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By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is sharing more about his decision to accept the superintendent position with the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI. The Seguin ISD late Friday afternoon announced Dr. Gutierrez's decision to accept the position -- a position in which he announced last month that he was in the running for. Dr. Gutierrez, who has served as Seguin ISD Superintendent since July 2017, says although

the decision was not easy, he does appreciate all the support that has been shown to him along the way.

and sending thoughts and prayers and that to me is huge and then certainly says a lot about the people in Seguin," said Gutierrez.

"I want folks to know that this is an amazing community that loves their public schools specifically the Seguin ISD and it certainly made this a very difficult decision and the last few weeks certainly an emotional roller coaster ride but what I'm so thankful for is that throughout this process, I have just had an overwhelming amount of support from the people in this community. I've had numerous messages and letters, cards, emails, texts just wishing me well

Now although he has accepted the position, Dr. Gutierrez says it was important for him to remain in the Seguin ISD through June 1. "I feel very strongly about the work that we are doing and then very confident that we are going to yield positive results at the end of the year. We are seeing significant progress at all of our campuses and I want to make sure that I see that work through. I also do not want to leave

Seguin in a place where we have an interim superintendent. I'd like to be here throughout that process when the school district begins searching for a new superintendent and I just want to ensure that we have a smooth completion of the school year. We are just in our second year in our strategic plan and I just want to make sure that we continue to move forward," said Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez says this marks a bittersweet twist in his personal career in education.

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The Koehler Company teams up with Seguin High School for special CTE project By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Thanks to community partnerships, students at Seguin High School are literally being handed the tools to help build their futures. Students in the CTE (career and technical education) construction trades class recently were able to assist their fellow classmates in the health science program by not only building but also designing and installing a new customer service/nurse's counter for the school's CNA (certified nursing assistant) program. Students in Kenneth Soefje's construction practicum class built the counter under the direction of local business The Koehler Company. Ryan Ayotte, of The Koehler Company, says the kids got to see first hand how a product goes from an idea to a finished product.

says this type of partnership is "real building" job in seeing this project to fruition. between a school and a business. "For our students, it's huge. The opportunity to "I think it's great that they are doing this and high be able to work side by side and getting that real school is a little bit more -- when we were in world experience is huge for our students and it's school, we had a lot of these kind of classes and one of a kind. It really is and then to see somenow, the CTE classes -- there is vet trades, there's thing and create something that will be a part of this class, there is nursing, so many great things, Seguin High School forever is just another big cosmetology. I think it's great with what they are part of what our students are able to do and so doing. They are learning different things that when they come back, they'll be able to see this they can then put to use right after they get out of nurse's station here in full effect and for our high school," said Koehler. CTE Director health science students, what it does is it really Stephen Gonzalez says he's proud of the stu- just gives them more of the work environment in dents. He says each one of them had a particular the classroom so that we can make it have that

hands on training at Seguin High School," said Gonzalez. As their CTE teacher, Soefje says he couldn't be more proud of this group of students who are already learning to make a difference. "A lot of these guys in this crew are seniors heading out and it's an opportunity for them to make an imprint and footprint here at the school when they leave and so we are really proud of all of this opportunity and relationship that we have built here," said Kenneth. As the students drilled screws into the counter top, Health Science Teacher Kelly Soefje couldn't help but show her excitement. Soefje says the nurse's counter is a win-win for everyone.

"We had a group that sat in the drafting department to watch how it was designed, all the different things that we go through to figure out, well okay how is this really going to go together, what are the components, how do we want it to look when we are done that kind of thing. I took a group through an estimating process to say okay, this is how much it could cost. We have to think about materials. We have to think about labor and then we had them walk through the shop with it. We had them watch it being cut out on a CNC router. They helped assemble it. They helped put the plastic on it, different things within that process of assembling and today, we are going to let them put the counter tops on so they can get that experience of actually installing the product," said Ayotte. Seguin High School Seniors drill in the final screws and install the newly designed nurse's station to benefit the CNA CTE Program. The students are part of the construction trades program which Steve Koehler, owner of the Koehler Company, helped to build the counter in partnership with The Koehler Company of Seguin.

