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Local steel mill builds new COVID-19 testing booth By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

that usually it is one to two people that go out just to swab one patient so that is really two sets of gear for every single patient and like she mentioned, we are trying to conserve that for when we have a surge or when there is in-patients that require multiple PPE changes throughout a 12 hour shift or 24 hour day. In practice, in theory, we want to be able to coordinate those tests and the patients that are stable and able to walk and present to basically the isolation testing booth, we will let themselves present. We will already be there just in a surgical mask and gloves within the glove system and that takes away the bonnet, the goggles, the isolation gown, the booties so really, we could test it from five patients a day up to 25 patients a day so that saves multiple sets of PPE every single day once we put that into practice," said Patek.

(Seguin) -- A group of steel makers has come to rescue of the ER staff at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, GRMC officials say CMC Steel Texas employees, last week, quickly mobilized into action presenting the hospital with a much safer and effective way to not only test patients but to also cut down on the amount of personal protective equipment that was being used to conduct a single test. Tasha Montez, CEO of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Group, says without hesitation, the local steel plant answered the hospital's call for the design and construction of a new COVID-19 testing booth. Montez says news coverage of a similar booth that was built for patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston prompted her call to the local steel mill. 'We've had a relationship with Bill Vanderwaal (director of mill operations) at CMC for many years. He's been real instrumental and extremely helpful in getting us some safety glasses for our ER staff, asking us if we need any n95s

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or any other items so I had forwarded that video to him I believe Friday morning and I asked him, I said is there any way that you guys could do anything like that and within five minutes, he said, 'I've got my guys around. We are going to look at it and I'll let you know.' So, they were able to deliver that booth at the end of the

day so about 10 hours later, they delivered it. They took the initiative to call Brigham Young Hospital and asked what the dimensions where, how everything was set up and they got to it and built that thing in a day for us," said Montez. Nicole Patek, GRMC's executive director of emergency services,

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says cutting down on the waste of proper protective equipment (PPE) is key to ensuring any hospital's ability to remain prepared and ready to combat any surge during this pandemic. "We are doing the drive-thru testing that is coordinated through their physician and each time that means

Patek says the testing booth is made out of plexiglass and of course, steel. She says the product is the result of the many talents of those employed at CMC. Patek says this latest gift is just another example of how this community continues to come together. SEE CMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BOOTH, PAGE 2

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Seguin ISD students must now be present during meal pickup or show proper documentation

Those items include an official letter or email from school listing the children enrolled; an individual student's report card; the attendance record from the parent portal (available on the school's website); birth certificates for children not in school and or student ID cards. Again, if students are not in the car during meal pickup, parents/guardians can present one of these items for each student meal needed. District officials say the Seguin ISD does not need a copy, so parents can reuse their documents each day. These documents can be presented for any child from any school district, not just from the Seguin ISD. Parents are reminded that they may only visit one site for meals each day.

(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD today is announcing a major change to its Grab & Go Meal Program. Seguin ISD officials say parents pulling up to one of the meal locations must now have their child, the student, present with them. This new rule is to be in compliance with new free meal guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In order to ensure program integrity, the Texas Department of Agriculture is requiring that one of the following items be presented at meal pickup when the student is not present.

Additionally, the TDA and the USDA have also clarified expectations for weekend meal service. The free meal program is designed to feed students who would normally have access to meals during regular school days. Therefore, based upon this guideline, Seguin ISD can no longer provide free weekend meals beginning today. Government assistance programs such as SNAP are available for parents and other adults. These programs provide public assistance benefits through an application process. Individuals can receive more information and complete an online application for programs (including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid) by going to www.yourtexasbenefits.com, or by calling 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905.

