SDN: May 5, 2023

Election Day arrives on Saturday

Seguin ISD athletic facility, Marion ISD bond issue among the ballot items

(Seguin) -- Voters will get to have the final say on multiple ballot items during Saturday’s May 6 Election. Ballot items include city, school and/or water control improvement district issues.

Guadalupe County’s Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes says the first step is knowing where to vote.

“We have on our election’s office website, we have a document called Election Day Locations Overview and in my opinion a great starting place for voters to determine where to go to vote on election day. It’s a color coded spreadsheet similar to the one we had for early voting where we had an overview and it’s kind of a one stop shopping sight as far as if a voter knows they are in Seguin ISD and they want to vote on the Seguin ISD ballot, it list their options for where they can vote on election day. So for example, Seguin ISD, the voting locations on election day are Barnes Middle School... Elections, pg. 4

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Spring Fiesta, Juan Seguin School reunion to be held this Sunday

LULAC to host two-day Cinco de Mayo celebration

(Seguin) -- Seguin is gearing up for its Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Seguin. The Seguin LULAC Council #682 will be hosting two days of live music, food, and arts and crafts both Friday and Saturday.

Event Chair Wanda Rosales says she invites families to come out and celebrate beginning with tonight's events.

(Seguin) -- A local church seeded on the grounds of what was one of the first segregated schools for Mexican children in the country is opening its doors this weekend for its newest tradition bringing both the present and past together.

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church on Sunday is inviting the community to its Spring Fiesta and Juan Seguin School Reunion.

Pastor Megan Elliott says the idea for the event really started last year. She says following its dedication and community festival, the congregation noticed that "a ton" of Juan Seguin alumni showed up to visit their old campus.

"This year instead of planning the whole thing ourselves, we invited several alumni to help us plan and put together the program. They got our keynote speaker and really did a lot of the groundwork for us so we are very excited about that. We are hoping that this becomes something that isn't a Spirit of Joy event, that it is a community event that is hosted by Spirit of Joy but is something for everyone in the community but especially those who have graduated from Juan Seguin," said Elliott.

Elliott says Fiesta events will be held from noon to 1 p.m. with tacos from Davila's BBQ plus hot dogs, games and a bouncing house. She says folks will then gather for a more informal program to help host this year's school reunion.

Reunion, pg. 4

"Friday night, we will have Mariachis from 6 to 7 p.m. The first band starts around 7:15 which is Mas-Tequila from Seguin. The second band is Los Fantasmas. They'll start about 9:15 p.m. until 11:30-12 (a.m.). They'll finish up the night," said Rosales.

Festivities return to Central Park on Saturday. Rosales says the group will again kick things off that night with music by Seguin High School's Matador Mariachi Band.

"The event will start at 12, noon time, which will start with our food vendors. We open up with arts and crafts and our main attractions will start also at 6 p.m. with Mariachi music and then we start up the event with color guard at 7 p.m. We will have that presentation and then again, we will start with La Musica (Live Variety Band) from Seguin, the first band and then the second band which starts around 9:15 is Los Enmascarados," said Rosales.

Rosales says the annual event is important for the organization. She says a group priority is to support area youth.

"It is one of our biggest events for scholarships and everything we raise is 100 percent given to the community. We are able to give scholarships to the five schools here in Seguin (area) which is Seguin, Navarro, Marion and Steele and Samuel Clemens," said Rosales.

There is no cost to enter the two day event.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Teatro De Artes invites community to 41st annual Cinco de Mayo Recital

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- It's not every year that Teatro De Artes gets to perform its Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival on the Cinco de Mayo. The stars just perfectly lined up or as perfectly as they could following the recent death of one of its co-founders Vickie De La Rosa. Despite looking forward to tonight’s event with a heavy heart, Vickie's daughter, Dr. Yvonne De La Rosa, says she was quickly reminded about why the organization existed and why continuing this legacy was so important especially to her mother.

"My mother always gave a lot of consejos (advice) to her children and when I say children, it means the people, her children of Teatro and which all of us know are now adults. She says whatever happens, the show must go on and so it's fitting for us to be in the place that we are right now to honor her legacy and what she wanted for our community and we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to continue on for 41 years the vision of not just the co-founders but of a community. We are here to celebrate our community and our community's commitment to ensuring that there is a cultural educational aspect to what their children are learning everyday and so, it is bittersweet, I think, for me but in seeing the rehearsals on Monday, it brought piece to my heart to see the amount of people that were sitting in the audience on rehearsal night which was the parents, to see the amount of students on the stage which is about 120 in just our Folklorico program and to see such pride they had to be on stage," said De La Rosa.

De La Rosa says tonight's recital at Texas Lutheran University's Jackson Auditorium will again illustrate the group's effort to maintain, teach, and celebrate the Mexican American roots, customs, knowledge and traditions through community education.

"We open the doors at 6:30 p.m. to come into Jackson Auditorium. The show begins promptly at 7 p.m. just like Vickie would have wanted. She said we

never start late, we always start on time. Last year, we were at capacity. I know that we will be close to capacity this year which is probably close to 1,000 seats that are available. The recital is free but we will have a donation table where people can leave donations that will go directly to Teatro to continue the thriving programming that we provide here in our community and surrounding community and we will start with our opening which is always La Negra from the State of Jalisco which is our Adult II class and then we have 11 regions from Mexico that will be performed that evening. A lot of different styles of dances that they are going to see this evening and then of course, we are so excited to have our Mariachi Juan Seguin performing, not just our beginners but our intermediate and advanced group. They are a young buddy group. They've only been together eight months and their directors have done wonders with the program," said De La Rosa.

