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Navarro ISD Superintendent looks forward to retirement, thanks students, staff, community for years of excellence By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Navarro ISD Superintendent Dee Carter is sharing more behind her decision to step down at the end of this school year. Carter earlier this week shared her letter of resignation to the members of the Navarro ISD Board of Trustees. Carter, who had been attending an education conference, returned this week to answer more questions about her decision to retire after 14 years with the school district. In that letter, Carter talked about the energetic leadership that would be required to move the district forward. She states, "it occurs to me that the district is entering a period of unprecedented growth which will require long hours, weeks, months and years" of leadership. "It's been on my mind probably for the last two years because as I noted in my letter, I'm not getting any younger and I've noticed that from time to time. The district again as I said in my letter is getting ready to enter a period of truly unprecedented growth. There are at least seven developments that are underway in the school district and our demographer tells us that we may grow by another 1,000 students in the next several years and this district needs to have someone who has a lot more youthful energy then I find myself having at this point in my life," said Carter. While her decision might have come as a shock for some, Carter doesn't believe the board was as surprised. See SUPERINTENDENT, page 2

Navarro ISD Superintendent Dee Carter's interest in the community has never been disputed especially with things such as participating in this special video which talked about the uncertainty of the future for the students of not only Navarro but also of the Seguin ISD. Carter and Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez joined forces last year urging the GuadalupeBlanco River Authority to reconsider its decision to lower all lakes in the Guadalupe Valley Lakes System. Carter's leadership and history with both school districts warranted her views to be heard by those currently in litigation.

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"I think they were surprised. I had not discussed it with them previously but I don't think they were shocked. They see me at regular intervals and they see that I'm not getting any younger as well so I don't think they were shocked. They were very kind and very gracious and I've had a wonderful relationship with them that I will treasure as I will treasure my relationship with all of the staff members and the parents that I've gotten to know and the kids here in the district. It's just been a great experience and I treasure it," said Carter. Over the years, Carter says the district has worked very hard to secure its current position when it comes to academics and financial health and reminds folks that the district they know today is far from what she inherited 14 years ago. "When I was invited to come and talk with the board about a short term engagement, it was so clear right from the beginning that there was confusion and some bitterness and sadness and worry -- mostly, worry. What would the future hold for the school district because both of the financial condition and the fact that relationships were pretty splintered at that time and it was difficult for the board to see a way forward and for the administration to see a way forward

and I know the teachers were very concerned and parents were very concerned. So, it was a time of tensions and anxiety and the only real credit I could give myself is that I just kind of said to everyone through some town hall meetings and at board meetings, 'do you want your school district? And, as people thought about that, the answer came back uniformly, 'Yes, we want our schools. We want to maintain our school district. We need to find a way forward.' And so, we did together," said Carter. Nonetheless, Carter says it's been a wonderful journey -- a journey in which everyone deserves credit. "Everybody pitched in and made it work with agreeing to tax themselves at a higher rate through a TRE election. We had to let some people go at the time in order to provide a balanced budget. We had to take a contingent group up to the Texas Education Agency to confer with the finance people up there and get their blessing on a plan to pull the school district out of debt and get it back into the black and in good operating shape and we did all of that. But it is because the people in the Geronimo community said 'yes, we want our schools and we know we know we need to move forward and make it happen’ and they have and so that has given the faculty the support and the confidence to do a really nice job with the kids out here," said Carter.

