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JULY 2012 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ REGISTER FOR FALL 2012 The Alamo Colleges are an EOE; for any special accommodations issue or an alternate format, contact the Title IX Coordinator, 210-485-0200. ALAMO.EDU/NLC small classes & affordable tuitiondegrees and course credits that transfer to major universitiesa full course selection: day, evening, weekend, and online 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. 8 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 EDITOR’Z LETTER City Council ON THE COVER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Brad E. Bailey Public Affairs Director & Publisher Alexis Souza Art Director & Design Linda Ervin Associate Publisher Chuck McCollough Editor-In-Chief Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director Erin Matlock Client Affairs Specialist Mary Spence Events Coordinator Brittany Losey Senior Writer Contributing WritersB.E. Bailey, Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Lucille Sims Thomas, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Kiko Martinez, Ashley Festa,. Rudy Arispe PhotographersB.E. Bailey, Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence, Mike Harris, Bryan Nguyen, Joe Herczeg, Diana Webb, Andrea Allinger, Kari Bridges, Zachary Carter, Ross Dye, Dalton Campbell 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 Barbara Baldwin, First Lady Emerita John Kessel, City Manager Executive DirectorsJohn Bierschwale David J. HarrisBrian James JULY 2012 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ In April 2002, my wife, Elaine, and I were fortunate to visit the world famous Waterford Crystal factory in Ireland as part of our 30th anniversary trip. Chuck McCollough, Editor Nolen Olive of Blown Glass In Schertz cre- ates one his master- pieces in his artisan shop on Main Street. The process of glass blowing is fascinating to watch. Photo by Dalton Campbell Thevophoto.com Watching the master glass blowers at work was riveting and fas- cinating at the same time. I was reminded of that after seeing and reading about Nolen Olive of Schertz Blown Glass. On a much smaller scale than Waterford, but with the same dedication, he cre- ates see-through art. This month’s magazine looks at three artisan shops along Main Street. The other two are Cibolo Creek Pottery and Anything Goes With Glass. They represent a growing artisan sector that includes teaching art forms like stained glass and pot- tery, among others. Learn about the shops in the stories. Also in the July issue read about the new Playscape planned for the area between the Schertz Family YMCA and the Schertz Pub- lic Library. Groundbreaking is just a few months away. The new Playscape will honor the people and process that built the first Playscape in 2002 and will provide fun memories for visitors for years to come. A funny sounding business - Sweet Yams - is the subject of a story that tells how organic is the way to go - on living a long healthy life, according to Gus Bard, an organic healing chef and health and wellness coach. (Editor patting stomach) - I think I need to talk with Gus. Also read about Schertz Idol, sort of like American Idol but better, and a heavenly place called Naeglin’s Bakery in New Braunfels. Then there is the saga of how Schertz HOAs are adjusting to new state laws. All that and more in your July 2012 Schertz Magazine. And, notice how the Schertz Magazine look is evolving with a new format, new artistic items like enhanced photos in some places and more diverse stories reflecting our dynamic community. Let us know what you think. SCHERTZmagazine contentz FEATUREZ Bond Update: Playscape 26 HOA’s Adjusting to New Laws 30 Blowing Glass A Class Act 36 A New Way to See Glass 38 Molding a New Future 40 DEPARTMENTZ TALK OF THE TOWNZ Updatez 10 Kitchen Kudoz: Eating for the Future 13 COLUMNZ Focuz: Veliz Sees Court Cases Soar 24 Hyper: Lerma Promoting Schertz Idol 32 Biz Spot: Naeglin’s in Bakery Heaven 42 CITY NEWZ Civic Newz 46 Calendarz & Contactz 48 & 50 9JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM 26 3642 30 13 1110SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Talk OFTHETownzJULY 2012 TalkOFTHETownz EMS Extravaganza Shows Superior Emergency Services Capabilities 11th Annual Doggie Dash held May 19 Runners take off at the start of the 2012 Home For Pets Wilenchik Memorial Doggie Dash in Schertz on Saturday, May 19 in Pickrell Park. The Doggie Dash, which benefits the Schertz Humane Society, included a 5K Fun Run and a 3K walk fun event. Awareness and funds were raised for shelter animals and programs. About 500 participants took part. For a complete list of winners, go to homesforpets.org. Schertz Magazine Treks To Big Bend Dr. Peter Holmes and Robin Getter of Sports Occupational & Knee Surgery in Schertz traveled to Big Bend National Park to take in its wild beauty and took along a copy of Schertz Magazine. Dr. Holmes and Getter have traveled to a number of rugged lo- cations around the world, but never lose that Schertz connec- tion. Take Schertz Magazine with you on a trip, take a photo holding the magazine and send to events@schertz.com; it may be used in the publication. Senior Center to hold 2nd Annual “Summer Nights” Event The Schertz Area Senior Center will hold its popular summer evening dancing event from 6:30-10:00 PM on Saturday, July 28 at its location at 608 Schertz Parkway. Dinner will be served by Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant. Danc- ing starts at 7:00 with music provided by Northern Lights En- tertainment. There will be a cash bar, door prizes and a silent auction. Cost is $20 per person. For more information call the Senior Center at (210) 619-1974. Schertz EMS Director Dudley Wait (far right) watches a News 4 TV crew film the Universal City Fire Department performing a vehicle extraction demonstration (freeing someone trapped in a wrecked car) during the Schertz EMS Extravaganza Sat- urday, May 26 at The Forum at Olympia Hills parking lot. The annual event shows how Schertz and other Metrocom emer- gency services departments work and cooperate to deliver life- saving services. The Extravaganza was part of the local celebra- tion of National EMS Week May 20-26 1312SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Kitchen Kudoz TalkOFTHETownz TalkOFTHETownz RACAP Sponsoring Back-to-School Shoe Program Every year the Randolph Area Christian Assis- tance Program (RACAP) provides shoes for chil- dren in our community who would not other- wise have a new pair of shoes to start the school year. Families who reside in our zip code service ar- eas (78108, 78109, 78124, 78148, 78154, 78132, 78233 (Live Oak only), 78247, and 78266) and meet income qualifications are eligible. Applica- tions may be picked up at the RACAP office, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz, starting July 9, 2012. If anyone knows of a family in need of this special assis- tance, direct them to RACAP or have them call (210) 658-1613. Donations from churches, groups or individuals are greatly appreciated and are being accepted now. The number of pairs of shoes able to be purchased will be determined by the amount of donations received. Eating for the Future The Sweet Yams and founder Gus Bard advocate healing through organic foods. By Kari Bridges After 10 years and thousands of hours re- searching works from the past 100 years’ most brilliant minds in medicine, science and physics, Gus Bard, an organic heal- ing chef and health and wellness coach, has decided to share the results of his study on the effects of healing the body through the use of organic foods and diet changes with the South Texas com- munity. Bard’s research findings suggest that by providing the body with living DNA reminders that are found in natural, un- manipulated