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FEATUREZ7 Editors Letter

16 Fitness for the New Year

20 Mortgage: Get a Tax Break!

22 Talk of the Town

26 Government Round-Up

30 Marketplace

35 Sweethearts Bio

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JANUARY0ROY JR.:

A LEGACY OF

LEADERSHIPRoy W. Richard Jr. takes onmany influential roles in thecommunity. His father, the sec-ond Mayor of Schertz, paved astrong example of leadership inwhich Roy Jr. has taken to thenext level in his commitment tothe City of Schertz.

P U B L I S H E R S & M O R E

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Brad E. BaileyDirector, Media Relations, Publisher

Nicole Ochoa Editor/Sales Director

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Contributing WritersBrad E. Bailey, Nicole Ochoa, Madge Rashell,

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PhotographersAndre Bullard, Eduardo Romero, and Brad E. Bailey

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MayorHal Baldwin

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utive ManagementTaylor, City Managerohn Bierschwale,stant City ManagerDavid J. Harris,stant City Manager

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10WILENCHIK:

THE COURAGE

TO LIVEWilenchiks Walk for Lifeis in honor of city council-man, Tony Wilenchik, whodemonstrates a promise tohis community as he battlescourageously through adifficult and life-threateningdisease.

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TRIBUTEByron Fouty holds a spe-cial place in all our hearts.As one of the thousandswhose life was taken in thewar on Iraq, this is a tributeto a young man whosebravery and kindness willforever be remembered.

14BIG PAPASPIZZABig Papas Pizza transformsan ordinary pizzeria into afun and intimate, sports-centered atmosphere witha menu to tempt your tastebuds.

17LOVE TOSWIMThe grand opening of Loveto Swim and Tumble Schoolwill take place early thismonth, where owner andlocal resident, Mary Reilly-Magee will open their doorsto kids from ages 6 months

to 99 years old.

19BALDWINSCHOLARSHIPHigh school students willnow have the opportunity tocompete for The Hal Bald-win Municipal GovernmentScholarship, named afterthe Mayor for his dedicationand service to the com-

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Nicole OchoaEditor

Its a brand new year. A time,in which, Ive made peace withthe past through reflection andresolution, and now embarkon new beginnings and greateropportunities in 2009. With the

onset of another year for whichto learn and grow both personallyand professionally, I set out to findthose people whose influence andtenacity speak volumes aboutcharacter and truth. Weve chosento spotlight many special individualsin Schertz who are great examplesof what we should eac h aspire for.The attributes of successful menand women encompass a diverseportfolio of qualities for which standout amongst a crowd.

This year I challenge each of ourreaders to travel beyond yourdestination, revel in the moment tobe the very best you can achieve,in work, at home and in therelationships you build with thosearound you.

The examples of individual traitsI aspire to model after are withineach of the people we feature in thismonths issue. Roy W. Richard Jr.is the ultimate personification of a

leader. In the history of his familysdevotion and vision for the City of

Schertz, Roy Jr. continues to servethe community with a clear mission forthe future.

Im sure youve heard of WilenchiksWalk for Life. His determination and

will to live as he battles cancer is anuplifting and heart wrenching story ofa man this city loves and admires. Ofall the challenges we face on earth,Tony remains optimistic as he acceptshis fate fighting, making every daycount.

A Tribute to Byron Fouty, a young19year old soldier who died whileon duty in Iraq will always carry animportant place in our hearts. Hisexample of honor and duty at sucha young age exemplifies the truesacrifice of one human being foranother.

As a new year begins, I want toemphasize to all our readers,advertisers, and those who supportour publication: We could notdo this without you! Our goal atSchertz Magazine is to inform ourreaders about what is taking placein our local government and withinthe city, improving the quality of lifefor each of our residents. We are

this communitys magazine, here toshowcase the people and places that

make Schertz the wonderful, econstrong city it is. We only exist becaof our advertisers and keen commsupport.

There is tremendous growth in the

with residential communities sprouthroughout the area, businesses mand expanding, as many new residSchertz home. The magazine is gas well. Were moving online. Findwww.schertzmagazine.com. Youlmore stories of interest with an assof photos, information and 24-houinteraction. Its 2009 and an excitinfor Schertz Magazine.

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The Next Generation

Today, Judge Roy W. Richard Jr.,a Justice of the Peace in Precinct3, demonstrates his fathers sameloyalty and commitment to thecommunity as he strives to createa better place for residents andthe citys youth. Judge Richardwas born in San Antonio, butspent his entire life in Schertz.

After graduating from what iscurrently Clemens High School,Judge Richard went on to BaylorUniversity and graduated fromLaw School.

I always had an interest inhistory and politics, he shares.In 1976, Judge Richard becamethe hearings examiner for StateComptroller Bob Bullock. Inthe years following, he pursued

private practice. His role inthe community extends tomany areas including lawyer,Justice of the Peace, EconomicDevelopment Board Member andowner of Schertz Bank & Trust.

A Legacy of LeadershipJudge Roy W. Richard Jr.

Every family has a story to tell;a story that contributes to a greatergood and demonstrates a profoundtruth of how one man can influencea generation of people. The RichardFamily of Schertz inspires the effortsand foresight of a family who tookthe initiative to promote a city and itspeople to greater prosperity.

Making Significant StridesJudge Richard was sworn in asJustice of the Peace on January1, 2003. Under the Justice ofthe Peace court, his jurisdictionoversees all fine-only criminalcases, Justice and smallclaims; however, the amountof controversy cannot exceed$10,000. If there is one thing anyperson who walks into JudgeRichards court can expect,its consistency. We makesure everyone understandsthe procedures of the courtfrom the beginning so therearent any misunderstandings,he explains. Judge Richardscourt presides over both civiland criminal cases. However,he allows a pre-trial procedurebeforehand to help thoseindividuals who want to contest

their case to see if it can beresolved without the cost ofgoing to trial.

Like his father, Judge Richardexhibits both authority andinitiative as he sets out tomake substantial changes for

the betterment of Schertz.Over the years, Judge Richawatched his father advocatefor city improvements thatwould change the dynamicsSchertz both economically afinancially. My father begangreat path to solid economigrowth and every Mayor sinhas built and improved thefoundation he established,says Judge Richard. The foMayors belief that local peoshould profit from within theown community led him toacquire Schertz Bank & TruMy father wanted to take fuand put them back into thecitys schools and organizatto promote the city and thequality of life for our residenhe asserts. Judge Richard takes over his fathers posit

as owner of the bank. Inaddition to acquiring the bahis father purchased a watewell site in Garden Ridge in 1960s, ensuring a good supof water for the future. TodaFM 3009 is named after RoyRichard Sr., who sadly passaway February 1, 1990.

A Legacy of LeadershipJudge Richard is the secondgeneration of a politicalprowess that leads Schertz intoa new frontier of possibilities. Ofthe many roles Judge Richardtakes on in the community, heparlays his expertise as Directoron the Schertz EconomicDevelopment Corporation. Wehave a wide variety of ongoingprojects with new businessescoming to our area, he

remarks. However, our goalis to see the money we investreturned many times over in thebest interest of the people. Asa Judge, hes been increasinglyinvolved with the school district,handling all truancy cases anddisorderly conduct. He hopesthat through the court system,hes able to encourage theseindividuals to correct theirbehavior in a fair and firm way.My greatest reward is to seethese kids become productive

members of society, he says.Judge Richard co-chairedthe last three facility advisorycommittees to assess the facilityneeds of the district. One ofthe greatest investments acommunity can make is in itschildren, he imparts.

