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Seguin ISD selects a superintendent search firm

As soon as the district received word that Dr. Gutierrez would be leaving, the school board began the process of filling his shoes. Board President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez says the board has chosen a very familiar search firm -- a firm she believes will help guarantee the right person for the job. "The school board decided to go with the executive search firm that comes out of TASB which is called Executive Search Services out of TASB which is the Texas Association of School Boards and that is the firm that we went with last time that we were searching for a superintendent and we found that they had really great community engagement. They held open meetings here in the district office for people to come in to express their thoughts. We also had an online forum for them to go in and express their thoughts if they could-

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(Seguin) -- Let the search begin. The Seguin ISD Board of Trustees �Thursday night� unanimously approved the selection of a superintendent search firm. The action comes just under a week that Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez announced his resignation from the Seguin ISD. Dr. Gutierrez has accepted a job offer in Madison, Wisconsin.

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n't come to the meeting and we found them very easy to work with and we are headed in that direction. We are going to start up as soon as possible. We hope to meet with them (this) week so we can set a timeline and the notice will go out that the job is open through their search firm and hopefully, we will see a list of candidates -- I hoping by the end of the month, February," said Jimenez. Throughout this search process, Jimenez says it's important that the district remain focused on the groundwork that has been put into place thanks to Dr. Gutierrez's leadership. She says this foundation also opens the opportunity for individuals in house to also seek the position. "As a board, we are 100 percent committed to the path that we have drawn up these last couple of years and through our Ex-G (Exceptional Governance) training and so it is important to us that we follow that path and there's been a lot of discussion in the community about we don't want somebody new to come in and force new programs and ideas and new staff. I believe that the administrators at the campuses and the teachers are of the same mind. They want us to continue to move forward so that we can see the true results and the people within the district that are already working here are very familiar with that path

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and we feel as though if they are interested in taking on the leadership role to lead us through, then we are certainly willing to take a good look at them," said Jimenez. Even though the district hasn't officially posted the job, Jimenez says there is reportedly already plenty of interest. "I personally haven't had any people approach me about the job but it was announced formally on Friday (Jan. 24) and I know that some of our leadership team was at the TASA Conference which is the Texas Association of School Administrators up in Austin this week and they were all approached numerous times by different people across the state that already know that the job is open. So there's already a lot of talk out there," said Jimenez. Jimenez says Executive Search Services which operates under TASB was one of four firms that responded to the Seguin ISD's request for electronic submissions. She says the district didn't even have to go with a search firm and could have elected to do the search in house. However, the district did receive proposals from all four firms -- again resulting with TASB as being the district's top decision. The cost to the district is $8,500.

Seguin showed that it was ready for an HGTV Home Town Takeover. Dozens of residents came out Saturday afternoon to be part of a video submission for the national contest. If selected, the show will come in and provide Seguin with a facelift for some of its buildings in downtown Seguin.

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Texas Main Street Program turns 40, celebrates with Seguin as one of its original cities Special By Kyle Kramm, Main Street and CVB director (Seguin) -- Vacant downtowns became an all too common story throughout America as the culture in America went from a pedestrian lifestyle to a vehicular lifestyle throughout the 1950's to 1970's. As strip centers and malls went up, down came historic buildings and their small mom-and-pop entrepreneurs. For many communities fighting increasing vacancies in their downtowns, the solution was to demolish their downtowns or attempt to convert downtown to a mall like atmosphere. Thankfully, preservationists and neighborhood advocates came to the rescue and began the work to turn the tide to prevent cities from losing their historic character and unique sense of place. From their fight to save communities birthed the National Main Street Center under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The program started with three pilot cities in 1979 and then was rolled out to six states in 1980. Those six states each selected five cities to join the program in 1981. And Seguin was honored to have been one of those first 30 cities selected to join the program. Out of more than 200 cities that applied nationwide, the Texas Historical Commission and the National Trust saw the

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years and then would leave and continue their downtown program on their own, so Seguin would leave the program in 1985. That has now changed, and cities are encouraged to join the program and stay in to take advantage of the resources provided by the Texas Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center. So, Seguin would rejoin the program in 1997 and it has remained active ever since.

