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Local flower shops ensuring a Happy Valentine's Day Flower shops, other gift ideas still available in Seguin By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Cupids shouldn't worry too much if they find themselves empty handed this hour. At least that's according to a local flower shop who believes in staying one step ahead in making sure that everyone gets those flowers and special gifts on Valentine's Day.

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far, we've had 350 deliveries in one day so we keep a lot of drivers. We have a lot of volunteers. We are so thankful for them to come out and be able to be our happiness ambassadors and send those smiles all over town," said Lum. Flower shops are not the only ones who will be busy today. Local retailers have also been feeling the added pressure to stock those special gifts. Stores such as The Shop, Gift and Gourmet, Southern Good and St. Anthony Jewelry are among the many businesses who have equipped themselves with fun, yummy and romantic gift ideas.

Jamie Lum, of Dietz Flower Shop, says there really isn't anything to worry about. "Come on in. We can definitely get your sweetheart taken care of with the perfect gift whether it be roses or a mixed flower arrangement all the way down to chocolates and plush and just kind of a wide variety of items that they can choose from. So, they can give us a call or even come in," said Lum.

Although these and other stores will remain open just a bit longer today, they won't be able to guarantee that all items will be in stock so customers are asked to stop by a flower shop or store and secure their gifts as soon as possible.

Lum says today is indeed one of the busiest days of the year for the floral industry. She says making sure you are covered takes months of planning. "Behind the scenes, it is a lot. It's getting all the vases ready and having all the supplies and kind of getting an idea of how many roses and flower stems you are going to be needing to fulfill all the orders and taking that wild guess as to what is going to be coming. It's one of our most popular times of the year for flowers. Everyone Florists such as those at Dietz Flower Shop are working around the clock to help loves getting roses so we are constantly getting orders. We started fill today's Valentine's Day orders. Local flowers shops say there is still plenty of back in November getting ready time to ensure that special gift. for this holiday season so we've been busy and the girls have done excellent getting everything Lum says when it comes to sur- flowers. She says not only do they ers come out to help spread the ready for Valentine's Day," said prising someone with that perfect deliver hundreds of flowers but cheer. "On an average, Lum. gift, you can never go wrong with even many of their delivery driv- Valentine's Day, the highest so

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Other local gift ideas include homemade desserts that can be picked up at today's annual Relay for Life Valentine's Day Bake Sale and or a pair of tickets to this weekend's dinner theater "Love at the Parthenon Lounge" at the Aumont Rose Ballroom. The bake sale begins today at 11 a.m. at the El Ranchito Restaurant while the dinner theater will host three performances throughout the weekend. Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased at playlandevents.com. Proceeds from the performance will go to support the Special Kids with Specials Needs in Seguin.

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Seguin celebrates local centenarian

Mayor recognizes the life of a local man with special 100th birthday proclamation By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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(Seguin) -- Happy birthday to the Captain! On Tuesday, Seguin Mayor Don Keil presented a special proclamation to longtime Seguin resident and centenarian, Captain William Ayers, in honor and recognition of his 100th birthday.

After his career, Ayers in 1960, established the Ayers Steamship Co. Inc., in New Orleans, and retired as Captain of the Port of New Orleans before he, his wife Billie, and their children returned to Seguin -- here, they moved into the historic Blumberg home and have been there ever since.

"Whereas, William was born Feb. 11, 1920 to Ed and Bertha Blumberg Ayers, grew up in Seguin and graduated as a member of the Seguin High School Class of 1937," said Keil.

When asked about turning 100, Ayers says he's been blessed to have experienced so much and is proud to have returned home to a city that continues to make him proud.

Following graduation, Ayers entered the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII, during which he survived a torpedo attack on his ship.

"Well, Seguin is improving all the time. It's a modern city and I'm proud to be a citizen here. That's why I moved back to New Orleans from Seguin," said Ayers.

While visiting Seguin City Hall, Ayers also got the chance to ring a brass bell and visit the builder's plank that he acquired for the city from the S.S. Juan Seguin, a cargo ship that saw action during WWII.

Mayor Keil says he was proud to honor Ayers with the proclamation and says "This is a momentous occasion and the City of Seguin wishes Captain Ayers all the best on his special day."

