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Guadalupe County Commissioners learn more about the behind the scenes work in ensuring the county is ready for COVID-19 vaccines

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Although there is still no immediate word on the arrival of a massive dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine in Guadalupe County, officials say they are ready to roll out those vaccines once they do arrive.

Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator, not only updated the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on its immediate plan to administer those vaccines but he shared more about the vaccines themselves and what people may expect as we move forward in the days ahead. Pinder says the county has been steadily working to solidify a plan – a plan that can be implemented within a minute’s notice.

“I just wanted to touch base on some of the things that we’ve been working on at the emergency management office. So, we’ve been working with GRMC, the city of Seguin, city of Schertz, city of Cibolo and city of New Braunfels to develop a mass vaccination plan. Last week, we met with the hospital for over two hours.

We have another meeting today just to finalize the details of the plan. The intent of this plan is to present to the Department of State Health Services that Guadalupe County and all the collaboration with these jurisdictions and also with Comal County, we are ready for the vaccine. Give it to us like you have given it to Bexar County. We want to show face to the state that if you give us 10,000, 20,000 doses, we can put that out at 1,000 doses a day into people’s arms in any one of these cities. We are looking at multiple, different sites.

The Coliseum here in Seguin, the city of Seguin has already reserved that site as a distribution, and we are working at some of our other sites in the northern part of the county and the western end of the county.

We are looking at drive-thru and walk-up models. The difficulty is once you get the shot, you have to wait 15 minutes with no allergic reactions or 30 minutes with allergic reactions. So, if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction, you’ve got to sit 30 minutes so it’s just a matter of staging those people and watching those folks,” said Pinder.

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Details on allocation of vaccine throughout the state shared with county commissioners

COVID-19 continued from Page 1 Pinder says although shots have been allocated for the state of Texas, the bulk of their arrival remains unclear.

“Here are some of the allocations that the state has gotten. They’ve received 3,000,334 million doses – allocated to the state. There’s only been 1,725,000 of those shipped out to the state in multiple jurisdictions. We are talking about every state has only received the 1,725, 000 but the allocation is three million, so we are a little behind on that. The supply and demand change is what we up against. People in the state vaccinated with one does is 1,138,000 people and then people who have fully been vaccinated with two shots 169,000 people,” said Pinder.

Commissioners also learned of those vaccines that have already been administered in the county. Pinder says hopefully, the rest of the residents won’t have to wait that long.

“We’ve received 3,846 doses of the vaccine of people who have been vaccinated. We’ve only had 566 people who have received both shots. So, when I talk about the vaccine Pfizer or Moderna, that’s a two dose so you get your first shot and 21 days for Pfizer and 28 days Moderna to go back and get it. So, there’s 566 people in the county who have received two shots. The estimated total of people who can get the vaccine, you have to be 16 or older to get Moderna and you have to be 18 and older to get Pfizer so that’s 130,156 people are eligible for a vaccine, so the plan is making sure everyone who wants a vaccine out of that number to get a vaccine here in the next months,” said Pinder.

With some folks beginning to see the vaccines, Pinder explained the sequence of events that follow that first dose.

“The hospital administered Moderna to the healthcare workers there and first responders I think over some 21 days ago. The hospital sent out notifications of people who got vaccinated that they have to come back to the hospital, the same location where you got it the first time to get your second dose. The hospital should be giving their second doses next week so like the ones going on this week in Schertz, the Pfizer,

Schertz will then notify those folks, the 975 people that they need to come back to whatever location they are setting up at to get your second dose. The only one that is currently still in testing is the Johnson & Johnson and that’s a one dose vaccine and they are looking at potentially taking that to the CDC and the state for review as a one CC (cubic centimeter), you get it twice. The Johnson & Johnson is a 2 cc injection at one time,” said Pinder.

Pinder says health officials are also doing what they can to ensure that both of the two required doses are accounted for with each resident.

“But they are seeing, we did talk to the state -- some people are getting their first dose, they are having reactions, side effects just sore arms, fever, chills and aren’t wanting to come back and get their second dose so a lot of counties in the region are asking that question if somebody doesn’t show up for that second dose because it’s allocated for that person, could we give it to somebody else? So far, they haven’t come up with an answer because if you give that second dose that say was for me, if I got a first dose and I didn’t come back for the second dose, if I give that dose to somebody else, I can’t guarantee they are going to get their second dose so right now, there are some questions being asked out there for that,” said Pinder.