A resource came to Seguin in July 1981 to create a road map to start Seguin on the path of downtown revitalization. The report recognized Seguin's strengths with historic character, strong recreational tourism draw, location and diverse workforce. The roadmap included a variety of ideas to address the needs and opportunities of downtown Seguin, many of which were accomplished like instituting city-wide zoning, expanding the historic As the National Main Street Center and the Texas Main Street marker programs and increasing the use of Central Park for Program both turn 40 this year, Seguin Main Street is getting a events. little recognition for being one of the original 30 cities and the staff of the Seguin Main Street Program felt it important to One of the most important items in the resource report still rings share a little history of the program with locals and ensure they true today. "The degree of success in bringing new life, sparkle know how special and important downtown Seguin is. and activity back to downtown depends most on the energy and leadership invested in the program by the people of Seguin. The The work of a Main Street Program never ends, there is no merchants, the city, the bankers - all have an obvious interest in overnight success story. It is a long line of small incremendowntown," the report said, "But so does everyone else in town, tal changes that will bring around positive change that from senior citizens to school children, from church groups to result in a healthy business mix that creates a welcoming fraternal lodges. It's time for everyone in Seguin to come back environment for everyone. Seguin Main Street appreciates together again on Main Street. After all, without Main Street, the community's support that creates a welcoming environwhere do you hold the parade?" ment for everyone. Seguin Main Street appreciates the community's support and will rely on that continued commitAt the time, cities joined the Main Street program for three ment in the years to come.

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Cookie season upon us; Girl Scouts out in full force has been added to your list of favorites. "We have eight varieties of cookies and one of them is new this year. So, they retired the Savannah Smiles and we have replaced those with a cookie called Lemon-Ups. So it's another lemon cookie with kind of a lemon glaze on it with an inspiring message on it and so they are very tasty. I got to try a sample. All your other favorites are coming back the S'mores, the gluten free Toffee-Tastic, Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos and Trefoils. So those are all available. They are still $4. Sometimes, there is a little bit of confusion because other places sell them for other prices but our cookies are still $4 per box and there's a new box design this year -- new pictures on the covers so you will be able to see some of the things that Girl Scouts do and I always love that aspect of the Girl Scouts cookie box," said Crettenden.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- It is officially cookie season in Seguin. Boxes upon boxes of Girl Scout cookies were unloaded over the weekend and hand delivered to friends and family who secured their cookies through pre-order. However, thousands of boxes are still available. All you have to do is be on the lookout for a Girl Scout. Denise Crettenden, who serves as the community chair and lead volunteer for Girl Scouts in parts of Guadalupe and Gonzales counties, says cookie season is always an exciting time for troops. She says this year, one new cookie

Crettenden says you don't need to know a Girl Scout to enjoy a box of cookies. She says thanks to technology and regular booths outside local stores, cookies will be made available all month long. "There is a cookie locator app that you can use if you want to find cookies at that moment. We will be having cookie booths beginning on Feb. 7 and going through March 1 and some of the main cookie booths here in town are at HEB and Walmart and Pet Supply Plus. There will also be some other booths around town at different locations. Those will be on the app if you want to look for them," said Crettenden. Not only does the customer get to sink their teeth into a great product, but the Girl Scout also benefits from each sale. Crettenden says the cookie sale is more than just about raising money.

on this trip to the zoo. How much does that cost per person? How many boxes of cookies is that?' They learn marketing. They are making posters. They are learning about the cookies. Product knowledge is very important. That's all part of the marketing of it. They are learning about business skills so part of that is cash handling, how to make change, how much is 3 or 4 boxes -- someone is giving you a $20 bill, how much is the change. They are learning all of these great skills," said Crettenden. Ethics also plays a big role in the long standing cookie tradition. Crettenden says there's always a lesson to be learned. "They are also learning ethics. We have rules that we follow about when the cookie sale starts, where and when you sell, things like that and they are learning about considering those kind of ethical questions following the rules of the sale. They learn so much from the cookie sale and by the time we sell cookies in February, we've had the girls usually since August or September and I've seen so many girls come out of their shells during the cookie sale. When they are standing at those booths and they've got to say 'thank you' and 'please' and all the different things and just talking to people that they don't know, you really get a good idea of their personality. It's just a great experience for them and people are so kind in this community," said Crettenden. Customers needing a box of cookies again are encouraged to download The Girl Scout Cookie Finder app on their mobile device or they can simply contact Crettenden at 830-372-1928.

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TLU men rally past Southwestern for 78-76 road win (Georgetown) - Texas Lutheran overcame a 13-point, second-half deficit and edged the Southwestern Pirates 78-76 Friday night at Southwestern's Robertson Center.

a layup a minute later. TLU took its first lead of the second half, and first lead since the 9:25 mark of the first half, on an Andrade three-pointer with 9:41 to play in the game.

Sebastian Andrade scored TLU's last six points and made two frees throws with 23 seconds to play to put TLU in front 77-76.