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As for the change in leadership that lies ahead, Carter says she's convinced that the district only stands to benefit from her decision to step aside and allow someone else to take over the reigns. "I think that once somebody has been in the same spot for 14 years, people kind of get accustomed to that and comfortable with it but I think that this change will be very very positive. It will allow new eyes, new ears, new perspectives and I think that that will be nothing but positive as the district plans for the growth ahead," said Carter. Many folks today, are often surprised to learn of Carter's history and her connection with the Seguin ISD where she served as both an assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools. Carter resigned from that position in 2005. Shortly after, Carter took a position as superintendent of schools with the Carrizo Springs Consolidated School District. She then made her way back to this area to fill the vacancy in the Navarro ISD in 2006. Carter says over those years, this community has been the foundation of her professional career and is honored to have served the thousands of students. "I just want to simply say that it has been my privilege to be a part of this whole community. By that, I don't mean just Geronimo

(but also) Seguin. You know, I spent 15 years in the Seguin ISD school district and I'm still very attached to it and to its success, to the community as a whole and I have been privileged to know so many wonderful people, community leaders, of course but also you meet so many lovely parents who care about their kids success so much and it has been a grand 30 years both professionally and personally for me in the Seguin and Geronimo communities," said Carter As for the what lies ahead, Carter says she definitely hopes to slow down and is looking forward to spending time with family. "First of all, I have a very precious 5-yearold granddaughter and I'll enjoy more time with her. I have a very dear husband who has been my support and my rock all of these years and I will enjoy having more time with him and maybe doing some traveling. I will probably also do a few things on a part time basis and we will just see how that might unfold. But, I am done with fulltime work after May and looking forward to a new chapter in my life," said Carter. With the announcement of Carter's resignation, the school board now has the task of finding her replacement. District officials say they hope to begin those plans as soon as possible.

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A Mariachi Matador Serenade

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In the Seguin ISD, this is how students say Happy School Board Recognition Month. Mariachi Matadors perform during a recent school board meeting.

Foot chase results in arrest of local man ment agencies continue to work together to rid the streets of drugs. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit along with the assistance of the Cibolo Police Department and the Seguin Police Department Special Crimes Unit and Patrol Unit recently apprehended and arrested a wanted subject.

Jesse Barhight By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- A trio of law enforce-

They say Jesse Barhight, 44, was apprehended and arrested after a brief foot chase in the 100 block of Railroad Street in Seguin. Barhight was reportedly wanted out of the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office for the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.

Officials say Barhight was observed leaving his residence when narcotic investigators attempted to apprehend him. Upon law enforcement contact, Barhight fled on foot. During the pursuit with deputies, Barhight allegedly dropped a bag containing 29.13 grams of suspected methamphetamine. He was then arrested a short distance away from where the foot chase began.

Barhight was booked into the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center. The case has now been forwarded to Guadalupe County Attorney's Office for prosecution.

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(Georgetown) - Both Texas Lutheran basketball teams can sweep their head-to-head Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference matchups against Southwestern University with Friday road wins over the Pirates at the Robertson Center in Georgetown. The TLU men defeated Southwestern 77-69 in Seguin on Jan. 3. After snapping a two-game skid with Saturday's 71-64 win at Schreiner, the Bulldogs own the SCAC's top spot in the race for conference tournament with an 8-3 conference record and an overall mark of 11-7 in Mike Wacker's fourth season as head coach. With a 5-6 SCAC record and a 9-9 season mark under first-year head coach Connor Kuykendoll, Southwestern is sixth the confererence tournament seed race and one of several teams jockeying for position in the standings. In addition to TLU, Austin College (64), Centenary (6-5), Dallas (5-5), and Trinity (5-5) sit ahead of the Pirates, while Schreiner nips at their heels with a 4-6 league record. Southwestern ended a two-game slide Saturday by edging Trinity 73-71. See TLU, page 5

TLU freshman and former Seguin standout Trystin Silas (33), shown here shooting over Southwestern's Trenton Garrett (12) four weeks ago, has scored 13 points in three straight games for the Bulldogs

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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Rodriguez led the Bulldogs with 18 points and six rebounds in the Jan. 3 win over Southwestern. Senior guard Dominique Campos scored 20 points in the Saturday loss to Schreiner, her fifth straight game in double figures.

