SDN: April 4, 2023

Voting underway for KWED Top Choice Awards

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- The top choices in a number of business and community categories will be chosen during this year’s KWED Top Choice Awards. The contest is a chance for the radio station’s listeners to recognize the top businesses in the community.

KWED General Manager Darren Dunn says Top Choice is a fun and easy way to honor those businesses, churches and organizations that help to make Seguin a great place to live and work.

“This is our second annual Top Choice awards. It’s a contest for our KWED listeners to name their top choices in a number of categories. We are looking for the top businesses, organizations and individuals in our community. Bragging rights are on the line, but more importantly its a chance to give an atta boy to those folks that make our lives a little bit better here in Seguin and Guadalupe County. There are dozens of categories for

you to vote in, and we want to hear your top choices in each one,” said Dunn.

The Top Choice categories are full of nominees submitted by people who know these businesses best. Dunn says it’s now time to take those selections and figure out the Top Choice in each category.

“The nominations were all based on KWED listener input at the beginning of this year. Those nominations were used to create the official Top Choice ballot. Voting is easy. It’s all online. You can vote once per day. We thought that was the best way to make the voting fair. The voting officially started this week and runs through Monday, April 17. We want all of our listeners to check it out and vote each day during the contest. Help to recognize your Top Choices, which will formally be announced during a special publication and on the radio in the middle of May,” said Dunn. Choice, pg. 3

This is ONLY a DRILL!

Preparing for the worst –– GRMC to participate in regional emergency practice

(Seguin) -- While it might look like a real emergency, the public can rest assure that there will not be a mass injuring disaster this Thursday over at GRMC.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be taking part in a mock disaster drill in conjunction with Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (aka STRAC) and other hospitals in its trauma service area.

According to hospital officials, the goal of conducting the exercise is to provide local hospitals the opportunity to assess their emergency response, coordination of staff and recovery efforts should a real crisis occur; and to provide STRAC an opportunity to test communication and resource management in the trauma service area.

The drill will focus on response plans for a multicasualty event in the community which would trigger a sudden influx of patients, media, and concerned community members. This training exercise will include front line hospital staff, contract security, and volunteers.

Hospital officials say they caution community

members to expect to see emergency responders at GRMC looking and acting as if there were a true disaster. Signage will be placed throughout the facility to notify those present about the exercise.

More importantly, they say regular emergency department operations and patient care throughout the hospital facility will continue as usual during Thursday's drill.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Future Navarro ISD superintendent reacts to appointment

(Seguin) -- The lone finalist for superintendent of schools in the Navarro ISD is sharing her excitement about being appointed to the position.

After unanimously being selected last week, Mandy Epley shared that excitement in a statement to Seguin Radio KWED and the Seguin Daily News.

"Navarro ISD is a community built on a solid foundation of tradition and pride when it comes to providing engaging educational and extracurricular opportunities for all students. I look forward to meeting

the students, staff, and the entire Navarro ISD community and collaborating to begin the work of expanding and enriching student

opportunities, managing growth, and supporting all students to grow and reach their full potential. I am excited, and eager to listen, learn, and lead as a part of the Panther Family."

Epley now endures the 21day waiting period before she can officially be hired for the job. As soon as those 21 days are up, Epley who currently serves as the assistant superintendent of strategic initiatives and programs in the Comal ISD, hopes to immediately begin the transition of taking over the reins at Navarro.

Choice, continued.

Dunn says they revamped the process a little bit after last year’s inaugural Top Choice Awards. He says people loved the contest, but they wanted to make it a little bit better for the nominees and for the voters who participate in the voting.

“This is fun. It’s really cool to see how much people care about and support these local businesses, groups and organizations. It’s bragging rights, truthfully it’s more meaningful than that. That’s why we hope that every KWED listener will take the time to vote. There are lots of categories. If you’re not familiar with a particular category, you can skip it, but we want you to vote in as many of the categories as you can. That way we know we are able to name our Top Choices in 2023,” said Dunn.