organic superfoods, such as seeds, nuts, grains, fruits, herbs, roots, vegetables, berries, juices and water, the body can actually reverse conditions such as gout, diabetes, high blood pres- sure, heart problems, high cholesterol, eczema and non-environmental cancers. For the past year, Bard and his business partner Shannon Kossaeth have run The Sweet Yams Organic Super Foods, a home-based business, in Schertz. With the help of six assistants, they deliver farm-fresh organic produce, cater events and cook in people’s homes. Their veg- etable juices and boxes of locally grown organic produce are packaged in the business’ San Antonio kitchen and then delivered to the customer’s residence or a larger point of distribution. Bard believes in a door of time in which just about any health condition can be continued on page 14 S-C Lions Award Several Scholarships Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club members attended the June 8th, 2012 Lions Camp graduation and awarded scholarships to two camp counselors: Alivia Danna and Audrey Lewis. Above, from left are: Lions representatives Leigha Nielsen and Darlene Evans - Danna and Lewis - Lions representatives Ron- nie Evans and Michael Harris. Shannon Kossaeth, President of Sweet Yams, shows some of the fresh organic produce used to prepare the juices. 15JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM reversed and people can get their bodies back in balance. “My main focus now is to be an organic healing chef and emphasize the primary elements, or foods, that the body needs to heal itself,” Bard said. “We have a year of seeing results and testing through our clients with 100 percent positive results. In es- sence, it works.” Bard encourages people to transition from the regular food many people eat today to organic foods or to even plant their own gardens. “Most of our foods have ad- dictive elements added to them that confuse our DNA,” he explained. “People have to understand that, like nicotine, there are flavors in foods that have been chemically synthe- sized to enhance cravings.” Based on his research, Bard recommends consuming 80 percent of vegetables raw and including a large portion of vegetable juices to feed your body. He has created his own formulas for vegetable juices that work for specific ail- ments and are made of 30 to 40 percent carrot juice. He added that there are many vegetable combinations that work together to begin to heal the body. “By far the most potent nat- ural healer on the planet is juices,” Bard said. “The liquid absorbs into the cells of the body quicker, and organic vegetable juices are packed with nutrients.” He suggests that anyone can see increased health benefits in 30 days and offers two programs of either food and juice combinations or juice only to achieve what he de- Eating for the Future continued from page 13 Kitchen Kudoz TalkOFTHETownz scribes as the 1-2-3 of opti- mal existence. According to Bard, this can be achieved by drinking organic vegetable juices, eating raw fruits, vege- tables, seeds, nuts and grains, drinking fresh water, getting exercise and minimizing meat consumption in favor of fish such as salmon or mackerel. To that end, Bard offers inter- ested customers a challenge to participate in the program for 30 days, and if they don’t feel better, he will refund their money and cook in their home as a private chef for 30 days. “I have been eating this new way for almost two years now, and after consuming bad food, very little vegetables, my fair share of beer and little exercise the five years prior, my life and daily health has had almost unexplainable positive changes,” said Kossa- eth, Bard’s business partner. “I have also witnessed the amazing results from those whom we have worked with in the last year,” added. By cleansing the body with nutrients, Bard explains that the body flushes out the un- natural elements and harmful chemicals that cause most of our life-threatening condi- tions. Bard’s guidelines in- clude seven dietary steps that a person needs to take if they are going to be committed to improving themselves and following the organic healing plan. “The core of our DNA is pure energy, and the more you cook the vegetables, the more their pure energy diminish- es,” he said. “The body runs on microscopic batteries. Dead food equals dead bat- teries, and live food equals fresh batteries.” Bard also suggests purchas- ing a juicer, eating 80 per- cent of fruits and vegetables raw and eliminating caffeine. Instead of eating three meals a day, he recommends snack- ing or eating every two hours. To begin an organic healing diet, a person would discuss their present diet, their daily routine, any ailments or exist- ing conditions they are ex- periencing, if they are taking any prescription drugs and what their specific tastes or food cravings are. Prices are similar to what you would spend at the grocery store or eating out. Over the years, Bard found himself inspired to follow a healthy lifestyle by Jack LaLanne, the founder of the modern fitness movement who first popularized the idea that Americans should work out and eat right to retain youthfulness and vigor. In the 1930s, LaLanne opened what is believed to be the country’s first health club in Oakland, California. In the 1950s, Lal- anne started a TV exercise show and sold a popular line of exercise equipment, supplements and health food. Lalanne died of repository failure due to pneumonia in December 2009 at the age of 96. Bard is sharing the Sweet Yams message with the com- munity and has recently been asked by several local church- es in the San Antonio area to share his 30-minute presenta- tion on organic healing. And the company is expand- ing its operation. “Come visit Sweet Yams Southern Organ- ic Take-out located on 218 N. Cherry Street in downtown San Antonio opening very soon.” “It is our Mission to provide the Best, Freshest, Organic, All Natural food and making it accessible to every- one!” Kossaeth added. For information, contact The Sweet Yams at thesweety- ams@gmail.com or call Shannon at (210) 316-9487 or Gus at (210) 392-0454. WIN TWENTY DOLLARS IN GIFT CERTIFICATES to Encanto Restaurant. Locate the margarita pictured above in one AD somewhere in this issue of Schertz Magazine. Go to schertzmagazine.com and complete the entry form to be entered into this month’s drawing. WIN TWO PASSES FOR SCHLITTERBAHN. Locate this artist’s flame pictured above in one AD somewhere in this issue of Schertz Magazine. Go to schertzmagazine.com and complete the entry form to be entered into this month’s drawing. CONTESTS & Prizez TalkOFTHETownz 17JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Are you a singer? Are you between the ages of 12-20 years old? Then YOU might be the first Schertz Idol! Winner receives CASH, PRIZES and Solo Singing Spotlights at 3 Major Events! Auditions begin July 14th from 4-6pm at the Schertz YMCA. Call 566-9000 for registration form and more information Proceeds benefit the DECA Programs at Steele & Samuel Clemens High Schools 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 JULY CHAMBER EVENTS Schertz Idol Auditions July 14th and 28th from 4:00-6:00 PM Schertz Family YMCA After-Hours Mixer Thursday, July 19th from 5:30 – 7:00pm Clear Blue Car Wash, 4715 FM 3009 (Schertz) Food, Prizes and More! Chamber Ca$h drawing Chamber Luncheon on July 17th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Schertz Civic Center Topic: “Advertising & Branding”. Members - $18, Non-Members $28 Prepaid RSVP by Tuesday, July 10th . Biz-Ed Breakfast Wednesday, July 25th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Schertz Chamber/Visitor Center, 1730 Schertz Parkway (Schertz). Free to SCOC Members. HEB Schertz presents: The Taste “Around the World” Thursday, July 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Schertz Civic