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The Voice of Seguin Today
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Chet Garner, of The Daytripper, shares what makes Seguin so unique By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A PBS television show host has pinned Seguin on the Lone Star map as “one of the” places you will want to visit. Actually, Chet Garner, host of The Daytripper, says Seguin’s significance and uniqueness are more of a reminder for its current residents. He says because we live here, the city’s many contributions and historical impressions are often overlooked. Garner shared his comments about Seguin during his guest appearance on the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Centennial Celebration. Garner, known for his show which introduces us to all parts of Texas, shared his comments – comments that were warranted following his own visit to Seguin more than a year and a half ago. In fact, the Texas travel show segment that featured Seguin landed the TV show host with yet another Emmy. See TV SHOW, Page 2
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Texas travel TV show host talks Seguin during chamber’s virtual Centennial Celebration
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While he was bummed that the pandemic prevented him from visiting Seguin again, Garner was still appreciative to speak with those watching the virtual program in celebration of the chamber’s 100-year anniversary. “When you look at the lens of a town, you go ‘wow, there are truly stories to tell’ and that couldn’t be more true than with a town like Seguin. You guys have some of the richest, deepest stories in your town. I mean just think about it, culture -- Juan Seguin, one of the absolute unsung heroes of the Texas Revolution and that story will move you to tears about how he delivered the letter from the Alamo and then went on to become a hero of San Jacinto. You guys got the largest nutcracker museum in the world. You’ve got the largest pecan in the world. You’ve got three of the largest pecans in the world – not to mention just your square. Well, it’s actually not a square but with your plaza, it’s a rectangle. You’ve got your rectangle, your history, your people, your culture. It’s just absolutely phenomenal,” said Garner. Garner says its history and uniqueness are just the first things he looks at when selecting a community to feature on his program. He says the next thing is of course, the food. “Then, let’s move into food. I mean Guero’s (Backyard) Tacos, come on. If you want barbecue, how about Burnt Bean? How about Davila’s? If you want to talk about steak, you get steak all over the place. You get sushi, Mexican food. Some of the best meals that I’ve there, I mean Kirby’s burgers, absolutely phenomenal. You’ve got some excellent food
Magnolia Hotel in Seguin,” said Garner. The next big component for him is the outdoors and recreational space. Garner says with the Guadalupe River running through the heart of the city, Seguin pretty much gets to check off all the boxes. “Then you talk about outdoors. Well, it doesn’t get much better than the Guadalupe River. I mean one of our most beautiful, pristine rivers goes right through your town. You’ve got Son’s Island which is an island on a river which is an absolute oasis up there. All of those things together make Seguin such a wonderful place,” said Garner. Not only should local residents continue to be proud of Seguin but according to Garner, they should also learn to embrace their role as a storyteller. He says you don’t ever want to minimize where you are from. “Everyone of you is an ambassador for your city and you may already know that but more than just ambassadors, like me, you guys are storytellers and
one of my favorite quotes goes something like this ‘all of us are storytellers. Some of us just don’t know it yet’ and the truth is we go through life, telling stories at every turn. When someone ask, ‘where are you from?’ You say ‘well I’m from this little town east of San Antonio.’ Well, you just told them a story that minimized your town versus ‘we are from one of the most vibrant cities called Seguin on the Guadalupe River.’ Right there, you told them a story and you made them want to learn more about the city you come from,” said Garner. Garner says of course our role as a storyteller is what will preserve our new history – history that is waiting for us to tackle during this new century of living, playing and doing business in Seguin. “Just like Texas, Seguin has a long history of storytelling. I mean you guys are celebrating 100 years at the chamber of commerce telling the story of Seguin both to the people who live in Seguin but to the people who live across east San Antonio, in San Antonio, people who live across Texas and the people who live across
the country and even the world. So you guys carry on a very long tradition of storytelling. I was looking at the timeline. It actually goes back even before that. You guys have been telling the story of Seguin for a very long time and here’s the most interesting part, the story is always changing and with Seguin, it’s getting better. Seguin is sitting in what I call the sweet spot in being able to see trends all across Texas. If you are within 30-40 miles of what is a booming metroplex now and you have historic assets just like Seguin, the sky is the limit. You guys are now tasked with the objective of one, growing smart and also keeping telling the story and retaining that story. It truly is something special,” said Garner. In addition to Garner’s guest appearance, the chamber’s virtual program and banquet recognized business and community partners who helped make a difference in 2020. It also took a trip down memory lane sharing the history behind its businesses and those who helped plant their seeds. The virtual program will be made available for others to view during the next few weeks on YouTube.
