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City of Seguin provides projection for rolling out vaccines to all those who want one By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- If you’re eager to get your COVID-19 vaccination, here’s something to help put the challenge into perspective for you. You could conceive a child today, deliver it, and actually have it be several weeks old before everyone in this community is actually vaccinated.

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the Seguin Coliseum. Parker says the clinic is being jointly hosted by GRMC and Guadalupe County. On Tuesday night, he stated that they expected to administer 5,000 shots by the time the week is over.

Health officials have been preaching patience for months, and Tuesday night Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen says she believes it could take up to 45 weeks before the completion of this vaccination process.

“We are going to do a 1,000 doses the first day (Wednesday) and then we are going to ramp that up to 2,000 doses on Thursday and Friday. For your education, that’s about 30 doses every 15 minutes to do 1,000 doses in a day. The next day, we are going to have to double that and go to 60 doses just to be able to do that,” said Parker.

Dodgen made her comments during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Seguin City Council. It was part of a COVID-19 update given by Seguin City Manager Steve Parker. Parker focused much of his attention on the city’s first mass vaccination clinic that continues this week at

Parker says they have been preparing for this drive for weeks, so he thinks they are ready to handle this initial offering. He says this mass vaccination works in just getting started, and he knows they’ve got a long road ahead of them. See VACCINE, Page 2

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City of Seguin gives COVID-19 vaccine update VACCINE continued from Page 1

“It’s going to be a very long project for us. It’s going to take a lot of city resources. We do have a lot of city volunteers in house this time that is going to run this first one. We’ve got all the slots covered. It takes about 30 to 35 people to do one of these clinics and we have all those covered but as this goes forward, we are going to need help from the community to help with some of those things -- just helping people with paperwork, getting people registered, imputing data into the system,” said Parker. Parker says the hospital, the city and the county have all been working together to try to coordinate the clinics, and also coordinate the information that goes out to the public. He says resources are available online for each entity. He says it’s important for people to stay connected and informed. He says they expect more doses to continue to come in, but accessing that will mean that people will have to know when the online and phone registration periods open. “We do have a city website homepage for vaccine related data. If you have questions, we have created a frequently asked questions brochure that people can ask questions to. We are trying to route all the county COVID questions into the county so we can have a call center that is going to answer those questions. That’s at COVID19@co.guadalupe. tx.us and then we also have a county hotline that is being manned by the county at this time. That was the call center that was overwhelmed

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(Tuesday) morning. They have about 40 lines with 100,000 probably close phone calls coming in,” said Parker. Parker says they are working on new ways to try to alert people about the upcoming vaccination clinics, and he says they hope to someday have a way to make it easier for people to get registered. “We do not have a mass vaccination sign-up list yet. I think I mentioned, last time, the problem with that is when you have 20,000 people and you have 5,000 slots, calling those people back and saying are ‘you available at noon on Tuesday or are you available on Wednesday at 4 p.m?’ And they are not there and they call you back. Keeping track of all that becomes a nightmare,” said Parker. Parker says things overall worked well for this first sign-up period, but he says he knows it was a frustrating process for some, because

there are people who were never able to access either the online portal or were able to get their phone calls answered on Tuesday. Parker says they will continue to work out those kinks, and meanwhile, start getting all of these available shots into the arms of people in the county. “At this point, this system worked very good. The part is just we need more vaccines and that’s the message. We are just as frustrated as our citizens. We apologize for everybody that was on there (Tuesday) trying to get in and seeing it just spin and spin. But it was just an overload on the system when you have just that few vaccines versus the number of people moving in but it’s not from the lack of wanting people to get a vaccine shot. We just need more and we are going to put that to the test,” said Parker. The only people who are eligible to receive the vaccines now are people who are over

the age of 65, those who are over the age of 16 with chronic medical conditions, as well as healthcare workers and first responders. There are approximately 23,000 people who are over 65 in this county, and thousands more who would qualify because of an underlying condition. That’s part of the reason why officials say it will take months before the general population can start to get vaccinated, and then that will take even more months to complete. Officials say they know people are tired of dealing with the virus, but they say we all need to stay patient, because the vaccines will eventually be available for anyone who wants one. In the meantime, you’re encouraged to continue to wear a mask when you go out, practice social distancing whenever you can and wash your hands frequently. All updates about future COVID-19 vaccinations will also be posted on our website, seguintoday.com.

