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Penshorn DDS, PA Excellence in Family and Restorative Dentistry City Council Ralph Gutierrez Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember Rosemary Scott Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Michael Dahle Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Allison Heyward Councilmember Tim Brown Councilmember Executive Team Dr. Mark Browne City Manager Brian James Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager Adrian Perez Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager About Our Magazine Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of 41,000 residents. Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri County area with a circulation of 15,000 copies; including 13,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 12,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants. Mission Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community. Vision Community. Service. Opportunity. Core Values Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing. Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 07 City Headlines 08 Parks & Recreation 30 Features 38 Around the Community 47 Calendar12Library Schertz Welcomes Perez to SEDC 30 Girl Scouts Create Cancer Capes 34 CITY MANAGER FROM THE DESK OF THE SCHERTZ.COM Welcome to March everyone! Spring is right around the corner as we look forward to our blooming fl owers and plants. What a great time of year. Our magazine has wonderful information this month and we hope you will take time to read all the informative articles. First, we feature our new Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, Mr. Adrian Perez. He comes to us from San Antonio and possesses many years of experience in economic development. We are looking forward to having Adrian, and I am certain he will continue our great tradition of strong and smart development in the City. Hopefully, many of you were able to attend the Council on the Go meeting at the new Fire Station 3 in February. We had a wonderful time and discussed many important subjects including an update on road construction programs, a viewing of the State of the City video, an update on the new water meter installation, a budget recap from the end of 2019, and information on the upcoming census. If you missed this, there will be another opportunity for Council on the Go on May 19. I also would like you to be aware of the new Kick Cancer Pep Rally and Run which will be held on March 7. Th is event will be a fundraiser for the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center for cancer research and is held in honor of Tony Wilenchik a former member of the Schertz City Council. Go to Schertz.com for more information on this event and other upcoming City events. Also in this issue, we recognize Councilmember Allison Heyward who recently received an award by the Texas Municipal League (TML) for earning the Certifi ed Municipal Offi cial designation! Th is award is not easily achieved and refl ects her dedication to becoming an outstanding councilmember. Congratulations Allison! Finally, the Police Department held its annual awards ceremony in February and we highlight the outstanding performers in our police department. We all owe them a debt of gratitude for the outstanding work they do in our community. I hope you enjoy the issue! Let us know your feedback on the magazine as we are always interested in how we can better serve our community. Dr. Mark Browne City Manager mbrowne@schertz.com MARCH 2020 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF S C H E R T Z , T E X A S ma g a z i n eSCHERTZ What is more iconic than a fi eld of bluebonnets during the Texas spring season? This month’s cover features some of our beautiful Schertz wildfl owers. ON THE COVER MARCH 2020 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BYPublic Aff airs Department Linda KlepperPublic Aff airs Director Devan FloresCommunications Manager Madison PorrasMarketing & Communications Specialist _________ Contributing WritersLinda Klepper, Devan Flores, Madison Porras, Lucille Sims Thomas, Kira Villarreal, Mary Spence, Lauren Shrum, Elizabeth Bertoia, Jennifer Kolbe Contributing PhotographersLinda Klepper, Devan Flores, Madison Porras, Stacey Lovett, Anna Kraft, Drew Vincent, Jennifer Kolbe, Joseph Herczeg Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Aff airs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © City of Schertz, Texas The editorial offi ce of Schertz Magazine is at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. 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Articles that appear in Schertz Magazine do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial position of the City of Schertz and does not constitute an endorsement therein. The appearance of any advertisement in Schertz Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the goods or services advertised. Any publication of Schertz Magazine, whether draft or fi nal is sole property of the City of Schertz and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way, whether in print or electronically, without the express permission and written consent of the City of Schertz. LEAD PASTOR | RAY BROWN 1002 LIVE OAK RD. | WWW.MYRBCONLINE.ORG What Is Your Fitness Goal For 2020? 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Th e group kicked off their annual trail ride in Kerrville on February 1, making stops in Comfort, Boerne, Bulverde, Bracken, Schertz, and Martinez as they traveled to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo grounds. Keeping a tradition alive, the trail group consists of covered wagons, horses, mules, and about 25 riders. Th is group has now done this trail ride for over 45 years. During the visit, Trail Boss David Wiedenfeld, Assistant Trail Boss JimBob Fleming, and Trail Ride Queen Sierra Commander presented a plaque to Mayor Gutierrez and attending councilmembers thanking the City for its hospitality. A warm and hearty lunch of beef vegetable soup and dessert was shared before the group headed off to their next campground. Th ank you to Schertz Bank & Trust and H-E-B for their generous contribution for lunch, and we look forward to seeing our trail riders next year! 8 Schertz Magazine March 2020 STAY INFORMED!Follow us on Facebook at cityofschertz andcityofschertzparksandrecreation CRESCENT BEND BIRDING WALKJoin us at Crescent Bend Nature Park for the next Birding Walk on Tuesday, March 24 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Meet in the fi rst parking lot with leader Sandi Wheeler for a walk through the park to learn about the bird life. Bring your binoculars, cameras, water, and snacks. All levels of birders are welcome – from beginners to experts. NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES Does your little one enjoy being outdoors and searching for creepy crawlies? Do Mom and Dad want to get the family outside more enjoying time together? Then the Nature Discovery Series is for you! The