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P U B L I S H E R S & M O R EPUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE

Schertz Public Affairs Office

Brad E. Bailey Director, Public Affairs, Publisher

Chuck McCollough Editor

Alexis Souza Creative Director

Chris Matzenbacher Sales Director

Mary Spence Business Manager

MayorHal Baldwin

City CouncilJim Fowler

David ScagliolaMichael Carpenter

Cedric Edwards, Sr.George Antuna, Jr.

Executive ManagementDon Taylor, City Manager

John Bierschwale, Assistant City Manager

David J. Harris, Assistant City Manager

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Contributing WritersAndrea Allinger, Brad E. Bailey, Brittany Losey,

Chris Sandahal, Chuck McCollough, Kiko Martinez, Laura Stella Reyes, Lucille Thomas, Mary Spence,

Sarah Corder, Nicole Ochoa, Justin Fisher

PhotographersBrad E. Bailey, Chuck McCollough, Mary Spence,

Andrea Allinger, Mike Harris, Joe Luis Villarreal, Diana Webb, Pro Photo of Texas

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Miss Schertz 2010-2011, Nicole Elliot, graces the December cover of Schertz Magazine in this specially designed scene that combines two digital photographs that havebeen graphically enhanced to produce an animated view of Crescent Bend Nature Park (off Schaefer Road). After principal photography was finished, the animation phase required each shaded color to be digitized and layered to create the effect.

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THE GIVING SPIRIT AREA EATERIES, AGENCIES

SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES

For-profit and non-profit groups work all year to help make

the season merry for everyone.

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TWO LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WORK TO

CHANGE SCHERTZ AREA FOREVER

The Buffalo Valley and Schertz-Cibolo Lions Clubs set the standard

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KEEPING THE KIDS BUSY DURING THEIR WINTER BREAK

Time on their hands, what to do?Area groups offer cool things for the

students while it’s cool outside!

LEGENDARY LAWMAKER

LAID TO RESTKUEMPEL LEAVES A LEGACY

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Lawmaker Edmund Kuempel dedicated many years to this area

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8 Talk of the Townz

15 Visionz: News from the Chamber of Commerce

26 Spice Up Holiday Special

32 Dance of the Lions

37 Focuz: Esther Mendoza

41 Profilez: Filling the Gap with RECAP

43 Sweetheart Profile: Sarah Corder

44 Schertz Houzing 101

46 Government Round-Up

50 City Calendar

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Victorian ChristmasNov 27th

thruDec 18th

Open from 5 – 9pm for late shopping

18771 FM2252 (Nacogdoches Rd)

Garden Ridge, TX 78266

Nov. 27thGarden Fantasy Lindsay Phillips

Trunk Show 1-4 pm and Christmas SaleLetters to Santa at Ladybugs

Dec. 4thBritish Sensations Christmas Party

20 % o� all gi� s purchased

Dec. 10th & 11thVictorian Christmas Events

at the Village ShopsGarden Fantasy o� ering 20% ALL sales

Artworks – Painting with Santa(Give Kids the World Fundraiser)

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Parents Night Out at Artworks 5-9pm

Letters to Santa at Ladybugs**20% o� selected items

Treats inside every store

Enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinnerat British Sensations with live music.**

Dec. 17thParents Night Out at Artworks

5-9pmTraditional Christmas Dinner

at British Sensations with live entertainment***

Dec. 18thOur Polar Express SpecialArtworks Christmas Open Art 1-3pm

All participating stores will be open from 5-9pm

Dinner at British Sensations followedby a special screening of

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** Reservations required for the dinner, Fundrais-ing painting with Santa & Parents Night Out events**

Artworks210-655-ARTS(2787)

British Sensations 210-495-2748

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By Chuck McCollough,

Editor

Given the tough economic times, we may have to look harder for the holiday joy this year, but it is alive and well in our spirit of community. So are the smiles and laughs of children giggling around the top of stairs, waiting anxiously to come down Christmas morning and see what “Santa” has brought.

In this holiday issue of Schertz Tales Magazine we look at the many ways the gift of giving appears in our area, and how those with little money can make a big difference through heartfelt gifts like volunteering.

Opportunities to give back to the community are abundant in our friendly city. From well-known groups like the Greater Randolph Area Services Program (GRASP) and the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) to Blue

Santa and Operation Homefront, chances to help are aplenty.

Few people embodied the spirit of giving like longtime State Rep. Edmund Kuempel who passed away November 4th. We profile the man many called “the most beloved lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.”

Also, look for tips on how to throw a holiday party your neighbors won’t forget. Carolyn Angello, in her Fitnezz article, brings us great tips on how to eat through the holidays without gifting yourself a few pounds! All that and more in the December Schertz Tales.


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Light it Up Like Snoopy’s Doghouse

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Schertz Holiday Lighting contest is fast approaching and your house could be declared the most festive home in the city for the holidays. If you are a Schertz resident; are interested in participat-ing in the 2010 lighting contest; and if you don’t mind a steady stream of gawkers testing their photography skills on your front lawn, then register your home and sit back to await critics, fans, and huge electric bills! Categories for this year’s contest are: Most Creative, Most Original, Most Animation, Best Illumination, and Overall Ap-pearance. Schertz residents must register for the contest by providing their name, house address, email address and phone number. Register online at www.schertz.com/events. Deadline for registration is midnight December 12. If your home is located in a gated community, a gate access code must be provided in order for your application to be accepted. Judges will visit houses registered for the contest during the week of December 13-17 and winners will be announced at the December 21 meeting of the Schertz City Council beginning at 6:00 PM. So, pull out those lights, register your home, and re-member to practice safety for the holidays.

Fiesta celebration begins in Schertz ...

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(Above) Cecilia Paz Mujica of Schertz with the 2011

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(Left) Paz Mujica in 2008

Think “Gently Used” this Holiday Season

Christmas is just around the corner! If you need to find the perfect gift for that special someone, don’t forget that the Library Advisory Board has plenty of books for sale at the Read Before Book Store located in the Schertz Public Library (798 Schertz Pkwy). The book store has Christmas books and gift items as well as a large selection of like-new books, magazines, videos, DVDs, music CDs and audio books for adults and children. The Read Before Book Store is open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Mon-days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Tuesdays, and 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Contact the library at (210) 619-1700 for more information.

Schertz resident Cecilia Paz Mujica is a two-time winner in the annual Fiesta poster contest. Her entry was selected as the Fiesta 2011 poster by the Fiesta San Antonio Commission Inc. on October 20. Mujica de-signed the winning Fiesta 2008

poster and was a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 poster contests. Mujica joins Schertz resident Shelley Fluke as a multiple Fi-esta poster contest winners. For information about Fiesta visit fiesta-sa.org.


Hundreds pack “Trunk or Treat” for Halloween fun

More than 1,000 residents, many in Halloween costumes, took part in the annual Schertz “Trunk or Treat” celebration at Pickrell Park Sunday, October 31. The event, sponsored by Schertz Fire, Police, and EMS personnel, plus area churches and businesses, is a safe Halloween experience especially for families with small children. Candy and other treats are shared for all participants, including many distrib-uted from the trunks of cars, hence the name Trunk of Treat.

Time Behind Bars Benefits Blue Santa Program

Schertz Assistant City Manager David J. Harris and Schertz City Secretary Brenda Dennis are behind bars for a while on November 16 during the the Schertz Police Department and Schertz Economic Development Corporation Holiday Lock-Up to benefit the Blue Santa program. Other “jailbirds” spending time in the portable jail included Mayor Hal Baldwin, City Council member Cedric Edwards and City Manager Don Taylor. Proceeds benefit the Blue Santa program that helps local families during the holidays. To make a donation call Esther Mendoza at (210) 619-1213 or email [email protected].