TLU statistical leaders entering Friday include junior guard Sebastian Andrade (18.2 ppg - 4th SCAC, .752 FT - 7th), junior post Caleb Lister (14.9 ppg - 9th, 8.5 reb. 5th, .470 FG - 8th), and senior guard Jorden Kite (12.5 ppg, .398 3FG - 6th, .889 FT - 1st). Lister also leads the conference in offensive rebounding with 3.5 per game. Kite led the Bulldogs with 21 points and hit five of his eight threes in the Jan.3 win over Southwestern.

The TLU women fell to fifth in the race for conference tournament seeding with their third consecutive loss Saturday, 77-69 to Schreiner. The defending SCAC champion Bulldogs are 5-6 in the SCAC and just 7-11 overall under eighth-year head coach Mel Dixon. T LU built a 14-point lead and held on down the stretch to beat Southwestern 60-57 four

Junior forward Noel Pratts has been Woolfolk's most productive teammate (12.2 ppg - 10th SCAC), and sophomore guard Lauren Fulenwider is the No. 5 three-point shooter in the league (.371). The Bulldogs limited Woolfolk to 14 points on 4-11 shooting four weeks ago, but Fulenwider drained six of her 14 threes to lead all scorers with 19 points. Both of Friday's TLU - Southwestern games will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. The men play at 5:30 p.m., and the women follow at 7:30. Broadcast coverage starts at 5:20.

Senior forward B r a n d o n Alexander (14.6 ppg - 10th SCAC, 6.9 reb. - 9th, .827 FT 3rd) and guard Kyle Howard (11.3 ppg, 1.8 steals - 4th) have been the Pirates' most consistent performers this season. Howard paced the Pirates with 21 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in the first meeting with TLU. The Bulldogs defended Alexender well in that contest, limiting him to 12 points on 2-9 shooting and 8-11 at the free throw line. Southwestern is one of the best rebounding teams in the SCAC, ranking first in defensive rebounding percentage (.759) and second in rebounding margin at plus-3.4.

Southwestern is led by First Team All-SCAC center Cecily Woolfolk. The 6'0" senior ranks No. 6 in the conference in scoring (15.9) and second in both rebounding (8.4) and blocks (1.3).

in Seguin. Southwestern is tied with Johnson & WalesDenver for the sixth and final spot in the tournament seeding race with a 3-8 SCAC record and 5-13 season mark in Gretta Grothe's third season as head coach. The Pirates dropped their second straight game Saturday, 70-38 to first-place Trinity, but showed that they have to be taken seriously on Jan. 17 with a 76-73 upset of then nationally ranked Austin College. TLU's most productive players have been sophomore forward Morgan Rodriguez (10.5 ppg, 5.8 reb.), junior post Abby Hroch (8.1 ppg, 6.0 reb.), and senior guard Cami Davis (9.4 ppg). Junior point guard Tara Molina ranks second in the SCAC in assists

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Vital Statistics Frederick “Rick” Seward Jr.

Fredrick Wayne Seward Jr. "Rick" of New Berlin, TX passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 in his home on the family farm surrounded

the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. Herlinda was born in Sugarland, Texas on March 29, 1921 to Concepcion and Maria (De La Cruz) Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lorenzo Camarillo Sr., her parents, as well as four brothers and two sisters.

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.

Survivors include her children, Lorenzo Camarillo Jr., Jesse Camarillo, Henry Camarillo and wife Margie, Frank Camarillo and wife Grace, Jimmy Camarillo, Bobby Camarillo and wife Adela, Dennis Camarillo, Leticia Camarillo and partner Steve Flores, and Lucy Camarillo-May and husband Carl; brother, Raul “Rudy” Gutierrez; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; numerous other nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Damien Camarillo, Ryan Camarillo, Phillip Varela, Keith May, Lance Camarillo, and Roy Garcia and honorary pallbearer, Iysen Varela.

He spent most of his spare time on the farm or at the "office" Luensmann's.

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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.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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.

