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Ralph Gutierrez Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember Rosemary Scott Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Michael Dahle Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Allison Heyward Councilmember Tim Brown Councilmember
Executive Team Dr. Mark Browne City Manager Brian James Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager Adrian Perez Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager
Mission Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community.
Vision
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Community. Service. Opportunity.
Core Values Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing. Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team.
About Our Magazine Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/ community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of 41,000 residents. Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri County area with a circulation of 15,000 copies; including 13,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 12,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants.
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CITY MANAGER To My Schertz Family: I know we are in unprecedented times. As I’m writing this, things with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation continue to evolve on a daily, even hourly basis. By the time this arrives in your mailbox, I am uncertain as to what things will look like. But what I do know is this: at the heart of all of the decisions that have been made, we have done so with keeping our community’s best interest in mind so that we can ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. While non-essential services at City Hall may look a little different for a while, please know we have a dedicated staff who are committed to serving you. We strongly encourage you to conduct city business online, by email or by phone, and we appreciate your patience with our adjustments throughout the duration of this period. As always, you can visit our website, Schertz.com, for the most up to date information. I also want to take a moment to highlight our first responders and health care providers who continue to work tirelessly to serve not only our city, but countless others. These professionals are on the on the front lines every day, away from family and loved ones. I can not thank them enough. In trying times, we may find ourselves searching for a sense of normalcy. I hope our magazine serves that purpose for you as on a monthly basis we get an opportunity to showcase our great city and the wonderful things we have going on. In this issue we feature some talented youth who have excelled in their area of sports. We also highlight two of our long-term employees who have served our community for two and three decades. Esther Mendoza has served faithfully in the Police Department for 20 years and Jimmy Hooks has been a key member of the Public Works team for 30 years. We salute them for their dedication and commitment to the City. The 2020 Census continues, with the Census Bureau trying to get as many people as possible counted during this month. Folks will have the option of responding online this year, which is a new feature. We strongly encourage everyone to be counted. I am so proud to be part of our great City, and I want everyone to remember we are all in this together. We must remain united during these challenging times and in doing so we will get through this together.
APRIL 2020 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Devan Flores Communications Manager Madison Porras Marketing & Communications Specialist _________ Contributing Writers
Linda Klepper, Devan Flores, Madison Porras, Sarah Gonzalez, Stacey Lovett, Suzanne Williams, Caolan O'Gorman, Brady Davis, Cary Corbin, Bobby Briggs
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Devan Flores, Madison Porras, Stacey Lovett, Anna Kraft, Dan Miller, Cecilia Valencia, Jennie Becka, Bobby Briggs, Amey Szanto Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © City of Schertz, Texas The editorial office of Schertz Magazine is at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. Call (210) 619-1630 / Fax (210) 619-1619 Website is Schertz.com
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ON THE COVER John Paul II girls soccer players celebrate after being named the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division III Soccer State Champions.
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Rallying and Running for Cancer Research The former Wilenchik Walk For Life in remembrance of the late Schertz Councilman Tony Wilenchik grew into the new Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K Run this year. Having raised over $175,000 in donations for cancer drug discovery and development in the past decade, this event has upgraded to an all-out pep rally for the unwavering support in collecting research funds for the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. This year’s event included support by representatives from the UT Health San Antonio’s Institute for Drug Development, the late councilman’s family and friends, and over 200 community members who gathered at Pickrell Park to complete the course in honor of all who have fought and are currently fighting this battle. The change of location from Schertz Parkway allowed participants to gather and cheer on the cause with the most spirited team receiving an award. Race categories included chip-timed 5K Run, a Kids 1K run, costumed team 5K walk, and a virtual runner experience for those who could not attend in person but ran in spirit. 100% of the race proceeds are donated, and we would like to thank our sponsor H-E-B and all those who participated for making this event a success year after year.