Past, Present, and Future Come Together at St. Joseph’s Chapel

John Paul II Catholic High School hosted Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin, Monsignor Albert Hubertus, members of the Hubertus family, and area Veterans at a special Veteran’s Day Mass on Wednesday, November 10. The Mass took place at St. Joseph’s Chapel, in Schertz, on FM 482, just north of the high school campus. Much of the history centers on the area at which the old St. Joseph’s Chapel still stands. Early German-Catholic settlers built the chapel in 1903 as a place of worship for the children of St. Joseph’s School, which had opened almost a decade earlier. Monsignor Hubertus, celebrant of the Mass, and his siblings attended the school which was staffed by nuns from the Sisters of the Divine Providence. Other German-Catholic settlers with similarly familiar names in this area - Friesenhahn, Fey, and Schwab, for example – are also part of that history.

Universal City Pays Tribute to VeteransArea groups, individuals, and organizations turned out November 6 for the 40th annual Veteran’s Day Parade in Universal City. The Grand Marshal for the occasion was Col. Richard Ramer, USAF Retired, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. The parade is sponsored by the Greater

Randolph Area Veterans Council. The Schertz 2010-2011 Sweethearts Court made its

first appearance in the area since being crowned in September. Congratula-

tions to our veterans for a job well done!

Drop off points for Blue Santa are:

Schertz City Hall

Schertz PD

Schertz 311

Schertz Library

Walgreen’s (FM 3009 and FM 1103)

Schertz Bank & Trust (Main St and IH35)

American Bank of Texas NA (FM 3009)

Tidal Petroleum (5501 Mid Cities Pkwy.,

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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

“A DOCTOR’S CONFESSION TO THE CITY OF SCHERTZ…”small thing, but it makes a big difference to her. 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 December 31, 2010, 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.

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Alexa literally WOW-ed the crowd again, this time at the Orthopedic Kneed Foundation charity event on Saturday Octo-ber 16, 2010. She played really well and even won a few charity prizes.

As usual, she made sure she arrived early. To help pass the time, she was talked with people, answered questions, and just made a little small talk. She even showed the play-ers table that she knew how to shuffle poker chips. I told her long ago that the only real poker chip “trick” you need to know is shuffling chips. That will show you have experience at the poker tables. Any more tricks, you tend to wander off and not pay full attention to who is at the table. Seeing some of the other players shuffling chips may be expected, but when a little girl casually shuffles poker chips!?!?

We began the tournament with Alexa being small blind (seat 9)

Alexa is All-In for the Kneed Foundation

By Justin Fisher

and of course I’m big blind (seat 1) with the dealer in between us.First two hands, Alexa scooped the blinds. The 3rd hand, she bluffed the pot and ended up winning. The endless chuckles galore!

As in any tournament, there is no rush to play and it’s good to have position play help you decide on which cards to play with - of course your chip stack relative to the other players at the table. She didn’t play every hand, she called a few limpers to see the flop, and never, ever showed her cards unless at the showdown to reveal her winning hand. Her highest hand was de-livering a really bad beat against a player with her pocket Aces. He had a full house with Kings full! When it was Alexa’s turn to show, she stood up, and said “FULL HOUSE!”

A really good call from Alexa dur-ing the night involved the same player making the diamond

Blue Knights Police

Motorcycle Organization

Raising Funds for Kids

The Blue Knights Police Motorcycle Organization, which supports the Mission Home for Kids in San Antonio each year at Christmas time, will hold its Christmas Toy Run Saturday, December 11 from 8:00 -11:00 AM at the the VFW at 4436 Val-ley Field Road near W.W. White Road, said Schertz Police Chief Steve Starr. Anyone wishing to donate a toy to the Mission Home can drop it off at the Schertz Police Department - but make sure to mention that the donation is for the ‘Blue Knights’ instead of the ‘Blue Santa’ program, said Starr, who is a member of the Blue Knights. For more information call Chief Starr at (210) 619-1213.

Shopping ‘Til you Drop at the Holiday Bazaar

The Annual Senior’s Holiday Bazaar held November 13 at the Schertz Community Center is everybody’s first chance to stock-up on crafts and goodies made by local residents. This year, like years gone by, was no exception. Dozens of vendors lined walkways and offered everything from pillows, ornaments and gift bags to carvings, jewelry and quilts. Mark your calendars for next year if you missed out. Contact Event Coordinator Alba Richburg at (210) 651-3162.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Alexa Fisher of Schertz is a 7-year-old poker prodigy according to dad Justin Fisher.

flush. This time, he ended up betting big pre-flop and Alexa called. Flop came out with an Ace on board and two negligible small number cards. The player bet out big again. Alexa took her time, and called. When his turn came, he took a little time then checked and Alexa really quickly checked. When the river came, her opponent bet big and again, Alexa sat and took her time to think what was going on! The board only showed an Ace with little cards and no possible straights, flushes, or full house possibilities. Either he had trips or two pair. While thinking what happened a few hands ago with the flush, and how this player played other hands previously, she decided to make the call. He showed pocket Jacks, and Alexa showed Ace, 8 taking the pot leaving him literally with baby chips.

Learn more about the Ortho-pedic Kneed Foundation at kneedfoundation.org

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Schertz Library Design and Architecture Honored

For the second time in 2010, the Schertz Public Library was singled out for its unique architecture and design. On October 27, the San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented a 2010 Citation Award to Kell Muñoz Architects, Inc. for their archi-tecture work on the library located at 798 Schertz Parkway. Earlier this year, the Library project was selected for a Building of America Award.

Schertz Public Library Hosts Family Winter Reading Club

Families can begin to register for the Family Winter Reading Club at the Schertz Public Library (798 Schertz Pkwy) on Monday, December 20. In addition to promoting literacy, this year’s theme “Walking in a Win-ter Numberland,” focuses on math and science concepts. Story time themes will include numbers, colors, shapes and weather. Beyond our traditional story times we are featuring several family oriented activities:

• “Pajamarama” Every Friday night from January 7 – February 11 will feature a special family story time where participants are encour-aged to wear their pajamas! Story time begins at 5:00 PM.

• “If you Give a Pig a Pancake” Monday, January 17. Come to a unique story time at the Schertz Public Library where you can hear Laura Numeroff’s book “If you Give a Pig a Pancake” and then treat your whole family to a FREE pancake breakfast!!! Event begins at 10:05 AM.

• “Family Scavenger Hunt” begins Friday, February 4. This activity will feature fun activities around the City of Schertz, and families earn points for each activity they complete. The scavenger hunt ends at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 11 where scores will be tallied and a winning family will be announced.

• “Counting Cookies” is Saturday, February 5 and explores shapes, colors, and other math concepts with cookies! It is in the Schertz Public Library Program Room from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

• “Family Game Night” is Monday, February 14 when the Library will be hosting its finale for the Winter Reading Club. Door prizes, board games and family friendly activities will be featured from 3:00 -5:00 PM in the Library Program Room. Additionally, the raffle winners of the Winter Reading Club will be announced.

Contact the library at (210) 619-1700 for more information.

Local Author Serving up the Hooch“Moonshiner” - a new book by Schertz author Nancy Reil Riojas - is the tale of a friend-ship between an alpha wolf and a woman he encounters. Excerpts of the book can be viewed at www.moonshiner.us and at Amazon.com. Riojas’s Christmas short story “Visiting Mary” will be published in the San Antonio La Prensa in December.

Cal-Tex Gets DoggedCal-Tex Protective Coatings had its Fourth Annual Dogtoberfest on October 28 as part of Take Your Dog to Work Day. Several dogs had the opportunity to come and spend the day at the office with their Employee “Owner.” Employees had a costume contest where the pooches could strut their stuff and show off their talents. Awards given out were “Best in Show,” “Best Cos-tume,” and “Most Talented”. Three companies from the Schertz area also were involved by donating several prizes- Lone Star Pet Supply, Pets Barn and Bluebon-net Bunk -N- Biscuit.

Hidden Prize Winner Likes CBQ

CBQ Eatery owner Chuck Stanley presents a $25 gift certificate to Schertz Tales Magazine reader

Faith Davis, winner of the October 2010 hidden puzzle piece contest.

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Win a Gift Certificate for a two-night stay at Plantation Suites

& Conference Center in Port Aransas.

