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City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Cedric Edwards Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Angelina Kiser Councilmember Bert Crawford Councilmember

Executive Team Brian James Acting City Manager Dudley Wait Executive Director Kyle Kinateder Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager

Mission Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community.

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Core Values Treat others the way you would want to be treated Do the right thing De the best you can Work cooperatively as a team

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 38,000 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.

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Schertz Teen’s Talents Prove to Be ‘En Pointe’

Piano Prodigy Has Sharp Future

VOLUME 34 ISSUE 9 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Melissa Geedman Communications Manager Devan Flores Marketing & Communications Specialist _________ Contributing Staffers Erin Matlock Civic Center Manager Mary Spence Events Manager

Melissa Geedman H

appy Fall, y'all. Well it's almost Fall, which means the summer is nearly behind us, and we can start looking forward to festive happenings and celebrations. Speaking of celebrations, I hope Schertz is ready to party because we’re recognizing 60 years of incorporation this September, and we’re celebrating with two back-toback days of fun. The elements offered at this event will entertain all and promises fun for every age. Be sure to mark your calendars for SchertzQ: Schertz Turns 60 and all of the other exciting events taking place this month.

Not only is September one of my favorite months of the year, but it’s also one of my favorite issues to do. This issue in particular has exciting artistic elements that are worth bragging about from community members and organizations.

It’s truly unbelievable what unique talent is all around us in Schertz! Discover our featured articles this month where three varying arts come to life in the community and across the nation. You’ll

notice on the cover a very talented young lady, Morgan Barton, who has not only a talent for ballet, but her passion for the dance, her love of the art as well as her hard work and perseverance put forth to excel at it has taken her places at such a young age. Also featured in this issue is the Fotoseptiembre photography exhibition that is coming to the Schertz Civic Center for the first time ever and a young pianist who has shared her talent of music across the country. I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I do.

“And all at once summer collapsed into fall.”

We would like to wish everyone a safe back to school start with much success. There is a lot to be thankful for in Schertz, to include wonderful academics, talented athletes, successful businesses, and a city that strives to provide quality service for all. Enjoy this month’s issue and all details within.

Cheers, Melissa Geedman Communications Manager

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Melissa Geedman, Devan Flores, Elizabeth Bertoia, Sarah Gonzalez, Linda Klepper, Lauren Shrum, B renda Dennis, Kira Villarreal, Stacey Lovett, Stan Leland, Mary Spence

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Register Your Neighborhood for National Night Out This year's National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 2. Now is the time to start registering your neighborhood to be included in this year's event. Teams consisting of a Council Member, Police representative, and a member of Schertz staff visit neighborhoods who register for the event. To register your neighborhood, please contact Officer Helen Lafitte at the Police Department. She can be reached at (210) 619-1264 or by email at hlafitte@schertz.com. Please provide a point of contact and where your neighborhood will be hosting their block party.

Be sure to register early to guarantee a visit.

Russ Bolton Library Mini Golf Fundraiser Russ Bolton of Library Mini Golf of Connecticut travels around the country doing mini golf events at various libraries throughout the year. The Schertz Public Library has held a library mini golf fundraiser, Tee Off for the Library, with Russ Bolton the past three summers. At the end of the year, Russ puts the names of every library's teen volunteers in a raffle for a $500.00 scholarship award.

Schertz Public Library is excited to announce that the 2018 Library Mini Golf Scholarship winner is Jade Chen, one of the Schertz Public Library's dedicated teen volunteers.

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Schertz Fire Rescue Gains Two New Apparatus TIFMAS Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine

The Schertz Fire Department was recently awarded a Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Departments awarded TIFMAS vehicles are allowed to use the apparatus for local emergency events, as well as to assist with incidents across Texas. This engine features a 750 gallon water tank and is equipped to respond to any wildland and hazardous incidents.

Schertz Fire Rescue is excited for the addition of this new apparatus which was picked up and added to the fleet on August 1.

TIFMAS was established by the Texas Legislature and provides all-hazard response with over 5,000 local firefighters. The System is supported by cities, counties and special purpose districts throughout the State and has responded to every major in-state disaster since 2008.

Zodiac Futura FC470 Fire Boat

Like many Fire departments around the country, Schertz Fire Rescue has always understood the need for a motorized boat to help assist rescue teams during water related incidents. In light of the fact that Schertz serves some of the nation’s most flash flood prone counties – Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe – a rescue boat has been on the equipment wish list for over a decade. Flash flood assets have been available to the fire department through the support of the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC), the San Antonio Fire Department, and the New Braunfels Fire Department; however, during flood related emergencies, those agencies can be equally affected by flooding conditions and response times can be significantly slowed.

Schertz Fire fighters have been deployed all around the state to use and develop their boat operating skills but have not been able to provide those same rescue efforts in their very own city - until now. With the overwhelming support of several community businesses and stakeholders, Schertz Fire Rescue was able to raise enough funding to purchase a new Zodiac Futura FC470 boat. This boat is capable of retrieving victims in all water conditions and sea states and will be a valuable resource in flash flooding response.

The department has been fundraising for this boat for two years and is honored to have such great support from the local business community.

The Schertz Fire Department would like to recognize Gunn Chevrolet, Walmart, and The Chamber for their generous contributions which made this equipment purchase possible. Schertz firefighters will begin to utilize this new piece of equipment in upcoming training exercises.

“We are very thankful to our Chamber and several of the members that helped us achieve our goal of securing a rescue boat. Flash flooding is something that often catches citizens off guard and can rapidly place people in great danger. While we remind people to turn around don’t drown, we always try to prepare for emergency responses that we may face in our area,” commented Schertz Fire Chief, Kade Long.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

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HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. Students can access live, on-demand academic help from expert tutors from 2:00 -11:00 PM.