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All hands on deck during first mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Guadalupe County Photos by Jennifer Sourdellia/City of Seguin

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District Champs! Navarro girls clinch 27-4A title with home win over Gonzales

(Geronimo) - Navarro locked up the outright championship and top playoff seed in the District 27-4A girls basketball race with a 64-56 home win over Gonzales on Tuesday at the Navarro Events Center. A trio of sophomores paced the Panthers offensively. Point guard Laylin Sturm pumped in 19 points, shooting guard Tatum Harborth added 17, and post Ryanne Hepp scored 13.

Navarro, ranked No. 5 in the TGCA’s latest 4A state poll, is 25-1 overall with an 18-game winning streak and a 7-0 district record. Second-place Cuero sits two games back at 5-2 in district with only one game left after falling to La Vernia 42-37 on Tuesday. Gonzales made Navarro fight for Tuesday’s win. The Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 lead, but the margin was down to two points, 14-12, by the end of the first quarter. The Apaches went in front by six in the second period, but Navarro closed the quarter strong to take a 31-29 lead into halftime. Gonzales hung around in the third period and trailed 47-43 heading into the fourth.

Members of the Navarro girls basketball team celebrate the program’s second straight district title after Tuesday’s win over Gonzales. Navarro finally gained some separation and built an 11-point cushion down the stretch before settling for the eight-point win. “I give them credit, those kids, and the coach, he has them playing hard, and they get after us” Navarro head coach Darrell Harborth said of the 10-10 Apaches, who dropped to 1-6 in district play but still have the inside track to the fourth and final playoff seed. “I’m proud of us that when we’ve maybe struggled a little bit and stopped doing

some things we wish we would, it seems like in the fourth quarter when these games have been close with them and Pleasanton, that we get the job done and do some good things to increase our lead and finish it out,” Harborth added. Sturm scored 13 of her 19 points in the first half. Harborth and Hepp picked up the pace in the second half with 12 and nine points, respectively. Hepp also held Gonzales post Hayley Sample without a bucket over the final two quarters after she

scored nine points in the first half.

Coach Harborth looks for Hepp’s inside scoring to give Navarro an added dimension with the playoffs on the horizon. “We need her scoring like that, being a third contributor there, and we need other kids scoring too,” the coach said. “She’s our leading rebounder, and I want her to score more and be aggressive. Hopefully this is a push for her to be more aggressive offensively.”

The Panthers received five points from Berklee Andrews, four apiece from Haleigh Ortiz and Sienna Kramer, and two from Taylor Helms. Gonzales point guard Samantha Barnick led all scorers with 20 points, and Peyton Ruddock reached double figures with 13. Navarro concludes the regular season Friday with a 7:30 p.m. road game in Cuero.

Navarro boys drop road tilt in Gonzales (Gonzales) - The District 27-4A win column remains elusive for the Navarro boys basketball team after a 44-39 road loss to Gonzales on Tuesday. The Panthers are 0-6 in district play, 4-12 overall.

Gonzales eliminated Navarro from playoff contention with the win. The Apaches are 2-4 in district play and lead the Panthers by two games with two left. Gonzales also owns the head-tohead tiebreak after sweeping the season series. Navarro hosts Cuero on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Seguin girls grind out road win over Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs) - Seguin girls basketball completed a two-game head-to-head sweep of Dripping Springs in District 27-4A with a 49-48 road win over the Tigers in overtime Tuesday evening. The Matadors are intent on finishing the season strong despite being eliminated from playoff contention last week.

