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EDITOR
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It’s a brand new year. A time,
in which, I’ve made peace with
the past through reflection and
resolution, and now embark
on new beginnings and greater
opportunities in 2009. With the
onset of another year for which
to learn and grow both personally
and professionally, I set out to find
those people whose influence and
tenacity speak volumes about
character and truth. We’ve chosen
to spotlight many special individuals
in Schertz who are great examples
of what we should each aspire for.
The attributes of successful men
and women encompass a diverse
portfolio of qualities for which stand
out amongst a crowd.
This year I challenge each of our
readers to travel beyond your
destination, revel in the moment to
be the very best you can achieve,
in work, at home and in the
relationships you build with those
around you.
The examples of individual traits
I aspire to model after are within
each of the people we feature in this
months issue. Roy W. Richard Jr.
is the ultimate personification of a
leader. In the history of his family’s
devotion and vision for the City of
L E T T E R
Schertz, Roy Jr. continues to serve
I’m sure you’ve heard of Wilenchik’s
Walk for Life. His determination and
will to live as he battles cancer is an
uplifting and heart wrenching story of
a man this city loves and admires. Of
all the challenges we face on earth,
the community with a clear mission for strong city it is. We only exist because
the future.
Tony remains optimistic as he accepts as well. We’re moving online. Find us at
his fate fighting, making every day
count.
A Tribute to Byron Fouty, a young
19–year old soldier who died while
on duty in Iraq will always carry an
important place in our hearts. His
example of honor and duty at such
a young age exemplifies the true
sacrifice of one human being for
another.
As a new year begins, I want to
emphasize to all our readers,
advertisers, and those who support
our publication: “We could not
do this without you!” Our goal at
Schertz Magazine is to inform our
readers about what is taking place
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with residential communities sprouting
throughout the area, businesses moving in
and expanding, as many new residents call
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that lie ahead. Allow 2009 to be a
beacon of hope towards advancement
and enlightenment. As we each travel
our individual paths in life, sketch a bold
statement of who you are, display it to the
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A Legacy of Leadership
Judge Roy W. Richard Jr.
A
BY NICOLE OCHOA
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
EDUARDO ROMERO
Every family has a story to tell;
a story that contributes to a greater
good and demonstrates a profound
truth of how one man can influence
a generation of people. The Richard
Family of Schertz inspires the efforts
and foresight of a family who took
the initiative to promote a city and its
people to greater prosperity.
A Father’s Influence
In 1950, a man named
Roy W. Richard Sr. opened
a small dental office on
Main Street in the quaint
town of Schertz. For forty
years, he was known as
the city’s local dentist. Roy
Sr. believed passionately
in serving the people, and
he had a solid plan in mind
that went beyond his role
as solely a member of the
community. The vision
and leadership of Roy Sr.
led him to become Mayor
Richard in 1960 when
he was elected as the
second Mayor of Schertz.
Mayor Richard Sr. held his
position until 1972 when
he resigned to become the
majority owner of what is
now, Schertz Bank & Trust.
However, he remained
very active in the local
political arena.
The act of Mayor Richard’s
tenacity and promise to
promoting the future of the
city inspired not only the
people around him, but
it changed the dynamics
of his own family; in
particular, his son, Roy
Richard Jr., named after
him. Their relationship
was one built on a strong
foundation of closeness.
“He was my personal
hero,” says Roy Jr. “At
the time, the single most
important person in my
life.”
The Next Generation
Today, Judge Roy W. Richard Jr.,
a Justice of the Peace in Precinct
3, demonstrates his father’s same
loyalty and commitment to the
community as he strives to create
a better place for residents and
the city’s youth. Judge Richard
was born in San Antonio, but
spent his entire life in Schertz.
After graduating from what is
currently Clemens High School,
Judge Richard went on to Baylor
University and graduated from
Law School.
“I always had an interest in
history and politics,” he shares.
In 1976, Judge Richard became
the hearings examiner for State
Comptroller Bob Bullock. In
the years following, he pursued
private practice. His role in
the community extends to
many areas including lawyer,
Justice of the Peace, Economic
Development Board Member and
owner of Schertz Bank & Trust.
A Legacy of Leadership
Judge Richard is the second
generation of a political
prowess that leads Schertz into
a new frontier of possibilities. Of
the many roles Judge Richard
takes on in the community, he
parlays his expertise as Director
on the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation. “We
have a wide variety of ongoing
projects with new businesses
coming to our area,” he
remarks. “However, our goal
is to see the money we invest
returned many times over in the
best interest of the people.” As
a Judge, he’s been increasingly
involved with the school district,
handling all truancy cases and
disorderly conduct. He hopes
that through the court system,
he’s able to encourage these
individuals to correct their
behavior in a fair and firm way.
“My greatest reward is to see
these kids become productive
Making Significant Strides
Judge Richard was sworn in as
Justice of the Peace on January
1, 2003. Under the Justice of
the Peace court, his jurisdiction
oversees all fine-only criminal
cases, Justice and small
claims; however, the amount
of controversy cannot exceed
$10,000. If there is one thing any
person who walks into Judge
Richard’s court can expect,
it’s consistency. “We make
sure everyone understands
the procedures of the court
from the beginning so there
aren’t any misunderstandings,”
he explains. Judge Richard’s
court presides over both civil
and criminal cases. However,
he allows a pre-trial procedure
beforehand to help those
individuals who want to contest
their case to see if it can be
resolved without the cost of
going to trial.
Like his father, Judge Richard
exhibits both authority and
initiative as he sets out to
make substantial changes for
members of society,” he says.
Judge Richard co-chaired
the last three facility advisory
committees to assess the facility
needs of the district. “One of
the greatest investments a
community can make is in its
children,” he imparts.
Outside of the office, Judge
Richard enjoys spending time
with family and friends. “It’s a
very good life,” he remarks. All
of his children are graduates of
SCUCISD and currently attend
college. His eldest daughter
recently graduated from St.
Mary’s Law School.
As for the future, Judge
Richard’s hope is to aid in a
solid economic path for the
residents of Schertz that is built
on prosperity and continuous
growth. As he reflects on past
memories spent with his father,
he shares the joy of the two
playing golf. Fishing at the
the betterment of Schertz.
Over the years, Judge Richard
watched his father advocate
for city improvements that
would change the dynamics of
Schertz both economically and
financially. “My father began our
great path to solid economic
growth and every Mayor since
has built and improved the
foundation he established,”
says Judge Richard. The former
Mayor’s belief that local people
should profit from within their
own community led him to
acquire Schertz Bank & Trust.
“My father wanted to take funds
and put them back into the
city’s schools and organizations
to promote the city and the
quality of life for our residents,”
he asserts. Judge Richard now
takes over his father’s position
as owner of the bank. In
addition to acquiring the bank,
his father purchased a water
well site in Garden Ridge in the
1960’s, ensuring a good supply
of water for the future. Today,
FM 3009 is named after Roy W.
Richard Sr., who sadly passed
away February 1, 1990.
coast was one of their favorite
getaways. “My dad gave me a lot
of freedoms in my life,” he says. “I
didn’t ever want to let him down.”
Which is perhaps the reason he’s
spent a significant part of his life
serving others, just like his father.
The Richard family represents not
only how one family can make
a difference through hard work,
fortitude and determination; but
demonstrates how the act of
one person can inspire others
to reach above and beyond for
the people and place closest
to their heart. “I tell my children
what my dad once told me: you
only get out of something what
you put into it,” he says. “From
my father’s efforts and through
the continuity of great leaders we
have today, I continue to focus
all my energy toward establishing
and maintaining a good quality of
life for all of our citizens.”

