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Changes in place for this week’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

into different locations.

(Guadalupe County) – Plan B is now in full effect for this year’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. Following the city of Seguin’s decision in December to cancel all events at its city facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, youth show committee members say they had no choice but to find an alternate location to host the various events for the weeklong contest. Up until this year, the youth show and auction have been held at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds.

“Our rabbits, goats and poultry, lambs and steers will all show at the Country Church in Marion. They have a big arena and we have set up a plan for all of them to share that arena for the week. The other animal is the swine and because of the number of swine entries, we had to move that show to La Vernia Chamber of Commerce. They host their own show, so they already have the facilities in place, the right around of pens that kind of stuff. They host two shows. They have a breeding show and then they have a market show and it’s at two separate days and two separate times and that’s the reason we had to move them because of the size of the show,” said Reiley. See SHOW, Page 2

Debra Reiley, co-secretary for the youth show committee, says the committee’s alternate plans, however, meant splitting up the event

Wil Schulz and Kambrie Boeder prep eight sheep for this year’s show. Like most others, these two spend are described as spending two to three hours every night, seven days a week with their projects. Courtesy photo

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Area youth prepare for annual youth livestock and homemakers show

SHOW continued from Page 1 Reiley says the auction itself has also landed a new home for this year’s youth show.

would have been for nothing.

“Right now, we have 463 exhibitors with running about 1,500 entries and the reason the entry number is higher is because kids can enter as much as they want in any category. You know they can have a steer. They can have a swine. They can have a goat. They can have a baked good. So, that’s why that number is always higher than the actual exhibitor number. Our entries are actually down a little bit this year. But we expected that. You know the cost of feeding animals and the cost of putting in the work for a year, you know, it’s been taxing on some of our families,” said Reiley.

“We finalize the week on Saturday. On Jan. 23 is the annual auction. Well, normally, we use the dance slab for that, but we are not going to be able to do that. We had made plans to use another venue and that fell through so we have now secured the Red Barn or the Texas Agricultural Heritage Center and that is where the youth show auction will take place because the venues are all under restrictions during the COVID numbers, we are only going to be able to have 400 visitors at the Red Barn. That is the maximum amount of people, buyers, workers, everything that can be inside the Red Barn. So, we have a whole plan for that. It’s been trying and we are doing the best we can but at the end of the day, the exhibitors are going to show their animals and they are going to auction them off,” said Reiley. By hosting the various contests at different locations, Reiley says the committee believes it will also help cut down on the number of people gathering at one spot. “We have a COVID plan. Right now, all the exhibitors and spectators will be required to wear masks. The exhibitor will be wearing masks in the show ring. That is a mandatory thing. We will provide hand sanitizer all over all the facilities. We are going to practice social distancing as best as we can. The spectators, we have asked our exhibitors and their families to limit who comes down to watch,” said Reiley. Reiley says even before considering a Plan B, the committee had to first come to an

Perhaps a silver lining in all these changes is the level of support that is expected for all area students during this year’s show. In fact, having to limit the number of spectators, has helped to pull in some incredible support by a pair of businesses.

Kora and Clayton Wilkins spend their weekend shearing their goats in preparation of this year’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. Courtesy photo understanding that safety would be its top priority. “We are doing our best to try to keep everybody safe. We all have concerns even those who are involved as volunteers. We are all worried about getting COVID or creating more of a spread, but we are going spread the spectators out in the stands. They’ll be six feet apart just like we do at football games or basketball games or anything that is going on sports wise, you know we are going to make it work for our spectators and for our kids. We

just pray that everyone is safe and healthy and practices what we’ve been doing – wearing masks, social distancing and washing our hands,” said Reiley. Reiley says potentially cancelling the youth show was not just about this one week in January. The committee knew that it would be throwing away thousands and thousands of hours and dollars spent by these kids on their projects. She says all those early mornings and late nights spent raising or creating projects

“The best news on that part and it just happened (Thursday), MT Heart Livestock and D&D (Texas Outfitters) are sponsoring a company to come in and live stream all of the shows and the auction. So, grandparents and aunts and uncles and all of those people that can’t or don’t feel safe about coming to the show can actually watch the kid’s show live. We were going to do the best to go live through Facebook – as amateurs we were going to try and do our best but having a company come in and do it is great,” said Reiley. Reiley says one of the other layers in that silver lining is the opportunity for everyone to participate and support a student ahead of this weekend’s auction.