Weihnachtsgurke: A very old Christmas eve tradition in Ger-many was to hide a pickle [ornament] deep in the branches of the fam-ily Christmas Tree. The parents hung the pickle last after all the other ornaments were in place. In the morning they knew the most observant child would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas. The first adult who finds the pickle traditionally gets good luck for the whole year. (Reference german.about.com)

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Visit schertzmagazine.com and complete the entry form to be

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Locate the pickle ornament pictured above in one AD somewhere in this issue of Schertz Magazine. Visit schertzmagazine.com and complete the entry form to be entered into this month’s drawing. A winner will be chosen Dec. 20, 2010.

I Resolve to …. I will exercise more! I will eat less! I will save money! I will have more willpower!! Tell us your resolutions and be eligible to win dinner at Lion & Rose Restaurant. (Keeping resolutions not required.) Go to schertzmaga-zine.com, look for the hourglass symbol and complete the form. The top 10 resolutions will be shared in the January issue. Deadline for entry is December 15, 2010.

Merry Christmas from the Schertz Chamber of

Commerce Board and Staff

Come On In!Our Mission at the Schertz Chamber of Commerce is to engage in projects that have a positive economic impact on the citizens of the Schertz area and /or members of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce. If you or your business are interested in becoming part of the fastest growing Chamber in the community, please call us at (210) 566-9000, email us at [email protected] or visit us at our office at 1730 Schertz Parkway. At the Schertz Chamber of Commerce, we want to help you build a better tomorrow.


December 2010VisionzTHANK YOU!

3009 Self Storage, Alamo City Medical Group, All Occasions Catering, Allstate Insurance – Will Peterson, Alva Enterprise, Angela King Designs, Black Tie Affairs Catering, Black Tie Casi-no, Brandt Engineering, Brenner Printing & Mailing, BruGuy De-sign, CBQ Eatery, Choice Staff-ing, Connection to the Kingdom Books, Custom Fitness Center, Dentures & Dental Services,

Freebirds World Burrito, Fidel-ity National Title, Gentle Care Pet Hospital, George Aldana, Graceland Assisted Living, Guadalupe County Crime Stop-pers, Guadalupe County Re-publican Women, Hearthstone Bakery Café, Jordan Ford, KM Impressions Image & Make-up Studios, LeapFrog Promotions, Leah Schneider, LifeBridge Christian Church, Martha’s

Mexican Restaurant, Mathna-sium, McGarrell Orthodontics, Mission All-Star Vending, Natural Health Practice, New York Life Insurance Company, Northcliffe Golf Course, Olympia Hills Golf Center, Pronto Print-ing, Priority Payment Systems, Realty Executives Lone Star, Regency Mortgage Services, Robin Walker, Rogers Entertain-ment, Rubye’s Dollar, ServPro of

Guadalupe & Gonzales Coun-ties, Sheridan Productions, Sign-A-Rama, Simply Charming Cakes, Sport Clips, Straughan Photography, The Wash Tub, Tri-City Distributors, Universal City Dog Park Committee, UTSA Small Business Develop-ment, and Vallance Security.

What’s Happening at Your Chamber...

Schertz and Randolph

Chambers of Commerce present “Ye Olde Market” - 2011 Business Expo,

brought to you by Schertz Bank and Trust. It will be at the Live Oak Civic Center, February 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.schertzchamber.org or you can call (210) 566-9000 for

more information.

Merry Christmas from the Schertz Chamber of

Commerce Board and Staff

(not pictured: Secretary, Jan Haynie)

“The Chamber is “Building a Better Tomorrow”

SAVE THE DATES!Please mark your Calendar for next year’s

2011 Chamber Events:Business Expo: February 23rd at The Live Oak Civic Center

Schertz Shoot-out: May 12, 2011 at the Schertz Civic CenterThe Taste: July 28th at the Schertz Civic Center

Golf Classic: October 21, 2011 - TBA


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Schertz Chamber Honors Members

The Schertz Chamber held its “Member Appre-ciation and Awards Day” November 16 in order to thank its members for their continued support. Roger’s Entertainment, Alva Enterprises, and Bud and Bloom Flowers also were thanked for making the event a big success. Special recogni-tion goes to the Chamber members listed below:

Senior Ambassadors (3 years of service):

Mary Turnbull of Sam’s Club and Sandra Hicks (1)

Ambassador’s Choice:Gloria Ludewig (2)

Ambassador of the Year: Kelley Howard of Barrett Cooper

and Associates (3)

Highest Non-Member Contributor:

Kent Wahl of AAA Auger Plumbing (4)

Mr. Congeniality: Larry Anthis of Frost Bank (5)

Miss. Congeniality: Liane Garrett of Today’s Promos (6)

Perfect Attendance at Luncheon Award:

Laura Mallum of Fairfield and Hampton Inns (7)

Chamber Mixer of the Year: Olaf Emblem of 3009 Self Storage

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Volunteer of the Year: David Scagliola with the Schertz

City Council (9)

Small Business of the Year:Donna Epley of Bud & Bloom

Flowers (10)

Corporate Business of the Year: Melvin Golla of Schertz Bank &

Trust. (11)

President’s Appreciation Award:Schertz Chamber Board (12)

Board Member of the Year: Shirley Bennett of Barrett Cooper

and Associates (13)

Chamber Spirit Award:Chair, Jewell Davenport (14)

Chamber Family Feud Winners(15)

The Chamber would also like to thank Black-Tie Affairs Cater-ing, Simply Charming Cakes, Straughan Photography for all these wonderful pictures, and the Schertz Civic Center for hosting our event. Last, but not least, a BIG thank you to ALL our Cham-ber Members for making our Chamber the best! We couldn’t do it without you!

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The holidays don’t have to be about busting your belt. Remember these tips to keep the pounds off while still enjoying the merry season:

1. What you drink. Just because it’s clear doesn't mean it’s calorie free. By eliminating sodas, the average person can cut 360 calories a day.

2. Substitute foods instead of eliminating.The key is to make changes. Love chips and salsa? When you are at the store take a look at lower calorie chips or brown rice chips. Making the change to lower calorie options can make a noticeable change in total calories consumed over time.

3. Move around. Have fun with this. So many things to do and places to go. Go out and find an activity or take a walk. By adding any new move-ment in your day, you are burning calories and that means your body is working.

4. Don't over eat. Wow - easier said than done! It takes time for the nutrients in your food to enter your bloodstream and reach the part of your brain that regulates your appetite. So slow it down and enjoy your food!

“Feels So Good Fitness” and “Custom Fitness” have joined together to help you through the holidays. Come give Zumba a try and dance the weight off with Certified Instructor Carolyn. Over 1,200 pounds lost with Zumba right here in Schertz just this year. Visit feelssogoodfitness.com for more information.

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Local CharitiesHolidays usually mean two things - presents and food. But this year, step back and look around our community. Many opportunities await Schertz-area residents who are looking to help those who have little to look forward to this holiday season. Whether you can donate time, talent or treasure, you can make a difference by giving the invaluable gift of volunteering.

Perhaps the easiest way to get involved is to look around and find businesses that have organized re-gifting programs when you spend money at their establishment. A num-ber of Schertz area restaurants and gather-ing spots are partnering with their patrons to collect funds for local groups and charities. Here are just a few!

Catalano’s Pizzeria Gets Into the Giving Spirit by Going Blue

Each year, Catalano’s Pizzeria owner Carl Garza participates in the Cibolo Police Department’s annual Blue Santa Program. The program collects gifts for disadvantaged area residents and delivers these packages to residents during the holiday season. Garza donates a number of gifts along with cash, and of course, some of that famously deli-cious pizza. The pizzeria is also a collection center for residents’ contributions of gifts during the season.

To make your own donation of gifts or cash or to eat some delicious pizza to support Garza’s charitable contributions, visit Catala-no’s Pizzeria at 102 North Main St. in Cibolo, or call (210) 566-9706 for more information.

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Founded by firefighting brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen, Fire-house Subs aids local emergency service entities with equipment, education, financial assistance, and food for public safety officers at disaster scenes.