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THE INDIVIDUALS WHO PLACED AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL 1K AND 5K ARE AS FOLLOWS: OVERALL 5K WINNERS
5K CHIP-TIMED RUN
Ralph Gutierrez 0:23:25 / Kyllysta Dawkins 0:23:28 / Daniel Oakes 0:23:30
Ages 2-19: Female
Sophia Bennett 27.00 / Gianna Hernandez 27.03
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Declan Dawkins 0:29:54
Ages 20-29: Female
Larissa Coleman 0:29:38 / Anneka Dahle 0:37:26
Ages 20-29: Male
Daniel Oakes 0:23:30
Ages 30-39: Female
Antonnette Morales 0:28:19/ Kasie Tankersley 0:28:22 / Jennifer Hattaway 0:29:44
Ages 30-39: Male
Carlos Rincon 0:27:03 /Neetu Kaushik 0:40:23
Ages 40-49: Female
Adria Filla 0:30:20 / Jennifer Gambles 0:40:16 /Colleen Hamilton 0:51:32
Ages 40-49: Male
Chuck Cyr 0:31:37
Ages 50-59: Female
Linda McCumbers 0:23:36 /Heide Tarrillion 0:28:31 /Kelli Johnston 0:37:15
Ages 50-59: Male
Scott Friedeck 0:24:07 /Jeff Marquez 0:27:40 /Jack Bluebird 0:35:33
Ages 60+: Female
Rita Tabernier 0:54:56
Ages 60+: Male
Jeff Harmon 0:33:31 /Joe Tavernier 0:54:54
KIDS 1K RUN Ages 7 and under: Female
Aislyn Sullivan 3:13 / Lydia Aponte 3:16 / Madelyn McHaney 4:03
Ages 8 - 13: Female
Autumn Hagan 3:12 /Ava Aponte 3:13/ Braylee Wise 4:46
Ages 8 - 13: Male:
Kaidon Cason 3:00 /Elijah McHaney 4:13
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Fathers and Daughters Dance the Night Away The Schertz Civic Center was transformed into an aquatic wonderland for the second annual Daddy Daughter Dance. This year’s ‘Under the Sea’ theme brought to life the magic of mermaids and their underwater wonder as more than 475 attendees came dressed and ready to make memories on the dance floor. The DJ spun an evening full of favorites from Disney tunes to dance hits while guests enjoyed refreshments and activities. Photo booths captured the smiles and sweet moments of the night and craft tables were set up for fathers and daughters to create commemorative treasure boxes together. A special thanks goes out to Alligator Dental for volunteering their time and efforts towards making this event a success as well as the amazing Parks & Recreation team. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
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Long-Time City Service Recognized 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. Esther Mendoza and Jimmy Hooks were recognized at the February 11 Schertz City Council meeting. Congratulations to Esther for her 20 years and Jimmy for his 30 years of commitment to the City of Schertz.
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ESTHER MENDOZA Esther started working for the City on November 1, 1999. She worked in Municipal Court for approximately 4 years then moved over to the Police Department where she’s been since then as the Senior Administrative Assistant. Esther was born and raised in Santa Rosa, New Mexico and grew up with four brothers and one sister. She has three daughters, Melissa, Monica, and Michelle and has two beautiful grandchildren, Olivia who is 8 and Brody who is 6. Esther loves spending time with her family and her three dogs; she is also an avid collector of M&M stuff. Esther’s office was filled with just a fraction of what she has collected over the years. Esther officially retired from the City on February 28 after her long-time employment. Police Department staff threw Esther a surprise retirement party on February 13. She will now be moving to Florida so she can spend more time with her grandkids and help out her daughter. Esther was a joy to everyone she worked with and she will truly be missed.
JIMMY HOOKS Jimmy Hooks is one of the longest-tenured employees at the City of Schertz. He began his career with the City of Schertz in December 1989 as a Service Man I and was promoted to Service Man II 6-months later. He moved up the chain and was promoted to Foreman, Public Works Inspector, Environmental Water
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Quality Supervisor, Public Works Superintendent, and then Assistant Public Works Director. He served as Interim Public Works Director until the new Public Works Director Suzanne Williams came on board in October 2019, and he now holds the position of Water and Wastewater Manager. Jimmy became the City’s first Certified Floodplain Manager in 2003 and has been designated as the City’s Floodplain Manager ever since. He holds his TCEQ certifications in water and wastewater with a B Ground Water license and a C Wastewater Operators license. He was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois and lived in Edwardsville, Illinois until he was 15 before moving to Texas where he graduated from Canyon High School in New Braunfels. Jimmy served in the Marines for a short time where he was discharged with a knee injury after his schooling as a diesel mechanic at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He came back to this area and was later hired by the City. He is married to his wife, Glenda, and they have one son Troy Hansen, who is a Police Officer in Texas City, Texas, and two daughters Nikki Hansen, who is a Schertz Animal Control Officer, and Brooke Hansen, who is a Statewide Intake Specialist II with Department of Family and Protective Services. Jimmy’s hobbies include hunting, camping, and taking cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska. An interesting fact about Jimmy is he raises large tortoises like the ones you see in the zoo. Jimmy is an incredible asset to the City and we are thankful for his dedication to serving Schertz residents.