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Area students to put their yearlong efforts to the test during annual youth show

SHOW continued from Page 2 “Currently, we just sent out a letter onto our Facebook page, our Instagram page, if you were a buyer with us last year, then you got the letter. We are taking stuff (add-ons) right now. You don’t have to wait until next Saturday to even add $20 to a kid. If you know a kid out there that is showing and you know they are participating, you can send me an email and I’ll take that $20 from you. That is probably the one thing that we need to really stress this year because we have never really done that before – that beforehand stuff – because we know some of our buyers cannot come to the auction next Saturday. We know that with social distancing, it’s just not going to happen. So, if we can get the word out. They can send us an email. They can call my cell phone. They can call any board member and say, we want to add on to these kids,” said Reiley. This year, Reiley says students need that financial support more than ever. “I know a lot of these families got caught in the spring of last year. They were unable to show at the San Antonio Show and show at Austin and Houston show because they shut down. So, some of those families lost out. I have a niece and nephew that show steers and my nephew had a steer for Houston that we just had to butcher and he didn’t get to show. So, there was

Shiloh Purdum not only will show her lamb, Twister but she’ll also spend some time in the kitchen preparing a baked good entry for this year’s show. Courtesy photo

no chance for those kids to make any money. So, they are still recouping from the spring as well. The importance of this show is that this goes back into their scholarship money. They are raising these animals and they are competing all year long all over the state for scholarship money, for funds to put into their scholarship funds. These are hard, hard working kids. They are some of the best of the best that are out there,” said Reiley. Reiley says all contributions are welcome.

She says no matter what school district students represent, this year has definitely challenging. “The nice thing about our show is even if a kid does not place and does not make the sale, they can still get add-ons as a nonplacing animal or project. The only way an exhibitor cannot receive money and it’s in our rulebook is because one, they are ineligible to show based on UIL rules or two, they just didn’t come. They didn’t bring their project. They didn’t come to the show and show,” said

Dakotah Ackermann finalizes her ag mechanic’s welding project for this year’s youth show. Courtesy photo. Reiley. “So, anyone that participants and comes down there and tries their hardest can get an addon.” Participants in the youth show represent school districts as well as FFA and 4H programs throughout Guadalupe County. The show again begins today and runs through Saturday. The auction on Saturday gets underway at noon at the Big Red Barn. Buyers registration is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Again, those looking to include

an add-on for a particular student may do so by emailing dmgcys@gmail. com or by contacting Reiley at 830-305-0456. Financial contributions can also be added in the comment section during the live stream of the event. For link information to view the show and auction live visit the Guadalupe County Youth Show Facebook page. A complete schedule of this year’s show plus buyer information can also be found at gcys.org.

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TLU women sweep Centenary in season opening road swing (Shreveport, La.) - Texas Lutheran opened the 202021 women’s basketball season with back-to-back road wins over Centenary this past weekend, rolling past the Ladies 87-39 on Friday and surviving a more competitive game 70-61 on Saturday.

The Bulldogs led Friday’s game 41-24 lead at the half and outscored the Ladies 46-15 in the second half. TLU led by as many as 50 late in the game. Senior shooting guard Olivia Balderas paced the Bulldogs with 16 points, a career-high that she would eclipse a day later. Balderas hit five of her six total shots and four of her five attempts from the three-point line. Balderas, who also had three assists, led four Bulldogs in double figures. Senior post Abby Hroch registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Hroch made six of her 12 shots from the field. Sophomore guard Kailey Lacy chipped in a careerbest 15 points. She made a career-best five threepointers, going 5-for-6 from the arc. Fellow sophomore Sydney Shaw also added a career-high in points. Shaw, a guard/forward, scored 10 and added five rebounds. Redshirt sophomore shooting guard Jayla Santa Maria pulled down nine rebounds and scored seven. TLU made 13 of its 26 three-point attempts and shot 48.3 percent overall (28-for-58). Centenary was held to 26.4 percent shooting overall and to 29.4 percent from the arc. Balderas poured in a career-high 18 points and drained a career-best six threes in 10 attempts on Saturday. She went a combined 10-15 from threepoint range on the weekend. The Bulldogs moved to 2-0 overall and to 2-0 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Centenary dropped to 0-2 overall and to 0-2 in the SCAC. Balderas scored 15 (all on three-pointers) in the second half as TLU out-scored Centenary 44-28 in the closing 20 minutes. TLU opened the second