The ballots can be accessed online at seguintoday.com. A link to the Top Choice ballot can also be found on the KWED and Seguin Daily News Facebook page. Again, voting is underway now and runs through Monday, April 17.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Baseball Completes Sweep of St. Thomas

WEIMAR, Texas — Texas Lutheran Baseball finished off the sweep of St. Thomas by taking both games of Saturday’s doubleheader at Veterans Park in Weimar, Texas, winning game one 8-2 and finishing the sweep with a 9-6 victory.The Bulldogs clinched the series with an 8-2 win in the first of two games on Saturday.

Tyler Post went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a run scored, while Aric Vasquez (San Antonio/Brandeis) and Holden Philippus (San Antonio/ San Antonio Christian) also drove in runs.

Diego Vinton (Richmond/George Ranch) pitched 5.1 innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits. He finished with a career-high 10 strikeouts and picked up his second win of the season.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second, Texas Lutheran jumped out to a 3-1 lead with three hits in the top of the third. Post started the scoring with a two-RBI double before scoring on an error from the St. Thomas second baseman.

After the Celts cut the lead to 3-2 in the sixth, Texas Lutheran would pull away with a five run ninth inning. Aric Vasquez and Holden Philippus would start the high scoring inning with RBI singles before Tyler Post would drive in Vasquez with a sacrifice fly. Philippus and Holden Kesselring (New Braunfels/New Braunfels) would score on wild pitches to bring the game to its final score of 8-2.

Brendan Beard (Coldspring/Coldspring-Oakhurst) would earn the save, throwing 3.2 shutout innings in relief, striking out six.

The Bulldogs (15-12, 6-3 SCAC) trailed 6-4 going into the seventh inning before scoring four runs over the course of the final three innings to grab the lead.

Hayden Kesselring went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI. Fellow New Braunfels High School alum Randy Huerta (New Braunfels/New Braunfels) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run while Niko Garcia (Houston/Langham Creek) went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Tyler Post was 0-for-1 with four walks –one walk shy of matching the program record for walks in a single game.

Zach Longshore (Richmond/Ft. Bend Travis) pitched four shutout innings out of the bullpen, striking out five to earn the win. Keene Kreusler (New Braunfels/New Braunfels) got his first start of the season and struck out 11 batters over five innings of work.

Aric Vasquez scored on a St. Thomas wild pitch to give TLU a 1-0 first inning lead, but the Celts responded with a run of their own to tie the game at 1-1.

The Celts would launch a solo homer in the fourth to take a 2-1 lead and that’s where the game would stay until a three-run homer from Hayden Kesselring, the first of his college career, to give Texas Lutheran a 4-2 lead.

Four more Celts runs came across in the sixth to give the Celts a 6-4 lead through six innings.

TLU tied the game at six following a two-RBI single from Niko Garcia

in the seventh. Randy Huerta would break the tie in the eighth with a solo homer and TLU would extend their lead in the ninth with Mason Goudeau and Holden Philippus scoring on a wild pitch.

The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs will travel to Kerrville, Texas, to continue SCAC play on Thursday against the Schreiner Mountaineers at Bob Henry Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM. All streaming and live stats links will be available on tlubulldogs.com.

For more information on Texas Lutheran baseball and all TLU athletics, you can find updates on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics and @TLU_Baseball on Twitter, @tlubulldogs on Facebook, and @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok).

Bryce Harris - TLU Sports Information & Marketing

Kolb Ramos

Marcy Lee Whaley Ramos, age 63 of Seguin, passed away on April 2, 2023, in Seguin, Tx. She was born on November 17, 1959 in Seguin, Texas to Shirley (Wendland) and Odis Lee Whaley.

Marcy is preceded in death by her father and her grandparents.

Survivors include her loving son, Matthew Ramos and wife Monica; grandchildren, Johnathan, Landyn, Trenton and Clarissa; mother, Shirley Whaley; sister, Lori Foradory; nieces, Amanda Huerta and husband Nick and their son William, Kate and Christina Foradory.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Marcy loved animals and in her memory memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593.

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.

Kevin M. Kolb, age 56 of Seguin, passed away on March 28, 2023. Kevin was born on May 25, 1966 in Sacramento, California to Helen Tiemann Kolb and Major Maynard Kolb, U.S.A.F. (Ret.).