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"I'm tickled pink because it was an empty lab and now, it really looks like a assimilation lab. It looks professional. It looks very well put together and I think that when my students come in, they will feel like nurses. They will feel like they are really walking into the healthcare setting and they will know that they are being prepared for the real world instead of just walking into something make believe. They will feel more prepared for the job setting for the real world," said Kelly. More specifically, Kelly says the new nurse's station will allow for a mock call center with light system, customer service space and document training. Among those students installing the counter from the bottom up were Seniors Lisa Alaniz and Leo Costilla. Alaniz says being one of only two females in the program has not distracted her from looking ahead at what is most important. See CTE, page 3

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Superintendent shares commitment to finishing up school year in Seguin S U P E R I N T E N D E N T, that are going to be best for that the current school board ship and professionalism have three finalists seeking the you but I feel very strongly would never allow anything to been integral in building a position in Madison. The continued from page 1 "Of course ultimately, I had aspirations to become a superintendent at some point in my life in a large urban school district. I really thought it would be in Texas but this opportunity came about and I decided to entertain it for some personal reasons. I've dealt with some personal events during my tenure and at some point in your life, you have to make some decisions

that we have laid a very solid foundation for the future of the Seguin ISD," said Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez notes confidence in the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. He says in addition to being passionate about the kids, trustees remain dedicated in everything that has been outlined in the district's strategic plan -- a fiveyear plan that immediately took shape upon Dr. Gutierrez's arrival. He says he will leave having confidence

disrupt this work.

lasting, positive culture in the Seguin ISD. In the coming weeks, Thomas-Jimenez says trustees will discuss the process and timeline to hire a permanent superintendent. "The transition will include opportunity for public input and feedback on qualities that an ideal superintendent candidate will possess in order to lead our district," said Thomas-Jimenez.

As for the district's leadership, Dr. Gutierrez says it's never been about one person. It's never been about just him. Instead, he says it's been about what is best for kids and the best practices that have been instilled across the district. Seguin ISD Board President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez says the district wishes Dr. Gutierrez continued success in his career. She says his leader- Dr. Gutierrez was among the

MMSD is reportedly among the largest school district in that state. Prior to coming to Seguin, Dr. Gutierrez served as an assistant superintendent for the Plano ISD. During his time in Seguin, the district has credited Dr. Gutierrez for championing the community and for his student engagement along with successfully passing a $64.7 million bond election in May 2019.

CTE partnership provides hands on training, gifts CNA program with new nurse's station Costilla says he too got into the class because of his says the pleasure is all theirs. interest in architecture. He says the hands on train"Eventually, I want to be able to build my own ing at The Koehler Company just fueled his passion "At The Koehler Company, we all bleed gold and homes and just see different styles of architecture even more. white. I mean Seguin High School means a lot to us around the world and I eventually want to be able so yes, we want to help out anytime where we can," to travel with this because I always just like going "It was really interesting and I really think it leaves said Koehler. different places, seeing new things and I always kind of our legacy behind if you can think of that. just wanted to pursue this like make something of We got to go to the shop and not just experience The Seguin ISD currently offers career and techmy own and then just live my life this way. I how they build it but experienced how they go into nical education programs in Agriculture, Food, thought it was pretty cool being able to go to The the design of it and the details of it and we got to see and Natural Resources; Architecture and Koehler Company and having the guys just help that there was a lot to do with that. It took us like Construction; Business, Management, and us through things and seeing their CAD programs two days to come up with a design," said Costilla. Administration, Education and Training; Health and how they work on those because they taught Those with the CTE program at the high school Science; Human Services; Information us a lot too as well and not just about what goes again thank businesses such as The Koehler Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, into it but like how they help each other, how they Company for taking an interest in the students and and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales, communicate just like different things," said for doing their part to ensure a future for each stu- and Services; and Science, Technology, Alaniz. dent. Koehler, a Seguin High School grad himself, Engineering, and Mathematics. CTE, continued from page 2

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Chargers complete district sweep of Matadors (Boerne) - Seguin dropped to fifth place in the District 26-5A boys basketball standings Friday night after a 61-51 road loss to Boerne-Champion. The Chargers moved into fourth place with a 5-4 district record. The Matadors (14-13) are 5-5 in district play and a half-game back of Champion with six games left on the schedule.