Senior guard Olivia Balderas averaged 17 points and went 10-15 from three-point range in the Bulldogs’ season opening sweep of Centenary.

half by out-scoring the Ladies 23-9 in the third quarter. Hroch scored nine of her 12 points in the second half. Hroch made four of her six total shots and pulled down eight rebounds, four on the offensive glass. Santa Maria added 10 points and four rebounds, and senior point guard Tara Molina recorded five

rebounds, four points, four assists, and two steals. Shaw delivered eight points and eight rebounds. TLU returns to action on Friday, Jan. 29 with a 5 p.m. home conference game against Trinity. The TLU women’s and men’s games against Trinity on that date will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with streaming video available at tlubulldogs.com.

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Dominant second half Seguin girls even up sparks Seguin boys to district record with third straight win

home win over Tigers

(Seguin) - Seguin boys basketball overcame a sluggish first half to pull away from Buda-Johnson for a 73-52 district win Saturday (Seguin) - Seguin afternoon at Goldie Harris Gym. owns a .500 record The Matadors trailed 23-22 at halftime, but used a 24-9 run in in the District 26the third quarter to take a 46-32 cushion into the fourth. Seguin 5A girls basketball used a 27-20 scoring edge in the final period to build the 21-point race after outlasting Dripping Springs margin. 40-32 Saturday at John Jackson and Kaleb McCann led a balanced scoring attack the Student Activity with 12 points apiece. Nic Magallanes and Xander Harrell each Center Gym on the contributed 11 points. Devin Mathews added nine, Jacob Andrade SHS campus. seven, John Jones six, and Michael Cornelius five. The teams played on The Matadors look to avenge a district loss to Kerrville-Tivy on Saturday to make up Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. when the teams square off at Goldie Harris a postponed game Gym. The Antlers won the first meeting in Kerrville 81-56 on that was originally scheduled for Jan. 2. Dec. 11.

The Matadors are 5-5 in district play, 8-10 overall. Seguin only trails Kerrville-Tivy (6-4 dist.) by one game in the race for the fourth and final playoff berth in the district. The Matadors can move into a fourthplace tie a forge a 1-1 split in the head-

to-head series with a road win over Tivy on Tuesday. The Antlers, who won the first meeting 45-12 in December, can take a two-game lead over Seguin and claim the potential head-tohead tiebreak if they sweep the regular season series.

In a rematch of last year’s Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship game, the defending champion Gents held TLU to 30.2 percent shooting on Friday. The Bulldogs were just 6-for-24 (25.0 percent) from the three-point line. TLU also missed seven free throws. Centenary shot 36.4 percent from the floor and 31.6 percent from the arc. TLU was hurt by 20 turnovers. The Bulldogs did out-rebound the Gents 51-40. TLU had a 21-12 edge on the offensive glass. Sebastian Andrade and Caleb Lister each had 12 points for the Bulldogs. Lister produced a double-

double, with his 12 points and 11 rebounds. Andrade added six rebounds.

Jamir Mason and Garrett Prince each collected 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs (1-1, 1-1 SCAC) dialed up the defensive intensity in Saturday’s win, holding Centenary (1-1, 1-1 SCAC) to 23.1 percent shooting from the field. TLU made nearly half of its total shots, 47.9 percent, and made four more three-pointers than the Gents. The Bulldogs received a balanced scoring effort. Seniors Jamir Mason, Caleb Lister, and Sebastian Andrade scored 14, 13, and 12 points, respectively. Mason and Andrade each had six rebounds, and Lister added five boards. Mason was 8-for-8 at the foul line.

Seguin boys basketball vs. Kerrville-Tivy, 6:45 p.m. Seguin girls basketball @ Kerrville-Tivy, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball vs. Cuero, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ Cuero, 7:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball vs. Randolph, 6:15 p.m. Marion boys basketball @ Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Seguin boys soccer vs. S.A.-Veterans Memorial, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday’s matchup Seguin girls soccer @ in Kerrville tips at S.A.-Veterans Memorial 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

TLU men open season with road split vs. Centenary

(Shreveport, La.) - Texas Lutheran opened the 202021 men’s basketball season with a 61-52 road loss to Centenary on Friday, but bounced back to beat the Gents 68-55 at the Gold Dome on Saturday.