Kevin was a 1984 graduate of Seguin High School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a degree in Accounting in 1988. He worked at KPMG Accounting Firm as a Certified Public Accountant. Kevin attended St. Mary’s University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1993. He met and married Elizabeth Murray while attending Law School. Kevin moved to Denver where he received his LL.M. in 1994 at the University of Denver College of Law.

Upon completion of his studies, Kevin and Elizabeth returned to his hometown of Seguin and practiced law at their firm Kolb and Murray, P. C. He also proudly served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Seguin. Kevin and Elizabeth were members of Lifegate Church in Seguin. A jack of all trades, Kevin enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities including scuba diving, hunting, fishing and working around their property. Elizabeth and Kevin enjoyed many travels, especially cruises.

Kevin is preceded in death by his father Maynard Kolb. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty years, Elizabeth Murray Kolb; step-son, Michael Murray and wife Tabitha; grandson who knew and loved him as Opa, Roger Murray; mother, Helen Tiemann Kolb; sisters, Margie Traeger and husband Drew, and Lynne Starcke and husband Hilmar; nephews and nieces, Andrew Traeger and wife Megan, Steven Traeger and wife Kaitlyn, Christopher Lawrence, Michelle Van Overloop and husband John, Michael Lawrence, Nora Compton and husband Chris, and Claire LaGrone and husband John; great nieces and nephews, Ryan, Reagan, Adeline, Ryan, Jack, Aaron and Claire; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Robert Odom and the Rev. Joshua Jordan officiating. A reception will follow at the family home. Private interment will be held at a later date in San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lifegate Ministries, 395 Lifegate Lane, 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.

VITAL STATISTICS

DiKes

John Brice Dikes, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on April 1, 2023, in Seguin, Tx. He was born January 11, 1939, in San Antonio, TX to Nora Lee (Brice) and John Alexander Dikes. John was a graduate of Brackenridge High School, Class of 1957 in San Antonio. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1957 to 1966. For 38 years he was employed with City Public Service in San Antonio. John served on the Church Council at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion for several years. He and his wife Patricia are currently members of Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin. John was proud to serve as a Gideon, assisting many to receive the word of God through the distribution of the Holy Bible.

John had many interests and hobbies including riding motorcycles in his younger years, coaching YMCA Football, deer hunting and traveling. His most treasured times were spent with family and friends, especially showing hogs with his son and watching his grandson grow up through the years.

John is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years Patricia Ann (Causey) Dikes; son John David Dikes and wife Beth; grandson Kyle Nicholas and wife Sara-Ashley; his beloved dog “Mis Sassy”; brothers-inlaw, Harvey Causey, David McKinley and wife Shirley, Paul Causey, Jesse Causey and wife Pat and Larry Causey and wife Cindy; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will begin on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Cave officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Marion.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, The Gideons International, P. O. Box 736, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-9959.

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.

More Than 70 Percent Of Doctors Say COVID Misinformation Negatively Impacted Patient Health (Bethesda, MD) -- More than 70 percent of doctors say COVID misinformation negatively impacted patients’ health. In a poll by The de Beaumont Foundation and Morning Consult, 72 percent of physicians in the U.S. said misinformation has also made it harder to treat patients with COVID. Close to half of doctors surveyed also said most of the information that they see about COVID is incorrect. And more than 90-percent of the doctors agreed that COVID vaccines are safe and do work.

Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern For Toxic Train Derailment (East Palestine, OH) -- The Justice Department is suing Norfolk Southern in connection to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine [[ pal-uh-steen ]], Ohio, earlier this year. The lawsuit alleges the railway company violated the Clean Water Act for pollutants that were allegedly discharged when a train carrying hazardous material derailed in a fiery crash. It happened near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in February.

