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POLICE REPORT: Thursday, Nov. 6 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Cibolo

Oct. 29: 100 block of Brook Meadow, police were dispatched for a reported burglary of a building.

Oct. 30: 300 block of Brook Meadow, police responded to a burglary report.

Oct. 31: 200 block of Trevino Drive, police were called out for a reported criminal mischief.

— 200 block of Storm Mountain Road, police were dispatched for an alleged terroristic threat.

Nov. 2: 100 block of Santa Clara Street, police were called out to a reported family disturbance.

— 100 block Springtree Way, police were called out for a reported drinking while intoxicated.

— 200 block of Fawn Ridge in Schertz, Cibolo officer observed several pumpkins being smashed and saw other pumpkins smashed in the 200 block of Turkey Tree and 200 block Brushtrail Bend.

Converse

Oct. 26: 8300 block of FM 78, two juveniles were spotted at 2:58 a.m. in a store parking lot. Upon questioning, both provided false information. Eventually identified by their parents, both were charged with curfew violations and failure to identify.

Oct. 24: 8300 block of FM 78, an individual was walking through a store with a baseball bat, threatening to harm a staff member. The subject fled before police arrived on the scene.

Oct. 23: Loop 1604/Graytown, a motorist was driving south on Loop 1604 when a deer ran onto the highway. Her vehicle struck a deer, causing damage to the front-right portion of the vehicle. The deer was killed.

Garden Ridge

Garden Ridge police reported six offenses, 20 incidents, five alarms, three accidents, three arrests, 46 warnings and 56 citations during one week’s time.

Kirby

Oct. 31: 3700 block of Charles Conrad, assault charges were filed against two subjects who engaged in a fight.

Oct. 30: a home in the 3700 block of Hauck was broken into.

Oct. 29: 5000 block of Binz-Engleman Road, a subject was arrested for possession of marijuana and evading arrest.

Oct. 28: 4700 block of Swann, a house was broken into.

Oct. 27: 2400 block of Telegraph, an unknown subject used the victim’s credit cards.

Oct. 26: 2600 block of Ackerman, a car ran into an apartment.

Oct. 25: 100 block of Tom Stafford, a house was broken into.

— 2400 block of Ackerman Road, a store was robbed at gunpoint; subjects were arrested.

Selma

Nov. 2: 15000 Interstate 35, an officer conducting a traffic stop arrested a 30-year-old Converse man for an active warrant. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of narcotics.

— 15000 block of I-35, a female allegedly tried to walk out of a store with several items in her purse. An employee stopped the woman before she could leave. After the items were recovered, the woman then left the store.

— 8300 block of Agora Parkway, police were able to nab an alleged burglar who tried to take items from Perfumania. The burglar allegedly entered the store by cutting a hole in the roof and ceiling. The suspect was caught and arrested behind the store.

Nov. 1: 16000 block of I-35 frontage road, an officer conducting a traffic stop smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. The female driver admitted to smoking marijuana and displayed a joint, police said. A male passenger was wanted for an active warrant out of Bexar County, which he was arrested for. The driver was cited for drug possession.

— 15000 block I-35, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that reportedly was being driven by a drunken driver. Police conducted sobriety test on the male driver, who was arrested for drinking while intoxicated.

— 15000 block of I-35, police arrested a 20-year-old man for minor drinking while intoxicated minor. Police impounded the vehicle.

Oct. 30: 8300 block Utopian Boulevard, police were dispatched for a reported family disturbance in which a female told police that her father was not happy when her ex-boyfriend showed up at their residence. The father told the ex-boyfriend to leave and told the officers the ex-boyfriend had been warned not to come to the residence.

— 9300 block of Corporate Drive, a man came by the Selma Police Department and reported that his vehicle had been broken into Oct. 24 at The Forum.

— 8200 block of Agora Parkway, police investigated a fraud case as someone used a woman’s credit card to purchase $154 worth of goods at a clothing store.

Schertz

Oct. 27: 17300 block of Bell North Drive, police were dispatched for a burglary of a vehicle in which several items had been stolen from two work vans. The vans had been parked in the back of a business. One of the vans that had been broken into had its rear window busted out. The suspect had entered the premises by cutting a hole in the chain link fence. The amount of items taken is estimated at $3,000.

Oct. 25: Schertz Police Department, a woman reported to police she had been getting several telephone threats from another resident over an earlier disagreement. Police contacted the resident, who agreed not to call the woman again.

Oct. 24: 1200 block of FM 78, police were called to investigate a red Ford that had been abandoned for 10 days near the Cloverleaf Drive entrance. An officer found the windshield appeared to have been smashed from the outside and the key had been left in the outside driver’s lock. Police confiscated the key and secured the vehicle.

— 1101 Elbel Road, police were called out for a report of 15 Obama-Biden presidential signs being stolen in front of the Guadalupe County Tax Office during early voting.