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Bringing Awareness to Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Crime Victim Rights April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, and April 19 – 25 is National Crime Victims Rights Week. A proclamation for these designations will be given at the future Schertz City Council Meeting. Follow the City on Social Media for updates on the upcoming proclamation date. We encourage you to join us and participate in the many efforts of awareness throughout the month. To help bring awareness and prevent child abuse, the Schertz Police Department partnered with Childsafe for their annual Cardboard Kids campaign. Starting April 2 you will begin to see cardboard kids throughout the city, each one representing one of the thousands of children who suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of adults in Bexar County every year.
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Friday, April 3 is the official Go Blue Day for Texas. Thousands of Texans will wear blue, the official color of prevention, to show their support for ending child abuse. To raise awareness of rape and sexual assault, Wednesday, April 29 is Denim Day, where millions of people across the world will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence. We encourage you to wear your blue on April 3 and your denim on April 29, and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to do the same! For more information on Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month go to childwelfare.gov, for more information on Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month go to nsvrc.org, and for more information on National Crime Victims Rights Week go to ovc.ncjrs.gov.
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Flushable Wipes Not Really Flushable Despite what the labels may suggest, flushable wipes are NOT actually flushable. Many single use wipes have been tested and not one passes a flushability test. To prevent clogs in our sewer system, the City would like to remind residents that wipes should not be flushed, even if labeled “flushable” — only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed.
Flushability guidelines used by the industry are not applicable because the tests use too much force and turbulence in comparison to a real sewer where flow is calm. Real sewer conditions do not allow the wipes to break up. Legislation is currently being proposed to require companies to accurately label wipes and other products considered flushable. Right now, labeling is voluntary and as a result “do not flush” is often small and/or camouflaged on packaging.
While these products might flush down your toilet, they do not fully break down in water like toilet paper does. You should always trash, not flush, any paper product other than toilet paper. When flushed, theses items can cause blockages in the wastewater pipes of your home, your neighborhood, or at the wastewater treatment plant. The mechanical equipment at wastewater plants can become so tightly bound with wipes, that knives or wire cutters are needed to cut them off so machinery can function properly. Avoiding the flushing of these products will protect our wastewater treatment plant equipment, and will also protect our waterways by helping to prevent sewer overflows that put bacteria into our ground water and stream.
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) states “we recognize that the appeal of these products comes from the advantages they offer in effectiveness, cleanliness, convenience, and ease of use. However, how and where they are used can encourage flushing as the means for disposal which, in certain cases, is not the correct route.” We hope we can all do our part to keep our sewer system free of blockages and keep our water system clean!
Hal Baldwin Scholarship The Hal Baldwin Scholarship encourages young people to consider public service and is named after the Schertz mayor who gave 30 years of service to this city.
The scholarship may be used for tuition or other fees or expenses for any postsecondary school that is accredited by a state, regional, or national accreditation agency and is a traditional 2-4year institution or other educational institution offering courses, degrees, or other training suitable to a public service career.
As Schertz residents beginning in the 1960s, Mayor Baldwin and wife Barbara saw the city grow from 5,000 residents to more than 30,000 and become San Antonio’s largest suburban city.
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Baldwin, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, served Schertz as an assistant city manager, civic volunteer, city councilman and then mayor ( for nearly 17 years). In recognition of Baldwin’s long service, the Schertz City Council established his namesake scholarship to encourage high school seniors (public, private, or homeschooled) who are residents of Schertz to consider public service as a career path. The 2020 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.