Pollen Count Expected To Be High After Abnormally Wet

Winter

(Undated) -- While California’s drought conditions continue to improve after heavy rains pounded the state this winter, spring is now in the air along with pollen. Trees, weeds, grasses, and flowers are already blooming and that brings allergy symptoms including itchy, watery eyes and nose, sneezing and a runny nose. Dr. Don Bucklin, a preventive medicine doctor, says it’s tough to avoid pollen since it travels in the wind but points out that keeping windows shut and using air conditioning in your house and vehicle when the pollen count is high will help a lot. Bucklin says it’s also important to diligently vacuum indoors and replace your furnace filter with a Hepa filter.

Study: Plants Scream When Stressed Or Hurt

(Tel Aviv) -- Scientists say plants make noise when they’re hurt or stressed. Researchers at Israel’s Tel Aviv University said thirsty or stressed plants emit popping sounds that are undetectable to the human ear. The scientists found that plants that are not stressed typically emitted less than one sound per hour, while plants that were dehydrated or injured produced dozens of sounds every hour.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

“Week of the Young Child” Reading Events

The CCSCT Head Start/Early Head Start will have its “Week of the Young Child” Reading Events at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 4 with Vice Principal of Ball Elementary, Ms. Guerra, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 with Seguin City Manager, Steve Parker, and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 with Seguin Police Officer Maresh and K9 Officer Cirix. Seguin Head Start is located at 1575 N. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830294-0143.

Pickleball 101 Clinic The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Pickleball 101 Clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin. The clinic is for ages 18 and older. Players must wear athletic closed-toe shoes. Equipment will not be provided. Online registration is required at www. bit.ly/SeguinPickleballClinic. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830386-0334.

Chamber Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The cost per meal is $25.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. Toastmasters is a place to practice your speech for work or school where friendly people encourage and give tips to help you improve your communication skills. For more information, call Dina at 423-227-9610.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty. org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

Beginning Drawing Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Drawing Class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic drawing techniques. The cost is $30 and supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church continues its Bilingual Holy Week Services with a 7 p.m. Maunday Thursday Service on Thursday, April 6 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

Appraisal District Offices Closure

The Guadalupe Appraisal District offices in Schertz and Seguin will be closed Friday, April 7. and Monday, April 10. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 11.

Chamber of Commerce Office Closure

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday.

City of Seguin Offices and Library Closure

The non-emergency City of Seguin offices and the Seguin Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 7 and will re-open Monday, April 10. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal.

Good Friday Fish Fry

The Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will have a Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 at 409 W. Krezdorn St. in Seguin. Catfish Plates are $13.50 and include fries, coleslaw, and green bean salad. Dine-in and to go plates available. For more information call 830-379-4348.

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20 (a child’s hot dog plate is $5). Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Shriners Children’s and entertainment will be provided by the Shriner Band.

La

Trinidad UMC Good Friday Service

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church continues its Bilingual Holy Week Services with a 7 p.m. Good Friday Service on Friday, April 7 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

La Trinidad UMC Easter Services

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. and an Easter Service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

Crossroads Easter Sunrise Service

The Crossroads Church will have its Easter Sunrise Service from 7 to 8 a.m. Sunday, April 9 at The Gathering Place pavilion, located at 3455 W. US Hwy in Seguin. There will be worship and scripture readings to celebrate the miracle of Easter. For more information, call 830379-7737.

Crossroads “3 Days” Easter Production

The Crossroads Church will present its original production, “3 Days,” at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9 at 3455 W. US Hwy in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-7737.

Resurrection 2023 Event

The Miracle harvest Ministries will have its Resurrection 2023 Event from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Starcke Park Bowl, located in Starcke Park. There will be free burgers, chips, pastries, and hot dogs. There will also be giveaways, raffles, gifts, and fun games for all ages. For more information, call 830-305-4023 or email pastorarevalo@yahoo.com.

Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation will have its 10th Annual Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Pecantown Books & Brews. Register by Monday, April 10 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. The cost is $35 for adults, and the Kids 1 Mile (12 $ under) is $25. For more information and to register, visit: https:// www.grmedfoundation.org/race-to-raise-2023.html. All proceeds benefit the LifeSaver Grant Program, with a portion designated to the General Endowment. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment and materials, and provide support for programs that enhance and advance patient care at GRMC.