program is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but older and younger siblings are welcome too! Texas Master Naturalist volunteers lead the themed programs held at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park, and the program is free. Upcoming 2020 dates and topics are: Mar 14 Discover Clues & Traces – Find what animals leave behind April 11 Discover What’s Buzzing and Blooming – Functions of fl owers, bees, and butterfl ies May 9 Discover Dinosaurs – Dinosaur tracks tell tales WE WANT YOUR BEST SHOT!Follow us on Instagram at @SchertzParksandRec and use #SchertzParksandRec when posting. Sunday Sundae Schertz Magazine March 2020 9 GET INVOLVED!The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Bob Andrews Conference Room. The meetings are open to the public and we welcome your participation. Call (210) 619-1850 for more information. The Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park is an informal group of residents who are passionate about the nature park and supportive of the nature programs the city provides at the park. They meet on the third Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the Parks & Recreation Offi ce. They are always looking for volunteers to assist in maintaining the bird blinds at the park. See their website for more information at friendscbnp.zenfolio.com. SAVE THE CRAPE MYRTLES! Thereʼs a pruning myth that has been established in Texas that just wonʼt go away, and we want to let Schertz residents know that topping or “pollarding” of crape myrtle trees is not recommended by any arborist or horticulturist. The practice is seen everywhere in Texas (but not in other states) and does real damage to the beautiful ornamental tree. It creates ugly wounds that last forever, promotes multiple sucker growth off of the cut wounds, and creates poor branch structure for the entire tree. Some experts think folks do it because they perceive it promotes blooming, and while it does create larger blooms, it means fewer blooms overall. Those larger blooms are so heavy on such small sucker branches that they often droop under the weight and make the tree look “weeping” versus the upright structure a healthy crape myrtle will naturally grow. To avoid this, weʼre urging folks to let their crape myrtles be free from the pruning shears this year! If residents ever have any questions about trees, please feel free to call the Parks & Recreation offi ce at (210) 619-1850. Weʼd be happy to share some tips and get residents in touch with contacts at the Texas Forest Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, or local certifi ed arborists. A fun twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt! We are partnering with the City of Schertz for our third Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your swimsuit and towels, because this egg search is in the pool! Hunt your Easter eggs, then turn them in for a goody bag filled with treats! SCHERTZ FAMILY YMCA 621 Westchester • Schertz, TX 78154 • ymcasatx.org/schertz REGISTER EARLY online or in person today!Preregistration is required and ends April 1, 2020. Water Easter Egg Hunt EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA Schertz Aquatic Center (560 Schertz Pkwy) YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. April 3 6:10 - 6:30p 6:45 - 7:15p 7:30 - 7:50p 8:00 - 8:20p Ages 1-3 yrs Ages 4-6 yrs Ages 7-9 yrs Ages 10-13 yrs Ages 1-6 parent/guardian is required to be in water with child. Ages 7-13 must complete a swim test & parent MUST be on deck. 12:15p Ages 1-5yrs Session 1: Starts at 12p Parent/guardian is required to be in water with child. Session 2: Starts at 6:00p SCHERTZ PARKS & REC SOCIAL LEAGUE The Parks & Rec Social League for adults continues in 2020 with more fun! Thanks to our sponsors Bar House and Anchor Bar for sponsoring the inaugural seasons of kickball and dodgeball. Spring kickball registration opens March 1 so get your teams together and go to Schertz.com to register. Team registration is $300 and includes up to 12 players. Individuals can sign up for $20 and we will place you on a team. Games will be played on Sunday nights April 19 – May 17 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Weʼre also working on a summer water volleyball league, so stay tuned! 10 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Find Out More at Schertz.com 12 Schertz Magazine March 2020 SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY FIESTA MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Th e Schertz Library Foundation is selling Schertz Public Library Fiesta 2020 medals. Th e medals are available now for $10.00 each. All proceeds will be used to fund special projects for the library. Please visit the library circulation desk to purchase your medals! SCHERTZ LIBRARY CONDUCTING COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY Please take 5 minutes to complete a survey about the Schertz Public Library. Th e survey will be open for two weeks from Monday, March 9 until Monday, March 23! It is available online at surveymonkey.com/r/LTHC82G and there are physical copies at the Library's Circulation and Information Desks. We are interested in YOUR opinion about the services we provide. Th e more feedback we get, the better equipped we will be to improve our existing services and develop new ones to meet the emerging needs in your Library. Th ank you! NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP Join us Sunday, March 22 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 for a free 4-hour seminar that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Th is seminar is also open to the public to learn more about mental health. Participants will leave with a booklet, which includes all the seminar leader’s information presented that day. Participants will learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation, and other NAMI resources. Th ese seminar leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions in their own families. Pre- registration is encouraged through the link on the library website calendar. EXTREME BOOK NERD 2020 Extreme Book Nerd is back in 2020 and it’s bigger and better than ever! New this year we have three levels of reading. Complete up to three levels of reading and earn the prize for the highest level you reach. Th e three levels are the Readers’ Dozen (13 book categories), the Book Nerd Challenge (25 book categories), and the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge (52 book categories). Record the books you complete on your reading log throughout 2020. We will have reading logs and book categories available now on our website and in the library. Join us as we read and learn about the history of San Antonio's annual celebration, do a craft, learn the Mexican Hat Dance, play a game, and enjoy snacks. Sponsored by The Cherice Cochrane Foundation and Girl Scout Troop 375. Space is limited, registration required. SCHERTZPUBLIC LIBRARY For more information contact a library sta member or call (210) 619-1700. FIESTA! Let's