The win moves Seguin to 7-8 in district play, 10-13 overall in Angela Brittain’s second season as head coach. Seguin can finish with a .500 district record with a home win over Alamo Heights in Friday’s regular season finale. The game tips at 6:30 p.m. in the SHS Student Activity Center Gym.

Marion boys run over NixonSmiley for second straight district win

(Marion) - The Marion boys basketball team raced out to a 28-4 lead in the first quarter and never looked back in a 71-20 stomping of Nixon-Smiley on Tuesday in District 26-3A.

Ryken Autry outscored the Mustangs by himself with a game-high 21 points. Autry went 4-7 from three-point range. He and Dominic Castellanos each distributed four assists. Fernando Romero contributed 15 points, and Samuel Montoya reached double figures with 11.

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Kadeem Blyden grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and four steals, and scored two points. Castellanos and Easton Allen netted seven points apiece. Jon Padron added five, Justin Clough three. The Bulldogs are 8-3 in district play, 18-3 overall. Marion’s Friday district game againts Great Hearts-Monte Vista has been postponed due to Great Hearts-Monte Vista’s quarantine situation.

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Seguin boys fall to Dripping Springs, unable to gain ground in playoff race

(Seguin) - The Matadors are two games back of the fourth and final boys basketball playoff berth in District 265A with three regular season games left after falling to Dripping Springs 76-45 on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym.

Seguin is 5-8 in district play, 7-13 overall. Kerrville-Tivy still occupies fourth place with a 7-6 district mark after a Tuesday loss to BoerneChampion. Xander Harrell was the only Matador who scored in double figures on

Tuesday, finishing with 14 points. John Jackson chipped in with nine, Nic Magallanes seven, Jacob Andrade six, Kaleb McCann four, John Aguilar three, and Louis Flores two. Dripping Springs used a 21-3 run in the second quarter to build a 38-14 halftime lead, and the margin was 62-27 going into the fourth period. Seguin meets Alamo Heights in a district game on Friday at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio. The opening tip is slated for 8 p.m.

Marion girls come up short in final regular season game

(Nixon) - Marion concluded the District 26-3A girls basketball schedule Tuesday with a nail-biting 55-54 road loss to Nixon-Smiley.

Jaslyne Williams finished with seven points, Anessa Madrid and Alicia Durbing five each. Madrid collected a team-best three steals.

Sarah Cook and Molly Rooke each recorded a double double in the setback. Cook led all scoers with 25 points, Rooke added 12, and they each pulled down 13 rebounds.

Marion’s final district record is 5-7. The Bulldogs are 8-15 overall, and still have a chance to tie Randolph for fourth place and play for the fourth playoff seed if the RoHawks lose to Nixon-Smiley on Friday.

Saturday Schedule

Navarro girls basketball @ Cuero, 7:30 p.m. Navarro boys vs. Cuero, 6:30 p.m. TLU softball @ St. Mary’s (DH) 5 p.m./ 7 p.m. TLU women’s (5:00) & men’s (8:00) basketball TLU football @ Howard Payne, Noon (11:30 @ Southwestern pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM, Seguintoday. Seguin girls basketball vs. Alamo Heights Seguin boys soccer vs. New Braunfels-Canyon, com, and tlubulldogs.com. 7:15 p.m. (Student Activity Center Gym), 6:30 p.m. Seguin boys basketball @ Alamo Heights Seguin girls soccer @ New Braunfels-Canyon, TLU women’s (1:00) & men’s (4:00) basketball 7:15 p.m. @ Southwestern (Central Catholic HS), 8 p.m.