— 2800 block of Hidden Grove Lane, police were dispatched for a reported criminal mischief in which someone threw a large rock through a dining room window and bedroom window, causing a reported $265 worth of damage. The residence had been vacant for the past three months and no suspects were provided to police.

 
CAMPUS BRIEFS: Thursday, Nov. 6 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 November 2008

Corbett teachers team up for Walk

A team of language arts and science teachers from Corbett Junior High School and their families participated in the annual Conquer Chiari Walk Across America 5K Sept. 20 in Fort Worth.

The following individuals participated in the walk:

Language arts teachers: Trinette Drake, Rikita Urias, Donna Thomas and Paige Walton.

Science teachers: Simona Moore, Jim Swift, Jennifer Alford, Brandy Bagnall, Courtney Coker and Tammy Gonzales.

Other participants: Aaron Drake, Dobie Junior High seventh-grader; Jordan Drake, Steele High School ninth-grader; Anna Brindowski, of Cibolo; and Austin Brindowski, a Comal ISD first-grader.

According to Drake, more than 20 cities nationwide participated in the Walk Across America, raising more than $80,000 for research. Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological disorder affecting 300,000 people in the U.S. For details, visit www.conquerchiari.org.

Metzger’s Matthews region ‘Principal of Year’

Ken Matthews, Metzger Middle School principal in the Judson School District, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region IV Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.

TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership.

As a region IV winner, Matthews is eligible to compete for the state title of the Texas Assistant Principal of the Year.

As of August 2008, Matthews heads the leadership team at Metzger. From 1995-2007, he was a member of the leadership team at Alief Independent School District. He graduated from Baylor University and later earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Prairie View A&M University. He is also in line to complete his doctoral degree from Baylor University in May 2009.

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence,” Matthews said.

SCUC seniors recognized in scholar program

Each year, high school students take test such as the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in addition to the standard end-of-course exams and the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test.

The following students from Clemens and Steele high schools were recognized through the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their scores from the PSAT/NMSQT they took last fall as juniors.

• National Merit Commended Scholars

Clemens — Andrew Bonnema, Brandi Clark, Ariel Patton and Andrew Winfield.

Steele — Bailey Smith and Christopher Weimer.

• National Hispanic Recognition Program Participants

Clemens — Brandi Clark, Justo Herrera, Mark Leal and Caroline Lopez.

Steele — Jonathan Stefan De Los Santos and Daniel Ureno.

• National Achievement Program Outstanding Participants

Clemens — Martin Anderson and Nicole Bernard.

Steele PALS host Leadership Camp

The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) group from Steele High School hosted its first-ever Leadership Camp Oct. 18 in the school gymnasium for fifth- and sixth-graders from the district.

The purpose of the event was to encourage younger students in the district to start thinking about being future leaders in their schools. During the Camp, students participated in team-building games and also took part in a butcher paper fashion show.

The PALS mentor and tutor students at all grade levels and visit each campus in their feeder pattern once a week. The PALS engage in reading, coloring and playing games as well as helping those younger students with their homework. For more about the Steele PALS, visit their Web site at http://www.scuc.txed.net/Campuses/Steele/SteelePALS/.

 
CADETS MEET THE SECRETARY (photo) PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 November 2008

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On Sept. 27, 46 cadets from the Wagner High School Army JROTC program visited College Station to see the Texas A&M/Army football game. All cadets had the opportunity to meet the Secretary of the Army, Pete Geren, plus the Golden Knights Army Parachute team after their pre-game jump onto the field. Courtesy photo

 
Judson schools meet state’s ‘gold’ standards PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 November 2008

Several Judson School District campuses have earned recognition from the Texas Education Agency, which released its 2007-08 Gold Performance Acknow-ledgments, acknowledging districts and campuses for high academic performance based on a host of indicators.

Many Judson campuses made the honorary list – released Oct. 23 — which acknowledges achievements such as commended performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), college admissions tests, and Advanced Placement /Inter-national Baccalaureate examinations.

Gold Performance was awarded to eight JISD campuses for Commended Reading and Commended Writing; three for Commended Math and Commended Social Studies, and six for Com-mended Science. Four campuses were acknowledged for Comparable Improvement in Reading/English Language Arts and Comparable Improvement in Math.

“Our Gold Performance campuses exemplify the academic expectation and focus that we have established to provide for all Judson ISD students, said Superintendent Dr. Willis Mackey.

“While we continue to prioritize specific areas in which we need to improve, these acknowledgements from the state tell us that Judson ISD is moving in the right direction academically,” he said.

Individual campus Gold Performance Acknowledgments include:

• Judson High School: Commended Social Studies.

• Kirby Middle: Commended Reading, Commended Social Studies, Comparable Improvement Reading.

• Kitty Hawk Middle: Commended Reading, Commended Writing, Commended Social Studies, Comparable Improvement Math.

• Woodlake Hills Middle: Commended Reading, Commended Writing.

• Metzger Middle: Commended Reading.

• Converse Elementary: Commended Reading, Commended Math, Commended Writing, Commended Science.