get prepared for Fiesta! Bring your kids to the library on Saturday, March 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We will read and learn about the history of San Antonio's annual celebration. We will do a craft, learn the Mexican Hat Dance, play a game, and enjoy some delicious snacks. Th is program is sponsored by Th e Cherice Cochrane Foundation and Girl Scout Troop 375. Space is limited, and registration is required. Schertz Magazine March 2020 13 UPCOMING EVENTS DISCOVERY!EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Program Room DUNGEONS & DRAGONSEVERY SATURDAY 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Meeting Room 2 SEW LET IT BEE-QUILTING MEET-UPSECOND TUESDAY & THIRD SATURDAY 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. TEEN ADVISORY BOARDTUESDAY, MARCH 3 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Program Room SCHERTZ AREA GENEALOGY MEETINGTUESDAY, MARCH 3 5:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 WALK-IN WEDNESDAY EVENING TECH-HELPWEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 MEDICARE 101THURSDAY, MARCH 5 6:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1 LEGO LABSATURDAY, MARCH 7 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Program Room BOOKENDS AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB: WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING BY DELIA OWENSTHURSDAY, MARCH 12 1:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHTTHURSDAY, MARCH 12 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1 GAME ON!SATURDAY, MARCH 14 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Program Room TECH TUESDAYTUESDAY, MARCH 17 1:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 ADULT ESL PRONUNCIATION CLASSESWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 - APRIL 15 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meeting Room 1 PODCAST BRUNCH CLUBWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 6:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 SCRAPBOOK AND PAPER CRAFTING FRIENDSHIP CIRCLESUNDAY, MARCH 22 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. Program Room WRITING CIRCLE & CRITIQUE MEET-UPSATURDAY, MARCH 28 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Meeting Room 1 For a comprehensive listing of all library events please visit SchertzLibrary.org. Connect With Us on Social Media Facebook.com/ SchertzLibrary Instagram.com/ SchertzPublicLibrary Twitter.com/ SchertzLibrary 14 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Schertz Magazine March 2020 15 16 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Th is construction is being performed by C-3 Environmental and will begin in late February or early March. For more information about this project, please contact Public Works Manager Doug Letbetter at (210) 619-1820 or email dletbetter@schertz.com. Councilmember Allison Heyward, in recognition of her commitment to continuing education, was recently awarded the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certifi ed Municipal Offi cial designation. Th is designation will be presented at the TMLI Awards Ceremony at the Texas Municipal League and Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners’ Elected Offi cials’ Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Th e recognition honors individuals who completed 72 or more continuing education units (CEUs) during the 2019 calendar year and is the top award in the TMLI program. Th e 72 CEUs must include two hours of open government training. Forty-two elected city offi cials were honored with the 2019 Certifi ed Municipal Offi cial designation. Th e TMLI program is designed to enhance the leadership and problem-solving capabilities of Texas' elected city offi cials. Participants are off ered educational sessions on economic development, city revenue, ethics, governance, leadership, legislative issues, and more. More than 200 elected offi cials from around the state attended the three-day conference. Th e Texas Municipal League is a voluntary association of 1,160 Texas cities. Th e City of Schertz is a member of the Texas Municipal League. Councilmember Heyward Earns Certifi ed Municipal Offi cial Designation CityHeadlines Th e City of Schertz will soon be constructing sidewalks along Main Street in areas where they do not presently exist. Th is is the next step in the City's eff ort to revitalize Main Street. Over the course of the next year, the City will continue this eff ort, and with that involves beautifi cation and infrastructure improvements including the addition of sculptures, entry features, street pavement improvements, additional street lighting, ornamental trash cans, and benches. Th ese eff orts coupled with existing incentives to assist business owners in redeveloping older structures are leading to a lot of new activity on Main Street. Approximately 1,600 feet of sidewalk will be constructed along Main Street from Schertz Parkway to nearly Randolph Ave. Th is 6' wide sidewalk will provide ADA accessible ramps at each drive approach and will also have a suspended walkway over the drainage channel at Main St. and Pfeil St. Th is will enhance the pedestrian experience and provide for more connectivity within Schertz. In addition to the City's sidewalk construction, TxDOT has also started construction on sidewalks along Main Street. Main Street Beautifi cation Begins Th e City of Schertz launched its annual State of the City video at Th e Chamber’s monthly luncheon on Tuesday, February 18. Th is year's annual video is set at a fi ctional awards banquet where one of the three areas that make up a complete city, Core Services, Quality of Life, or Economic Engine, will be honored with the highly coveted Schertzy Award. Th e Scherzty Award is meant to highlight staff ’s accomplishments from the past year and act as a motivator in all of staff ’s endeavors. Th is video takes you into the staff conversation, camaraderie, and bantering just before the winner is announced. Th e City has produced State of the City videos since 2012 and since the beginning, the Public Aff airs department has played an integral part in the production of the video as the project is overseen from start to fi nish by staff . Components of this process include writing the script, developing interview questions for those on camera, and assisting with the editing process. Schertz continues to fi nd this video is a great tool to deliver information while enhancing community engagement at the same time. To view this year’s State of the City video, go to Schertz.com or the City’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/ cityofschertz. Schertz Launches Annual State of the City Video 18 Schertz Magazine March 2020 CityHeadlinesCityHeadlines Councilmember Davis Sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem Project Updates Offered at Council on the Go City Secretary Brenda Dennis swore in City Councilmember Mark Davis as the new Mayor Pro Tem at the February 4 Schertz City Council Meeting. In