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Johnston Willie Marvin Johnston, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on January 29, 2021. Willie was born on January 11, 1940 in Union Valley, Texas to Beatrice Barbara (McCracken) and Willie Byron Johnston. He was a graduate of Nixon High School Class of 1957 and attended Durham Business College in San Antonio. Willie was currently serving as a member of the Guadalupe County Appraisal District Review Board and was previously a local Electrical & General Contractor. He served on the boards of the Guadalupe County Fair Association, Guadalupe Valley Quarter Horse Breeders Association, South Texas Paint Horse Club, Central Texas Paint Horse Club, Gulf Coast Paint Horse Club, Texas High School Rodeo Association and was a member of The American Quarter Horse Association, Kingsbury Lodge #887 AF & AM Masonic Lodge and McQueeney Lions Club. Willie loved his Lord, his family, his friends and his country. At a very young age he developed his inherited love for horses and would become a successful horseman.

and Eddie Johnston and wife Joyce; and the mother of his children and friend, Norma Lynn Johnston. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Nockenut Cemetery with the Rev. Rhonda Troll officiating and masonic rites under the auspices of the Kingsbury Lodge #887 AF & AM Masonic Lodge. A reception will follow at the Richardson Christian Center, 401 E 4th St, Nixon, TX 78140. Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Dudley, Cody Collins, Dusty Johnston, T.J. Swanson, Aaron Johnston, Donnie Alsobrooks, Winn Cox, Don Bundick, Hector Rincon and Casper. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be Tuddy Dietz, Donald Hoffman, Freddie Billings, Jackie Dunn, Joe Mark Mahan, Richard Box, Ellwood Ernst, Lynn Caddell, Don Phillips and Lloyd Newton. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating, and face coverings worn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Fair Association Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 334, Seguin, Texas, 78156 or to the Tammy McKinny Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1377 Still Meadow Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155.

He loved being a competitive Team Roper for many years and, since then, was a dedicated fan and support system for many Team Ropers to follow. While raising his children, Willie began supporting the youth in agriculture and enjoyed watching the programs in our community grow.

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.

Willie is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

Riller “Ruth” Lott Willoughby, age 91 of Seguin, TX went to be with the LORD on January 25, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Reuben and Magdalena Lott.

Survivors include his loving companion, Tavie Murphy, his son, Rick Johnston and wife Shelley; his daughter, Lisa Dudley and husband Tim; grandchildren, Lacy Collins and husband Cody, Casey Dudley and wife Allison and Ashley Lyons; great grandchildren, Bailee Dudley, Allyson Lyons, Caylee Collins, Madison Dudley, Ace Dudley, Courtnee Collins, Eli Lyons and Jenna Lyons; brothers, Byron Emerson Johnston and wife Genelda

Willoughby

Ruth Willoughby was a beautiful soul. She had a long-time banking career with the Federal Reserve Bank, of which she retired as a bank officer, up until she and Frank decided to become full time pastors of

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Good News fellowship Church. Ruth would pray for you in the middle of any busy place or in the quiet of her home. She loved people and loved the Lord. Ruth had a servant’s heart and served everyone around her. Frank and Ruth shared 73 years of wedded bliss and never left each other’s side without a peck of three kisses. She sparkled not only with external bling but with the love of Jesus. Her family felt her love everyday of her life and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents Reuben & Magdalena Lott; siblings, Colon J. Lott, Emma Q. Lott, Reuben B. Lott Jr., Zanie Edwards Giece, Rhoda Williamson Dunlap, Katherine Lott; granddaughter, Shannon L. Willoughby. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Frank B. Willoughby; children, Les L. Willoughby, LeLani L. Burnett; grandchildren, Beau S. Willoughby, Misty L. Gonzales, Jennifer R. Burgess, Jason F. Opperman; great-grandchildren, Beau (Deuce) S. Willoughby II, Bethany S. Kupfernagel, Max J. Gonzales, Shelbi L. Willoughby, Lauren C. McCall, Alex J. Gonzales, Brendon B. Burgess, Caleb A. Opperman, Keegan B. Opperman, Henry O. Opperman; great-great grandchildren, Sophia L. Gonzales, Noah Gonzales, Deshaun Harrison, Brynn Gonzales, John H. Kupfernagel, Brinley A. Kupfernagel, Everett A. McCall, Emma R. McCall, and other loving family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4,2021 at 1 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church in Seguin, TX with the Rev. J.V. Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, face coverings, and limited seating available. Memorial contributions in Ruth’s name may be made to the Good News Fellowship Church, 1123 B & B Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 9