"I got the bell from the United States Marines Commission. I made a request and then they gave it to me and I brought it here and we had a big ceremony right in front. We asked to be named Juan N. Seguin, the founder of Seguin," said

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Candidates Corner 2020 The Seguin Daily News today will begin featuring the candidates appearing on the March 3, 2020 Republican March Primary Election. Each candidate was asked to respond to the following three questions. Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 18 and runs through Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Today’s featured contest is the race for the Republican nomination for the position of Guadalupe County Sheriff. There are no Democratic candidates running for the position of sheriff.

Candidate Name: Arnold Zwicke Guadalupe County Sheriff (Incumbent)

CandidateName: Jimmy Harless Guadalupe County Sheriff

Tell us why you're running? “I am seeking re-election because I enjoy being your Full-time Sheriff. I want to continue our good working relationships with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and continue to partner with our school districts and churches to ensure everyone’s safety. I want to stay involved with the many organizations I partner with to continue to make Guadalupe County a better place to live. I want to continue with the many programs we have already established to include Animal Control, Mental Health, RadKids, taking drugs off the streets, patrolling the lakes, combating the large truck problems on the highways, continued training for officers, maintaining a State Certified Jail, and the Santa Sheriff Program just to mention a few.”

Tell us why you're running? “I am running for the Republican nomination for Guadalupe County Sheriff. The voters of this county have not had a choice for Sheriff since 2004 and I want to give them that choice. We must not dwell on the past but look toward the future. This county has changed drastically over the years and technology in the law enforcement field changes yearly. The Sheriff must have a vision toward the future and be able to see the big picture. Working with Commissioner’s Court and other County Officials is tantamount to the spending of tax payer money. A three and five year plan will provide attainable goals so that millions of dollars is not asked for during each budget cycle. The Sheriff must protect our residents and visitors, enforce the laws of the State of Texas, be tough on crime yet listen to the concerns of the people and have an open mind. I intend to listen, be a team player and do the job that the people of Guadalupe County expect.”

What are the biggest challenges facing the winner of this seat, and how are you prepared to address those challenges? “Protecting and serving the citizens of Guadalupe County with fair and effective law enforcement is very important. It is imperative to maintain good working relationships with the citizens and Commissioner’s Court to operate and maintain an effective, efficient, and conservative Sheriff’s Office. The Office of Sheriff is responsible for budgets in excess of $24,000,000 of taxpayers money. I want to continue to improve and build on all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office with emphases on training personnel, establishing more outreach programs for the citizens as well as continuing the diligent acquisition of an adequate radio/communication system. Public safety as well as officer safety is vital to a successful Sheriff’s Office. I want to enhance on the programs already established by empowering our children as well as our senior citizens with officer interactions and educational programs. “ SEE ZWICKE, page 9

What are the biggest challenges facing the winner of this seat, and how are you prepared to address those challenges? “There are many challenges that come with a change of an elected official. Employee retention and the relaying to them that I will have their back and support them to my fullest ability is very important to me. It’s not about the elected official but about the men and women that do the job. Placing people in the right positions and giving them the support and proper equipment is a priority. Protecting our children in our schools and upgrading security in our Justice Center is a concern. Providing deputies with the proper equipment and keeping them out in the neighborhoods is another attainable goal that will take time but can be done. Communication with all agencies including the Constable Offices, the volunteer fire departments and the police departments will be dealt with almost immediately. Our citizens should demand that. Those men and women risk their lives on a daily basis and should be part of the team. Also, we must listen to the concerns of the animal adoption groups. They are tremendously passionate and have a big heart. SEE HARLESS, page 9 I make no promises but I will listen and learn.”

