SDN: April 28, 2023

Flapjack Jamboree celebrates 65th anniversary

Pancake breakfast, raffle to be held this Saturday

(Seguin) -- You might want to leave breakfast up to the Kiwanis this weekend. The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will be hosting its 65th Annual Flapjack Jamboree on Saturday in the First Methodist Church parking lot.

Club President Amanda Dasher says thanks to its members, the Flapjack Jamboree is not only the group’s largest fundraiser of the year but one of the longest-running community fundraisers in the area.

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WEEKEND EDITION

Race to Raise 5K set to start on lawn of local bookstore

Sign-up still available for annual event

(Seguin) -- Sign-up is still available for this year’s 10th annual Race to Raise 5K Run and Walk hosted by the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. Executive Director Elaine Bennett says not only is the group excited about hosting the start and finish lines at Pecantown Books & Brews but it is also excited about welcoming one of its largest groups of participants.

“Our numbers are coming back from COVID which I think every race has suffered through that but last year, we had 149 runners and this year, we are over 200 that are registered. So, everything is going back to the pre-COVID and we are excited about that and if people still want to register, it’s not too late. You just

go to athleteguild.com,” said Bennett.

The 5K will lead participants throughout the heart of the city with the route traveling through the Glen Cove subdivision. Bennett says runners and walkers will then return to Pecantown for a morning of food and music.

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Don’t Miss Earth Day in Downtown Seguin Next Weekend!

Special by Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street and CVB director

(Seguin) -- Make your plans to go green at Seguin’s Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Days next Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Central Park. The spring festival is returning to downtown packed with shopping, education, crafts, and more.

The event will feature over 20 exhibitors educating the community on green living. Activities will include plant sales, demonstrations on water quality, planting seeds, education on electric vehicles, and more. Seguin Animal Services and ARF will be in the park to help pets find their FURever homes as well.

“The Earth Day Festival is fun for the whole family, there are craft projects for the kids and shopping and demonstrations for the adults,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “We have some new exhibitors this year that we are glad to have joining us, including Jiles Solar Power to educate how to reduce your energy bill, increase your home value all while benefiting the environment and Artable Curiosities who will be discussing reuse of household items for art and other purposes.”

The festival also includes the Earth Day Passport. Visitors can use the passport to visit with the exhibitors.

Once completed, passports can be turned in for a bag of goodies and educational information.

In addition to the Earth Day exhibitors, there will be 80 Trade Day vendors set up around Central Park selling yard décor, jewelry, home goods, art, food, and more. Our vendors always bring a variety of wonderful products perfect for gifting. Earth Day, pg. 3

High school juniors, seniors encouraged to sign-up for summer experience SAYLA application deadline slated for Monday

(Seguin) -- What better way than to spend a week of your summer learning more about the community in which you live? The deadline is fast approaching for area high school juniors and seniors who would like to participate in the 18th annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA).

The non-profit group which operates under the umbrella of the

for its next batch of

participants. The week of tours, presentations and service projects is being planned for June 10-16.

Encouraging his peers to get their applications in by this Monday afternoon is Klein Vickers, a Seguin High School senior who experienced the program last year. Vickers says in addition to an overnight trip, youth get to make new friends and meet new people. SAYLA, pg. 4

Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is looking

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Pamcakes, continued.

“Something that is super unique about our Flapjack Jamboree is we do have one of our members Ed Engelhardt. He’s been in the Kiwanis Club for over 50 years. He’s been flipping pancakes and sausages for over 50 years. So, it’s all of us coming together and just waking up at 5 a.m. to be out there to actually give out that meal and prepare it ourselves,” said Dasher.

Dasher says what makes it even more special is that breakfast is served hot off the griddle and is delivered straight into your vehicle.

“It will start at 6 a.m. It’s a drive-thru service. We will have two drive-thrus that will be operating and the plate is $10. You get two big pancakes, two sausages, and then your choice of orange juice or water. We will also have the Navarro Jazz Band out there performing so people are more than welcome to pull up their car, take a seat, and listen to that while they eat,” said Dasher.

In addition to its pancake breakfast, Dasher says folks will also get the chance to snag one of the great prizes in this year’s raffle.