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Rangel Alfredo Salas Rangel went to be with the Lord January 14, 2021. Born in Seguin, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maxine Rangel, brothers Rodolpho Rangel and Richard Rangel. He leaves behind his sister, Josefina (Rangel) Lehmann his niece Elizabeth Escareno and great niece Madison Westenbarger, nephew Rodolpho (Rudy)-Shelly Rangel his great nephew Nicholas Rangel and great niece Mckenna , niece Dominga and James Arevalo and his great nephews, Jeremiah Arevalo, Azariah Arevalo, and his great nieces, Crystal Avila, Jerilyn Tovar-Eddie, Ariel Valadez-Jesus, Adley Arevalo and fiancé Kreston Joyner. He was a United State Marine Veteran, LCpl. His career was welding and the love of fishing. If you were looking for uncle Freddy he would be at Starcke Park under the oak tree fishing and having a good time. He was a survivalist. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends; especially his great great nephews and great great nieces who got to spend the last 2 years getting to know him. His viewing and funeral service will be Monday Feb 8th at 11am at Sunset Memorial Oaks, New Braunfels, TX and burial would be right after at Fort Sam in San Antonio at 1:30pm.

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Ben William Heinemeyer, age 83 of Geronimo, passed away at his home on January 27, 2021. Ben was born on a cold winter day on January 24, 1938 in Geronimo, Texas to Etelka (Tschoepe) and Benno Christian Heinemeyer. Ben grew up in Geronimo on which his Grandfather Wilhelm Heinemeyer farmed and had built a home and store on the property. Ben made metal hoops to play basketball with his friends and they also played baseball at the family homeplace. Ben was a graduate of Navarro High School and then received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). He proudly served his country as a medic in the United

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States Army National Guard. His first job was with Union carbide and then he enjoyed a long career as a Chemical Engineer with Dow Chemical. After retirement he raised Beefmaster Cattle and restored Antique Tractors. He was passionate about gardening, whether it be vegetable, fruits or even fruit trees. He even made a little wine. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, his nieces, Cynthia Ann Bading and Kay Denise Bading, and his brother-inlaw, Edwin Bading. Survivors include his loving wife Fran Heinemeyer; sister, Carloyn Heinemeyer Bading; nephew, Nathan Bading; aunt, Melba Tschoepe; step-daughters, Cheryl Pearce, Jeannie Houston, and Charleen Criswell; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ with the Reverends Sonja and Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Tschoepe, Eric Waite, Ronnie Evans, Jim Boenig, Steven Schuenemann, Johnny Schriewer. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Bading and Wilfred Bartoskewitz.

Weiss

Henry “Hank” Louis Weiss, III, age 67, was born September 11, 1953 and died on January 31, 2021. He was born in Johnson City, Texas to Dr. Leroy and Mrs. Camille (Brashier) Weiss.

He is survived by his two daughters: Melissa and her husband, Dustin Engelke, and Amy and her husband, Chase Ferrell; four grandchildren Paislie, August, Trip, and Luke; brother, William “Bill” Weiss and wife Kristen; sister, Camille Weiss; nieces and nephews Stephanie Weiss, William “Billy” Weiss, Katy Smith, and Hayley Meek. He graduated from Seguin High School in 1972 and Texas A&M University (whoop) in 1977 with a degree in Animal Science. He then went to work for Abbott Laboratories until his retirement. He thrived working for Abbott Laboratories earning multiple top performer awards. Through his career, he was blessed with many colleagues who became lifelong friends.

All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn.