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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

On Friday, January 31 visitation will be held at 9:30 am prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

by family. 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 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.

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Herlinda G. Camarillo Herlinda G. Camarillo, age 98 of Seguin, passed away on January 26, 2020. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by

Irene Schrank Koepsel age 90 of Seguin, passed away January 25, 2020.

Convalescent and the Eden Home. She was known as the “Cookie Lady” at Cross Church. She so enjoyed being a part of the Butterfly Quilters. Irene loved needle work and quilting. In her later years Irene loved to travel in the Midwest. She especially loved traveling along and on the Mississippi river. Irene is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Robert Lee Koepsel, son Robert Lee Koepsel Jr, infant daughter, two infant grandsons, her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her loving daughter, Janet Person and husband Dennis, grandson Carl Person, granddaughter Kristine Homb and husband Craig. She will be missed by her loving nieces, Mary Ann Barta, Ethlene Barta and husband Henry, Nancy Russell, Judy Jarzombek and Shirley Bohanan and husband Eugene. Also her loving, long time care giver Letty Ramos.

Survivors include his children, Melissa Parra (Robert), Robert Soto, and Sabrina Hernandez (David); siblings, Mary Lou Soto Reyes (Sisto), San Juan Soto, Sr. (Terry Macaleb), Ernestina Medina (Joe), Mario Soto (Rosa), Salvador Soto, and Benancio Enrique Soto, Sr.; grandchildren, Brandon Saenz, Jeremiah Soto, and Daisy Hernandez; great-granddaughter, Josie Grace Bazan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewll.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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

Judy Kay Thompson died Saturday, January 25th at the age of 62.

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Visitation will be Friday, January 31st from 6 to 8 pm at Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel with Graveside Services Saturday, February 1st at 1 PM at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Celestino Soto, Jr. Celestino Soto, Jr., age 67 of Kingsbury, passed away on January 24, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service being conducted at 6 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating.

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Irene was born on June 4, 1929 in a farm house in Southwestern Guadalupe County. She was the seventh child of Henry and Meta (Frederick) Schrank. Irene lived her entire like in Guadalupe County. She was many things to many people. She was a room mother, a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Sunday and Vacation Bible school teacher, volunteer at the American Legion, volunteer for the American cancer Society,” Right to Life”. Irene worked for many years as a nurse aid at the Seguin

Celestino was born on December 14, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Celestino, Sr. and Maria (Ramon) Soto. He will be remembered as a longtime employee of Alamo Group in Seguin. Celestino enjoyed mud drag racing and show and shine car shows. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ernest Saenz, Jr.

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Timothy “Tim” King Hartzog, Sr.

Timothy “Tim” King Hartzog, Sr., 72, of Seguin, TX left this earth on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Tim was born on March 13, 1947 to Arthur Purvis “Mike” and Mary Ruth Hartzog in Rio Hondo, TX, the fifth of six children. He spent his early childhood years in Rio Hondo until going to attend and graduate high school at the San Marcos Baptist Academy. After beginning school at Southwest Texas University, he decided to join the Army National Guard. He went to training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and then served at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX from 1968 until 1974. As part of his time in the Guard, Tim served as a rigger, stuffing parachutes for himself and fellow guardsman. After his training brought him back to Texas, Tim began working for his brother Wayne, in the family grocery store in Lockhart, TX, for what would be a 30 year career in the grocery business. Shortly thereafter, Tim met and fell for Lois Marie Groeschel, who he married on June 21, 1970, going on to have two sons, Timothy King, Jr. and Terry Keith. After a few years in Lockhart, the family would move to Luling, TX in 1972 where Tim would run another family grocery store and raise his family. In 1991, the family moved to Brownsville, TX to be