Outside of the office, JudgeRichard enjoys spending timewith family and friends. Its avery good life, he remarks. Allof his children are graduates of

SCUCISD and currently attendcollege. His eldest daughterrecently graduated from St.Marys Law School.

As for the future, JudgeRichards hope is to aid in asolid economic path for theresidents of Schertz that is builton prosperity and continuousgrowth. As he reflects on pastmemories spent with his father,he shares the joy of the twoplaying golf. Fishing at the

coast was one of their favorgetaways. My dad gave meof freedoms in my life, he sdidnt ever want to let him dWhich is perhaps the reasonspent a significant part of hserving others, just like his fThe Richard family represenonly how one family can maa difference through hard wofortitude and determination;demonstrates how the act oone person can inspire otheto reach above and beyond

the people and place closesto their heart. I tell my childwhat my dad once told me: only get out of something wyou put into it, he says. Frmy fathers efforts and throuthe continuity of great leadehave today, I continue to focall my energy toward establand maintaining a good qualife for all of our citizens.

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A Fathers Influence

In 1950, a man namedRoy W. Richard Sr. openeda small dental office onMain Street in the quainttown of Schertz. For fortyyears, he was known asthe citys local dentist. RoySr. believed passionatelyin serving the people, andhe had a solid plan in mindthat went beyond his roleas solely a member of the

community. The visionand leadership of Roy Sr.led him to become MayorRichard in 1960 whenhe was elected as thesecond Mayor of Schertz.Mayor Richard Sr. held hisposition until 1972 whenhe resigned to become themajority owner of what isnow, Schertz Bank & Trust.However, he remainedvery active in the localpolitical arena.

The act of Mayor Richardstenacity and promise topromoting the future of thecity inspired not only thepeople around him, butit changed the dynamicsof his own family; inparticular, his son, RoyRichard Jr., named afterhim. Their relationshipwas one built on a strongfoundation of closeness.He was my personalhero, says Roy Jr. Atthe time, the single mostimportant person in mylife.


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re are moments in therse of a lifetime whenare forced to face themaginable. An unexpected

of events can causeeaval to the normalcy of ourto-day lives, leaving with

question which one cannoty asking: why me? Thosewo words Schertz Cityncilman Tony Wilenchikses to ask but, nonetheless,nescapable. For those whohim, those who respect

admire his work, hiscity and will to live, one

not help but wonder, WHY?

y Wilenchik, also knownn experienced and avidathon runner, has lived athy, active lifestyle for moreforty years. Hes run forty-

e marathons, participated inBoston marathon four timeseven ventured throughmile races. But in June6, his life took a terrible turnn doctors diagnosed himStage-4 Leiomyosarcoma

WILENCHIKS WALK FOR LIFEhe Courage to Live:ity Councilman Tony Wilenchik

able to tolerate it wellphysically. But my tumors aredefinitely growing, he adds.Up to now, doctors haveremoved nine tumors fromhis body. Oddly enough, hedonly begun with five. Tumorspop up all over the body, heexplains. The ones that areremoved are done so if theyaffect my quality of life.

The root of Tonys illnesswas found to possibly befrom a toxin he may haveencountered almost fortyyears ago while stationed at abase in Vietnam. I may havehad some kind of contact withthe herbicide, Agent Orange,he describes. His illnesshas been determined 100%service-connected.

Its been two years and thecancer continues to progress.The only thing thats goingto save me is some kind ofchemotherapy to shrink or killthe tumors, says Tony. Theysay its just a matter of timenow unless they can come upwith a cure.

A WILL TO SURVIVEYou live life and at the time,you dont realize all the peoplewhose lives youve touched,says Tony. When I got sickit was astounding to my wifeand I how many people fromall over responded, calledand prayed for me. That wastremendous. None of this hasbeen easy for us, but theirsupport has made it a lotmore bearable.

In 2001, Tony was appointedto city council in order to fill anunexpired position. Since thattime, he has been re-electedthree more times; in 2003,2005, and 2007.

Ive become great friendswith Don Taylor, he shares.He visited me everyday in thehospital when I was sick.

After realizing the immensityof his illness, Tony had to slowdown. He gave up many of hisactive roles in the communityexcept for his position on thecity council. I started out byhelping with city projects. Im

it wont stop Tony frombeing there to support andraise awareness. Withoutresearch, I wouldnt be alivetoday, he shares. Cancerresearch helps keep peoplealive longer. Im a walkingbillboard.

As his story continues toinspire countless others,Tony remains an optimisticvoice for those strugglingwith the same heartachehe and his family havehad to find the courageto fight through. I wouldtell someone like me,you cant give up hope.You need to be proactiveon the Internet. Educateyourself. Talk to your doctor.

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cancer. He was told he onlyhad six to nine months tolive.

Almost two and a halfyears later, Tony continueson the fight of his life. Inthe community, he servesas an active member ofcity council. He extendshis support to variousorganizations educatingand advocating for cancerresearch, giving of his time

and effort to his family andfriends and to the peopleof Schertz, exhibiting atrue commitment to hiscommunity and radiating afervor for life that inspires allthose around him. Thats whythe City of Schertz dedicatesthis years newly inauguratedannual cancer walk asWilenchiks Walk for Life.

THE DAY THATCHANGEDEVERYTHINGOriginally from New Jersey,

Tony spent asignificant amount oftime traveling beforemaking his homein Texas. He joinedthe Air Force over

forty years ago. Whilestationed in Norway, hemet his wife of thirty-oneyears, Valerie, who is fromEngland. They first cameto the San Antonio area in1984 and, eight years later,decided to move back toConverse before makingtheir home in Schertz. Afterretiring from the Air Forcein December of 1998, Tony

joined USAA. He workedin life insurance and later

transitioned into bankingwhere he became aCertified Financial Planner.

But, in 2006, everythinghed known, suddenly tooka dramatic turn. Tony wentinto the hospital for herniasurgery. Within a coupleof days, he felt extremenausea and discomfort.Doctors performed a CATScan only to realize hehad stage-4 cancer foundoutside the colon wall. Noother tests had revealed itbefore. It was metastaticto the liver, he says. Itsa rare cancer only foundin about nine percent ofcancers.

Tony was left with little hopeas doctors informed himit was non-operable andchemo-resistant. It was ashock to me, admits Tony.I was 170 pounds, in goodshape and healthy. I couldntbelieve this was happening.

There was only onepossible alternative.He began conventionalchemotherapies. Over thecourse of time, some of

the therapies worked, oneshowed progress for abouteighteen weeks, whileothers proved unsuccessful.He was later referred tothe Cancer Treatmentand Research Center inSan Antonio to begin newPhase-1 experimentaltreatments. For thirty-twoweeks, the tumors beganshrinking and stabilized. InDecember 2007, progressstopped and the treatmentsdiscontinued. After thattime, hes undergone threeother experimental programsthat either didnt work at allor only showed potential fora brief period.