the instance Mayor Gutierrez is unavailable, Mayor Pro Tem Davis will fill in his place. The Mayor Pro Tem serves a 6-month term after which the position is rotated to the next Councilmember. The first Council on the Go meeting of 2020 was held in the southern region of Schertz on Tuesday, February 18 at Schertz Fire Station #3. Residents were encouraged to visit with City staff and Councilmembers before the meeting to discuss their concerns and needs and enjoy all of the fun giveaways. The meeting began with the premiere of the City’s State of the City video followed by presentations from staff on various topics. Presentations included an update on TxDOT road projects on FM 1103, IH 35, FM 1518, and IH 10, an update on the City’s upcoming Street Preservation and Maintenance projects, a look into the City’s new water meter system, a recap on the FY 2019-2020 Budget, and a presentation on the promotion and distribution of the 2020 Census. A question and answer session followed staff’s remarks. If you were unable to make this Council on the Go meeting, there will be another opportunity to attend on Tuesday, May 19 at the Scenic Hills Community Center. Go to Schertz.com for more information. SchertzMagazine_March2020_FINAL.indd 18SchertzMagazine_March2020_FINAL.indd 18 2/20/20 10:34 AM2/20/20 10:34 AM � TIM & NANCY BROWN tt�/MA)( R f lM AXCORRIDOR 20 Schertz Magazine March 2020 1K KIDS RUN • 5K WALK 5K RUN • TEAM COSTUME IMPORTANT INFORMATION Check-in/Registration begins 8:00 a.m. Welcome/Warm-up begins 8:30 a.m. Walk/Runs begin 9:00 a.m. PRICING 5K Walk (10 and up) - $20.00 5K Run (All ages) - $35.00 1K Kids Run (13 and under) - $10.00 Team Category (Costumes/team t-shirt required, Minimum of 6 people) - $15.00 each Virtual Runner (All ages) - $20.00 If you can’t be there in person, be there in spirit! PE P R A LLY AND 5 K R U N BENEFITTING REGISTER ONLINEAT SCHERTZ.COM In 2009, the City hosted the inaugural 5K event in honor of former Schertz City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik. Tony was diagnosed in 2004 with Stage-4 Leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. Tony’s determination to face the disease head-on helped the City create a fund-raising event to help research cures for cancer. Through 2019, more than $178,000.00 has been raised and donated to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center to aid in their research. Kick Cancer will allow participants to celebrate cancer research, remember family members lost to cancer, and honor those still fi ghting. Now at a new location, the 5K Chip-timed Run, 5K Walk, and 1K Kids Run will be held in Pickrell Park. Register online at raceentry.com or in person at the Parks & Recreation Offi ce located at 10 Commercial Place Bldg. 1. For more information go to Schertz.com, call (210) 619-1850, or email parksandrec@schertz.com. LET’S KICK CANCER TOGETHER! Schertz Magazine March 2020 21 22 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Let's Keep Our Streets Clean! Maintaining roadways, drainage channels, and other infrastructure systems is a high priority for Public Works and the City of Schertz. One way the city does this is through preventative maintenance measures such as monthly street sweeping. Keeping the streets clean plays an important role in not only protecting our roads but also our water supply by keeping debris from washing into our waterways and storm drains. This also helps the City comply with state and stormwater quality requirements. To maintain these standards the City street sweepers clean almost 356 lane miles of roadway, including lanes on FM 3009 and FM 78. In order to get the streets cleaned regularly, there are several factors that need to be considered, for example, street sweepers can only move about 5 MPH and make frequent stops to empty the truck’s hopper before completing their routes for the day. Much like you have to empty your vacuum at home to ensure your vacuum cleans effectively the street sweepers must do the same. In addition, some neighborhoods have more trees than others and some drop their leaves throughout the year, which can create challenges when trying to stick to a rigid schedule. The City must also coordinate with Republic Services’ schedule because street sweeping cannot occur on trash pickup days. Balancing all of these factors along with weather conditions can make scheduling a challenge and street sweeping a time- consuming process. In an effort to increase efficiencies, the City is looking for additional sites to empty the street sweeper hoppers to decrease travel time to and from the streets. The City is also pursuing grant money to help purchase a replacement sweeper to help ensure sweepers are always running. Public Works is also cross-training employees to operate the street sweepers and is working on updating the sweeping schedule. How can the public help? Well, street sweepers are not designed to pick up large pieces, piles, nor wet debris, so residents should compost leaves and yard waste or dispose of it responsibly. Piling leaves or other debris in the street, including dumping, pushing, sweeping, raking, or blowing yard waste into the road or right of ways actually creates difficulties for the equipment and driver. Together we can make an impact and our sweeper drivers will greatly appreciate the assistance! For more information or if you have any questions, contact Public Works at (210) 619-1800. CityHeadlines Annual Spring Clean Up March 7 - 22, 2020 Hazardous Items/Tires Drop OffMarch 21-March 22 CityHeadlines A WALK-IN MED CLINIC OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EVENINGS & HOLIDAYS ADULT AND PEDIATRIC SERVICES Providing medical treatment for urgent illness and injuries. Located in the Four Oaks Shopping Ctr. behind Chick-fil-A 6032 FM 3009, Ste. 120Schertz - 78154210-878-4033 HOURS:7 Days a Week!8:00am - 10:00pm Less expensive than Emergency Room!!! www.qualityuc.com Colds/Flu Injuries Physicals Cuts/Stitches Bladder Infections Burns Earaches Eye Problems Sprains/Fractures Skin Infections Rashes IV Hydration Workers Comp Prompt and Friendly Service Most Insurances Accepted, Including Bluecross, Tricare, Medicaid Medicare and now accepting VA patients Check in Online!!! VA Approved!!! Labs and X-rays On Site!!!! Conveniently Located in Schertz Schertz Magazine March 2020 25 Sewer Averaging 2019-2020 Sewer averaging for the winter months will be from October 24, 2019, to March 6, 2020, for cycle billing. Water usage over this period determines your sewer charge for the next billing year, which begins April 1, 2020. The water usage readings will be averaged and the average per thousand-gallon usage per month will be multiplied by $4.46. That total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with usage greater than 12,001 gallons, the first 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $4.46 and the portion of the average above 12,000 gallons will be multiplied by $10.12 and that total will be added to the base rate of $13.54 for residential