Firehouse Subs boasts “hearty subs with high quality meat and cheese,” but has another important mission and that is giving back to the community firehouses. The Sorensen brothers have long been inspired by the close-knit camaraderie of firemen and women, and continue to support firehouses around the country with the founding of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in 2005.

Firehouse Subs locations are equipped with a number of donation stations, including clear donation canisters- perfect for spare change - and $5 pickle buckets. The proceeds from both go directly to the heroes who literally walk into burning buildings for a living.

Visit Firehouse Subs in the Forum Shopping Center at 8380 Agora Parkway or contact them via telephone (210) 658-6870 or online firehousesubs.com for more information.

Bayseas Supports the Troops All Year

Bayseas owner Steve Washington continually recognizes the sacri-fices of military families by providing meals to families who are miss-ing a mother or father due to deployment.

Meals are provided to families whose names are chosen from a pool. For more information or to nominate a family, visit Bayseas at 1420 Schertz Parkway, call at (210) 566-7808 or online at bayseasrestau-rant.com. 23DECEMBER 2010

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Local Starbucks Gives More than Great Coffee this Season

Along with providing delicious seasonal flavors like Peppermint Mocha and Pumpkin Spice, Starbucks gives back to the com-munity throughout the year and especially during the holidays. On December 1 the Schertz Starbucks kicked off its charitable holiday season with their community cheer party. The party honored the Steele High School choir and the Schertz Homes for Pets organization. Schertz Starbucks manager Michael Cox said, “We always like helping out the Schertz Humane Society - overcrowding is always an issue there.”

Starbucks will also be helping out with the toy drive for Chris-tus Santa Rosa, as the hospital needs toy donations for sick children at Christmas and all year round. Bring in a new toy and receive a free cup of coffee at the Schertz location at 5701 Tri-County Parkway, right off of IH-35 South. Call the location for more details at (210) 651-0938.

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As the holiday season approaches, the opportuni-ties to give are endless. While Christmas presents are bought and exchanged and donations are given, some of the greatest gifts are those that require no money, but rather time and care. There are several organizations in the Schertz area that foster the Gift of Giving in ways that extend beyond financial as-sistance. One such program is the Greater Randolph Area Services Program (GRASP).

“GRASP is a comprehensive human services agency that has support from United Way,” said Jay Hig-ginson, President/CEO of GRASP. “We serve most of the area around Randolph Air Force Base, this includes Converse, Live Oak, Schertz, Selma, Cibolo, Marion, St. Hedwig, and the unincorporated areas close by Bexar County.”

GRASP has been serving the greater Randolph area since 1983 by providing hot meals and transporta-tion to senior citizens, and distributing holiday meals to families in need. Although most of their support comes from private and corporate donations, there are many ways for anyone to get involved at GRASP.

Volunteers can help by maintaining the food pantry and facilities, serving lunch, driving people to ap-pointments, and assisting with the GRASP store in Universal City. For more information call (210) 658-6358, send an email to [email protected], or visit grasp211.org.

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Another great way to give this holiday season is through Opera-tion Homefront of Texas. They are primarily powered by volunteers across the state, but their three-person staff is based in San Antonio. Operation Home Front supports military personnel and their families in many ways from providing food and financial assistance to help-ing with auto repair to sponsoring special events. Last year, Operation Homefront donated over $1.5 million in assistance. This year, they have many more projects planned.

“We’re gearing up for the holidays,” said Jennifer Cernoch of Operation Homefront Texas. “We’re going to be doing a hundred baskets of things for our families in San Antonio.”

Along with the baskets, Operation Homefront is conducting a state-wide holiday toy drive. They are also partnering with several businesses including HEB, Dollar Tree, and San Antonio Chevrolet dealers in order to make these gifts possible.

Anyone can donate time to the organization. They can always use volunteers for a multitude of purposes including hosting events, picking up toys, and meeting with families. Volunteers are matched to projects based on interests. For more information call (210) 659-8039 or toll free (800) 779-5921, or visit the web site at operationhomefront.net/texas.


Whether you are planning to do the work your-self or use an event planner, most parties start with the guest list. How many people you are going to invite? This is the key to making efficient party plans, according to Au-drey Eichelberger of Timeless Beginnings. “Knowing how many people you are expecting will determine so much of the party details; like what loca-tion can accommodate you, or how much you can spend per person on your budget,” Eichelberger said. She also suggests using “Evites” (evites.com) instead of paper invitations to save on station-ary, ink and postage. Also important, says event planner Maggie Titter-ington of a Moment In Time, is having a budget and a theme. Having a theme gives you an idea to build on. And having a budget will keep you from overspending as you work to bring that theme to life. Of course, alcohol is the biggest budget buster for any party, so Titterington suggests having a signature drink. “You can make up the drink and name it,” she said.

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One of the most im-portant elements of any party is the food. How will your guests be fed? Will you serve appetizers or a full meal? One way to not bust your budget, says Eichelberger, is to make it a potluck. Invite guests to bring their favorite holiday dish and also have them bring the recipe. Your guests will love sharing their holiday recipes and the cost of the food is spread among friends. Then there’s the entertainment. How will you keep your guests laughing and chatting and having a good time? If your budget allows you can bring in a DJ, or if money is tight, you may want to just play CDs. Games and various gift exchanges can also help keep things lively. Event planners agree that the ideal time to plan a party is about two months ahead. Greg Reese of Events by Reese says a shorter time frame may mean fewer op-tions for party planners, but there is still time to get the ball rolling. Event planners often have ideas and things already in place that can save time and money.

Reese says the big-gest mistake people make when throwing a party is overspending. “Come up with a budget and let us just create the design part and just leave it alone” he said. When shop-ping for holiday party items, Reese says local stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michaels are great places to start. He also suggests the website sanantonioweddings.com as a good place to gather ideas for any type of festive event. For help with your holiday planning needs, here is the contact information for those mentioned in the article:

Audrey Eichelberger(210) [email protected]

Greg Reese(210) [email protected] eventsbyreese.com

Maggie Titterington (210) 367-5743 [email protected] amomentintimeplanning.com

Ready or not, it’s here. The holiday season is upon us, and if you’ve been thinking about throwing a humdinger of a party to celebrate, there’s still time to make it happen.




Leaving a Legacy


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The City of Schertz and Guadalupe County lost a gentle giant and a “good friend” when Texas State Rep. Edmund Kuempel passed away November 4 in Austin. He was 67. One of the most popu-lar and colorful members of the Texas House of Representa-tives, Kuempel represented District 44 - which includes Schertz, Seguin and Guada-lupe County - since 1982. He collapsed near the end of the 2009 Legislative session but recovered. Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin knew Kuempel since the early 1980s and said they developed a strong working relationship. “Edmund Kuempel was always available when Schertz needed help with a legislative issue or dealing with some state agency or commis-sion. He responded quickly and would help us get to the right person or make the right con-tact to help us. He was a good friend to the City of Schertz,” Baldwin said. “Rep. Kuempel was a down to earth kind of guy who could make you feel better about any situation because he had such a great sense of humor. Edmund could lighten the atmosphere because of his friendly nature but he also had a good knowledge of impor-tant topics because of his long tenure in the State Legislature. He will be missed,” the Schertz mayor said. Schertz City Manager Don Taylor also praised the longtime legislator. “Edmund Kuempel was more than our state representative, he was a special friend, a personal friend to the residents of Schertz and our region,” Taylor said. “What you saw is what you got with Edmund. He was a unique individual, a good old country boy who loved his fam-ily, his neighbors and his home area and represented all to the best of his ability.” Taylor said Rep. Kuempel was a larger-than-life person, not just in physical size but in the size of his heart. “He would do anything for anyone and the warmth of his person-ality made you feel like he was your best friend. Edmund may be gone, but he was so unfor-gettable, we will have memo-ries of him for a long time,” the City Manager said.