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The Seguin Daily News shares a behind the scenes look at what it takes to participate in this year’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. Photos to be shared all week in the Seguin Daily News. Courtesy photos
Carson Manning, Clemens 4-H Club to enter his photography, quick bread, candy and metal flag ornament.
Brooklyn Hallmark shows off her rabbits.
Brooklyn Hallmark working on her baked goods.
Chance Charanza, of A.J. Briesemeister Middle School and Sweetness, cross gilt pig.
Brenley Bierstedt with goat Benny.
Ryan Johnson picking and weighing his rabbit pen.
Jake Schultze walking one of his pigs.
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Former TLU volleyball standout Megan Lee named to SCAC’s 30th Anniversary Team
(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran alumna Megan Lee has been named to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s 30th Anniversary Women’s Volleyball Team. Lee, a two-time SCAC Backrow Player of the Year, is TLU’s all-time leader in career digs, with 2,490. Lee also holds TLU records for single-season digs (759 in 2014), single-season digs per game (6.38 in 2014), career digs per game (5.57), and singlematch digs (52 in a five-set match in 2014 against the University of Dallas). Her three years as the TLU libero produced three
of the five highest single-season digs totals in Bulldog history. Her single-season dig totals for 2014, 2012, and 2013 rank first, fourth, and fifth, respectively, alltime at TLU. Lee played at TLU as the Bulldogs transitioned from the American Southwest Conference to the SCAC. She played two seasons in the ASC and two seasons in the SCAC. In her two seasons in the SCAC, Lee registered 666 digs in 2013 and 759 digs in 2014, for a twoyear conference total of 1,425. She averaged 6.3 digs per set in her two years in the SCAC.
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference will be announcing 30th Anniversary teams in 21 sports throughout the 2020-21 academic year. The league selected 15th Anniversary teams during the 2005-06 academic year. The SCAC’s 30th Anniversary teams were selected through balloting by present coaches in each sport as well as administrators. Athletes who participated in conference competition between the fall of 2005 through the spring of 2020 and had been named to at least two All-SCAC teams and/or were selected as a Player of the Year in their respective sport were eligible for selection. See TLU, Page 5
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TLU alumna Lee SCAC VOLLEYBALL honored among SCAC’s – 30TH best ever volleyball ANNIVERSARY players TEAM
TLU continued from Page 4 Trinity University led the way with five selections to the exclusive 30th anniversary volleyball team.
and Washington & Lee (Va.) University. Washington (Mo.) University joined the CAC later that same year.
The Tigers were followed closely by Colorado College and Southwestern University with four selections each. Austin College, Centre College and Texas Lutheran University each had one honoree.
TLU joined the SCAC for the 2013-14 academic year. The Bulldogs have 15 sports with full membership in the SCAC.
The SCAC was formed in 1991 after a reorganization of its predecessor, the College Athletic Conference (CAC). The CAC dates to 1962 with four charter members: Centre College, Southwestern @ Memphis (now Rhodes College), SewaneeThe University of the South,
The SCAC was formed to provide an association through which the member institutions may encourage organized competition in intercollegiate sports among teams representative of their respective student bodies. Members of this conference share a commitment to priority of the overall quality of academic standards and quality educational experiences.