closer to the family’s expanded grocery business, where Tim continued working with brothers Wayne and Jerry until the family business was sold in 1999. After 18 total years in Brownsville, Tim and Lois moved to Seguin in 2009. When he wasn’t working, Tim enjoyed being outdoors, whether doing yard work, fixing anything and everything – whether his, friends or neighbors’ stuff - fishing, as well as an unending passion for golf, which consumed almost every afternoon throughout his retirement. If not for a lifetime of obviously defective putters, Tim would have approached being a scratch golfer. Beyond his outdoor endeavors, Tim loved his wife Lois of 49 years like no other. He could and would do anything to make sure she was cared for and truly was the most precious gift of his life. For many years, they took an annual trip together with Tim’s mother, brothers and spouses, taking them to destinations around the world, having 30+ years of pictures and memories of great times together.Tim was predeceased by his parents, his brother Wayne, sister Dorothy Gwen, and daughter-in-law Sandy Hartzog. He is survived by his wife Lois, son Navy Chief Timothy King Hartzog, Jr. (retired) of Aiea, Hawaii, son Terry Hartzog and his wife Ashley of Keller, TX, and by his four grandchildren Tyler Keith, Daniel Patrick, Abigail Elise and Mason Andrew Hartzog, of Keller, TX, his sister Barbara Hartzog of Austin, TX, sister Linda Sandell and her husband Larry, of Austin, TX, brother Jerry Hartzog and his wife Jan of Rio Hondo, TX, mother-in-law Edna Groeschel of Austin, TX, sister-in-law Sandy Schuch and her husband Don of Austin, TX, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.The family would like to extend special thanks to the Seguin Police Department and Seguin EMS for their service and compassion for Tim and our family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Tim’s honor can be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd, Seguin, Texas, 78155. There will be a memorial service held at 1:00, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin, TX, with Jerry Hartzog officiating. 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.

Betty L. Vetter Betty L. Vetter, of Seguin, passed

away on January 26, 2020. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church with The Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek and The Rev. Gregory J. Nevlud officiating. Private Interment will be held at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. Betty was born in San Antonio, Texas to William H. and Alma Emma Marie (Warncke) Boelter. Betty was a joyful person full of love and laughter and a magnet for friends. She was also very generous with her time. For years she was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary and served two years as president. At church, she was active with the Bereavement Committee, the Hospitality Committee, the church festival, Catholic Daughters and St. Ann's Circle. She was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Laureate Chapter in Seguin. Betty enjoyed being with friends and belonged to a number of "Lunch Bunches". Betty met the love of her life Clarence Vetter at a dance and their lifetime adventure began. Their love for travel took them to many places including Europe, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, many Caribbean Islands and places all over the states. Clarence would tell Betty on these trips that if they ever got separated, she should just laugh and he would find her.Betty was a graduate of Seguin High School and received a

Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from Southwest Texas State University. She became the first elementary school counselor in the Seguin Independent School District and retired from teaching after a 30 year career. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed her family and loved bantering with her boys. Her infectious laughter was a one-of-kind that delighted everyone and she will truly be missed. Betty is preceded in death by her parents and brother-inlaw, Don Becker. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Clarence L. Vetter; sons, Jeffrey Vetter and wife Carla, Gregory Vetter and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, Price Vetter and wife Amy, Taylor Weidman and husband Julio Jauregui; great-granddaughter, Lola Grace Jauregui; sister, Emma Jean Becker; sisters-in-law, Clarice Wages and husband Gene, and Jeanette McMahon and husband David; several nieces, nephews, numerous other loving family members and many friends. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to Memorials Processing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Nancy Ann Pace Burris

Nancy Ann Pace Burris left this life on January 24, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Seguin with the Rev. Melissa Lind officiating. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall.