“Our first raffle item is from Lions Den (Art) Collective. Tattoo artist Jeremiah Camacho has gifted us a $150 gift card for a tattoo. We have another raffle item that was sponsored by the Burnt Bean and the Sweet Spot. It’s a $100 gift card to Burnt Bean and then $50 to the Sweet Spot and they are collected at The Backyard. Our third raffle item was donated by Healing Hands Chiropractic. It is a Michael Kors crossbody bag. Our fourth item is a Blackstone grill. I believe it’s a 20-inch griddle to cook up on and the accessories for it and then our last item is sponsored by the Law Office of Ruben James Reyes and Oehlke CPA, it is a 60-inch TV and sound bar,” said Dasher.

The breakfast meal will be served until 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Raffle or Flapjack tickets can be purchased from any club member or on the morning of the event. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Winners will be drawn on Facebook Live immediately following the event. The First Methodist Church is located at 710 N. Austin St.

5K, continued.

“We are going to have Whataburger there for the finishers along with CY distillery providing pickle shots and Pecantown Books and Brews will be providing a token to choose whatever beverage you would like at their business and we are also going to have a live band called Texas Thorns and if you’ve ever been in our rehab department and you’ve been under the care of Jim Abbott well this is his band and so we are super excited to have a live band and have one of our employees participate in providing his band so super excited about that,” said Bennett.

The event is open to both adults and children. Registration on Friday is $45 for adults and $50 on the day of the race. Registration for children is $25.

Bennett says proceeds will go toward the purchase of equipment and materials that enhance and advance the overall patient care experience at the local hospital. Plus, a portion of those proceeds will be designated to the foundation’s general endowment fund.

“Life Saver Grants are pieces of equipment or software that are unbudgeted items that come from department manager needs and it ranges anywhere from a CPR machine to blanket warmers, dolls for our SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Department -- it just really varies and we get our ideas from the department managers. Anything that they are writing for, it will advance or enhance patient care at GRMC,” said Bennett.

Also helping to make these life-saver grants possible are the many generous donors that Bennett says have helped in hosting this event. Those unable to attend the 5K but who would still like to support the foundation are encouraged to become a “Sleep In” supporter for just $35. Those wishing to give are asked to contact the foundation at 830-401-1385 or email foundatoin@grmedcenter.com.

The 5K run/walk gets underway at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pecantown. The business is located at 212 S. Camp St.

Earth Day, continued.

Thank you to the generous sponsors who helped make Seguin’s Earth Day Festival a success –including Caterpillar, Inc., Jiles Solar Power, Post Oak Landfill – Waste Connections, GVEC, Guadalupe County Native Plant Society of Texas, Codeman Landscaping, Independent Norwex Consultant, Debbie Rhodes, and the City of Seguin.

Before coming to the Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Day, participate in Guadalupe Regional

Medical Foundation’s Race to Raise 5K that starts and ends at Pecantown Books & Brews. Register for the run at https://www. grmedfoundation.org/raceto-raise-2023.html.

For more information on Earth Day, the Race to Raise, and other event happening on Saturday, April 29, visit www.visitseguin.com.

SAYLA, continued.

"It's just a really neat program to do. You get to learn a lot about what's in Seguin and what's happening. You see places that you might have seen like just driving around Seguin and you've always wondered what it is and you end up going to it and finding what it is about and finding out a lot about Seguin," said Vickers.

SAYLA President Maria Castilleja is also encouraging those who have their applications ready to go to also not forget about Monday's deadline.

"I think most of the students these days, right now it's STAAR. Their head is there. I get it. This is a great opportunity throughout the summer for a week to quote-unquote get rid of your kids, to get them off the couches and give them some leadership skills. So, the urgency of 'hey, let's turn these applications in -- they are probably in your desk, backpack crumbled up -- I can iron them out. Let's get them in," said Castilleja.

The invitation to join the experience is open to any junior or senior student in Guadalupe County. A link to the application can be found on the chamber's Facebook page. Those interested may also contact the chamber at 830-3796382. The deadline for those applications is 5 p.m. Monday.