Lizzy Counts, Setter, Colorado College Abby Holtze, Outside Hitter, Colorado College Sarah Burger, Outside Hitter, Centre College Maggie Emodi, Outside Hitter, Trinity University Samantha Lingamfelter, Libero, Southwestern University Audra Gentry, Outside Hitter, Southwestern University Emily Perkins, Middle Blocker, Colorado College Kirby Smith, Outside Hitter, Trinity University Kaitlyn Foster, Outside Hitter, Southwestern University Sara Buros, Right Side, Trinity University Jessica Fleming, Middle Blocker, Austin College Christina Nicholls, Setter, Southwestern University Courtney Birkett, Right Side, Colorado College Erika Edrington, Setter, Trinity University Caroline Keener, Setter, Trinity University Megan Lee, Libero, Texas Lutheran University
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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Menchaca Jessica Marie Menchaca, age 49 of Seguin, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Jessica was born on February 2, 1971 in New Braunfels, Texas to Juan V. and April Marie (Farias) Ortiz. She was a graduate of New Braunfels High school and a former Monocera. Over her 29 years at Continental Automotive she made countless friends. She never knew a stranger, and her smile would instantly put you at ease. She loved to be out on a dance floor. She gained a second family after joining CrossFit Seguin where she excelled in lifting big and heavy, and most importantly motivating others to reach their best. During the summer months you could always 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.
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.
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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 For those who desire the prayer service and the auctions with his wife. But mostly he enjoyed funeral service, both, may be livestreamed at automobiles; buying to enjoy for awhile then cclive.crossroadsc.com. All CDC protocols must selling for someone else to enjoy. be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Danny is preceded in death by his mother, Doris May, step mother, Geraldine, father, Hugh and Memorial contributions may be made to mother and father in-law, Loraine Lehmann Crossroads church, 3455 US-90, Seguin, TX Kight and J.R. Kight. 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years www.treshewell.com. Jo Ann; daughter, Tammy Drown and husband David; son, Daniel “Danny” Maples, Jr. and wife Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Monika; sister, Darlene Gregory; brother, Steve Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, Maples, Sr. and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Michaela Drown and partner Jeff Garcia, Megan 78155, 830-549-5912. Drown, Amanda Drown and Zoe Maples; greatgrandchildren, Adrian, Andrew and Armani; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
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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 Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 19, Electric in Seguin. Danny was stilling working 2021 at 5 p.m. at Crossroads Church followed and providing his knowledge and expertise until
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. 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.
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Betty L. Kalmus, age 87 of Seguin, Texas, passed away January 8, 2021. Betty on May 6, 1933 in
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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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Rangel Alfredo Salas Rangel went to be with the Lord January 14, 2021. Born in Seguin, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maxine Rangel, brothers Rodolpho Rangel and Richard Rangel. He leaves behind his sister, Josefina (Rangel) Lehmann his niece Elizabeth Escareno and great niece Madison Westenbarger, nephew Rodolpho (Rudy)-Shelly Rangel his great nephew Nicholas Rangel and great niece Mckenna , niece Dominga and James Arevalo and his great nephews, Jeremiah Arevalo, Azariah Arevalo, and his great nieces, Crystal Avila, Jerilyn Tovar-Eddie, Ariel ValadezJesus, Adley Arevalo and fiancĂŠ Kreston Joyner. He was a United State Marine Veteran, LCpl. His career was welding and the love of fishing. If you were looking for uncle Freddy he would be at Starcke Park under the oak tree fishing and having a good time. He was a survivalist. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends; especially his great great nephews and great great nieces who got to spend the last 2 years getting to know him. His viewing and funeral service will be Monday Feb 8th at 11am at Sunset Memorial Oaks, New Braunfels, TX and burial would be right after at Fort Sam in San Antonio at 1:30pm.