Pinder says the allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations also came into question. He says it’s important for residents to understand who will and can be provided the vaccines for administration.

“There are multiple ways that people

are getting the allocations so you have to register to be a vaccine provider.

Right now, the county is working with the Schertz EMS because they are our EMS provide and GRMC. Those two are our public providers at this time. Some of these local healthcare providers -- I know there’s like four medical doctor offices here that have signed up for that so if you signed up as a provider, you will get your direct allocation from the state just like everybody else is. However, Region 8 is also a provider. That’s our public health authority so once they get their vaccine, when Region 8 gets their big chunk of vaccines, they will then start going out into the communities just like we did the COVID testing, they will start doing vaccination distributions just like that so we’ll do pop sites. That’s the intent of the plan to. We were one of the first counties in the region to do the COVID testing because we were ready to do it. They called myself. They called the judge and said hey, tomorrow morning can we have a site? So, the plan that we put together is if they call us and ask us if we have a site -- yes, we can have a site set up tomorrow. So, even if it’s not us administering it, it’s going to be the Texas Department of State Health Services doing it,” said Pinder.

Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher assures residents that the county is doing all that it can to remain transparent in regards to its plan to roll out the vaccinations when they arrive.

He says it’s also about letting people know that the county is ready when the time comes.

“I had a number of phone calls from the public saying look, we’ve seen these other type of acitivies happening.

Metropolitan areas and San Antonio and big cities, can the county do something to get going? And, I just want to reassure like Mr. Pinder was saying that we do have plans in place. We have great partnerships and collaboration with the cities, neighboring counties, our hospital -- everybody in the community, volunteer groups. Everybody is ready but without vaccine from the state health services, the state or CDC, we have nothing to set up a site to give individuals in our community.

So, we’ve sent written letters to state representatives and senators asking for their support to help push at the state level to get more vaccines available for smaller outlining counties like us just because we are outside of San Antonio and Bexar County. Again, you saw the numbers that Patrick presented. You’ve got 30 million Texans and they distributed 1.5 million vaccines. Everybody is in the same exact situation that we are. We don’t know when we are going to have vaccine allocations given from the state to the county. We just have to be prepared and ready for that call this afternoon basically and it can be later this week. It can be at the end of this month or it could 45 days from now that we get a major allocation. We don’t know that but I promise you we are going through the details trying to accommodate many, many different situations, different vaccine sites -- like Patrick said to be able to handle up to 1,000 a day working with the volunteer groups, the hospital, the cities and other healthcare providers. We are also working with AACOG and some others to help those who might not have access to transportation, internet to sign-up. We’ve got call bank plans in place, a lot of details have gone into this already and everything is staged and ready to go. We are just working out some minor details, getting the court updated and involved and then again, trying to push the state to get us truckloads of vaccine whenever they can,” said Kutscher.

In the meantime, Texas Governor Abbott has asked the federal government to send more COVID doses to the states so the pandemic can be ended even sooner. As of today, over a million Texans have already been inoculated against the virus.

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A behind the scenes look at what makes a winner

The public is reminded about this year’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show auction set for Saturday at noon at the Big Red Barn.

Those looking to include an add-on for a particular student may do so today by emailing dmgcys@gmail.com or by contacting Debra Reiley at 830-305-0456.

Case Martinez gets his lamb ready.

MaKayla and Reece Isham get their goats show ready.

Kadie Erwin getting her steers ready.

Peyton Sisak gets in an early walk over the weekend.

Kambrie Boeder clipping her project for this year’s show.

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Navarro girls alone in first place after 15th straight win, boys drop road tilt

(Geronimo) - Navarro emphatically grabbed sole possession of first place in the District 27-4A girls basketball race and extended the overall winning streak to 15 games with a 50-30 triumph over Cuero at the Navarro Events Center on Tuesday.