Tony will soon begin the fifthexperimental chemotherapy.Its difficult, he admitsas he must patiently waitto hear every six weekswhether or not the tumors

are shrinking. Ive been

here everyday as a volunteerdoing something meaningfulfor my community, which isvery important to me.

As a member of the citycouncil, Tony acknowledgesall the work theyveaccomplished as a collectiveeffort. Im proud of theway weve handled growthin the city, both residentialand commercial, whilemaintaining a qualityof life and a robust taxbase to support ourservices, he says. Tonyrecently celebrated sevenyears on the council thispast December; by far,longer than any othercouncilperson. Im nodifferent than any other citymember, he emphasizes.Im just more aware of what

goes on because of my dailyinvolvement.

Today, Tony continues tostay active in a number ofroles. As a veteran, he joinedthe board of OperationHomefront. After workingas a Financial Advisor forseveral years, Tony nowteaches the Dave RamseyFinancial Course to cityemployees, their families,and anyone else whowants to learn.

The city has given mea place to be whenI had nothing, hesays. My goal isto give back tothe city and tothe people. Iknow I will.Im living itnow. I wantto continue

to helppeople andserve others.

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HOPETony hopes to be strongenough to walk with hisfellow friends, family andthe community at the 1st

Annual Wilenchiks Walkfor Life, but as he notes,being in a perpetualstate of anemia mayprohibit that. However,

Insist on answers tquestions on the aof new medicines.mentally and physgive up hope and believe in God, heTonys uplifting mespeaks of his stronaudacious spirit toIn his own testamesurvive, he will forehearts and minds owho have had the know him.

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Twelve hours after he wasborn on April 17, 1988,Byron Fouty was wheeledinto his mothers hospitalroom with a sign thatread, Feed on Demand.

A nurse then winked atHilary Meunier and said,Youre going to have yourhands full.

Meunier certainly did,recalling that at an earlyage Fouty already haddeveloped a stubbornstreak and independentspirit while growing up inWalled Lake, Michigan,that would eventually leadto his decision to join the

Army to serve his countrywhile fighting in Iraq.

The first time I tried topunish him at age 5, he

climbed out the windowand tried to run away, butI stopped him, Meuniersaid from her home onOak Street surroundedby mementos of hersons young life: Foutysofficial Army portrait, thefolded American flag thatdraped his coffin, andseveral medals that lay

A Tribute toBYRON FOUTYB Y R U D Y A R I S P E

on a coffee table to show avisitor, a War on TerrorismService Medal, Prisoner ofWar Medal, the Bronze Star,and the Purple Heart.

Spc. Fouty, 19, and twoother American soldierswere reported missing formore than a year after theirunit was ambushed on May12, 2007, near Baghdad.His body was found July 9,2008, along with Sgt. AlexJimenez, 25, of Lawrence,Massachusetts, buried in agrave in the Iraqi village ofJurf as Sakhr.

The day after Fouty attached to Company D,4th Battalion, 31st InfantryRegiment was kidnapped,the Army sent two militarypersonnel to Meuniers

home, when she was livingin San Marcos, to deliver thebad news.

I was notified on MothersDay, the 45-year-oldSchertz resident said. Isaw them walk across thegrass, and my heart justsank. I thought he wasdead. They told me he had

been captured, and I was justdevastated.

Meunier said that for morethan a year and a half shecried and prayed that herfirst-born child and only sonwould be found. I worriedthat he was injured and notreceiving medical attention,she said.

But as each day passed andmonths turned into a year,Meunier slowly began toresign herself to the possibilitythat Fouty might be dead. Herfears were confirmed when

on July 10, an Army chaplainand another military officialreturned to her home toconfirm his death.

I had believed for sometime that he didnt make itbecause of who they werecaptured by, and there wereno POW camps, she said. Ihad prepared myself for this.

Its a horrible feeling, andIm sad of the outcome, buttheres some relief knowinghes back on American soil.

And hes buried near me, soI can visit his grave. I knowhes in a better place.

Although she said shemisses her son terribly,Meunier believes his spiritis still with her, and whilereminiscing about his life,she told of the time whenat age 6, Fouty wanted toshow off for a girl, so he

decided to jump off a junglegym thinking the snowwould break his fall. Hebroke his leg instead.

Fouty, she recounted,enjoyed outings to thelake in Oxford, Michigan,and spent his spare timeaway from school playingfootball, skateboarding,

snowboarding,and hockey.He also was adie-hard DetroitRed Wings fanand was a wizardat playing videogames.

Meunier alsorecalled that Fouty, whopossessed a great senseof humor, could walk into acrowd of strangers and returnhome, having made severalnew friends. He also enjoyed agood nap. I used to joke thathe could sleep standing up,his mother said.

Shortly after dropping outof Walled Lake Central HighSchool, Fouty told his familyhe wanted to enlist in the

Army. I took him to therecruiters office, Meuniersaid. He wanted to go intothe infantry and fight. I beggedhim to do anything but theinfantry, but he was boundand determined to fight (inIraq). With his IQ, he couldhave chosen any field in themilitary.

After enlisting in the Army inSeptember 2006, Fouty wasdeployed to Iraq in January2007.

I noticed how his eyesshined after he found somehappiness and purpose,his sister, Sarah Anne Dibler,told a Michigan newspaperfollowing a July 22 memorialservice in Novi. I know heswatching over us with thesame gleam in his eye.

It was Foutys intention,Meunier said, to re-enlist inthe Army to become a medicafter his tour of duty in Iraq.

Fouty never got the chance.He was buried July 25 atFort Sam Houston NationalCemetery.

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ou to sit down. Whetherst came in for a quickuring lunch hour or its

night with a group ofs, this local Schertzout makes superiore their priority and; not toon, its where youll findof the best pizza around.

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school and spent years as acook for high-end restaurantsand resorts in San Franciscoand Naples, Florida where heworked as a Sous Chef forthree years. After spendingmany years traveling, Guthriewanted to make a morepermanent move to a placehe could call home. Heremembered visiting San

Antonio as a child. It was acomfortable little city, Guthriereflects. I knew it would be agreat place to live. After a yearin San Antonio, Guthrie and hiswife, Adriana who is from Brazil,agreed to move a little fartherfrom the city, and Schertzpossessed a certain aura offamiliarity to his hometown inHawaii.

Guthrie bought the restaurant,originally named Tailgaters,in December 2007. Hed

also possessed a passionfor cooking as he grewup preparing multi-ethnicfoods from Hawaii and thePhilippines. Im a simplecook with a few tricks up mysleeve, he says.

Hawaiian Style recipes andscrumptious pizzas havebecome the restaurantsstaple. You dont ever want tore-invent the wheel, he says.We have a smaller menu, buteverything we do, we do reallywell.

Currently, the interior of BigPapas reflects more of arestaurant quality; however,Guthrie is in the process ofintegrating new apparatus thatwill create a sports bar feeland atmosphere with multipletelevisions, games, darts, golf,and an Internet jukebox.

On Wednesday nights,patrons enjoy bowlingnight. Everyone comesin ready to play with theirbowling shirts on, hesays. The non-smokingrestaurant caters to ahighly sports orienteddemographic. Walkingin, patrons notice anassortment of sport jerseyspinned on the walls. All ofour jerseys are donated,says Guthrie.

In the restaurant, heshowcases an array of hotsauces hes collected fromaround the world. Thishas become Schertzs littlehang-out, he says proudly.

