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He symbolizes the melding of new and old in our area. Fall for Northeast Lakeview College The Alamo Colleges is an EOE; for any special accommodations issue or an alternate format, contact the Title IX Coordinator, 210.485.0200 Earn an Associate Degree with numerous concentrations and transfer those credits alamo.edu/nlc (210) 486-5000 Registration for Spring 2013 begins November 12 9NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Brad E. Bailey Public Affairs Director Alexis Souza Art Director & Design Linda Ervin Publisher Chuck McCollough Editor-In-Chief Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director Lucille Sims Thomas Copy Editor Brittany Losey Senior Writer Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Client Affairs Specialist Mary Spence Events Coordinator Contributing WritersB.E. Bailey, Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Lucille Sims Thomas, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa, Rudy Arispe, Taylor Tompkins, Mary Holman-Anderson, Rick Smith, Ed McCabe Contributing PhotographersB.E. Bailey, Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Mike Harris, Marc Bane, Bryan Nguyen, Joe Herczeg, Diana Webb, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Zachary Carter, Ross Dye, Bryan Tobias, Raphael Gomez Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. The official publication of the City of Schertz promotes city, community, and business activities associated with the City. © 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 Executive Management John Kessel, City Manager Executive Directors John Bierschwale David J. Harris Brian James City Council Barbara Baldwin First Lady Emerita EDITOR’Z LETTER Chuck McCollough, Editor We all take things for granted. It is just human nature and we often don’t appreciate the special someones or somethings close to us. And those three utilities are ready to handle the community’s future growth north, south, east and west. The south direction -- along the IH-10 corridor - is where a lot of that growth is expected to happen. The Cibolo Creek Municipal Au- thority is building infrastructure to meet the demands of that future development. Read how CCMA --like the little engine that could -- is getting ready to serve the waste- water needs of even more houses and businesses . Meet Lewis Borgfeld - an easy- going, gentleman banker who has quietly been a leader in guiding this community for more than 40 years. And see how he manages to keep cows in the middle of a sub- urban area. Also read about the dedicated staff at Schertz Animal Control -- headed by Shanna Roman - and their efforts and success in finding home for homeless cats and dogs. You will also find winning soccer, tasty buffalo wings and a Schertz- Fest recap in the November issue of your Schertz Magazine. Schertz residents may be so used to hearing about their exceptional city (especially from this corner) that it’s difficult to get excited. Well, try this one on.....a lot of peo- ple....people with money …. are really excited about investing in Schertz. In this month’s issue we follow the money trail, so to speak, over more than a decade of time as a bunch of folks planted cash into the fer- tile soil of Schertz. The pace and amount of investment will leave you wide-eyed, but you ain’t seen nothing yet. The near, mid and long term fu- ture of Schertz is on track to at- tract investors far and wide, just as the goldfields of California and Alaska did many years ago. The Schertz Magazine staff also looks at the utilities that supply electricity to this dynamic commu- nity - spread out over three coun- ties. GVEC (Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop), CPS Energy, and NBU (New Braunfels Utilities) keep the lights on and the dish- washers humming for residents over that wide area. 1110SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Talk OFTHETownzNOVEMBER 2012 TalkOFTHETownz Schertz PD Supported ‘Move Over’ The Schertz Police Department along with numerous law enforcement agen- cies in South and Central Texas joined forces along the IH-35, IH-10 and Loop- 1604 highways in an enhanced enforce- ment operation targeting drivers who are illegally passing emergency vehicles (po- lice, fire and EMS) “During the Move Over Initiative our of- ficers focused on motorists who do not move over or slow down to assure that police officers and other emergency re- sponders can safely perform their du- ties,” said Acting Schertz Police Chief Mike Harris. The initiative took place October 15th through November 2nd from San Anto- nio to Austin. Soccer Girls Holding Buff Stampede November 17 The Clemens Girls Soccer Team is hosting its 3rd Annual Buffalo 5k Stampede on November 17, 2012 at Lehnhoff Buffalo Stadium. This is a run or walk type of race and there is also a kids 1 mile run. There will be lots of events going on during the run and will be a great opportunity for the community to meet the soccer play- ers as well as get a good morning workout. “The event is held to help the teams purchase equipment and gear. It has been a very successful event, so we are raising our expecta- tions this year,” said Brittany Tollison, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach. “Our first year, we had about 200 runners participate in the event with about $2,000 in donations. Last year, we had about 350 run- ners and about $4,000 in donations. This year, we are setting a goal of 400 runners and over $7,000 in donations,” Tollison said. For more information go to www.scuc.txed.net/SamuelClemens. cfm or call (210) 945-6566. Muni Court Movie Branded Outlaw Productions used the Schertz Municipal Court on Saturday, September 22, as the setting for a court- room scene. The production company is filming scenes for a proposed TV series called The Boogeyman Bedtime Sto- ries, said spokesman Greg Malar. He said the company may be filming at other locations around Schertz. Stay tuned for updates. ‘Move over laws’ are commonly referred to as those laws which are intended to protect the driving public, emergency responders, tow truck drivers and trans- portation workers by requiring drivers to slow down and/or move over a lane when passing authorized emergency ve- hicles that have their lights activated. The Texas Transportation Code requires that drivers vacate the lane adjacent to a stopped emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights on or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is at or above 25 miles per hour (or slow to 5 mph when the posted speed is less than 25 mph). Sadly, 175 law enforcement officers were killed between 1999 and 2011 after being struck by a vehicle in the line of duty Addressing ZIP Code Confusion By Chuck McCollough A group of residents in the City of Schertz and its ETJ are making the move from Ci- bolo to Schertz without mov- ing at all. The Schertz city and ETJ resi- dents live in ZIP Code 78108, their mail is delivered by the Cibolo post office and the city name on the last line of their address is (or has been) Ci- bolo 78108. Thanks to an agreement be- tween USPS and the City of Schertz - forged with help from a congressman - that last line can now say Schertz 78108. Eddie Zavala with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s office said: “Congressman Cuellar’s of- fice was approached by offi- cials in Schertz approximately three months ago (July 2012) wherein they expressed their concern regarding the ZIP Code situation. “Concerned about the situ- ation, Congressman Cuellar asked his staff member in the Seguin office to attend the initial meeting between the City of Schertz and the Unit- ed States Postal Service. Af- ter that meeting, Congress- man Cuellar followed up with USPS on the agreement that had been reached between both parties and the end re- sults were to the benefit of all involved,” Zavala said. USPS spokesman Sam Bo- len said: “I can confirm that people living in parts of the ZIP Code 78108 in the City of Schertz and its ETJ who get their mail from the Cibo- lo Texas post office and had as their mailing address Cibo- lo Texas, can now have a mail- ing address of Schertz Texas 78108 instead of Cibolo Texas 78108. “We didn’t change the ZIP Code boundaries. What we agreed to do was to allow a Schertz TX 78108 last line (of address) for streets within the city limits or ETJ of Schertz which are currently delivered by carriers working from the Cibolo TX Post Office 78108. to realign ZIP Code bound- aries or move deliveries be- tween offices and carriers.” Bolen said the Preferred Last Line option is also used in Live Oak, Windcrest, Selma and Alamo Heights, which share ZIP Codes with San An- tonio and are served by post offices in the Alamo City. Schertz Executive Director John Bierschwale said having the Schertz 78108 designation on the last line of the address is important for a number of reasons. “First the address is accurate and that reduces the chance of confusion for things like calls for service. And it strengthens the sense of identity - you are a Schertz resident and your address says Schertz,” he said. Bierschwale said people may also want to change the Cibo- lo 78108 to Schertz 78108 on their driver’s license when its time to renew the license. “With a couple of minor ex- ceptions, it seems that the so- lution is working. The chang- es to the last line occurred in July of this year. In es- sence, we programmed our national ZIP code databas- es to allow SCHERTZ TX as the preferred last line for some streets in the 78108 ZIP Code,” Bolen said. He said Schertz city and ETJ residents in 78108 don’t have to do anything because the change was automatic.They will still get their mail whether it has Cibolo 78108 or Schertz 78108, he noted. If residents want the last line city name changed from Ci- bolo to Schertz on correspon- dence they receive (like from creditors) the residents have to inform the creditors and others. The USPS official, who is based in San Marcos, said “the Preferred Last Line option is sometimes used by the Postal Service to afford communities some identity without having 13NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM TalkOFTHETownz 1 Lorena and Enrique Gutierrez wrapping up a fun summer at South Padre Island. They had a great time building sand castles and swimming in the Gulf. Lorena and Enrique are grand children of Henry Gutierrez of Bexar Waste here in Schertz. 