The Panthers (22-1, 4-0), ranked as high as No. 6 in the various 4A state polls, used a suffocating defensive effort to pull away from the Gobblers (12-4, 3-1), who came in ranked No. 22 by the TGCA. Sophomore point guard Laylin Sturm led all scorers with 19 points, and shooting guard Tatum Harborth reached double figures with 11.

Navarro stretched a 13-8 lead at the end of the first quarter to a 26-14 cushion at halftime. The Panthers led by as many as 15 points in the third period, Cuero rallied to cut

it to eight, and the margin was 10 attacked the basket effectively and points, 33-23, heading into the went a combined 8-10 at the free throw line. When Cuero hustled fourth quarter. back on defense to slow Navarro’s Coach Darrell Harborth’s squad transition game, Sturm was able to kept the defensive clamps tight and knock down mid-range jumpers in picked up the scoring pace to win the half-court offense. the final frame 17-7 and turn the game into a rout. The Gobblers’ “I wanted us to push it more, 30-point output was 15 below their especially in that first half at times, and I thought we slowed it season average. down a little bit when I wished we “I was pretty pleased with our wouldn’t have,” Coach Harborth defense tonight; our defense and our said. “But part of it is when they defensive rebounding,” Harborth set up in half court, they are a very said. “For the first time in awhile good defensive team. So for us to now, I saw us really putting our move the ball around, and make rears on some people and blocking some good decisions there, and out, and doing a good job of that. hold onto the ball, and at times Our team defense was good tonight. maybe run the clock some, I was I told the girls I thought we may happy to see that. I was seeing zone them some tonight, but when some thought process go through we play defense like that, we don’t their heads there.” have to.”

Taylor Helms added six points for Sturm and Tatum Harborth both the Panthers, Mary Gilliam four,

Sienna Kramer and Ryanne Hepp three apiece, Karleigh Koenig and Haleigh Ortiz two each.

Navarro faces another opponent that has spent time ranked in the state’s Top 25 this Friday when the Panthers look to complete a twogame head-to-head sweep of La Vernia.

The opening tip at the Navarro Events Center is set for 6:30 p.m.

The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Pre-game coverage starts at 6:15.

The Navarro boys dropped a tightly contested road game to Cuero 49-45 Tuesday evening.

The loss drops the Panthers to 0-3 in District 27-4A, 3-9 overall.

Navarro hits the road again Friday night to face La Vernia in a 7:30 p.m. district game.

Antlers snap Seguin boys’ district winning streak

(Seguin) - Kerrville-Tivy ended Seguin’s three-game winning streak and demoted the Matadors to seventh place in the District 26-5A boys basketball race by a 66-54 final on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym. The Antlers won the second quarter 20-6 to build a 12-point halftime cushion, and the teams played even in the second half.

The loss drops Seguin to 5-11 overall, 3-6 in district play. The Matadors are two games back of New Braunfels-Canyon for the fourth and final playoff berth and one game behind fifth-place Tivy. The Antlers completed a two-game head-to-head sweep of Seguin with Tuesday’s win.

Seguin’s Xander Harrell led all scorers with 20 points. Jacob Andrade added 13. Michael Cornelius finished with eight, John Jackson and Nic Magallanes four apiece, Kaleb McCann three, and Louis Flores two.

The Matadors head to Buda to face Johnson in a district game this Friday at 6:45 p.m.

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Randolph hands Marion Seguin girls come up boys second district loss short in key district road game vs. Tivy

(Universal City) - Marion dropped to third place in the District 26-3A boys basketball standings with a 5653 road loss to Randolph on Tuesday in Universal City.

The loss ends Marion’s four-game winning streak and leaves the Bulldogs (14-2) with a 4-2 district record. San Antonio-Cole (7-0) is alone in first place, and the RoHawks (5-2) own a half-game lead over Marion for second.

Ryken Autry scored 24 points to go with five rebounds and six assists, but he was the only Bulldog in double figures. Autry went 9-20 on total field attempts and 5-14 from three-point range.

Easton Allen added nine points, Samuel Montoya six, Jon Padron five, Kadeem Blyden four, Lane Pawelek three, and Fernando Romero two.

Randolph’s A.J. Haines led all scorers with 26 points.