Ennichement of her cremated remains will follow in the Knolle Chapel Columbarium at First United Methodist Church, Seguin at a later date. She leaves behind her son, Joseph William Burris of Dallas, Texas and her daughter, A. Allise Burris of Kurten, Texas; niece, Karan Jan Cissne Duncan and husband Brad; three grandboys, Brendan, Trevor and Connor Duncan. Her memory will also be held by the hundreds of students she taught in south Texas as well as the many students in her church-related classes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willa John “Jack” and Elise Green Pace; her brother, John Thomas Pace; sister, Susan Jan Pace Cissne. Dr. Burris was the former Jo Murphy Chair in Education at Texas Lutheran University. Her degrees were from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She had also served on the faculties of Texas Woman’s University, Incarnate Word College, University of Houston-Victoria and Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. She was recognized as an outstanding teacher by the University of Houston-Victoria, Texas Lutheran University and The Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. A life-long member of the Methodist Church, she had served in many positions in the local churches where she was a member as well as national trainer for leaders in the Disciple Bible study program. She was past president of the both the Seguin and Smithville Friends of the Library organizations. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts of any size be made to the scholarship fund for The Academy for Spiritual Formation at The Upper Room, at P.O. Box 340004, Nashville, TN 372030004 or donated online at , or memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W. Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; or Friends of the Library, 313 W. Nolte St., Seguin, Texas 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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Dr. Kenneth Edward Tiemann

Dr. Kenneth Edward Tiemann (age 90) passed peacefully from this earth on January 22, 2020 at Brookdale Spicewood Springs Care facility in Austin after battling congestive heart and kidney failure. Kenneth was born on a farm outside of Seguin, Texas, the second of 3 children, to William Edward Tiemann and Helen Marie Willmann Tiemann. He was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel's Lutheran Church in Seguin. He attended school at the historic "Tiemann School," one of the "original" turn of the century 1 room wooden framed school houses built in 1903 on land donated by his grandfather Theodore Tiemann. The school is listed and plaqued in the Texas Historical Register. Kenneth played high school football for the Seguin Matadors and upon graduation attended Texas Lutheran University (then College) in Seguin where he continued his football career for the TLC Bulldogs. This is where he met the love of his life, Charlene Ann Nelle, at the Varsity Inn (not a hotel, but a hang out for TLC college students). Charlene and Kenneth had much in common. Both blue-eyed blond, good-looking of German-Lutheran descent and raised on small farms, they had a shared goal of succeeding in life and never returning to the farm. Kenneth, when asked about Charlene, said “I would have never had the courage to ask her out. She asked me out to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. And it was her idea that we

WWW.SEGUINTODAY.COM marry,” which occurred September 3, 1950. Once Kenneth finished the 2 year college, he transferred to the University of Texas at Austin to study Pharmacy. Life was a struggle. There were stories about staying in a 1 room unheated sleeping porch, splitting 25 cent chopped beef sandwiches at the Student Union and only possessing 1 pair of trousers. Charlene worked at a bank while Kenneth finished his degree (1952) and then Kenneth worked at the Student Health Center (19551961) while Charlene finished her degree. He also earned his Master's Degree in Hospital Pharmacy (1959) during this time, and served in the Naval Reserves for 8 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge in March 1950. Daughter Terri Lynn came in 1957 while during the same year purchasing their first home on West 49th ½ in Austin. 1960 proved to be an important year in their young lives. Scraping together money from parents and relatives, they purchased Hyde Park Pharmacy on Guadalupe Street from Bohls & Kuhn. Again another big year due to the arrival of their second daughter, Lisa Kathryn. Also, due to the "Veteran's Land Scandal" Kenneth & Charlene were able to purchase at auction 1,000 +/- acres of Guadalupe County land and justly named "The Big T Ranch." The same year Dr. Tiemann began his almost 60 year career in the profession of pharmacy. While owning and operating a community pharmacy, he also directed pharmacy services at Brown Schools for Exceptional Children as well as the Westminster Hospital in west Austin. He served as pharmacy consultant to more than 30 nursing homes and extended care facilities. Dr. Tiemann played a crucial role in developing early regulations of consultant pharmacy practice. He became a recognized authority on the provision of pharmaceutical service in nursing homes. He served his profession in scores of leadership roles, including presidencies of the Capital Area and Texas Pharmaceutical Associations, TPA Pharmacist of the Year, the APhA Board of Trustees, 2 committees of the National Association of Retail Druggists and president of the American Pharmaceutical Association.