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Big Score for Guardian Girls Soccer By: Caolan O'Gorman
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t. John Paul II Catholic High School Women's Soccer program capped a historic season by winning the state championship. The Guardians defeated Covenant School of Dallas 4-1 in the State final to claim their first state soccer title in program history. The Guardians finished the season with 14 straight victories and a 16-1 overall record, a perfect 12-0 in district play. What makes the Guardians season even more special is that the roster only has one Senior player. The Guardians are certainly a team to keep an eye on in the future. The Guardians were led by first-year Head Coach Caolan O'Gorman. Coach O'Gorman had previously coached in the highest professional men's soccer league in his native Ireland, before taking charge of the women’s program at JPII. "To win state is such a special feeling, and the girls were fantastic all year," says O'Gorman. "We are blessed at St. John Paul II Catholic High School to have such amazing students, coaches, parents, managers, trainers, teachers, and administrators."
In the previous year, the Guardians had reached playoffs but fell in the regional round and graduated seven seniors. Entering the season, the Guardians expected to earn a playoff berth. The previous year saw a talented freshmen class of players join the roster, including Emilie Rompel who scored 30 goals her freshman year. Rompel would go on to break that scoring record in the run to capture the state title, tallying 35 goals in this her sophomore year.
We want our players to be leaders and a light in the community. At JPII we always strive to form the entire person.
The Guardians started the season brightly winning 4 of their opening 5 games, including a win against 5A San Antonio Christian School. The Guardians would go on to sweep the district finishing a perfect 8-0. The Guardians played some strong attacking play in district play outscoring opponents 48-9 in the process. In the first round of playoffs, the Guardians faced Woodland Christian Academy from Houston. The Guardians came out of the blocks hot and scored 5 of their 6 goals in the first period, winning the game 6-1. In the Area round of playoffs, the Guardians played district foes Our Lady of the Hills Kerrville. The game was entertaining from start to finish, with both teams playing attacking soccer. The Guardians were clinical in front of goal with 3 goals from Emilie Rompel sealing the game 3-0. The Guardians were drawn to play against the defending state champions St. Thomas' Episcopal in the State SemiFinal. St. Thomas entered the game 18-1-1 and they were also undefeated in district play. The Guardians would win this game 3-1 behind some stout defensive work and clinical attacking play, and overcoming a rainy, cold evening in Giddings, Texas. In the State final game, the Guardians played Dallas Covenant. The Guardians controlled much of the game with their fast, attacking style of play. The game finished 4-1 in favor of JPII with sophomore Emilie Rompel scoring three goals. continued on page 24
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Coach O’Gorman credits the strong formation principles at JPII for setting the foundation for success. At the start of the year, the Guardian players wrote down the words that would describe the team they wished to become. “Cohesive” was the word that stuck and the Guardians would have a designated meeting every week to talk about their growth towards becoming the team they desired. It was during this time that the team developed a strong bond as teammates and friends which helped deliver JPII its first women's soccer state title. “These meetings improved our team. At the start, some of the players were quiet and reserved. However, by the end of the season, we had everyone on the same page communicating ideas and ways we could grow as a team," O'Gorman says.
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The Guardians would also meet to discuss their faith, starting everything they did in prayer, their faith playing a large part in their success in becoming the team they hoped to be. The school’s core virtues of humility, faith, courage, and love were embedded into the team, developing players with strong character. "We want our players to be leaders and a light in the community," comments Coach O'Gorman. "It is important to lead the players in character formation, knowing that their actions and words can create positive change in the world. At JPII we always strive to form the entire person."