Big Papas PizzaFor Guthrie, consistencyhas been key to hissuccess. From a menu

of scrumptious and temptingspecialty pizzas, mouth-watering appetizers, and more,customers enjoy a variety offavorites including the BigKahuna and The Epic pizzas.The Mango Chipotle rings are amust-have appetizer. Some ofthe ingredients in high demandinclude Portuguese sausage,that isnt typically found inTexas. I have it speciall ydelivered from Hawaii, saysGuthrie. Or the luau style Kaluapork Its cooked slowly forfourteen hours in the oven,which gives it an amazing flavorwhen added to our pizza.

He grows fresh basil in the backof the restaurant to which headds to another favorite pizzacalled Summer Delight thatincludes fresh tomato and basil,ricotta and ham. Have you seenBig Papas pizza cruiser driving

by to deliver an appetizingpizza to your neighborsdoorstep? The pizzeria offersfree, full service delivery toSchertz residents.

I love cooking, emphasizesGuthrie. But while most of hisexperience has been cookingin the back of the house, hesays he enjoys a differentperspective running the entireoperation. You must have apassion to do this. Im herethirteen hours a day, sevendays a week. Its truly a laborof love.

Costs are reasonably andcompetitively priced. The Epicwhich includes an abundanceof delicious toppings likepepperoni, ham, pineappleand jalapenos ranges fromonly $7.99 for a 10-inch pizzato $17.99 for an enormous

18-inch made to satisfy theentire family. My customerbase is extremely loyal,he notes. Its all repeatbusiness. Weve never had acomplaint. While he doesntboast about the successof his business, manyaccolades are expressedfrom those around him.However, he doesnt hesitateto show how proud he isof what hes accomplishedwith the help and supportof so many others. I haveemployees who are alldedicated workers and whoI couldnt manage all of thiswithout, he says. There is atrust weve built as a team.

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While these helpful tips can help you bounce back after theholiday season, there is another other way to help with both ofthese issues for maximum benefit. Exercise is about movementdesigned to increase lean muscle, improve your cardiovascularhealth, and strengthen bones, joints, and muscles. Byaccomplishing these things youre able to burn the cal oriesneeded to keep off unwanted inches and pounds, whilelowering your stress levels!

olidays The Aftermath:s Your Life, Live It Fit!

ording to the American Heart Association, theage American gains between 5-8 lbs over theay season. One of the best parts of the holidaysthe delicious food we indulge in, but what peoplet realize is the extra pounds and inches gained can

eversed! Youre probably thinking, great, wheree you a month ago, but as I always say, better latenever!

eaning up your diet should be goal number one,nd here are a few helpful tips to get you on theght track:

PORTION CONTROL. The first thing tomember is its not so much what you eat, but

ow much of it you eat. Portions are a majorctor in determining just how your body digests,ores, and utilizes what you put into it.

PACE YOURSELF. Slow down when eating,nd encourage children to do the same. Yourody will have a better chance of letting you knowouve had enough.

EAT SMALL, MORE OFTEN. Several small

eals are much better than two large ones whereou are so hungry you overeat!

SNACK SMART. Stock your shelves withealthy options like fruits, vegetables, anduts for snacking! You cant eat junk if itsot there!

The added stress associated with hectic schedulesand financial worries during the holidays alsocontributes to excess weight gain. We can all agreemental health is as important as physical health, butoften we neglect both!

1. REST. Getting more sleep is crucial to yourenergy levels, and will help you be more productiveboth at home and at work.

2. VITAMINS. Its sometimes difficult to get yourdaily recommended dosage of vitamins andminerals in your diet, so be sure to take a dailyvitamin with antioxidants.

3. TALK ABOUT IT. Dont keep your feelings lockedup! Talk to a family member, friend, pastor, or evenseek professional assistance if needed.

Holiday celebrations are over, but the question everyone must askselves is how can we recover from the weight gain and stress thatately comes with it?

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S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T B U S I N E S S S P O T L

Do you love to swim? Mostpeople might feel a bitintimidated by the athleticismof a professional swimmer,while others profess a lifelongfear or simply say its justtoo hard. Everyone has theirown story from children toadults. However, swimmingmay be one of the mostglorifying expressions ofphysical labor, as it is bothchallenging and rewardingon many levels. A baby canexercise more muscles inthe water, and improve their

coordination and balance. Fora child, they build confidenceas well as both physicaland mental endurance. Anadult can overcome fear,train for a triathlon, and geta great workout. Perhapsmost importantly, for thoseof any age, from infants tothe elderly, being able toswim can save your life orsomeone elses. Regardlessof individual goals, swimmingis a wonderful way to exercisethe entire body while gainingconfidence, stamina andcontrol that can, in turn,benefit every facet of your life.

This month, Love to Swimand Tumble School opens abrand new location in Schertz.Their original location is inSan Antonio where they havebeen since January 2006.Swimmers range from 6months old to 99 years of age.

Love to Swim and TumbleSchool has one defining goal:To create life-long masterfulswimmers. However, toaccomplish this feat it takesconsistent swimming, saysMary Reilly-Magee, owner

Schertz Grand Opening:Love to Swim and Tumble School

and founder. We definea swimmer as having theability to swim three-hundredyards continuously.

As an accomplished,competitive swimmer, coach,teacher and lifeguard, Maryspassion for swimming hassuccessfully translated to thepeople they serve. It seemeda natural progression to opena new location, in a city thatholds a special place in herheart. Mary is now thrilled toexpand the school into her

own community of Schertz,where she resides with herhusband and two children.Weve received such apositive response from thecity, says Mary. Peoplehave been calling to signup and ready to join. Itswonderful.

One of the main reasonsMary has devoted somuch time and energy todeveloping the school andpromoting swimming in thearea, is because she saysthey are in the businessof impacting the drowningstatistic. The majorityof drowning deaths arepreventable, she says. Weneed to educate people tolearn to really swim, sheadvocates. It broadens whatthey can do in their life.

Mary admits lots of people

want to learn to swim, butthere is a fear. Swimmingis hard, she says. Peopleunderestimate it. However,while it may pose its own setof challenges for adults, it isattainable. We want to helppeople learn to swim well,

emphasizes Mary. Whatdoes that mean? As shedenotes, its swimming forfitness, perhaps to participatein a triathlon, preparing totake a trip to the Caribbean,or being with friends at aswimming pool. Havingtaught adults gives me agreat perspective on what todo with children, she adds.When teaching children, Marynotes that kids respond toswimming similar to theirparents. When parents havefear, the kids have fear.

For children, there istremendous value in the artof swimming, but Mary tellsparents to stay supportivethroughout the childrenslearning. Kids plateau intheir learning, she explains.Parents have an expectationof consistent advancement,but its an educationalprogression. Kids overcome,master skills and move on.Thats why having consistentexposure over time is soimportant to the curriculumMary and her team havedeveloped for the studentslearning.

Another component tothe school includes a gymarea directed by ElaineBangert, Program Director,who possesses over30 years of gymnasticscoaching experience. The

Tumble School is designedfor children engaging ingymnastics, while developingphysical and social skills.There are Rolli Pollie classesfor children 18 months to 36months of age. For kids ages3 to 8 years old, there are a

variety of classes ingymnastics, non-cgames and team wpreparation, cheermore.