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Seguin boys look to climb 26-5A standings in must-win road clash with Tivy, Friday's game to air on KWED (Kerrville) - Seguin's quest for a berth in the UIL basketball playoffs reaches (12.0) in double figures as well. a pivotal juncture Friday night when the Matadors visit the Tivy Antlers in Twitero paces the Mats with 5.1 rebounds per game, R.J. Acuna with 4.4 Kerrville. assists, and Matthew Doege with 1.2 blocks. Twitero continues to post proThe fifth-place Matadors are 8-6 in district play, 17-14 overall in Dwayne lific shooting splits, connecting on 53 percent of his total field goals, 46 perGerlich's 12th season as head coach. Brian Young's Antlers and Boerne- cent of his threes, and 82 percent of his free throws. Champion are both 9-5 in district, tied for third place and a game ahead of The defensive work of Twitero and Acuna against Tivy's returning First Seguin with two left on the schedule. Team All-District duo Abraham Viera and Jackson Young also factored Seguin can catch Tivy in the standings and claim the head-to-head tiebreaker heavily in the mid-January outcome. with a win over the Antlers, but a loss would eliminate the Matadors from Young scored 17 points in the first three quarters, but Acuna held him scoreplayoff contention. less in the fourth. Twitero came up with three steals on passes into the post, Champion would own the head-to-head tiebreaker over Seguin if they fin- held Viera to two points in the final period and 12 on the night, and induced ished with identical district records. To pass the Chargers in the standings, a critical offensive foul from the Antlers’ big man down the stretch. the Mats would have to win out while Champion dropped both of its remainTivy enters Friday with an overall record of 20-12, but the Antlers have ing games to Veterans Memorial and Harlandale. dropped two straight and three of their last four. Boerne-Champion dismanThe Matadors erased an 11-point, third quarter deficit to edge Tivy 52-47 in tled Tivy 61-36 last Friday, and Harlandle edged the Antlers 54-50 on Tuesday. the first meeting between the teams on Jan. 14 at Goldie Harris Gym. Senior guard Christopher James was unstoppable that night, particularly in Seguin has recovered from the Feb. 4 road loss to McCollum with consecucrunch time. James scored 19 of his game-high 27 points in the second half, tive wins, 85-61 over Memorial last Friday and 78-55 over Kennedy on 11 in the fourth quarter. He hit 10 of 14 field goal attempts, went 2-3 from Tuesday. three, and drained all five of his free throws. Friday's opening tip in Kerrville is slated for 6:30 p.m. The game will air James leads Seguin with a 16.4 scoring average and a team-high 2.1 steals live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts per contest heading into Friday, with Gerrit Twitero (13.9) and Joseph Vela at 6:15.

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Area high school basketball playoff scenarios Seguin boys Can move into tie for fourth place and possibly third in District 26-5A with Friday road win over Kerrville-Tivy (6:15 p.m. on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com), loss would eliminate the Matadors from playoff contention.

Navarro girls Outright District 30-4A champions and top playoff seed, waiting on Pearsall and Carrizo Springs to play Friday tiebreaker for fourth seed in District 29, and will face the winner. Could face Pearsall on Monday at 7:00 or Carrizo Springs on Tuesday at 8:00 in 4A bi-district round. Either game would be played at Pleasanton High School.

Marion girls Finished tied for third place in District 26-3A, but ended up with the fourth playoff seed. Will face District 25-3A champion and TABC No. 18 Jarrell on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Johnson High School in Buda.

Navarro boys Currently lead Cuero by one game for fourth playoff seed in District 30-4A with games against Poteet (Friday) and Pleasanton (Tuesday) left on the schedule, and trail thirdplace Gonzales by a half-game. Could clinch playoff berth with Friday win over Poteet and Cuero loss. Still in the running for thirdplace tie with Gonzales if Apaches lose final game to La Vernia.

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Candidates Corner 2020 Candidate Name: Arnold Zwicke Guadalupe County Sheriff (Incumbent)

Candidtae Name: Jimmy Harless Guadalupe County Sheriff HARLESS, continued from page 3

ZWICKE, continued from page 3 What do you believe makes you the best candidate for the job? In other words, what do you believe sets you apart from your opponent?

What do you believe makes you the best candidate for the job? In other words, what do you believe sets you apart from your opponent?

“I am the only candidate for Sheriff that has 19+ years of on the job experience. I am the only Full-time candidate for Sheriff. For the last 19+ years I have kept my promise to continue to move the Sheriff ’s Office in the right direction to expand and meet the needs for the citizens of a fast growing county. A lot has been accomplished since I took over the Office of Sheriff in 2001 but I couldn’t have done it without the hard work and dedication of the employees at the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office. I am extremely proud of the FBI Uniform Crime Report that shows major crime decreasing while the population of Guadalupe County continues to grow. I ask for your Vote to allow me to continue to serve as your Sheriff. I encourage you to come visit the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office and see what we’re really all about.”