2 Beth Cobbs with Schertz Magazine at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland 3 Alicia Hale (left) daughter of Keith & Mary Hale (right) took their Schertz Magazine to the top of Mt. Fuji. Alicia, a 2006 Samuel Clemens graduate, and University of North Texas graduate, is an Assistant Language Teacher teaching English in Japan. 4 Acting Schertz Police Chief Mike Harris reads Schertz Maga- zine in a cave in Carta Valley TX, between Del Rio and Rock Springs. He was there on a cave survey as a member of the Texas Cave Management Association. 5 Paula and Ellen Goos snap a shot with their Schertz Maga- zine in Siena, Italy during the University of Texas at San Antonio Orchestra Tour to Italy. Ellen is a violinist in the orchestra and on their tour she traveled to various cities to perform including: Venice, Florence, Sienna, Rome, and Pompeii. 6 Michael Spain holds Schertz magazine while in the Pecos Wilderness in northern New Mexico. 7 Ryan and Kyle Gates aboard the Carnival Magic with their Schertz Magazine on a summer family vacation in June 2012. Both are graduates of Steele High School and attend/will attend Texas State University. 8 Schertz residents Terry and Teresa Morehouse were in Ohio visiting family and friends. While there they traveled to Zanesville and viewed the world’s only Y-Bridge. This pic- ture was taken from the overlook at Putnam Hill Park. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Travelz SCHERTZ MAGAZINE AROUND THE WORLD 1514SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM TalkOFTHETownz SPECIAL DISCOUNT EXTENDED! COMFORT CHECKAC/Heating Service Plan Must book an appointment by Nov. 30, 2012! 800.223.4832 Cannot be combined with any other GVEC Home offer. CODE: ST1160CC Comfort Check(Reg. $150) Texas A/C Contractor License TACLB016098E gvechome.com ENERGY USE IN THE HOME Square Dancers Go Round and Round Square Dancers, including those from the Alamo Area Square and Round Dance Assn. (AASRDA), had fun at the Schertz Civic Center on October 6-7. They held dances Friday and Saturday nights as part of Texas State Federation Square and Round Dance President’s Quarterly Meeting. Volunteer Fair Success Schertz residents attended the Volunteer Fair held at the Schertz Civic Center Monday evening, September 17. They had a chance to get information on volunteering for various city boards and commissions and community volunteering. 5K Fun Run Members of Schertz Parkway Physical Therapy participated in the 5K Fit For Funds-walk on September 22, at Bluebonnet Palace. All the funds raised support Schlather Elementary PTC programs and initiatives. 17NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM www.RioTerraLife.com A Legend Retirement Corp. Community Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care AL# 101986 2294 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Only een minutes from Schertz, Rio Terra o ers a renewed focus on healthy living, terri c food and social activity. Discover how our “Resident First”philosophy can rede ne your retirement. Meet your new friends at Rio Terra today! Call (830) 221-4800 for a tour and lunch on us. Ask us about our Veterans Aid and Attendance! New Friends, New Beginnings NOVEMBER CHAMBER EVENTS After-Hours Mixer Wednesday, November 14th from 5:30 – 7pm hosted by: Tazas Coffee House, 3126 Pat Booker Road (Universal City). Free to SCOC Members. Food, Prizes and More! Reminder to Members: There will be no Monthly Luncheon in November. SPECIAL DAY LUNCHEON ON DEC. 4TH Tuesday, October 16th from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the Schertz Civic Center (Please visit our Chamber website for Luncheon policy) Members - $18, Non-Members $28 Prepaid WANT TO JOIN THE CHAMBER? Want to increase your business, visibility and networking opportunities? Come join the Schertz Chamber of Commerce! Call us at 210-566-9000 or come by and visit at 1730 Schertz Parkway in Schertz. Help us “Build a Better Tomorrow” WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN YOUR SCHERTZ CHAMBER? TalkOFTHETownz WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS! 1) GG’s Cut & Styles 2) Beyond Cake – We are excited to welcome Be- yond Cake to the Schertz Chamber. As you remem- ber, they took home 1st place “Chef’s Choice” in our Taste “Around the World” 3) Children’s Lighthouse Ground Breaking 4) GNR Tire – Ribbon Cutting 5) All Schertz Cibolo Physical Therapy It just makes “cents” to join the Schertz Chamber of Commerce! Unique networking opportunities, education, advocacy and more! Call us at 210-566-9000 or come by and visit at 1730 Schertz Parkway in Schertz. Help us “Build a Better Tomorrow” 1 2 34 5 continued on page 20 Kitchen Kudoz TalkOFTHETownz 19OCTOBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Schertz Gets Some Buffalo Style at Plaza Pizza N Wings By Andrea M. Allinger Tucked into the expanding waistband of Schertz’s FM 78 area is Plaza Pizza N Wings, a tribute to the unique taste of Buffalo, New York —owned and operated by Buffalo natives Kathy and Kurt Kow- alski. Plaza Pizza N Wings celebrates one year in business this month, and Kathy attributes their success to the support of the local community, saying apprecia- tively, “it is very satisfying knowing [the customers] like our food from Buffalo.” With no previous restaurant experience, the Kowalskis jumped headfirst into the pizzeria prompted by the lack of New York style food in the area, and accord- ing to Kathy, Kurt’s need to “make a move and try something different.” After living in Schertz for seven years, the couple decided to enrich the area with food that New Yorkers are accus- tomed to. Kathy comments, “we missed our Buffalo style food — every time we went home to visit we wanted tradition- al food.” With the help of family and friends in compiling recipes for the res- taurant, the Kowalskis have developed quite the menu of authentic Buffalo style food for Schertz residents to enjoy. The Kowalskis take the phrase “all in the family” quite literally, with their three children working at the restaurant. Their eldest son works in the kitchen with Kurt, their daughter works up front when not attending classes at the University of Tex- 20 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 Kitchen Kudoz Plaza Pizza N Wings TalkOFTHETownz as at San Antonio, and their youngest son helps while attending school at Steele High School. Kathy mans the front and maintains the comfortable atmosphere with patrons young and old while effort- lessly gliding through the tables and talk- ing to customers like old friends. Along with putting in long hours, Kathy enjoys the business, especially “meeting all of the new customers, satisfying them, and making new friends.” The restaurant is a cozy mixture between a sports bar and a family pizzeria, com- plete with local sports paraphernalia and the smell of freshly baked pizza crust. Even during a Sunday football game, families frequent Plaza Pizza N Wings because of the hometown atmosphere and the wide selection of menu items, which are sure to please even the picki- est eaters. The authentic Buffalo style food has quickly become a hit in Schertz. Kathy joyfully shared that Plaza Pizza N Wings has “established regulars [who] compare us to Cheers — people love coming in!” Among the favorite menu items are wings tossed with Kurt’s Sauce — a secret rec- ipe that was a collective effort between Kurt and other family members. And it is said that “once customers get a taste they can’t seem to get enough.” Wings can also be tossed with medium, X Hot, teriyaki, garlic parmesan, or other sauces and charred to delight your taste buds. They can also be paired with a pizza for the ultimate game time companion. Pizza crusts are hand spread into a per- fect medium thickness and topped with a variety of fresh meats, cheese, and veg- gies depending on preference, and the Kowalskis’ special sauce. For a more au- thentic taste, try the Buffalo white pizza — simply crust, olive oil, basil, oregano, freshly sliced tomatoes, onions, and moz- zarella cheese. It’s Kathy’s favorite! The homemade pizza taste is notably fresher than that of a chain pizzeria, and Kathy boasts, “we take a lot of pride in how we prepare our food.” Stop by for a lunch special and try either cheese or pepperoni pizza by the slice, weekdays only until 3 pm. Despite the name, Plaza Pizza N Wings has more than pizza and wings. The menu is complete with salads, cold and hot subs, and appetizers. Classic favor- ites such as potato skins and hot poppers keep unique menu items like the cold rib-eye steak sub and “Tha Hoppa” hot sub — pepper jack cheese, rib-eye steak, Italian sausage, marinara, and green bell peppers — company. Soda and tea ac- company the wide selection of domestic and imported beers as well as a small va- riety of wine in the beverage arena. Plaza Pizza N Wings is the perfect spot for the NFL fan, with six televisions mounted around the restaurant equipped with NFL package, not to mention the authentic taste of Buffalo style pizza and wings. Watching the game just got a whole lot tastier! With a daily 10% active military dis- count and rotating specials, Plaza Pizza N Wings is a crowd-pleaser for lunch or dinner any day. Fall hours are 4 pm until 10:30 pm Mondays. Tuesdays and Thurs- days from 10:30 am to 9 pm, closed on Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 am to 10 pm, Saturdays 11:30 am to 10 pm and Sun- days 11:30 am to 9 pm. Hours are subject to change