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CMC helps GRMC conserve protective gear CMC BOOTH, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "The ER team and the facility are so thankful and amazed of the community support that we have received. It's gone to small things like coffee all the way up to this testing booth and that means so much to the ER team that is on the front line everyday taking care of these patients. It really did warm our heart. We were so thankful," said Patek. The design behind the testing booth in Boston reportedly came from a concept that was initially put into use in South Korea. Like Seguin, other communities across the country have also inquired about the booth. However, thanks to CMC's quick response, GRMC is probably among only a handful of medical centers to already have a booth constructed and in place. Once the details of the testing booth are hammered out, then Patek says the booth will then begin welcoming patients.

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Seguin ISD works to keep kids locked into learning By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- With the return of school not anticipated until May 4, the Seguin ISD is turning the wheels even more by making sure kids are being given every opportunity to learn while at home. If anything, families and their students have been getting first hand lessons in apps and other technology aides such as Google Classroom, Istation and Zoom. Seguin ISD officials say this week, they are working to make sure parents are partnering up with teachers to either tackle coursework online or through paper packets that are now available at each campus. Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, says during the Seguin ISD's latest school board meeting, Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez

was encouraged by what he has already seen and was hopeful to implement even more learning opportunities. "Dr. Gutierrez also went over some of the distance learning initiative opportunities that were created for our students. Our principals, our teachers have been busy working and maintaining that instructional focus with our students. We have been able to do this by providing online learning opportunities for our students, deploying Chrome Books and iPads for students over the past couple of weeks to make sure that they have the necessary materials to go online and do their lessons and in some cases, providing paper packets in which students can work off of and turn in," said Hoffmann. Hoffmann says work being issued is important for every child's own individual growth and says the distance learning coursework will help make that

transition back to school even easier. "We are encouraging our parents to keep their children engaged, to keep their children learning. As a school system, we are obligated to provide that education and that resource and that opportunity for all of our students. These times are uncharted for us as well as for our families but that being said, we want our parents to work with their kids if they possibly can and ensure that they are doing their school work. I mean that's the obligation and that's the expectation is that our students will work on these lessons as much as feasible and try to keep that course work going so should we return on May 4 and that day comes see our children back at our schools, then we don't have a bunch of our students who are behind in their work. So, essentially, this is going to keep them on par and ready for when we return to school," said Hoffmann. See LEARN, page 3

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Parents encouraged to ensure learning at home their questions or concerns and within an hour, an appropriate staff member will return the call to provide that assistance.

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Hoffmann says the district understands that not all parents are home during the day. He says that's why it is important that parents of all grade level students check in and make sure they are in contact with their child's teachers.

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"Really, what we are stressing is that the work that these The Seguin ISD also students are doing, recently purchased they will receive Students in Debora Rideaux’s first grade class at Rodriguez Elementary School are getting school supplies, credit for it so it's hands on lessons in technology as they participate in this Zoom (video conference) reading bagged them and important that they session. Rideaux is one of the hundreds of teachers across the Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD and make them Marion ISD who are actively hosting remote learning opportunities while schools are closed. will remain engaged and available to students work closely with families through the Every Matador this Wednesday at the seven their teachers, email their teachers, Matters Helpline. District officials say campus meal locations from 11:30 email their principals and because the the hotline is a support service program a.m. to 1 p.m. Bags will be teachers miss them and teachers want to for students who may need counseling available while supplies last. One be teaching these kids and they are more services, academic help or special bag per Seguin ISD student will be than happy to be doing this to help education assistance during the provided. Meal locations are Ball support their students," said Hoffmann. extended closure. The Helpline number Early Childhood Center, Jefferson, To better assist its parents, the Seguin ISD continues to be there for its

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SCAC Senior Spring Sport Recognition and Reflection - Baseball (Lawrenceville, Ga.) - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference is recognizing and honoring all of its senior spring sport student-athletes who had their final seasons cut short by the COVID-19 outbreak.