“I am a Seguin boy and have a wide range of experience. Law Enforcement has been my calling since I was twenty years old but I believe that it’s not about wearing a badge. It’s about helping people. This county is the 28th most populated county in the State of Texas and a leader must see the total picture. I grew up on the Guadalupe River so I know what can happen. I currently hold a national certification in Floodplain Management, have many years of experience in the platting of subdivisions on the county level, have years of Emergency Management experience, was the Asst. Director of Environmental Health and a Master Peace Officer. I am respectfully asking for your vote in the Republican primary om March 3.”

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Vernon Hastings,Jr.

Mary Ann attended Thornhill School in rural school district, then NewBraunfels High School in 1950.

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Vernon Hastings,Jr., longtime retired manager of Jack in the Box on Court St. and Former Kettle Restaurant here in Seguin went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at the age of 65.

She attended UT Austin one year thenattended Southwest Texas State University while her children were inschool, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1969.

She and the family raised Cemetery. Collie dogs for more than 40 years. A reception will follow at the Dewville

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 Am from the Greater Refuge Church of our Lord Jesus Christ here in Seguin!

She taught in the Comal Independent School District at Frazier Elementaryand Goodwin Elementary.

Visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mary Ann met her husband of He leaves to cherish his memory 57 years in1950 and married his wife, Beverly JoAnne Alan H. Anderson in December Hastings, son, Jonathan Hastings and daughter, Stella 15, 1951. Hastings. Mary Ann issurvived by her four children, Steven (Judy) Services ENTRUSTED to: Anderson, Larry (Mary The REVERENT CARE OF EUNICE AND LEE MORTUARY. Margaret) Anderson, Gayleen DOING GOOD FOR ALL OF Anderson, Kathleen GOD'S CHILDREN! Anderson;grandsons, Kip and Van Anderson; step-grandchildren, Travis Smith andTracy Frerich; great-grandchildren, Cody Allen, Brady Storms, Emma Storms and Bella Smith; sister, Lucille Koehler and several nieces andnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin A. andEmilie Hanz, a brother Edwin E. Hanz and her husband Alan H.Anderson. In lieu of flowers,

Mary Ann (Hanz) Anderson

Mary Ann (Hanz) Anderson, passed away on February 9, 2020 at theage of 88. She was born July 24, 1931 in the Gruene Community toEdwin A. and Emilie (Ewelling) Hanz.

Mary Ann would like donations ormemorials made to the following organizations: Hope Hospice, Daughters of the Republic Ferdinand Lindheimer Chapter, Cross Church women’s circle, New Braunfels Conservation Society, Seguin-Guadalupe

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Dewville United Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Dewville

She enjoyed baking, sewing, arts and crafts, and reading.

Funeral Services will take place Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Zoeller Funeral Home, followed by Burial at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A Reception willfollow at Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer St., Seguin, TX 78155.

Andy Hugh “Sonny” Batey

Andy Hugh “Sonny” Batey, age 87 of Dewville, passed away on February 11, 2020. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 2-4 P.M. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.

United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Sonny was born on July 31, 1932 in Nixon, Texas to Andy Walter “Bud” and Lella Lee (Burns) Batey. Sonny attended the elementary grades at the Dewville School until that school closed, then attended the middle grades at Leesville Public School, graduating from Nixon High School in 1948. He met the love of his life, Grace Barth, while she worked at the soda fountain of Hewell’s Drug Store in Nixon. Sonny and Gracie married on September 13, 1952 in the Baptist Student Union at Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College, in San Marcos. Sonny began teaching elementary school at Poth in 1953, before graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree from SWTSTC in 1956. After four years teaching the elementary grades, first at Poth, then later at LaVernia and Smiley, Sonny took a job as Driver Education teacher in the Seguin Independent School District; the job he held for the next 32 years. He is remembered fondly by thousands of students who passed through his classroom during those years. He retired from teaching in 1989. Sonny had many close friends in the “school business,” among them many school administrators and dozens of teacher friends too numerous to count. Sonny was a dedicated hunter and taught his sons to hunt from an early age. His closest friends from his hunting days were Mr. J. D. Ferguson, of San Antonio, and Mr. Bill Trant, of Nixon, though there were many, many others. A “Cowboy” all his life, he also loved the sport of calf roping. Cont, page 11

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www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell He roped as a young man in the 1950’s, Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, before his sons were born, then gave it 78155, 830-549-5912. up to raise his family. He took up the sport again in 1970 and continued for another 28 years. He had many cowboy friends and was acquainted with the calf-roping community throughout Texas.