Seguin, Navarro and Marion Student-Athletes to Compete at Regional Track Meets

(San Antonio) -- A number of Seguin Matadors will compete at the Class 5A Region IV meet at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio this Friday and Saturday.

Daisha Shular will compete in the girls long jump.

Arianna Shular and Leah Brown will compete in the girls triple jump.

In the boys triple jump, Kayden Holz will represent the Matadors.

Garrett Machado will compete in the 800 meters.

Holz, Nik Henry, Ocean Moreno and Elliot Weaver will compete in the 4X100 and 4X200 relays.

Henry will also compete in the 100 meters. And Christian Ramirez will compete in the wheel-chair shot put.

(Kingsville) -- The Navarro Panthers will be represented at the Class 4A Region IV meet at

Texas A&M-Kingsville Friday and Saturday. For the Navarro girls: Vanessa Garcia will compete in the 400 meter dash.

Ryan Hepp will compete in the 300 meter hurdles.

LeAnne Rogriguez will compete in the girls high jump.

In the 1600 meters, Lilia Flo will represent the Navarro girls track team while Ethan Luu will represent the boys team. Luu will also compete in the 3200 meters.

Also for the Navarro boys track team: Mason Tate will compete in the triple jump. Rylan Ward will compete in the long jump and the high jump.

And the group of Caleb Garcia, Xavier Cropper, Jacob Gilbert and Gabe Rangel will represent the Panthers in the mile relay.

(Seguin) -- And the Class 3A Region IV meet

takes place at Seguin Matador Stadium on Friday and Saturday and there will be plenty of Marion track athletes there.

For the boys:

Michael Purcell and Kade Murdoch will compete in the discus.

Kenneth Erwin will compete in the Shot Put.

Chase Hallmark will represent Marion in the triple jump and 4X400 relay.

Gavin Soeftje is in the 800 meters and the 4X400. Aiden Rios and Dominic Castellanos round out the Bulldog 4X400 relay team.

Marion girls competing in the Seguin regional meet are:

Kamryn Garza, Ellie Parker, Kylie Balderas, Jaida Rideaux, Preslee Wiggins are a part of the 4X200 team.

Maggie Rudisaile and Kaitlyn Rackley is competing in the pole vault.

And Sarah Cook is representing the Lady Bulldogs in the shot put.

Chris Austin

Sandra (Sandi) Ann Leibenguth Lankford was one of the most beautiful, strong loving and caring persons anyone would ever want to know. She was loved and cherished by a large number of family and friends.

Sandi passed away peacefully after years of suffering with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis on the 21st day of April, 2023, in the 77” year of her age. Her lovinghusband Roy was with her until her final breath.

“A Soul prepared needs no delays

The Summons comes the Saint obeys Swift was her flight, and short the road She closed her eyes and saw her God.”

Sandi was born on September 10, 1945, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. She was the first of two children born to her parents, Foster John Leibenguth and Fern Elizabeth Wertman Leibenguth. Her parents divorced in about 1952 and Fern later married Frank Derrill Banks who Sandi always considered her Dad. Fern and Derrill then had two additional children to add to the family. Derrill was in the Air Force, so the family moved around. They were stationed in Illinois where Sandi graduated from Mascoutah High School, in 1963. They were later stationed in Washington DC where Sandi began her Civil Service career. The family finally all moved to San Antonio, where she continued her career at Lackland AFB as a Clerk Typist Supervisor.

After meeting at The Golden Stallion Dance Hall in San Antonio in May of 1971, Roy and Sandi were married by Reverend Harold Zirkel at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on February 18, 1972, and then honeymooned in Cloudcroft, NM. From the beginning to the end, Roy called Sandi “Babe” and Sandi calledRoy “Babe”.