Parents have the cof watching their cthrough glass windsimultaneously in tand gym areas. Boelect to participateand Tumble, whichpreparatory class fages 5 to 8 years o

All of the staff and undergo extensive in multi-areas of teThey unite togethea common vision focommunity, utilizingand experience to their students to acgoals, both as swimas individuals. NotLove to Swim a plapeople come to leamake new friends, ones life in a suppenvironment that cyou to reach new ghelps you take the need to attain themcourage. It takes byourself, shares Msomeone goes fromI cant to I can. Tgreatest accomplis

Love to Swim and Tumble School opens January 5, 2009at 6044 FM 3009, Ste 285, Schertz, TX 78154. For more

information call 210-566-4096 or visit www.love-to-swim.com.

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It is hard to imagine that 50 yearshave passed since the City ofSchertz was incorporated. And,while he hasnt been here sincethe beginning, Schertz Mayor HalBaldwin and his wife Barbara havecalled Schertz home for more thanforty years.

Since relocating to Schertz in thelate 1960s, Baldwin has witnesseda sleepy town of less than 5,000residents grow into San Antonioslargest suburb. During that periodof rapid transformation, the retired

Air Force Senior Master Sergeanthas been present for the boomsand the busts, as well a s the goodand the bad. In May 2008, Baldwinentered his 15th year as Mayorwhen he was reelected to officewith over 80 percent of the voteand in the process he becamethe longest serving Mayor in theregion.

In recognition of the mayorsservice to the community aswell as his work in both city andschool government, Schertz CityManager Don Taylor unveiledthe Hal Baldwin MunicipalGovernment Scholarship programfollowing a city council meeting onNovember 18, 2008. Surrounded

by four generations of Baldwins,as well as current and formerCity of Schertz employees,management, and councilmembers, Taylor read through theMayors accomplishments andexplained to the audience that thescholarship was established tobe an annual essay and interviewcompetition with the expressedpurpose of motivating students

to pursue leadership roles in civicgovernment.

Taylor further described Baldwinscareer in the Air Force, hiswork with Urban Renewal,his time as Tax Assessor, asSCUCISD business manager,

as a city council member, andultimately as mayor. Under hisleadership, the City has nearlydoubled in size and continuesto develop economically andfinancia lly, said Taylor. The Mayorhas dedicated his life to Schertzand he epitomizes public service.

According to council member TonyWilenchik who helped establish theprogram, the $1,000.00 scholarshipprovides a vehicle for rewardingscholastic excellence and honorsMayor Hal Baldwin, a great

American who has dedicated over35-years of his life to municipalgovernment.

The annual contest is open toany City of Schertz high schoolsenior either enrolled in anaccredited high school or beinghome schooled who is currentlyin a civic/government class orbeing taught about government.Brad Gildea, Special Projects

Director for Schertz, said thatevery fall an essay topic will beselected by a three memberscholarship board. Schools willbe notified and the informationabout the program will be postedat various city offices. Participantsmust then submit an essay anda nominating letter from theircivic/government teacher or theirparent if they are home schooled

by the application deadline. The bowill judge the essays and select thetop three applicants to be i nterviewFinal selection of the scholarshiprecipient will be made in May with award being presented at the studegraduation ceremony or at anotherappropriate location.

Following announcement of thescholarship program, the usually

jovial Baldwin was nearly speechleSurrounded by his wife Barbara an

most of his family, he thanked the mand women who helped Schertz litmake the map.

More information about the Hal BaMunicipal Scholarship program isforthcoming and will be available awww.schertz.com. To view photosof the scholarship program kick-ofceremony, visit us atwww.schertzmagazine.com.

ScholarshNamed inHonor ofSchertz

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B Y

M A D G E

R A S H E L L

Madge Rashell has 2experience in all phaestate closing, legal areas. Currently a filiteracy consultant anof a thriving mortgagcompany.www.hometrustmor

ROPERTY TAXDVANTAGE

ou purchased a home to liveas your primary residence, itconsidered your homesteadhe State of Texas. You getroperty tax reduction on oneme you own - the home thaty label as their homestead.

st register the home as yourmestead with the countypraisal district and apply forhomestead tax exemption.

e appraisal district servesthe taxing authorities - city,unty, school, water district,- yet you only have to file

ce to have the exemption put

place for all your propertyes.

s is a free service providedthe appraisal district and it

n save you several hundredlars per year!

to the website for yourunty Appraisal District andl up the form for Homesteademption. Fill it out and sendn to make sure that you get

your exemption (and lowertaxes) for 2009. Here arethe website addressesfor the three counties thatSchertz spans, along withphone numbers if you preferto call in. Of course youcan always go in person ifyou prefer.

Guadalupe Countywww.guadalupead.org830-303-3313 or 210-945-9708Bexar Countywww.bcad.org210-224-2432Comal Countywww.comalad.org830-625-8597

You may also be eligiblefor additional property taxexemptions - disability,over 65, or agricultural useexemptions for example.Be sure to check them allout!

Eligibility for an exemptionis based on ownership ofthe property on January1, so now is the time tocheck it out and make any

necessary changes, toensure all your exemptionsare in place for 2009.

If you have owned andlived in your home for awhile and never filed - itis not too late for 2009.There are no refunds forprevious years, but youcan file for 2009 forward.Its your responsibility toask for the exemptions, oryou will not receive them!

INCOME TAXADVANTAGE

This is the big savings!

Federal income tax lawallows you to itemize anddeduct from your income dollar for dollar theamounts you have paidfor interest, property taxand mortgage insuranceon your homestead. Youitemize these deductionson Schedule A of your taxreturn. Even taxpayerswho take standarddeductions will be ableto subtract property

taxes from their taxableincome (up to $1,000 formarried couples and $500for others). Talk to a taxspecialist to find your bestoption.

A full year of interest,plus property taxes, plusmortgage insurance on ahome valued at $185,000equals about $14,566. Ifyou are in a 28% tax bracketand you bought a home -you would not have to payincome tax on that $14,566.This would reduce theamount of tax you owe forthe year by $4,078.

$14,566 seems like a lot ofmoney to be paying out - itcomes to about $1,214 permonth. What would renthave cost you? Would yourlandlord have given youback $4,078 of that rent atthe end of the year?

When you take the taxreduction into account, thehome has actually only costyou $874 per month!

If you receive a very largetax refund, you may wantto review your W-4 withyour employer to see if youshould adjust the amountof exemptions you areclaiming.

Instead of receiving sucha large refund at tax time,you may find it morebeneficial to contributemore to your 401k or toincrease your take homepay. Just another benefit ofhomeownership!

2008 HOUSINGAND ECONOMIC

RECOVERY ACTTAX CREDIT

The 2008 housing stimuluspackage, which was passedto help stabilize home pricesand increase home sales,makes some first-timehomebuyers eligible for a$7,500 tax credit.

How does it work? You justclaim the tax credit on your

federal income tax returnand can receive a refundcheck from the IRS for upto $7,500. If you owe tax,but it is less than $7,500 youcan get a check from theIRS for the difference.

There is a repaymentrequirement so the FederalTreasury gets the moneyback and hopefully homebuyers will benefit fromstabilized and eventually,increasing future housingprices. You pay the $7,500back at a rate of $500 peryear over fifteen years.