This installment turns the spotlight on senior baseball players. Represented among these 57 student-athletes are:

After the NCAA made the unprecedented decision on Thursday, March 12 to cancel all winter and spring championships due to the coronavirus pandemic, the SCAC Presidents Council decided to indefinitely suspend all regular season conference and non-conference competition. Although the league held out hope that by only suspeding play a window of opportunity may present itself for an abbreviated spring season with some form of tournament play the following month, with the virus continuing to spread throughout the country which has caused campuses who had originally hoped to remain open to close for the semester, the 2020 athletics season has effectively ended for over a thousand of the league's spring sport studentadvantage of a blanket waiver that would grant an athletes along with the careers of 100+ seniors. additional season of participation, the SCAC office is honoring and recognizing all of its spring sport senior Though some of the league's student-athletes may take student athletes.

55 SCAC All-Academic selections 1 CoSIDA Academic All-District selection 1 SCAC All-Sportsmanship selection 16 All-SCAC First Team selections 7 All-SCAC Second Team selection 1 SCAC Pitcher-of-the-Year 1 SCAC Freshman-of-the-Year 10 D3baseball All-Region selections 9 ABCA All-Region selections 2 D3baseball All-American selections 1 ABCA All-American selection 1 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove recipient 13 SCAC Championship titles 5 SCAC All-Tournament selections 21 NCAA Tournament appearances 1 NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team selection The nine Texas Lutheran seniors on the list include Gavin Baker, Spencer Brandt, Tyler Cauley, Austin Colon, Nick Gardoni, Corey Golan, Derek Guevara, Wyatt Ward, and Landon Weatherly.

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Nick Gardoni "My favorite memory was watching Tyler Cauley, Tyler Post, and Spencer Brandt hit back to back to back home runs and being able to ball with my bros!"

Corey Golan "Beating Trinity in a double header my junior year."

Landon Weatherly "Going to the College World Series."

The Texas Lutheran baseball program's 2020 seniors

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Vital Statistics Betty attended Durham Business College after high school and then worked for a time at Farmers Insurance. She then dedicated most of her time raising eight children, learning to sew and baking cookies and cakes for family and friends. Betty also ran an in-home daycare for several years and substitute taught at St. James Catholic School and Seguin ISD. Betty spent many years as a member of Kingsbury Baptist Church in Kingsbury, Texas.

Betty Jo Dailey Betty Jo Dailey, age 79, of Seguin passed away at home on April 2, 2020. Betty Jo was born on May 23, 1940, in Austin, Texas, to Helen (Schoedel) and Otway B. Sherrill. Betty was a graduate of Austin High School in Austin, Texas. She married William (Dub) Dailey, Jr., on October 10, 1958, in Austin, Texas.

Sherrill and wife Vicki, Donnie Sherrill and Mike Sherrill. At this time, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, private graveside services will be held at the Joseph J. Manor Cemetery in Webberville, Texas, with a memorial service to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Jeanette Betty is preceded in death by her Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd., Seguin, parents. Survivors include her husband Texas, 78155. of 61 years, Dub Dailey, and eight children: daughter Debbie Dailey; son Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Keith Dailey and wife Maggie; daughter Donna Sumners and husband David; Elara Caring Group Hospice. daughter Cindy Krueger and husband Friends and family are encouraged to Greg; daughter Kim Dailey; son Kevin the guestbook at Dailey and wife Judy; son Craig Dailey sign www.treshewell.com. and wife Kristen; and daughter Deanna Dailey and partner Scott Arnhamn; along with (18) grandchildren and (15) Arrangements under the direction of great-grandchildren. She is also Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., survived by her brothers: Ronnie Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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The St. Andrews Episcopal Church will celebrate Holy Week at 10:30 a.m. each The McQueeney Baptist Church has canceled its Open Car Show scheduled for day this week. There will be Morning Prayer Tuesday and Wednesday. There will Saturday, April 18. For more information call 210-265-9200 or 830-557-5532. be Morning Prayer and Stripping of the Altar Thursday, April 9, Good Friday and

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Stations of the Cross Friday, April 10, Holy Saturday, Saturday, April 11, and a The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, Live Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12. dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Lenten Season at Grace Lutheran The Grace Lutheran Church will observe the season of Lent with the theme, "Eyes on Jesus," at 7 p.m. every Wednesday until Holy Week.