Sandi continued to work for 10 years at Lackland AFB until she eventually had to retire due to medical reasons in 1975. At this time, she began taking college classes at SAC to increase her knowledge and education. In 1979, Sandi and Roy moved to Seguin where they built a little house, started a farm and Roy began working for Motorola. At this point, she volunteered for 20 years with her favorite cohort, Dorine Volmer as a Pink Lady and Front Desk Receptionist for Guadalupe Valley Hospital. They had a lot of fun together. After the hospital, Sandi took painting lessons before she started taking Tai Chi lessons. She eventually earned a teaching certificate and began teaching Tai Chi at the Guadalupe Reginal Wellness Center until she was physically incapable of the strain of teaching. Even then she continued with her love of Tai Chi until Covid shut things down. After teaching Tai Chi, Sandi decided she needed something to do in her spare time,

so she started taking Guitar lessons at Dellview Music Center in San Antonio. She took Dobro and Electric Lap Steel Guitar lessons from Don Pack and Denny Mathis for many years loving every minute and every note of music. That was one of her favorite experiences. She loved music. What a wonderful time she had there making music and meeting the local legends of country music.

Roy and Sandi both loved to travel and camp in their earlier years. They camped in many of the national and state parks in Texas, Wyoming, California, Montana, Colorado, Utah and South Dakota. Their favorite place to camp was always Big Bend, just barely ahead of Yellowstone. Then in 1999, they bought their first travel trailer and began going to state parks around Texas and once to Yellowstone. In the trailer, their favorite place to go was Goose Island State Park to meet their buddies, Don and Gayle Pack, drop a line in the water and drink some wine. Besides camping, they were able to travel to Germany, France twice, England, Scotland, and Canada three times and Puerto Rico as well as two cruises to Alaska. In addition to the camping and travels, they were able to attend numerous music concerts including; ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, the Platters, Fleetwood Mac, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Hayes Carll, Albert Collins and many other groups and performers around Texas.

Sandi and Roy never had children, so Sandi poured her love and time into her animals. Her beloved horses Cajun Queen and Ole Blue: all of her dogs and cats, and hundreds of cows and calves who each had a name. Sandi loved everybody, some not as much as others, but she did love everybody and she loved every animal too. There was never a dog she didn’t want to pet or a horse that didn’t get a nose rub.

Sandi is preceded in death by her father Foster Leibenguth, her mother Fern Banks, her step-father Derrill Banks and her brother Randy Banks. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Roy J. Lankford of Seguin, TX, her sister Gail Hilfiker of La Vernia, TX, her sister Patricia Walden of Windsor, MO and numerous nieces and one nephew.

Serving as pallbearers will be Glenn Targac, Dale Muenzler, Kris Gulleen, Dan Lankford, Ernest Forman and Kenneth Gold.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will follow to celebrate Sandra’s life Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cathe Evins officiating at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A private graveside interment of Sandi’s ashes will be in the Lankford/Pritchard plot at the Jones Cemetery in Utopia, TX at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Sandra’s memory may be made to Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The website is www.gbgrr.org.

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.

Marcus was a 1964 graduate of Seguin High School. He attended Texas Christian University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1968 and a Master’s Degree in 1970. He proudly served his country for a brief time in the United States Army. Throughout his career, Marcus was involved in many civic organizations. Marcus served as Budget Director for Ventura, California, Budget Director & Assistant City Manager for the City of San Antonio, Director of Alamo Water Conservation and Reuse District, Executive director of Bexar County, and City Administrator/City Manager of League City, Texas. Marcus also served as interim City Manager of several other Texas communities. Marcus loved spending time at Capote in his garden, with his cattle, and at the river relaxing with family.

Marcus is preceded in death by his parents and his sister.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia Jahns; daughter Jahna Jahns and her significant other Marco Inclan, his son, Theorron Jahns and his spouse Carmen Avalos, and daughter Annaka Jahns and her significant other Ryan Newman as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A memorial service celebrating Marcus’s life will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be David Blume, Jerry Blume, Matt Haecker, Doug Glenewinkel, Ward Glenewinkel, and Bubba Jahns.

Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s choice.

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

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Elizabeth Vandegriff

Robbins, age 38 of Seguin, passed away on April 26, 2023.

Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1984 in Seguin, Texas to Elizabeth Teresa Gloor Vandegriff and Robert Malone Vandegriff.

Elizabeth was a 2002 graduate of Seguin High School.

She cherished her children. She was a proud mom and supporter of all of their activities including band events, truck hobbies and everything in between. Elizabeth loved to wood work and make beautiful things. Her garden was her happy place to work in and see God’s creation. Her smile lit up any room or person she encountered. She loved her family and friends dearly and would do anything for them.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Perdetha and Leroy Gloor and her paternal grandparents, Sue and Joe Vandegriff.