Randolph led 27-18 at halftime. The Bulldogs clawed their way back into Marion looks to bounce back Friday the game from that point, but the Ro- in a 6:30 p.m. road game against Stockdale.

Hawks held on.

(Kerrville) - Seguin’s path to a girls basketball playoff berth in District 26-5A became bumpier Tuesday night after a 44-32 road loss to KerrvilleTivy.

The Antlers, 7-4 in district play, now own a two-game lead over the 5-6 Matadors in the race for the fourth and final playoff seed with five games left. Tivy would claim the tiebreak by virtue of a 2-0 head-to-head sweep if they finished with identical district records.

The Matdors fell behind 12-0 in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game, but it turned out to be much more competitive than Tivy’s 45-12 win over Seguin at Goldie Harris Gym in December.

Seguin hosts Buda-Johnson this Friday at 6:30. All remaining girls varsity home games will be played in the Student Activity Center Gym on the SHS campus.

Marion girls salvage head-to-head split with Friday Schedule Randolph

Navarro girls basketball vs. La Vernia, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pregame) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com

(Marion) - Senior forward Molly Rooke poured in 25 points Tuesday night to help the Marion girls basketball team avenge a December road loss to Randolph with a 63-45 home win over the Ro-Hawks in District 26-3A. Sarah Cook turned in a dominant performance as well with a 20-point, 18-rebound double-double and a team-high three steals.

Anessa Madrid chipped in with eight points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.

Jaslyne Williams added six points, Kaelyn Taylor two.

Marion led 13-7 at the end of the first quarter, 25-17 at halftime, and 39-31 after the third period. The Bulldogs used a 24-14 run in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Marion (5-14, 3-5) plays host to Stockdale on Friday at 6:15 p.m.

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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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; great-grandchildren, Adrian, Andrew and Armani; several 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.

Greenman

William “Bill” Charles Greenman, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Bill was born on August 25, 1940 in Shang Hai, China to Dr. Robert Brownell Greenman, US Navy and Clara Mae (Minns) Greenman. The family was stationed in Shang Hai until the war heated up. At that time, Clara returned to her home in Oceola Mills, PA with Bill and his 15-month older brother, Bob. Dr Greenman was taken prisoner by the Japanese for 4 years but was eventually reunited with his family after the war.

As a military brat Bill moved often. This resulted in him having two different senior high school rings as he moved between his Jr and Sr year.

He graduated from Southside High School in Long Island, New York. He attended Clemson University from 1958-1963. Bill majored in Pre-Med, PreDental and Biology. Bill was a member of the school honor guard for several years and at 6’4”, he always carried the American flag.

He joined the Air Force in 1963. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1964 with a degree in Russian. He was stationed in Pakistan with the Air

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Force where he was a Russian linguist.

As a boy, Bill wanted to be a pilot and he built model airplanes with fastidious care. He was a huge fan of daring test pilots like Chuck Yeager. His dream came to an end after growing 2 more inches after high school and getting the measles which affected his eyesight. After choosing family instead of taking a government job, he began a long career in wholesale and retail sales. He worked for Woolco, Kiddie City Toys, Kids Kounty, Gund & Robin Woods Dolls. He was the “Doll Guy” when he was featured on QVC selling dolls. He was well known by doll collectors all over. His last career was in the mattress industry.

He worked at Mattress Discounters in Pennsylvania.

Then he moved back to San Antonio where he worked for Mattress Firm until his health forced him into retirement in 2018.

Bill loved watching college and NFL football. He could recall the stats better than anyone. He made incredibly detailed spread sheets and loved his team for Fantasy football. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he and his daughter competed each week to pick the winners for all the games. He loved the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams was his favorite baseball player. He was known for leaving thoughtful notes and sending encouraging cards to brighten people’s day. Bill will fondly be remembered for the thousands and thousands of Christmas cookies he made and delivered to his co-workers and friends over the years.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his son William Charles Greenman Jr. Survivors include: his daughter Laura Michelle Greenman Stahl, daughter Sarah Elizabeth Greenman, Grandchildren Andrew and Lacie Stahl and Hannah Leilani Stahl and William (Will) Charles Greenman III, Great Granddaughter Kimber Leilani Stahl, brother Robert Brownell Greenman II many other family members and countless friends. Private services and interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Cupboard in Seguin, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (honoring his son, Charles), The Seguin Public Library or any charity of your choice.

