Northcliffe

Articles from the September Newsletter

Aug 25, 2007

WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT:
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
Our first multi-community National Night Out was a huge success! We had many, many people from The Fairways at Scenic Hills, Northcliffe and Whisper Meadow. There were more people using the pool for the two hours we reserved it than we have ever seen in one week?’s time. The children seemed to enjoy the games, and the free pizza was a major hit! Students and instructors from the ?“Martial Arts Leadership Academy?“ put on a fantastic demonstration enjoyed by all.

The evening began with a visit by a Schertz fire truck and EMS vehicle. Members of the Schertz police motorcycle unit later joined the celebration and let participants inspect and sit on the cycles.

Mayor Hal Baldwin and members of the Schertz City Staff visited as well as Councilmen David Scagliola and Jim Fowler.

Officer Chris Duprat, Special Projects Officer for the Police Department, spoke with residents and said the following:

"It is such an awesome experience when our residents can come out for common goals, and while this one night is not going to stop crime, violence or drugs, it demonstrates, once again, that we all want safer streets and a real sense of community. It has proven to be an effective and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for safer streets." Remember what I always say: as a resident, you are more familiar with your street than even the police are. So if you think something is suspicious then it probably is. Don't be afraid to call us."


THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

We need to give a HUGE Thank You to Barbara Wells of The Fairways at Scenic Hills, and Maria Scagliola of Northcliffe for all the hard work they did to organize this successful event. We would also like to thank Wendy Swan for her exhaustive work planting and mulching the entrance to the pool and generally cleaning-up around the pool so that it would look nice for the event.

A VERY BIG thank you to the following businesses for donating prizes to our event:
Hooter?’s (near the Forum)
Domino Pizza (Schertz)
Chili?’s (Schertz)
Wal-Mart (Schertz)
McDonald?’s in Wal-Mart
Walgreen?’s (headquarters)
Camino Ranch (near Forum)
Academy Sports (near Forum)
Sea World
Natural Bridge Caverns
Granny?’s Crafts and Gifts
Martial Arts Leadership Academy (Schertz)
Gina the Pet Sitter (Ad in this newsletter)
KB Homes
Country Club Express Store

This event was so successful that residents of The Fairways, Northcliffe and Whisper Meadow talked about planning other community events in the near future. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Debbie Bell


SCHERTZ FALL CLEAN-UP
OCTOBER 13-28

Details on the Schertz Fall Clean-up are listed on the last page of this newsletter.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

HOA Board Elections

Board elections will be held at the October Community Meeting. Please contact a Board Member or attend the meeting if you are interested in becoming a member of the HOA Board.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Get ready for our Annual Fall Community Garage Sale set for Saturday, October 6th from 8:00 a.m. ?– 6:00 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, October 13th. This year, two of our neighboring communities?—The Fairways of Scenic Hills and Whisper Meadow will also hold their respective garage sale on the same date. This should help to attract even more buyers to our community! For a minimal charge of only $3.00, each household can sell merchandise right from their own garage. This fee is to offset the cost involved for advertising and to obtain the required permit by the City of Schertz. The Northcliffe Homeowners Association will handle all that for you! We are also in the process of making arrangements with a non-profit organization to pick up leftover items from your home the week after our event. More details to follow in our October newsletter. To register and/or obtain additional info (family last name A-L), contact Sylvia 830-609.0112; (family last name M-Z), contact Debbie 830.214.0320.

IN SYMPATHY

Our sincerest condolences go out to the family of Pastor Gene Tone of the Cibolo Valley Baptist Church on the passing of his wife, Billie Jo. The Reverend Tone and his wife have been long time residents of Northcliffe.

VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER

Just a reminder to our families and youth that there is now a volleyball net and two small soccer goals on the land behind the ?“Schertz Community Center?” on Morning Drive (the old fire station). You will need to bring your own soccer ball or volleyball.

FREE LINE DANCE CLASSES

Classes are at the Old Northcliffe Fire Station on Thursday mornings from 9-12 p.m. through 2007. Basic beginners?’ classes are held on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Schertz at the Community Center on Schertz Pkwy. These classes are sponsored by the Methodist Health Care System for 55 plus seniors. Please call Dorothy at (830) 606-0501 for further information.