use. The final calculation result will be your sewer charge for the next 12 months. For more information, call the Utility Billing Office at (210) 619-1100. The Hal Baldwin Scholarship encourages young people to consider public service and is named after the Schertz mayor who gave 30 years of service to this city. As Schertz residents beginning in the 1960s, Mayor Baldwin and wife Barbara saw the city grow from 5,000 residents to more than 30,000 and become San Antonio’s largest suburban city. Baldwin, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, served Schertz as an assistant city manager, civic volunteer, city councilman and then mayor ( for nearly 17 years). In recognition of Baldwin’s long service, the Schertz City Council established his namesake scholarship to encourage high school seniors (public, private, or homeschooled) who are residents of Schertz to consider public service as a career path. The 2020 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis. The scholarship may be used for tuition or other fees or expenses for any postsecondary school that is accredited by a state, regional, or national accreditation agency and is a traditional 2-4-year institution or other educational institution offering courses, degrees, or other training suitable to a public service career. Applications for the Baldwin Scholarship can be downloaded from Schertz.com or picked up at the following locations: ■Administrative Bldg. No.2 (Within the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway) ■City Hall, Bldg. No.1 ■Public Affairs Office, Bldg. No. 5 ■Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway Completed applications must be received in the City Manager’s Office (Bldg. No.2) by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information, contact Sarah Gonzalez at (210) 619-1015 or by email at sgonzalez@schertz.com. Hal Baldwin Scholarship 26 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Schertz PD Recognizes Excellence Among the Department The Schertz Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, February 18 to honor both uniform and civilian staff within the department. Several of the awards were peer awards meaning individuals from different areas of the department were nominated and voted on by those they work with closely. There were also awards given out to those individuals who had obtained a college degree, achieved a higher certification, or performed exemplary service. Seven peer awards were presented including Officer of the Year which was awarded to Officer Megan Fennesy. Another very special award that is given is the Police Chief's Award. This award recognizes any member of the team that the Police Chief believes represents the best quality of service, attitude, and mindset. This year’s Police Chief Award was presented to Lieutenant Kelly Kallies. Police Chief Michael Hansen says Kelly’s “dedication cannot be questioned, her results are impressive, and her attitude serves as an example.” Congratulations to all those who were recognized for their continued service to our city, and thank you to all those who support our men and women in blue. 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The annual event, a partnership with the school district and the Schertz and Cibolo economic development corporations, gives students a chance to look into local companies and discover the employer’s expectations and educational requirements before leaping from high school into a trade school, college, the military or straight into the workforce. “We see Job Shadow Day as just one element to fulfilling the corporation’s role in workforce development. Through our business roundtables, our industries indicated they wanted new ways to build career pathways with high school students,” said Jennifer Kolbe, Business Retention Manager, City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation. According to CTE Director, Amy Massey, the district wants students to visualize what working in a field requires and gain insight into companies they may want to be a part of someday. “Our students are always excited to spend the day outside the classroom and gain a realistic outlook on a career and may even be introduced to a career they may have never heard of or considered. Careers explored this year were logistics, manufacturing, public service, advertising, engineering, utility workers, business, agriculture, business, IT, and culinary,” Massey said. The event, which requires year-round planning, was developed in response to the district’s plans to ensure every student is prepared for a career, college, or the military and to address a mounting need for new talent within existing businesses. More than 404 students from Samuel Clemens and Byron J. Steel High Schools visited 21 companies. Before the end of the school year, 498 students will have visited a least 25 firms. “As the program has grown over the years, students have added the experience on their resumes and expanded their networking contacts. This has turned into internships, part-time, and full-time jobs,” Kolbe said. Participating employers included Armstrong Relocation, Caterpillar, City of Cibolo, City of Schertz EMS and Police Departments, Comet Signs, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, H-E-B, Liberty Oilfield, Major Wire/Flexmat, Mortellor’s Nursery, Northeast Lakeview College, RDO Equipment, Schertz Animal Hospital, City of Selma Fire Department, Brandt, Setien & Associates, Sysco Central Texas and both the Schertz and Cibolo YMCAs. “H-E-B is an active participant in Job Shadow Day and has been for several years. We feel it is a great way to showcase career opportunities with our great company. We offer job shadow opportunities with our engineers, architects, manufacturing, general business, IT, digital and meat procurement teams,” said Katie Chain, H-E-B Education and Workforce Program Manger and Schertz resident. Setien and Associates has offered students jobs in their engineering design office as well as welding in the fabrication shop. According to Megan Zella, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative’s Talent Acquisition Specialist has participated for the past three years. “We like to share the vast opportunities that GVEC is able to provide whether a student wants to go on to college or if they want to go straight into the workforce.” Kolbe commented, “I’ve seen that the benefits of Job Shadow Day are not all one-sided. Employers also get the chance to meet prospective employees and introduce them to the company’s culture, business ethics, customer service and quality standards, beginning the employee development process even before the student applies or is offered a position.” For more information on how your business can participate in future Job Shadow Days, please reach out to Amy Massey at (210) 945-6086 or Jennifer Kolbe at (210) 619-1070. A s Schertz’s new Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation, Adrian Perez’s excitement is palpable. He is brimming with