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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.

The Immaculate Conception Church has postponed its Rummage and Bake Sale To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or scheduled Saturday, April 18 at 213 N. Barnett St. in Marion until further notice. drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event. For more information call 618-977-4474.

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Cancellation The School Tours that were scheduled for the month of April at the Big Red Barn have been canceled. Complimentary To-go Senior Citizen Meal The Seguin Silver Center will be serving a complimentary to-go meal to any senior citizen who requests one Monday through Friday through April 10. To request a meal, call 830-3036612. The Silver Center also offers a full menu online at silvercenterseguin.com for anyone who wants a meal delivered to your place of business. Call for delivery meal menu and rates at 830-303-6612. Seguin Public Library Closure/Curbside Service The Seguin Public Library is now closed until further notice. Patrons are encouraged to utilize online resources and services during this time. A curbside pickup is now available from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Monday through Friday. Visit seguin.biblionix.com/catalog/. For more information call 830-401-2422 or text 830-549-4698 or visit library@seguintexas.gov.

RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Anger Management classes via webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System, CPS, Parole and Probation. For more information call 830-303-9225, 830491-1384, email seguinrapps@gmail.com or visit seguinrappsorg.org. City Meetings All meetings of City Boards and Commissions have been cancelled until further notice. City Council and Planning & Zoning will continue meeting as scheduled. Municipal Court Cancellations All trials and court hearings at Seguin Municipal Court have been cancelled through the end of the month.

City Parks Restroom Closure and Easter Closure All parks and trails remain open to the public for the time being, however, all public restrooms in the parks are closed until further notice. All City parks will be closed Easter Weekend to City’s Utility Billing Office Closes comply with CDC recommendations of gatherings of 50 or more people. to Public The City’s Utility Billing Office is closed to the public. Customers can Splash Pad Closure send payments in the mail, pay at the The Splash Pad at Park West is closed drive-thru window at City Hall, use the until further noticed. drop box located in the overflow parking lot across from City Hall on Seguin Events Complex Closure Mountain Street, set up an automatic All bookings at the Seguin Coliseum bank draft, utilize the City Hub and the Fairgrounds facilities are customer portal online at www.seguintexas.gov., or pay over the suspended until further notice. phone by calling 830-401-2460. Customers will receive full refunds for Service and convenience fees are also all facility bookings impacted the being temporarily waived at this time. public health emergency.

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Elks Bingo Cancellation Seguin's Got Real Talent The Seguin Elks Lodge has cancelled Postponed all of it Bingo sessions. The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin Class of Golf Pro Shop Relocation The Starcke Park Golf Course Pro 2020 has postponed its fundraising Shop operations have temporarily re- event, Seguin's Got Real Talent, from located to the Parks & Recreation 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at building located at 600 River Drive the Seguin Coliseum to a date to be West in Max Starcke Park. The golf determined. The winner will receive course will remain open for the time being. For more information call 830- $1,000. For applications, rules, and ticket sales visit 401-2490. www.seguinchamber.com, For more Sports Leagues information call 830-608-4578, or Seguin Little League, Seguin Youth e m a i l Soccer League, the All Youth Sports League and the Seguin Volleyball SeguinsGotRealTalent@gmail.com. League are suspending all games until further notice. NARFE MEETING Cancellations Relay for Life Kick Off Event The Relay for Life Kick Off Event The NARFE Chapter 672 April scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at meetings scheduled for April 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Kirby's Korner has been canceled. Comal County Senior Citizens Center Zonta Non-Traditional in New Braunfels and from 6:15 to Scholarships The Zonta Club of Seguin is accepting 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Casa Garcia's in applications for its two Non- New Braunfels have been cancelled. Traditional Scholarships for students who permanently reside in Guadalupe Spring Clean-Up Day Cancelled County through Wednesday, April 15. The City of Seguin Clean-Up Day To obtain an application and more scheduled for Saturday, April 18 has information visit www.seguinzonta.org/Scholarship_Ap been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For questions call 830-401plication.html. 2416. Hispanic Chamber Power Luncheon Postponement The Seguin Hispanic Chamber's Flapjack Jamboree & Silent Annual Men and Women's Power Auction Luncheon has been rescheduled with a The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have tentative date of Thursday, April 16. its 62nd Annual Flapjack Jamboree & The luncheon will pay tribute to a Silent Auction from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. group of men and women for their Saturday, April 18 at the Columbus service and leadership in the Seguin community. Tickets are $10 and are Club of Seguin, located at 1015 S. available at the Hispanic Chamber Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $7. office, located at 971 W. Court St. in Proceeds benefit the children of the Seguin. Tickets will also be available Seguin community. at the door. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE

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Relay for Life The 2020 Relay for Life of Guadalupe County scheduled for April 18 at the El Fiesta Ballroom in Seguin has been canceled.

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NARFE Chapter 762 Luncheon The NARFE Chapter 762 will have its Luncheon from 11:15 to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15 at the Golden Corral, located at 1042 IH-35 (Service Rd) in New Braunfels. Make reservations by Tractor Pull Cancellation The Big Red Barn has canceled its Wednesday, May 13 with Alice Pullin Tractor Pull for Saturday, April 18 at 390 by calling 760-390-4482. Cordova Rd. in Seguin. For more information call 830-379-0933. Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Marion Library Medicare Counseling will have its Connecting Tejanos with There will be Medicare Counseling their Past and their Future Lecture provided by a Certified Benefits Series: "Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)!," Counselor from the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) from 4 to 7 with Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, at 10 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Teatro's the Marion Community Library. Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. Registration is required by calling 830- New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For 491-5767 more information visit or emailing jscarlett@AACOG.com. www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-4010232 or email New Braunfels Area Car Club teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. Swap Meet The New Braunfels Area Car Club has canceled its 28th Annual Swap Meet Badges, Bikes and Tykes scheduled for Friday, April 24 through The City of Seguin Police Department Sunday, April 26 at the Comal County Fairgrounds, located at 801 E. Common will have its free 2020 Badges, Bikes, St. in New Braunfels. For more and Tykes event from 11 a.m. to 2 information call 830-708-1372. p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Starcke Park Large Pavilion. There will be Just 4 Kids Fishin' Day provided, games, prizes, bike The 7th Annual Just 4 Kids Fishin' Day lunch raffles, face painting, music, and will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center. For more. more information and to register visit www.seguinolc.org. Summer Day Camp Registration The City of Seguin Parks and Teatro's Annual Recital The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will Recreation Summer Day Camp have its 38th Annual Recital featuring the program registration is now open. The Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and cost is $85 per week with a $25 Mariachi Juan Seguin at 7 p.m. Friday, registration fee. The camp runs from May 1 at Jackson Auditorium on the 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 1 through campus of Texas Lutheran University. July 31 at A.J. Briesemeister Middle For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-401- School. For more information call 0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. 830-401-2480.

Seguin Volleyball Summer League Fees are due for the Seguin Volleyball Association Summer League from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21 at Seguin Print Shop, located at 410 E. Court St. in Seguin. The leagues begin Monday, June 1. Team fees are $100 per team per league and $14.75 per person for residents and $15.75 per player for non-resident players. A meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 in Midway Hall (Hall of Fame) at the Seguin Events Center.