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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(Smith) Weems.

Christopher John Medina was called home to the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 48. He was born to John Valadez and Gregoria Medina on August 14, 1972 in Seguin, Texas

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.

Christopher is preceded in death by his stepfather, Ramiro Sanchez; sister, Frances Medina and grandson, Josiah.

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; sisterin-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.

He is survived by his spouse, Myesha; his father, John Valadez and mother, Gregoria Medina; children, Alyssa, Stastany, Christopher Jr.; stepdaughter, Kailah; grandchildren, Ayden, Alyana and Jenesis; his brothers and sisters, Mark and spouse Lilia, Esther and spouse Johnny, John Jr. and spouse Renee, April and spouse Robert and Crystal. Christopher is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Chris loved his small town, Seguin. He was a hard worker for Guadalupe County. He worked hard to provide a good life for his children and spouse. He was so happy he found his soulmate. He really cherished and loved his children very much. He enjoyed working on cars and he especially loved the cars he owned. He loved cruising down the Seguin roads on late night cruises. Chris had a one of a kind personality, and for that he was loved by many people! He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Palmer Mortuary. All services will conclude in the chapel on Friday evening. The funeral home chapel can only accommodate 50 people at once due to COVD19 restrictions, please make plans to walk through and pay your respects to allow everyone the opportunity to visit with the family.

As per CDC protocols social distancing of 6 feet is required and all guests attending services are required to wear a face covering upon entering the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

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

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Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, William Weems and Dorothy Huckabee and husband Charles.

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.

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 life-long 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; great- grandchildren, 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 sisterin-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, 830-5495912.

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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 Valadez-Jesus, Adley Arevalo and fiancé 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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Gloria “YaYa” Gutierrez Cano of Seguin, Texas gained her wings on January 12, 2021 at the age of 71.

Gloria was born on October 25, 1949 in Pearsall, Texas to Jesus Gutierrez and Maria Trinidad Gutierrez.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents; brother,

George Gutierrez; great-granddaughters, Angela Ruiz and Daphne Rios and the father of her children, Lorenzo Rios Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters and son, Priscilda Rios-Rodriguez (Raul) of Seguin, Mary Jane Eller (Lindsey) of Chicago, Bobby Joe Rios of Seguin, Marlene Khan of Seguin, Veronica Sassenhagen (Abel) of Round Rock; grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Stephanie, Derrick, Martin, Mariah, Larry, Dazney, Darin, Ben and Markus; greatgrandchildren, Aiden, Miley, Erick, Kamron, Elijah, Derrick and Lorenzo; brothers, Jesus Gutierrez Jr. of Pearsall, Gerardo Gutierrez, Felix Gutierrez of Kingsbury; sisters, Micaela Urdiales of San Antonio, Tina Lopez (Dan) of Kingsbury, Sylvia Lozano of Seguin as well numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended loving family and many friends.

Gloria loved family gatherings, from BBQ’s to going out dancing, playing slot machines in Las Vegas and Kinder with her sister, Sylvia.

She loved and adored and was extremely proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the moon and back. Mom was famous for home cooking, especially for her potato salad and her delicious tamales. Gloria will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to recognize the following Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Rodriguez, Derrick Rodriguez, Darin Sassenhagen, Ben Sassenhagen, Markus Sassenhagen, Erick Rodriguez, Sonny Lozano, Aiden Rios and Bobby Joe Rios, Abel Sassenhagen, Lindsey Eller, Raul Rodriguez.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or some of Gloria’s favorite: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital USA: donors@stjude. org, Feed The Hungry at: www.feegthehungry.org and lastly, to the Texas State Autism Camp at https:// gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:ee8cd61f-e756-48b7883b-1e7a2c114d0f/Donation%20form_autism%20 camp.pdf Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430.

Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

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Roland Henry Luensmann, age 87 of Marion, Texas joined our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021. Roland was born in Bexar County, Texas on July 31, 1933 to Henry and Alma (Schultz) Luensmann.