Tuesday Schedule

First-year post Garrett Prince scored eight and gathered six rebounds. Seven different Bulldogs scored at least six points. Prince recorded seven blocked shots in his first two collegiate games, swatting away four attempts on Friday and three more on Saturday. TLU out-rebounded Centenary overcame 25 turnovers.

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TLU does not play again until Friday, Jan. 29 with the first of back-to-back home games against Trinity. That Friday night contest starts at 8 p.m., following the 5 p.m. TLU v. Trinity women’s game. The Friday, Jan. 29 games between TLU and Trinity will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with streaming video available at tlubulldogs.com.

Friday Schedule Navarro girls basketball vs. La Vernia, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com Navarro girls basketball @ La Vernia, 7:30 p.m. Seguin boys basketball @ Buda-Johnson, 8 p.m. Seguin girls basketball vs. Buda-Johnson, 6:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball vs. Stockdale, 6:15 p.m. Marion boys basketball @ Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Seguin boys soccer @ Kyle-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Seguin girls soccer vs. Kyle-Lehman, 7:15 p.m.

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Friday night game and calling Cathy on Saturday mornings to discuss the game. She also loved watching the U. T. Longhorns play, especially Patsy Allen Neumann when Russell played for the University of Texas. Erxleben, age 87 of Seguin, She looked forward to these games up until the passed away on December day she died. 29, 2020. Unfortunately, Patsy missed watching the 2020 Visitation will be held at Alamo Valero Bowl, where the Longhorns Cross Church on Monday, were victorious. Patsy also loved music! She January 18 from 1:30- was the director of the Youth Choir at Cross 3:00pm, followed by Church, while her children grew up. Most of a memorial service at all, Patsy loved her church! She helped with the 3:00pm with Rev. Jim Price officiating. For memorials that were donated and counted the those who wish services may be livestreamed money for the church faithfully every Monday from the Cross Church – Seguin, TX facebook for many years. Her appreciation of her church page. All CDC protocols must be followed family and Pastor Jim Price was evident in her including social distancing, limited seating and conversations with her friends and family. Patsy face coverings worn. Private interment will be will be missed, but her legacy of generosity will be evident for generations to come! You are held at a later date. invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 com. Arrangements are under the direction of years, El-Roy Erxleben and her brother, Clifton Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. Neumann.

Erxleben

Menchaca

Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Beicker and husband, Donny and son, Russell Erxleben. Jessica Marie Her grandchildren that affectionately called Menchaca, age 49 of her “Ma” are Brent Beicker and wife, Katie; Seguin, passed away Clint Beicker and wife, Amy; Russell Erxleben on Wednesday, January II, Lauren Erxleben, Ryan Erxleben, and Erin 13, 2021. Erxleben. “Ma’s” great-grandchildren are Brinley Beicker, Brylen Beicker, Bliss Beicker, Jessica was born on Bowen Beicker, and Brooke Beicker. Her February 2, 1971 in surviving sister-in-law is Bernice Neumann. New Braunfels, Texas Memorial contributions may be made to Cross to Juan V. and April Church (814 N. Bauer) or Seguin Sports Booster Marie (Farias) Ortiz. She was a graduate of New Club (333 Beicker Rd) Braunfels High school and a former Monocera. Patsy was born on January 29, 1933 in Seguin, Texas to Willie & Olinska Salge Neumann. She Over her 29 years at Continental Automotive attended Seguin High School and graduated in she made countless friends. She never knew a 1950. She married El-Roy and they made their stranger, and her smile would instantly put you home in Seguin. Patsy worked at Randolph Air at ease. She loved to be out on a dance floor. She Force Base in Civil Service after she married until gained a second family after joining CrossFit her retirement. She then spent her time with the Seguin where she excelled in lifting big and grandkids and the things she loved to do. Patsy heavy, and most importantly motivating others loved her church, her family, and her friends. to reach their best. One of her favorite things to do was watch sports! She kept up with the Matadors, listening to each During the summer months you could always