WILENCHIK’S WALK FOR LIFE
The Courage to Live:
City Councilman Tony Wilenchik
T
There are moments in the
course of a lifetime when
we are forced to face the
unimaginable. An unexpected
turn of events can cause
upheaval to the normalcy of our
day-to-day lives, leaving with
it a question which one cannot
deny asking: why me? Those
are two words Schertz City
Councilman Tony Wilenchik
refuses to ask but, nonetheless,
are inescapable. For those who
love him, those who respect
him, admire his work, his
tenacity and will to live, one
cannot help but wonder, WHY?
Tony Wilenchik, also known
as an experienced and avid
marathon runner, has lived a
healthy, active lifestyle for more
than forty years. He’s run forty-
three marathons, participated in
the Boston marathon four times
and even ventured through
fifty mile races. But in June
2006, his life took a terrible turn
when doctors diagnosed him
with Stage-4 Leiomyosarcoma
BY NICOLE OCHOA
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY ANDRE BULLARD
cancer. He was told he only
had six to nine months to
live.
Almost two and a half
years later, Tony continues
on the fight of his life. In
the community, he serves
as an active member of
city council. He extends
his support to various
organizations educating
and advocating for cancer
research, giving of his time
and effort to his family and
friends and to the people
of Schertz, exhibiting a
true commitment to his
community and radiating a
fervor for life that inspires all
those around him. That’s why
the City of Schertz dedicates
this year’s newly inaugurated
annual cancer walk as
Wilenchik’s Walk for Life.
THE DAY THAT
CHANGED
EVERYTHING
Originally from New Jersey,
Tony spent a
significant amount of
time traveling before
making his home
in Texas. He joined
the Air Force over
forty years ago. While
stationed in Norway, he
met his wife of thirty-one
years, Valerie, who is from
England. They first came
to the San Antonio area in
1984 and, eight years later,
decided to move back to
Converse before making
their home in Schertz. After
retiring from the Air Force
in December of 1998, Tony
joined USAA. He worked
in life insurance and later
transitioned into banking
where he became a
Certified Financial Planner.
But, in 2006, everything
he’d known, suddenly took
a dramatic turn. Tony went
into the hospital for hernia
surgery. Within a couple
of days, he felt extreme
nausea and discomfort.
Doctors performed a CAT
Scan only to realize he
had stage-4 cancer found
outside the colon wall. No
other tests had revealed it
before. “It was metastatic
to the liver,” he says. “It’s
a rare cancer only found
in about nine percent of
cancers.”
Tony was left with little hope
as doctors informed him
it was non-operable and
chemo-resistant. “It was a
shock to me,” admits Tony.
“I was 170 pounds, in good
shape and healthy. I couldn’t
believe this was happening.”
There was only one
possible alternative.
He began conventional
chemotherapies. Over the
course of time, some of
the therapies worked, one
showed progress for about
eighteen weeks, while
others proved unsuccessful.
He was later referred to
the Cancer Treatment
and Research Center in
San Antonio to begin new
Phase-1 experimental
treatments. For thirty-two
weeks, the tumors began
shrinking and stabilized. In
December 2007, progress
stopped and the treatments
discontinued. After that
time, he’s undergone three
other experimental programs
that either didn’t work at all
or only showed potential for
a brief period.
Tony will soon begin the fifth
experimental chemotherapy.
“It’s difficult,” he admits
as he must patiently wait
to hear every six weeks
whether or not the tumors
are shrinking. “I’ve been
“...you
can’t give
up hope.”
able to tolerate it well
physically. But my tumors are
definitely growing,” he adds.
Up to now, doctors have
removed nine tumors from
his body. Oddly enough, he’d
only begun with five. “Tumors
pop up all over the body,” he
explains. “The ones that are
removed are done so if they
affect my quality of life.”
The root of Tony’s illness
was found to possibly be
from a toxin he may have
encountered almost forty
years ago while stationed at a
base in Vietnam. “I may have
had some kind of contact with
the herbicide, Agent Orange,”
he describes. His illness
has been determined 100%
service-connected.
It’s been two years and the
cancer continues to progress.
“The only thing that’s going
to save me is some kind of
chemotherapy to shrink or kill
the tumors,” says Tony. “They
say it’s just a matter of time
now unless they can come up
with a cure.”
A WILL TO SURVIVE
“You live life and at the time,
you don’t realize all the people
whose lives you’ve touched,”
says Tony. “When I got sick
it was astounding to my wife
and I how many people from
all over responded, called
and prayed for me. That was
tremendous. None of this has
been easy for us, but their
support has made it a lot
more bearable.”
In 2001, Tony was appointed
to city council in order to fill an
unexpired position. Since that
time, he has been re-elected
three more times; in 2003,
2005, and 2007.
“I’ve become great friends
with Don Taylor,” he shares.
“He visited me everyday in the
hospital when I was sick.”
After realizing the immensity
of his illness, Tony had to slow
down. He gave up many of his
active roles in the community
except for his position on the
city council. “I started out by
helping with city projects. I’m
here everyday as a volunteer it won’t stop Tony from Insist on answers to your
doing something meaningful being there to support and questions on the availability
for my community, which is raise awareness. “Without of new medicines. Stay active
very important to me.” research, I wouldn’t be alive mentally and physically. Don’t
today,” he shares. “Cancer give up hope and always
As a member of the city
council, Tony acknowledges
all the work they’ve
research helps keep people
alive longer. I’m a walking
believe in God,” he shares.
Tony’s uplifting message
billboard.” speaks of his strong will and
accomplished as a collective
effort. “I’m proud of the As his story continues to
audacious spirit to overcome.
In his own testament to
way we’ve handled growth inspire countless others, survive, he will forever lift the
in the city, both residential Tony remains an optimistic hearts and minds of those
and commercial, while voice for those struggling who have had the privilege to
maintaining a quality with the same heartache know him.
of life and a robust tax he and his family have
base to support our had to find the courage
services,” he says. Tony to fight through. “I would
recently celebrated seven tell someone like me,
years on the council this you can’t give up hope.
past December; by far, You need to be proactive
longer than any other on the Internet. Educate
councilperson. “I’m no yourself. Talk to your doctor.
different than any other city Learn more about
member,” he emphasizes.
“I’m just more aware of what the Wilenchik Walk
goes on because of my daily
involvement.” for Life on Page 24!!
Today, Tony continues to
stay active in a number of
roles. As a veteran, he joined
the board of Operation
Homefront. After working
as a Financial Advisor for
several years, Tony now
teaches the Dave Ramsey
Financial Course to city
employees, their families,
and anyone else who
wants to learn.
“The city has given me
a place to be when
I had nothing,” he
says. “My goal is
to give back to
the city and to
the people. I
know I will.
I’m living it
now. I want
to continue
to help
people and
serve others.”
A MESSAGE OF
HOPE
Tony hopes to be strong
enough to walk with his
fellow friends, family and
the community at the 1st
Annual Wilenchik’s Walk
for Life, but as he notes,
being in a perpetual
state of anemia may
prohibit that. However,
 A Tribute to
BYRON FOUTY
BY RUDY ARISPE
Twelve hours after he was
born on April 17, 1988,
Byron Fouty was wheeled
into his mother’s hospital
room with a sign that
read, “Feed on Demand.”
A nurse then winked at
Hilary Meunier and said,
“You’re going to have your
hands full.”
Meunier certainly did,
recalling that at an early
age Fouty already had
developed a stubborn
streak and independent
spirit while growing up in
Walled Lake, Michigan,
that would eventually lead
to his decision to join the
Army to serve his country
while fighting in Iraq.
“The first time I tried to
punish him at age 5, he
climbed out the window
and tried to run away, but
I stopped him,” Meunier
said from her home on
Oak Street surrounded
by mementos of her
son’s young life: Fouty’s
official Army portrait, the
folded American flag that
draped his coffin, and
several medals that lay
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on a coffee table to show a
visitor, a War on Terrorism
Service Medal, Prisoner of
War Medal, the Bronze Star,
and the Purple Heart.
Spc. Fouty, 19, and two
other American soldiers
were reported missing for
more than a year after their
unit was ambushed on May
12, 2007, near Baghdad.
His body was found July 9,
2008, along with Sgt. Alex
Jimenez, 25, of Lawrence,
Massachusetts, buried in a
grave in the Iraqi village of
Jurf as Sakhr.
The day after Fouty
– attached to Company D,
4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Regiment – was kidnapped,
the Army sent two military
personnel to Meunier’s
home, when she was living
in San Marcos, to deliver the
bad news.
“I was notified on Mother’s
Day,” the 45-year-old
Schertz resident said. “I
saw them walk across the
grass, and my heart just
sank. I thought he was
dead. They told me he had
been captured, and I was just
devastated.”
Meunier said that for more
than a year and a half she
cried and prayed that her
first-born child and only son
would be found. “I worried
that he was injured and not
receiving medical attention,”
she said.
But as each day passed and
months turned into a year,
Meunier slowly began to
resign herself to the possibility
that Fouty might be dead. Her
fears were confirmed when
on July 10, an Army chaplain
and another military official
returned to her home to
confirm his death.
“I had believed for some
time that he didn’t make it
because of who they were
captured by, and there were
no POW camps,” she said. “I
had prepared myself for this.
It’s a horrible feeling, and
I’m sad of the outcome, but
there’s some relief knowing
he’s back on American soil.
And he’s buried near me, so
I can visit his grave. I know
he’s in a better place.”
Although she said she
misses her son terribly,
Meunier believes his spirit
is still with her, and while
reminiscing about his life,
she told of the time when
at age 6, Fouty wanted to
show off for a girl, so he
decided to jump off a jungle
gym thinking the snow
would break his fall. He
broke his leg instead.
Fouty, she recounted,
enjoyed outings to the
lake in Oxford, Michigan,
and spent his spare time
away from school playing
football, skateboarding,
snowboarding,
and hockey.
He also was a
die-hard Detroit
Red Wings fan
and was a wizard
at playing video
games.
Meunier also
recalled that Fouty, who
possessed a great sense
of humor, could walk into a
crowd of strangers and return
home, having made several
new friends. He also enjoyed a
good nap. “I used to joke that
he could sleep standing up,”
his mother said.
Shortly after dropping out
of Walled Lake Central High
School, Fouty told his family
he wanted to enlist in the
Army. “I took him to the
recruiter’s office,” Meunier
said. “He wanted to go into
the infantry and fight. I begged
him to do anything but the
infantry, but he was bound
and determined to fight (in
Iraq). With his IQ, he could
have chosen any field in the
military.”
After enlisting in the Army in
September 2006, Fouty was
deployed to Iraq in January
2007.
“I noticed how his eyes
shined after he found some
happiness and purpose,”
his sister, Sarah Anne Dibler,
told a Michigan newspaper
following a July 22 memorial
service in Novi. “I know he’s
watching over us with the
same gleam in his eye.”
It was Fouty’s intention,
Meunier said, to re-enlist in
the Army to become a medic
after his tour of duty in Iraq.
Fouty never got the chance.
He was buried July 25 at
Fort Sam Houston National
Cemetery.
“I noticed
how his
eyes shined...”
 A Taste
Like No
Other: BIG
PAPA’S
PIZZERIA
BY NICOLE OCHOA
Step inside the cozy, sports-
centered pizzeria in Schertz,
Texas. They’re known for
their Hawaiian style pizza and
eclectic sports-centered venue.
Upon entering, a friendly staff
member greets you; perhaps,
it’s the owner, Guthrie himself,
who welcomes you inside and
asks you to sit down. Whether
you just came in for a quick
bite during lunch hour or its
sports night with a group of
friends, this local Schertz
hang-out makes superior
service their priority and; not to
mention, it’s where you’ll find
some of the best pizza around.
Pizza in the Making
Growing up in Makaha,
Hawaii, a small town on the
southernmost part of Oahu,
cooking became Guthrie’s
passion. He attended culinary
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school and spent years as a
cook for high-end restaurants
and resorts in San Francisco
and Naples, Florida where he
worked as a Sous Chef for
three years. After spending
many years traveling, Guthrie
wanted to make a more
permanent move to a place
he could call home. He
remembered visiting San
Antonio as a child. “It was a
comfortable little city,” Guthrie
reflects. I knew it would be a
great place to live.” After a year
in San Antonio, Guthrie and his
wife, Adriana who is from Brazil,
agreed to move a little farther
from the city, and Schertz
possessed a certain aura of
familiarity to his hometown in
Hawaii.
Guthrie bought the restaurant,
originally named Tailgaters,
in December 2007. He’d
also possessed a passion
for cooking as he grew
up preparing multi-ethnic
foods from Hawaii and the
Philippines. “I’m a simple
cook with a few tricks up my
sleeve,” he says.
“Hawaiian Style” recipes and
scrumptious pizzas have
become the restaurant’s
staple. “You don’t ever want to
re-invent the wheel,” he says.
“We have a smaller menu, but
everything we do, we do really
well.”
Currently, the interior of Big
Papa’s reflects more of a
restaurant quality; however,
Guthrie is in the process of
integrating new apparatus that
will create a sports bar feel
and atmosphere with multiple
televisions, games, darts, golf,
and an Internet jukebox.
On Wednesday nights,
patrons enjoy bowling
night. “Everyone comes
in ready to play with their
bowling shirts on,” he
says. The non-smoking
restaurant caters to a
highly sports oriented
demographic. Walking
in, patrons notice an
assortment of sport jerseys
pinned on the walls. “All of
our jerseys are donated,”
says Guthrie.
In the restaurant, he
showcases an array of hot
sauces he’s collected from
around the world. “This
has become Schertz’s little
hang-out,” he says proudly.
Big Papa’s Pizza
For Guthrie, consistency
has been key to his
success. From a menu
of scrumptious and tempting
specialty pizzas, mouth-
watering appetizers, and more,
customers enjoy a variety of
favorites including the Big
Kahuna and The Epic pizzas.
The Mango Chipotle rings are a
“must-have” appetizer. Some of
the ingredients in high demand
include Portuguese sausage,
that isn’t typically found in
Texas. “I have it specially
delivered from Hawaii,” says
Guthrie. Or the luau style Kalua
pork “It’s cooked slowly for
fourteen hours in the oven,
which gives it an amazing flavor
when added to our pizza.”
He grows fresh basil in the back
of the restaurant to which he
adds to another favorite pizza
called Summer Delight that
includes fresh tomato and basil,
ricotta and ham. Have you seen
Big Papa’s pizza cruiser driving
by to deliver an appetizing
pizza to your neighbor’s
doorstep? The pizzeria offers
free, full service delivery to
Schertz residents.
“I love cooking,” emphasizes
Guthrie. But while most of his
experience has been cooking
in the back of the house, he
says he enjoys a different
perspective running the entire
operation. “You must have a
passion to do this. I’m here
thirteen hours a day, seven
days a week. It’s truly a labor
of love.”
Costs are reasonably and
competitively priced. The Epic
which includes an abundance
of delicious toppings like
pepperoni, ham, pineapple
and jalapenos ranges from
only $7.99 for a 10-inch pizza
to $17.99 for an enormous
18-inch made to satisfy the
entire family. “My customer
base is extremely loyal,”
he notes. “It’s all repeat
business. We’ve never had a
complaint.” While he doesn’t
boast about the success
of his business, many
accolades are expressed
from those around him.
However, he doesn’t hesitate
to show how proud he is
of what he’s accomplished
with the help and support
of so many others. “I have
employees who are all
dedicated workers and who
I couldn’t manage all of this
without,” he says. “There is a
trust we’ve built as a team.”
In response to expanding
the restaurant to multiple
locations, Guthrie says he’d
eventually like to. However,
only opening his doors
roughly one year ago, all his
concentration is focused
here. “I wouldn’t sacrifice
what I have right now,” he
says.
Come On In
The pizzeria provides an
intimate atmosphere with a
friendly staff that welcomes
you in, asks you to sit
down and takes your order.
There’s never a rush, they
simply want you to make
yourself at home and enjoy
the atmosphere and flavors
of Big Papa’s Pizza.
Big Papa’s is located at
1420 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz,
TX 78154. The pizzeria is
open daily from 11am-10pm.
Daily happy hours are from
3pm to 7 pm. To contact Big
Papa’s call (210) 566-6464.
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 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Holidays – The Aftermath: Schertz Grand Opening:

It’s Your Life, Live It Fit! Love to Swim and Tumble School
The Holiday celebrations are over, but the question everyone must ask Do you love to swim? Most and founder. “We define emphasizes Mary. What variety of classes including
themselves is how can we recover from the weight gain and stress that people might feel a bit a swimmer as having the does that mean? As she gymnastics, non-competitive
ultimately comes with it? intimidated by the athleticism ability to swim three-hundred denotes, it’s swimming for games and team work, sports
of a professional swimmer, yards continuously.” fitness, perhaps to participate preparation, cheerleading and
while others profess a lifelong in a triathlon, preparing to more.
fear or simply say it’s just As an accomplished, take a trip to the Caribbean,
too hard. Everyone has their competitive swimmer, coach, or being with friends at a Parents have the convenience
own story from children to teacher and lifeguard, Mary’s swimming pool. “Having of watching their children
adults. However, swimming passion for swimming has taught adults gives me a through glass windows
may be one of the most successfully translated to the great perspective on what to simultaneously in the pool
glorifying expressions of people they serve. It seemed do with children,” she adds. and gym areas. Boys can
physical labor, as it is both a natural progression to open When teaching children, Mary elect to participate in Rough
challenging and rewarding a new location, in a city that notes that kids respond to and Tumble, which is a sports
on many levels. A baby can holds a special place in her swimming similar to their preparatory class for boys
exercise more muscles in heart. Mary is now thrilled to parents. “When parents have ages 5 to 8 years old.
the water, and improve their expand the school into her fear, the kids have fear.”
coordination and balance. For own community of Schertz, All of the staff and coaches
a child, they build confidence where she resides with her For children, there is undergo extensive training
According to the American Heart Association, the in multi-areas of teaching.
as well as both physical husband and two children. tremendous value in the art
average American gains between 5-8 lbs over the They unite together with
and mental endurance. An “We’ve received such a of swimming, but Mary tells
holiday season. One of the best parts of the holidays a common vision for the
adult can overcome fear, positive response from the parents to stay supportive
is all the delicious food we indulge in, but what people The added stress associated with hectic schedules community, utilizing their skills
train for a triathlon, and get city,” says Mary. “People throughout the children’s
don’t realize is the extra pounds and inches gained can and financial worries during the holidays also and experience to inspire
a great workout. Perhaps have been calling to sign learning. “Kids plateau in
be reversed! You’re probably thinking, “great, where contributes to excess weight gain. We can all agree their students to achieve their
most importantly, for those up and ready to join. It’s their learning,” she explains.
were you a month ago,” but as I always say, “better late mental health is as important as physical health, but goals, both as swimmers and
of any age, from infants to wonderful.” “Parents have an expectation
than never!” often we neglect both! as individuals. Not only is
the elderly, being able to of consistent advancement,
1. REST. Getting more sleep is crucial to your swim can save your life or One of the main reasons but it’s an educational Love to Swim a place where
energy levels, and will help you be more productive someone else’s. Regardless Mary has devoted so progression. Kids overcome, people come to learn, but to
both at home and at work. of individual goals, swimming much time and energy to master skills and move on.” make new friends, enriching
Cleaning up your diet should be goal number one, is a wonderful way to exercise developing the school and That’s why having consistent one’s life in a supportive
and here are a few helpful tips to get you on the 2. VITAMINS. It’s sometimes difficult to get your the entire body while gaining promoting swimming in the exposure over time is so environment that challenges
right track: daily recommended dosage of vitamins and confidence, stamina and area, is because she says important to the curriculum you to reach new goals, and
minerals in your diet, so be sure to take a daily control that can, in turn, they are in the business Mary and her team have helps you take the steps you
1. PORTION CONTROL. The first thing to vitamin with antioxidants.
remember is it’s not so much what you eat, but benefit every facet of your life. of impacting the drowning developed for the student’s need to attain them. “It takes
how much of it you eat. Portions are a major 3. TALK ABOUT IT. Don’t keep your feelings locked statistic. “The majority learning. courage. It takes believing in
factor in determining just how your body digests, up! Talk to a family member, friend, pastor, or even This month, Love to Swim of drowning deaths are yourself,” shares Mary. “When
stores, and utilizes what you put into it. seek professional assistance if needed. and Tumble School opens a preventable,” she says. “We Another component to someone goes from saying
brand new location in Schertz. need to educate people to the school includes a gym ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can.’ That’s the
2. PACE YOURSELF. Slow down when eating, Their original location is in learn to really swim,” she area directed by Elaine greatest accomplishment.”
and encourage children to do the same. Your San Antonio where they have advocates. “It broadens what Bangert, Program Director,
body will have a better chance of letting you know been since January 2006. they can do in their life.” who possesses over
you’ve had enough. Swimmers range from 6 30 years of gymnastics
3. EAT SMALL, MORE OFTEN. Several small months old to 99 years of age. Mary admits lots of people coaching experience. The
meals are much better than two large ones where want to learn to swim, but Tumble School is designed
you are so hungry you overeat! Love to Swim and Tumble there is a fear. “Swimming for children engaging in
While these helpful tips can help you bounce back after the School has one defining goal: is hard,” she says. “People gymnastics, while developing
4. SNACK SMART. Stock your shelves with holiday season, there is another other way to help with both of To create life-long masterful underestimate it.” However, physical and social skills.
healthy options like fruits, vegetables, and these issues for maximum benefit. Exercise is about movement swimmers. However, to while it may pose its own set There are Rolli Pollie classes
nuts for snacking! You can’t eat junk if it’s designed to increase lean muscle, improve your cardiovascular accomplish this feat “it takes of challenges for adults, it is for children 18 months to 36
not there! health, and strengthen bones, joints, and muscles. By consistent swimming,” says attainable. “We want to help months of age. For kids’ ages
accomplishing these things you’re able to burn the calories Mary Reilly-Magee, owner people learn to swim well,” 3 to 8 years old, there are a
needed to keep off unwanted inches and pounds, while
lowering your stress levels!