with the end of the football season. Look Plaza Pizza N Wings up on Facebook, contact them directly at 210- 659-7579 or stop by the Lone Oak Plaza at 1208 FM 78 — the restaurant is located in Suite D. 22 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 EntertainmentzTalkOFTHETownz Neither rain nor shine kept the music from playing! SCHERTZFEST 2012 TOOK PLACE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29. DESPITE THE SEVERAL INCHES OF RAIN RECEIVED, 47 BBQ TEAMS COMPETED FOR MORE THAN $6,000 IN PRIZE MONEY; A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT TOOK THE STAGE AND SOME WONDERFUL FESTIVAL FARE WAS HAD BY ATTENDEES. Thanks to the many sponsors who helped bring SchertzFest 2012 to the community: Walker Partners, HEB, GVEC, the City of Schertz and the Schertz Parks & Recreation Foundation. Many community partners helped during the event; working in our beverage booths, selling tickets for the event, donating goods and services or assisting with traffic control. Representa- tives from Schertz Bank & Trust, GNR Tire, Broadway Bank, Giant BBQ, Hampton Inn & Suites, IBC Bank, Sysco Central Texas, Cielito Station, Schertz YMCA, Target, RBFCU (Ran- dolph Branch), Fairfield Inn & Suites, Schertz Sweetheart Court, Clemens Softball Team, Encanto Mexican Grill, Volvo, JD’s Team Extreme BBQ, Schertz Citizen’s Police Alumni As- sociation, Schertz Chamber of Commerce, Residents at Large and the City of Schertz lent a hand to make SchertzFest 2012 happen! A photo slideshow of the event is available at visitschertz.com or find us on Facebook! NOV EVENTS 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg. #5 (210) 619-1600 Civic Center:Nov. 8 – Schertz Chamber of Commerce Awards BanquetNov. 15 - Simonson Volunteer Award LuncheonNov. 20 – Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Community Center:Nov. 3 – Alamo Pet Expo Rabies DriveNov. 6 – ElectionsNov. 11 – Tropical Fish auctionNov. 17 – Senior’s Craft Bazaar Future Events:Dec. 1 – Market DayDec. 4 – Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon FREE ADMISSION - FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT vi s i t s c h e r t z .c o m Friday, December 71:00 - 10:00 PM CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX HOLIDAYZ MARKET (Starts at 1:00 pm in Ballroom)• Santa’s Village (Community Center)• Stage (Local Entertainment) • Snow (near Schertz Ball Park) • Games• Food/Beverage Vendors (Civic Center Garden) SANTA’SNIGHTPARADE BEGINS AT PICKRELL PARK6:30 PMRoute: Oak St. to Main St. to Schertz Pkwy to Visitor’s Center Saturday, December 810:00 AM - 6:00 PM CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX HOLIDAYZ MARKET(Ballroom)• Food/Beverage Vendors (Civic Center Garden) • Resident Services (Parking Lot) 2726SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM SOFTSPOKEN. HARDWORKING. Civic-minded. Dedicated. These words can describe a lot of people — but Lew- is Borgfeld exudes them. The longtime Schertz Bank & Trust vice president is reluctant to enter the spotlight and tell his story — but what a story it is. His ties to Schertz and Cibolo date back to the 1840s when members of his family settled in the area. According to Borgfeld, one settled in Cibolo, two settled in New Braunfels and one set up shop in Fredericksburg. Borgfeld Road is named after his family and Borgfeld Drive in San Antonio is named after his father who was killed in Germany dur- ing World War II. “Borgfeld Road was a little country road out in the middle of nowhere when they named it for us, but of course now it is in the middle of the city,” Borgfeld said with a smile. Borgfeld was born and raised in the Ci- bolo area and graduated from what is now Clemens High School. His grand- father owned the old Cibolo Lumber Company in conjunction with the Wie- derstein family and his folks (mother and stepdad) owned a Western Auto that is now Sipple’s Tru-Value. He spent some time in the Navy Re- serve after high school and graduated from what is now Texas State Univer- sity-San Marcos in 1966 with a degree in business education. He became the first student teacher in the Schertz- Cibolo-Universal City School District but decided not to pursue a teaching career. Instead he went into the U.S. Air Force after college and learned to fly KC 135’s at Laredo AFB. He got out after about four years and was hoping to fly planes for a commercial airliner but discovered it would take two years just to get his foot in the door. On top of that, the airlines were prone to laying off pilots regularly. “I figured I like to eat everyday – I didn’t want to eat on a part-time basis,” Borgfeld said. So in 1970, he took a temporary job at Cibolo State Bank with no plans to stay in the banking business very long. “The only thing I knew about a bank when I first started was how to spell it,” he said. When he started, he floated around to different departments doing everything from bookkeeping and posting loan payments to cleaning the restrooms. Not only did he stay, but 12 years lat- er he was president of the bank. He started with Schertz Bank and Trust in the late ’80s and is still going strong, specializing in commercial construction loans and SBA loans. At 69, he has seen the Schertz-Cibolo area go from a small rural community to the growing, bustling metro area it is now. He sold most of the ranch that had been in his family since 1867 and it is now Bentwood Ranch subdivision. Even though he is down to three head of cattle, he takes it all in stride men- tioning that when his grandfather gave him the ranch, he told him he would probably have to sell it one day be- cause he foresaw the city growing into that area. “Change is inevitable. You gotta be flexible. Things are going to change. You take those as opportunities not as hurdles,” he said. Borgfeld’s list of civic and volunteer continued on page 28 Profilez Borgfeld Gentleman, Farmer, Banker, Community Leader By Lucille Sims Thomas 28 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 Borgfeld Gentleman continued from pg 27 activities seems endless. He has been involved with the Guadalupe Valley Electric Corporation for 35 years and currently serves on its board. He was the third president of the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce, was instrumental in the development of Schneider Industrial Park in Cibolo and was chairman for 10 years of the Schertz Economic Development Corporation. He also serves on a committee for Northeast Lakeview College. The list could go on and on. It’s an un- derstatement to say he’s had a hand in is deceased. In his spare time he likes to work on his ranch, fish and travel with his wife. He has no solid plans for retirement but says he may work fewer hour someday so he can have time to do some of the things he enjoys. “I’ll be doing something. I’m just not in- clined to sit on a rocking chair and watch the clouds go by.” helping the Schertz-Cibolo area grow and change in a positive way. He has lit- erally played a big role in helping this area grow and prosper in an organized manner. “It’s been a lot of fun,” he said modest- ly. “We always knew that at some point in time growth would come here, but I think that probably the last 10 or 12 years, we’ve basically had an explosion.” Borgfeld has been married to wife Laura, a retired teacher, for 37 years and is the father of four daughters, one of whom “It’s been a lot of fun...” FALL FOR FUN AT THE Y. SCHERTZ FAMILY YMCA 621 Westchester Dr., Schertz TX For Youth Development– Winter Sports—Basketball! For Healthy Living– Participate in our Maintain Don’t Gain program and learn to minimize holiday weight gain! For Social Responsibility - learn more about our volunteer opportunities this fall with our Mission on the Move experience. Ask about our Open Doors program to assist with the cost of membership.* Visit our branch to learn more or call us! (210) 619-1900. YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 3130SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Investing In Schertz A Popular Practice By Chuck McCollough FEATUREZ LOOKING FOR A HOT investment tip? The City of Schertz is that and a lot more. “In the last nine years more than $1 billion in private in- vestment has been realized in our city.. And one third of that — almost $350 million — was invested here in just the last two years,” said Schertz Eco- nomic Development Director David Gwin. “I foresee another $1 billion in private investment in Schertz in the next five years if eco- nomic conditions continue to improve,” Gwin added during a quiet moment in his office where the phone rings a lot. And the “B” word comes into play another way. “The City of Schertz property tax base has increased by al- most $2 billion since 1998 – anincredible amount,” said Mayor Pro Tem and former EDC Director George Antuna. In that 14-year period the property tax base went from $450 million in 1998 to $2.3 billion in 2012. easing improvements such as turnarounds at FM 3009 in Schertz. • SAWS is spending almost $30 million dollars — includ- ing $9 million for a Schertz lift station and a $19 million pipeline through Schertz to bring Carrizo Aquifer water from IH-10 to a Schertz-Se- guin Local Govt. Corp. Water Treatment plant near IH-35. • CCMA will spend millions to build a wastewater treatment plant to handle the expected growth in South Schertz, in- cluding thousands of new homes and dozens of busi- nesses. THE SOON-TO-BE BOOMING SOUTH South Schertz is where much of that second $1 billion in private investment is expected to go. And that South Scherz development will be led by The Crossvine, a 500-plus acre, mixed-use, planned de- velopment expected to have a half billion dollar financial impact at build out in five to eight years. “Our investment is a solid vote of confidence in the City, in its management, and in the quality of development they are committed to,“ said Chris Price, president of Schertz 1518 Ltd., which is develop- ing The Crossvine (previously known as Sedona Trails). “The (Schertz) City Council and city staff are not only ded- icated to growth, but they’re dedicated to smart growth, which makes long-term invest- ments here more secure. They are creating community value through informed and innova- tive planning that will make Schertz more and more desir- “That shows the private sec- tor is extremely interested in investing in Schertz and do- ing business here,” Antuna stressed. The mayor pro tem said the private sector invest- ment includes a mix of in- dustrial, retail and residential and the thousands of people investing their money by buy- ing houses in Schertz. WHY HERE? “The three main reasons in- vestment lands here are loca- tion, location, location. From Schertz you can easily and quickly access the larger re- gion and that is very impor- tant for both companies and residents alike,” Gwin said. Schertz also has excellent schools, exceptional infra- structure, especially transpor- tation and access with IH-35 and IH-10, nationally rec- ognized Quality Of Life and high development standards to attract the highest-quality investment, he added. “The vision for Schertz as es- tablished by the City Council is clear. We want to be a com- munity of choice, not chance. We don’t do development for development’s sake and the city has turned down certain kinds of development for that reason. Schertz is not about the quantity of development but the quality of develop- ment,” he said. SIZING UP SCHERTZ There are a number of ways to measure a city’s economic health, but diversified private sector investment is among the best. After all, business people take notice where oth- er business people put their money. At a time of multi-trillion dol- lar federal deficits, a billion dollars may not sound like much, but it is still an atten- tion getter at the medium-size city level where Schertz lives. From a high-end AA bond rating Moody’s gave Schertz because of its strong reserve fund and good financial stew- ardship practices to private and public sector construc- tion projects scattered around town, it’s evident this is a place money likes. And, as any good economist will tell you, where there is strong private investment you’ll find increasing public investment. For instance: • Schertz voters approving millions of dollars in infra- structure and quality-of-life bond projects in the past de- cade or so. • The Defense Department investing hundreds of thou- sands of dollars to locate Schertz Medical Home in the city as a branch of the San An- tonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) on FM 3009. The investment has boosted the city’s health care sector. • Within the past two years an $18 million TxDOT proj- ect turned the section of FM 3009 between IH-35 and FM 2252 (a good part of that in Schertz) from a nightmare to a day-trip-easy drive and gave greater and easier access to the giant Schertz industrial area nearby. • In early October, TXDOT started a nearly $20 million project on IH-35 from Judson Road to FM 1103 with traffic- Year Rate Value 1998 0.3544 $ 450,199,212 1999 0.3455 $ 534,039,183 2000 0.3405 $ 716,795,968 2001 0.3825 $ 822,745,104 2002 0.3825 $ 1,005,399,711 2003 0.3825 $ 1,105,234,626 2004 0.3760 $ 1,285,941,678 2005 0.3977 $ 1,397,297,729 2006 0.4317 $ 1,423,205,878 2007 0.4090 $ 1,787,055,405 2008 0.4090 $ 1,926,528,474 2009 0.4342 $ 2,064,679,940 2010 0.4493 $ 2,058,218,181 2011 0.4843 $ 2,122,958,010 2012 0.4999 $ 2,307,394,927 City of Schertz Property Tax Base 1998-2012 able in the future,” Price said. And other potential investors are talking to the Crossvine folks. “There has been a ton of in- terest in this project, and it’s been universally posi- tive. First, everyone is ex- cited about our building a master-planned community in Schertz since that’s never been done here. We have heard that there is a real need for this product. Builders and potential homeowners have been especially enthusiastic.” “Secondly, we have been hear- ing from multifamily and com- mercial developers who see the potential for this location, just north of IH-10 and within 20 minutes of downtown San Antonio, but incorporated into a close-knit community. Even- tually, we hope to attract retail, medical, assisted-living, and office services to the area.” “I’m proud of the infrastruc- ture The Crossvine is helping bring to South Schertz. We are striving to be a model for the quality, responsible develop- ment envisioned for the area.” “Lenders have been really confident about this submar- ket. I have heard over and over again that Schertz is the crown jewel of the region, with the best schools, the best local government, the best location in respect to employers and military medical facilities.” “We estimate The Crossvine will ultimately bring $500 mil- lion in improvements to the area through infrastructure in- vestment, residential and com- mercial construction, and the enhancement of community spaces,” Price said. THE BIG BOYS When big name companies move to an area it gets atten- tion. Sysco and Caterpillar have invested tens of millions of dollars in Schertz and are happy to tell other potential investors about their experi- ence with the city. According to published re- ports, Sysco invested about $35 million to build the 625,000-square-foot Sysco Central Texas facility in North Schertz and the city invested $1.4 million in infrastructure improvements and other in- centives. Sysco Central Texas President Bill Fischer said: “Working with the late Mayor Hal Bald- win and city staff and Comal County was a win-win-win sit- uation. It is a huge advantage for us to get such a central and strategic location on IH- 35. This location helps us help our customers be successful and that is our mission.” And Sysco likes to talk about its investment in Schertz and continued on page 33 3332SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM encourage others to do the same. “When the Salof Cos. folks were thinking about moving into the former Lack’s ware- house (386,000 square feet) next to Sysco they talked to us a number of times and asked how we were doing and what it was like to work with the City of Schertz. We gave the city rave reviews concern- ing our investment here and a huge stamp of approval for Schertz,” Fischer said. He said Sysco has gotten and continues to get many inqui- ries from other potential in- vestors looking at Schertz in- cluding a number of its food service customers. “We are boosters for the city and rel- ish the opportunity to show- case Schertz because it is our hometown,” Fischer said. Caterpillar also invested mil- lions in its 260,000-square- foot facility in Schertz and has the ability to expand that size. And Caterpillar spokesman Jim Lock praised the city and its way of doing business. “Caterpillar primarily chose the City of Schertz due to both its proximity to our as- sembly facility in Seguin and the city of San Antonio. An- other important consider- ation was available workforce. Schertz’ location allows us to draw from a large urban area for skilled labor.” “Prior to our announcement of locating in Schertz in 2010, Investors See Success in Schertz’ Vision For Future By Chuck McCollough Investing In Schertz continued from pg 31 Caterpillar began working with the City of Schertz on our business model and have found the city government to be flexible in managing the needs of business with that of the community. We look for- ward to a long and beneficial relationship,” said Lock, op- erations manager within Cat- erpillar’s engine division. HEALTH CARE INVESTMENT Health care facilities and med- ical office space are two areas of private investment specially targeted by the Schertz EDC office. Carey Birmingham is the driving force behind Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza (SPPP), a campus-like set- ting of freestanding buildings housing a variety of special- ized medical and dental prac- tices. When all three phases of SPPP are finished in 2014, it will represent a $12 million private sector health care in- vestment. The nearby $11 million Bap- tist Emergency Hospital in Schertz is expected to open around the first of the year and attract even more health care investment to the city, Birmingham said. Birmingham said: “In local development and real estate circles there is a lot of buzz about what is going on in continued on page 34 Schertz has become some- thing of a money magnet based on the avalanche of private investment in the past 14 years. In that time the city’s proper- ty tax base increased fivefold to just over $2 billion and is on course to top $3 billion by 2018. What is going on? Did some- one find gold in the ground? No, they found something better – the city’s vision for the future and a plan to be a self-sustaining, premier com- munity long term. City Manager John Kessel enjoys talking about that vi- sion and how it was devel- oped over time by city lead- ers decades ago, not so long ago and up to and including the present. “The vision of our City Coun- cil is a combination of vision- ary long-term goals of what we want to be 20 to 30 years from now and practical goals that meet our needs today,” he said. “A good example of that was a year and a half ago when council set a goal of more medical facilities in town. Today, we have Baptist Emergency Hospital under construction on IH-35 and Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza (SPPP) with its many medical and dental offices and it is still being devel- oped,” Kessel said. The two projects represent a $23 million investment in the city’s growing healthcare sector and the type of confi- dence private investors have in Schertz, the city manager noted. Kessel said the city’s vision has developed and been re- fined over time. “A community needs to un- derstand that growth is not a goal in and of itself and there needs to be a vision of what a community wants to be. The Schertz community has long known what direction it wants to go and has nar- rowed that focus to achieve the right outcome. And to get to that outcome it set goals, developed a strategy, and implemented those goals,” he said. A test of that strategy is the ability to maintain a small town feel while having many of the amenities of a big city and having standards to fos- ter quality development, the city manager said. Kessel said the city’s strong development standards pro- tect investors today and long term by requiring quality de- velopment that is geared to be self sustaining. “We have said ‘no’ to some developments and avoided what we thought would be a bad fit for the city. Things have to line up right before we say ‘yes.’ And when we say ‘yes’ it means something, and other developers know it,” Kessel said. Things work best when the city’s vision is shared by the community and especially the development sector. “When that happens the de- veloper takes ownership in the vision along with the city and the community. Then the vision becomes long term, generational and self sustaining,” the city manager said. Public sector investment has played and continues to play an important role in making Schertz a popular place for private money. “Oftentimes public invest- ment lays a foundation upon which private investment grows. You want to lever- age public investment so that for every $1 in public money spent there should be a tenfold or 100 times re- turn on that investment. That has worked well in Schertz, which is a city with a strong tradition of investing in itself and inviting others to invest here as well,” Kessel said. “...for every $1 in public money spent there should be a tenfold or 100 times return on that investment.” {SPECIAL SIDE NOTE} 34 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 Schertz vis-à-vis medical, mostly, I believe, as a result of the Baptist Hospital move there.” Birmingham said he knows several of the medical and dental offices in SPPP have encouraged some of their peers to move to Schertz. WHAT BANKERS ARE SAYING Larry Anthis with Frost Bank in Schertz said one of the most significant things about the Schertz boom is the diver- sity of investment. “It is very encouraging to see so many different types of investments and it is exciting to watch.” Anthis said the city’s reputa- tion for thoughtful planning and a deliberate and well- defined C&I (Commercial and Industrial) layout attracts business and industry who want to be part of a winning team. “There is a buzz and a lot of talk about medi- cal investment in Schertz. And you see a growing amount of Investing In Schertz continued from pg 33 expansion by existing busi- ness and industry and that is a very important investment,” said Anthis, a Frost vice presi- dent and community banker. “I think we are on the verge of really exciting things hap- pening in Schertz and Frost is looking forward to being a part of it,” he said. Mark Sunderman is the new president and CEO of Schertz Bank & Trust but it didn’t take him long to appreciate the area. “I started here about six months ago and the more fa- miliar I get with the area the more potential I see. When some of the national maga- zines several years ago said Schertz is one of the best places to life in the nation, it got us on the radar of com- panies all over the nation and some have relocated here.” Sunderman said Schertz Bank & Trust is looking forward to the future even as it prepares to celebrate the past. “Our bank will turn 100 years old in 2013, and I believe we are sitting in a great spot, a great location for the next 100s. There are many excit- ing things coming as more and more people invest their future in Schertz,” the banker said. 3736SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM IT SHOULD BE CALLED THE LITTLE water authority that could. The Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority is currently in the middle of one of its most challeng- ing growth periods and General Manager Clint Ellis makes it clear that the agency is up to the task. Started in 1971, the agency provides re- gional wastewater services for Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Randolph AFB and por- tions of Live Oak, San Antonio, and Uni- versal City. These days, the water authority is focus- ing its efforts to the south with plans for a new plant in south Schertz that, ac- cording to Ellis, will start small and grow in phases as the necessary permits are acquired and growth in the area dictates. The wastewater plant will start off treat- ing 500,000 gallons per day — a small amount when compared to the 6.2 mil- lion gallons per day that the agency’s main plant treats. In terms of houses, one million gallons equals about 4,100 homes. It would be natural for us to operate the southern plant.” On time would be sometime in 2015 or 2016 if everything falls into place perfect- ly. The new plant will service everything south of Ray D. Corbett Junior High School. The legislation that must be passed by the Texas legislature is crucial because that allows the folks being served by the treatment facility to vote in CCMA’s elections, Ellis said, and gives them a say on the board of directors elections. It is crucial to get started on permitting be- cause it can take anywhere from a year to two years to get a new TPDES (Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit established through the TCEQ . “Concurrently, we have to get started on the design. It’s an intricate process. We’re building a one million gallon treatment facility that eventually will treat up to 10 to 15 million gallons. So we have to make sure that we lay it out very carefully and have room to put our ultimate build-out facility,” he said. CCMA Has Eyes on the Future Schertz Executive Director John Bier- schwale said the city and CCMA have a long and close relationship that will get stronger as the South Schertz area and IH-10 corridor begin to bloom with de- velopment. “CCMA takes care of about 90 percent of the wastewater needs of Schertz and that will increase in the future. The new plant in South Schertz will be essential to growth in that area and also will serve Ci- bolo’s expansion,” said Bierschwale, the city’s water and wastewater authority for many years. CCMA’s main facility is the Odo J. Rie- del plant and plans are already being made to increase its output to 10 million gallons per day as the area the agency serves continues to grow. CCMA also op- erates a small package plant for the City of Schertz near Woman Hollering Creek just south of Randolph AFB. The plant was built by the developer of the Sedona subdivision and services only about 120 homes. CCMA and the city of Schertz are co-permittees on this small plant, but CCMA runs it. The facility treats about 12,000-20,000 gallons per day. Making plans for the future means the agency must multi-task as it tries to get permission from the Texas Legislature to expand its service area into the southern portions of Schertz and Cibolo while also obtaining a discharge permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The cities of Schertz and Cibolo and the Green Valley Special Utility Dis- trict also must sign off on the plans. At the same time, Ellis said the agency is working with a design team out of Austin to make sure plans are moving forward to get the plant built. The land also has not been bought yet. “We must get everything moving in the right direction so we can get this plant opened on time,” Ellis said. “I see no reason for anybody to be against it. We’re the designated regional treatment entity. In addition to everything else that is go- ing on, CCMA also is in the middle of re- building two major lift stations at a cost of about 2 million dollars for both and has future plans to upgrade the Riedel fa- cility. Ellis said he anticipates that at build out, the Riedel plant will handle over 20 million gallons per day. How soon that happens will be dictated by growth. Most of the cities served by CCMA are already built out although Selma still has quite a bit of building going on, El- lis said. Currently, the agency is getting the most impact fees from Cibolo, but Schertz is a close second. An impact fee is a one-time charge imposed on new de- velopment to help recover costs associat- ed with providing the infrastructure and other required improvements to service that new development. When it comes to industry or residential, Ellis said it is a lot easier to deal with “rooftops.” “We know exactly what we are going to get when somebody flushes their toilet or takes a bath,” he said. “You never know what you are going to get from some of these industries.” When dealing with industry, the agency must do pretreatment programs, increase sampling and do special checks to make sure the business is not dumping some- thing that will harm the system. Ellis still feels like CCMA is a small agen- cy that is growing to medium size. The agency does not have a lot of employ- ees and most of its administrative staff is managers out in the field. He wants to focus on getting more operations out in the field and not allow the agency to get top- heavy. “I’m very lucky to have a very good board of directors. I’ve got some really sharp folks.” By Lucille Sims Thomas FEATUREZ 39NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Dear Friend, I want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding, Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Martin. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and the two cute kids.” Well, I’m the guy in the middle. Years ago I was a college baseball player, but I developed a painful neck, shoulder and arm condition. In my case it came on suddenly. The pain in my hands was so intense that I couldn’t raise my arm above my head or even throw a baseball. I was afraid that I would lose my scholarship if it continued. I went to my trainer and medical doctor and was given anti-inflammatories. The problem with those medications is that they just mask the symptoms and in my case did not help. Finally, after steroid injections I decided against it. But, there’s more…A family member of mine convinces me to give their doctor a try. This new doctor did an exam, took some films, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I got relief, and I could use my arm again. Oh, did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor. It worked so well that I went to chiropractic school myself. Now for McKenna and Cooper, who are the cute kids in the picture. They get adjusted regularly and are some of the healthiest kids you will know. Their mom is also problem-free even with all the bending and lifting a busy mom of two does. It might seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference to her. “A DOCTOR’S CONFESSION TO THE CITY OF SCHERTZ…” It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their neck, arm and shoulder problems. Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, carpal tunnel, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I have not had a headache in months”- (Mary J.) “Mood and attitude have improved” – (Lisa A.) Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s a simple as that! Forty-eight million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where my I come in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. A whole week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. You Benefit from an Amazing Offer- Look, you are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article, you will receive my entire new patient exam for $17. That’s with an evaluation and X-Rays….the whole ball of wax. But, please call right away because this offer expires on November 30, 2012, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that I have affordable plans. You see I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor. High costs can add up very quickly. Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a Magna cum Laude graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. After practicing for four years in San Antonio I moved my practice to Schertz. I just have a low exam fee to help more people who need care. My Associate, Dr. Kyle Stringer, brings over five years of experience to our practice with the latest in pain-free techniques. My assistant is Melissa, and she is really a great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called Schertz Chiropractic and it is at 17323 IH 35 North Ste 106, (we are between 3009 and Schertz Parkway on the 35 South Access Road). Our phone number is 210-646-6000. Call Melissa or me today for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you. -Patrick W. Martin, D.C. P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $10. P.S.S. Your time is just as valuable as ours, that’s why we will be with you promptly at your appointment. Not applicable to Medicare Beneficiaries due to regulations. Locals Shine at Soccer’s Keele Cup By Kari Bridges Congratulations to this year’s first place winners of the Keele International Cup Tournament -- The Schertz Lions Futball Club (FC) 95 Boys White Team!!! FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS THE Lions FC has been invited to represent the United States in Britain’s Premier International Soccer Tournament, the Keele International Cup, held at Keele University in Staffordshire, England. Each July, the 5-day tournament is host to youth soccer teams representing 250+ teams from 20 different countries as they participate in what is considered by the British Football Association as one of Eu- rope’s finest soccer tournament events. The Lions team proudly wore their red and white club uniforms as they played continued on page 40 FEATUREZ 41NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Locals Shine continued from pg 39 Springsteen. I watched and listened to this and was so proud of each and every one of them,” Moore said. He believes that playing in an interna- tional tournament is important because it offers club players more than an op- portunity to play soccer. It offers the in- valuable and unique cultural experience of playing against quality international teams that speak different languages, who often play more physically, as well as exposure on the field and the opportu- nity to be noticed by professional soccer scouts. “Exposure to International Tournaments is fantastic to be able to do, not only for the soccer but to leave the country. What makes it special is that the boys are meet- ing other players from different cultures that they develop friendships with. One of our boys last year was scouted by Cov- entry City Football Club while playing -- this is huge and would not have ever happened without going out to England to play,” Moore said. Coach Robbie Babcock has been coach- ing the team for the past 5 years and has been working diligently to develop the team both physically and mentally for this tournament. “Physically, the boys began practicing two weeks prior to the tourna- ment with 6 to 7 training sessions that lasted 90 minutes each. Men- tally, I think the club has been preaching this trip to the players since they began playing with the orga- nization. Everyone who partici- pated knew how impor- tant this trip could be for several rea- sons. I believe the team has been pre- paring for the next level since day one. Whether is it a higher playing division, a better tournament, or playing in college. We are always looking for the next step to reach and push us,” Babcock explained. Babcock who has been with the Lions for 11 years, first as a player and now as a coach, believes that the players’ desire, work ethic and commitment helped make the Lions stand out above other teams at the tournament. “The work these boys have put in over the last 2 years with 4 practices a week is finally beginning to show the affect wanted by winning the tournament and playing in the State Classic League. Of course there was individual effort, but the boys’ team cohesion is outstanding and it really shows when their backs are up against a wall,” Babcock said. “The boys played really well as a team and each one stepped up their game when two players became injured. We only took 12 players, and we were fortu- nate enough to pick up one guest player. There were games when we only had 11 players and each time the team stepped up and covered for those injured play- ers.” Babcock explained he hopes the fact that an American team won this international tournament means that United States soccer is heading in the right direction. “This win definitely gives the team a lot of confidence heading into their senior year and hopefully some of the recogni- tion will help the boys get noticed for a college soccer program,” he said. “The England trip was such a great ex- perience for the boys and a wonderful way for them to wrap up their many years with the Lions Futball Club. It was so exciting to see how their hard work and dedication paid off competing against some great teams from around the world. We played through injuries and many times only had one sub. It was great to watch the boys win the championship and raise the trophy. I was truly proud to be a part of this trip,” said Jill Johnson, soccer mom and Team Manager. As part of the 12-day trip the team toured Anfield Stadium, home of Europe Pre- mier League’s (EPL) team Liverpool FC and Old Trafford, home of EPL team Manchester United FC. The team also participated in training sessions with Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC. Prior to the Keele International Cup Tournament, the Lions team played two “friendly” games against Ruthin Town FC, Wales and Worchester City FC, England. They also attended two Olym- pic Women’s Soccer Games at Coventry Stadium – Japan vs Canada and Sweden vs Republic of South Africa. The team, and their families, also had the opportunity to visit several of London’s premier tourist attractions including Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard, London Bridge, and the Lon- don Eye. The team also included a tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare and Warwick Castle – a beautifully preserved medieval castle built in 1068 by William the Conqueror, considered by the British as the “ultimate castle” and located northwest of London in Warwickshire, England. Babcock highly recommends and en- courages anyone who has the opportu- nity to participate in an overseas tourna- ment. “The experience is outstanding and a memory that will be everlasting, win or lose.” Babcock explained that the majority of the trip was financed by the individual families, with some of the team players helping by earning their money as soccer referees or as sponsorship recipients. 95 Lions White Team Members include: Austin Schlather, Cameron McClintock, Justin Lee from Steele High School; Cole Johnson, Bailey Dzierzanowski, An- a total of 5 separate games winning 3 of them against several English teams and tied 0-0 against Ireland before winning 2-0 against Newcastle Town, Newcastle, England. “Everyone in the Lions knows this group of boys is talented but to go out there and win against teams from around the world is absolutely an amazing achieve- ment not only for the Lions FC but San Antonio, Texas, and the United States,” said Peter Moore, Executive Director of Coaching. “When our boys won this July they walked out to get the trophy and be recognized and the tournament commit- tee played ‘Born in the USA’ by Bruce drew Gomez, Jiovanny Gonzalez, Ryan Lutz from Judson High School; Nathan Drouillard from Johnson High School; Tanner Moore and Jonathon Jenkins from Reagan High School; Colton Wil- son from Churchill High School and Ste- fan – Guest Player from Canada. This is the second time that the Lions FC has won First Place in the Keele In- ternational Cup Tournament. The first time was in 2009 when the ’92 Lady Lions Red Team won. The Lions FC is the longest standing and largest soccer club in San Antonio. The club offers a Cubs Program for children 4-6 years old, Academy Programs for ages 8-10 years old and Select Teams are available for U11 – U19 aged soccer players. Their home fields are located at Pride Park, off Maske Road in Schertz. For more infor- mation, go to www.lionsfc.org or contact Peter Moore at 210-744-7621. 