A Legislative Legacy

In an earlier interview with Schertz Tales Magazine, Rep. Kuempel talked about his career as a member of the Texas House of Representa-tives. Kuempel’s introduc-tion to politics happened during U.S. Senator John Tower’s campaign (to represent Texas) in the mid 1960’s. “Working on that campaign, I had so much fun campaigning and meeting new people,” Kuempel said, adding: “But I’d never thought about politics before that.” Kuempel grew up in Austin where he gradu-ated from Austin High School. He played baseball at Texas Lutheran University, and gradu-ated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In college, he met his wife, Birdie. (They married, had two chil-dren, Margaret and John, and later became grandparents.) The year 1982 repre-sented a transition in politics. It had been a long time since a Republican was elected to the seat Kuempel sought. At the time, Guadalupe, Comal, and Kendall counties were part of the same district. “They were looking for a Republican to run,” said Kue-mpel. He’d been the President of the Chamber of Commerce in Seguin, and the challenge appealed to him. After con-templating the decision with his family, he ran for election to the State Legislature. “I walked 11,123 homes and Birdie walked 2,304 homes in just eight months of campaigning,” he recalled. Kuempel won both the primary and general elections. From 1983 to 1991, he served his constituents in all three counties. However, with the onset of redistricting, Kendall County was no longer a part of District 44. With more redistrict-ing in 2001, the new boundar-ies dropped Comal, and District 44 became the jurisdiction of Wilson, Gonzalez, and Guada-lupe counties. Legislative Strides Kuempel actively participated in the Legislature representing his constituents with heart and leadership on issues like the Teacher Retirement and Em-ployee Retirement systems. “I

want to make sure the people who’ve worked very hard for so many years are rewarded by a safe and sound retirement,” he said in the earlier interview. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was an-other issue taking precedence on his agenda. “We need to make sure we’re encouraging people to get into the out-doors,” he explained. The way he worked to accomplish that was by maintaining and build-ing on the state park system. “From the rolling plains and the Gulf Coast to the Edward’s Plateau, there’s so much to do in this great state of Texas,” he said. He wanted to expand and preserve parks and wildlife access to make it an inviting place for all people. This initia-tive reflected his personal love of the outdoors. Other issues of impor-tance included education and water preservation in District 44. Kuempel emphasized the need for water to support economic development and growth in rural areas in the coming years. His solution was to strengthen a statewide water plan. However, he admitted it would be a challenge for a coming together of all House members to devise a plan that works on a statewide level. “It’s only fair that each individual district has the chance to grow and develop with the resources they possess,” he advocated. Kuempel worked hard on legislation to approve State Highway 130, a project of the Texas Department of Transpor-tation, which will bring a toll road to IH-10 in Seguin all the way from Georgetown, north of Austin. It’s expected to be a tre-mendous asset for Guadalupe County. In the Schertz Tales Magazine interview before his passing, Representative Kuempel said the primary chal-lenge facing Texas is its growing population. “We’re fortunate in our diversity and increasing population,” he said. Kuempel acknowledged the many advan-tages of the State’s population growth, but insisted proper attention must be paid to im-proving the education system, health and human services, and the justice system. “We must balance and prioritize what

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of the Buffalo Valley Lions Club. “We just serve our community. It’s a great organization.” The Buffalo Valley Lions Club was established in 1992 and was the sole chapter in the area until three years ago when the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club formed. The newer club is headed by Schertz City Council-man Cedric Edwards, while the Buffalo Valley chapter is led by Eddie Williams. According to Edwards, the establishment of the second club was a response to a huge need in the area for another chapter. Morgan agrees that the Lions Club organization has not yet reached its full potential in the Schertz area. “We have different meeting times, different activities. Schertz has room for three or four clubs,” Morgan said. Both groups serve the community in different ways. Many may recognize the Buffalo Valley Lions Club for the teen dance they host every month at the Schertz Community Center. They monitor students and run a concession stand to ensure the enjoyment and safety of attend-ees. The Schertz-Cibolo group holds several fundraisers includ-

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ing a car smash at SchertzFest, and a casino night. “The club has done extremely well with hosting our signature event, which is our casino night,” Edwards said. “All those fundraisers are great, but my biggest thing is that we have a lot of community initia-tives as well. Our community events are more important than our fundraisers. ” The Schertz-Cibolo Li-ons Club currently gives back in many ways, including mentoring junior high students, sponsor-ing families at Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP), and providing vision screening for young children. The Buffalo Val-ley Lions Club has used the holidays as a focus for service. They provide holi-day meals for ten families at both Thanksgiving and Christmas and provide gift certificates for the children. They also budget to give regularly to different groups in the community. “We give to the police, the EMS, the fire department,” Morgan

said. “We give three $1,000 lo-cal scholarships to people who graduate every year. We’re just a service organization.” Both Schertz Lions Clubs are always looking for opportunities to grow. While the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club has only been active three years, they have seen a solid amount of interest and would like to

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foster more. “We’re looking to get larger, to grow systemati-cally,” Edwards said. “We want to have quality people come join our club.” For more information on the Buffalo Valley Lions Club and the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club contact information for the chapter presidents is listed below.

Buffalo Valley Lions ClubEddie Williams at (210) 573-6161buffalovalleytx.lionwap.org

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A swarm of energetic teenagers passes by like a blur as they dance on the gym floor of the Schertz Community Center. It’s almost as if the hun-dreds of young teens who have convened this Friday night have pent up all of their enthusiasm specifically for this monthly event. Their usual liveliness is amplified and almost drowns out the music as they gulp down caffeinated sodas while line dancing to Soulja Boy’s rap “Crank That”. Welcome to the Teen Dance & Social hosted by the Buffalo Valley Lions Club. Held the last Friday of the month, 5th-8th grade students are dropped off in front of the Community Center to gather in-side for a few hours of parent-less fun. “He’s bringing good grades home and has done really well in school,” said Amy Atkison when asked why she allows her son Jake to enjoy the festivities every month. “He’s really responsible and it’s a safe place for him to meet his friends and have fun.” With a large number of Lions Club members chaperon-ing the dance, there is always a group of responsible adult volunteers – all dressed in

their yellow and purple vests – keeping an eye on the students while they dance and social-ize. There are also two police officers on duty to enforce the rules of the dance, which include no public displays of affection and no inappropriate dancing. Students must also follow the same dress codes rules of their school. “The dance gives the kids something to do,” said local Lions Club official D.C. Morgan. “It also helps the Lions Club raise funds so we can serve the community and other organizations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and throughout the year.” The Lions Club has been putting on this event for well over a decade now—Morgan notes that the first community dance was held in March 1996. Established in 1992, the Buffalo Valley Lions Club has about 15 active members. One of those members is James Kinslow, who has a long history with the group. Along with his wife Sidney, James joined the Lions Club to make a difference in the community. “I remember when I was a little boy, the Lions Club helped me buy a pair of glass-es,” said James. “I was always

really rough on my glasses and broke them once. My family re-ally didn’t have a lot of money, so the Lions Club helped out. I never forgot that and wanted to do my part.” Back at the Com-munity Center, students joke around and laugh as friends show them their newest dance moves. Some continue send-ing their never-ceasing text messages, while others enjoy the soda and pizza sold at the event. Julie Biggs of Cross Country DJ Entertainment gets the teens and pre-teens cheer-ing when she plays a song by the GS Boyz called “Stanky Leg”. “I love this song!” screams Sara Ramirez before she and her group of friends all rush onto the dance floor and jump around to the rap. “Danc-ing with friends is great and it gets us out of the house for a little bit.” For more dance schedules and club information contact Eddie Williams at (210) 573-6161.

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Naomi Brown, 8, plays pool with brother Isaiah Brown, 11, at the Schertz Family YMCA.