Center. Tickets on sale at the Schertz Chamber/Visitor Center offices. Want to learn more about joining the Schertz Chamber? Call us at (210) 566-9000 or come by and visit us at 1730 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. Help us “Build a Better Tomorrow” TalkOFTHETownz Webb Wows Judges with Shadow Photo Schertz amateur shutterbug Diana Webb turned a visit to the Tower of the Amer- icas into an award- winning adventure with a striking black and white photo of the Tower’s shadow. “While visiting the Tower of Americas in the late afternoon on a day in mid-March I was captivated by how far into the ho- rizon stretched the Tower’s shadow. I thought it was a striking representation of the Tower’s impact on the city,” said Webb, a Schertz Magazine contributor. She won the “Expert’s Choice” award in the Hemisfoto contest and her photo will be used with several others in promot- ing the HemisFair area, which is under- going redevelopment. To see other win- ning photos go to www.hemisfair.org/ hemisfoto-gallery Penshorn Science Scholarships Presented High School seniors Rachel Concha and Austin Nesser have been named the 2012 recipients of the Penshorn Dentistry Ex- cellence in Science Scholarship. Both recipients are heading to the University of Texas to continue their pursuit of science. Nesser is the the son of Michael and Shari Nesser. He com- pleted seven science classes over the four years, including AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Environmental Science. He com- peted for three years on the UIL Science Team and had many other accomplishment at Clemens. Concha is the daughter of Alfredo and Beveylon Concha. The Steele High School graduate all three AP Science courses of- fered (AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics), in addition to three other science classes over her four years. She spent this year as a lab assistant to the AP Chemistry teacher and as a tu- tor to numerous science students during the past two years. This is the fifth year that Dr. Penshorn has offered the Penshorn Dentistry Excellence in Science Award to graduating seniors at Steele and Clemens High Schools. He is a 1975 Clemens gradu- ate who has had a local practice for many years. Flag Day in Cibolo Hermanson’s Lodge 147 held its 15th annual Flag Day cere- mony June 14 at the Cibolo City Hall. 60 attendees; residents, City of Cibolo officials and Hermans Sons members reflected on ‘Old Glory’, learned what each fold of the flag represents and shared in fellowship. 20 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 Area Basketball Team with Schertz Players Wins Big The Texas Tigers White team took the Memorial Day GASO NIT championship by de- feating Team Texas 2016s, 76-62, on May 28. Three players are Clemens students – Cayne Edwards (back row, far right, between players No. 10 and No. 23), Devon Kearns (above No. 1), and Albert “Nano” Castillo (above No. 10). Justine Carter from Steele (above No. 23) also is on the team. The Tigers beat Team Texas, from the north Texas area, in a clash of two future rivals that showcased what could be future collegiate standout players. The Tigers led 37-21 at the half and never looked back. The Tigers were paced by its duo of Cayne Edwards of Schertz and Jamal Monroe, who together produced 41 points for the victory. Edwards led the Tigers with 21 points. Nano Castillo also finished with double figures in scoring with 12 points. All eight play- ers listed on the Tigers’ roster scored at least two points. JP II Equestrian Club Holds Event On Saturday April 21st the Equestrian Club at John Paul II Catholic High School in Schertz hosted their inaugural event. The Equestrian Club was formed on March 22, 2012 and has about 15 members. The club’s charter is to educate and encourage in- terest and participation in eques- trian activities, equine science and care. The event included four horses (shown) owned by club mem- bers. The activity was a saddling demonstration where horse own- ers explained the importance of grooming and knowledge of a horse’s anatomy. They also ex- plained the different types of tack used for Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure and English riding. 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NOW OPEN in SCHERTZ 2524SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Veliz Sees Court Cases Soar By Chuck McCollough From left, Municipal Court Director Patti Veliz and Sr. Deputy Court Clerk Angela Green vis- it with Deputy Clerks (sitting) Jacki Marbach and Yvonne Baker (blue blouse) and (standing) Shannon Del Toro about court cases. FOCUZ Patti Veliz has thousands of moving violation tickets and has to face a judge weekly but still manages to smile most of the time. What’s her secret? They are someone else’s tickets. Surrounded by piles and piles of cita- tions in brownish envelopes, Veliz and her staff of four run what has to be one of the busiest municipal courts for a city Schertz’ size in South Texas. Veliz is Municipal Court Director and her staff consists of Sr. Deputy Court Clerk Angela Green and deputy clerks Jacki Marbach, Yvonne Baker and Shannon Del Toro. Recently, the court and the Schertz Mar- shal’s Office conducted its first warrant amnesty program in about seven years. The month long program – launched to reduce the backlog of citations - al- lowed those with outstanding warrants a chance to come in without fear of being arrested to resolve the citations. Veliz started at the Schertz Municipal Court as an entry level deputy clerk in 2002. “Before that I worked in Austin as an adult probation intern clerk and then found the Schertz job. Later I moved to Schertz because it is such a nice place and very close to work,” she said. “One of biggest differences from when I started in the court and now is technol- ogy. In 2002, we did data entry, manually loading citation information into a com- puter and that could take a full day. And, it was sometimes hard to read the offi- cers’ writing,” she with a laugh. “Now the officers use a portable ticket writer and just download the information at the end of the day and we pull it up the next morning,” she said. When court is in session, a steady stream of people file in an out. Thursday after- noon is the contested docket (when peo- ple fight their citations) and usually the busiest day for the court staff. “My family knows I don’t cook on Thurs- day night because that is my most stress- ful day,” Veliz said. “My family consists of three great kids, two of my own and a bonus daughter; their ages are 4, 9 and 15. I also have a wonderful significant other, who also works for the city as a detective with the police department. Great debates often stir as I give him my expert advice using the criminal minds skills I learned from TV on how to handle a case,” Veliz said with a chuckle. “Our weekends are very active rang- ing from the kids activities to making a point to slow down and having a Red Box night with the family. One condition - all electronic devices are surrendered before the movie starts. Of course there is always time for shopping at the Tanger Outlet Malls as well,” she said. Back at the municipal court, Veliz and her staff work with City Judges John Hrncir and Stephen Takas and City Pros- ecutor Darrell Dullnig to handle the in- flux of cases. “About 80 percent of the court dock- et is moving violations with the rest be- ing things like code compliance, parking and health and safety violations. In re- cent years, we have noticed an increase in drug related offenses at the munici- pal level as well as alcohol offenses,” she said. But moving violations, especially speed- ing, remain the lion’s share of the court docket. And, some of those receiving tickets have interesting excuses. “The most common stories we hear in- clude – ‘it was the car next to them that was speeding’ or ‘it wasn’t me it was my brother who was driving,’” Veliz said. Other excuses for those pulled over in- clude many new students who said they didn’t know the speed limit of they didn’t know they had to change the address on their driver’s license. For a person who is surrounded by citations at work, one ticket stands out for Veliz. “Shortly after I started at work for Schertz I got a speeding ticket in Universal City. I should have known better and I was embarrassed and told my boss immediately. My boss was very understanding.” Veliz really likes sports and played soc- cer and volleyball when she was young- er and also ran track in high school. She can’t wait for the NFL football season. “I love the Dallas Cowboys but they are not as consistent as the Spurs so I won’t be as stressed out this football season as I was in the basketball season,” she said. “About 80% of the court docket is moving violations...” 