ideas and plans to use his skills and experience to take things to new heights in Schertz as he builds on the economic momentum the town already has. Perez started his new job in January after working through the ranks of the City of San Antonio Economic Development Department over the last 15 years. In his time there he specialized in analysis, economic development project management, and most recently in workforce and incentive policy development. Perez’s wealth of experience is a welcome addition to Schertz’s EDC, whose mission is to help businesses and industries locate, expand, and develop within the community. “I am delighted that Adrian Perez is joining the staff of the City of Schertz as our new Executive Director of Economic Development,” Schertz City Manager Mark Browne said. “Adrian’s many years of experience in economic development with the City of San Antonio provides a tremendous value to Schertz, and his demonstrated ability to negotiate quality development projects will be instrumental in continuing the positive growth we have experienced for many years,” Browne said. Perez got involved in economic development right out of college by going back to the region near where he grew up in Carrizo Springs. He started his career working for the Middle Rio Grande Development Council where he provided technical assistance to small communities throughout a nine-county region. “I did that work for two years and really saw how economic development was at the core of people’s experiences. Having access to an education, being able to secure a good job, buy a house, raise a family – are all tied to what economic and educational opportunities were available to those residents,” Perez said. Schertz Welcomes Perez to SEDC By: Lucille Sims Thomas Schertz Magazine March 2020 31 Perez, 42, said he enjoyed working for the smaller communities but to further his career he needed to take his skills to a larger city. In 2004 he did just that when he went to work for the City of San Antonio. “I had a desire to keep growing professionally and to understand the challenges of a major metro in terms of economic development,” Perez said. He said he was attracted to Schertz by the opportunities presented by the city’s “tremendous economic momentum.” “The SEDC Director role is a position that allows me to work with professionals who are building the city project by project,” he said. “That to me offered a great opportunity to apply my economic development experience while learning more about community development alongside the Schertz team who are managing the challenges that come along with such a fast-growing community.” When asked what he thought would be the biggest challenge of his new role Perez said the size of the market Schertz is competing in came to mind. I’m really looking forward to getting to know how each project effects infrastructure and quality of life for the folks of this community.” continued on page 32 32 Schertz Magazine March 2020 “It is a big market. We are fighting for recognition – we’re fighting to be the location of choice in a sea of options. We are literally competing for projects globally. We have to know what we are up against, know who we are, and work as a team to secure industry to our community, and then be equally committed to keeping and growing them here,” he said. Perez grew up as the youngest of 10 children and graduated from Carrizo Springs High School in 1996. He learned the value of hard work very early in life while doing migrant farm work with his family. Work didn’t leave any time for extracurricular activities in high school and by his senior year, he was employed as a dispatcher with the Dimmit County Sheriff’s department. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on information systems from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. He and his wife, Christina, have two children together, Aaden, 5, and Sloan, 3. He is also dad to a stepson, Adrian, 15. Christina is employed as a healthcare administrator and is also working on earning a Ph.D. at the University of Incarnate Word, so they try to spend time with their kids as much as possible. He said his hobby is trying to make and keep precious moments with his kids while they are still young. “Our hobby is finding things to do with our kids – we love doing things as a family. I think everybody is working so hard that we try to make that (spending time with family) a priority,” Perez said. When he and his wife do want to get away as a couple they enjoy going to concerts, comedy shows, and staycations to help them unwind. Perez said he thinks the most exciting part of working in economic development is watching everything come together when a big project is won for the community. “I think the most exciting part of this job is when the stakeholders across the community can rally behind a common vision and work hard to do things in a way that we’ve never done them before to get things that we’ve never had before,” the executive director said. “I’m really looking forward to working on projects that positively impact the growth and quality of life for the folks of this community.” Schertz Welcomes Perez to SEDC continued from page 31 BE PREPARED BE READY BE TRAINEDBE PART OF THE EMERGANCY TEAM J O I N T O D A Y ! @guadalupecountyCERT The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills,, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disasdisaster medical operations. CERT Meeting Tuesday, March 26 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Schertz Fire Station #11400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 8Schertz, Texas For more information contact Guadalupe County CERT at(830) 303-8856 or email CERT@co.guadalupe.tx.us. 34 Schertz Magazine March 2020 The sixth graders of Cadet Troop 1332 are an adventurous and creative group. Friends and members of the Girl Scouts organization since they were in second grade, this group of seven girls has been developing confidence, leadership, and practical life skills together for years in accordance with the mission of the Girl Scouts. Recently, this group embarked upon a unique service project which not only helped them develop new skills and confidence, but also taught them some important lessons about gratitude and service to others. The cadets have spent the past nine months designing, sewing, and decorating superhero capes which will soon be delivered to pediatric cancer patients at the office of a local pediatric oncologist. The project began as a submission for the troop to earn a service award, but has since grown into a rewarding experience on its own, as the girls learned to sew, developed their creative and design skills, and spent time thinking about how they could make a day just a little brighter for some local children who are fighting cancer. According to their troop leaders, the group considered several ideas for their service project including working at an animal shelter, but the girls did not meet the age requirement for volunteers. When the