Survivors include her husband, Arlie Joe Robbins, Jr.; children, Cody Robbins, Dylan Robbins and Emily Robbins; mother, Teresa Vandegriff; father, Bob Vandegriff; siblings, Tabitha Titsworth and husband Tim, BJ Vandegriff and wife Stephany, Samantha Platz and husband Derrick, mother-inlaw, Linda Robbins; sister-in-law, Sherri Simpson and husband Craig; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Allie, Luke, Laiden, Weston, Tucker, Jake, Brandon, Cameron, Eric, Zachary and Nick; several aunts, uncles, many cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Monthalia United Methodist Church Cemetery in Monthalia.

Serving as pallbearers will be Arlie Robbins, Cody Robbins, Dylan Robbins, Derrick Platz, Tim Titsworth, Curtis Whitlock, Robert Vandegriff, Brandon Robbins and B J Vandegriff.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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.

Linda Sue Rutherford, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on April 25, 2023. Linda was born on October 17, 1947 in Waco, Texas to Kathryn Darlene (Perry) and T B Rutherford. She was raised in Waco, lived in Houston, New Braunfels and Seguin. Linda had multiple careers. She was a hard-working small business owner.

Linda’s proudest career role was as the Director of the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Center, where she retired after 17 years of serving her community.

Linda was very creative. She enjoyed painting and drawing and often gifted her artwork to family and friends. She loved the outdoors, camping and gardening. Linda was an excellent cook and loved to share her knowledge and love of cooking with her loved ones. She loved her family fiercely, especially her grandchildren. Being a Memaw was one of her greatest joys. It was not uncommon for her to often have “Memaw Sleepovers”. Her grandchildren never returned to their parents with an empty belly or without a great story to tell. Linda left a wonderful legacy of serving others, hard work and unconditional love.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her loving partner of close to 30 years, Walter Friedeck; son, Bryan Johnson and wife Misty; daughter, Laura Martin and husband Shawn; grandchildren who knew and loved her as Memaw, Wade Martin and wife Candice, Sidney Ewing and husband Robert, Conner Johnson and wife Brenda, Spencer Martin and partner Ally Devitt, Cody Murray and wife Destiny, Cassidy MartinSaldana and wife Jessica, and Samuel Johnson and wife Rylee; great-grandchildren, Riley Jo , Charleigh June and Otto Thomas Martin, and Quinn Rose Ewing; sister, Iris Elaine Cosper and husband Rusty; aunt, Joann Simpson; Walter’s family, Dr. Michelle Cataldo and husband Ralph and their daughter Bryce, and Kris Friedeck and wife Melanie; several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.

Private interment will be held at a later date in the Billington Cemetery in Prairie Hill, Texas near Axtell, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, P. O. Box 1302, Seguin, Texas 78155. Crisis Center | Seguin, TX | Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter

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.

WHO Warns Of Biological Risk After Sudanese Group Occupies Public Health Lab

(Sudan) -- The World Health Organization is warning of a biological risk after a group in Sudan occupied a public health laboratory in the capital Khartoum. That comes just after the U.S. announced a three-day ceasefire that was supposed to begin last night. The WHO’s representative in Sudan called the occupation “extremely dangerous” because of the polio, measles, and cholera isolates in the lab. It’s yet unknown which side has taken over the lab.

Wisconsin Republican Members Of Congress Worried About UW-Madison Lab Exposures

(Washington, D.C.) -- Wisconsin’s Republican members of Congress want answers about two, years-old reported lab leaks at UWMadison. Congressman Bryan Stiel, along with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and other Republicans this week sent a letter to HHS, the NIH, and the CDC asking for details about reported exposures to a genetically modified form of the H5N1 virus. One happened back in 2013, and the other happened in 2019. Gallagher and the others say it appears the Department of Health and Human Services played a role in funding gain-of-function research on the virus, and therefore needs to be open and honest about the safety of that research. A recent USA Today story says despite the possible exposures at the UW-Madison lab, full reports weren’t passed along until two months later.