Workout facilities like Anytime Fitness, located at 3820 FM
3009, can help you achieve your fitness goals and get you
on the right path to living fit. Their staff of certified personal
trainers will meet with you to assess your strengths and
weaknesses, and introduce you to the state of the art
equipment they have on hand. This year Anytime Fitness clients Love to Swim and Tumble School opens January 5, 2009
have lost a combined 172 inches! And, for a limited time only, at 6044 FM 3009, Ste 285, Schertz, TX 78154. For more
mention this article and join Anytime Fitness with NO enrollment information call 210-566-4096 or visit www.love-to-swim.com.
fee! What do you have to lose, except maybe a few inches?
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- John Cedio – GM/CPT
 Congratulations!
Darla Vosburg is the
winner of the ‘Find
the Plane’ contest in
the December 2008
issue of Schertz
Tales Magazine.
Brad Bailey,
City of Schertz
Media Relations
Director, presents
a Bellacino’s gift
certificate at the
restaurant. Ms.
I
Vosburg was the
25th respondent to
correctly identify
the advertisement It is hard to imagine that 50 years
‘hiding’ the plane. have passed since the City of
Schertz was incorporated. And,
while he hasn’t been here since
Look for this the beginning, Schertz Mayor Hal
Baldwin and his wife Barbara have
HIDDEN Schertz
plane in one
advertisement
Schertz Tales Magazine called Schertz home for more than
forty years.
‘Find the Plane’ Winner
somewhere in every
issue of Schertz Since relocating to Schertz in the
Tales. Be the 25th late 1960s, Baldwin has witnessed
person to email a sleepy town of less than 5,000
events@schertz. residents grow into San Antonio’s
com and win! largest suburb. During that period
of rapid transformation, the retired
Air Force Senior Master Sergeant
has been present for the booms
and the busts, as well as the good
and the bad. In May 2008, Baldwin
entered his 15th year as Mayor
when he was reelected to office
with over 80 percent of the vote
and in the process he became
the longest serving Mayor in the
region.
In recognition of the mayor’s
service to the community as
well as his work in both city and
school government, Schertz City
Manager Don Taylor unveiled
the Hal Baldwin Municipal
Government Scholarship program
following a city council meeting on
November 18, 2008. Surrounded
by four generations of Baldwins,
as well as current and former
City of Schertz employees,
management, and council
members, Taylor read through the
Mayor’s accomplishments and
explained to the audience that “the
scholarship was established to
be an annual essay and interview
competition with the expressed
purpose of motivating students
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to pursue leadership roles in civic
government.”
Taylor further described Baldwin’s
career in the Air Force, his
work with Urban Renewal,
his time as Tax Assessor, as
SCUCISD business manager,
as a city council member, and
ultimately as mayor. “Under his
leadership, the City has nearly
doubled in size and continues
to develop economically and
financially,” said Taylor. “The Mayor
has dedicated his life to Schertz
and he epitomizes public service.”
According to council member Tony
Wilenchik who helped establish the
program, the $1,000.00 scholarship
provides a vehicle for rewarding
scholastic excellence and honors
Mayor Hal Baldwin, “a great
American who has dedicated over
35-years of his life to municipal
government.”
The annual contest is open to
any City of Schertz high school
senior either enrolled in an
accredited high school or being
home schooled who is currently
in a civic/government class or
being taught about government.
Brad Gildea, Special Projects
Director for Schertz, said that
every fall an essay topic will be
selected by a three member
scholarship board. Schools will
be notified and the information
about the program will be posted
at various city offices. Participants
must then submit an essay and
a nominating letter from their
civic/government teacher or their
parent if they are home schooled
Scholarship
Named in
Honor of
Schertz
Mayor
Hal Baldwin
by the application deadline. The board
will judge the essays and select the
top three applicants to be interviewed.
Final selection of the scholarship
recipient will be made in May with the
award being presented at the student’s
graduation ceremony or at another
appropriate location.
Following announcement of the
scholarship program, the usually
jovial Baldwin was nearly speechless.
Surrounded by his wife Barbara and
most of his family, he thanked the men
and women who helped Schertz literally
“make the map.”
More information about the Hal Baldwin
Municipal Scholarship program is
forthcoming and will be available at
www.schertz.com. To view photos
of the scholarship program kick-off
ceremony, visit us at
www.schertzmagazine.com.
BY BRAD E. BAILEY
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 GET A TAX BREAK!
The Benefits
of Home Ownership