2726SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM PLAYSCAPE Honoring the Past, Building the Future By Chuck McCollough A second-generation Schertz Playscape – reflecting the community spirit that helped build the original – will break ground in late summer or early fall near the Schertz Public Library. On June 12, the Schertz City Council ap- proved a $292,250 contract for purchase and installation of the new Playscape with an additional $50,000 for site work. When finished, the new Playscape will meet current safety standards, have dou- ble the number of play items, better serve a growing and diverse population and it will evoke memories of the original Play- scape that served the area for a decade. The original Playscape was built by hun- dreds of community volunteers over a five-day period in March 2002. It quick- ly became a destination place for young families to enjoy. Unforeseen issues such as deterioration of wood parts and safety concerns forced the Playscape’s closure a number of months ago. “The original Playscape was the Face of Schertz for many years - a city icon,” said Bond Project Manager Phil Gaudreau. “We will honor that in the new one.” Along with the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, Gaudreau is working on the new Playscape project which was part of the bond projects approved in the No- vember 2010 election. Voters OK’d four propositions, including one for a new Aquatic Center (planned for the original Playscape site next to the Library) and the relocation and improve- ment of the original Playscape. The dete- riorating condition of the original Play- scape made improving it impractical and the building of a new one necessary, Gaudreau explained. The new Playscape is slated to go in the large field between the Library and the Schertz Family YMCA- once again be- coming a destination place. BOND UPDATE “Part of the unique nature of the origi- nal Playscape is that it was created by the community for the community. It had an architectural style that is difficult to du- plicate for a reasonable cost in modern materials that will last the 25 to 50 years we want,” Gaudreau said. “In order to capture the original Playscape’s (main) architectural icons we are looking to cre- ate what I call the entrance piece, which represents to me the front facade of a western fort. The two slides are like arms reaching out to hug you. We want to car- ry the spirit of the original Playscape for- ward with modern materials”. “This Playscape will also be unique in Schertz because it has some components that are specifically designed for chil- dren with physical and mental challeng- es. There are all kinds of things planned for this Playscape that have never been in Schertz before,” Gaudreau said. As part of honoring the people and pro- cess that built the original Playscape, there are plans for a community involve- ment day that includes landscaping and other things, Gaudreau said. “The com- munity involvement day will help sym- bolize transferring the mantle of the original Playscape to the next generation of the Playscape and its stakeholders,” he said. The new Playscape will be designed with twice as many play event areas as the original one, according to Parks & Recre- ation Department Director George Logan The original Playscape was built from March 13-17, 2002 by hundreds of vol- unteers, many of whom worked 18-hour days. The design of the popular park was based in part on interviews with hun- dreds of local school children who sub- mitted more than 3,000 drawings of how they thought the park should look, said Library Director Gail Douglas, who was in charge of volunteers over that five-day period. “It was an exhilarating and exhausting five days of work, but the volunteers cherish the memories of being part of something we created for the children,” she said, looking through a scrapbook of the project produced by a student at the time. continued on page 28 28 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 Sections of the original Playscape had modular components that needed to be assembled with bolts and screws. Other parts were wood that required sanding and staining before being put in place, Douglas said. “Everyone drew energy from everyone else because we were doing this thing to- gether, a group of people - family, friends and total strangers - united in a cause. As PLAYSCAPE Honoring the Past, Building the Future BOND UPDATE continued from page 27 parts came together, like the green tur- rets, there was clapping and cheering from everyone” Purchasing/Asset Management Direc- tor Rita Duprat-Waldo came to work for the city just before the original Playscape was built and was part of the memorable project. “There was a huge sense of accomplish- ment for everyone as we came together and did this for our community’s kids. The Schertz community is known for its volunteerism but this was over and above anything most people had seen before,” Duprat-Waldo said. 205 FM 3009, Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 658-1717 / ChristianBrothersAuto.com Mon – Fri: 7am – 6pm Sat & Sun: Closed Christian Brothers Automotive is proud to offer full service automotive care on all makes and models - even imports! From oil changes to engine replacements, we are your one stop shop. Come by and see us today and let us show you the Christian Brothers difference! Free courtesy inspection • Locally owned and operated Honesty and integrity every time • Free local shuttle service Nice difference. 31JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Most of the new laws passed by the 2011 Texas Legislature were spurred by what many considered abuse of power by some HOAs, including foreclosing on a home- owner who was behind on HOA fees. Some of the most prolific changes involve the reining in of that power by legislators. The new laws also give homeowners the free- dom to add solar panels and rain barrels, and pertain to religious displays, flags, open meetings and numerous other topics. Former Schertz City Councilman Carl Douglas is vice president of the Woodland Oaks Village Homeowners Association and said that he has no problem with the new laws. He thinks they are fair and believes they were put into place because some HOAs took advantage of their positions. On the issue of solar panels and rain bar- rels, Douglas said as long as the installation meets city requirements and is coordinated with the HOA’s architectural control com- mittee, he is fine with them. “Regardless of what covenant and restric- tions have said in the past, we’re gonna have to be supportive of protecting the environ- ment — doing things that we can to lower energy costs. I think someone would be foolish not to support that type of activity,” Douglas said. From left, Wynn Brook HOA Board members Bert Crawford, Earl Ballou, Jr. and Daniel J. Scott III pose at the entrance to their subdivision. HOAs Adjusting to New Laws By Lucille Sims