2007 NORTHCLIFFE HOA BOARD MEMBERS

Debbie Bell, President (830) 609-1008
Melissa Hudson, Secretary (830) 629-0207
Duane McCune, Treasurer (830) 609-0906
Maria Scagliola, Director (830) 606-1130
Gayle Johnson, Director (830) 606-0522
Dan Schwendeman, Director (210) 878-5726
Bud Dieter, Director (830) 624-1404
George Waterman, Director (830) 237-1162


City of Schertz Elected Officials

Mayor: Hal Baldwin (210) 658-6466
Mayor Pro Tem: David Scagliola (830) 606-1130
Council members: John Trayhan (210).566-3522
Tony Wilenchik (210) 945-8438
Michael Carpenter (210) 566-4217
Jim Fowler (210) 658-1442
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New City Phone Numbers
Please Note!!


Helpful Telephone Numbers

Non-Emergency Police Dept. (210) 619-1200
Non-Emergency Fire Dept. (210) 619-1300
Non-Emergency-EMS (210) 619-1400
G.V.E.C. (M-F 7:30-6:00) (210) 658-7033
New Braunfels Utilities(NBU) (M-F 8-5)
(830) 629-8400
Animal Control (M-F 9-5, S&S 10-3)
(210) 658-6607
Comal Co. Animal Control (M-F 8-5)
(830) 608-2016
Cibolo Post Office (M-F 8-4, Sat. 8-11)
(210) 658-2631
Schertz Post Office (210) 658-3072
Library (M-Thur. 10-8, F 10-6, S&S 12-6)
(210) 658-6011
Dept of Public Safety Office (M-F 8-5)
(830) 620-3439
Public Works (Shelly Krause)
(210) 619-1800
Schertz Municipal Offices (Hrs. M-F 8-5)
(210) 658-7477
Toll Free: (800) 307-4178
Utility Billing (210) 619-1100
Inspection & Code Enforcement
Shanna Bates (210) 619-1771
Tom Eaton (210) 619-1772
Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1750
Municipal Court (Court Clerk) (210) 619-1500
Communications & Media Relations
Brad Bailey (210) 619-1060
Community Services (Gail Douglas) (210) 619-1600

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?”) $65.00; Flyer insert $30.00
All prices are for each newsletter published every month. If you would like to advertise in our next newsletter please mail your check and a copy of your Ad to the HOA before the 15th of each month. 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 September 15th for the October newsletter. For questions call Debbie at: (830) 609-1008.

Schertz Annual Fall Clean Up Set for October 13-28:

Fall Clean Up is scheduled for October 13-28 with scheduled curbside pick-up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drop offs may be made at Bexar Waste's temporary collection point, 2221 F.M. 3009 (Near Live Oak Road) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

During the two-week clean up, the Public Works Department will pick up household waste, such as lumber and general trash as well as white goods, appliances and furniture. Public Works will also do curbside chipping of brush and tree limbs Monday-Friday ?– during Fall Clean Up ?– free of charge. To make an appointment for any of the above services, call Public Works (210-619-1800) at least 24 hours in advance. Collections and chipping will be scheduled first come, first served, and according to zones. Again, you must call and make an appointment.

Appliances delivered to Bexar Waste must have Freon removed prior to delivery. Bexar Waste will not accept appliances that have not had the Freon and Freon tanks removed, and residents must show proof of Freon removal certificate.

Hazardous waste will be accepted on October 20, 21, 27 and 28 ONLY and must be dropped off at the Bexar Waste Collection point. Public Works will not pick up any hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes (but is not limited to) insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, chemicals, cleaning and bleach products, swimming pool cleaners and chemicals, enamel and latex paints in cans and aerosol dispensers, varnish and stains, paint thinners and removers, and acetone. Empty propane tanks up to seven (7) gallons will be accepted only, if the valve is entirely removed. Mercury will NOT be accepted.

Automotive Hazardous waste includes used oil and filters, batteries and tires. Tires will also be accepted, but only from automobiles and pickup trucks. There is a limit of eight (8) tires per household, and this type of waste will be accepted only on hazardous waste weekends. Tires on rims, or wheels, commercial vehicle tires, tractor tires, and heavy equipment tires will not be accepted.

For more information about the Fall Clean Up and what will and will not be accepted, call Schertz Public Works at 210-619-1800, or Bexar Waste at 210-566-5454.

The Fall Clean Up is restricted to Schertz residents only. A current water bill or tax statement and proper identification are required when making a drop-off. Commercial waste will not be accepted. Waste delivered will be separated by type of material by the resident. Fall Clean Up activities do not apply to commercial property clean up, large property clean up, lot or acreage clean up, or lot and property land clearing. Commercial tree trimmers are not eligible for this service . The City of Schertz and Bexar Waste are not responsible for damage to vehicles or injury to citizens during this event.