Northcliffe

Articles from the September Newsletter

Aug 23, 2008

MEET JIMMY WALKER:

If you drive all the way up Columbia
to the water towers at the top of the
hill, you will see Lee Trevino Street,
Ping Street, and Fred Couples Street
among other famous golfing names.
However, the very first street by the
water towers is Jimmy Walker Street.
You may ask: ?“Who is Jimmy
Walker??” Many from our community
have known Jimmy since his parents
moved to Northcliffe in 1990 when
Jimmy was 11 years old. Then, and
for many years after, his parents
would get him up very early every
morning so he could go out and play
a round of golf with the older men
who would tee off at dawn. His
mother, Barbara, said that they were
all very patient in allowing him to
play with them before he had to go to
school. Jimmy learned the game
from his father who was a scratch
golfer. Those early mornings and
dedication paid off. Jimmy graduated
from Canyon High School and
went on to Baylor University on a
golf scholarship. Today he is on the
Professional Golfers Association
Tour (PGA). Prior to gaining PGA
status, Jimmy was the second youngest
player to earn Nationwide Tour
Player of the Year honors. When he
was on the Nationwide Tour the announcers
would refer to him as ?“The
Tall Texan?”, and he became just the
eighth player in Tour history to post
three eagles in one round. When
Jimmy first joined the PGA Tour in
2005 he sustained a neck injury during
the first tournament of the year,
and was limited to the amount he
could play. He returned to the Nationwide
Tour for 2007, but again
earned his way back to the PGA tour
by finishing in the top 25 on the Nationwide
Tour money list for the season.
His biggest thrill in golf so far
has been to qualify for and play in
the 2001 U.S. Open Golf Championship
at the age of 22. Jimmy met his
wife Erin at a Nationwide Tour event
in 2004 where she was a tournament
volunteer. They married in 2006 and
currently reside in Boerne, Texas.

STUDENT CORNER:

Julia M. Collins from the Northcliffe community
is currently a senior at Steele High School. During her Junior year she was recognized and selected for All District Team (2007-2008) for
the track and field regional qualifier in the 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400m relays. She enjoys
playing basketball and running track.

Please let us know at dab50899@aol.com if you
or a friend excel in sports, band or academics.
We would love to showcase your talents in the
Students?’ Corner.

NEW CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:

The Schertz City Council gave its final approval
to a zoning change that would allow the Archdiocese of San Antonio to build the new John Paul II Catholic High School on a 52.3 acre site located at the southeast corner of FM482 and Friesenhahn Lane. The archdiocese plans to open the $25 million High School for the 2009-2010 school year. The high school will be built in phases and will cover 120,000square feet once completed. John Paul II will serve as a regional Catholic high school serving the growing communities, parishes and parochial schools of northeastern Bexar County, Schertz, Selma, New Braunfels, Seguin,Canyon Lake and San Marcos.

SIPPEL ELEMENTARY OPENS:

Our Northcliffe first thru fourth grade students will have a brand new school to attend this fall. The long awaited opening of the John A. Sippel Elementary School on Wiederstein Road opened on August 25, 2008! The school mascot is a Stallion and the school colors are Red, Black and Silver. Mrs. Naoko Schwendeman is very excited about the new school. She said it is a beautiful facility and the Principal and faculty she met while registering her two children were so friendly and eager to help.
The web site for the school can be found at:
www.scuc.txed.net/campuses/sippel.

COUNCILMAN FOWLER AND SCHERTZ PARK DIRECTOE MEET WITH FRIENDS OF THE NORTHERN SCHERTZ PARKS:

Mr. George Logan, Park Director and Jim
Fowler, City Council representative to the Park
Board recently met with residents from several
neighborhoods in our area to discuss additional
needs for the Northcliffe City Park. During the
very productive and enjoyable meeting, Mr.
Logan stated that he plans to reinstall the swing,add 4 benches, add a barbeque in the pavilion,replace the water fountain, plant more trees and install an irrigation system. Adding these amenities will complete the park upgrade that was approved in 2006. Mr. George Logan addressed the following question: There have been reports of 4 wheelers and motorcycles in the park. Some damage to the turf has occurred. What is your policy? Answer From Mr. Logan: We do not allow any motorized vehicle in any park at any time! If a vehicle is seen in a city park, please call the Police Department@ 210-658-5321.

A CROSSSWALK ON CHERRYTREE:

The City Transportation Safety Advisory Commission recently voted to approve the installation of a crosswalk across Cherrytree to the park. It must now go to City Council for final approval. If approved it could take several
months to complete.