Poker Tournament Fundraiser The Big Red Barn will have a Poker Tournament Fundraiser at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Aug. 12 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtourn ament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933. Seguin Volleyball Fall League Fees are due for the Seguin Volleyball Association Summer League from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Thursday, Aug. 27 at Seguin Print Shop, located at 410 E. Court St. in Seguin. The leagues begin Wednesday, Sept. 9. Team fees are $100 per team per league and $14.75 per person for residents and $15.75 per player for non-resident players. A meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Midway Hall (Hall of Fame) at the Seguin Events Center.

Cinderella Ball The Seguin Police Department will presents its 101th Annual Cinderella Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin Event Complex (Coliseum). There will be a fatherdaughter dance open to all ages, dinner, red carpet experience, optional VIP valet parking, and horse carriage rides. The cost is $45 per couple and $10 for each additional princess. Tickets are available at the Seguin PD or by visiting www.seguinpd.tix.com. For more information call 830-401- Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun 2386. Run/Walk Rescheduled The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd Annual Young Marines/SS American Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Springs Park. Memorial Concert Fundraiser There will be a concert "Soldiers For more information visit the Songs & Voices," featuring Scotty Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, Alexander and special guest, Rio call 830-379-8033, or email Russell, from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, marvel.maddox@gmail.com. June 27 at the Lazy U Ranch located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Volunteers Needed Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe Valley The Precious Life Services is Young Marines and the SS American recruiting volunteers to help with Memorial. Tickets are $25 and free to training classes, fundraising, event all active duty with military ID. For planning, and coordinating. To more information visit volunteer, call 830-372-5980. www.ssamemorial.org. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE

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Home and Garden &Garden Home 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 The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin. Q: I am spending a lot of time in my garden during these trying times. What is the most important job I should be doing? A: In my yard, at least, pulling weeds is the most important because we need to keep the weeds from going to seed. If they are in the lawn, you can mow. After that lovely rain we had, weeds are easily pulled in my heavily mulched flower bed. However, I had completely ignored my milkweed bed and am spending several days getting it into shape. Another job is fertilizing your vegetable plants and keeping pests out of the vegetable garden. In early and mid-April, Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac suggests sowing a second and third planting of beans. If your fruit trees have set, thin the branches that have too many. Many houseplants can now be moved on the porch for the summer. My plumaria which I moved outside from my garage are already starting to leaf out. When your annuals, perennials, and roses have dead blossoms, remove them so the plant will continue blooming. If you had trees or shrubs that bloomed this spring, prune them if they need it. By now, all of your shrubs should have been pruned. Mine have (except for one rose that I keep forgetting about until I walk around the house and see it still unpruned).

Q: What herbs can we plant now? A: Check your stored seed to see what you have available. Basil does really well here. I planted a pot by my front door and another pot by my tomatoes. Basil is one of the easiest to grow, and likes full sun. I found a couple of packets of chives in my seed box. This is another herb for full sun or partial shade. Plus it makes a very pretty plant. My dill did not come up this year. I put in more seeds yesterday, but it may be too late. Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida) is a lovely little plant (24 inches tall, 18 inches wide) with yellow flowers and leaves that taste like licorice. Another nice plant is Mexican oregano (24 tall and 36 inches wide) with pink flowers. Other easy growing herbs are the different types of mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet bay laurel and thyme. Since everyone is doing more cooking right now, I will pass along some conversions: one tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of crumbled dry herbs, or one-fourth to one-half teaspoon of ground herbs. Some herbs can be frozen: basil, chives, dill and mint. In the past, I have frozen fresh washed mint in ice cubes for my iced tea.

Q: How do I get rid of grass burs and bur clover? A: You need to be very proactive in pulling up these plants. After starting years ago with a back yard full of grass burs, I now have none. But this means every day checking and pulling. I am not so good with the bur clover. In fact, it is bad this year. However, pulling the plant before too many seeds ripen makes a big difference eventually. On the plus side, bur clover is a nitrogen fixer and has been used as a forage crop in the Mediterranean.