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With HelpNow, tutors and students communicate in real time in an online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, students can use the secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit writing assignments to writing tutors any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests – including the SAT. This service also includes an Adult Learning Center, the adult learners’ version of HelpNow where users can access GED prep, U.S citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and career resources which lists popular job search links. All you need to get started is a Schertz Public Library card. Log in to Brainfuse today at main.schertzh. tx.brainfuse.com.

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AUGUST CALENDAR DID YOU KNOW THE LIBRARY HAS A GENEALOGY GROUP THAT MEETS ONCE A MONTH? The Schertz Area Genealogy group meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except the month of July, at the Schertz Public Library. The meetings are held from 6:30 - 8:00 PM with guest speakers or general discussion about worldwide genealogy research. Everyone is invited to attend.

ANNUAL LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR

Join us Saturday, September 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM for our 3rd Annual Local Author Fair. This event will showcase several local published children’s and adult authors. Selected authors will share a little about their work and themselves. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with and purchase books from the authors.

LIBRARY TEEN VOLUNTEERS

We have a variety of opportunities for teens (13-17 yrs) to help the library provide its many services to the community. Some of the opportunities include shelving and organizing materials, helping with craft preparation, and providing assistance with youth programming. The library is a great place to work on service hours required for school. Some volunteer opportunities require a 6-8 week commitment. If interested pick up an application at the library or print one from the library’s website. The Fall 2018 application is due

by Friday, October 5.

READING BUDDIES

The library book club meets the second Thursday of each month in Library Meeting Room 1. On Thursday, September 13, join us for a discussion of Home by Toni Morrison beginning at 1:30 PM. Pre-registration is not required.

Are you looking for a fun reading experience for your child? Do you want extra reading practice in a one-on-one setting for your 1st–3rd grader? Then check out the Reading Buddies program at the Schertz Public Library! Reading Buddies is a five-week program starting Wednesday, October 3 at 4:30 PM. Visit the children’s help desk for more information, questions, and an application. An application is required to participate in the Reading Buddies Program.

Applications are due by Saturday, September 22.

MEDICARE 101 PRESENTATION WITH VIBRANT USA

SCHERTZ LIBRARY FOUNDATION RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

THE BOOKENDS AFTERNOON BOOKCLUB

A representative from Vibrant USA, an insurance company that specializes in Medicare insurance, will be at the library Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 PM. This is a free educational session on Medicare benefits. Pre-registration is not required.

BEGINNING SCRAPBOOKING CLASS

Local resident, Kristin Friesenhahn will be teaching a beginning scrapbooking class at the library on Monday, September 24 at 12:00 PM. This session will be informational, so the only supplies you will need are a notebook and writing utensil. Students will learn everything they need to know about scrapbooking in a couple of hours. This program is for adults 18+.

WELLMED PRESENTATION

The local WellMed Medical Group will be doing informational presentations and free screenings at the library periodically throughout the year. On Monday, September 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM the doctors from the clinic will be presenting at the library.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. More details about the program are available at schertzlibrary.org.

The Schertz Library Foundation is looking to recruit enthusiastic members. The Foundation assists the Schertz Public Library to achieve best-in-class service to Schertz and surrounding communities by providing resources over and above their annual budget. With the fundraising efforts of the Library Foundation, the library was able to purchase an additional $5,000 worth of eBooks and last year the Foundation raised enough money to upgrade all ten of the library catalog computers to iPad technology. If you are interested in fundraising and want to help make our library an even better place, please stop by and complete an application.

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A Growing Community Over the last five years, the City of Schertz has invested in a number of new parks, additional public safety positions, and is currently working towards the completion of Fire Station #3 in order to best serve the rapidly growing community.

As more residents and businesses move to various areas of Schertz, City employees are tasked with providing services to residents in a larger square mile radius. As a result, drive times and fuel costs have increased, demonstrating a need for additional city resources to maintain services across the city.

During this time of growth, residents have also expressed the desire for expanded services in a number of areas. The turnout for the first Movin on Main event this past April is a testament to the efforts the city has put forth in providing additional recreational opportunities.

The City held a Community Shred Day event, and with the demand for this service, along with the overwhelming turnout, a second Shred Day was scheduled in May. The Schertz Public Library has also seen some exponential growth, having experienced a circulation record high this past July. While these programs and events are gaining popularity and are in high demand, there are costs associated with these services in terms of dollars and staff time.

While the City has been focused on keeping up with growth and community expectations, there has not been the funds nor the focus on ongoing maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure, such as facilities, streets/sidewalks, and parks. The lack of funding and attention to these items has become apparent and will only become more so if the City doesn’t take steps to break the cycle and make these items a higher priority.

Based on feedback from the 2016 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, maintenance of streets and sidewalks ranked the highest on where the City should begin planning for future investments. Maintenance and appearance of existing City parks fell just behind the importance for adding hike and bike trails, adding recreation programs and adding additional parks. Ultimately, residents would like to see a focus on adding infrastructure to keep up with the growth while maintaining the quality of existing facilities.

The City has already begun making improvements to roadways and infrastructure across the city. Drivers on Schertz Parkway may have noticed recent repairs to the small retaining wall on Schertz Parkway near Maske Road and may have also seen Public Works staff restriping crosswalks around school zones to keep kids safe while commuting to school. Additionally, staff has addressed infrastructure repairs; some of the City’s older buildings with deteriorating roofs often experienced leaks and have recently undergone roof replacements. The Parks Department has actively been updating community parks, to include the refresh of the Wendy Swan Pool.