While some students may choose to stay in bed a bit longer, especially as the weath-er starts to dip (warm blankets are hard to resist), those who don’t wish to sleep away their Christmas break have choices on how to keep busy for their two weeks off. Students in pre-K and kindergarten can have a good time at the Schertz Public Library where they’ll never be without something to do this holiday season. Every Wednesday morning and early afternoon, the library holds

story time for children between 2-5 years old. Story time includes storytelling, finger plays, and other activities. For more information about all the events taking place at the Schertz Public Library visit schertzlibrary.org or call

(210) 619-1700. At the Schertz Fam-ily YMCA (621 Westchester), students can spend some of their time off exercising and playing sports

including volleyball and basket-ball. On Friday nights from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, the YMCA is open to

kids 16 and under interested in playing volleyball. On Sunday afternoons, the gym is open for basketball for students of all ages. Other activities students can partake in include play-ing video games on the X-Box or Wii Fit, honing their skills on the ping pong table, and scaling the climbing wall. On December 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, the YMCA will host a Family Night where families can come out and enjoy a free movie and decorate Christmas cookies. For more information visit ymcasatx.com or contact the YMCA at (210) 619-1900. At Borders Book-store (8340 Agora Parkway), students are invited every Saturday of the month to participate in story time in the morning and afternoon. Other activities are sometimes scheduled to coincide with the theme of each event. While the December calendar was not finalized as of press time, last month’s events includ-ing a Build-a-Bear workshop and LEGO Atlantis party. For more information on upcoming events in December contact Borders at (210) 658-0808.

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As Christmas inches closer and closer, wide-eyed students who are ready for a much-needed break are counting down the days before they can get a little time off from their schoolwork.

Her real job is work-ing as one of Santa’s helpers during the Christmas Holi-days, but for the remaining 11 months of the year she serves as Schertz Police Chief Steven Starr’s Administrative Assistant. Esther Mendoza has the perfect personality to balance working for a police department and helping out Santa. She has an infectious laugh, a big heart and a caring nature that comes in especial-ly handy during the holidays. Esther is the go-to person for Chief Starr and coordinator of the annual Blue Santa holiday program. She moved to Schertz 15 years ago and stayed in the city

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after her husband retired from the military. The couple has three daughters, including one in the Air Force. “I started working for the City of Schertz 11 years ago as a municipal court clerk. After six years in that position, an opening came up in the re-cords department of the police department and I applied for and got that job,” she said. “I was in the records department for one year and then moved over to be Chief Starr’s administrative as-sistant, and I have been here four years,” Mendoza said. The New Mexico native said a typical day in the Schertz Police Department can include dealing with everything from

vendors to an irate person. “I deal with a lot of things that Chief Starr deals with, of course, and that includes ev-eryone in our office, dispatch and records departments,” she said. The Schertz Police Department has 40 sworn of-ficers (licensed police officers) and Mendoza knows them all and their families. “In fact,” she said, “PD is very much a family that cares about each other and takes care of each other.” That care extends to the City of Schertz and sur-rounding areas. Not only does the Schertz Police Department serve and protect the City and its residents, uniformed

and civilian employees go a step further during the holiday season through the Blue Santa Program. There are many Blue Santa Programs (blue be-ing the traditional color for police) around the nation, but the Schertz program goes back at least 20 years, Chief Starr said. “The Blue Santa program is very important for our employees, volunteers and sponsors because all of us want needy children and their families to have a Merry Christmas.” “The Blue Santa program gives the public a chance to see officers in a dif-ferent light than how they may normally see them, such as



working an accident, writing a ticket or arresting some-one.” Starr said the public gets to see that officers are just as human as everyone else and want to make sure kids have a happy holiday. Mendoza volun-teered for the Blue Santa program about four years ago. “Debbie Taylor, our de-partment records manager, was Blue Santa coordinator for a number of years and I worked with her one year. In 2007, Debbie got sick and I stepped in to help finish the program that year,” Esther said. When Taylor passed away, Mendoza was asked to continue coordinating the Blue Santa program. “This is my fourth year and it is a lot of work, but our many volunteers make it happen. This is a very rewarding program for everyone but especially the children who get to have a happier Christmas because of the food, clothing and toys their families receive,” she said. The number of families helped by the Schertz Police Depart-ment’s Blue Santa program has grown steadily in the past several years as tough economic times touch more families. “Last year we

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helped 57 families. That is twice as many as the year before, and we expect it to be much higher again,” she said. Families must apply for help through the pro-gram and qualifying families receive a gift card to a local store, like H-E-B or Walmart, and a large box full of food, clothing and presents. The families can either pick up their gifts or they will be delivered to their residence about a week before Christ-mas by an officer in a Blue Santa suit and other volun-teers. “We always get dedicated volunteers. Some people started calling in October asking how they can help. Our volunteers do a lot of different things, from wrapping presents to picking up donated food and toys, and delivering the goods. We can always use donations of gift cards, cash, canned goods, and new toys left unwrapped,” she said. Anyone wishing to donate to the Blue Santa program and/or be a vol-unteer can call Mendoza at (210) 619-1213 or email her at [email protected].

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As the holiday season continues, many people are planning their next big gather-ing. To-do lists include sending greeting cards, shopping for gifts, and making a menu for Christmas dinner. While some are caught up in the whirlwind of giving, others are hoping their needs are remembered. The Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) is making sure no one is forgotten. From the young to the young-at-heart, RACAP is working to make sure every-one’s holiday period is warm and merry.

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Locals help needy at Christmas, and year round

RACAP’s Holiday Meal Basket Program has been an area tradition for more than 25 years. “We don’t take all the credit - we have a lot of help from sponsors, like area churches, local organizations and businesses. They provide the food and gifts and we have a big team of volunteers come and help make the baskets,” says Jessie Fisher, program di-rector for RACAP. The Christian Ministry was founded in 1983 by church and civic leaders working to serve the unmet needs of their community.

Twenty-six churches feed into RACAP, including Schertz First Baptist Church, Schertz United Method-ist Church, and Word of Life Fellowship. RACAP is primar-ily an emergency food pantry that offers limited amounts of service. They accept monetary donations as well as donations of canned goods and nonper-ishable food items. Donations can be made throughout the year—in fact, the need for such goods rises in the summer and during the holidays when children are home from school. For the past six years,

Fisher has been devoting her efforts to helping the commu-nity. “When I stepped through the doors I knew this was where I belonged, then things just fell into place.” She began as a volunteer and was named Director in 2006. Her Assistant Director, Terri Ala, has been organizing the holiday pro-gram for the past three years. “People come in and apply to be adopted by spon-sors. We start in September, so we can help as many fami-lies as we can for Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas,” says Ala.


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Every day volunteers help organize the donations and the food pantry. Without food and monetary donations from groups and caring indi-viduals, RACAP knows that hundreds of families would have a difficult time through-out the year, and especially during the holidays. “There are so many people in our community who give what they can. Some always amaze us by going above and beyond,” says Fisher. Baskets are filled with all the goods to make a great holiday meal. Turkeys, potatoes, eggs, pie shells, rolls, canned veggies, stuffing mix and cranberry sauce are just a few of the items tucked into every basket. Sponsors are given information on the people and families they adopt. It helps them find out about any dietary restrictions and get gift ideas for children in the families. “We try to remain consistent with our baskets. I think it helps (families). If they know they can make a home cooked meal for their kids, like they had in years past, then it takes some of the stress off of them,” says Fisher. Many of the area elderly have come to rely on the holiday program, too. RACAP teams with area housing authorities to enroll their residents into the pro-gram. “Our business really picks up when the kids are home from school with no breakfast or lunch. We really see a huge influx of people toward the end of the summer in August/September,” Fischer said.

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During the holidays, the holiday meal basket program serves the same population that qualifies for the regular services. Anyone can apply to sponsor a family by providing everything to make a small holiday meal. RACAP also has volunteers work in the office from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday. Steps to getting in-volved are simple. “Just come in, take a little tour, and fill out a little form that gives your availability and contact info and things like that. And there is an option on our website to e-mail us and request an ap-plication,” Fischer said. Last Christmas, RA-CAP and area sponsors gave 266 families meal baskets. In all, more than 845 adults and children were helped. That number rose by over 300 from the year before. It’s expected to rise even more this year. “We’ll make baskets up until we close the doors. We don’t want to send anyone away empty handed,” says Fisher. Baskets are made the Friday before the holiday and delivered the following Mon-day. RACAP is still accepting food, toy and monetary dona-tions. If you’d like to help, visit racap.org or call (210) 658-1613. Their office is located at 307 Pfeil Street. Proceeds from a Zumbathon held 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 12 at Custom Fitness Center, 6051 FM 3009, will benefit RACAP. For $10 get two hours of Zumba. Donations of cans and non-perishable foods can be dropped off there.