Thomas FEATUREZ He said in general HOAs are good for the community because their intent and purpose is to keep property values up. He also said their meetings have always been open. “Our HOA is a mandatory HOA that is all part of the process when you purchase property in the development,” Douglas said. He thinks the non-mandatory ones have more problems since they don’t have the authority to enforce the upkeep of the property. Also, Woodland Oaks Village has only 41 homes and Douglas said they have avoided a lot of the prob- lems that some larger developments face. But not everyone thinks fondly of HOAs. HOA activist Beanie Adolph said she thinks they are fine as civic clubs, but be- lieves that the ones that “micro-manage” people’s lives are not good. “HOAs that are ‘fine and foreclosure mills’ destroy communities,” Adolph said. “Their goal is foreclosure — not the collection of unpaid assessments.” Adolph said the new laws are long over- due and are only a first step. “Major im- provements are needed in 2013 because of the many loopholes in the laws and because laws to be effective must have teeth,” she said. Adolph believes homeowners should be allowed to improve their property without the interference and views fore- closure as “a harsh remedy that should only be available as a last resort with in- creased limitations.” Richard Dziewit is a board member for Ashley Place in Schertz and thinks HOAs play an integral part of maintaining the property values of developments by sup- porting and enhancing the primary codes set by the city. “It’s kind of like giving more eyes to the city, in a sense, to make sure that the codes are accepted,” he said. Dziewit said certain aspects of the new laws such as availability of records, an- nual meetings and budget information were already in place at his development. He said he never understood the foreclo- sure issues, but believes foreclosures are something that should definitely involve a judge. Since the annual fees at Ashley Place are so low, he doubts it would ever become a problem for them. It has been questioned whether or not there needs to be more oversight of the HOA process, but Dziewit said HOA members themselves are an oversight group. If they are interested in changes or advances then they can propose them — but they need to be involved, he said. That’s the key. When asked if homeowners should have a way to complain about their HOA other than the courts, Dziewit said it depends on the complaint. If they are related to some kind of impropriety going on, espe- cially when it involves money, then yes. But, he said, some things can be done through city codes. Wynn Brook HOA President Bert Craw- ford thinks HOAs have the interest of homeowners at heart in trying to preserve, protect and enhance the value of their properties. The HOA board is elected by the residents, he said. Wynn Brook is in Schertz. “If you want to have a say in the effective- ness of your HOA then be involved with the association by attending meetings, being a board member or assisting the board to help take care of your association and your property,” Crawford said. Crawford also said that some of the new laws probably need to be reworded to meet the intent that was muddled in the transition from the English language to the lawyer language. He has no problem with solar panels or rainwater collection as long as it meets state law and the archi- tectural committee guidelines and thinks a judge should always be involved in fore- closing on a piece of property. Crawford said he also likes the open meetings law, although it may mean an HOA that has been holding meetings in a resident’s home could now have to rent a larger facility for the unlikely possibility that more people start attending meetings. Douglas, Adolph, Dziewit and Crawford all emphasize one thing in particular: More people need to be involved with their homeowners association by being on the board or serving on committees or at least attending the annual meetings. They all said they are not sure how to ac- complish this in a world where everyone has so many choices on how to spend their free time. For more information on the new state HOA laws, visit hoareformcoalition.org/ pending-bills/. 30 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 “It’s kind of like giving more eyes to the city, in a sense...” Love them or hate them, homeowners associations (HOAs) are a part of a lot of people’s lives. And after a few headline-grabbing incidents that got the attention of lawmakers, some new laws are now in effect. Most people have seen, and loved, the popular reality television singing competitions that have successfully launched music careers for the winning contestants. Young adults of Schertz, and the surrounding community, will now have a platform to showcase their talent in “Schertz Idol,” our very own singing competition, based on shows such as “American Idol” and “The X Factor.” The competition is open to all young men and women between the ages of 12 -20, who would like the opportunity to be a part of the latest and most exciting Schertz event. The idea for a Schertz Idol pro- duction was originated by Christy Lerma, founding member of the Schertz Cham- ber of Commerce’s young professional group known as hYPer – Helping Young Professional Entrepreneurs Resource. All proceeds from Schertz Idol will be donated by the hYPer young professional group to benefit the DECA programs at both Steele and Clemens high schools. The DECA program is an international organization that works to prepare high school and college students, as emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in their local business communities, in the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality and man- agement. Educator Clayton Stuart teaches Adver- tising, Sports Marketing, Fashion Mar- keting and Entrepreneurship at Clemens High School. For the past 11-years, he has been the DECA Advisor and strongly believes in the mission of the organiza- tion. Stuart explained that many of the DECA program’s members are working students that will appreciate the donation and put it to good use. “The money will go toward the operat- ing expenses, mostly competition fees. Clemens had three members qualify for International Competition in Salt Lake City this April. There will be over 15,000 students there to compete, ” Stuart said. “We want this event to be something that people in our community will look for- ward to and that can also be the hYPer’s annual Signature Event that people will look forward to each year,” said Windy Lerma Promotes Schertz Idol By Kari Bridges Photo: hYPer Group members Christy Lerma (left) and Wendy Korn ham it up with microphones at the Schertz Chamber of Com- merce office in preparation for Schertz Idol. HYPER “We want this event to be something that people in our community will look forward to...” 33JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Korn, Schertz Chamber of Commerce Member, who was instrumental in help- ing create and organize the hYPer group. No prior singing experience is necessary Each person interested in auditioning will be limited to singing one solo, 45 second, A cappella (without background music) performance to a panel of local judges, who will only be critiquing sing- ing ability. Any genre of music will be allowed as an audition piece, except songs containing lyrics using bad language and/or refer- encing any type of sexual connotation. Try-outs will be held at the Schertz Fam- ily YMCA, located at 621 Westchester in Schertz, on July 14, 28 and August 11. Audition times have not been confirmed at this time, but are tentatively planned to be scheduled after 6:00 p.m. “These young kids will be representing the City of Schertz, so we want the com- munity to be rep- resented in good taste,” said Lerma when asked about the type of music