Growing communities are inherently faced with the challenge of keeping up with new growth while maintaining existing infrastructure and facilities. Schertz is no exception, and City staff will continue to work to find the appropriate balance.

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Schertz Deploys Three Firefighters to California Wildfires Three Schertz firefighters are among the nearly one hundred from Texas who were sent to battle wildfires raging in California.

On August 8, Schertz Fire Lieutenants Carl Schultze and Mack Melancon and firefighter Patricio Wilson departed on a fourteen- day deployment with a Type 6 engine, a vehicle that can be used for structure and wildland fires.

Schertz,” commented Schertz Fire Chief, Kade Long. “This was a difficult time for California and we knew it was going to take several days or weeks before they got those fires under control. There were several California Fire Departments that responded to Texas during last year’s Hurricane response so we were excited to help them in their time of need.”

Along with Schertz, the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, TIFMAS, deployed seventeen firefighters and five engines (and one command vehicle) from ESD3 at Canyon Lake, San Antonio Fire Department, and District 7 to assist with the Mendocino Complex fire in the Mendocino National Forest. Twenty-five state engines and ninety-seven firefighters from over thirty-two state fire departments were also deployed to California.

TIFMAS, the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, was established by the Texas Legislature and provides allhazard response with over 5,000 local firefighters. The System is supported by cities, counties and special purpose districts throughout the State and has responded to every major in-state disaster since 2008.

“TIFMAS fire agencies were requested to aid in its first out-of-state deployment, and it was an honor to be able to send aid from

We are very glad to have our Schertz firefighters home safely and thank them for their service.

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CRESCENT BEND BIRDING WALK

Join us at Crescent Bend Nature Park for the next Birding Walk on Tuesday, September 18 from 7:30 – 10:30 AM. Meet in the first 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.

STAR PARTY

Come out to Crescent Bend Nature Park on Saturday, September 29 from 7:30-10:30 PM to explore the Texas night sky and view the planets, constellations, and satellites. Volunteers from the San Antonio Astronomical Association will be on hand with their telescopes to share their knowledge with you.

Bring a red infrared flashlight or make your own, dress for the weather, and bring a chair. Be respectful of volunteers and their equipment and ask before touching. Keep your voices low and enjoy the evening… the stars are the show for the night!

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DISCOVERY NATURE SERIES

The Nature Discovery Series is back for the Fall! 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 elementaryaged children, but older and younger siblings are welcome too. Texas Master Naturalist volunteers will lead the themed programs held at 10:00 AM at Crescent Bend Nature Park, and the program is free.

Upcoming 2018 dates and topics are: Oct. 6: Discover Early Texans Nov. 3: Discover Geology

PAWS IN THE POOL

The dog days of summer are still hanging on so it’s time to get your pup’s paws in the pool and cool off!

Join us on Saturday, September 8 at Pickrell Park Pool from 12:00 – 4:00 PM for this special event for dogs and their owners. Admission is $3 per person (cash or check only) and two dogs per person are allowed.

All dogs must be on a leash outside the pool facility and must wear a collar they can swim in. Owners must show proof of dog vaccinations at gate and clean up after their dog. Any aggressive dog will be asked to leave. The small dog area is in the wading pool, and the large dog area is in the main pool. Bring your lawn chairs and dog toys. Concessions will be available for purchase from Reggie's Hot Dogs and Cori Jean Ice Cream.

MARY WHITFIELD BURKS PARK GRAND OPENING

Mary Burks overwhelmingly was congratulated by her lovely family, community members, City Staff, the Mayor and City Council at the official grand opening of Mary Whitfield Burks Park on July 26. Be sure to check out the park located along Schertz Parkway.

Call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at (210) 619-1850 or come by the office at 10 Commercial Place, Building #1, Schertz, TX 78154.

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Daniel Pequeno Receives 20 Year Service Pin Schertz City employees who have dedicated their service to the City for over 20 years have the honor of being recognized in front of City Council. At the August 14 City Council Meeting, Daniel Pequeno was recognized for his 20 years of commitment to Schertz.

Daniel was born in New Braunfels but has lived his whole life in Schertz. He attended Schertz Elementary, Dobie Middle School, Corbett Junior High, and Samuel Clemens High School. At Clemens, he competed in art shows and won a few awards there.

While Daniel has been part of the Public Works Department since he began his career in May 1998, he actually started out in the Water Department as a Serviceman I for the first 8 years. He then transferred to the Drainage Department when they had an opening and has been in this division for the last 12 years. As a Drainage Worker II some of Daniel’s responsibilities include running heavy equipment and tractors, mowing ditches and rights of way, and repairing ditches.

Daniel has been married for 20 years to his wife, Amanda and has two daughters. His oldest, Dominique, is 19 and attends Midwestern State University. His youngest, Trinity, is 17 and is in the 11th grade.

Daniel enjoys helping his dad rebuild his 1978 Chevy truck that he bought new back in 1978. He is also helping his brother restore a 1981 Z-28 Camaro. Daniel likes barbecuing and spending time with his family and good friends, and loves classic cars.

Schertz would like to thank Daniel for everything he does for our community, and we look forward to many more years.

General Election November 6 The City of Schertz will be holding its General Election on November 6, 2018 for the purpose of electing Council Members in Place 6 and Place 7 for a three-year term, from November 2018 to November 2021.

Early voting by personal appearance will begin on October 22, 2018 and ends November 2, 2018. Early voting locations will be posted on Schertz.com.

Locations and times can also be found at: • For Comal and Guadalupe County co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/ • For Bexar County bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department The last day to submit voter registration application in time to vote at the November 6, 2018 election or for requesting a transfer of registration is October 9, 2018.