Neither team led by more than four points the rest of the way. Andrade led TLU with 29 points. He hit 10 of his 16 shot attempts and went 7for-11 at the free throw line.

After an Andrade defensive rebound on a Southwestern miss with three seconds remaining, Andrade went back to the line and made 1of-2 free throws to give the Bulldogs a two-point advantage. After the Pirates called timeout on the missed free throw rebound, Southwestern inbounded the basketball and had to go the length of the court in 1.33 seconds to get a final shot. The Pirates turned the ball over as time expired, unable to get a final shot at the basket. TLU won its second straight road conference game and improved to 12-7 overall and to 9-3 in the SCAC. Southwestern fell to 9-10 overall and to 5-7 in the SCAC.TLU swept the two regularseason meetings between the clubs. TLU trailed 52-39 with 17:03 to play but clawed its way back into the game midway through the second half. Andrade made a layup at the 13:45 mark to cut the lead down to eight. After a Southwestern miss, Jamir Mason nailed a three to move the Pirate lead down to five. Jorden Kite's threepointer at the 11:36 mark made it a two-point SU lead, 58-56. Mason tied the game at 60 with

Bulldog power forward Caleb Lister contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Kite added 13 points, four assists and three rebounds. TLU made nine of its 28 shots from the three-point line and out-scored the Pirates from the arc by a count of 27-12. Southwestern lost despite shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Pirates were 4-for-12 from the arc. Trenton Garrett led the Pirates with 18 points and four rebounds. In the race for the top seed for the upcoming SCAC Championship Tournament, TLU still holds a 1-1/2 game lead on Austin College. St. Thomas (Texas), the SCAC regular-season leader, is ineligible for the conference tournament as it transitions from NAIA to NCAA Division III. The Bulldogs host St. Thomas on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in TLU's Memorial Gymnasium (Jim Shuler Court). The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Junior guard Sebastian Andrade, shown here in an earlier game, poured in 29 points to help TLU edge Southwestern on Friday in Georgetown.

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Southwestern hands TLU women fourth straight SCAC loss (Georgetown) - Southwestern University limited Texas Lutheran to 24.2 percent shooting and held off a late TLU rally for a 56-50 conference home win Friday night at the Robertson Center. The Pirates moved to 6-13 overall and to 4-8 in the SCAC. TLU dropped to 7-12 overall and to 5-7 in the SCAC.

The Bulldogs have lost four in a row. The Bulldogs made it a three-point game with five minutes remaining after a pair of free throws from Kasey Hairell. TLU trailed by five with 2:14 on the clock after a Cami Davis layup. Davis's threepointer with 32 seconds to play again pulled TLU within five, at 54-49. The Bulldogs would get no closer than five

points in the final minute. Southwestern center Cecily Woolfolk led the Pirates with 20 points, 13 rebounds, five steals, and five blocks. Woolfolk was 7-for-16 from the field. She had four offensive rebounds. Hairell led TLU with 12 points and 12 rebounds. She also registered a pair of steals and three blocks. Davis and

Navarro girls increase district lead with road win over Gonzales The Panthers' freshman guard Tatum Harborth and the Apaches' senior post Devon Williams shared game-high scoring honors with 17 points apiece. Laylyn Sturm, Ryanne Hepp, and Sara Benner chipped in with six The Panthers (22-10) are 9-1 in points apiece for Navarro. Ali district play with two games left on Harless added two, and Micayla the schedule. Gonzales drops to Hawes made a free throw. 7-2 in district with three games remaining. Navarro can clinch at least a share Navarro used a suffocating defenof the district championship sive effort to build a 28-13 lead by Tuesday with a home win over La halftime and survived a cold shootVernia. The opening tip at the ing second half that yielded just 10 Navarro Events Center is slated for more points by holding Gonzales 6:30 p.m. to 14.

(Gonzales) - Navarro avenged its only district loss and pushed its lead atop the 30-4A girls basketball standings to 1.5 games over Gonzales with a 38-27 road win over the Apaches on Friday.

Dominique Campos scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the Bulldogs. TLU returns home for Friday and Saturday contests against St. Thomas (Texas) and Centenary (La.), respectively. The Friday game begins at 7:30, and the Saturday contest starts at 4 p.m. The Friday game vs. Centenary will air live on KWED 1580AM and Seguintoday.com.