There are a few rules:

1. To qualify you must bea first time homebuyer- meaning you have notowned a home in the last 3years - and you must havepurchased a new primaryresidence between thedates of April 9, 2008 andup to July 1, 2009.

2. This is a TRUE Tax Credit- a dollar for dollar reductionin the amount of tax that

the new home owner owes- not just a deduction fromtaxable income (like theproperty tax and interestdeduction). The credit iscalculated as 10% of thehome purchase price, with amaximum credit amount of$7,500.

3. There is an income limitimposed - single taxpayerswith incomes up to $75,000and married couples withincomes up to $150,000qualify for the credit. If yourincome is above the limit,you may still qualify for apartial tax credit.

4. This tax credit works likean interest free loan andmust be repaid at a rate of$500 per year over a fifteen-year period.

5. You do not start makingpayments until two yearsafter the credit is claimed,so it will be 2010 or 2011before payback begins.

6. If the house is sold, youmust pay the entire balance

still due out of youfrom the sale. Whhome is sold, if theenough money to the tax credit, the owed is forgiven.

Talk to your tax preto see if you qualifcredit,

Property tax exemincome tax deductup to a $7,500 tax

Ahh, the beauty ofownership!

GET A TAX BREAThe Bene

of Home Owners

Did you buy or refinance a home in 2008?Good for you!

But dont stop there! Now is the time tomake sure you take advantage of the threeways you can still save additional money:

property tax, income tax and with the newinterest free income tax credit for first timehome buyers.

ROPERTY TAXDVANTAGE

ou purchased a home to livas your primary residence, itconsidered your homesteadhe State of Texas. You get


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ALK OF THE

TOWNKnights Win State Footba

ChampionshipsThe Buffalo Valley

Youth AssociationKnights started playoffcompetition within the

Texas Youth FootballAssociation (TYFA) onNovember 15, 2008. All

four teams made theplayoffs and the Midgets

and Rookies advanced to theState Finals in Round Rock,

Texas on November 30, 2008.For the first time in BVYAhistory, we brought home two

championships in a single year the only organization in Division

2 to accomplish that distinction.

The teams began practicing inthe hot August heat last summer.

There were many kids who did notcontinue on with the season, but

most were ready to go when gamesbegan. This is just the second season

that the Knights participated in theTexas Youth Football Association, so

expectations from other organizationswere not high and now these kids are

known around the state!

There were two adKnights teams. TTeam competed wthroughout the seawere playoff conteFlag head coach TPorter led his teamsemi-final round, elosing to State RuHutto Hippos. ThJunior Team, led bCoach Mike Millerplace during regulplay. This very talteam was upset inround of the play-owas a surprise for league. All four tehead into the off-swhere most will st

basketball and, latbaseball. Buffalo

Association, the pryouth activity orgaof south Texas, is proud of all of thesathletes and the cwho supported thethroughout the yea

We Are TheChampions!!!

The Knights (Midget Division), under headcoach Sean Brown, won a hard-fought gameagainst the Brush Country Rattlers fromPleasanton, Texas with the final score of 12-7These teams are comprised of boys, ages 6and 7. With this win, the Knights finished theseason with a perfect 11-0 record.

Schertz Tales MagazineLaunches Online Website

To enter your event or

announcement in

Talk of the Town, email

your entry to

[email protected]

VRTX TechnologiesPromotes Protecting

the Environment

It seems as though everywhereyou turn today companies areproclaiming they are greenand eco-friendly. Of course,for many organizations theseare buzz words that help themcommunicate new initiatives tothe consumer, not functions oftheir industry.

VRTX Technologies isdifferent. While the company isenvironmentally-friendly, it activelyworks to ensure the description isnot just an ideal, it is a way of life.Learn More about VRTXTechnologies online atwww.schertzmagazine.com

The World Wide Web is all therage! You can find out just aboutanything as its happening.Now Schertz Tales has joinedthe information age with thelaunch schertzmagazine.com.Stay up-to-date with what isgoing on in and around theSchertz community. Check outExclusive Online articles; videoand photo updates; communityhappenings. Also, leave us acomment and get sneak peaksof future issues of SchertzTales. Check us out at www.schertzmagazine.com Photographyby:TaraBerry


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ALK OF THE

TOWN

GROW LOCAL FESTIVAL, ATSCHERTZ CIVIC CENTER

Adopt a Pig at theSchertz Library

The Schertz Library, in conjunctionwith Capitol One Bank, issponsoring a fund-raising activityby giving out 600 piggy banks topeople who would agree to feedthem pennies (other coins are alsoacceptable). Once the pig is full,the adoptive family would pay avisit to Capital One Bank, emptythe pig into the change counterand take the receipt to a teller, whowould deposit the money into theSchertz Library Account. The familysupports the library and they get tokeep the pig!

The program also will include a best

pig name contest, recognition forthe pig families in Schertz Talesand prizes.

Thinking about putting in avegetable garden this spring?Want to grow tomatoes, peppers,cucumbers and other edibles?Dont know what to do to getstarted? Let the Guadalupe CountyMaster Gardeners show you howits done. Join us Saturday Feb.7th starting at 9 a.m. for the First

Annual Grow Local Festival atthe Schertz Civic Center located at1400 Schertz Parkway.

The Festival is co-sponsored bySchulz Nursery, New Earth Soilsand Compost, Fanicks GardenCenter and the City of Schertz.The Schertz Civic Centers Vendor

Area will be open from 9 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Admission to the Vendor

Area is free to the general public.Shop for bedding plants andseeds, annuals, fruit trees andother quality garden products.See a demonstration of rain waterharvesting. Have your hand toolssharpened. Get advice fromlocal experts on gardening andlandscaping.

Need more in-depth gardeninginfo? Attend the BackyardVegetable Gardening seminarfrom 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theseminar will cover:

1. the basics of raised-bedvegetable gardening the how

and the why;2. the best vegetables to plant

and how to do it;3. how to harvest rainwater towater your garden.

Pre-registration seminar costis $25 per person or $35 percouple; $30 & $40 at the door.Registration includes a hotlunch catered by McBees BBQand chances to win great doorprizes.

For more information visit ourwebsite at www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or contactLinda Bruno, 210-363-8380 or

[email protected].

Special story timeswith refreshments willbe provided by CapitalOne Bank at the Schertz Libraryon Wed., January 14th, 10 am-12 Noonand on Thurs., January 15th, 10 am-12Noon and 3:30 pm-4:00 pm.

For more information about the adoptionprogram, contact: Gail Douglas at619-1712.

Wilenchiks Walk:Raising the Bar for Cancer Research

ts just a randomccurrence that changesves, and sometimes takesur friends and loved onesway, said Cindy Raleigh,

wife of cancer survivorustin Raleigh and anvent organizer of the 2008

Wilenchiks Walk for Life.

n August 2006, Raleighsusband Justin, a youngctive 29-year-old, wasiagnosed with cancer. Itoes not care how old youre, how many childrenou have, how long youave been married. It doesot care if you are healthynd happy. It can come atny time.

At the time of the diag-

osis, Cindy and Justinad been married for 7ears and were blessed

with a beautiful daugh-er. My world fell apart,aid Raleigh, He is myest friend and I couldnt

magine life without him.Terrified was the only

word that could explain myeelings. Not only was hettacked by this disease,ut he was attacked by aancer that is so rare that

only 3 people a year arediagnosed with this form.