Hank enjoyed playing golf and hunting with his buddies, and talking Aggie football with anyone who shared the same passion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church RD., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Hope Hospice, 613 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Every Sunday morning you could find him at the First United Methodist Church his grandfather built. He was a man of strong faith and enjoyed worshipping at his church home.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912.

Our dad will be truly missed but never forgotten. We are forever grateful his memories and hold them close to our hearts.

Cochran

Cynthia Cochran of Seguin, Texas passed away January 23, 2021. Survivors include daughters: Cynthia Ann Thomas, Lettie Cochran, Catina Randle and Felicia Stevens. And very special friend for many years Mr. John Randle. Viewing was held Saturday January 30,2021 from 10am12pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral was held Saturday January 30,2021 at 1pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place Thursday February 11,2021 at 9:30am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Services Entrusted To: Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Tx. 78155 830-303-2208.

A walk- through line visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cathe Evins officiating. Interment will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn. We are immensely thankful for the outpouring of love and support for our dad. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio and South Texas Chapter, 10223 McAllister Freeway, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912. See More OBITS page 13

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National Park Service Requires Visitors To Wear Masks

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California’s Regional ICU Capacity Numbers Rebounding

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NFL Providing PPE Kits For Super Bowl Attendees

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Guadalupe Mega Food Distribution

A New Braunfels Food Bank Guadalupe Mega Food Distribution will be hosted by Cibolo Crossing, GRMC, City of Cibolo, City of Schertz and Guadalupe County from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Santikos Entertainment, located at 18124 I35 in Cibolo. Pre-registration is required for the event at https://nbfoodbank. org/cvresponse/ or by calling 830-327-6000. Volunteers are needed. To volunteer, follow this link:

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market

Opening Day for the 2021 Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market will be Thursday, Feb. 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 413 N. Main St. in Cibolo. For more information or questions, text 210-722-9054.

Walk-N-Talk Across Texas!

Create lifelong habits for physical activity with Walk Across Texas, a free 8-week program hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Seguin Public Library. Register to start a healthier lifestyle by Friday, Feb. 5 when a morning session begins at 10 a.m. and an evening session at 5 p.m. Walk-n-Talk will then be held Fridays through March 26. Registration is required to participate at www.library.seguintexas. gov. All classes are free and open to the public. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for more information.

First Friday Feast Drive Thru Steak Dinner

The Geronimo Lions will host its First Friday Feast Drive Thru Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at the Big Red Barn. Tickets can be purchased at the drive thru for $15 a plate.

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Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser

There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more information call 830-243-2872.

Pork Steak Plate Sale

The Knights of Columbus Council #3412 will have a drive thru Pork Steak Plate Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates are $10 each and come with 3 sides. All proceeds benefit various charity programs.

Virtual Chamber Networking Meeting

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Virtual Chamber Networking Meeting from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 10. There will be new member introductions, commercials, speed networking games, and a presentation of the Chambers new Leads Groups Program. To register, call 830-379-6382.

Young Professionals Panel Discussion

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have a Panel Discussion from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 via Zoom. The discussion will be on how member businesses have faced COVID-19 and learn what we can do to help. For registration information call 830-379-6382.

League of Women Voters Immigration Panel Discussion

The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA will have an online panel discussion of

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current immigration issues and the Texas Legislative Session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 on Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 pw: 270440) and Facebook Live @ LWVComalTX. The meeting will be recorded for later viewing on LWVCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YouTube channel, LWV Comal Area. For more information, visit www. lwvcomal.org.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up Available until Feb. 21

City of Seguin residents can take advantage of the free At Your Door Hazardous Waste Collection service until Sunday, Feb. 21. Plenty of funding is still available for this Alamo Area Council of Governments program, but the City will lose it if it is not used by Feb. 21, at which time the program ends. Have old electronics, paint, chemicals, or other hazardous items around your house that you want to get rid of? This free service is for you! Call 1-800-449-7587, or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com to request a collection. For a list of accepted items, visit https://bit.ly/SeguinHHW.

City Event and Reservation Cancellations

As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, through Feb. 28, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency.