Adult Pickleball League

There will be an Adult Pickleball League held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from April 11 through May 16 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin. The league includes four weeks of games and a final Championship Week, played with those of similar skill. Participants must commit to all five weeks of league play. Inclement weather day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. Players must wear athletic closed-toe shoes. Equipment will not be provided. Online registration is required at www.bit.ly/SeguinPickleballLeague. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. Parking will be in the rear of the church and you can enter from N. Moss St. The presenter will be Bob Teweles, who will lead an interactive workshop on the advantages of native plants. There will be a plant/ seed exchange and social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program. For more information visit http://npsot. org/wp/guadalupe/.

Moonlight & Roses

The Seguin Main Street program will have its Moonlight & Roses event at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Memorial Rose Garden. Picnic baskets for two which includes a charcuterie board with cheese, meat, crackers, pickles/ olives, nuts, fresh berries, and a little sweet treat, 2 wine glasses, and a blanket are available for $75. There will also be live music by The Dirty River Jazz Band and the presentation of the 2022 Downtown Awards. To purchase a basket or for more information, call 830-401-2445.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Zonta Scholarships Deadline

The Zonta Club of Seguin will award two (2) non-traditional memorial scholarships to two Guadalupe County Women who qualify. The deadline for applying is Saturday, April 15. For assistance in applying, call 830379-6790. Information and applications are available at https://seguinzonta.org/scholarship-application.

Shoot For Scholarship

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin will have its Shoot For Scholarship from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Moyesway Shooting Sports, located at 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury. Main Event prices are $100 per youth and $125 per adult. Side Event prices are $50 per youth and $60 per adult. There will also be food trucks on site for breakfast and lunch. Pre-register at www.iclays.com.

Needle Weaving Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Needle Weaving Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn five easy stitches you can use to make a beautiful wall hanging. This skill can also be used to make handbags, place mats, pillows and more. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

All-In For Agricultural Education Fundraiser

There will be an All-in For Agricultural Education Fundraiser at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center (The Big Red Barn) on Saturday, April 15. There will be complimentary beverages and snacks. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $300 up to the day of the event. To register and buy online visit https:// texagedu.org, or to buy in person at Westerholm Koehler Insurance, Gift and Gourmet, The Big Red Barn.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Hispanic Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and TAMACC Education Foundation will have its 34th Annual Awards Banquet presentations beginning with a Social Hour at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Seguin Coliseum. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling 830-372-3151.

Hermann Sons Life Seguin Meeting

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin meets every third Wednesday of the month. The social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

Business in the Park 2023

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its

Business in the Park 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in Central Park in Downtown Seguin. There will be food trucks, vendors, and live music.

City of Seguin Spring Clean-up Day

The City of Seguin will have its Spring Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. A proof of residency is required. Accepted items include: junk disposal, scrap metal, appliances (without Freon), a maximum of 10 automobile tires (no larger than 19.5”). Paper shredding will also be available. Items that will not be accepted include: hazardous material or chemicals, brush/limbs, fences, sheds, construction materials or debris, appliances with Freon, tractor-trailer, mower, bike or ATV tires, and no tires from local businesses. For more information, call 830-401-2416 or visit https://bit.ly/SeguinCleanUpDay.

Seguin River 5K Run/Walk

The Seguin Faith Lutheran Church small group, Life Bridge, will have a Seguin River 5k Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Patricia K. Irvine King Pavilion, located at 104 River Dr. East in Seguin. For event details visit www.athleteguild.com/event/seguintx/2023-seguin-5k-river-runwalk. For questions, contact Cody Goetz at SeguinRiverRun@gmail.com.

Festival For Life

The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its Festival For Life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a rock wall, bouncy castles, dunking booth, live music, dessert auction, and more. There will also be burger tickets available pre-sale or at the door.