that qualifies as an appropriate audition piece. Prizes will be awarded by the judges and will be based on the over- all performance rating of each contestant. First Place will be a cash award of $150.00 and the opportu- nity to perform this September at the 4th annual SchertzFest event, one of the most popular fall festivals in the area. Second Place will be a cash award of $100.00 and Third Place will be a cash award of $75.00. Each Schertz Idol contestant entry will cost $10.00. Entry forms are available at the Schertz Chamber of Commerce, or at www.schertzchamber.org. The Schertz Idol showcase performance will be held on Saturday, August 25. The venue has yet to be determined. Tickets to attend continued on page 34 hYper stands for Helping Young Professional Entrepreneurs Re- source. This group is geared toward young professionals ages 21-39. For more information contact the Schertz Chamber of Commerce at 210-566-9000 or email: president@ schertzchamber.org. 32 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 this year’s premier Schertz event will be sold for $10 per person. Lerma grew up, in what she describes, as a very close family having strong ties to the Schertz area. She attended Rose Gar- den Elementary School, Dobie Junior High and graduated from Clemens. Her mother, Estella Alvarado, also graduated from Cle- mens, as did her husband, Steven. She is hoping that the tradition will live on when she sees her children grow up to take their places as proud “Mighty Buffalo” support- ers. “Schertz is just growing,” Lerma explained. “When I was in school, no one knew where Schertz or Clemens High School was, now it seems that this is where everyone wants to be. We are on the map now.” She began a career selling insurance in 2000 and then decided to become a stay- at-home mom after her two children were born. In 2010, she made the decision to go back to work full-time and found employ- ment at the Alex Hartman State Farm Insur- ance Company in Schertz. Soon after starting her new career, Lerma began attending Schertz Chamber of Com- merce events and activities and enjoyed meeting new people and learning how to help promote the businesses that were in- volved in the hYPer group. HYPER Lerma Promotes Schertz Idol continued on page 34 “I love being part of a group that helps each other out and growing our busi- nesses. I have gained friendships and business relationships and the knowl- edge of other’s businesses in our area. It’s so great to have an organization such as hYPer in our community that’s avail- able to our young professionals,” ex- plained Lerma. Lerma and her husband enjoy spending free-time with their children. They both volunteer their time and energy work- ing with children interested in basketball and cheer-leading through the Buffalo Valley Youth Association (BVYA), the lo- cal youth sports organization. Addition- ally, they work out together as a family at the Schertz Family YMCA and attend Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Live Oak Road. “We want to be involved with our kids in every way that we can, wheth- er that is school or sports. Whatever we can do to keep them entertained, we find any reasons to hang out with our kids,” said Lerma. MAKE A BIG SPLASH THIS SUMMER! SCHERTZ FAMILY YMCA Come enjoy all we have to offer! • Sports & Enrichment Camps • Splash Pad • Summer Shape Up Team Workouts • Parent’s Night Out & Other Family Fun Events 621 Westchester Drive Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 619-1900 34 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 Inside his 400-square-foot workshop, Nolen Olive uses searing, blue flame and borosilicate glass of various col- ors to create beautiful glass objects such as a small, black, handlebar mustache that will be fused near the mouthpiece of a pipe. “When the person smokes the pipe, it will look like he has a mustache,” Olive said. In December 2011, Olive opened Schertz Blown Glass at 816 Main Ave., after hav- ing spent six years honing his craft. He said he first became interested in blow- ing glass after seeing a demonstration in an Austin glass shop. “I was intrigued by it and wanted to ex- plore how a piece of glass could become a sculpture,” he said. “It’s amazing how you can take glass, turn it inside out and then it becomes a single-form structure.” When he’s not working full-time as a licensed vocational nurse for a Schertz nursing home, he spends his time at his workshop creating Christmas ornaments, Blowing Glass: Finding Inspiration in Fire By Rudy Arispe pendants, glass flowers, paperweights and pipes for sale. Olive has found that fire is the creative source for his works of art. “I’ll work a piece directly in the flame,” he said. “You can get a lot more intricate because the range on the flame varies from a needlepoint to a huge flame.” Working on a pendant or pipe can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day, and can be extremely labor intensive. “It can take hours to put together a single piece,” he said, “but if I don’t pay atten- tion to what I’m doing and don’t keep the piece hot enough, I can get a crack and ruin it. And that’s eight hours down the drain. I’ll have to start all over.” Customers are welcome to stop by his shop and watch him work. Olive also of- fers an Intro to Glass Blowing workshops for groups or individuals. It generally covers the basics of glass blowing, how to use a torch and then includes making a marble or a pendant using implosion techniques. For more information, visit www.schertzblownglass.com. 3736SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM ARTz Photo by Dalton Campbell - Thevophoto.com 39JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM After dabbling in wood- work, quilting, pastel paint- ing and practically every other craft you can think of, Anita Schmitt has found her niche – stained glass. “It’s like doing five crafts in one,” says Schmitt, owner of Anything Goes With Glass, who relocated her work- shop to Main Avenue a year ago. “With stained glass, each A New Way to See Glass By Rudy Arispe step is so different, and what’s prettier than a beautiful piece of glass in the window.” On a recent Wednesday morn- ing, Schmitt was working on a pattern for a caduceus, the medical symbol illus- trated by a short staff inter- twined by two serpents, that she was commissioned to pro- duce for a department at Fort Sam Houston. She also does a number of commissions for Randolph Air Force Base. Those who sign up for classes will work in both copper foil and lead techniques. Copper foil is the method of wrapping a foil tape around the edge of the glass and then soldering it. Lead technique involves cut- ting lead strips to fit around the glass that will be joined together at their intersections. “Copper foil is much more forgiving,” Schmitt says. “If there’s a space, you can fill it with solder. With lead, you have to re-cut that piece.” Her classes range from be- ginners where students learn how to cut glass and prepare a pattern, to advanced where students learn how to put a stained-glass lamp togeth- er, and create 3-D objects as well as mosaics. Although Schmitt says she gets a lot of walk-in traffic from people wanting to pur- chase a stained glass item, Anything Goes With Glass doesn’t sell pre-made items. However, she is considering opening a gallery within her workshop where she can sell stained glass works, in addi- tion to those of her students. For more information on workshops, visit www.anythinggoeswithglass. com. ARTz From left, Sue Bell, Debbie Krause and Stephanie Ott work on a stained glass project. 41JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY EVENTS 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Bldg. #5 (210) 619-1600 Civic Center:July 17 Schertz Chamber Luncheon July 20-22 Arts, Crafts and Jewelry Show July 26 Taste of Schertz Community Center: July 7-8 Alamo Pet Expo 40 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 Sculpting a New Future By Rudy Arispe ARTz Although Stephanie Otto enjoyed a rewarding Army career at Fort Sam Houston, she always nurtured a secret passion: pottery. It was a craft she was first introduced to as a teen growing up in New York. “Our high school teacher threw us into college level work, and we were making pottery, jewelry, enamel and bone work,” she said. “By the time we finished, we could have had an associ- ate’s degree.” After retiring from the military and spending six years working as a civil- ian in the medical field, Otto decided to follow her heart by opening Cibolo Creek Pottery last June. Here, people can take classes in pottery, ceramics, hand building and glass fusing. “We’re not a ceramic shop, but we’re ceramic- friendly,” she said. “Someone can purchase a bisque ware, take it home and glaze it. Then they can bring it back and fire it in our kiln.” Students don’t have to worry about over-crowded classes. Otto prefers to work with small groups so that she can provide individual attention to help them improve their skills. Classes include Beginner Pottery to Advanced Pottery and Specialty Classes, among others. Cibolo Creek Pottery has several kilns, including one that Otto affectionately refers to as “Big Ber- tha,” a 240-volt glass kiln that measures 42 inches by 24 inches which allows Otto to fire six to eight of her students’ works at one time. For Otto, pottery is more than sculpting a work of art from clay, it’s also therapeutic. “Slowly, but surely, I’m telling the clay what to do instead of the clay telling me what to do,” she said with a laugh. “After a while, the clay and I come to an understanding. It’s all about how you position your hands.” Classes at Cibolo Creek Pottery are open to all ages. “We’re not a baby-sitter,” Otto said, “but if a 6-year- old has an interest or exhibits a talent we’ll be happy to work with her.” For more information about classes, visit www.cibolocreekpotteryschertz.com. 43JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM Standing tall after 144 years in business, Naegelin’s Bakery was founded in 1868 by a German immigrant, Eduoard Naegelin, and is the oldest bakery in the state. FEATUREZ 42 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 Naegelin’s is Bakery Heaven Texas’ Most Historic Bakery Gets Better with Age By Andrea M. Allinger Located in historically rich downtown New Braunfels, the building on South Seguin Avenue has hosted the bakery since 1874, and witnessed three genera- tions of Naegelin men pour their souls into the traditional German recipes that continue to be used today. Eduoard Naegelin operated the bakery until his death in 1923, at which time his son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Laura, assumed ownership of the busi- ness. The couple, along with their two children, lived in the apartment atop of the bakery and ran the business as a fam- ily. The Naegelin men worked the back while the women handled the customers in the front. Bread was delivered door to door via wagon, accompanied by a bell signaling residents that hot bread await- ed their hungry families. After a remodel in 1935, yet another Nae- gelin man, Clinton Frank, took control of the bakery. All the while, the recipes remained strong and authentic; the resi- dents of New Braunfels remained loyal to the legendary apple strudel the bakery is still famous for this treat. In 1980, Clinton Frank Naegelin came into contact with Wilburn Granzin and changed the course of the lives of the Granzins for generations. Wilburn’s son, Todd, remembers his father’s work at Buttercrust and later Bill Miller’s in San Antonio until stumbling across “the little bakery in New Braunfels.” At the time of the purchase of Naegelin’s Bakery, Todd Granzin had already been working alongside his father for years. He remembers resenting the 2:30 am wakeup call and moving from San An- tonio to New Braunfels. Granzin recalls “the town closed down every night at 6 pm, as a senior in high school, I hated that.” Decades later, Todd Granzin “can’t imag- ine living anywhere else,” and he enjoys the small town atmosphere the city of New Braunfels offers him and his family. He currently runs the bakery alongside his brother, Ross Granzin. The business is all family as Todd’s son and daughter- in-law, Derek and Alexis Granzin, work as the main cake decorators. The Granzins were “what Mr. Naegelin was looking for. He wasn’t looking to make a big profit; he was looking for someone to carry on the business.” From the traditional building to the original recipes, the Granzins have certainly car- ried on Naegelin’s name successfully— while adding local favorites, such as sau- sage kolaches, to the menu. One step inside Naegelin’s Bakery and the scent of freshly baked pastries, cakes, and breads will instantly engulf your senses. The glass display counter that stretches throughout the building holds over 80 baked products, from the infa- mous apple strudel to delicious cookies and breads. An indecisive patron could spend hours trying to decide what appe- tizing pastry to sample. Fortunately, the kind faces behind the counter can an- swer any questions—and will gladly help make the decision easier. On the wall opposite the dis- play counter is Naegelin’s col- lection of bread products, in- cluding rolls, loaves of bread, and even jalapeño tortillas. With additional apparel on the back wall, Naegelin’s Bakery is a 360 degree experience. Naegelin’s pastries are known through- out Texas as the best money can buy. Customers can purchase baked goods on the bakery’s website, as many of the regular customers do, Granzin reports. “People from all over the state, includ- ing a lot of families,” purchase Naegelin’s delicacies online, “even Nolan Ryan buys his apple strudel from us.” The apple strudel is made from the original Eduoard Naegelin recipe that includes a blend of apples, coconut, cin- namon, and cherries encased in flaky puffed pastry dough. The complete stru- del is massive, stretching 2 feet in length, weighing in at 4.5 pounds. Individual slices of the strudel are available at the counter. Granzin boasts that many of Naegelin’s recipes are “Naegelin’s own version” of popular pastries, such as the bear claw. The pastry is usually made with almond flavored puffy pastry dough, but Nae- gelin’s bear claw reaches new frontiers. With 12 layers of sugar, pecans, cinna- mon, and Danish dough, one bite and your life will never be the same. With over 80 different products, Naege- lin’s Bakery is termed a “full-scale retail bakery,” according to Granzin. The bak- ery not only specializes in one of a kind pastries and cookies, but creates custom- made wedding and occasion cakes, as well as handmade bread and German pretzels. The gingerbread men, made with locally milled flour and top-notch molasses, nestle next to unicorn cookies in the dis- play case, enticing pint-sized customers and hunched down parents alike. Classic German cookies such as Iced Molasses, Springele, Pfefernuesse and Lebkuche are available for individual purchase as well as by the dozen. If you just can’t get enough of that bakery smell, check out the vacation house right next door. Built by Stephen F. Klein in 1846 and sold to Eduoard Naeglin in 1868, the cottage is the second oldest house in New Braunfels. The house features the old German technique of Fachwerk con- struction—heavy wooden timber framing, diagonal bracing, and limestone fill. The cottage sleeps up to four people, and the enticing smells from the next door bakery are certain to upstage any alarm clock on the market. Such are New Braunfels’ historical roots; tourism is a big part of the bakeries busi- ness. Granzin says, “to put it in baker’s terms, tourists are the icing on the