Zonta Club of Seguin Non Traditional Memorial Scholarships

The Zonta Club of Seguin will award two non tradititional memorial scholarships to two deserving Guadalupe County women who qualify. The deadline for applying is Thursday, April 15. Visit www.seguinzonta.org/Scholarship_application. html for requirements and application. For more information call 830-379-6790.

To ensure non-profit organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Grisham

Otha L. Grisham, self-described “tired newspaperman, retired Marine,” passed away Jan. 28, 2021, at age 97.

Otha was born to Lee Roy and Velma (Pritchard) Grisham on Sept. 21, 1923 near Moran, Texas, the oldest of four siblings. Although his father died when Otha was 11 and he grew up during the Great Depression, Otha lived a full and rich life, influenced by his close-knit family and many, many friends. Otha grew up with a sense of humor in a family who had fond nicknames for everyone. Storytelling came naturally and here is Otha’s: Otha graduated from Moran High School in 1940 and from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1943. He met the love of his life, Doris Muelker, at college in San Marcos and they were married in 1944, just before Otha departed for 19 months of Marine Corps service in the wartime Pacific. He and Doris were true partners in business, parenthood, and life together, for 71 years. Otha served as an officer with the Marines during the invasion and capture of Peleliu Island. He was aboard a landing ship which was attacked by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft, and his unit was instrumental in the invasion of Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War. Otha told many war stories, including one about winning a “de-commissioned” Jeep in a poker game. Alas, the Jeep had to be left behind when the battalion shipped out to its next deployment. During the war, Otha discovered many lifelong friendships and a steadfast (and also lifelong) aversion to canned pears. Otha served in the Marine Corps Reserve for 25 years, retiring as a colonel in 1976. After the war, Otha returned to San Marcos and spent one year teaching high school. He sometimes claimed the happiest day of his life was the last day of school of that year! He promptly “retired” from that job and began a career as a newspaperman, serving as a cub reporter for the San Antonio Light and then as news editor of the San Marcos Record for four years. Otha and Doris moved to Seguin in 1951 when he joined the late Garfield Kiel in ownership and management of the Seguin Enterprise. This began a long and distinguished career and heavy involvement in the Seguin community. Years after retiring he often said, “I’m still tired from the MANY meetings I had to attend!”

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Among his many civic and professional accomplishments, Otha served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the SWTSU Alumni Association, organizer and chairman of the first Seguin Housing Authority board, member of Seguin Rotary Club and active layman at First United Methodist Church. After selling the Enterprise in 1977, he worked in sales and served two years as emergency management coordinator for the City of Seguin and Guadalupe County. He and Doris then fully embraced retirement. Otha was an avid reader and collected more than 200 books on the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy. He spent many hours playing golf and watching sports, especially the Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys. He and Doris especially enjoyed traveling and reconnecting with old friends at high school and Marine Corps reunions. Otha and Doris were most proud of rearing their four children. They ran numerous carpools and attended many school and extracurricular activities over the years. Later, they spent many days doting on their grandchildren and great-grands. “Grandpa” was notorious for treating them to Blizzards at Dairy Queen. Otha said the best advice he received was from his maternal grandfather to “Always work hard.” He and Doris lovingly instilled this in their children and grandchildren. They set a high bar with their examples of honesty, integrity, and kindness. But along with hard work, laughter was and still remains ever-present in the extended Grisham households. Otha is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son, Stephen, and his brother, Byron Grisham, his parents-inlaw Louis and Alice Muelker, and four of Doris’ siblings: Vernon, Bobbie, Bill and Gay Nell. He is survived by his daughters, Laura (Jimmy) Stutzman; Susan (Bob) Archenhold; Martha (Joe) Cantu; daughterin-law Doris Grisham; grandchildren Sondra (Gay Nottingham) Grisham; Elise (William Keith) McGinnis; Monica (Robbie) Willhelm; Shannon (Curtis) Emerson; Alice Wesson; Andrea, Marissa and Paul Cantu; and greatgrandchildren Olivia Wells and Brayden Willhelm. He is also survived by his sisters, Jane Claybourn and Winnie (Clyde) Greer; sisters-in-law JoAnne Muelker and Faye Introcaso and numerous nieces and nephews. The family thanks Otha’s most recent team of loving caregivers: Nancy G., Maria and Rey O., Maggie R. and Nancy D., as well as those who cared for him previously. Sincere thanks also to the caring staff of Guadalupe Regional Hospice.