Early Voting and Election day locations will also be published by precinct at the above sites.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Secretary’s office at (210) 619-1030.

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Schertz Fire Promotes Battalion Chief The Schertz Fire Department has promoted Lt. Clint Williams to Battalion Chief. A promotional ceremony was held on Monday, August 20.

Williams has been with the department for 14 years. He started as a firefighter and was promoted to Fire Apparatus Officer (FAO) during the department's first ever FAO testing back in 2007. Clint was promoted to Lieutenant and spent the last 9+ years in that role. Throughout his career, Clint has switched between A-shift and C-shift; he'll begin his Battalion Chief role on C-shift.

Clint has spearheaded many programs and operations for the Schertz Fire Department. During his time as FAO, he initiated the first Pump Operations Chart and assisted with making the Combined Emergency Services Organization (CESO) Special Operations Team and Schertz Special Operations team. Later he took over as the second ever Special Operations Team Leader, started the CESO Rapid

Intervention Team (RIT) program, and assisted Schertz Fire's Lt. Hollick with developing and teaching the RIT skills to all the area fire departments, including Schertz.

Clint's career has grown his skill set, having completed more technical rescue certifications than anyone at Schertz Fire. He is certified in Wildland and All-hazards response with the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), RIT, Hazmat Tech, Advanced Swift Water rescue, and many more.

"I’m looking forward to my new position; it will give me a bigger platform to help the city and community," stated Williams.

“We are certainly excited to see Chief Williams take on his new leadership role in our department. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new position. I look for Clint to bring new ideas to the table as we continue to expand our special operations response capabilities,” commented Fire Chief, Kade Long.

Clint's free time is spent playing and watching his kids; spending time with his beautiful wife; being entertained by sports; and hunting, fishing, and working.

Please join the City in congratulating Battalion Chief, Clint Williams for his accomplishment.

Fotoseptiembre Comes to Schertz By: Stan Leland

F

otoseptiembre is a photography exhibition hosted in multiple locations around the San Antonio area. Since its inception in 1995, Fotoseptiembre has retained its south Texas roots but now has grown to include a national and international cast of photographers. San Antonio is sometimes described as a “Big Little City”; large and cosmopolitan but at the same time intensely local and community centered. The Fotoseptiembre exhibition is the same way. This year’s exhibition will be held in 25 different venues in the San Antonio and surrounding area, ranging from museums, art galleries, and universities to our very own Schertz Civic Center.

The Schertz Photographic Society (SPS) will host not only their first public gallery exhibition but it will also be an officially sanctioned Fotoseptiembre event. Seventeen SPS members have chosen

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to display their photography in the month long show that lasts from September 1 to 30. The Schertz Civic Center, located at 1400 Schertz Parkway, will become the show place for 60 photographs representing nine different categories: Landscape, Motion/Action, People, Flora, Travel, Night photography, Macro, Enhanced, and Animals.

The photos displayed have been curated by not only the Fotoseptiembre organization but also the City of Schertz. Victor Watson, the exhibition organizer and SPS founder, said, “The city wanted the broadest participation possible for the exhibition.

Consequently the exhibition is “G-rated” so families with children can enjoy the collection.”

Amanda Dominguez of Digital Pro Lab was instrumental in guiding the SPS through the Fotoseptiembre process. She also provided classes for the membership on post processing images, printing the images, and assisting in paper selection for the gallery displays.

Some may consider a photography or art exhibition just a walk-byand-look experience with the occasional lingering at a pretty image. This exhibition, however, has a more interactive aspect that encourages the viewer to see more than just a pretty picture. In the words of Fotoseptiembre, “when a photograph captures our attention, the artist generally has deliberately used certain elements to evoke an emotion and lead the viewer’s eye into the picture. For example, there could be a compelling subject, the photograph could tell a story, the photographer could have used color in a dynamic way, or the overall composition could create a mood or feeling. When browsing through the photographs in this exhibit, visitors are encouraged to explore why photographs move them and the role impact and technique play in their response to what they are viewing.”

On Sunday, September 9 from 1:00 4:00 PM a “Meet the Artists” reception will be held at the Civic Center.

Refreshments and finger foods will be served, and it will give everyone the chance to talk with the artists about their photographs and their craft.

In addition to the meet and greet, a free one hour class on portrait photography will be taught by Tim Babiak of Exquisite

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Photography in Austin, an internationally recognized photographic artist. The class is open to anyone and it will give visitors a glimpse into what is available as a member of the SPS. Membership in the SPS opens the door to a wealth of information, opportunity and encouragement. The Society was started in 2012

by Victor Watson. At the time, he had been driving from Schertz to the Dominion area to be a part of a photography club. While driving home from a meeting he thought, “We need a club in Schertz!”

Inviting eight fellow photographers, the Society began and has since grown to more than 180 members.

Every month the Society provides photo walk opportunities in different environments, and each Wednesday a skill building session is provided followed by lunch together. Almost every day of the week has some activity for learning and practicing the art of photography. Despite the large membership, the weekly classes and events usually have just 15 to 20 people involved which makes an intimidation-free learning environment. There is always opportunity for asking questions and learning from the more experienced members.

Anyone interested in the Society can start out with a 30-day free membership that gives access to all the opportunities available to paid members. After the 30 days the fee for individuals is $36/year and $60/year for a family. For more information go to meetup.com/SPS-Schertz-Tx. More information on the other 24 exhibitions that make up this year’s Fotoseptiembre can be found at fotoseptiembreusa.com/ fotoseptiembre/2018-fotoseptiembre.

Make plans to see the photographic talent that lives in and around Schertz. The Civic Center exhibition will be open Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, September 1-30.