After visiting with his doc-tor, Justin was referredto the Cancer Therapy &Research Center (CTRC)at The University of TexasHealth Science Center atSan Antonio.

Like Raleigh, Schertz CityCouncil member TonyWilenchik was diagnosedwith cancer in the Fall of2006. He was told thathis cancer was non-oper-able and chemo-resistant:He was only given six tonine months to live. LikeRaleigh, Wilenchik and hisfamily never saw it com-ing. In point of fact, Tonywas still running mara-

thons just a few monthsearlier. Ultimately, Tonywas referred to CTRCand participated in fourseparate experimentalprocedures.

Fortunately, with help fromGod, loving friends, family,excellent doctors, and theknowledge that cancerresearch has gained withthe help of donations,Justin Raleigh was de-

clared cancer-free in Decem-ber 2006! Wilenchik has alsobeaten the odds and survivedwell beyond the six-monthprediction given him bydoctors in 2006. And whileWilenchik is now preparing tobegin a fifth experimental pro-cedure shortly, he is still goingstrong over two years later.

According Schertz AssistantManager John Bierschwale,research and prayer arewhy people like Raleigh andWilenchik are alive today.Who cancer strikes is indis-criminate, said Bierschwale.That is why everybody needsto do there part to supportcancer research and institu-tions like the Cancer Therapy& Research Center in San

Antonio.

In early 2007 City of Schertzemployees decided that itwas time to develop a pro-gram to encourage residentsto participate and raise fundsfor cancer research. Somany of our co-workers andfriends have been afflictedby this disease, explainedorganizer Kim Lewenski. We

just want do our part to honorloved ones who have passed By Brad E. Bailey

away and support our familymembers and friends likeTony Wilenchik who need ex-perimental research to helpkeep them in the fight.

Wilenchiks Walk for Lifewas formed with the singulargoal of raising money for theCancer Therapy and Re-search Center and support-ing its mission to conquercancer through research,prevention and treatment.Scheduled to take placeMarch 7, 2008 in Schertz,the walk itself is set for themorning of March 7, 2009.Participants will have the op-portunity to walk individuallyor as teams on Schertz Park-way. The walk ends at theOld Schertz Public Library

where there will be plenty offood and entertainment forthe whole family. Sponsors,volunteers, donations, andteams are currently beingsought! Registration informa-tion for individuals and teamswill be available online atwww.schertz.com.

Learn more about the mis-sion of CTRC atwww.ctrc.net

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GOVERNMENROUND-U

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT THE HAPPENINGZIN SCHERTZ CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of Schertz will beholding a General Election onMay 9, 2009 to elect officials forCouncil positions for a two-yearterm. The current positions tobe considered on the May 9thballot are Council Places 3, 4and 5. Place 3 - Councilmem-ber John Trayhan, Place 4 -Councilmember Tony Wilenchikand Place 5 - CouncilmemberMichael Carpenter, currentlyhold these seats.

The first day to file for a placeon the ballot along with a $5.00filing fee is February 7, 2009Deadline to file is 5:00 p.m. onMarch 9, 2009 with the CitySecretarys office.

CARPENTER APPOINTEDMAYOR PRO-TEM

Place 5 council member Mi-chael Carpenter was sworn in asSchertz Mayor Pro-Tempore byMayor Hal Baldwin on Decem-ber 2, 2008. First elected in May2005 and re-elected in 2007,Carpenter serves as the coun-cil liaison to the planning andzoning commission, the libraryboard, the youth commissionand the 50th anniversary com-mittee.

He also is active in the commu-nity as a member of the Knightsof Columbus and serving in sev-eral ministries at his parish, OurLady of Perpetual Help CatholicChurch in Selma.

Council member Carpenterworks as a business develop-ment manager for the IT firm

Avnet, Inc. He is in his ninth yearthere.

Carpenter graduated with hon-ors in 1994 from State Techni-cal Institute at Memphis (nowSouthwest Tennessee Commu-nity College) with an associatesdegree in paralegal studies. In1996, he graduated with honorsfrom the University of Memphiswith a bachelors degree inliberal studies.

In 1996 and 1997 he attended

St. Marys University mastersprogram in clinical psychol-ogy. In 2004, he graduatedfrom Webster University witha masters degree in businessadministration.

The Memphis, Tennessee, na-tive is married to Melissa (alsofrom Memphis), his wife of 15years. Michael and Missy havetwo sons.

ELECTION INFORMATION FOR THE GENERALELECTION ON MAY 9, 2009

Monday,April27thFriday,May1st:8:00a.m.to5:00p.m.Monday,May4thTuesday,May5th:7:00a.m.to7:00p.m.

EARLYVOTINGSCHEDULE:

EarlyvotingwillbeheldattheGuadalupeElectionsOffice,1101ElbelRoad,SchertzTexas.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasefeelfreetocontacttheCitySecretarysofficeat619-1030or619-1031. CandidatepacketswillbeavailableontheCityswebsiteatwww.schertz.com.

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JANUARYDATES TO KNOW:THURSDAY, 1New Years HolidayCity Offices ClosedNo Trash Collection

FRIDAY, 2New Years HolidayCity Offices Closed

MONDAY, 5Parks & Recreation

Advisory BoardMeeting, 6pmCommunity Center

Library AdvisoryBoard, 7pmAdmin Bldg

TUESDAY, 6City CouncilMeeting, 6:30pmCouncil Chambers

THURSDAY, 8TSAC, 5:30pmCouncil Chambers

Citizens PoliceAcademy Alumni7pm - Police Dept

50th AnniversaryCommittee Meeting,7pm Admin Bldg

MONDAY, 12Buffalo Valley Youth

Association, 6pm

401 Oak St

TUESDAY, 13City CouncilMeeting, 6:30pmCouncil Chambers

WEDNESDAY, 14Planning & ZoningMeeting, 6:30pmCouncil Chambers

THURSDAY, 15Schertz HistoricalPreservation CommitteeMeeting, 6:30pmCouncil Chambers

Schertz YouthCommission Meeting,6:30pm - Admin Bldg

MONDAY, 19Martin Luther KingHolidayCity Offices Closed

TUESDAY, 20City Council Meeting,6:30pmCouncil Chambers

THURSDAY, 22Schertz EconomicDevelopmentCorporationMeeting, 11:30amCouncil Chambers

MONDAY, 26Parks & Recreation

Advisory BoardMeeting, 6pmCommunity Center

Board of AdjustmentsMeeting, 6pmCouncil Chambers

TUESDAY, 27

City Council Meeting,6:30pmCouncil Chambers

WEDNESDAY, 28Planning & ZoningMeeting, 6:30pmCouncil Chambers

SEWER AVERAGING(NOVEMBER FEBRUARY)WILL AFFECT RESIDENTS2008-2009 SEWER BILLS

GOVERNMENTROUND-UP

Sewer averaging for the winter monthsbegins November 1, 2008 and continuesthrough February 28, 2009. Meter read-ings taken over this three-month period willdetermine your sewer average for the nextbilling year, which begins April 1. The read-ings will be averaged, and that average willbe multiplied by $2.24 for residents with anaverage below 12,000 gallons. For residentswith averages over 12,001 gallons the aver-age will be multiplied by $2.43. That total willbe added to the base rate of $3.75 (residen-tial use).