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The Underdog Sport Samuel Clemens Cheer Team Finishes Top State Competition By: Brady Davis
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ive months of training and preparation. Two days of competition. Three separate routines combined into one, with only 180 seconds to bring it all together. Although they may not be on top of the list of sports that one considers when state competition is involved, the Buffalo cheer squad swiped gold as they chanted, flipped and tumbled over 70 other schools to claim their title as the best in Texas. The Fort Worth Convention Center held the Texas UIL state competition for cheer this year and brought together schools of all different enrollment sizes to battle against each other in three different routines — band chant, fight song, and crowd leading cheer. For Clemens, a 6A D2 school, their competition started on Friday, January 17 and ended on Saturday, January 18 with the cheer team being announced first overall for their division. “My freshman year we didn’t make finals, sophomore year we got 15th, junior year we got seventh and this year first,” varsity captain Ally Goldhorn said. “All the long, tiring, stressful practices were so worth it in the end, and I’m so happy I got to experience winning state champs with some of my best friends.” Clemens’ students had been back from winter break for just ten days when the cheer team topped the state competition, bringing more championship honors to the campus after a
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historic fall semester that included district championships from the varsity tennis, football, and volleyball teams, with volleyball making a state appearance for the first time ever. After just five years of the state cheer competition being introduced, the Buffaloes have brought home first place honors. “This whole entire school year, people have been making history, such as our football team and our volleyball team,” sophomore Emma Wilkins said. “So it was really fun for us to be making history in cheer.” The cheer team practiced every Monday and Tuesday from 4:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. after school for five months before the final competition and had to mix in Wednesday practices for pep rallies as well. All of this time and dedication put into training for the final competition rewarded them with the completion of their ultimate goal — to win it all. “Since we didn’t have to be at the convention center until 12:00 p.m., we were able to sleep in to make sure we perform well the next day,” senior Audrey Wistain said. “But seeing all the teams was also nervewracking because they were in the same boat we were.” In November, the cheer team participated in a benchmark competition to help them prepare for the big show in January for the first time ever. In that competition, the team did not
place well, finishing ninth out of eleven schools. They were humbled by this experience, as they made some changes to their routine to ensure a higher placement at state. “This was the first year that we actually entered a competition prior to the state competition to get feedback, and we didn’t do well at all in that competition,” Cheer Coach Heather Alonso said. “We actually took one of the routines and just threw it away in November, redid it, and took it to the state competition. We got first in that actual routine, so that was really exciting.” All of this time spent together brought the team closer together and increased the morale and camaraderie of the cheer squad. From seniors to sophomores, love was passed around and pushed the team to be better for each other, not just themselves. “I’ve become really close with all of the cheerleaders because of this, and we’ve become more of a family,” junior Bailey Roberson said. “It’s insane knowing that people know who we are and constantly having people come up to me to congratulate me who I don’t even know. It’s a great feeling.” Jessica Klinge, the cheer team’s booster president, had the task of supervising and delegating booster business including fundraising, as well as chaperoning events and generating support for the team. Her daughter Camry was on the team that took home gold, and she emphasized that it was so special to see her win after her two sisters were on the team in years prior. This proud feeling and the excitement of watching her child win at the state competition was probably felt by many parents supporting the cheer team throughout the competitive season. continued on page 28
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“I’m so proud of them, especially for our seniors that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for the past four years,” Jessica Klinge said. “All the hard work paid off. The team always wants to win State, but you know there are so many squads competing against you. You could see how bad the team wanted it, and they went there and gave it their all. You could see it in their performance, they were super spirited and sharp. This is what sideline cheer is all about.” Now that the year is over, the graduating seniors look ahead to their future endeavors while all the cheerleaders left behind look to pick up the reigns and take the team back to the top. Coach Alonso’s focus is on placing with a higher score than the team has earned over the past three years more than it is to win, to set them up for success as best as possible as they approach the division one tier due to Clemens’ increasing population. “We have to stay focused,” Coach Alonso said. “It doesn’t matter if we’re division one or division two, we want to break the score of 90. Over the past three years, we’ve been in the 80s, around 88-89. In division one, they had a 95. Our goal is to break 90 because I don’t want to focus on being number one or saying that we have to be champs again because I don’t think that sets us up for success. We’re going to make this routine better, and we’re going to focus on that score.”