40 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 4342SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM TROLLBEADS THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1976 Every story has a beadTM Pink: HopeCompassion, Understanding, Nurturing and LovingRomantic, Affectionate and Intimate Start with luck and joy and then tell the stories in your life. A $159 value. 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But do we know where all that electricity comes from? Who is actually powering up our homes and businesses? The electricity used by the City of Schertz comes from three elec- tric distributors: the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), and CPS Energy. Each of these suppliers serves Schertz at different magnitudes, but together all three are the reason a city with a population ex- ceeding 32,000 is charged up in more ways than one. GUADALUPE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (GVEC) NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES (NBU) Established in 1942 and serv- ing Schertz since its incep- tion, NBU has since been CPS ENERGY CPS Energy serves 2,016 res- idential customers and 628 commercial customers in the Schertz area. Lisa Lewis, vice- president of corporate com- munications and media re- lations, believes CPS began serving Schertz when CPS was purchased by San Anto- nio’s municipal government in 1942. According to the CPS Ener- gy website, the entity is the nation’s largest municipal- ly owned energy utility pro- viding both natural gas and electric service and has a ser- vice area of over 1,500 square miles. That includes custom- ers within the Schertz bound- ary between IH-10 and FM 2252. CPS also serves custom- ers within Schertz’s extraterri- torial jurisdiction (ETJ) from 1H-10 to west of FM 482. For more information visit cpsenergy.com www.cps.com IH35 N IH10E FM1863 FM78 LOOP1604 FM3009 SH 46 EFM1518 N FM 2 5 3 8 FM1518 FM1516N FM2252 LOOP337 FM482 FM 3502 FM1976 PATBOOKERRD EFM1518N FM1976 FM 78 FM 3009 CPS Energy Service Area LegendCPS Energy Customers Within Schertz Boundary CPS Energy Customers Within Schertz ETJCPS Energy Service AreaSchertz ETJSchertz Boundary in Schertz with the DeWitt Electric Co- operative. The merger add- ed over 1,300 square miles of service territory and several thousand new customers. GVEC has been serving Schertz since 1948 when the company acquired 230 miles of distribution lines from the City Public Service (CPS) Board of San Antonio and be- gan serving the rural commu- nities of Schertz, Cibolo, Fen- tress, Geronimo, Kingsbury, McQueeney, Marion, Prairie Lea, Schumansville, Zuehl, and Zorn. Along with the more than 20,000 residents it serves, GVEC also powers 2,117 com- mercial and industrial busi- nesses, which includes a va- riety of industries in food service, health care, and retail. Some of the largest accounts the GVEC services include the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City (SCUC) Independent School District and the Live Oak Pump Station “GVEC is proud to support the City of Schertz in many aspects,” Lyde said. “Aside from our priority of deliver- ing reliable electric service Schertz’s main supplier of electricity is GVEC. Accord- ing to Lindsey Lyde, corpo- rate services division man- ager, GVEC serves 20,288 residents, most of whom live in Guadalupe County. Founded in December 1938 by a group of rural farm- ers who needed electricity to keep their farms powered, GVEC has been growing strong ever since. At the start of 2002, GVEC consolidated to our area members, we also contribute in many ways to community support such as encouraging economic development.” “As the city expands, our fo- cus will remain on providing reliable, affordable service to the area as well as supporting the community’s needs,” Lyde said. Lewis Borgfeld has been on the GVEC board for 39 years and chairman almost as long. “Our business model is dif- ferent because we are a co-op and owned by our members. GVEC has not only provid- ed affordable power over the years but also been involved in helping the community progress through econom- ic development assistant and other ways. “GEVC is growing with the community in many ways, including providing high- speed internet service that is especially important in the sparsely-populated areas we serve,”Borgfeld said. For more information visit www.gvec.org According to Communica- tions Manager Gretchen Re- uwer, NBU currently servic- es 545 residential customers and 54 commercial customers in the Schertz area. Custom- ers on the commercial side in- clude Randolph Brooks Fed- eral Credit Union, John Paul II High School, three TxDOT accounts and 34 small com- mercial customers, the major- ity of which are radio towers. As Schertz expands, NBU is not standing by idly. A new electric substation is being constructed along FM 482 that will help service the increas- ing load in Schertz. It will be named after longtime Board of Trustee member E.C. “Gene” Mornhinweg. “We’ve seen the City of Schertz bring in quite a bit of commer- cial business,” Reuwer said. “Schertz is a very small section of our service territory, but as the city evolves, we have, too, and look forward to continue to grow with them.” Reuwer said the Mornhin- weg substation is going to ad- dress a lot of the future needs of Schertz as it expands. Cur- rently, NBU’s electric sys- tem consists of 770 miles of distribution lines that range from Clear Springs to Smith- son Valley and York Creek to Northcliffe. For more information on NBU, visit www.nbutexas.com. GVEC Service Area working with the city in plan- ning for future developments and new businesses to have the needed infrastructure and power supply in place for long- term service. NBU Service Area CPS Service Area NBU Service AreaMajor Roads NBU Water Boundary NBU Waste Water Boundary NBU Electric Boundary Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) 45NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM FOCUZFOCUZFOCUZ For nearly six years, Shanna Roman had two distinct jobs – mom and City of Schertz employee. Now she has found a way to blend both. Roman is Animal Services Manager, which means a big part of her responsi- bilities is helping get homeless cats and dogs adopted. “My son Evan, 8, and daughter Emma, 6, think their mom has a really cool job and they love to help out at adoption events,” Roman said. In fact, Emma is particularly good. “At the adoption events she will say ‘Look at the cute puppy’ while holding it up in front of a visitor. Emma can be very persuasive,” Roman said with a laugh. “My kids love my job and we are up at Animal Services all the time on weekends.” “Evan is a math whiz and can do math- ematics several grades above his level. He wants to be an architect or engineer one day. Emma is a terrific reader. She loves to perform in front of crowds. She sings and dances. We like to go camping, taking photographs and hanging out together,” she said. Roman started with the city in November 2006 as a health inspector. Prior to that she worked at USAA and HEB after earn- ing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business Management from Texas State University in San Marcos. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a career even after I got out of college. I knew it would probably be in the food Shanna Roman Has “Cool Mom” Job By Chuck McCollough and fiber services industry,” said the 1996 Clark High School graduate. During her time at HEB, Roman was an assistant grocery store manager and also a wine steward for the grocery chain, purchasing wines and beers for its out- lets. “We went to a lot of wine tastings and traveled all over California and Tex- as. Wine is a hobby of mine and I en- joyed the job a lot.” About 10 years ago she moved to Schertz and started a family. Eventually, Roman decided she wanted to get out of the re- tail industry and try a different profes- sion and one closer to home if possible. “When I heard about the Schertz health inspector position I was interested and discussed the career change with my for- mer Ag professor and mentor from Texas State University. He encouraged me to apply and I did and was hired,” she said. At that time the health inspector was under the Development Services Depart- ment. As a registered sanitarian, Roman did health inspections at food services locations including restaurants, schools, day cares and even gas stations. A year later the City Marshal’s Office was created and Roman’s position moved to that department as part of city code com- pliance — which ranges from food ser- vice health inspections to building and construction inspections. “We looked at other cities like San Marcos and modeled our Marshal’s Office on those.” As part of the fine tuning of the Marshal’s Office, Roman got a chance to become a peace officer. “I jumped at the chance to go to the po- lice academy. As a licensed peace officer I could give a higher degree of enforce- ment and file criminal charges and get health and safety search warrants.” Roman’s responsibilities grew and so did her experience — including taking more offenders to court. “It was a lot of hard work putting the Marshal’s Office togeth- er, but well worth it. When the Animal Control job was posted I saw an oppor- tunity for advancement because I wanted to be a supervisor. The job description included being a certified peace officer and a bachelor’s degree and I had both. “Since coming to Animal Services I have a whole new respect for the staff here. We are not dog catchers, the people here are animal lovers who do everything we can to get good homes for these cats and dogs,” she said. “I have made it a goal to try to