Haley: Nation Needs To Find Consensus On Abortion

(Arlington, VA) -- Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says the nation needs to come to a consensus on abortion. While speaking yesterday in Arlington, Virginia, the former South Carolina governor said she’s unapologetically pro-life, but conceded that restrictive abortion laws recently enacted by some Republican states would never pass at a national level. She said no Republican president will have the ability to ban abortion nationwide, but added that pro-life lawmakers can still “save as many lives as possible.”

KC Mayor Wants To Join ACLU Suit

(Kansas City, MO) -- Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is reviewing how the city can join the Missouri ACLU’s lawsuit seeking to prevent Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s restrictions on transgender health care. The attorney general’s regulation requires those who seek gender-affirming medical treatments to have experienced an intense pattern of gender dysphoria for at least three years and to undergo at least 18 months of therapy before receiving treatment. Those who are currently involved in the lawsuit say Bailey has no authority to use a consumer protection law to create emergency transgender health care rules.

Wound Care: Where Healing Begins

Cassy Carroll-Schronk, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey

The City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation are developing the City’s first ever Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed through a brief survey to help shape the future of our community. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey visit, www.view.seguinedc.com/ceds.

Library

Late Opening

The Seguin Public Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 28 for an all staff training meeting. The library will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 28.

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., Keeper’s Interiors and Gift and Gourmet. 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.

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. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.grmedfoundation. org. 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.

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. Earth Day exhibitors will be sharing

information on green living and will have interactive booths. The Trade Day vendors will be selling jewelry, clothing, yard décor, home goods, food, drinks, and lots more.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with The Merles, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

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 830-386-0334.

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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.

SHS Class of 2023 Decision Day

The Seguin High School Class of 2023 Decision Day event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 1 in the Student Activity Center.

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.

The Gathering Show and Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have The Gathering Show and Dance, starring Tony Booth, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its

May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be from the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts. The cost of the meal is $20 for members in advance or $25 for non-members and after Friday, April 28. For more information and to make a reservation, call 830-379-6382.

Southwest Preparatory School Job Fair

The Southwest Preparatory School will have a Job Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 2400 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. The school is accepting applications for certified Elementary, Middle and High School teachers, Instructional Aides, and Assistant Principal. For more information, visit www.swprep.org, or call 830-5495930.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 1300 King St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Pecan Country Chiropractic. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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.

Mother’s Day Card Creating Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mother’s Day Card Creating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 8 adults. For more information and to register, call 830-305-0472.

Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host its Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the church, located at 416 Dolle Ave in Seguin. There will be a street fiesta at noon with hot dogs and specialty tacos and a jumpy house for children during lunch. The program runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Reyes Cardenas who will share poetry and reflection followed by the awarding of a community scholarship, a special presentation of Community Cycles and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. of all former Juan Seguin students.

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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.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have a Debutante Program Informational Meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more details, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@gmail.com.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Paul Sanchez, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Plants of the Weston Ranch,” with Mark Gustafson, professor of biology at Texas Lutheran University. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

City of Seguin Updated Comprehensive Plan Open House

The City of Seguin will have an Open House for residents to view a draft of the City’s Updated Comprehensive Plan from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Seguin Public Library. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a concept for growth over the next 20 to 30 years as it guides the City’s decisions related to transportation, infrastructure, parks, land use, neighborhoods, economic development, community image, and quality of life for residents.

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.

Stuffed Purse Give Away

The New Day Beginning Church of New Braunfels will have a Stuffed Purse Give Away at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at 490 Porter St. in New Braunfels. For more information, visit www.newdaybeginning.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Rim Shot, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Poverty Simulation

The CCSCT and the TLU Nursing program will offer a Poverty Simulation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The event will be an opportunity to expand your understanding of poverty. RSVP at https://ccsctpovertysimulation. rsvpify.com.

Your Best Life Festival

The NAMI Guadalupe County will have its 2023

Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. This free community event features information on health and wellness from a variety of local agencies, businesses and organizations. Learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, and a bounce house/slide for children. For more details, visit NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Crosstown Country, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with the Gabe Galvan Band, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-3058829.

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.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

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Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from through Saturday, July 1. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www. tlucma.org.

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 selfpaced, 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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