group started thinking about something meaningful that they could do to benefit other children, they recalled that a classmate of theirs was a cancer survivor and decided to do something to help pediatric cancer patients. They decided to make capes because they thought these would make the children feel strong and encourage them to stay positive and fight their disease. The project was somewhat of a departure from the troop’s usual activities, which tend more toward camping and outdoor adventures than crafts and sewing projects. But troop co-leader Deborah Lyssy thought from the beginning that the project would be beneficial for the girls in more ways than one. “I really wanted to encourage the girls to shift their focus away from themselves and start thinking about ways that they could help others, and also to realize how much they had to be grateful for,” she said. The production of the capes officially started in April 2019 and most of the troop’s monthly meetings for the remainder of the year were spent primarily on this project. In order to make the finished product, the girls had to learn how to sew, and this was by far the biggest challenge of the project. Troop mom and volunteer Lea Jacobson stepped in to help with this part, allowing the girls to use her sewing machines and helping each Girl Scouts Create Capes for Cancer By: Kira Villarreal Schertz Magazine March 2020 35 one individually sew at least two capes. Jacobson says that she enjoyed seeing the girls’ confidence improve as they gained this new skill. “At first, they were a bit overwhelmed at the idea of learning to use the sewing machines,” she said. “But as they gained experience, they were surprised at how well they could do it and realized that it was easier than they thought it was going to be.” Once the capes were sewn, the troop moved on to decorating. This was by far their favorite part of the project, and one that they took seriously, as they tried to think about the future recipients and the types of things that they would appreciate or that would lift their spirits. In the brainstorming phase of the project, the girls all sat around a table and discussed ways to make the patients feel strong and happy, being sure to incorporate designs that would appeal to both boys and girls. Then each girl got to design and decorate at least two capes. They completed this first shipment of capes in January 2020, each one completely unique. The capes will now be delivered to a pediatric oncologist in the medical center area, who will distribute them to his patients. Troop co-leader Christina Perdikis, a Physician’s Assistant, was instrumental in coordinating the delivery. Like many of the parents who were involved in the continued on page 36 I really wanted to encourage the girls to shift their focus away from themselves and start thinking about ways that they could help others, and also to realize how much they had to be grateful for. project, Perdikis also says she was happy to see how much the girls had gained from this experience. “It was great to see them learning teamwork and coming together to as a group to help others,” she said. “But more importantly, many of them for the fi rst time really realized the blessing of being in good health and understood that it’s not something they should take for granted.” As for their future plans, Lyssy says that the group is tentatively planning to continue the project and submit it as service project for the troop to try to earn the prestigious Gold award. For the immediate future, the girls are looking forward to more of the camping trips and outdoor activities that have always been typical of this very active and nature-loving group. Th e scouts and their parents both agree that this project – although quite a bit diff erent from their typical activities – has been a great learning opportunity and a rewarding experience in many ways. Many of the girls mentioned that they enjoyed learning new skills and that they gained increased appreciation for the joy of giving and helping others. “I learned that it’s not what you’re making but who you’re making it for that counts,” said troop member Allison Lyssy. Many of the girls also mentioning learning such valuable life skills as teamwork, communication, and patience and nearly all said that they enjoyed imagining the positive impact that this project would have on its intended recipients. Another one of the participants, Sophia Valencia stated, “I hope these kids will fi nd comfort, strength, and a little part of home in the capes.” But it was troop member Lianne Martinez who probably summed up the group sentiment best when she said, “I hope they love it and feel truly like the superheroes they are.” Girl Scouts Create Capes for Cancer continued from page 35 The Crossvine isn’t slowing down anytime soon, but with each new phase we leave room for much more than houses. TheCrossvine.com 38 Schertz Magazine March 2020 AROUND THECOMMUNITY Local Eagle Scout Has Passion For Community Passion for community runs deep within local Eagle Scout, Colton Hale, who used his Eagle Scout opportunity to help fellow students. With the help of Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD) lead social worker, Raquel Rodriguez, Colton put together 300 hygiene kits to benefit SCUCISD students in need. The kits include shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, soap, and a hairbrush and will be distributed to identified students by SCUCISD school nurses and social workers. In addition to his Eagle Scout project, Colton has been an AFJROTC Cadet at Steele High School for the past four years, earning honors in community service, fundraising, and the Reserve Officers Association JROTC National Award. Congratulations to Colton for earning his Eagle Scout rank – we look forward to seeing all you achieve in the future! Take a Book or Leave a Book at The Crossvine In 2016, The Crossvine subdivision placed several lending libraries throughout the community to promote connectedness and engagement within the community. The lending libraries are thoughtfully and strategically situated throughout the community near communal and social gathering spaces. In conjunction with the lending libraries, The Crossvine has donated hundreds of custom-designed classic novels to local libraries and schools as part of their commitment to advance Schertz and it’s residents. The lending library hosts books in a variety of reading levels and genres for everyone in the community to enjoy. Grab your next thrilling page-turner or leave a book for a neighbor. The lending libraries are free and open to The Crossvine community. WE SPECIALIZE IN KNEES, HIPS, SHOULDERS, FEET & ANKLES! Peter F. Holmes, MD Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgeryand Orthopedic Sports Medicine Kathren McCarty, DPM Board Certified in ReconstructiveFoot and Ankle Surgery SERVING ALL YOUR ORTHOPEDIC AND PODIATRIC NEEDS! 