Did you buy or refinance a home in 2008?

Good for you!

But don’t stop there! Now is the time to

make sure you take advantage of the three
ways you can still save additional money:
property tax, income tax and with the new
interest free income tax credit for first time
home buyers.

P PROPERTY TAX
ADVANTAGE
If you purchased a home to live
in as your primary residence, it
is considered your ‘homestead”
in the State of Texas. You get
a property tax reduction on one
home you own - the home that
they label as their “homestead.”
Just register the home as your
homestead with the county
appraisal district and apply for
the homestead tax exemption.
The appraisal district serves
all the taxing authorities - city,
county, school, water district,
etc - yet you only have to file
once to have the exemption put
in place for all your property
taxes.
This is a free service provided
by the appraisal district and it
can save you several hundred
dollars per year!
Go to the website for your
County Appraisal District and
pull up the form for Homestead
Exemption. Fill it out and send
it in to make sure that you get
your exemption (and lower
taxes) for 2009. Here are
the website addresses
for the three counties that
Schertz spans, along with
phone numbers if you prefer
to call in. Of course you
can always go in person if
you prefer.
Guadalupe County
www.guadalupead.org
830-303-3313 or 210-945-
9708
Bexar County
www.bcad.org
210-224-2432
Comal County
www.comalad.org
830-625-8597
You may also be eligible
for additional property tax
exemptions - disability,
over 65, or agricultural use
exemptions for example.
Be sure to check them all
out!
Eligibility for an exemption
is based on ownership of
the property on January
1, so now is the time to
check it out and make any
necessary changes, to
ensure all your exemptions
are in place for 2009.
If you have owned and
lived in your home for a
while and never filed - it
is not too late for 2009.
There are no refunds for
previous years, but you
can file for 2009 forward.
It’s your responsibility to
ask for the exemptions, or
you will not receive them!
INCOME TAX
ADVANTAGE
This is the big savings!
Federal income tax law
allows you to itemize and
deduct from your income
– dollar for dollar – the
amounts you have paid
for interest, property tax
and mortgage insurance
on your homestead. You
itemize these deductions
on Schedule A of your tax
return. Even taxpayers
who take standard
deductions will be able
to subtract property
taxes from their taxable
income (up to $1,000 for
married couples and $500
for others). Talk to a tax
specialist to find your best
option.
A full year of interest,
plus property taxes, plus
mortgage insurance on a
home valued at $185,000
equals about $14,566. If
you are in a 28% tax bracket
and you bought a home -
you would not have to pay
income tax on that $14,566.
This would reduce the
amount of tax you owe for
the year by $4,078.
$14,566 seems like a lot of
money to be paying out - it
comes to about $1,214 per
month. What would rent
have cost you? Would your
landlord have given you
back $4,078 of that rent at
the end of the year?
When you take the tax
reduction into account, the
home has actually only cost
you $874 per month!
If you receive a very large
tax refund, you may want
to review your W-4 with
your employer to see if you
should adjust the amount
of exemptions you are
claiming.
Instead of receiving such
a large refund at tax time,
you may find it more
beneficial to contribute
more to your 401k or to
increase your take home
pay. Just another benefit of
homeownership!
2008 HOUSING
AND ECONOMIC
RECOVERY ACT
TAX CREDIT
The 2008 housing stimulus
package, which was passed
to help stabilize home prices
and increase home sales,
makes some first-time
homebuyers eligible for a
$7,500 tax credit.
How does it work? You just
claim the tax credit on your
federal income tax return
and can receive a refund
check from the IRS for up
to $7,500. If you owe tax,
but it is less than $7,500 you
can get a check from the
IRS for the difference.
There is a repayment
requirement so the Federal
Treasury gets the money
back and hopefully home
buyers will benefit from
stabilized and eventually,
increasing future housing
prices. You pay the $7,500
back at a rate of $500 per
year over fifteen years.
There are a few rules:
1. To qualify you must be
a “first time homebuyer”
- meaning you have not
owned a home in the last 3
years - and you must have
purchased a new primary
residence between the
dates of April 9, 2008 and
up to July 1, 2009.
2. This is a TRUE Tax Credit
- a dollar for dollar reduction
in the amount of tax that
the new home owner owes
- not just a deduction from
taxable income (like the
property tax and interest
deduction). The credit is
calculated as 10% of the
home purchase price, with a
maximum credit amount of
$7,500.
3. There is an income limit
imposed - single taxpayers
with incomes up to $75,000
and married couples with
incomes up to $150,000
qualify for the credit. If your
income is above the limit,
you may still qualify for a
partial tax credit.
4. This tax credit works like
an interest free loan and
must be repaid at a rate of
$500 per year over a fifteen-
year period.
5. You do not start making
payments until two years
after the credit is claimed,
so it will be 2010 or 2011
before payback begins.
6. If the house is sold, you
must pay the entire balance
still due out of your proceeds
from the sale. When the
home is sold, if there is not
enough money to pay back
the tax credit, the balance
owed is forgiven.
Talk to your tax preparer
to see if you qualify for this
credit,
Property tax exemptions,
income tax deductions and
up to a $7,500 tax credit!
Ahh, the beauty of home
ownership!
BY
MADGE
RASHELL
Madge Rashell has 28 years
experience in all phases of real
estate closing, legal and finance
areas. Currently a financial
literacy consultant and manager
of a thriving mortgage banking
company.
www.hometrustmortgage.com