Roland attended Clemens School in Zuehl, Tx. He was a lifelong member of Redeemer United Church of Christ, being baptized in 1934, and confirmed in 1948. He was a man dedicated to Christ and served our Lord with grace. Roland proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent time in Korea and Japan. He retired from Texas State Dept. of Highway Services after 37 years. After his retirement he drove school buses for six years for Marion High School.

Roland was affiliated with many organizations, he was a member of Sons of Hermann Lodge Zuehl 163, he was also a lifetime member of Bexar Social Club. He married the love of his life Anna Dell Reininger on April 2, 1960.

Roland enjoyed many other activities in his life, he enjoyed fishing, dancing, bowling and trips to the casino’s. But there was no greater love to Roland than the Lord and his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Roland is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Linda Koltermann and husband George, Alice Walter and husband Willie, Howard Luensmann, John Luensmann and Edgar Luensmann and wife Glory Ann, brother-in-law, Virgil Ploch, and nephews, Allan Koltermann and Jeff Luensmann.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Dell Luensmann; his daughter, Kimberly Luensmann; brother, Bill Luensmann and wife Phyllis; sister, Alma Ploch; sisters-in-law, Celie Luensmann and Jeanette Luensmann; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on January 30, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Redeemer United Church of Christ Cemetery in Zuehl with the Rev. Gerry Metzger officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Redeemer United Church of Christ, 7415 Gin Rd. Marion, Tx 78124. 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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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-braunfelsfundraising/TLU?tab=MyPage.

Seguin ISD Virtual Town Hall

The 2021-22 instructional calendar will be the topic of Dr. Gutierrez’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting scheduled 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. The noon Jan. 21 meeting will be at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89435 888424pwd=NmJjbjJwdDczWHZFZ2R5bG1oQ0tq dz09, passcode 661183.

See Seguin: Virtual Tour of Seguin Public Library

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

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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 Joe Medina at 830-556-4224, or email medinaaurelio@sbcglobal.net.

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 830401-2422 or visit for additional information.

Adult Take-N-Make Craft Kit

Beyond Harry Potter Book Group

Urban Gardening with San Antonio Food Bank

Electronic Resource Tutorial

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.

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.

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

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 830-4012422 or visit the website for additional information.

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.

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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collection dates in your zone can be found at www. seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ page - Brush link. For more information call 830Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 401-2416. at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include United Way Applications 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For new applications for organizations seeking funding for years 2022-2023. For more information on the tickets and more information call 830-243-2872. funding application process, contact Executive City Event and Reservation Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@ Cancellations VATS Golf Tournament As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of Texas State guadalupeunitedway.org.

Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled (VATS) Golf Tournament will be held beginning with all events held on City property, through Feb. 1, 2021. registration at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Heritage Museum Calendars This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex Saturday, April 24 at The Bandit Golf Course in New The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars for and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive Braunfels. Sponsorships are also available. For more $10 featuring historical buildings and information full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this information, email jjr112@txstate.edu. To register about Seguin. There is a limited supply and they are public health emergency. visit https://www.sdi.txstate.edu/ProgramsResources/ available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift Ve t e r a n s / Ve t e r a n s A l l i a n c e o f Te x a s S t a t e / & Gourmet, the Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and Parker’s City Pharmacy.

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Walk-N-Talk Across Texas!

Create lifelong habits for physical activity with Walk RAPPS Individual Sessions Across Texas, a free 8-week program hosted by Texas Christmas Tree Collection in City of The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) A&M AgriLife Extension and the Seguin Public Seguin Library. Register to start a healthier lifestyle by Friday, Residents wanting to dispose of their live Christmas will be providing Anger Management, Protective Feb. 5 when a morning session begins at 10 a.m. and an trees in the City of Seguin can simply place them at Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), evening session at 5 p.m. Walk-n-Talk will then be held the curb with their garbage or on their designated and Tobacco Awareness classes online through Fridays through March 26. Registration is required to Monday morning as part of the City’s brush ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial participate at www.library.seguintexas. gov. All classes collection rotation. Stands, lights, ornaments, and System. To register or for or more information call are free and open to the public. Call 830-401-2422 or other decorations must be removed, and the tree 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit the website for more information. must be cut in half before it will be collected. Brush visit seguinrappsorg.org.

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.

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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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