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Miss Friendly City My name is Sarah Vazquez, your 2019-2020 Miss Friendly City, and I am currently a junior at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. I was born in San Antonio, Texas, where I lived for the fi rst few years of my life, then lived in Cibolo for fi ve years, and have currently lived in Schertz for six years. I love music and have served in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Children’s Choir from 5th to 9th grade, and for the past two years have been serving in the adult’s Traditional choir. I am also an active member of the Liturgical Music Ministry at my school, which was a service-oriented music club for two years and now is earning fi ne arts credit this year. I was an American Heritage Girl from 7th to 10th grade, and have had many service opportunities such as participating in the Humility, Understanding, God, Grace and Spiritual Strength (H.U.G.G.S.) program and earning the gold presidential service award twice. I would like to major in Music Education and become a director at a church so I can continue serving my community and bringing them joy through music. Th ere are many things I have enjoyed about being on the Schertz Sweetheart Court, but the biggest thing has been interacting with the children and being able to bring some joy to their day. I have been so blessed to know my family, my teachers, my community, and the three other amazing young women who have served with me on the Schertz Sweetheart Court. I know wherever life takes me, I will always carry the lessons I learned from them and always be grateful for their love, support, and example. Schertz Magazine March 2020 41 42 Schertz Magazine March 2020 Local Girl Does Amazing Things Local resident Cristina Kazmierczak currently holds the title of Texas Miss Amazing for 2019-2020. Th e Miss Amazing pageant is a celebration of girl power and diversity showing ways that girls and women with disabilities can be powerful in their independence, leadership, and the impact that they have on the people around them. Th e pageant is designed to help participants further build their confi dence and self-esteem. Th ey introduce themselves to the large pageant crowd wearing their best formal wear and then later show off their unique talents for the audience. Besides the formal portions of the pageant, the event off ers the participants a chance to learn from women from diff erent walks of life, take on new challenges, defi ne themselves on their own terms, and dispel stereotypes. Th e 2019 Texas Miss Amazing Pageant was held in April in Houston, Texas. After being crowned Texas Miss Amazing, Cristina was excited to hear that she would have the opportunity to compete in the National Miss Amazing Pageant. Th e 2019 National Miss Amazing held in August in Chicago, Illinois had over 150 girls and women from 36 states participating. Cristina graduated from Samuel Clemens High School and has taken classes at Alamo Community College. She has twice participated in the Schertz Sweetheart Court Pageant which was a wonderful opportunity for her to build her self-esteem and demonstrate to the community the boundless capabilities of young women with disabilities. Cristina continues to be a very active young women in her community. Congratulations to Cristina and we wish you a very bright future! 42 Schertz Magazine March 2020 AROUND THECOMMUNITY Call today to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION! (210) 314-2091 Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist for Adults and Children Complimentary Consultation and Records Affordable, No Interest Payment Plans On-Time AppointmentsWe value your time! 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LOOKING BACK March QUOTE OF NOTE “Christians and Jews have long been People of the Book but are fast becoming people of the screen (digital technology)” William M. McClay, Land of Hope LOCAL HISTORY On March 25, 1845, the Schertz family arrived at the site of what is now known as New Braunfels having joined Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, who was on his way there to form a colony, becoming among the fi rst to help settle that area. TEXAS HISTORY On March 2, 1836, Texas became a republic. On March 1 delegates from the seventeen Mexican municipalities of Texas and the settlement of Pecan Point met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to consider independence from Mexico. In the early morning hours of March 2, the convention voted unanimously to accept the resolution. Schertz City Council Mayor: Ralph Gutierrez (210) 619-1040 ralphgutierrez@schertz.com Council Members: Mark Davis (210) 376-9141 markdavis@schertz.com Rosemary Scott (210) 419-8472 rscott@schertz.com Scott Larson (210) 376-9835 scottlarson@schertz.com Michael Dahle (210) 419-9337 mdahle@schertz.com David Scagliola (830) 606-1130 davidscagliola@schertz.com Allison Heyward (210) 608-9543 allisonheyward@schertz.com Tim Brown (210) 608-2381 timbrown@schertz.com City Departments: City of Schertz (210) 619-1000 Animal Control (210) 619-1550 Business/Utilities (210) 619-1100 City Manager (210) 619-1000 City Secretary (210) 619-1030 Civic Center (210) 619-1600 Customer Care/311 (210) 619-1000 Economic Development (210) 619-1070 EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400 Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300 Human Resources (210) 619-1150 Information Technology (210) 619-1180 Inspections (210) 619-1750 Marshal Services (210) 619-1650 Municipal Court (210) 619-1500 Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850 Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780 Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1274 Police Records (210) 619-1200 Public Aff airs (210) 619-1630 Public Library (210) 619-1700 Public Works (210) 619-1800 Records (210) 619-1030 IMPORTANT SCHERTZ CONTACT INFO SCHERTZ.COM MARCH 2020 CITY CALENDAR SUN MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT 1 2 Library Adv Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Schertz Public Library Texas Independence Day 3 4 5 Transportation Safety Advisory Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers 6 7 Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K Run 8:00 a.m. Pickrell Park Annual Spring Clean Up Begins 8:00 a.m. 8 9 10 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 11 Planning and Zoning Comm Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 St. Patrick's Day 18 19 SSLGC Meeting 1:30 p.m. SSLGC Admin Building 20 21 CPR & First Aid Training 9:00 a.m. Schertz EMS Training Room 22 Annual Spring Clean Up Ends 5:00 p.m. 23 Parks and Recreation Adv Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. Bob Andrews Conf Room 24 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 25 Planning and Zoning Comm Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 26 Economic Dev Corp Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 27 28 29 30 31 Be sure to go to Schertz.com for more event information. Meetings are subject to change. PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154