In 1974 Kenneth rejoined the faculty of UT Pharmacy School as an adjunct professor and instructed students for many years in consulting and other clinical aspects of pharmacy practice. He was an early member of the Advisory Council of the Pharmaceutical Foundation, precursor to the current Pharmacy Advisory Council serving from 1963-1969. He is featured in the book “Pharmacy's Foundation in Texas: A History of the College of Pharmacy 1893-1976" listing his contributions to the College. During all of his highly visible positions his steadfast message was “to preserve, protect and defend the profession of pharmacy". He was said to be “passionate in the love of the profession of pharmacy”. In 1974 he was awarded he Daniel B. Smith Award- the highest honor the Academy of General Practice of Pharmacy that can be bestowed on a community practitioner. Said by AGP President Donald O. Fedder“Mr. Tiemann has established himself as a leader in the profession since his student days. His contribution to pharmacy practice and education, and his continuous service to organized pharmacy at the local, state and national levels leave no doubt that he is totally dedicated to the enrichment of the profession". Dr. Tiemann continued his pharmacy practice and education earning his PhD in Healthcare Administration, lecturing students, etc. eventually selling Hyde Park Pharmacy to American Pharmaceutical Services. He continued to work as a nursing home consultant for APS until age 82. The culmination of his professional career occurred in 2012 when Kenneth was honored and received the Legend of Pharmacy Award from UT College of Pharmacy. This award is given to persons whose contributions to the profession of pharmacy are "Above & beyond and considered legendary”. What a send off! Kenneth never really retired. When he wasn't working – he was still working. He found time to be very active at his church- St. Martins Lutheran Church in Austin serving on numerous committees and eventually President of the Church Council. He was a distinguished alumnus at TLU, establishing a scholarship fund for theology stu-

dents. Kenneth was also an active alumnus and supporter of Longhorn sports, especially football - Hook 'em Horns! He was an avid supporter of his girls, Terri and Lisa, through their school years and Camp Mystic years. He loved hunting trips, especially the annual trip to the Glass Mountains to hunt mule deer with his west Texas friends. He was honored to be a member of the “Straight 8” a group of 8 old friends in Seguin who would meet monthly to "Pontificate and prevaricate.” By far, however, the majority of his life non-working/working time was spent with his wife of 68 years Charlene at the ranch. Having developed half of this land in Guadalupe County themselves (which was no small task) they enjoyed the other half immensely. They raised cows (Piedmontese, Brahma, Black Angus, as well as Appaloosa Horses), they built Aframe cabins, rode horses, sold cows, hunted deer and dove, joined Adopt-A-Highway and “Jeeped around” on His & Her tractors. Kenneth always told his girls they would find black gold (oil) under that ranch. What they did find was the dome of the Carrizo aquifer which is blessed with lots, and lots of sweet water. Instead of oil wells, Kenneth & Charlene developed this desolate, sandy land into very productive & commercially viable water wells. For those of you who knew him, he could not converse very long without mentioning his family. Daughter Terri followed in his footsteps graduating from UT Pharmacy School with High Honors. She went on to study medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Terri has a private Rheumatology practice in New Braunfels, Texas. Like her father, Lisa is also a UT graduate – BSN, RN who worked in Houston 24 years as a Legal Nurse Consultant. Twelve years ago Lisa moved to Austin to care for Charlene & Kenneth as their health began to fail. During this period Lisa has been employed at St. David's - North Austin Medical Center. Terri's son and #1 grandson William James “BJ” Steele III is