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Sonny and Grace loved dancing to country music and in their later years became regulars at the Silver Center’s Friday night dances. Their long-time church affiliation was with the Dewville United Methodist Church. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William Eugene and Myrtle Irene Barth. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Grace Arlene Barth Batey; sons, Andy Hugh Batey, Jr. and wife Carla, Eugene Lee “Uski” Batey and wife Kristy, Richard Miller Batey and wife Kori, and Trant Walter Batey and wife Alena; grandchildren, Taylor Collins, Keegan Collins, Caitlyn Hafer and husband Aaron, Christopher Roach, Grace Batey, Jarrett Batey, Drew Batey, Kaylie Batey, Luke Batey, Ariana Freeman, and Mila Batey; brother-in-law, William “Bobby” Barth and wife Josephine; several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, other loving family members and many many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be, Jarrett Batey, Drew Batey, Luke Batey, Taylor Collins, Aaron Hafer, Christopher Roach and Wesley Downey. Memorial contributions may be made to, Dewville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 404, Nixon, TX 78140, or Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Hospice, 1215 E Court St. Seguin, TX 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at

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After honorably serving, in 1955, Jerry returned to south Texas and began attending college at Texas A&I in Kingsville, where he met his first wife Sandy, and soon welcomed his son, Jerry Ray and daughter, Diana Kay. As a young father Jerry began what would be a lifelong career of 30 years with IBM, evolving his skills as a technician over the decades from typewriters to mainframe computers. The family permanently settled in San Antonio, and later welcomed daughter, Cathy Lynn.

Jerry Colburn “JC” Anderson, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on November 30, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Kolbjorn Emmanuel (Andy) and Mary Astrid Dow Anderson.

In 1982, Jerry married his wife of over 37 years, Gwenn, gaining four wonderful stepchildren Sandy Carroll, Joni Adamitz, Frankie Burrier, and Jim Bob Burrier, along with their families. In 1992, Jerry and Gwenn retired to Seguin, Texas, where he built their retirement home with his own hands on ten beautiful acres on Copperhead Road.

down a poker game. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Anderson, his sister, Marva Eckman, and his daughter-in-law, Roxanne Anderson. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Gwenn; his siblings Johnny Anderson, Ray Anderson, and Marlene Marino; his son Jerry Anderson (of Canyon Lake, Texas), his daughter Diana Anthony and son-in law Robert (of Katy, Texas), and his daughter Cathy Lloyd and son-in-law Ricky (of Cibolo, Texas); his six grandchildren Jim, Chrysta and her husband Chase, Jenny and her husband Cory, Colby, Sydney and Sawyer; his numerous great grandchildren, who brought a special smile to his face; and his loving dog, Tequila. A memorial service will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St., New Braunfels, on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 3 PM, with visitation from 1 PM to 3PM.

A private interment will be held at Ft. Sam Houston on February 20, Jerry was a man who could do 2020. absolutely anything and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Jerry was the second oldest of six children, and since his father was a career Army soldier, Jerry and his siblings called many places home throughout their childhood, including Michigan, Depending on the day, he could be a carpenter, a mechanic, an Texas, and Japan. electrician, a plumber, an engineer Jerry left high school in Japan to and an inventor. join the Merchant Marines, worked as a firefighter at Ft. He was a Cessna pilot, a scuba Custer, Michigan, and at age 20 diver, a snow and water skier, a was drafted by the Army during fisherman, a golfer, a marksman, an avid traveler, and never turned the Korean War.

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The I Am Redeemed Bible Church will have a Black History Program beginning with dinner from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and worship at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.

Youth Day

The Refuge III Church will have its Youth Day Sunday, Feb. 23 at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. The guest speaker will be Corporal Billie R. Watson Jr. of the Texas Highway Patrol. For more information call 830-303-6478.

German Heritage Celebration

The Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek will have its Annual Celebration of German Heritage with a service at 10:30 a.m. and BBQ Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3305 Church Road. There will also be a live auction, live music by the Litt'l Fisherman, country store, moon bounce, and more.

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.