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find her near the water in her free time. Most of all she loved spending her days with her family and grand-puppy Bella. Survivors include her loving husband of 23 years, Steven Menchaca; her children, Leeandra Mueller and husband Nathan, Nathaniel Menchaca, Arianna Menchaca and Kaitlin Menchaca; her parents, Juan V. and April Ortiz; siblings, Danny Ortiz and partner Stephanie Rangel, Robbie Ortiz and partner Brittany Stracke and Amy Ortiz and partner Ruben Ybarra; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Santos and Janie Menchaca; brothers and sisters-in law, Irene Gil and husband Darius, Santos Menchaca, Jr. and wife Michelle, Sonia Menchaca and partner John Brady and Jennifer Sanchez and husband Damien; and her beloved furry companion, Bella, and her beloved furry companion Margarita who preceded her in death; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. at Crossroads Church followed by a Prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Church with The Rev. Marcus Avalos officiating. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Ortiz, Robbie Ortiz, Isaiah Ortiz, Matthew Ybarra, Santos Trey Menchaca, Santos Menchaca Jr., Josh Nieto, and Ray Tovar. For those who desire the prayer service and the funeral service, both, may be livestreamed at cclive.crossroadsc.com. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads church, 3455 US-90, Seguin, TX 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 9

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Undeutsch Virginia Ann Undeutsch, age 78 of Kingsbury, joined our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Virginia was born on August 21, 1942 in Dalton, Georgia to Ezekiel and Gladys (Smith) Weems. She will be remembered as a long-time employee of Guadalupe County Tax Office. Virginia loved to quilt and made many beautiful quilts in her lifetime. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, William Weems and Dorothy Huckabee and husband Charles. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years who was always by her side, Robert “Bob” Undeutsch; sons, Mark Undeutsch and partner Nicole Watts and Marty Undeutsch and partner Heather Cummings; granddaughter who knew and loved her as Mimi, Carter Elizabeth Undeutsch; brother-in-law, Walter Undeutsch and wife Mary; sister-in-law, Linda Thabes and husband John; several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, and Mimi and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A memorial service celebrating Virginia’s life will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary with the Rev. Tom Jones officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. For those who desire services may be livestreamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/581223 . Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s, Memorials processing St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Kalmus

Betty L. Kalmus, age 87 of Seguin, Texas, passed away January 8, 2021. Betty on May 6, 1933 in

Boyne City, Michigan to Elmer Larson, Sr and Edith Larson (Patton). Betty worked at Brooks Army Hospital for 2 years as a Burn Unit Nurse. She went on to work for Sears and Roebuck for 28 years. Before retiring Betty worked in the banking industry for 20 years. She was an active member of the American Legion H U Wood Post #245 in Seguin. Betty is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Wilhelm J. Kalmus, her parents, and brother, Elmer Larson, Jr. Survivors include her loving son, Mike Kalmus (Deborah); step-grandchildren, Richard and Victoria; brother Floyd Larson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion H.U. Wood Post #245, P.O. Box 503, Seguin, Texas, 78156. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912.

Lenz

Arlene Joyce Jung Lenz, age 91 of New Braunfels, formerly of Seguin, passed away on January 12, 2021. Arlene was born on November 24, 1929 in Comal County to Bertha (Seay) and William H. Jung.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Valentin Hermann “Val” Lenz, her parents, and her brothers Curtis J. Jung and Merlin Jung. Survivors include son, Randy Lenz (Carolyn) of New Braunfels and daughter, Donna Loflin of North Port, FL; sister, Margaret Schievelbein; grandchildren, Matthew Loflin (Angel), Sarah Sears (Sean), Wesley Hart, and Kevin Lenz (Audrey); great grandchildren; Mylah Loflin, Rylan Sears, Grayson Sears, Nolan Lenz, and Cole Lenz; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Arlene spent her entire life in Seguin and was a lifelong member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church. She will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved

her. Memorial contributions in Arlene’s honor can be made to Eden Hill Communities or Hope Hospice, both in New Braunfels, TX; or to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Seguin. A private graveside service is planned for the future. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Baker