place ev- ery animal we can in a home or rescue. For the month of August, we did not put down any animal for space. It couldn’t have been accomplished without the help from Homes for Pets and the hard work from my staff.” Roman said the shelter has made great accomplishments recently. “We are sav- ing more animals than ever before. I be- lieve the reputation of the shelter can be a positive one. With the help of volun- teers, Homes for Pets, and the hard work and dedication of the staff, we are saving more and more animals daily.” “Homes for Pets is a nonprofit organiza- tion that fosters animals until they can be placed in a forever home. If you can’t adopt, but wish to foster an animal from the shelter, visit homesforpets.org. Fos- tering an animal gets them out of the shelter and into a home! You can also sign up to volunteer with the organiza- tion.” A big part of the job, Roman said, is ed- ucating the public on the importance of spay/neutering and keeping their animals up to date on rabies vaccinations. “In ad- dition, we are looking at stricter enforce- ment of violations throughout the city. These ordinances and laws are in place to protect the public and other animals.” She said it is also important to register your cat or dog with the city. “The city license ensures us that your ani- mal is current on their rabies vaccination and it provides us with a record of your contact information if your pet gets lost. Microchipping is another back-up plan if your pet isn’t wearing a collar. The shelter does provide microchipping as a service to the residents. “There are a number of ways to help the animals. Volunteer, donate, foster or adopt! Help save the lives of many animals at the local Schertz shelter. I want to keep the momentum that we’ve been experiencing lately. August was just one of many months that we can show as a ‘no kill’ month,” Roman said. 4746SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM November 2012 We are working for you, Schertz!Civi cn ewz Planning The Future of IH-35 Schertz Executive Directors Brian James and David J. Harris (center left to right) look over a map of IH-35 with a group of TxDOT of- ficials Wednesday night, Oc- tober 10, during an informa- tion sharing and public input meeting in the Schertz Civic Center. TxDOT and the Alamo RMA sponsored the Schertz meet- ing, the 4th and final round of public meetings on the IH 35 Planning and Environ- mental Linkages Study that covers the future of the high- way from downtown to FM 1103 in Schertz. Information on the process is available at www.TimeFor35. com. More IH-35 News 18 MONTHS WORTH TxDOT’s multi-million improvement project on IH-35 from Judson road to FM 3009 started October 8 and runs for 18 months. The work includes much needed turn around lanes for FM 3009. TxDOT spokesman Josh Donat said the heavy work will have started November. “The contractor spent the first week (in early October) putting up construction signs, silt fences, etc., to prepare the construction area. “Keep in mind the frontage roads will be hit very hard in this project. People accustomed to reaching IH-35 in the area may want to explore some alternate routes. For instance, if FM 78 is reasonably nearby, it may become a preferred route for some folks,” Donat said. A full TxDOT description of the project is be- low: This project will add one additional main lane in each direction between Loop 1604 and FM 3009 and revise several ramps. A new flyover ramp will be added from the northbound IH- 35 collector road at Loop 1604 over the access road to Forum Blvd. Where There is Smoke Schertz Fire & Rescue was really smok- ing September 25 at the vacant house in front of the Schertz water tower off of Live Oak Road. Firefighters practiced ventilating smoke from the structure to simulate what they do at a real incident. The practicing at the house for the next two days. Schertz City Council Praises Fire Department The Schertz Fire Department was recog- nized October 9 as part of fire prevention week, October 7-13, by council member Michael Carpenter. Events around the city were held that week and continued throughout the month. Clock Call While Repelling It wasn’t a cat up the tree, but Schertz firefighters responded all the same. The city clock at the Schertz City Council Chambers needed a little tweaking and the city’s bravest showed up to tackle the challenge. One by one firefighters repelled from an extended ladder truck and helped adjust the clock that represents the city and keeps time throughout the Metrocom. It only took one to make the change, but nearly a dozen firefighters took the plunge and helped restore time in Schertz. 4948SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Civicn ews Animal Service Kudoz Schertz Animal Services Director Shanna Roman announced at the September 25 City Council meeting that aside from very ill or critically injured animals, the Schertz Animal Shelter has gone 3-months without putting down pets that have entered the system. This is a major accomplishment for a city of 35,000 residents. Roman cited the work of the volunteer organization Homes For Pets as well as various volunteers and several internet sites for achieving this goal. Several council members thanked the staff and volunteers for their efforts. “This is a huge milestone…a huge milestone,” said Council Member Michael Carpenter. For more information about adopting a rescue pet please go to Schertz.com Progress On New Playscape Construction crews pour concrete and assemble components of the new Playscape located between the Schertz Family YMCA and the Schertz Public Library. The much anticipated play area is slated to open between Thanksgiving and Christmas. National Night Out Rocks In Schertz From left, Schertz Mayor Pro Tem George Antuna, McGruff The Crime Dog, and State Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, get together before the start of National Night Out in Schertz on Tuesday, October 2. Antuna and Kuempel were among local elected officials and others who visited Schertz businesses and neighborhoods – along with Schertz emergency responders – to celebrate NNO, an anti-crime, neighbor-helping-neighbor event. A Walk in the Park in Schertz The City of Schertz is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and exceptional recreational programs and facilities are an important part of our long-range plans. The city, along with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, is in the process of updating its Parks and Open Space Master Plan. We are very proud of our parks and the recreational and leisure activities we offer our citizens and visitors. We believe Schertz offers first-class facilities and programs that enhance our com- munity’s quality of life. The Schertz Parks and Open Space Master Plan is a compilation of the city’s goals and strategies to acquire and develop park- land to keep up with our growth and expand our recreational offerings. Improvements to our parks and recreational activi- ties didn’t happen by accident. Our parks and facilities are the result of the vision, dedication and leadership of our residents, City Council, Parks Advisory Committee and city staff. Many of you – more than 252 residents – contributed ideas, by participating in surveys, interviews and sharing valuable input at open houses to help develop our last Master Plan in 2007. From that input, we learned that our residents are very active, appreciate the outdoors, value having trails nearby and enjoy being involved in sports and activities. Our previous Master Plan led to many improvements in our parks, open spaces, and the development of new facilities. Over the past five years, we’ve made improvements at Pickrell Park, added trails and a YMCA. Additional improvements are now underway to upgrade and improve our baseball and soc- cer fields, open a dog park, and construct a natatorium and a skate park for our residents! We also recognize parks and open spaces attract people to com- munities, help sell homes and contribute to the economic vi- ability of the city. That is why our Parks & Recreation Depart- ment and the Schertz Parks Advisory Committee is updating our Parks & Recreation Master Plan. This plan “sets the vision” for what the community wants for the future of Schertz and we need your help! The city will be conducting an online survey during the month of November to gather your input to help guide the future development of your community. You can access the survey at schertz.com. We will continue to work with our residents and future develop- ers to reach the goals established by this plan! We know that a healthy, active lifestyle is the key to longevity and happiness. We encourage you to visit our parks, facilities and participate in our recreational activities. We’re sure you’ll find the right fit for you and your family! Blue Santa Gearing Up to Help Needy Families It’s that time of year again. Time to get start- ed on Blue Santa. Applications for assistance will be available beginning on Monday, No- vember 12-December 3, 2012. Applications can be picked from the Schertz Police Department, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Remember you must live in the city of Schertz to qualify for the Blue Santa program. The program will begin accepting cash, food, toys, gift cards, etc donations on No- vember 12, 2012. For more information call Esther Mendoza @ 210-619-1213 or email emendoza@schertz.com 49NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM 5150SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM City of Schertz Elected Officials Mayor Pro Tem: George Antuna, Jr. (210) 467-7914 Council Members:Michael Carpenter (210) 619-1045Cedric Edwards, Sr. (210) 566-4540Jim Fowler (210) 658-1442David Scagliola (830) 606-1130 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) 619-1000 Subscriptions to Schertz Magazine are free for each Schertz household. 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