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TALK OF THE
TOWN
Launches Online Website
VRTX Technologies
Promotes Protecting
the Environment
It seems as though everywhere
you turn today companies are
proclaiming they are “green”
and “eco-friendly.” Of course,
for many organizations these
are buzz words that help them
communicate new initiatives to
the consumer, not functions of
their industry.
VRTX Technologies is
different. While the company is
environmentally-friendly, it actively
works to ensure the description is
not just an ideal, it is a way of life.
Learn More about VRTX
Technologies online at
www.schertzmagazine.com
Schertz Tales Magazine
expectations from other organizations
were not high and now these kids are
known around the state!
The World Wide Web is all the
rage! You can find out just about
anything as it’s happening.
Now Schertz Tales has joined
the information age with the
launch schertzmagazine.com.
Stay up-to-date with what is
going on in and around the
Schertz community. Check out
Exclusive Online articles; video
and photo updates; community
happenings. Also, leave us a
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your entry to
events@schertz.com
Knights Win State Football
Championships
The Buffalo Valley There were two additional
Youth Association Knight’s teams. The Flag
Knights started playoff Team competed well
competition within the throughout the season and
Texas Youth Football were playoff contenders.
Association (TYFA) on Flag head coach Todd
November 15, 2008. All Porter led his team to the
four teams made the semi-final round, eventually
playoffs and the Midgets losing to State Runner-up,
and Rookies advanced to the Hutto Hippos. The Knight’s
State Finals in Round Rock, Junior Team, led by head
Texas on November 30, 2008. Coach Mike Miller, won 1st
For the first time in BVYA place during regular season
history, we brought home two play. This very talented
championships in a single year team was upset in the first
– the only organization in Division
round of the play-offs, which
2 to accomplish that distinction. was a surprise for the entire
league. All four teams now
The teams began practicing in head into the off-season
the hot August heat last summer. where most will start playing
There were many kids who did not basketball and, later this year,
continue on with the season, but baseball. Buffalo Valley Youth
most were ready to go when games Association, the premiere
began. This is just the second season youth activity organization
that the Knights participated in the of south Texas, is extremely
Texas Youth Football Association, so proud of all of these student
athletes and the cheerleaders
who supported the boys
throughout the year.
Photogra
p
Tara Berr hy by:
y
We Are The
Champions!!!
The Knights (Midget Division), under head
coach Sean Brown, won a hard-fought game
against the Brush Country Rattlers from
Pleasanton, Texas with the final score of 12-7.
These teams are comprised of boys, ages 6
and 7. With this win, the Knights finished the
season with a perfect 11-0 record.
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 TALK OF THE
TOWN
“It’s just a random
occurrence that changes
lives, and sometimes takes
our friends and loved ones
away,” said Cindy Raleigh,
wife of cancer survivor
Justin Raleigh and an
event organizer of the 2008
Wilenchik’s Walk for Life.
In August 2006, Raleigh’s
husband Justin, a young
active 29-year-old, was
diagnosed with cancer. “It
does not care how old you
are, how many children
you have, how long you
have been married. It does
not care if you are healthy
and happy. It can come at
any time.”
At the time of the diag-
nosis, Cindy and Justin
had been married for 7
years and were blessed
with a beautiful daugh-
ter. “My world fell apart,”
said Raleigh, “He is my
best friend and I couldn’t
imagine life without him.
‘Terrified’ was the only
word that could explain my
feelings. Not only was he
attacked by this disease,
but he was attacked by a
cancer that is so rare that
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Wilenchik’s Walk:
Raising the Bar for Cancer Research
only 3 people a year are
diagnosed with this form.
After visiting with his doc-
tor, Justin was referred
to the Cancer Therapy &
Research Center (CTRC)
at The University of Texas
Health Science Center at
San Antonio.
Like Raleigh, Schertz City
Council member Tony
Wilenchik was diagnosed
with cancer in the Fall of
2006. He was told that
his cancer was non-oper-
able and chemo-resistant:
He was only given six to
nine months to live. Like
Raleigh, Wilenchik and his
family never saw it com-
ing. In point of fact, Tony
was still running mara-
thons just a few months
earlier. Ultimately, Tony
was referred to CTRC
and participated in four
separate experimental
procedures.
Fortunately, with help from
God, loving friends, family,
excellent doctors, and the
knowledge that cancer
research has gained with
the help of donations,
Justin Raleigh was de-
Adopt a Pig at the
Schertz Library
The Schertz Library, in conjunction
with Capitol One Bank, is
sponsoring a fund-raising activity
by giving out 600 piggy banks to
people who would agree to feed
them pennies (other coins are also
acceptable). Once the pig is full,
the adoptive family would pay a
visit to Capital One Bank, empty
the pig into the change counter Special story times
and take the receipt to a teller, who with refreshments will
would deposit the money into the be provided by Capital
Schertz Library Account. The family One Bank at the Schertz Library
Benefitting: supports the library and they get to on Wed., January 14th, 10 am-12 Noon
keep the pig! and on Thurs., January 15th, 10 am-12
Noon and 3:30 pm-4:00 pm.
The program also will include a best
For more information about the adoption
pig name contest, recognition for
the “pig families” in Schertz Tales program, contact: Gail Douglas at
and prizes. 619-1712.
clared cancer-free in Decem- away and support our family
ber 2006! Wilenchik has also members and friends like
beaten the odds and survived Tony Wilenchik who need ex- GROW LOCAL FESTIVAL, AT
well beyond the six-month perimental research to help
keep them in the fight.”
SCHERTZ CIVIC CENTER
prediction given him by
doctors in 2006. And while Thinking about putting in a Area is free to the general public. and how to do it;
Wilenchik is now preparing to “Wilenchik’s Walk for Life vegetable garden this spring? Shop for bedding plants and 3. how to harvest rainwater to
begin a fifth experimental pro- was formed with the singular Want to grow tomatoes, peppers, seeds, annuals, fruit trees and water your garden.
goal of raising money for the
cedure shortly, he is still going cucumbers and other edibles? other quality garden products.
strong over two years later. Cancer Therapy and Re- Don’t know what to do to get See a demonstration of rain water Pre-registration seminar cost
search Center and support- started? Let the Guadalupe County harvesting. Have your hand tools is $25 per person or $35 per
According Schertz Assistant ing its mission to conquer Master Gardeners show you how sharpened. Get advice from couple; $30 & $40 at the door.
Manager John Bierschwale, cancer through research, it’s done. Join us Saturday Feb. local experts on gardening and Registration includes a hot
research and prayer are prevention and treatment. 7th starting at 9 a.m. for the First landscaping. lunch catered by McBee’s BBQ
why people like Raleigh and Scheduled to take place Annual “Grow Local Festival” at and chances to win great door
Wilenchik are alive today. March 7, 2008 in Schertz, the Schertz Civic Center located at Need more in-depth gardening prizes.
“Who cancer strikes is indis- the walk itself is set for the 1400 Schertz Parkway. info? Attend the “Backyard
criminate,” said Bierschwale. morning of March 7, 2009. Vegetable Gardening” seminar For more information visit our
“That is why everybody needs Participants will have the op- The Festival is co-sponsored by from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The website at www.guadalupecount
to do there part to support portunity to walk individually Schulz Nursery, New Earth Soils seminar will cover: ymastergardeners.org or contact
cancer research and institu- or as teams on Schertz Park- and Compost, Fanick’s Garden Linda Bruno, 210-363-8380 or
tions like the Cancer Therapy way. The walk ends at the Center and the City of Schertz. 1. the “basics of raised-bed jlbruno@gvec.net.
& Research Center in San Old Schertz Public Library The Schertz Civic Center’s Vendor vegetable gardening – the “how”
Antonio.” where there will be plenty of Area will be open from 9 a.m. to and the “why”;
food and entertainment for 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Vendor 2. the best vegetables to plant
In early 2007 City of Schertz the whole family. Sponsors,
employees decided that it volunteers, donations, and
was time to develop a pro- teams are currently being
gram to encourage residents sought! Registration informa-
to participate and raise funds tion for individuals and teams
for cancer research. “So will be available online at
many of our co-workers and www.schertz.com.
friends have been afflicted
by this disease,” explained Learn more about the mis-
organizer Kim Lewenski. “We sion of CTRC at
just want do our part to honor www.ctrc.net
loved ones who have passed By Brad E. Bailey
 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE HAPPENINGZ GOVERNMENT
ROUND-UP
IN SCHERTZ CITY GOVERNMENT