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MLK Week of Giving Virtual Food Drive
The RSVP of South Central Texas, Texas Lutheran University, and the United Way of Comal and Guadalupe Counties are sponsoring a MLK Week of Giving Virtual Food Drive for the New Braunfels Food Bank that serves Comal and Guadalupe Counties. The New Braunfels Food Bank is experiencing a shortage in food, money, and volunteers. To donate, visit www.my.safoodbank. org/new-braunfels-fundraising/TLU?tab=MyPage.
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 830401-2422 for additional information.
Preschool Storytime - ABCs
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 830-401-2422 or visit for additional information.
Seguin ISD Virtual Town Halls
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, 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?pwd=R3lQRjBoT3E 1TDdJeXh6WTArZm5LZz09, passcode 675533. The noon Jan. 21 meeting will be at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89435888424?pwd=NmJjbjJwdDczWHZFZ 2R5bG1oQ0tqdz09, passcode 661183.
Seguin Hermann Sons Meeting
Members and guests are invited to the Seguin Hermann
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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.
Joe Medina at 830-556-4224, or email medinaaurelio@ sbcglobal.net.
Adult Take-N-Make Craft Kit
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 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 830401-2422 for additional information.
See Seguin: Virtual Tour of Seguin Public Library
Urban Gardening with San Antonio Food Bank
League of Women Voters
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.
Republican Women Luncheon
The Guadalupe Country Republican Women Luncheon/ Meeting will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The program will feature City of Seguin Mayor, Donna Dodgen. The program is free, but if you plan on enjoying a meal, the cost is $10 and must be reserved by calling 830-391-3979 or emailing caddobigred@yahoo.com by Friday, Jan. 22. For more information visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com/.
Free Throw Basketball Contest
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 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
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 830-4012422 or visit the website for additional information.
Book Nuts Book Club
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.
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.
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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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 month’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.
SISD/Head Start Pre-K 3 Registration
The Seguin ISD/ Head Start 2020-2021 PRE-K 3 Registration is now underway for new classes that begin on Monday, Feb. 1 for children who are three years old by Sept. 1, 2020. Register online at www.seguin.k12. tx.us. For eligibility requirements and more information call 830-401-1281.
GVEC Scholarship
The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (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
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for all facility bookings impacted by this public health be collected. Brush collection dates in your zone can be emergency. found at www.seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works page - Brush link. For more information call 830401-2416. Walk-N-Talk Across Texas! Create lifelong habits for physical activity with Walk Across Texas, a free 8-week program hosted by Texas United Way Applications A&M AgriLife Extension and the Seguin Public Library. The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting new Register to start a healthier lifestyle by Friday, Feb. 5 applications for organizations seeking funding for when a morning session begins at 10 a.m. and an evening years 2022-2023. For more information on the funding session at 5 p.m. Walk-n-Talk will then be held Fridays application process, contact Executive Director, Mary through March 26. Registration is required to participate Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@guadalupeunitedway. at www.library.seguintexas. gov. All classes are free and org. open to the public. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website Heritage Museum Calendars for more information. The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars for $10 featuring historical buildings and information about Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Seguin. There is a limited supply and they are available Fundraiser for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ the Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the and Parker’s City Pharmacy. 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 RAPPS Individual Sessions benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective information call 830-243-2872. Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through ZOOM. VATS Golf Tournament RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System. To The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS) register or for or more information call 830-303-9225, Golf Tournament will be held beginning with registration email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg. at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, org. April 24 at The Bandit Golf Course in New Braunfels. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up email jjr112@txstate.edu. To register visit https:// The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council www.sdi.txstate.edu/ProgramsResources/Veterans/ of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection VeteransAllianceofTexasState/VATSGolfTournament. Program grant and is offering residents who live in the html. city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your
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 City’s brush collection rotation. Stands, lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it will
Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor. com/residential. Collection times may vary.
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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.
RELIGION
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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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