With today’s digital cameras having automated so much of the picture taking process, it may seem unnecessary to learn about photographic technique. However, relying on the automatic settings of your expensive camera is like buying a high end stereo and setting the equalizer on all the middle settings, or buying an iPhone and ignoring all the apps. “If you want to take truly memorable pictures,” said Victor, “understanding shutter speed, aperture, and composition can take your pictures from ‘that’s nice’ to ‘Wow!’”

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Schertz Teen’s Talents Prove to Be ‘En Pointe’ By: Stacey Lovett

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allet reflects a great deal of grace and beauty through performance, and when those qualities are mirrored in a performer’s own personality – especially at a young age – it only helps to clear the pathway to the top. Fourteen-year-old Schertz ballerina, Morgan Barton, is well on her way there with a respectable resume already in her brief, yet successful, career.

At the age of 8, Morgan chose to pursue dance over soccer; watching her teacher perform on stage sparked her dream of becoming a professional ballerina herself and found out early on that she had quite the knack for it as well.

Although many of Morgan's dance peers had been dancing since the age of 3, this did not stop her from quickly excelling. In fact, just two years into her practice of ballet, Morgan's teachers quickly discovered her talents and abilities as a ballerina. That pivotal moment of discovery occurred when she danced as Fritz in The Nutcracker at age 10. From that moment on she really buckled down and focused on her technique and study of the dance, devoting a lot of time and effort to refining her talent.

Today Morgan pretty much eats, sleeps, and breathes ballet and it’s all out of her love for the dance. “I really like it because you can never be perfect at it. It’s something you can always be working on,” Morgan says. And dedicating an average of 25 hours a week to daily practice and training to achieve her dream of doing ballet professionally is paying off for her. Morgan has recently been granted acceptance to half a dozen prestigious ballet schools she’d auditioned for, and has accepted the offer to the year-round program at The Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida, to which she has also received a coveted full tuition merit scholarship.

Many of Morgan's successes haven’t come without facing challenges. Having excelled in ballet in a shorter timeline than her peers has put up a few mental blocks in her career, she admits causing her to plateau at times in building her technique, but Morgan credits her mother, Dana, with helping her over these hurdles. Morgan says, “I will be at that level at my own time. I can’t just force it – its progress that everyone has their own journey and I really had to tell myself that. My mom had to help me through it as well, and you really need the support when you’re in that situation.”

While she has found that solace in her family and teachers in her ballet studies, she also unexpectedly found that ballet has given her something in return. Morgan has dealt with some struggles in her life and credits the flow of the movement in dance and feeling the music to rebuilding her self-confidence.

This past summer she was accepted into and attended the summer intensive program at Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. Morgan credits this as another avenue which has played a pivotal role in building both confidence and technique for her in ballet.

You have to compete with yourself and strive to be better than you were yesterday.

- Morgan Barton

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It also was her first experience travelling out of state on an airplane and, besides her talents landing her the spot in the auditions, was made possible by the support of her family coming together and financing the five-week study.

As Morgan’s goal is to make a career out of ballet, either through becoming a professional ballerina or teaching, her resume thus far includes some impressive roles. She has danced with the Moscow Ballet in the Russian Nutcracker in their local performance at age 11, performed as Clara in the Nutcracker a year later, at age 13 she accepted the invitation for the Pacific Northwest Ballet summer intensive, and was also invited that year to ones with Boston Ballet, Ballet West, Bolshoi Ballet, and Ellison Ballet. She most recently came in second place at the San Antonio Dance Festival dancing under her current school with Ernesto & Catalina Garza Quinedit subsequently receiving a scholarship to Cancun’s International Ballet Festival in 2019. Alongside building up her list of accomplishments and accolades, Morgan has stayed true to her passion for ballet.

“I want dancing to be a part of my life all the time. It’s just something I find joy in doing,” she expressed. In conjunction with her solid support system of her family and her instruction at the Quinedit Ballet School of San Antonio she’s making her joy a reality, and preparing to enter this next big step in her studies.

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Piano Prodigy Has Sharp Future By: Kira Villarreal

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elah Flores is excited about her first trip to Carnegie Hall. The 14-year-old Schertz resident has been playing the piano since she was seven years old, and like most young musicians, she has dreamed of seeing the famous concert hall where so many of her idols have played. But Flores’ first visit to Carnegie Hall is particularly exciting, as she will be visiting not as a tourist, but as a performer.

On September 14, Flores will travel to New York City to join other young musicians from all over the world in a recital at Carnegie Hall featuring the winners of the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition. She participated in the competition this past April, taking first place in her age group with special honors, qualifying her not only

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for participation in the concert but for a scholarship that will partially cover her travel expenses for the event.

But long before her dream of playing in Carnegie Hall became a reality, Flores was a typical seven-year-old whose grandmother wanted her to take piano lessons. She began taking weekly lessons, but at first, she did not particularly enjoy practicing. Things changed as she was introduced to different genres of music, particularly jazz, which she really enjoyed.

Before long, Flores was practicing regularly and advancing so quickly that her parents made the decision to change studios for her to play competitively. She then began taking lessons with Dorothy Yan at the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio, where

she still studies today. She performed in her first recitals at the studio and began looking for other recitals and competition opportunities on her own. She grew to love classical music, particularly the work of her favorite composer, Edvard Grieg, and began practicing up to two hours per day.

Flores’ first competitive playing experience came when she was 12 years old. She entered the Rose Petroff competition at the Steinway Piano Gallery in San Antonio and discovered that competing was an entirely different experience than playing in a recital.

“I was more excited than nervous, but it was still pretty scary,” she remembers. “I was used to being friendly and talking to other musicians, but many of the other students

had been competing since they were six years old, and they really had their game face on. They were so serious, and they didn’t talk to anyone.”