ELECTION INFORMATION FOR THE GENERAL

ELECTION ON MAY 9, 2009

The City of Schertz will be I B L E TO R

ELIGDATE FO EARLY VO
holding a General Election on
T
May 9, 2009 to elect officials for B E
TO CANDI CTIVE SCHEDULING
E E:
BE A BLIC ELPERSON
Council positions for a two-year
term. The current positions to Monday, A
pril 27th –
be considered on the May 9th PU CE, A : 8:00 a.m. to Friday, May 1st:
ballot are Council Places 3, 4
and 5. Place 3 - Councilmem- OFFI MUST en
Monday, M
5:00 p.m.
ay 4th – Tu
e
ber John Trayhan, Place 4 - eight 7:00 a.m. to esday, May 5th:
a g e of e;
Councilmember Tony Wilenchik d the offic 7:00 p.m.
and Place 5 - Councilmember at taine filing for
e
Hav time of ime
Michael Carpenter, currently th e r a t the t
hold these seats. at vote
g i stered ; Early votin
re ce g
Be a g for offi he Guadalupe will be held at the
The first day to file for a place
of fili
n
id e n t of t utive E
1101 Elbel lections Office,
CARPENTER APPOINTED res sec Road, Sch
on the ballot along with a $5.00
b e en a st six con eceding ertz Texas.
MAYOR PRO-TEM filing fee is February 7, 2009 Have or at lea iately pr If you have
f d
Deadline to file is 5:00 p.m. on City hs imme ; fu
please feel rther questions,
n t e on free to con
March 9, 2009 with the City mo for offic e City ded, City Secre tact the
g th ta
Secretary’s office. fil in r to ro i
v 1030 or 61 ry’s office at 619-
Place 5 council member Mi- Carpenter graduated with hon- n o bligo st due, p y be 9-1031. C
ea pa ma packets w a
ill be availa ndidate
chael Carpenter was sworn in as ors in 1994 from State Techni- Not b bligation a person if such City’s web ble on the
Schertz Mayor Pro-Tempore by cal Institute at Memphis (now o
any ver, that ld office ely con- sit
o www.sche e at
Mayor Hal Baldwin on Decem- Southwest Tennessee Commu- howe d and h eing activ e forum. rtz.com.
ber 2, 2008. First elected in May e c te is b priat
nity College) with an associate’s el ation he appro
2005 and re-elected in 2007, degree in paralegal studies. In o b lig t
d in
Carpenter serves as the coun- 1996, he graduated with honors teste
b-
cil liaison to the planning and from the University of Memphis
ay for su ca-
td pli
zoning commission, the library with a bachelor’s degree in
0 9 - Las ration ap ction.
board, the youth commission liberal studies. 9, 20 egist e ele
and the 50th anniversary com- April g voter r vote at th an be
c
mittee. In 1996 and 1997 he attended mittin time to ion card ibrary,
it on in registrat chertz L ces.
St. Mary’s University master’s r S ffi
He also is active in the commu- program in clinical psychol- Vote d up the ounty o
ic k e d C
p an
nity as a member of the Knights ogy. In 2004, he graduated Hall
of Columbus and serving in sev- City
from Webster University with
eral ministries at his parish, Our a master’s degree in business
Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic administration.
Church in Selma.
The Memphis, Tennessee, na-
Council member Carpenter tive is married to Melissa (also
works as a business develop- from Memphis), his wife of 15
ment manager for the IT firm years. Michael and Missy have
Avnet, Inc. He is in his ninth year two sons.
there.

