duke got a stand- ing ovation at his last Council meeting on November 25. He was elected in November 2013 and left Council because his family is moving to San Antonio. City Council named Robin Thompson (being sworn in in above photo) to fill Place 5 during the December 9 meeting. 41 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 Schertz Police Department Operation I.D. With the holidays behind us and the dawn of a new year upon us this is a good time to mark and record your valuables. Often times criminals attempt to pawn or “fence” stolen property however, if you have recorded your serial numbers or marked the item with a unique marking it makes it more difficult for the criminal and it is helpful in the recovery of your stolen items. Recording your serial numbers. Whenever you purchase new items such as electronics, fire- arms, bicycles, tools, etc. you should record the make, model and serial number of that item. Keep this information in a secure location and if possible enter the information into spreadsheet along with photographs. You can also purchase an engraver and engrave your last name and driv- ers license number on the items like tools or bikes. This can be very helpful if you cannot locate your serial numbers but with an owner applied ID mark that may assist in the recovery of the item. For items that are too small to engrave, that don’t have a serial number or will be damaged if you do engrave them take photo- graphs and keep them with the serial numbers of other items. When photographing items if possible use a white sheet as the background and place a ruler next to the item to give scale. This is very helpful if the item is stolen or lost in a fire and you are filing an insurance claim. Keep your serial number log and pho- tographs up to date and stored if possible in more than one loca- tion, home, work, or in a safety deposit box. Remember the following when conducting your inventory: • Description of article • Date of purchase and original price • Serial number (or owner ap- plied ID mark) • Model name or number • Any additional data (color, unique marks, designs) • The better you record your valuables, the better your chances of recovery if they are lost, stolen or are to be replaced by insurance. JANUARY 2015 schertzmagazine.com 42 Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies. Looking Back January Quote of Note “History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies” Author – Alexis de Tocqueville (1856) Local History On January 3, 1849, Sebastian and John Schertz, sons of Joseph Schertz, purchased 600 acres of land in Guada- lupe County (A. S. Lewis Survey) situated on the north- east bank of Cibolo Creek (Survey #78, Sect. 5). The deed record shows the brothers living on the property. This land purchase may have been the beginning event of what would become known as Cibolo Pit, Cut Off, and eventually Schertz, Texas. Texas History In January 1688, Kawakawa Indians finished off colonists at Fort St. Louis following much disease and malnutrition. Stephen F. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the region of the Brazos River (January 3, 1823). The Battle of Galveston (January 1, 1863) restored the island to Texas control for the remainder of the Civil War. The discovery of “black gold” at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont launched Texas into a century of oil exploration. 43 schertzmagazine.com JANUARY 2015 SPD Officers Get Down And Dirty - Again Several Schertz police officers and a civilian recently took part in a Tough Mudder contest that tested their en- durance, strength and love of mud. SPD Sgt. Steve Rolison, Officer Cory Vanderver and a mutual friend, Dusty McComsey, participated in the 2014 Houston Tough Mudder - billed as 10.1 miles of pain! it was Vanderver’s second Mudder, Rolison’s third and McComsey’s fifth Mudder. “ This course was 10.1 miles of ob- stacles with several bonus Texas size obstacles,” Vanderver said. “Because Sgt. Rolison and I had done previous Tough Mudders, we were eligible to do extra obstacles. It was called the Legionnaires Loop. We didn’t win any- thing but more pride. We do Tough Mudder because we like the physical and mental challenge,” Vanderver said. Rolison and Vanderver hope to enter the 2015 “Worlds Toughest Mudder” - a 24 hour continuous obstacle course. January Events Civic Center: Jan. 1-2 - CLOSED. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jan. 8 - District 2 DECA Competition Jan. 10 - SA Radio Club “Hamfest” Jan. 19 - Holiday - CLOSED Jan. 20 - Schertz Chamber Luncheon Jan. 23-24 - Beading House Jewelry/ Trunk Show Jan. 30 - Judson ISD Foundation Fundraiser Jan. 31 - SCOC Health & Wellness Fair Community Center: Jan. 1-2 - CLOSED. Jan. 17 - Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Jan. 18 - BVYA Baseball/Softball Registration Jan. 19 - Holiday - CLOSED Jan. 24 - Alamo Area Sq. Dancers Flippo Dance Jan. 25 - BVYA Baseball/ Softball Registration Kickboxing - M 6pm Zumba - W 6pm ALAMO.EDU/NLC TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH US! Registration now open for Spring 2015 classes 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 The Alamo Colleges are an EOE. For any special accommodation issues or an alternate format contact the Title IX Coordinator at (210)-485-0200. City of Schertz Elected Officials Mayor: Michael Carpenter (210) 619-1045 Council Members:Jim Fowler (210) 658-1442Grumpy Azzoz (210) 488-4214Daryl John (210) 204-2750Cedric Edwards, Sr. (210) 566-4540Robin Thompson (210) 204-8649 City Departments:City of Schertz (210) 619-1000Animal Control (210) 619-1550Business/Utilities (210) 619-1100City Manager (210) 619-1000City Secretary (210) 619-1030Civic Center (210) 619-1600Customer Care/311 (210) 619-1000Economic Development (210) 619-1070EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300Human Resources (210) 619-1150Information Technology (210) 619-1180Inspections (210) 619-1750Marshal Services (210) 619-1650Municipal Court (210) 619-1500Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1200Public Affairs (210) 619-1630Public Library (210) 619-1700Public Works (210) 619-1800Records (210) 619-1030Website schertz.com #info IMPORTANT SCHERTZ WEBSITES schertz.com visitschertz.com schertzmagazine.com Like us on Facebook January 2015 CITYCALENDARZ March Wilenchik Walk for Life: Saturday March 7 April Jazz, Blues ‘n BBQ April 11, 2015 May Doggie Dash TBA July Jubilee July 3-4, 2015 September SchertzFest September 18-19 Be sure to check out visitschertz.com for more event info! Annual Events: Thursday, 1 City Holiday - New Year (City offices closed) Friday, 2 City Holiday - New Year (City offices closed) Monday, 5 Library Advisory Board , 7:00 PM Library Meeting Room 1 Tuesday,6 City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber Tuesday, 13 City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber Wednesday, 14 Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Monday, 19 City Holiday - MLK Day (City offices closed) Tuesday, 20 City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber Thursday, 22, EDC Board, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Monday, 26 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM Bob Andrews Room Tuesday, 27 City Council, 6:00 PM Council Chamber Wednesday, 28 Planning & Zoning, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for more information. 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