This is your chance to make your little girl’s dreams come true! Tickets on sale now. They’ll makea sweet Christmas gift.

Where: Grand Ball Room, Schertz Civic Center.When: February 19, 2011

Cost: $8 per ticketCall Now! Limited tickets. 210 913 4608

The Waters Church presents the 2nd annualfather/daughter dance, February 19, 2011!

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I want to thank Schertz for giving me the op-portunity to rejoin the Sweet-heart Court as Miss Freedom 2010-2011! I’ve been fortunate to have served on the court for three years and every minute has been full of new and excit-ing experiences. Thirteen years ago I moved to this community when my parents, Paul and Rhonda Corder, started their own business, Precision Bod-ies Collision Repair on Main Street in Downtown Schertz. I am currently an 18 year old senior at Samuel Clemens High School. At school I par-ticipate in the National Honor Society, Clemens Broad-casting Network, Advanced Placement Program, Criminal Justice Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. First Baptist Church of Universal City is my home church. I am part of the youth group and serve on the Student Leadership Team. On Saturday evenings from 9:00 -10:00 PM I host “Say It Loud,” a teen Christian radio show on KSLR, AM 630. In the fall of 2011, I will be at-tending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. I will more than likely enter college as a sophomore. I plan on major-ing in broadcasting communi-cations with a minor in public relations and advertising. This summer, when I am not preparing for col-lege, I will be traveling. So far, I have planned on taking part in a two-week mission trip to Tacoma, Washington and a one-week mission trip to

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Arlington, Texas. I will also be attending ‘Summit,’ an intense Christian apologetics camp (a branch of theol-ogy that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines) at Bryan College in Ten-nessee. I have a lot of life ahead of me, and the people of Schertz have helped mold me into the person that I am today. I encourage any young woman to try out for the Sweetheart Court; I have definitely collected a multitude of unforgettable memories from my three years there. I have been blessed with so many supportive people in my life. Thank you, Dad, for always attending my pageants and brag-ging on me. Thank you, Mom, for fixing all of my wardrobe malfunctions and somehow always know-ing where whatever I have lost is. Thank you, Mrs. Erin Matlock, for being my Sweetheart momma. Thank you, Mrs. Mary Spence, for always humbly taking care of important details behind the scenes. Thank you, Mr. Brad Bailey, for continually having an open door and caring about my opinions. Thank you, Mayor and Mrs. Hal Baldwin, for taking time out of your busy schedules to care about us teenage girls. Thank you to all my sup-portive friends. Lastly, thank you, citizens of Schertz, for allowing me to have such a wonderful experience.

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Let’s take a look back at this year to deter-mine the answer. This year was definitely the most sporadic year I have experi-enced as a Realtor. The first quarter was sparked by the end of the home buyers’ tax credit. Homes were flying off the market and everybody who was even contemplating buying their first home was in the hunt for a loan. For the first time in two years, sell-ers were in control because buyers had to get something under contract by April 30. May 1 changed everything. It almost appeared as though that was the end of real estate. Typically, the sum-mer is the busiest time for the real estate industry in Schertz. Something about the brutal heat, graduations, and sunburns make people want to move. This year was a bit different. The tax credit basically drove every potential buyer out of the woods and put as many of them as possible in homes. When it ended the urgency completely disappeared. What was the incentive to buy? Believe me, the tax credit was great to anyone in the real estate industry, but it also caused a sudden halt in business when it abruptly ended. For the first time I saw a slow summer. During that time listings started sitting on the market and sellers became discouraged. It is tough to witness a very vibrant market only to see it suddenly be-come desolate. The summer was pretty up and down with buyers starting to come back around. The problem that became apparent was there was no sense of urgency to pull the trigger and there was a plethora of homes to choose from. This is a great

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position for a buyer to be in but a frustrating position for sellers. “Why is our house not selling?” “What can we do to get it sold?” These are the main questions that sell-ers are asking. The answer is that there is just a lot of competition. Where is the market at now? The interest rates are still phenomenal. I remember when a 6.5% interest rate was a great deal. Now you can get your way into the 4’s when it comes to rates. Low rates and the number of homes on the market make it the ideal time for buyers to purchase a home. I have seen a turn towards a more vibrant mar-ket. People still need to sell homes and buyers are start-ing to come back around. Why has there been a turn in a positive direction during the time of year that is supposed to be slow? I believe the answer is time. When the tax credit ended people needed a break from real estate. Home sales were booming, people were scrambling to get lend-ing done, and sellers loved receiving multiple offers. Real estate then took an off season for a while. Although the tax credit revived the real estate market it was a temporary fix. In order to fully correct the real estate world we are going to have to break through without an incentive. How do you do that? Time will tell, but low interest rates have started getting buyers back out there to find homes. The future looks optimistic. If you have any questions about real estate, please contact Chris Sandahl at 210-632-1661 or email him at [email protected].

As a Real Estate Broker I get asked one question more than any other...

“How is the real estate market?”


needs to be done and when it needs to be done,” he advised. The dynamics of the Legislature have changed since Representa-tive Kuempel first went to the House of Representa-tives. While partisanship in politics may, at times, pose a major deterrent in public policy, Kuempel said there is only one way to bypass differences and move forward as a state: “We need to build on our strengths and correct our weakness, and that only happens when everyone is

Pictured: State Rep. Edmund Kuempel (left) and Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin are shown at a Schertz water symposium in the Schertz Civic Center on Sept. 8.

working together,” he said confidently. “As a state, we are economically strong, financially strong, and educationally strong. Now, our job as elected officials is to put the State of Texas at the forefront of the na-tion.” A special election to succeed Representative Kuempel will be December 14 with early voting run-ning from November 29 to December 10. Ten candi-dates had submitted their names for a place on the ballot.

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Schertz to Undergo Metamorphosis:

Caterpillar Coming to Town

The City of Schertz and Comal County recently finalized negotiations to provide economic develop-ment incentives to Caterpil-lar for the construction of a 260,000-square-foot manu-facturing facility in the city. The location will be a com-pletely new operation and will house the company’s engine head machining operations and will supply Caterpillar’s assembly plant in nearby Se-guin. The move is part of Cat-erpillar’s major restructuring and reinvestment strategy in its U.S. operations designed to enable the company to remain globally competitive for the long term.

“Caterpillar is committed to maintaining its leader-ship position throughout the world, and the Schertz facility in Comal County plays an important role in our plans to provide customers with the products and solutions they need to help them with their businesses,” said Kate Kenny, Caterpillar spokesperson. “The new facility allows the company to optimize effi-ciency by improving process capability, flexibility and flow of its overall operations. The Schertz location will addi-tionally help reduce freight, logistics and inventory costs, as Caterpillar will be located closer to its supply and cus-tomer bases.”

Caterpillar announced in 2008 it was exploring various loca-tions to accommodate its en-gine business and the various components involved in the complete engine assembly process. Royal Oak Industries (ROI) will manage the day-to-day functions of the facility.

ROI has been successful with similarly operated Caterpillar engine related facilities in San Antonio and Seguin.

The Schertz facility will employ approximately 60 workers and construction begins before the end of the year, with produc-tion expected to start in late 2011. As part of the agree-ment, Schertz City Council ap-proved incentives for additional phases if Caterpillar chooses to expand the facility beyond its initial footprint with new buildings and machinery.

Schertz’s Mayor Hal Baldwin said, “The company’s decision to locate in Schertz is a testa-ment to the City’s pro-business attitude and the region’s overall strength as a location for manufacturing companies. We are excited about Caterpil-lar’s selection of Schertz for its newest manufacturing facility and are pleased that the City can be a part of its U.S. rein-vestment strategy.”

“ROI’s existing facility in San Antonio is top-notch in terms of its efficiency, safety and sophistication. We’re pleased they have chosen to invest in a similar facility in our city,” Schertz City Manager Don Taylor added.