Matthew Doege four, and Tyson Coleman two. Boerne-Champion led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, 29-23 at halftime, and 45-36 going into the fourth period.

If Seguin and Champion finish identical district records, the Chargers would own the head-to-head tiebreaker by virtue of sweeping the two regular season meetings.

Seguin looks to bounce back against the No. 2 team in the district standings, San AntonioHarlandale (19-5, 8-1) on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym. The Indians won the first meeting between the teams 63-56 on Dec. 20.

Joseph Vela scored 15 points to lead three Matadors in double figures against Champion. Gerrit Twitero added 14, and R.J. Acuna chipped in with 10. Joey Ornales finished with six points,

Tuesday's game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:15 p.m.

Boerne-Champion eliminates Seguin girls from playoff race (Seguin) - Seguin's hopes of claiming a playoff berth in the District 26-5A girls basketball race ended Friday with a 53-30 loss to Boerne-Champion at Goldie Harris Gym.

only four games left on the schedule.

With a 2-10 district record, the Matadors (12-19) are six games back of the Chargers in the loss column with

Seguin heads to San Antonio on Tuesday to face Harlandale at 6:30 p.m.

Individual stats from Friday's game were not available at press time.

Supporting all area athletes! FRIDAY NIGHT SPORTS TLU men's (5:30) & women's (7:30) basketball @ Southwestern, 5:20 pre-game on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro girls (6:30) & boys (7:45) basketball @ Gonzales Marion girls basketball vs. St. Anthony, 6:30 p.m.

Marion boys basketball @ Gervin Academy, 6:30 p.m. Lifegate boys basketball vs. Annapolis, 7:30 p.m. Seguin boys soccer vs. Harlandale, 7 p.m. Seguin girls soccer @ Harlandale, 7 p.m.

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Navarro girls outlast Panthers drop district Eagles in district road win road tilt to No. 17 Eagles (Pleasanton) - Navarro overcame a slow start to survive its District 30-4A road trip to Pleasanton 46-41 on Friday. The Panthers trailed 13-7 at the end of the first quarter, but used an 18-5 run in the second period to take a 25-18 cushion into halftime. Freshman guard Tatum Harborth led all scorers with 20 points. Laylin Sturm and Sara Benner added seven apiece, Micayla Hawes finished with five, and Berklee Andrews had

four. Navarro shot 75 percent from the free throw line, draining 15 of 20 attempts. The Panthers are 7-1 in district play, 20-10 overall, and a half-game back of 30-4A leader Gonzales, who moved to 7-0 in district with a 47-43 win over La Vernia on Friday.

(Pleasanton) - Navarro was unable to keep pace with the 17th ranked team in t h e TA B C ' s 4A state poll Friday night as the Pleasanton boys handed the Panthers an 85-52 district road loss.

Navarro hosts San Antonio-Brooks on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and looks to avenge its only district loss Friday with The Eagles jumped out to a 22-7 lead in a road game at Gonzales. the first quarter and took a 38-20 advan-

No. 3 Cougars pull away from Marion boys in second half (San Antonio) - Marion gave the TABC No. 3-ranked Cole Cougars all they could handle for a half in Friday's District 26-3A clash, but the Bulldogs eventually came up short 62-48 in San Antonio. Marion led 11-10 at the end of the first quarter and only trailed by two, 26-24, at halftime. Cole engineered a 20-9 run in the third period to open up a 46-33 cushion, and the Bulldogs were unable to rally in the fourth. Ryken Autry led Marion offensively with 17 points on 7-15 shooting overall and 3-10 from three-point range. Easton Allen hit five of his seven field goal attempts and

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Zach Goodwin added eight points, Samuel 55-38 loss to Cole in San Montoya and Kadeem Blyden four apiece, Antonio. and Jayden Williams two. The

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Cole's Jordyn Arnette scored a game-high 24 behind 18-7 by the end of the first period and points. Vincent Iwuchukwu added 23.