Glenn Henry Baker, age 96 of Kingsbury, passed away on January 15, 2021. Glenn was born on December 28, 1924 in Kingsbury, Texas to Lola (Govett) and Patrick Henry Baker. He was a graduate of Dowdy School, Class of 1942. He married Ola Mae Reneau on October 15, 1949. In his younger years, Glenn and Ola enjoyed taking their four boys fishing at their camphouse in Ottine on the San Marcos River. He also taught the four boys to hunt and up until he passed, he loved hearing the stories of their hunts. After his retirement in 1979, he enjoyed raising pure bred Charolais Cattle and traveling to the consignment sales, building his herd with top notch cattle. He and Ola enjoyed traveling all over the US and Canada in their motorhome, and once flew to Germany to meet their friends living there who took them to Italy, France and Austria. Glenn is preceded in death by his son, Dennis Baker and wife Debbie, his parents and his brother, Leslie Baker and wife Joyce, and brother-in-law, Billy Perryman. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Ola Mae Baker; sons, Barry Baker, Ronnie Baker and wife Becky, and Jay Baker; grandchildren, Randall and wife Tonya Baker, Ryan and wife Mariah Baker, Jayme Baker and Mallory Baker, and Bryan Baker; greatgrandchildren, Cayden and Quinten Baker, Brooke and Lauren Baker (and their mother, Beth Radtke), Bonnye Kane, Hadley, Adelyn and Saylor Weitzman; sister, Patricia Perryman; brother-in-law Butch and wife Susie Reneau, and sister-in-law, Bettie and husband Charles Snyder; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Private family graveside services at a later date, will be held at Highsmith Cemetery near Kingsbury. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highsmith Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 742, Luling, Texas, 78648. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 10

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Maples, Sr. Daniel “Danny” E. Maples, Sr., age 70 of Seguin, Texas passed away January 17, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend to many. Danny was born on October 12, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Doris May and Hugh Wilson Maples. He graduated from Navarro High School in 1969 and later obtained his Master Electrical license certificate in 1974. Danny, his brother Steve and father Hugh, worked together to make Maples Electric Company a successful electrical contractor construction company where they did commercial and residential electrical work in San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and the surrounding cities. In 1995 Danny achieved his dream of opening his own residential electric business, Walnut Springs Electric in Seguin. Danny was stilling

working and providing his knowledge and expertise until his cancer diagnosis, Glioblastoma Brain Tumor Cancer in 2020. Danny was a prankster and loved to live in the moment. August 1969, with the aid of sister, Darlene, Danny and his high school sweetheart, Jo Ann, eloped to get married. Danny and Jo Ann have enjoyed each other for 51 years. They found enjoyment from every aspect of life together. Danny enjoyed hunting, whether hiking or sitting in a blind, fishing, and going to antique auctions with his wife. But mostly he enjoyed automobiles; buying to enjoy for awhile then selling for someone else to enjoy. Danny is preceded in death by his mother, Doris May, step mother, Geraldine, father, Hugh and mother and father in-law, Loraine Lehmann Kight and J.R. Kight. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Jo Ann; daughter, Tammy Drown and husband David; son, Daniel “Danny” Maples, Jr. and wife Monika; sister, Darlene Gregory; brother, Steve Maples, Sr. and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Michaela Drown and partner Jeff Garcia, Megan Drown, Amanda Drown and Zoe Maples; greatgrandchildren, Adrian, Andrew and Armani; several

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nieces and nephews and many friends. His family would like to give special thanks to his hospice nurse, Sara Vogel and Sandra Martin. Also, to the Guadalupe Regional Hospice nurses and staff for their care and kindness. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy and the Rev. Roy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn. In lieu of flowers, Danny requested contributions to be made to Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation All Cancers Endowment Fund or to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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City of Seguin Offices MLK Day Closure

The City of Seguin offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal.

Library Holiday Closure

The Seguin Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Business hours will resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Items may be renewed online or returned using the outdoor book return.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 on Zoom. Registration is required by visiting library. seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

Origami Online

The Seguin Public Library will teach you how to make Paper Cranes with an online tutorial on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Learn the art of paper folding with this step by step tutorial. This virtual tutorial can be found at library.seguintexas.gov and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

Jan. 21 via Zoom. Seguin ISD parents, students, staff, and community members will learn about calendar options and the intersession calendar concept. To attend the 5 p.m. Jan. 20 meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81856164460?p wd=R3lQRjBoT3E1TDdJeXh6WTArZm5LZz09, passcode 675533. The noon Jan. 21 meeting will be at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89435888424?p wd=NmJjbjJwdDczWHZFZ2R5bG1oQ0tqdz09, passcode 661183.