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JANUARY DATES TO KNOW:
ROUND-UP THURSDAY, 1
New Years Holiday
City Offices Closed
THURSDAY, 15
Schertz Historical
Preservation Committee
No Trash Collection Meeting, 6:30pm
Council Chambers
FRIDAY, 2
New Years Holiday Schertz Youth
SEWER AVERAGING City Offices Closed Commission Meeting,
6:30pm - Admin Bldg
(NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY)
WILL AFFECT RESIDENTS’ MONDAY, 19
2008-2009 SEWER BILLS MONDAY, 5
Martin Luther King
Parks & Recreation
Holiday
Advisory Board
Sewer averaging for the winter months Commonly, unexpectedly high water bills City Offices Closed
Meeting, 6pm
begins November 1, 2008 and continues can be traced to leaks (toilets, automatic
through February 28, 2009. Meter read- sprinkler systems, etc.), or “running” toi- Community Center
ings taken over this three-month period will lets. Garcia also suggests that residents Library Advisory
determine your sewer average for the next limit landscape water use, be frugal TUESDAY, 20
billing year, which begins April 1. The read- when washing automobiles, and limit Board, 7pm
ings will be averaged, and that average will unnecessary water use during the water Admin Bldg City Council Meeting,
be multiplied by $2.24 for residents with an averaging period. 6:30pm
average below 12,000 gallons. For residents TUESDAY, 6 Council Chambers
with averages over 12,001 gallons the aver- The following are the averaging dates City Council
age will be multiplied by $2.43. That total will for each billing cycle (identified on your THURSDAY, 22
be added to the base rate of $3.75 (residen- water/sewer bill): Meeting, 6:30pm
tial use). Cycle 1: Nov. 29 - Feb. 29 Council Chambers Schertz Economic
Cycle 2: Nov. 4 - Feb. 4 Development
Customers are encouraged to use water Cycle 3: Nov. 22 - Feb. 22 THURSDAY, 8 Corporation
conservatively throughout the averaging Cycle 4: Nov. 11 - Feb. 11 TSAC, 5:30pm Meeting, 11:30am
months to ensure their sewer/water bills Cycle 5: Nov. 4 - Feb. 4 Council Chambers
remain manageable. People who use large Cycle 6: Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 Council Chambers
amounts of water (watering the yard, bath, Cycle 7: Nov. 15 - Feb.15 Citizens Police
etc.) during the averaging months can expect MONDAY, 26
higher sewer bills for the next billing year. If you are not sure of your cycle billing, Academy Alumni Parks & Recreation
Karen Garcia, Schertz Business Office Man- please check information on our web 7pm - Police Dept Advisory Board
ager, advises customers to double-check site at: www.schertz.com. For more Meeting, 6pm
all residential water systems (toilets, show- information on water and sewer billing, 50th Anniversary
Committee Meeting, Community Center
ers/baths, outdoor faucets, etc.) for leaks averaging or other related topics, or call
and make sure their appliances are in good 210-619-1100. 7pm – Admin Bldg Board of Adjustments
working condition. Meeting, 6pm
MONDAY, 12 Council Chambers
Buffalo Valley Youth
Association, 6pm TUESDAY, 27
401 Oak St City Council Meeting,
6:30pm
TUESDAY, 13 Council Chambers
City Council
Meeting, 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, 28
Council Chambers Planning & Zoning
Meeting, 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, 14 Council Chambers
Planning & Zoning
Meeting, 6:30pm
Council Chambers

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 Schertz Chamber MARKETPLACE
Highlight
Chamber Members...
The Festival of Angels was such a wonderful and fun event for all
those who attended, especially the children. Once again our com-
munity came together to celebrate the holidays and provide a winter
wonderland for the kids to play, see Santa and experience snow.
The Schertz Chamber of Commerce handed out 42 1⁄2 dozen cup-
cakes provided by the Schertz Chamber of Commerce and City of
Schertz. Thanks to our members and businesses for the continued
support of such a fun event, and a special thanks to Jeanine Claus
and her mother for helping with passing out the cupcakes!

The judging of the lighting contest

took place December 10 and
the finalists were notified with a
sign in their yard on December
15. With so many extraordinary
decorations the choices were truly
overwhelming, but alas a decision
had to be made. The winners
were presented a trophy by the
City of Schertz Economic Devel-
opment during City Council on
December 16. Congratulations to
the winners!
The speaker for our January
lunch program will be Sena-
tor Jeff Wentworth who will be
bringing us an update on what’s
happening at our State Capital
and issues that may affect our
area. Please contact the Cham-
ber offices at 566-9000 or e-mail �����������������������������������������������
cbourquin@schertzchamber.org to Dear friend, Cooper, who are the cute kids in the picture. They get please call right away because this offer expires on February 15,
RSVP. Cost is $10 with RSVP and I want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps adjusted regularly and are some of the healthiest kids 2009, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is
a confession can help clear the air so there’s no you will know. Their mom is also problem-free even very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that I have affordable
$15 at the door. The luncheon misunderstanding, Before I talk about my confession, with all the bending and lifting a busy mom of two does. plans. You see I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with
will be held at the Schertz Civic though, let me say a few other things first. It might seem like a small thing, but it makes a big this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after
Center on January 30 at 11:30am. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You difference to her. that. Further care is very important to consider when making your
This is sure to be a popular know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, It’s strange how life is, because now people come choice of doctor. High costs can add up very quickly.
yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Martin. I’ve seen your ad with to see me with their neck, arm and shoulder problems. Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no
program so be sure to make your that picture of you and the two cute kids.” Well, I’m the guy Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines, misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a
reservations no later than in the middle. Years ago I was a college baseball player, but chronic pain, carpal tunnel, whiplash from car accidents, lower fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…
January 23. I developed a painful neck, shoulder and arm condition. In backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness I’m a Magna cum Laude graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic
my case it came on suddenly. The pain in my hands was in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. College and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I’ve been
so intense that I couldn’t raise my arm above my head or Here’s what some of my patients had to say: entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you
Until next time, remember to... even throw a baseball. I was afraid that I would lose my “I have not had a headache in months”- (Mary J.) may know. After practicing for four years in San Antonio I
SHOP SCHERTZ! scholarship if it continued. I went to my trainer and medical
doctor and was given anti-inflammatories. The problem
with those medications is that they just mask the symptoms
“Mood and attitude have improved” – (Lisa A.)
Several times a day patients thank me for helping
moved my practice to Schertz. I just have a low exam fee to
help more people who need care.
them with their health problems. But I can’t really take My Associate, Dr. Kyle Stringer, brings over five years
and in my case did not help. Finally, after steroid injections the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed of experience to our practice with the latest in pain-free
I decided against it. But, there’s more…A family member anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific techniques.
of mine convinces me to give their doctor a try. This new spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the My assistant is Rebecca, and she is really a great person.
doctor did an exam, took some films, and then “adjusted” body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to
my spine. The adjustment didn’t results. It’s a simple as that! make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an
hurt, it actually felt good. I Forty-eight million Americans no longer have health exceptional fee. Our office is called
got relief, and I could use insurance, and those who do have found that their Schertz Chiropractic and it is at 17323 IH 35 North Ste 106,
my arm again. Oh, benefits are reduced. That’s where my I come in. I have (we are between 3009 and Schertz Parkway on the 35 South
did I mention that a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are Access Road). Our phone number is 210-646-6000. Call
this doctor is a able to afford the care they need. A whole week of Rebecca or me today for an appointment. We can help you.
c h i r o p r a c t o r. care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit Thank you.
It worked so elsewhere. Studies show that people actually pay less
well that I went for their long-term overall health care expenses if they -Patrick W. Martin, D.C.
to chiropractic are seeing a chiropractor.
school myself. You Benefit from an Amazing Offer- Look, you are P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the
Now for going to write a check to someone for your health care second family member this same examination for only $10.
McKenna expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount
a n d for chiropractic. When you bring in this article, you will P.S.S. Your time is just as valuable as ours, that’s why we will
receive my entire new patient exam for $17. That’s with be with you promptly at your appointment.
an evaluation and X-Rays….the whole ball of wax. But,

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Hey Y’all, my name is Crystal
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am the fourth of five children from my
parents Joe and Kathy. My brothers, to
whom I am known as Rugrat, and Munch-
kin, are Jeremy, Brian, and Jason. I have two
sister-in-laws, Erica and Gayla. I have one little
sister Emily. I have also been blessed with two nieces,
the sunshine of most of my days, Samantha and Lily, with a
third on the way. I have attended school in the SCUCISD from the
time I was at Northview, as a kindergarten student, to finishing my public
school years at Samuel Clemens High School where I am currently a senior.
I love to stay active, at school I am a 3rd year buffalo varsity cheerleader, a
four-year member, and two-year section leader in the Mighty Buffalo Band.
I am proud to say I am a member of the National Honors Society, Ad-
vanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate Program. Outside
of school, I attend Schertz United Methodist Church, where I am a mem-
ber of the youth group, choir, and a Sunday school teacher, as well as a
nursery worker. I have lived in Schertz for 14 years and consider it to be the
only home I can hold in my heart. After attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi
I would love to come back to Schertz and teach 1st or 2nd grade in the
district. As an overall summary I would like to say I love giving, sharing my
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