made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1331 E. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155; First United Methodist Church, 704 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155; or National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg, TX 78623. Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830379-2313

Henderson

Services will be held for Marion Grace Fennell Henderson on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Seguin at Second Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M, Rev. Jimmie Flakes, Pastor. Burial will follow, the following day at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, February 11, 2021, 11:30 A.M. Marion was a Lifetime Resident of Seguin. She was One of the First Licensed Beauticians. She set a precedent; serving the Community for many years. She also served in many Departments of the Church, such as the Mission. Marion organized many Religious Fellowships & Training Sessions. The Eastern Stars & VFW will forever cherish her guidance and participation. She shared her expertise in various places, clubs, organizations, and most of all - Church for almost 100 years. Ball High is her Alumni. She Passes the Torch to: Rev. Elfreddie Lee, Peggy Williams, Joan Dixon, Barbara Ewing, Regina Lee, Joshua Thomas, the Willie Broadnax Family, Henderson Family, and Others.

And now Otha’s life of love and work is done. In newspaper parlance, the story has ended, -30-

and (Nieces & Caretakers) - June Fennell Thomas, and Patty Fennell.

Due to the COVID pandemic and current safety concerns, no service is planned at this time. Contributions can be

We Love You Aunt Babe ! Services Entrusted to Eunice & Lee Mortuary.

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Spend the wee hours Wisely.

Living a life of love and impact is a journey of small steps. And First United Bank is here to inspire and empower you along the way. We invite you to call or stop by today to learn more. Seguin-East • 1539 E. Court St. • 830-401-1170 Seguin-Main • 200 N. Austin St. • 830-401-1100 Seguin-West • 901 N. State Hwy 46 • 830-401-1175 Member FDIC.

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VATS Golf Tournament

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trees in the City of Seguin can simply place them at the curb with their garbage or on their designated Monday morning as part of the City’s brush collection rotation. Stands, lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it will be collected. Brush collection dates in your zone can be found at www.seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works page - Brush link. For more information call 830401-2416.

The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS) Golf Tournament will be held beginning with registration at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at The Bandit Golf Course in New Braunfels. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, email jjr112@txstate.edu. To register visit https://www.sdi.txstate.edu/ProgramsResources/ Ve t e r a n s / Ve t e r a n s A l l i a n c e o f Te x a s S t a t e / United Way Applications VATSGolfTournament.html. The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting new applications

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars for $10 featuring historical buildings and information about Seguin. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and Parker’s City Pharmacy.

RAPPS Individual Sessions

The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness for organizations seeking funding for years 2022-2023. For classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted Christmas Tree Collection in City of more information on the funding application process, contact by the Judicial System. To register or for or more information Executive Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@ call 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit Seguin seguinrappsorg.org. Residents wanting to dispose of their live Christmas guadalupeunitedway.org.

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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HELP WANTED:

NAVARRO ISD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FULLTIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS - DISTRICT WIDE: Pay starts at $11/hour (experience necessary and will train), Day and Night Shifts available. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check. Applications accepted online at www.nissd.us or in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

RELIGION

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

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.

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FOR RENT/ LEASE: FOR LEASE, 1200 square foot retail space located at 942 S. Austin Street. Also small retail space/lease, call 830-379-0286 for more information.

YARD SALE: 715 E. Rosemary Drive Saturday 8am - 4pm Household Items, Plus Size Clothing and a little bit of everything.

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