Adult Take-N-Make Craft Kit

Seguin Hermann Sons Meeting

League of Women Voters

Urban Gardening with San Antonio Food Bank

See Seguin: Virtual Tour of Seguin Public Library

Book Nuts Book Club

Members and guests are invited to the Seguin Hermann Sons meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Seguin Lodge, located at 4918 Kingsbury St., next to Granzin’s Meat Market. The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call 830-305-1142. The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) will have an online meeting to discuss how legislative districts are drawn in our state and steps we can take to ensure that the public is part of the process at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. For more information, visit lwvcomal.org.

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830401-2422 or visit for additional information.

Seguin ISD Virtual Town Halls

Free Throw Basketball Contest

The 2021-22 instructional calendar will be the topic of Dr. Gutierrez’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings scheduled for 5 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 and from noon to 12:30 p.m. Thursday,

restriction will be followed. The competition is open to girls and boys ages 9 through 14. Eligibility is determined as of Jan. 1 Proof of age is required. For more information contact Joe Medina at 830556-4224, or email medinaaurelio@sbcglobal.net. The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Floral Paint Kits available for pick up on Monday, Jan. 25. Follow along with an online video tutorial, hosted by Library Assistant Mara Benitez, which can be found at library.seguintexas.gov and on library social media platforms. Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

Explore Seguin with us! The Seguin Public Library invites you to join us as we take you on a virtual tour of Seguin Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 21. This virtual tour can be found on our website and social media platforms. Learn fun facts and meet the staff who go above and beyond to make it all happen. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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The Knights of Columbus Council 16748 will have a Free Throw Basketball Contest at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at the St. James Catholic School gym, located at 907 S. Camp St. in Seguin. COVID-19

The Seguin Public Library and the San Antonio Food Bank are working together to virtually bring and teach you the basics of urban gardening at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at www.library. seguintexas.gov Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information. The Seguin Public Library will host its monthly book club meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. This month’s book discussion will be The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson. New attendees must register to receive Zoom link. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 on Zoom. Registration is required by visiting library. seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Preschool Storytime - ABCs

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit for additional information.

Beyond Harry Potter Book Group

The Seguin Public Library will have its Beyond Harry Potter Book Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at www.library.seguintexas.gov. This event is open to Teens and Tweens between the ages of 10-17. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book is Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, a series about Sophie and Fitz, two kids with mysterious telepathic powers. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information.

Electronic Resource Tutorial

The Seguin Public Library will offer an Electronic Resource Tutorial with Library Assistant, Erica Reyes, as she introduces all available and free E-Resources accessible with library card membership on Saturday, Jan. 30 at www.library. seguintexas.gov and on other library social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information.

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(GVEC) is accepting applications for its scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2021. For eligibility information and the online application, visit www.gvec.org/ community/scholarships. All applications must be submitted online prior to midnight on Saturday, February 1, 2021.

City Event and Reservation Cancellations

As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency.

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Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser

There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more information call 830-243-2872.

Christmas Tree Collection in City of Seguin

Residents wanting to dispose of their live Christmas trees in the City of Seguin can simply place them at the curb with their garbage or on their designated Monday morning as part of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brush collection rotation. Stands, lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it will be collected. Brush collection dates in your zone can be found at www. Walk-N-Talk Across Texas! Create lifelong habits for physical activity with seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works Walk Across Texas, a free 8-week program hosted page - Brush link. For more information call 830by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Seguin 401-2416. Public Library. Register to start a healthier lifestyle by Friday, Feb. 5 when a morning session begins United Way Applications at 10 a.m. and an evening session at 5 p.m. Walk- The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting n-Talk will then be held Fridays through March new applications for organizations seeking funding 26. Registration is required to participate at www. for years 2022-2023. For more information on the library.seguintexas. gov. All classes are free and funding application process, contact Executive open to the public. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@ website for more information. guadalupeunitedway.org.

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NAVARRO ISD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS - DISTRICT WIDE: Pay starts at $11/hour (experience necessary and will train), Day and Night Shifts available. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check. Applications accepted online at www.nissd.us or in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-3036478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod. info for further information.

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