couldn't recover. Cole 24-12 at halftime, 39The loss drops Marion to 1-2 in dis- 29 after three quarters, trict play, 11-14 overall. The Bulldogs and used a 16-9 run in continue the 26-3A slate against the fourth period to build another state ranked team Tuesday the final 17-point margin. when No. 6 Randolph visits Marion at Molly Rooke scored 18

TUESDAY SCHEDULE Seguin boys basketball vs. Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Seguin girls basketball @ Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls (6:30) & boys (7:45) basketball vs. S.A.-Brooks Marion girls (6:30) & boys (7:30) basketball vs. Randolph Lifegate boys basketball vs. Town East, 6 p.m. Seguin boys soccer @ Boerne-Champion, 7 p.m. Seguin girls soccer vs. Boerne-Champion, 7 p.m.

Pleasanton used a 33-12 run in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Individual stats were not available at press time. The loss drops the Panthers to 4-2 in district play, 13-12 on the season. Navarro hosts San Antonio-Brooks on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Marion girls suffer road loss to Cole

made two threes in four tries to produce 15 (San Antonio) - Marion dropped to 1-3 in the District 26-3A girls points.

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The LULAC Community Garden located on 8th Tournament street has free spinach, broccoli, and mustard The Seguin Public Library will host a free greens available. Please bring a bag for the proMarioKart Tournament for youth ages 12-17 at duce. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Technology Room on the 2nd floor. Call 830-401-2422 or Jury Cancellation Notice visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional The County Court At Law #2 Jury scheduled for information. 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at the Guadalupe County Justice Center has been cancelled. Jurors do not need to report and the summons Viva Bien! Live Well with can be disregarded. For questions call 830-303- Diabetes 8861. The New Braunfels Food Bank and the Seguin

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit .

Public Library will offer a free Diabetes Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Lifestyle Education Class at 6 p.m. Tuesday, The Seguin Public Library will host its monthly Jan. 28. Registration is required by visiting Market Book Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. library.seguintexas.gov, or by calling 830-401- The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and 27. This month’s book discussion will be “The 2422. will return Thursday, Feb. 6. Red Address Book,” by Sofia Lundberg in conjunction with “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your TLU Guest Speaker Adult Craft Night Family from a Lifetime of Clutter,” by The Texas Lutheran University will welcome The Seguin Public Library will have an Adult Margareta Magnusson. For more information guest speaker, Eboo Patel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Craft Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. All call 830-401-2422 or visit Jan. 28 in Jackson Auditorium. materials will be provided. Due to limited space, library.seguintexas.gov. registration is required by visiting Alcoholics Anonymous library.seguintexas.gov, or by calling Square Dance Club The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics 830.401.2422. The Come and Take It Square Dance Club of Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, Gonzales will offer lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across Chamber Valentine Luncheon Monday, Jan. 27 at the Presbyterian Church of from St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will Gonzales, located at 414 St. Louis St. in have its Valentine Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Gonzales. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center. RSVP TLU VITA Tax Clinics The TLU Business Department will provide free meals are $15 or $20 at the door. Register by Toddler Time tax return preparation assistance to people who Friday, Jan. 31 by calling 830-379-6382. The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English Geronimo VFW Dance more information call 830-401-2422 or visit . speaking taxpayers who need assistance in There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez preparing their own tax returns. The clinics will and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Preschool Storytime begin from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 29 and Jan. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will also be offered from 9 a.m. to noon N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. for children three to six. For more information Saturdays through April 13 in the Beck Center, The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 call 830-401-2422 or visit Lower Level. There will be no clinics the week p.m. For reservations or more information call of spring break, March 14-21. 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. www.seguintexas.gov/landing_library.php.

Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the Randy Carson Band from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call at 830-303-6612.

GVEC Scholarship The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) is offering scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2020. For eligibility information and the online application, visit . All applications must be submitted online prior to midnight Saturday, Feb. 1.

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STEM Saturday in the Seguin ISD The Seguin ISD in partnership with Texas State University and NASA will offer Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Saturdays, for fourth through eighth grade students, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 7 at Barnes Middle School, located at 1539 Joe Carrillo Blvd, in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-8600.

Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale The Hillcrest Church will have its Annual Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be over 30 vendor booths and breakfast and lunch will also be available.