Selah’s parents, Fred and Lucinda Flores, agree that experiencing a competition for the first time was a big change from the recitals and practices that they were used to seeing.

“The competition world was a transition for us,” Lucinda says. “Balancing those nerves, seeing the intense drive of the competitors – it was a whole different realm.”

and winning her spot at the Carnegie Hall concert.

These days, Flores keeps up an ambitious competition and practice schedule. She currently enters six or seven competitions per year and is working on extending her daily practice time to four hours. She also loves teaching other musicians, and she has begun offering lessons to beginner and intermediate-level players in her home.

Flores says that teaching has been an extremely rewarding experience, so much

Despite being new to this world, Flores took third place in her first competition, and was left with a desire to continue competing.

Seeing other students being presented with awards for their accomplishments made her determined to earn more wins of her own.

Her first big win came in early 2018 at age 13, when she entered the J.K. Hodges Contemporary Piano Competition held at UTSA and took second place out of 15 performers in her age group. “That was such a great experience for me,” she said. “I got to play on this beautiful Steinway grand piano and everything went exactly like I wanted it to. I remember it as my perfect performance.”

This past April, Flores had the opportunity to participate in an even bigger competition.

The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition was held in Corpus Christi, featuring 400 performers from throughout Texas and all over the world.

The audition process to win a spot in the competition was rigorous, including a video recording and letters of recommendation.

Flores was the only student from Schertz selected to participate. She played Chopin’s Etude in F Minor, Op. 25 #2, taking first place in her age group with special honors,

so that she is already considering it as a potential career.

“I really love teaching my students to connect with music and have fun with it,” she says.

“I’m very interested in piano pedagogy and I’m considering studying that in college.”

Though she is just starting high school, Flores is already thinking about colleges and has a short list of schools with excellent music programs both close to home and across the country. She is currently considering Baylor, UTSA, The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and of course – Julliard. She hopes to pay a visit to the latter when she visits New York for the first time next month – just one more reason to be excited about the trip.

I think that drive is really unusual and admirable in someone her age.

- Lucinda Flores, Selah's Mother At the Carnegie Hall concert on September 14, Flores will have six minutes to play a piece of her choosing, and she has selected Sonata Op.7, 1st movement

by Edvard Grieg.

When asked what excites her most about her upcoming performance, Flores cites the history of famous hall and the connection with so many great musicians past and present. “Just being able to be on that stage and realize that so many great musicians have played in that same place is pretty amazing,” she said.

Says her mother Lucinda, “My husband and I are just so amazed at Selah’s talent, and at the fact that she has found her passion so early in life. She has really driven her musical education, the competitions and the creation of her own teaching studio. I think that drive is really unusual and admirable in someone her age.”

It is this drive and determination that has served Selah Flores incredibly well so far in her young career, and it will surely bring out the best in her this September, when she steps onto one of the biggest stages in the world.

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Spielberg Classic Makes a Splash at Schertz Aquatics Center The Schertz Aquatics Center hosted the latest installment of Music and Movies in the Park screening the 1975 classic maritime thriller, Jaws. Participants of this free event put on by the Parks and Recreation Department, alongside the Schertz Family YMCA, enjoyed a night filled with shark-themed fun from underwater coral décor to a shark cage photo booth complete with shark teeth, fin props, and a dive cage. The event also helped kick off the YMCA’s Shark Week Camp – a program for area 5-12 year-olds introducing them to marine biology and conservation alongside safety swim lessons.

The staff wasn’t above having a little fun during the film as lifeguards swam through the sea of moviegoers wearing a shark fin, stirring up some shock and laughs as they floated along watching the drama unfold on Amity Island. Steel City Pops and Reggie’s Hot Dogs set up on the splash pad selling cool treats and concessions with the Schertz Area Senior Center on hand as well offering popcorn for donation during the dive-in movie. Go to Schertz.com as well as social media to keep up to date with community events and fun!

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Minions Take Over the Movie in the Park Ashley Park hosted the August Schertz Parks and Recreation Movie in the Park, bringing along Kevin, Stuart, Bob and the whole gang of Minions to the big screen along with some summer evening fun for everyone. This was the first time this venue was used for the event and proved a prime location for families walking in from the neighborhood to bring their lawn chairs and blankets as well as others traveling in to introduce them to the facilities the park has to offer. The playgrounds were a hit, letting the kids burn off that summertime energy before retreating to the lawn to watch the goofy little yellow henchmen and their adorably backwards antics. Reggie’s Dawg House was on site selling hot dogs with all the fixings and as always the Schertz Area

Senior Center provided freshly popped popcorn for $1 donation to enjoy while watching the flick. The Minion-yellow yo-yo’s donated

by Crossvine flew around the park alongside the logo Frisbees Parks and Recreation provided for all of the kids. The Music and Movies in the Park series provides area families with free summer fun along with the opportunity to experience different parks and pools around Schertz. Residents are invited to come out to the next Movie in the Park event happening in November at Pickrell Park. Be sure to follow the City of Schertz and Schertz Parks and Recreation on social media for all of the information on upcoming events in the community.

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SCUCISD Education Foundation Raises Funds for Innovative Teaching Programs The SCUCISD Education Foundation will host its annual Casino Night Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 20 from 5:30 – 10:30 PM at the Schertz Civic Center. With the generous donations and sponsorships from supporters, the foundation continually raises close to $15,000 every year at this event. Join the foundation for a night of charity and fun! Enjoy a delicious dinner served by a local catering company, partake in complimentary adult beverages, and spend your casino chips at a variety of playing tables all night long. Prizes, raffles, and silent auction items will also be available throughout the night.