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The 10th annual Selma/Schertz Salute to Service Members 5k brought over 450 participants and 120 volunteers together to raise funds for Operation Comfort – a local non-profit serving wounded service members, disabled veterans, and their families. The charity promotes community involvement to aid in recovery and the local community showed up in full force to participate and cheer on everyone involved. The Bluebonnet Palace hosted the event providing an entertaining post-race atmosphere with live music, food, and drink but the real ambiance of the day was the camaraderie and support for those journeying on a much bigger road to recovery. A large part of the race included an adaptive ambulatory category – a touching reminder of what lies at the core of this cause and one which included the first adaptive sports program of cycling that the charity implemented in 2005. In addition to providing the experience of independent rehabilitation through hand trikes, recumbent, and tandem bikes, Operation Comfort offers
the opportunity for other programs such as yoga, aquatics, sled hockey, woodworking and other adaptive sports clinic and events throughout the year. In addition to all the participants, their families, and volunteers a number of local sponsors came together to aid in making this event a success. A huge thank you goes out to Gunn Automotive Group, Argo Group, Baptist Health System, The City of Selma, The City of Schertz, Blue Bonnet Palace, H-E-B, LeapFrog Promotions, San Antonio Rampage, O'Haver Contractors, Action Bikes, Ben E. Keith Foods, R & R Construction, Schertz Bank & Trust, Orange Theory, Sprint, Abundant Solar, Armstrong Vaughn & Associates, Broadway Bank, Dutcher Phipps Crane & Rigging, Eagle Print, Keller Material, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. More information on Operation Comfort can be found at OperationComfort.org.
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Five Local Young Men Earn Eagle Scout Award
Over the last 6 months, there have been five local young men who have earned their Eagle Scout Awards. The Boy Scouts of America's highest rank is the Eagle Scout. This prestigious award is widely recognized throughout the country even by those who aren't familiar with the requirements. Becoming an Eagle Scout takes perseverance and work. We are incredibly proud of our local Boy Scouts for their hard work and determination to achieve this distinguished award.
SPENCER BEHUNIN Spencer attends Samuel Clemens High School and has played the clarinet in the marching band for the last several years. He enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and sharing his musical talents. He has two brothers and two sisters. Spencer is the second oldest in his family, with his older brother completing his first year in college this year. He enjoys doing kind things for his younger siblings. His Eagle project was building large garden boxes for the community gardens. These gardens help raise food for less fortunate in the community and the food is used locally to help feed the hungry.
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BENJAMIN BRIGGS Benjamin attends Steele High School. He enjoys physics, math, and various science courses. He is on the track team and runs the 800-meter. Benjamin is heading on a 2-week service trip in June with other youth to help build a medical facility or school in Ecuador. Ben has three sisters and one brother. Ben is the second oldest and enjoys time with his family playing board games, video games, travel, piano, and spending time with his cousins. Ben's Eagle Project was taking several weeks gathering donated items for local refugees and delivering them to the refugee center. He was able to gather several packets of requested/needed items for babies and their mothers.
NATHAN ROBERT ATKINSON Nathan attends Samuel Clemens High School. Nathan plays in the drum-line for the marching band, and he enjoys spending time with his friends and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. Nathan is the only child in his family. He works at a local grocery store and enjoys interacting with people there. Nathan
enjoys basketball, scatterball, ultimate frisbee, music, travel, participating in service opportunities, and working together as a family to overcome obstacles. Nathan's Eagle project was putting on a 2-week basketball camp at the local YMCA to teach youth K-4th grade the basic dribbling, defending, rebounding, and shooting skills needed to play basketball.
MATTHEW BASTIAN Matthew Bastian attends a local charter school and has had some home schooling as well. His father is a pilot in the USAF, and he and his family are planning to move to Colorado next summer. Matthew has high-functioning autism, but manages himself very well and is able to accomplish his various goals despite any additional challenges. He has a younger brother and a younger sister. He enjoys video games, caring for his cat, and interacting with others. He also spends much time reading various books and is always learning something new. Matthew has a fondness and kind heart for animals. His Eagle project was creating dog beds for the dogs at the animal shelter.
SETH VAN WINKLE Seth Van Winkle attends Steele High School and will be graduating high school this year. He is the second oldest in his family and has three sisters. Seth enjoys being out in nature, specifically exploring areas he's never been before, hiking, camping, and cooking outdoors. He recently planned and led a small group on a 20+ mile hike. He also is a creative engineer and is able to make unique crafts. Seth has an extensive knife collection, enjoys interacting and planning activities for his youth group, excels in math and science classes, and plans to become a mechanical engineer in the future. Seth's Eagle Project was labeling various drains throughout the City of Cibolo and Schertz to help protect local wildlife.
Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club Encourages Higher Education The Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club is offering scholarships to high school seniors, to encourage higher education or training and assist the applicants’ achievement of personal goals. The Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club works as a service club organization and partners with the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Foundation to raise money for worthy local causes such as this scholarship program. Up to five scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible students must be currently enrolled high school seniors (including home-schooled students), have a graduation date in May or June of 2020 and live in Schertz or Cibolo. All applications must be postmarked or received on or before Tuesday, May 5. For more information and to complete the application, go to e-clubhouse.org/sites/schertzcibolo/ calendar.php
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From a young age, Rose Garden Elementary First Grader Dawson Szanto has been an ambitious kid with many interests. Dawson, the son of Rose Garden Music Teacher Amey Szanto, has racked up many accomplishments in just a few years. Most recently, Dawson was selected as the winner of the “Carnival of the Animals Poetry Contest”, presented by the San Antonio Symphony. On January 29, 2020 he was invited to read his poem on stage at the Young People’s Concert at East Central High School. Dawson has appeared in productions put on by the Clemens High School Theatre, San Antonio Youth Ballet, New Braunfels Theatre Company, and more. In addition to these local accomplishments, Dawson has also received many performance-related credits to date. On February 29, he appeared on HBO’s Sesame Street during a segment titled “11 Balls.” For several years, he has also voiced the baby on the educational Mike and Mia YouTube Channel. We are so proud of our talented local youth, and we wish Dawson and incredibly bright and big future!
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7th Annual Hanson Aggregates Food Drive for RACAP postponed For the past six years, Hanson Aggregates – Servtex Quarry has organized a food drive every spring that collects thousands of pounds of food for the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP), a Schertzbased food pantry serving our area. Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Servtex Quarry is postponing this community-wide effort and will reschedule as soon as possible. In the meantime, Servtex Quarry is donating food and funds to help RACAP feed people in need during this time. To help, please go to www.racap.org to learn more.
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CENSUS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that everyone is counted.
Everyone counts. The census counts every person living in the United States once, only once, and in the right place.
It’s about fair representation.
It’s in the Constitution.
Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.
The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The first census was in 1790.
It’s about $675 billion.
It’s about redistricting. After each decade’s census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts.
The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities are based on census data.
Taking part is your civic duty.
That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs.
Completing the census is mandatory: it’s a way to participate in our democracy and say “I COUNT!”
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Census data are being used all around you.
Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices, and stores, which create jobs.
Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness. Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life, and consumer advocacy.
Real estate developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods.
Your privacy is protected. It’s against the law for the Census Bureau to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or your household. By law, your responses cannot be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics.
2020 will be easier than ever. In 2020, you will be able to respond to the census online.
You can help. You are the expert—we need your ideas on the best way to make sure everyone in your community gets counted.
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Local Athletes Commit to College Sports SAMUEL CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Breu
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Lillie Hill
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East Texas Baptist University
Kauner Porter
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Lamar University
Keion Bennett
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Blinn College
Trenton Miller
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Hardin-Simmons University
Vincente Perez
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Mary Hardin-Baylor
BYRON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL
On February 5, 2020 six student athletes from Samuel Clemens High School and nine student athletes from Byron P. Steele High School signed their letters-of-intent to attend colleges across the country on athletic scholarships. These student athletes represent four different sports. Congratulations to the following student athletes for this incredible achievement!
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Rilee Sherman
Volleyball
United States Naval Academy
Cassidy Haller
Volleyball
Our Lady of the Lake University
Jillian Fleming
Volleyball
Schreiner University
Brandalyn Dee
Softball
Texas Lutheran University
Tristen Robinson
Football
Hardin Simmons University
Daryn McKnight
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Mary Hardin-Baylor
De’Quavion Thomas
Football
Blinn College
Darnez Davis
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Howard Payne University
Maison Sharp
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Midwestern State
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April QUOTE OF NOTE
“History is not an inert recitation of facts, but a reflective task that takes us to the depths of what it means to be human.� Wilfred M. McClay
LOCAL HISTORY
On April 20, 1876, Mrs. Margertt Christian sold a strip of land to the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad that assisted the railroad gain right-of-way passage through Schertz.
TEXAS HISTORY
On April 9, 1965, the Houston Astros played the New York Yankees in exhibition baseball in the Astrodome, the first event in the new domed stadium.
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