Strong second half pushes Marion boys past Gervin Academy all scorers with 24 points. Jayden Williams added 17 points. Easton Allen went 3-4 from three-point range as part of a 14-point night. Bradley Cook chipped in with six points, Fernando Romero The Bulldogs snapped a two- three, Samuel Montoya and game skid, improving to 2-3 in Kadeem Blyden two apiece. district play and 12-14 overall. Marion hits the road again Ryken Autry burried six Tuesday night for 7:30 p.m. threes in 11 attempts to lead district contest in Comfort.

(San Antonio) - Marion outscored Gervin Academy 38-24 in the second half to snap a halftime tie and notch a 68-54 road win Friday night in District 26-3A.

Navarro boys come up short to Gonzales (Gonzales) - Gonzales evened the head-to-head series with the Navarro boys basketball team in District 30-4A Friday night, handing the Panthers a 64-55 loss on the Apaches' home court. Navarro trailed 13-10 at the end of the first quarter, and the deficit swelled to 33-20 by halftime. The Panthers won the third period 14-8 to pull within seven, 41-34, but Gonzales used a 23-21 scoring edge in the fourth to hold on for the nine-point win. Ian Osborne paced Navarro offensively with 14 points and went 3-7 from three-point range. Cooper Guetzke added nine, Joshua Linton and Reece Rojas seven

apiece, Keegan Pugh and Preston Grobe six each, Kaden Monkerud four, and Brody Whitson two. Grobe pulled down a team-high eight rebounds, Rojas grabbed seven, and Linton came up with two steals. The loss drops Navarro to 5-3 in district play, 14-13 on the season. The Panthers and Gonzales are tied for third in the 30-4A standings, a half-game behind La Vernia (5-2), 2.5 back of firstplace Pleasanton (7-0), and two games ahead of fifth-place Cuero (5-3). Navarro hosts La Vernia in Geronimo on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.

Marion girls roll past St. Anthony in non-district tilt (Marion) - Marion filled its open date in the District 26-3A girls bas- five points, Lily Bek three. Toryn Autry, Summer Knight, Veronica ketball schedule with a non-district home game against St. Anthony Gonzalez, Cheyenne Dickey, and Annaliese Andersen each had two points. Sunny Knight totaled two rebounds and two assists. on Friday and dominated from the start in a 75-24 win. Lizzie Abrameit scored a game-high 18 points and collected three Marion raced out to a 22-6 lead in the first quarter, stretched the steals. Alicia Durbin also reached double figures with 11 points. margin to 37-15 by halftime, and used a 22-4 run in the third period Anessa Madrid contributed nine points and dished out three assists. to take a 59-19 cushion into the fourth quarter. Molly Rooke and Sarah Cook shared rebounding honors with The Bulldogs (10-20) resume the 26-3A schedule and look to seven apice. Rooke scored seven points, while Cook and recover from a 1-4 start in district play Tuesday with a 6:30 p.m. visit Catherine Koehler each netted six. Signe Rabenaldt finished with to Comfort.

Monday Schedule UIL Realignment, 9 a.m. on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Texas Lutheran softball vs. Huston-Tillotson (DH) 1 p.m.

Tuesday Schedule Seguin boys basketball @ S.A.-McCollum, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Seguin girls basketball vs. S.A.-McCollum, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls (6:30) & boys (7:45) basketball vs. La Vernia Marion girls (6:30) & boys (7:30) basketball @ Comfort

Saturday Schedule TLU men's (2:00) & women's (4:00) basketball vs. Centenary TLU softball @ Concordia (DH), 2 p.m. TLU baseball vs. George Fox @ Rusty Greer/ Jackie Moore Classic (Grand Prairie), 2:30 p.m.

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

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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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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 I10 Frontage Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, Sunday February 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

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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

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 37203-0004 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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LULAC Community Garden‚Ä® The LULAC Community Garden located on 8th street has free spinach, broccoli, and mustard greens available. Please bring a bag for the produce.

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 www.library.seguintexas.gov.

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 www.library.seguintexas.gov.

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.

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TLU VITA Tax Clinics

Geronimo VFW Dance

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.

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 830379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

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 www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org.

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.