Customers are encouraged to use waterconservatively throughout the averagingmonths to ensure their sewer/water billsremain manageable. People who use largeamounts of water (watering the yard, bath,etc.) during the averaging months can expecthigher sewer bills for the next billing year.Karen Garcia, Schertz Business Office Man-ager, advises customers to double-checkall residential water systems (toilets, show-ers/baths, outdoor faucets, etc.) for leaksand make sure their appliances are in goodworking condition.

Commonly, unexpectedly high water billscan be traced to leaks (toilets, automaticsprinkler systems, etc.), or running toi-lets. Garcia also suggests that residentslimit landscape water use, be frugalwhen washing automobiles, and limitunnecessary water use during the wateraveraging period.

The following are the averaging datesfor each billing cycle (identified on yourwater/sewer bill):Cycle 1: Nov. 29 - Feb. 29Cycle 2: Nov. 4 - Feb. 4Cycle 3: Nov. 22 - Feb. 22Cycle 4: Nov. 11 - Feb. 11Cycle 5: Nov. 4 - Feb. 4Cycle 6: Nov. 15 - Feb. 15Cycle 7: Nov. 15 - Feb.15

If you are not sure of your cycle billing,please check information on our website at: www.schertz.com. For moreinformation on water and sewer billing,averaging or other related topics, or call210-619-1100.


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Dear friend,I want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps

a confession can help clear the air so theres nomisunderstanding, Before I talk about my confession,though, let me say a few other things first.

Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. Youknow, when I meet people in town they usually say, Oh,yeah, I know you, youre Dr. Martin. Ive seen your ad withthat picture of you and the two cute kids. Well, Im the guyin the middle. Years ago I was a college baseball player, butI developed a painful neck, shoulder and arm condition. Inmy case it came on suddenly. The pain in my hands wasso intense that I couldnt raise my arm above my head oreven throw a baseball. I was afraid that I would lose myscholarship if it continued. I went to my trainer and medicaldoctor and was given anti-inflammatories. The problemwith those medications is that they just mask the symptomsand in my case did not help. Finally, after steroid injectionsI decided against it. But, theres moreA family memberof mine convinces me to give their doctor a try. This new

doctor did an exam, took some films, and then adjustedmy spine. The adjustment didnt

hurt, it actually felt good. Igot relief, and I could use

my arm again. Oh,did I mention thatthis doctor is ach i ropracto r .It worked so

well that I wentto chiropractic

school myself.Now for

McKennaa n d

Cooper, who are the cute kids in the picture. They getadjusted regularly and are some of the healthiest kidsyou will know. Their mom is also problem-free evenwith all the bending and lifting a busy mom of two does.It might seem like a small thing, but it makes a bigdifference to her.

Its strange how life is, because now people cometo see me with their neck, arm and shoulder problems.Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines,chronic pain, carpal tunnel, whiplash from car accidents,backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbnessin limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few.Heres what some of my patients had to say:

I have not had a headache in months- (Mary J.)Mood and attitude have improved (Lisa A.)Several times a day patients thank me for helping

them with their health problems. But I cant really takethe credit. My confession is that Ive never healedanyone of anything. What I do is perform a specificspinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the

body responds by healing itself. We get tremendousresults. Its a simple as that!

Forty-eight million Americans no longer have healthinsurance, and those who do have found that theirbenefits are reduced. Thats where my I come in. I havea significantly lower fee plan so that more people areable to afford the care they need. A whole week ofcare in my office costs what you could pay for one visitelsewhere. Studies show that people actually pay lessfor their long-term overall health care expenses if theyare seeing a chiropractor.

You Benefit from an Amazing Offer- Look, you aregoing to write a check to someone for your health careexpenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amountfor chiropractic. When you bring in this article, you willreceive my entire new patient exam for $17. Thats withan evaluation and X-Rays.the whole ball of wax. But,

please call right away because this offer expires on Febru2009, and I dont want you to miss out. By the way, furthevery affordable and youll be happy to know that I have affplans. You see Im not trying to seduce you to come see this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fethat. Further care is very important to consider when makchoice of doctor. High costs can add up very quickly.

Great care at a great feePlease, I hope that themisunderstanding about quality of care just because I lower fee. Youll get great care at a great fee. My qualificaIm a Magna cum Laude graduate of Cleveland ChiroCollege and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Iventrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes thmay know. After practicing for four years in San Anmoved my practice to Schertz. I just have a low examhelp more people who need care.

My Associate, Dr. Kyle Stringer, brings over fiveof experience to our practice with the latest in ptechniques.

My assistant is Rebecca, and she is really a great p

Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our make you feel at home. We have a wonderful serviceexceptional fee. Our office is called

Schertz Chiropractic and it is at 17323 IH 35 North S(we are between 3009 and Schertz Parkway on the 35 Access Road). Our phone number is 210-646-600Rebecca or me today for an appointment. We can heThank you.

-Patrick W. Martin, D.C.

P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offerisecond family member this same examination for only $

P.S.S. Your time is just as valuable as ours, thats why wbe with you promptly at your appointment.

estival of Angels was such a wonderful and fun event for allwho attended, especially the children. Once again our com-y came together to celebrate the holidays and provide a wintererland for the kids to play, see Santa and experience snow.chertz Chamber of Commerce handed out 42 12 dozen cup-provided by the Schertz Chamber of Commerce and City oftz. Thanks to our members and businesses for the continuedrt of such a fun event, and a special thanks to Jeanine Claus

er mother for helping with passing out the cupcakes!

Highlight

Chamber Members...

dging of the lighting contestlace December 10 andalists were notified with atheir yard on December

With so many extraordinaryations the choices were trulyhelming, but alas a decision

o be made. The winnerspresented a trophy by thef Schertz Economic Devel-nt during City Council onmber 16. Congratulations tonners!

peaker for our Januaryprogram will be Sena-f Wentworth who will be

ng us an update on whatsning at our State Capitalsues that may affect ourPlease contact the Cham-fices at 566-9000 or [email protected] to

Cost is $10 with RSVP andthe door. The luncheonheld at the Schertz Civicr on January 30 at 11:30am.sure to be a popular

am so be sure to make yourations no later thanry 23.

next time, remember to...

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advertisement somewhere inevery issue of Schertz Tales.Be the 25th person to [email protected] and

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Featuredthis month is

Miss Tri-County,

Crystal WilsonHey Yall, my name is Crystal

Wilson, also known as Miss Tri-County, or Peaches by my Dad. I

am the fourth of five children from myparents 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 littlesister Emily. I have also been blessed with two nieces,

the sunshine of most of my days, Samantha and Lily, with athird on the way. I have attended school in the SCUCISD from thetime 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, afour-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. Outsideof 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 anursery worker. I have lived in Schertz for 14 years and consider it to be theonly home I can hold in my heart. After attending Texas A&M Corpus ChristiI would love to come back to Schertz and teach 1st or 2nd grade in thedistrict. As an overall summary I would like to say I love giving, sharing mytime with others, and being an outgoing optimist.

(R-L) Miss Friendly City, Sarah Corder; MJulianne Royce; Miss Tri-County, CrystalMiss Schertz, Taylor Weidman; Miss LibeWiley; Miss Freedom, Ellen Goos

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