The SCUCISD Education Foundation was created in 2008 when a group of like-minded community members decided to give back to the teachers of the district. Thanks to district supporters, community members, and local businesses, the foundation has raised over $260,000 for new teaching initiatives over the past nine years. Come out and support the hard-working and dedicated teaching staff and their students!

From Trash to Treasure You know what they say, "One man's trash is another man’s treasure." So go ahead, rummage through that recycle bin and head right to the craft room. Crafters of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the City of Schertz Junk Art Competition. All entries must be made from items that have served as one purpose and remade into art, for example an old sweater made into a stuffed animal, cereal box turned into a file organizer, plastic bottles into a light or even some tin turned into a sculpture. The sky is the limit.

Eligibility: Any person ages 4 and up can enter the contest. One entry per participant.

Age Categories: ∙ 4-6 ∙ 7-9 ∙ 10-12 ∙ 13-16 ∙ 17+

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A panel of judges will review entries by age category and select a finalist from each group. A Best-inShow winner will be named out of all finalists and will receive a special Plaque of Recognition.

Each category will be awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place ribbons, and all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Judging Criteria: A selection committee will review artwork submissions based on the following criteria: • Interpretation of the theme • Technical skill • Originality • Artistic appeal & design • Creativity • Level of Difficulty • Entire entry must be made from 90% re-purposed material

Deadline: All entries must be received no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 15.

Notification: Finalists will be selected and notified at the SchertzQ Event. Turn in time: 9:30 –10:00 AM at Pickrell Park under the tent. Entries must be picked up by 2:00 PM at Pickrell Park.

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Fall Ha

Schertz Area Senior Center Fall Schedule The Schertz Area Senior Center has a number of frolicking events for the remainder of 2018!

Events taking place at the Senior Center are: September 6 - Fall Senior Roadtrip (all day) September 14 - Fall Frolic Dance (6:00 – 8:00 PM) September 28 - Dominoes Tournament (2:00 – 6:00 PM) October 19 & 20 - Senior Craft Fair & Bazaar (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) November 16 - Bingo Night (6:00 – 8:00 PM) The Senior Center is located at 608 Schertz Parkway, adjacent to the Schertz Public Library & Aquatic Complex. For more information call the Senior Center at (210) 619-1970 or send an email to cathyf@ ymcasatx.org. Be sure to like the Schertz Area Senior Center on Facebook!

Saving A Hero's Place, Inc. 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament October 6

Saving A Hero's Place, Inc. will be hosting their 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament on October 6 at Pickrell Park. Proceeds go towards honoring First Responders killed in the line of duty. This event is family-friendly. Enjoy food, prizes, and a silent auction.Registration for the tournament is $50 per two person team. Check in and warm up is from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, and the tournament will kick off at 10:00 AM. For more information and to register go to savingaherosplace.org.

Comal County Fair

Guadalupe County Fair

Come enjoy five full days of bull riding, chili cooking, carnival rides, exhibits, competitions, kids activities and more at the Comal County Fair. You’ll have no problem finding entertainment at the largest county fair in Central Texas!

The Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Seguin, Texas is an October celebration of all things livestock and agriculture. With a slew of kid’s events as well as activities, like wine tasting and a IBCA State Championship BBQ cook off for the older crowds, this fair and rodeo attracts all ages.

September 25 – September 30

The Comal County Fair Grounds are located at 701 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130. Check out the full calendar of events at comalcountyfair.org/events.

For more information contact the Comal County Fair Association at (830) 625-1505 or email ccfa.nbtx@sbcglobal.net.

October 12 - 15

The Guadalupe County Fair Grounds are located at 950 S. Austin Seguin, TX. 78155. Check out the full calendar of events at gcfair.org/ fairevents. For more information contact the Guadalupe County Fair & Rodeo Association at (830) 379-6477.

Bracken UMC Fall Festival October 20

Bracken United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Festival from 4:00-6:00 PM at its 20377 FM 2252 location. The event will include games for preschool and school age children, a hay ride, train ride, bounce house, food, fundraiser, concessions, music, and a silent auction. There may be a few surprises!

For more information, call (830) 606-6717 or visit brackenumc.org.

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appenings Northeast Lakeview College BoozarFest October 20

Join Northeast Lakeview College for its first annual Boozarfest on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The event will begin with a 5K Oktoberun, a family-friendly run/walk at 8:00 AM. Boozarfest will begin immediately following the run (approximately 9:00 AM), and will include food and vendor booths, entertainment, kids games and activities, and arts & crafts. Proceeds from the event benefit student veterans, scholarships, and student clubs and organizations. This event is open to the public and admission is FREE. For more information go to alamo.edu/nlc/boozarfest.

Bracken UMC Pumpkin Patch

Mesquite Classic Open Car & Truck Show

The pumpkin patch benefits these ministries: Children, Youth, Preschool, Fall Festival, Facility Maintenance, RACAP, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Hand Bells, Children’s Choir, Adult Choir, Gospel Men, Mission & Benevolence, Evangelism, pumpkin patch itself, membership, memorials, grants, and much more!

October 20

The Randolph Masonic Lodge #1268 is holding a car and truck show in an effort to raise funds for local scholarships and teacher awards. The Mesquite Classic Open Car & Truck Show will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Pickrell Park. This event will also offer door prizes, raffles, arts and craft vendors, food vendors & more. For more information contact Corby Czajka at (210) 848-5269.

Opens September 25

Bracken United Methodist Church has a huge pumpkin patch each year. This year the pumpkin patch will run 9:00 AM to dusk from September 25 through October 31.