NOVEMBER 4TH PRESIDENTIAL AND CITY ELECTIONS:

It will soon be time to cast your vote for the
next President of the United States. Additionally
this year, the City of Schertz will be holding
an election to vote on amendments/changes to
the City Charter. You can cast your votes in
both elections at one location. According to Ms.
Missy Doss, Assistant Elections Administrator
for Guadalupe County, Texas now requires that
voters have only to visit one voting location. In
this case, Guadalupe County residents will vote
in both elections at the Community Center on
Morning Drive, and Comal County residents
will vote in both elections at the Comal Elementary School, 6721 FM482. To find out more
about the amendments proposed to the City
Charter go to Schertz.com.

COMMUNITY CENTER NORTH IMPROVEMENTS:

The Community Center renovation is completed except a small parking area that is to be added. This cannot be started until the work on the water booster station is completed. The space cannot be rented until the booster station is completed.

SCHERTZ FEST
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
Schertz at the party of the century?…well
the half-century. Join the Schertz Parks
and Recreation Foundation September 25-
27 at Schertz Fest in Pickrell Park ( 701
Oak Street ). This three-day event will have
something for the whole family: food, fun, a
carnival, the HEB Kid Zone, music, and
more festivities. Admission prices are $5
(Thursday) and $15 per day (Friday & Saturday)
with a special three-day all-access
pass for $25.00. Kids under 12 get in
FREE! Tickets for the carnival may be purchased
upon entrance to the festival. BUY
YOUR TICKETS ONLINE and learn more
at www.schertzfest.com. A limited number of tickets are available at Schertz City Hall ( 1400 Schertz Parkway ,Building #1)

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST:

The Northcliffe HOA will hold its annual
Christmas Decorating Contest between Dec.
8-13. Be certain to have your lights on in
the evening during that week. We will be
awarding prizes to the first three places!
We had fantastic decorations last year, but
would love to surpass it. Several of our
homes were considered as finalists in the
Schertz city-wide contest as well.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER--THANK YOU!

I would like to thank the following people who have volunteered their time to improve our community:
?¨Mrs. Dorothy Boyle who assembles 700 newsletters every quarter (she used to do it monthly) and delivers them to Block Captains.
?¨Ms. Joan Geyer who picks up litter in the park every morning.
?¨Ms. Sylvia Garza for calling GVEC to fix a long neglected light on Turnabout and to paint the electrical boxes in the park. Sylvia also helped water the park many mornings.
?¨Mr. Harris and family for helping to water the newly seeded grass in the park.
?¨Mr. Doug Kunze for building the handicap access to the picnic pavilion.
?¨A number of unnamed volunteers who helped pick up rocks and spread topsoil in the park.

ANNUAL HOA BOARD ELECTIONS:

Elections for HOA Board members will be held at the October Community Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. If you would like to be considered or would like to nominate someone,please attend the meeting at the Community Center, 3501 Morning Dr.

DEE RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO BOATS AND TRAILERS:

If you need to work on your boat or trailer, or you are doing some remodeling on your home and must have a trailer parked there temporarily,
please call one of the HOA Board members listed on page 6, and we will gladly give an extension
to the amount of time our Deed Restrictions say it can be parked in public view. This will
prevent households from receiving multiple letters from the HOA and ultimately notification
from the Guadalupe County J.P. Court.


FREE WELCOME BASKET (YES ITS REALLY FREE!!)
From HOUSEWARMERS
Contact: Rose Levy, Owner/Operator
Housewarmers of Schertz/Cibolo
(210) 488-0645

Greeting Schertz and Cibolo?’s New Residents
Is Her Mission

Ms. Rose Levy has opened Housewarmers of
Schertz/Cibolo, a home greeting service which welcomes new residents to the area and introduces them to the best local merchants and professionals. Each new resident is personally visited and presented with a lovely Housewarmers Gift Bag, filled with goodies and surprises from Schertz and Cibolo-area businesses, as well as unique Housewarmers gift certificates.

Ms. Levy has resided in the Schertz/Cibolo area
for six years, and as a spouse of a military service member has a seasoned understanding of
many issues facing newcomers as they settle into
the community. If you are interested in receiving
a personal/direct greeting, or if you have a
neighbor who has recently moved to the area,
call Ms. Levy with a name and phone number,
and she will call to schedule a time to stop by.

FALL CLEAN-UP:

Contact Public Works for information on this year?’s Fall Clean-up Schedule, or go online to Schertz.com!

ADVERTISING RATES:

Newsletter advertising rates are:
One liner- $3.00 per line
Business card size $15.00
Quarter page (3?½?” X 4?½?”) $20.00
Half page (7?” X 4?½?” or 3?½ ?“X 9?”) $35.00
Full page (7?” X 9?”) $60.00; Flyer insert $60.00
All prices are for each newsletter published. If you would like to advertise in our next newsletter please mail your check and a copy of your Ad to the HOA. You may also just mail in your check but email your ad to Puttslow@aol.com. All ads must be print ready in exact size. The Northcliffe HOA reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements. Deadline is November 15, 2008 for the December newsletter.