AARP Tax Aide Program The AARP Tax Aide Program will provide free electronic filing (E-File) of Federal Income Tax Returns for the elderly, low and medium income from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, April 11 at the Seguin Public Library (2nd floor) located at 313 W. Nolte St. Bring all related tax and identification documents in order to receive tax return filing assistance.

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Wild Game Chili Dinner

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Tamale & Chili Supper

The Trinity Oaks Guadalupe River Camp will have its Wild Game Chili Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Big Red Barn in Seguin. Entry fees are $10 with tea or water or $20 with tea, water, or adult beverages (beer/margarita). Sponsorships are available. For more information call 830-210-980-6424 or email kenneth@trinityoaks.org.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.

There will be Relay for Life Captain Meetings at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 18, March 18, and April 14 at Advanced Home Health, located at 1064 E. Ireland St. in Seguin. For more information visit .

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The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.

The Marion Education Foundation and the Marion Lions Club will have its 17th Annual Tamale & Chili Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Marion ISD Secondary Cafeteria. Donations are $7 per adult plate and $4 per child plate. There will be performances by the Kindergarten Choir, and Elementary Choir, and Middle School Choir. A live auction will be held after the performances. A silent auction will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Marion Education Foundation Student Scholarships, teacher grants, and student field trips.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Discover What’s Flying The Guadalupe Master Naturalists will offer “Discover What’s Flying,” as part of its “Discover Nature Series,” at 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The free program is for pre-k through 4th grade.

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The Guadalupe County Sherriff’s Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin. For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page.

TLU Guest Speaker The Texas Lutheran University will welcome guest speaker, Nadia Bolz-Weber at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Jackson Auditorium.

There will be a Relay for Life Bake Sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at El Ranchito. For more information visit .

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The Precious Life Services will offer free Intro to Crisis Intervention Workshops Saturday, Feb. 15 in New Braunfels and Saturday, Feb.22 in Seguin. Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information and to register visit or call 830-372-5980.

Special Kids with Special Needs Benefit Playland Productions & Events will present a dinner and a show, “Love at The Parthenon Lounge,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Aumont Rose Ballroom, located at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $60 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and at .

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There will be Medicare Counseling provided by a Certified Benefits Counselor from the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) from 4 to 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Marion Community Library. Registration is required by calling 830-491-5767 or emailing jscarlett@AACOG.com.

Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit

Marion Library Visiting Author The Marion Community Library will welcome visiting author, Wendy Barker, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Barker will be reading selections from her newest book “ Gloss,” and will be available for questions regarding her work. For more information call Please 830914-2371.

NARFE Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss “Estate Planning,” presented by Beverly Davidek, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. For more information call Alice Pullin at 760-3904482.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit .

SEF Fat Tuesday Fundraiser The Seguin Education Foundation will have a Fat Tuesday fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. There will be a Creole Bar with your choice of gumbo or jambalaya, silent auction, and Denim and Diamond raffle. Tickets are $45 and are available at KWED, located at 609 E. Court St., or by calling 830-556-8993.

Field of Honor 2020 There will be a Field of Honor 2020 fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. There will be a dance with entertainment provided by Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band and DJ Izzy D, dinner, and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 pre-sale, or $30 at the door.

Rotary Sadie Hawkins Dance The Sunrise Rotary will have a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, Feb. 29. For event details visit seguinsunriserotary.org.

Noche De Gala The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 35th Annual Noche De Gala Mariachi Singers Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

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Religion Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale The Hillcrest Church will have its Annual Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be over 30 vendor booths and breakfast and lunch will also be available. “Souper Bowl of Caring” The First Presbyterian Church Seguin will participating in the annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” after its morning worship service Sunday, February 2. Donations will collected for the Christian Cupboard and a free soup luncheon will be held in Karrick Fellowship Hall. St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Family Center of St. James Catholic Church. The program will be on floral arrangements with Denise Jeffers. Tickets and information will be available for a trip in April to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Refreshments will be served. All members are asked to bring peanut butter and jelly for our Food Pantry. 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 830-303-6478. 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. To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 3792238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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(Beijing) -- Health officials in China say the number of deaths from the outbreak of coronavirus has risen to at least 25. Over 830 people in China have been infected with the respiratory illness. China is quarantining several cities, including Wuhan [[ WOO-han ]] where the outbreak first started. New cases have also been reported in Vietnam and Singapore. China and Hong Kong canceled Lunar New Year celebrations because of the virus.