• Franz Elementary: Commended Reading, Commended Science.

• Coronado Village Elementary: Comparable Improvement Reading, Comparable Improvement Math.

• Crestview Elementary: Commended Reading, Commended Math, Commended Writing, Commended Science.

• Woodlake Elementary: Commended Writing.

• Olympia Elementary: Commended Reading, Commended Writing, Commended Science.

• Miller’s Point Elementary: Comparable Improvement Reading.

• Candlewood Elementary: Comparable Improvement Math.

• Elolf Elementary: Comparable Improvement Reading.

• Paschall Elementary: Commended Math, Commended Writing, Commended Science.

• Hartman Elementary: Commended Writing.

• Salinas Elementary: Commended Science, Comparable Improvement Math.

Overall, there are 12 different categories in which a GPA can be earned at the district level and 14 different categories at the campus level.

 
CALENDAR: Thursday, Nov. 6 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 November 2008

HERALD EVENT CALENDAR CRITERIA: Organizations and individuals may submit, at no cost, a basic description of a local event to: Herald Community Calendar, 17400 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78247; e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or fax to 828-3787. Deadline is NOON THURSDAY the week prior to desired publication. All items are subject to a space-available basis.

GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS

Today: Kirby City Council, 6 p.m.; Judson School Board, 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Schertz City Council, 6:30 p.m.; Live Oak, Cibolo city councils,

7 p.m.

Nov. 13: Selma City Council, 6:30 p.m.

MEETINGS/EVENTS

Today

The Byron Steele Theatre Department presents a two-week run of “Peter Pan,” beginning with tonight’s 7 p.m. showing. Additional showtimes are: 7 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and Nov. 15; and 3 p.m. Sunday matinees Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. Admission is $5, $43 for children, military and seniors. Tickets go on sale at the door one hour before each show.

Friday

A special “HealthYes!” health screening event will be held 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road. The event will include screening for strokes, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease, arterial stiffness index and osteoporosis. Bilingual staff available. There is a fee involved for each screening; call toll-free 1-888-802-3125 or visit www.HealthYes.com.

Saturday

The Live Oak Garden Club is hosting a plant sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Live Oak Xeriscape Garden, corner of Toepperwein Road and Sage Oak Drive. A wide variety of plants will be available. Call: 655-1036.

Boysville is celebrating its 65th year with its “Boysville Birthday Bash” from 4-8 p.m. at the facility, 8555 E. Loop 1604 North, Converse. Entertainment, games, face-painting and great food, an event for the whole family. Be a sponsor or a volunteer (or both) for game and food booths. Contact: Beth Reinhardt, Boysville director of community relations, 659-1901, or breinhardt@ boysvilletexas.org.

The San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society presents the 49th annual Fall Seminar from 9 a.m-4 p.m. at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 8102 Midcrown at Walzem Road. Featured lecturer is writer and editor Dick Eastman. Contact: 342-5242.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1065 Live Oak Road in Schertz, will have a craft show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: 658-4396

Sunday

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 667 will serve its “Second Sunday” breakfast buffet from 8-11:30 a.m. at Post 667, 504 Bowie Drive in Universal City. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child under 12 years of age. Call: 658-3731.

Monday

The Nutrition Wellness Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Subdivision clubhouse, 8265 Manderly Place. Topic is “Food is Medicine” including a review of “Basic Guidelines of Nutrition for Healthier Living.” Valerie Kirksey, clinical nutritionist, is guest speaker.

The Cibolo 4-H Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Cibolo Grange Hall. The meeting will be on the 4-H shooting sports project. Contact: (830) 303-3889.

Wednesday

The ground breaking for the Cibolo Multi-Event/Soccer facility will be at 10 a.m. The multi-event facility will be located ehind Cibolo City Hall, 200 S. Main St.

Nov. 15

VFW Post 8315, 1000 FM 78 in Schertz, will have its monthly breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Call: 658-6325.

Nov. 16

The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Schertz City Council Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway.

Nov. 22

Steele High School Project Graduation will hold a community craft and home-based business fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school cafeteria. A variety of booths provide for early holiday shopping, food and drinks. Space still available (first-come, first-served) until Nov. 19. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ONGOING PROGRAMS

The Alamo Community Colleges needs host parents to share their homes with exchange students from Japan who will arrive Dec. 2 and depart Dec. 20. Single individuals as well as married couples are eligible. Hosts receive reimbursement to help defray expenses. Contact: Mark Hagen, 485-0082 or 485-0084.

The Cibolo Police Department is taking applications for its Blue Santa Program. Applications are available at the Cibolo Police Station, 109 S. Main St. Call 659-1999.

The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and the Schertz-Cibolo Optimist Club are holding their Coats for Kids Drive until Nov. 30. People with new or “gently worn” coats can bring them to any SCUCISD school, Alex Hartman State Farm Insurance or Global Realty Group, 1420 Schertz Parkway. The drive will benefit local K-12 students in need.

 
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