As part of the incentive pack-age, the City of Schertz ap-proved a 75 percent tax credit for 8 years on the company’s business personal property. Comal County also offered a tax credit agreement.

The facility will be located in the Tri-County Business Park at the northwest corner of Doerr Lane and Lookout Road.

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Water That

ChristmasTree!

What’s a holiday party or even the traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household, like more than 33 million other American homes, includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion—”Keep the tree watered.” That’s good advice and not just to create a fragrant indoor winter wonderland atmosphere.

Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires annually, resulting in deaths, injuries and millions in property damage. Typically a short in the electrical lights, or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. Dry and neglected trees can be. A test from the Building and Fire Research Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology illustrates what happens when fire touches a dry tree. Within three seconds of ignition, the dry Scotch pine is completely ablaze. At five seconds, the fire extends up the tree and black smoke with searing gases streaks across the ceiling. Fresh air near the floor feeds the fire. The sofa, coffee table and the carpet ignite prior to any flame contact. Within 40 seconds “flashover” occurs - that’s when an entire room erupts into flames, oxygen is depleted and dense, deadly toxic smoke engulfs the scene. Wet trees tell a different story. For compara-tive purposes, the NIST fire safety engineers selected a green Scotch pine, had it cut in their presence, had an additional two inches cut from the trunk’s bottom, and placed the tree in a stand with at least a 7.6 liter water capacity. The researchers maintained the Scotch pine’s water on a daily basis. A single match could not ignite the tree. A second attempt in which an electric current ignited an entire matchbook failed to fire the tree. Finally they applied an open flame to the tree using a propane torch. The branches ignited briefly, but self-extinguished when the researchers removed the torch from the branches.

Note: These experiments were done in a con-trolled laboratory. Do not try this at home! Excerpt taken from The United States Fire Administration.


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GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT:

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Schertz Wants You! The City of Schertz has openings on the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission and the Historical Preservation Commit-tee.

Interested Schertz residents should contact the City Secretary’s Office at (210) 619-1031 or by email at [email protected].

For more information on the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission, Historical Preservation Committee or other city boards and commissions, visit schertz.com/boards-commis-sions.html.

Sewer Averaging (November – February) Will Affect Residents’ 2011-2012 Sewer Bills

Schertz Shines at

TML Schertz City Manager Don Taylor, right, visits with old friend William H. King III, a councilman in Dickinson, Texas where Taylor once worked. The two friends met at the Schertz booth at the Texas Municipal League 98th Annual Conference and Exhibition October 26-29 in Corpus Christi. The annual conference is the signature event for TML which rep-resents 1,100 of the 1,200 municipalities in the state. Schertz officials working the booth included regular staff, senior staff and City Council members.

Sewer averaging for the winter months begins November 1, 2010 and continues through March 15, 2011. Meter read-ings taken over this period will determine your sewer average for the next billing year, which begins April 1. The readings will be averaged, the average will be multiplied by $2.65 for residents with an average below 12,000 gallons. For residents with averages over 12,001 gallons, the average will be multiplied by

$2.84. That total will be added to the base rate of $3.75 (resi-dential use). This average will be your sewer charge for the next twelve (12) months.

Customers are encouraged to use water conservatively throughout the averaging months to ensure their sewer/water bills remain manageable. Households who use large amounts of water (watering the yard, bath, etc.) during the aver-

aging months can expect high-er sewer bills for the next billing year. Karen Garcia, City of Schertz Public Works Business Coordinator, advises customers to double-check all residential water systems (toilets, showers/baths, outdoor faucets, etc.) for leaks and make sure their appliances are in good working condition. Commonly, unex-pectedly high water bills can be traced to leaks (toilets, auto-matic sprinkler systems, etc.),

or “running” toilets. Garcia also suggests that residents limit landscape water use, be frugal when washing automobiles, and limit unnecessary water use during the sewer averag-ing period.

The following are the averag-ing dates for all billing cycles: November 1, 2010 through March 15, 2011. For more information visit schertz.com or call (210) 619-1100.


Voters Vote YES! Four out of Six Bond Proposals Pass in Schertz

Don’t Make it Easy for CriminalsBy Shawn Ceeko,

Schertz PD Special Projects Officer With the holiday season upon us, the Schertz Police Department would like to remind everyone while out shop-ping not to leave gifts, bags of goods, or other valuable items in plain view - especially while parked in department store/mall parking lots. When you are out shopping, place your purchased items in the trunk and ensure that your vehicle is locked with your windows rolled up. When your vehicle is parked in your driveway remove all valuables from your car and store them inside. Remember, thieves are looking to take advantage of the season.

PROPOSITION 1$6,625,000 for Indoor Aquatic Facility & Playscape Relocation---PassedTotal Votes - 7882FOR 4351 - 55.20%AGAINST 3531 - 44.80% PROPOSITION 2$6,000,000 for Sports Fields and amenities at Municipal Complex & Maske Road Soccer Complex ---PassedTotal Votes 7833FOR 4168 53.21%AGAINST 3665 46.79% PROPOSITION 3$2,250,000 for Expanded Animal Services Facilities & Dog Park ---PassedTotal Votes 7841FOR 4903 - 62.53%AGAINST 2938 - 37.47%

PROPOSITION 4$1,000,000 for Downtown Schertz Area Improvements ---PassedTotal Votes 7822FOR 4355 - 55.68%AGAINST 3467 - 44.32%

PROPOSITION 51,450,000 for Fine Arts and History Center -- FailedTotal Votes 7805FOR 2870 - 36.77%AGAINST 4935 - 63.23% PROPOSITION 6$5,100,000 for Commu-nity Open Air Event Facility -- FailedTotal Votes 7780FOR 2657 - 34.15%AGAINST 5123 - 65.85%

Results of November 2 election

Schertz Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale said now that City Council has canvassed the bond election results, City Staff will begin the implemen-tation process, which will likely be two to three years. “During the first year or so the City will probably sell between $7 million to $8 million of the nearly $16 million in bonds approved by voters.” That will be followed by the start of construction on some projects. The remaining bonds likely will be sold the following year and construction on the remaining projects will follow, Bierschwale said.

Keep up to date at schertz.com.


IMPORTANT SCHERTZPHONE NUMBERSCity of Schertz Elected Officials

Mayor: Hal Baldwin 210-658-6466

Council Members:Michael Carpenter (210) 619-1045Cedric Edwards, Sr. (210) 566-4540Jim Fowler (210) 658-1442David Scagliola (830) 606-1130George Antuna, Jr. (210) 467-7914

City Departments:City of Schertz (210) 619-1000Animal Control (210) 619-1550Business/Utilities (210) 619-1100City Manager (210) 619-1000City Secretary (210) 619-1030Civic Center (210) 619-1600Customer Care/311 (210) 619-1000Economic Development (210) 619-1070EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300Human Resources (210) 619-1150Information Technology (210) 619-1180Inspections (210) 619-1750Marshal Services (210) 619-1666Municipal Court (210) 619-1500Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1200Public Affairs (210) 619-1630Public Library (210) 619-1700Public Works (210) 619-1800Records (210) 619-1000Website schertz.com

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***Meeting locations may change, for up-to-date information visit

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THURSDAY, 2Transportation Safety Advisory Council, 5:30 PM,Council Chambers Citizens Police Academy Alumni, 7:00 PM – Police Dept

MONDAY, 6Library Advisory Board, 7:00 PM—Library

TUESDAY, 7City Council, 6:00 PM,Council Chambers

WEDNESDAY, 8Planning & Zoning, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers

THURSDAY, 9Schertz Economic Development Corporation, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers

MONDAY, 13Buffalo Valley Youth Association, 6:00 PM, 401 Oak St

TUESDAY, 14City Council, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers


FRIDAY, 24Christmas Eve Observed,City Offices Closed

SATURDAY, 25MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MONDAY, 27Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 PM,Bob Andrews Room Board of Adjustments,6:00 PM – Council Chambers


FRIDAY, 31New Years Eve Observed,City Offices Closed

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