13 Chief Neurosurgery Resident at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Charlene and Kenneth were their happiest cheering for their grandson at all of his many sporting events (baseball, basketball, track and most of all football) He and his wife Melissa Letsos Steele – BSN, RN added 3 great-grandchildren to the family- William James (Wills) Steele IV (4), Park Edward Steele (2) and Millicent (Millie) Letsos Steele (6 mo). Kenneth lost his dear wife Charlene on December 11, 2018. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dr. William Herald Tiemann and his nephew Andrew Tiemann. He is survived by his sister Helen Marie Kolb of Seguin, Texas, Daughter Dr. Terri Tiemann Meeks and her husband Charles Shannon Meeks of New Braunfels, Texas, daughter Lisa Kathryn Tiemann of Austin, Texas, grandson Dr. William James Steele III and wife Melissa Letsos Steele of Houston, Texas, their children William James Steele IV, Park Edward Steele and Millicent Letsos Steele. Also survived by nieces and nephews Drew and Margie Traeger, Kevin and Elizabeth Kolb, Steve and Malia Tiemann, Karen and Bill Blackwell, many loving cousins and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to Connie, Cynthia, Olivia, Kimberly, and Cordelia for their loving care, compassion, and friendship as his personal care providers. A visitation will be held at CookWalden Funeral Home on February 1, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m. – 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin Texas, 78752. A funeral service will additionally be held at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church on February 2, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m., with reception to follow – 606 West 15th Street, Austin Texas, 78701. Interment to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church – 500 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville Texas, 78660. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Kenneth and Charlene Tiemann Endowed Scholarship Fund at Texas Lutheran University, 500 W. Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155 or UT College of Pharmacy at Austin, Office of Development 2409 University Ave Austin, Texas 78712.

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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 be 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. Blood Drive The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center. Lenten Concert The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and St. James Catholic Church will have a Lenten Concert, “Dwelling in the Wilderness,” featuring David Kaufmann, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at St. James Catholic Church. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. with pre-concert music provided by Tom Engler and Chris Teague. 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) 379-2238, 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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LULAC Community Garden The LULAC Community Garden located on 8th street has free spinach, broccoli, and mustard greens available. Please bring a bag for the produce. Chamber Valentine Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Valentine Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center. RSVP meals are $15 or $20 at the door. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 by calling 830-379-6382. Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit . Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit . Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. 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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TLU VITA Tax Clinics The TLU Business Department will provide free tax return preparation assistance to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The clinics will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and will also be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April 13 in the Beck Center, Lower Level. There will be no clinics the week of spring break, March 14-21. 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. Wild Game Chili Dinner 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 830210-980-6424 or email kenneth@trinityoaks.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Tom Teboe & the River City Ramblers from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $9. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830305-8829. Alcoholics Anonymous The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Gathering’s Country Music Show/Dance The Gathering’s Country Music Show/Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo. Entertainment will be provided by Zac Clifton, Tom and Briana Teboe, and a house band. Adult admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. Chamber Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Chamber Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court Street in Seguin. The program will be “Disruptive Business Growth.” For more information and to purchase tickets call 830-379-6382. Kiwanis Club Meeting 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 .

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and will return Thursday, Feb. 6. First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Big Red Barn. Choose between a hand cut 10 ounce ribeye or a generous portion of hand battered fish complete with all the trimmings for $15. A child’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. This month’s beneficiary is Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by the Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp Show. Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison and the Posse from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. 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 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. Blood Drive The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center. Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment provided by the Barefoot Becky Orchestra. For more information call 210-566-5864 or 210-8003625.

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Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and will return Thursday, Feb. 6. First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Big Red Barn. Choose between a hand cut 10 ounce ribeye or a generous portion of hand battered fish complete with all the trimmings for $15. A child’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. This month’s beneficiary is Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by the Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp Show. Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison and the Posse from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829. 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 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. Blood Drive The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center. Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment provided by the Barefoot Becky Orchestra. For more information call 210-566-5864 or 210-8003625.

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