Church Anniversary

The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will celebrate its 85th Church Anniversary at 3 p.m. Feb. 23. The guests will be Pastor Andrew Roberts and the Eastwood Community Baptist Church of San Antonio.

Sweetheart Program

The Zion Hill Baptist Church will have its Sweetheart Program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1952 Zion Hill Road in Seguin. The theme is "Four Seasons of Love," and the special singers will be the Glory Roads. For more information call 830-303-1173.

Lenten Season at Grace Lutheran

The Grace Lutheran Church will observe the season of Lent with the theme, "Eyes on Jesus," beginning at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin. Lenten services will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. until Holy Week.

Whole Food Plant Based Potluck

There will be a Whole Food Plant Based potluck from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in Heirholzer Hall of the First United Methodist Church. The program will focus on how a change in diet can greatly improve your heart and cardiovascular health with Dr. Julie Remo. If you would like to bring a dish to share, remember no animal products. No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, cheese, and no added oils. For more information email vicki78155@gmail.com.

Homecoming at Savannah

The Savannah Baptist Church will celebrate its140th Homecoming at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at 321 Schultz St. in Marion. The guest minister will be Rev. Ronnie Shepherd of the New Pleasant Berean Missionary Baptist Church of Victoria.

St. Ann's Circle Day Trip

The St. Ann's Circle will take its Annual Day Trip to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin Wednesday, April 1. The cost is $30 and lunch on your own. The bus will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. from the St. James parking lot and will return at approximately 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Pat Villeneuve 830-305-2449 or at the Parish Office during normal business hours 830-379-1796.

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.

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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.

Luminaria Valentine's Day Special

The Relay for Life of Guadalupe County is having a Luminaria Valentine's Day Special. Buy two luminaria bags and get one free through Friday, Feb. 14. Luminarias can be purchased from any Relay participant or at the Bake Sale beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at El Ranchito.

Silver Center Valentine's Dance

There will be a Valentine's Dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information, visit silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-3036612.

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Special Kids with Special Intro to Crisis Needs Benefit Intervention Workshop 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.

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.

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 Geronimo VFW Dance p.m. Wednesdays and will also be offered There will be a dance featuring the Good from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday Feb. 14 13 in the Beck Center, Lower Level. There at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. will be no clinics the week of spring break, Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. March 14-21. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305- Rabies Clinic 8829. The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will have a Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Valentine's Dinner/Dance while supplies last, Saturday, Feb. 15 at the The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Starcke Park Pavilion in Seguin. The cost is Valentine's Dinner/Dance beginning at 5:30 $10 per dog/cat. For more information visit p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Tickets are ARF-texas.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram. available by calling 830-303-5844.

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.

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.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley

The Farmers Market & Artisans Alley at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Rd. will return in March.

Associate Members Needed

Sherriff Arnold S. Zwicke is urging Guadalupe County citizens to become Associate Members of the Sheriff's Association of Texas. Individuals can join for as little as $25, while businesses can show their support beginning at a $100 contribution level. For more information call 512-445-5888 or visit www.txsheriffs.org.

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Office Closure

The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Retiree Meeting

There will be a Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Legacy AT&T, Lucent & Avaya Retiree Meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in the basement of First United Bank, located at 200 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

Jury Cancellation

Jury selection for District Court scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Guadalupe County Justice Center District Courtroom 203 (2nd Floor), located at 211 W. Court St. in Seguin. There is no need to appear and the jury summons can be disregarded.

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.

Lunch and Learn

The Gonzales Master Gardeners will have a Lunch and Learn Program at noon Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the PACE building, located at 623 N. Fair St. in Gonzales. Lunch will be provided. The topic will be on worm compost.

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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Marion Library Medicare 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 Captain Meetings

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

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Navarro 9th Grade Parent Winter 2019/2020 Information Nights Rotating Art Exhibit The Navarro ISD will have Course Selections Parent Information Nights for current 9th grade students at 6 p.m. for letters A-L Tuesday, Feb. 18 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 for letters M-Z at the High School Cafeteria.

The Seguin Public Library's Winter Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Comal Country Music Show

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.

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by David Lewis, Jobeth Brehm, and Daryl Seabrook. The doors open at 6 pm. with a $7 cover charge.

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Blood Drive The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center will have a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2

p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Selig Room. For more information call Veronica San Miguel at 830-401-7211.

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.

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