Rose Painting Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Rose Painting Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the steps to complete your own yellow rose of Texas. Once you learn this technique it can be applied to many other forms of art. The class is for adults and the cost is $40 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser

The Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Plates are $15 and include pulled pork and sausage, sides, dessert and drink. There will be drive through and dine-in available. There will also be a silent auction.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Grain Bin Cafe & Store, located at 121 Dennis Drive in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Seguin Art League High School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will have its High School Art Show Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 for all students in grades 9 through 12. Art will be accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in McKeogh Hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. There is no entry fee

and a prospectus is available at www.seguinartleague. com. Artwork must be ready for display and cannot exceed 36 inches in any direction. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

Texans Reaching Out

The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its “Texans Reaching Out” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Texas Theatre. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a live auction. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the church office, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for which you do not have to be present to win. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s community and international outreach efforts. For more information, call Kelly Follis at 830-463-7549.

Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree The Seguin Kiwanis Club will have its Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in the parking lot adjacent to the First Methodist Church on N. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates of pancakes and sausage are $10 each. This is a drive-thru event and the Navarro Jazz band will be providing live music. Proceeds benefit scholarships, sponsorships, and other community needs.

Earth Day Festival/Spring Trade Day

Seguin’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. Residents can learn how to live a greener lifestyle and how Seguin can become a healthier, more sustainable community. Businesses, schools, organizations, and industries will show how to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. Musical groups will perform in the bandstand and there will be activities for children. There will be over 80 vendors throughout downtown selling crafts, jewelry, food, clothes, toys, and more.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Symphonie Fantastique,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April. 30 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, and John Henry Crawford, cello.

May

Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 18th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy from Saturday, June 10 to Friday, June 16. SAYLA is for Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year. The application deadline is Thursday, May 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber.com/ seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla.

Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mental Health Conversations

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, NAMI Guadalupe County, and the Seguin Public Library will offer, “From Darkness to Light: Stories and Conversations about Mental Health,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with mental illness and recovery.

Beginning Water Color Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Water Color Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic watercolor techniques. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. in Geronimo.

June

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

July

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

August

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http://txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http://txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

September

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

October

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NOVEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Ongoing Community Calendar Items

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply

and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www. heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

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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Ask the Master GARDENERS

Q: What is the plant that is all over my yard? When I walk past it, the leaves stick to the legs of my pants. Should I use weed killer on it?

A: T his is a question that comes up every year. Galium aparine, an annual in the Madder family, has many nicknames, including Sticky Weed, Sticky Willy, Velcro Plant, Cleavers, Goosegrass, and Catchweed Bedstraw. It is native throughout North America. Do try to pull it all up because you don’t want the seeds to form. Luckily the plant can be pulled out of the ground quite easily by hand. I already have gathered two large piles of plants. Weed killer does not need to be used.

Another question that comes up this time of year is whether or not to use a weed and feed product on your lawn. Doug Welsh, Extension Horticulturist, assures us that we should not do this because the timing for fertilizers is not the same as the timing for herbicides. He says that pre-emergent herbicides for summer weeds should be applied in late winter (February), and spring lawn fertilizers should be applied in mid-spring after you have mowed the lawn twice and it is actively growing.

Q: When can I move my plumaria and other plants back outside?

A: I have not moved mine yet, but will probably do so quite soon. I normally let my Phalaenopsis orchids spend the summer on the back porch (mainly to save having to use my grow light), but I want to enjoy

their blooms in my house a little longer. I notice that my neighbors already have their potted plants back outside. Make sure that the foliage on your plants doesn’t sunscald. Now is a good time to fertilize your potted outdoor plants.

Q: What vegetable gardening chores should I be doing now?

A: Fertilize your vegetable plants. Check your garden daily for pests and other problems. If your fruit trees have too much fruit, it is best to thin the young fruit to allow the remaining ones to grow bigger. Otherwise, as happened to me last year, all the heavy pears can cause the limb to bend or break.

Q: I’ve been told to buy produce in the store when it is in season in Texas. What produce is harvested in April and is available in local markets?

A: Many local vegetables and fruits are available in April: green beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, greens, onions, peaches and strawberries. Grapefruit and oranges are also probably still available. Look forward to May when much more produce comes into season.

FYI: Don’t forget to keep your bird baths full. And remember, don’t mow down your bluebonnets and other wildflowers when they finish blooming. Let them go to seed. Your lawn may look a little ragged but you will have many more plants next year.

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 830-379-1972 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.

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