AARP Tax Aide Program

The AARP Tax Aide Program will provide free electronic filing (E-File) of Federal Gathering’s Country Music Income Tax Returns for the elderly, low and medium income from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Show/Dance The Gathering’s Country Music Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, Feb. Show/Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. 1 to Saturday, April 11 at the Seguin Public Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Geronimo VFW, Library (2nd floor) located at 313 W. Nolte St. Bring all related tax and identification located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo. documents in order to receive tax return Entertainment will be provided by Zac filing assistance. Clifton, Tom and Briana Teboe, and a house band. Adult admission is $10. The VFW First Friday Feast Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. The Geronimo Lions will have its First For reservations or more information call Friday Feast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Big Red Barn. Choose 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. between a hand cut 10 ounce ribeye or a generous portion of hand battered fish Kiwanis Club Meeting complete with all the trimmings for $15. A The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly child’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the This month’s beneficiary is Our Lady of Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment on the campus of Texas Lutheran will be provided by the Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp Show. University.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Silver Center. The doors with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information, visit silvercenterseguin.com or call 830303-6612.

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.

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 www.teatrodeartes.org, 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.

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.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison and the Posse from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $9. The auxiliary kitchen will open at 2:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.

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.

Sherriff’s Mounted Posse Accepting New Members 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.

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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Country Jam Session

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There will be a jam session from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo. Musicians, singers, and listeners are welcomed. Bring your snacks. Ice tea provided, and bar is open for other drinks. Free, but donations are accepted for use of the hall. More info call 830-3866294.

There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday Feb. 14 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 830-3058829.

Libertarian Party Meeting The Libertarian Party of Guadalupe County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at GG’s Corner Cafe in Marion.

Native Plant Society The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society will meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 600 S. Center St. in Marion. The program will be on “Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife,” with Judit Green. For more information visit npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

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

Showcase Seguin 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.

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

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Marion Library Counseling

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.

Relay for Life Special Kids with Special Meetings Needs Beneﬁt There will be Relay for 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 www.PlaylandEvents.com.

Rabies Clinic The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will have a Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, while supplies last, Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Starcke Park Pavilion in Seguin. The cost is $10 per dog/cat. For more information visit ARF-texas.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Intro to Crisis Intervention Workshop 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 www.preciouslifeservices.org or call 830372-5980.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Czechaholics from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $9. The Auxiliary kitchen will feature a Bratwurst Plate at 1:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

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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 www.relayforlife.org/seguintx.

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

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 830-914-2371.

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 760-390-4482.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 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 830- 305-8829.

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 www.mtsymphony.org.

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 SeguinGuadalupe 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.

Tamale & Chili Supper 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.

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.

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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.

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. Blood Drive The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center.

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Home and Garden Clara Mae Marcotte is a Texas Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you have a question to be answered, call the Master Gardeners at 830379-1972 or leave a message to be answered. The website is guadalupecountymastergardeners.org. The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin.

days to fruit. For instance, if you want to get one more crop of tomatoes, and the packet says 80 days, then you would plant your seeds at least 80 days before the first freeze for your area.

Knowing an average date for the last spring freeze in your area is important because many of our spring vegetables and flowers are frost sensitive. At a garden club meeting the other night several mem- This includes green beans, peppers, squash, tomatoes, marigolds, zinnias, bers said that they kept a garden journal. Is this important? bougainvillea, and other tropical plants. Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac says that if your frost sensitive vegetables experience a frost, it Why should we keep one? is better to pull them out and plant new ones rather than baby the damaged A: There are many things we can use for future reference if we keep a ones and end up with reduced production. journal. In my journal I list the amount of rainfall we receive each month as well as our first and last freeze of the year. This helps me plan supple- Q: Is it time to prune? mental water during vacation time and gives me an idea as to what not to plant (in other words, high water users). I list the date that each tree is A: The rule of thumb for many years has used February 14 as the start of planted. (For fruit trees this helps my anxiety level when trees don’t fruit pruning. (I think this is because we associate roses with Valentine’s Day). when I think they should, then I look at my journal and find they have only Welsh says that “the best time to prune is in winter just before spring growth begins.” There is a good publication on pruning on the Texas A&M been in two years.) website (aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/landscape/proper-pruningRemember that dates of the first and last freeze vary from year to year. In techniques/). We basically prune to remove dead branches, to train the 2017, my last freeze for the 2016 season was March 3; my first freeze for plant, to maintain the health of the plant and improve its quality, or to the 2017 winter was October 29. But in 2018 it was February 12 and restrict growth. There are several things to remember: don’t leave stubs November 14. This past year, 2019, it was March 6 and November 30. after a cut, don’t top crepe myrtles (plant the correct size to begin with), A&M lists approximate dates, so it is best to have your own. and don’t use pruning paint EXCEPT when pruning oak trees. In our area The first freeze of the year is important to know if you are planning a fall where we have oak wilt, pruning paint helps keep bark beetles from garden that includes tomatoes and peppers. Seed packets list the number of spreading this disease from the open areas left by pruning.

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