(Geneva) -- The World Health Organization is holding off on declaring the coronavirus a global health emergency. The illness has killed at least 25 people and sickened hundreds more, primarily in China, but with cases reported in Washington state, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. The agency's director says doctors need more information before A decision is reached. The WHO has people on the ground in China collecting data.

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Senators To Get Briefing On Coronavirus (Washington, DC) -- Senators are getting an opportunity to learn about the coronavirus outbreak. The Senate Health and Foreign Relations committees will host a briefing for the chamber on Friday. A statement says senators will have the chance to hear what top administration health officials know about the virus and how the U.S. is prepared to respond. The coronavirus has killed more than a dozen people in China and sickened hundreds more.

(Hackensack, NJ) -- Health officials in New Jersey are investigating a possible case of coronavirus. Sources indicate a 25-year-old woman was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center Thursday, and is being evaluated for possible infection with the virus. Hackensack Meridian Health spokeswoman Nancy Radwin says the hospital is working closely with the Department of Health to gather more information, and no definitive diagnosis has been made. A deadly strain of the coronavirus has killed more than two dozen people in China and sickened hundreds more.

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Vital Statistics Marciel Gold Soechting Marciel Gold Soechting, age 91 of Seguin, passed away on January 23, 2020. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Cross Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Marciel was born on May 24, 1928 in Seguin, Texas, to Edgar and Olga (Muehl) Gold. Marciel was part owner of Soechting Motors for the past 64 years, and worked there daily until retiring at the age of 89. She was a lifetime member of Cross Church, where she served as the kindergarten class teacher for many years. Marciel also led Girl Scout

Troop 9 as their leader from Brownies through their senior year in high school. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, LeeRoy Soechting; her parents, her brother, Marvin Gold and wife Louise, sister, Olivia Lockstedt and husband Lucky, her nephews, Harvey Schlichting, Nolan Schlichting, and Russell Gold, great-niece, Jeanine Schneider, sister-inlaw, Virginia Masonis and brother-in-law, Burton Fields. Survivors include her loving daughter, Sally Maierhofer and husband William; granddaughters who knew and loved her as “Momo”, Lisa Hollub and husband Clay, and Jan Wilke and husband Jay; great-grandchildren, Paige Wilke, Kyla Wilke, Jillian Hollub, and Chance Hollub; sister-in-law, Betty Fields; brother-in-law, Jerome Masonis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be her great-nephews, Jeff Schlichting, Rick Merz, Dustin Gold, Ryan Gold, Travis Nefford and Tracy Nefford. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the current and retired

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Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the charity of one’s 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, 830549-5912.

second husband, George A. Denning of Stockdale, TX who he called "Daddy". Rick served four years in the United States Air Force with a stint in Vietnam. Rick worked most of his life as a professional printer at American Printers in San Antonio, TX and Clear Vision in Houston, TX. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching the Houston Astros. He spent most of his spare time on the farm or at the "office" Luensmann's.

Frederick “Rick” Seward Jr.

Rick is preceded in death by his oldest son Bryan Cole Seward; Brother Robert L Seward; and his parents Tiny Denning, George A. Denning, and Fred Seward.

Fredrick Wayne Seward Jr. "Rick" of New Berlin, TX passed away on T h u r s d a y January 16, 2020 in his home on the family farm surrounded by family.

He is survived by his son, Trey Seward and his wife April; his daughter Kari L. Binley of California and husband Lance; and his youngest daughter Shawna Denning Buck, and her wife Regina.

He was born July 22, 1949 to Carrie N. Seward "Tiny" and Frederick Wayne Seward "Fred" in Castroville, TX . He was raised by his mothers

Rick was a proud Grandpa of three wonderful grandchildren; Cole, Casey and Baylee. Memorial services will be held at The Gerth Party Room 6655 I-10 Frontage Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, Sunday February 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

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