There will be school field trips and supervised play/learning activities available for children and groups. You can ride the patch train and the patch wagon on weekends. All sizes of pumpkins fill the large field and are for sale. Stroll through the patch, take pictures, ride the wagon, and enjoy a wonderful day on the church grounds.

For more information, call (830) 606-6717 or visit brackenumc.org.

Schertz UMC Free Halloween Festival October 31

Revolution Church Treats and Beats Fall Carnival October 27 & 28

Join Revolution Church for the Treats and Beats Fall Festival following each church service on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28. Service times are Saturday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:40 AM, and 1:00 PM. For more information go to revyourlife.com.

Schertz United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Halloween Festival on October 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The church is located at 3460 Roy Richard Dr. (FM 3009). The festival will include games, food, sodas, a family-friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and candy.

Come dressed in costume and play carnival type games appropriate for all ages. Come enjoy free hotdogs, soft drinks, popcorn, and snow cones.

For more information call (210) 658-3202.

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RACAP Holiday Applications The Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) will accept applications for the Thanksgiving/ Christmas holiday assistance program from October 1, 2018 through November 15, 2018. Thanksgiving applications will be accepted through October 26, 2018 and the deadline for Christmas is November 15, 2018. Applications from families in need of help for the holidays because of limited or no income, who are at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines, will be accepted.

RACAP is seeking financial donations to cover the cost of its Holiday Meal Basket Program. Donations from churches, businesses, groups or individuals are greatly appreciated and are being accepted now. Please make all donations payable to RACAP and designate on the check that the donation is specifically for the “Holiday Program�.

Families who reside in our zip code service areas (78108, 78109, 78124, 78148, 78154, 78132, 78233 (Live Oak only), 78247, and 78266) and meet income qualifications are eligible. Applications are available at the RACAP office, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz, starting October 1, 2018. If anyone knows of a family in need of this special assistance, have them call (210) 658-1613.

For information on how to apply or how to help, call RACAP at (210) 658-1613 or visit our website racap.org.

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Call for Crafters It is time to start on your handmade projects so they are ready to sell at the Schertz Seniors Christmas Bazaar on December 1, 2018 at the Community Center (1400 Schertz Parkway.)

Information & Reservations: Ann (210) 788-9078 Debbie (925) 956-0212

Schertz Magazine All Over the Map Bring your Schertz Magazine along during your travels and send us a high resolution photo of you and your magazine to magazine@schertz.com.

You may see your photo in an upcoming issue of Schertz Magazine!

(Above) Ann Wood went to Laura Beach, Majuro Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands with Schertz Magazine.

(Above) Doug Wiggers took his Schertz Magazine to Anderson Air Force Base in Guam.

(Above) Raul Juarez took his Schertz Magazine to Harvard in Boston, MA.

(Below) Edward and Brandee Zukowski and Mechael and Shaun Choate took Schertz Magazine on vacation to Antigua, Guatemala.

(Above) Mark and Jessica Mayes went to Blue Lagoon Island, Bahamas with their Schertz Magazine.

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LOOKING BACK

September QUOTE OF NOTE

“Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.”

Ronald Reagan

LOCAL HISTORY

Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16th, 1810) has been a day of celebration in San Antonio and throughout the Southwest for 207 years. The day celebrates the call by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla at the Mexican village of Delores to the end of Spanish rule in Mexico.

On September 16, 1825, the Republic of Mexico officially declared September 16 as its national Independence Day.

TEXAS HISTORY

On September 11, 1890, the United States War Department designated the military post at San Antonio as Fort Sam Houston in honor of General Sam Houston. Post construction began in the 1870s, becoming the largest Army post in the United States by 1899.

The First United States Volunteer Cavalry, better known as Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”, mobilized in San Antonio. In 1910, the Army’s only airplane came to Fort Sam Houston, and its flight there marked the birth of military aviation.

Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.

IMPORTANT SCHERTZ

PHONE NUMBERS Schertz City Council Mayor: Michael Carpenter

Council Members:

Mark Davis Ralph Gutierrez Scott Larson Cedric Edwards, Sr. David Scagliola Angelina Kiser Bert Crawford

(210) 619-1045

(210) 376-9141 (210) 376-9231 (210) 376-9835 (210) 566-4540 (830) 606-1130 (210) 376-9579 (210) 376-9780

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) 619-1200 Public Affairs (210) 619-1630 Public Library (210) 619-1700 Public Works (210) 619-1800 Records (210) 619-1030 Website schertz.com

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Rosh Hashanah

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Labor Day Holiday (Offices Closed)

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Library Advisory Board, 6:30 PM Schertz Public Library Rosh Hashanah

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City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Council Chambers

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City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Patriot Day

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Planning and Zoning Meeting, 6:00 PM Council Chambers

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Yom Kippur

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Committee of Committees Advisory Board Meeting, 3:00 PM, Council Chambers

Comal County Fair

Comal County Fair

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Parks & Rec Advisory Board, 5:30 PM City Hall Board of Adjustments, 6:00PM Council Chambers

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SchertzQ: Schertz Turns 60 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pickrell Park

SchertzQ: Schertz Turns 60 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pickrell Park

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Yom Kippur

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Transportation Safety Advisory Commission, 5:30 PM Council Chambers

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Animal Services Advisory Committee 1:00 PM Council Chambers

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Planning and Zoning Meeting, 6:00 PM Council Chambers

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SSLGC Meeting, 1:30 PM SSLGC Administrative Building

Comal County Fair

Comal County Fair Autumn Begins

Comal County Fair

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Economic Development Corp, 6:00 PM Council Chambers

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Be sure to go to Schertz.com for more event information. Meetings are subject to change.

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