cake.” Not only does New Braunfels host the oldest bakery in Texas, but also the old- est hardware store in the state, Henne Hardware. New Braunfels is the perfect destination for entertaining out of town guests as well as the perfect day trip from Schertz . Naegelin’s Bakery is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 6:30 am until 5 pm, and is closed on Sundays. Online ordering is available at www.naegelin.com and the bakery can be contacted at (830) 625- 5722 for more information. gingerbread men, made with locally milled flour and top-notch molasses, nestle next to unicorn cookies 4544SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM See the world thiS Summer with trollbeadS - World Tour Beads! Travel the globe with special beads from around the world. Start your journey today, receive a Sterling Silver bracelet with the purchaSe of a decorative claSp. BEST FRIENDZ 824 Main St. | Corner of Schertz Parkway & Main St.Mon - Fri 10 - 6 | Sat 10 - 5 |210.231.0403 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 July 31, 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. s a l e s @ s c h e r t z . c o m A r e y o u s e r i o u s a b o u t a d v e r t i s i n g ? W e a r e y o u r t i c k e t t o r e a c h i n g t h i s a r e a ! 4746SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM July 2012 We are working for you, Schertz!Civicn ewzSpecial Mayoral Election in November The City of Schertz will be hold- ing a Special Election on Novem- ber 6, 2012 for the purpose of electing a Mayor to fill the vacan- cy in the Mayor’s position. Any candidate desiring to have his or her name on the Official Ballot shall, no sooner than July 21, 2012 and no later than August 20, 2012, file with the City Sec- retary an application in writing in the form prescribed by the Tex- as Election Code requesting that his or her name be placed on the Official Ballot and declaring as a candidate for Mayor. The term of office for the vacancy of the May- or’s position will expire May 2014. All candidates for office in the City of Schertz must, at the time of filing for office, have attained the age of eighteen, be a regis- tered voter, and have been a res- ident of the City for at least six consecutive months immediate- ly preceding filing for office, and not be an obligor to the City on any obligation past due, provid- ed, however, that a person may be elected and hold office if such obligation is being actively con- tested in the appropriate forum. Candidate packets are available in the City Secretary’s office at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 2, or can be found on line at www. schertz.com . Should you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary’s office at (210) 619-1030. Antuna Named New Mayor Pro Tem City Secretary Brenda Dennis swears in City Council member George Antuna as mayor pro tem during the June 5 Council meet- ing. Antuna will serve in that posi- tion until December 1, 2012. Former Mayor Sawyer Honored Paden Sawyer (center), grandson of Earl Sawyer, accepts a procla- mation and city flag honoring the former mayor from City Manager John Kessel (left) and Mayor Pro Tem George Antuna. Sawyer, who passed away on May 23, served on the Schertz City Council for 20 years, including 12 as mayor. Two Police Departments Jointly Hold Memorial Service In a somber ceremony honoring fall- en officers, the Schertz and Cibolo po- lice departments held a joint Police Me- morial at the Cibolo Police Department May 16. This is the first time both de- partments have marked the memorial service together. Next year the event will be held in Schertz. The memorial service is part of National Police Memorial Week observed May 13-19. Police officers from Cibolo, Schertz, Universal City and San Antonio helped placed 13 roses in a vase in memory of 13 Texas officers killed in the line of duty in 2011. Also attending the ceremony were City Council mem- bers and senior staff from both cities and extended members and supporters of the law enforcement community. Congressional, State Proclamations Given to Baldwin Family Barbara Baldwin shows a proclama- tion from Congressman Henry Cuellar honoring her husband, the late Mayor Hal Baldwin. The proclamation, telling the many accomplishments of the may- or, was read on the floor of the House of Representatives and then presented to Mrs. Baldwin at the May 15 City Council meeting. At the same meet- ing, State Rep. John Kuempel also presented a proclamation of praise from members of the Texas House of Representatives to the Baldwin Family. Cibolo Police Chief Gary Cox (left) and Schertz Police Chief Don Taylor place roses in a vase in remembrance of Texas officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Planting a Memory, Cultivating a Legacy Parks & Recreation Employees Ross Dye (left) and Gary Richards plant five Jasmine plants around the gaze- bo near the Administration Building. The plants were used at Mayor Hal Baldwin’s funeral. Their new home near the mayor’s office, and at a place of enjoyment for employees, is a fit- ting memorial. 4948SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 JULY 2012 SCHERTZMAGAZINE.COM July 2012 Wednesday, 4 CITY HOLIDAY Offices closed for Independence Day . Thursday, 5 Transportation Safety Advisory Commission 5:30 PM- Council Chambers Monday, 9 Buffalo Valley Youth Association 6:00 PM - 401 Oak St. Tuesday, 10 City Council 6:00 PM—Council Chambers Wednesday, 11 Planning & Zoning 6:00 PM - Council Chambers Tuesday, 17 City Council 6:00 PM—Council Chambers Monday, 23 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 5:30 PM – Bob Andrews Room Board of Adjustments 6:00 PM – Council Chambers Tuesday, 24 City Council 6:00 PM-Council Chambers Wednesday, 25 Planning & Zoning 6:00 PM - Council Chambers Thursday, 26 Economic Development Corporation 6:00 PM - Council Chambers Tuesday, 31 City Council 6:00 PM-Council Chambers ***Meeting locations may change, please visit the calendar at www.schertz.com for confirmation.*** Civicn ews Schertz Engineering Project Honored Representatives of Ford Engineering presented City offi- cials with a Gold Medal Award during the May 15 City Coun- cil meeting. The Live Oak Water Plant Expansion project by Ford Engineering Inc. was named one of 13 Gold Medal and eight Silver Medal winners out of 44 entries named in the 2012 ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards. The winning projects were selected based on uniqueness, orig- inality, technical, value to the engineering profession, complex- ity and how successfully the project met the needs of the client. Parks & Recreation Board Honors Wendy Swan Wendy Swan has been an active advocate for green space and parks, especially in the Northcliffe area, for many years and she was recently honored by City Council. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board official Mustapha Debboun (in uniform) presents a certifi- cate of appreciation to Sally Macias who accepted for Swan. Also shown are City Manager John Kessel (left to right), Parks & Recreation Director Goerge Logan, and Mayor Pro Tem George Antuna. Schertz Police Hardware On Display City Manager John Kessel (far right) looks over an armored vehicle used by the Guadalupe County SWAT team, com- prised of peace officers from several communities includ- ing Schertz. It was on display before a recent council meet- ing among other law enforcement hardware. Also shown are Schertz Police Department Capt. Marc Bane (center) and Pa- trol Cpl. Steve Rolison who is a member of the SWAT team. Pictured from left are: Mark B. Hill, Senior Engineer with Ford En- gineering; City Manager John Kessel, Mayor Pro Tem (at the time) David Scagliola and Edwin R. Ford, CEO of Ford Engineering. An aerial photo of the Live Oak tank site is in the middle. 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