Teatro’s Mariachi Juan Seguin is under the musical direction of Co-Directors Carla Medina, Joe Jimenez, Ernest Sauceda, along with instructor assistant Sophia Sauceda and volunteer assistant, Christina Crow. The Ballet Folklórico De La Rosa dancers are under the direction of Co-Artistic Directors Alberto “Beto” Rincón, Tiffany Rangel, De La Rosa, and instructor assistants, Elizabeth Dominguez and Abraham J. Silva.

De La Rosa says this year's festival features performances from dancers and musicians from Seguin, New Braunfels, Marion, San Marcos, and Luling.

TLU's Jackson Auditorium is located along Fleming Drive just off of 1000 W. Court St. The event is free.

The production is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Guadalupe County United Way, Humanities Texas, San Antonio Area Foundation, Guadalupe County Community Symposium, H-E-B, City of Seguin and many local businesses and individuals.

Rodriguez Elementary, Seguin High School PAC (Performing Arts Center) and the Seguin ISD Admin Building and all election day polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For example, if a voter is in Marion ISD or the city of Santa Clara, they can go and vote either the Marion ISD Tondre Room or at Santa Clara City Hall. Likewise, City of Cibolo District 5 Election, Cibolo Fire Station #2; San Marcos CISD Election, St. Joseph’s Mission; Lake McQueeney Water Control Improvement District -- those voters can vote in the Lake McQueeney Ski Lodge or the Seguin ISD Admin Building and then Lake Dunlap Water Control Improvement District -- that would at the Seguin ISD Admin Building,” said Hayes.

Hayes says a more specific look at the ballot is also available on the website. Plus she reminds folks that the elections office will not serve as a polling site.

“If you need more detailed information, for example, what the sample ballot is for one of these locations then you can go to the next section below on our website and click on that specific entity so Seguin ISD or Lake Placid and if you go further, one level down, you will actually see the sample ballots. So we’ve tried to make it pretty straight forward to find where to go and what you are going to be voting on. Worst case scenario, voters can always call our office. We will be here on election day but not for voting. No one can vote in our office on election day but we will be here. We can look voters up. We can direct them to the current polling location for what they can vote on but there is just no voting here on election day,” said Hayes.

Among the featured races locally is the Seguin ISD and it’s proposed $7.8 million baseball and softball complex at Seguin High School. The district

is looking to return its baseball program to the main campus. High school baseball programs are currently hosted at the city of Seguin’s aging Smokey Joe Field located at the Seguin Events Complex. By offering the program on campus, school officials say it would cut down on a player’s commute during practices and games. Plus, equipment would no longer have to be hauled off to and from Smokey Joe.

As reported, the baseball/softball fields, if approved, would be constructed together sharing amenities such as concession stands and restrooms. The new fields would also be turf allowing the schools an opportunity to utilize the fields during wet weather. They say it would also save dollars that are no longer needed for the maintenance of grass.

Marion ISD voters are also returning to the polls to decide on a $78.8 million bond issue. The bulk of that proposed bond will address security and the expansion and renovation of its high school. This will mark the district’s third attempt at passing a multi-million-dollar bond issue in one year. This latest attempt, however, is a bit different in that it does include a new competitive gym - a facility that district officials say is desperately needed. The current gym is also described as aging, in need of repairs and again not adequate for the now more than double the number of students enrolled in the district’s middle school and high school athletic programs.

The county elections office website can be found at www.co.guadalupe.tx.us.

Seguin Radio KWED will begin its live election coverage as soon as the polls close at 7 p.m. Saturday. Results can be heard live on AM 1580 KWED or online at SeguinToday.com. Be sure to click on the red and white listen live button located on the top right corner.

Reunion, continued.

"That is going to have our keynote speaker Juan Seguin Alumnus Reyes Cardenas and he is a poet and so he is going to share with us some of this poetry and some of his reflections on Juan Seguin. We also have from Teatro, we are going to have a performance by Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and a presentation by Community Cycles. We are also presenting our annual community scholarship during the program and then following that program, we are going to have a reception for all former students and so there's going to be refreshments and memorabilia, displays and opportunities for folks to share their stories and remise about their days at Juan Seguin and see the facilities," said Elliott.

Elliott says the church is excited about being able to host both events this Sunday. In fact, she says being able to extend its congregation walls into the community is what the church's initial vision was all about.

"From the very first time that we walked through the school, I think we understood that we were stepping into something that was bigger than ourselves. That this wasn't just about acquiring a piece of land and getting a building so we can have a church -- that we were stepping into a space that had a history, had a story both good and bad and that we needed to respect that and honor that and so I think that has become woven into how we are trying to tell our story in this time and in this place. A lot of the buildings are still under development. There are three buildings across the street from our worship space but probably a couple of years down the road towards being renovated but we really want those to be community centered space not Spirit of Joy centered space and so, we are working really hard at focusing ourselves outward," said Elliott.

The Spring Fiesta, again will be held on Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. followed by the program from 1 to 2 p.m. and reception from 2 to 4 p.m.

All events including food are free and open to the public.

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church is located at 416 Dolle Ave. next door to the Seguin Police Department.

Elections, continued.

Navarro’s Tatum Harborth and Ryanne Hepp to Play in Schulenburg

Chris Austin

(Schulenburg) -- Navarro graduating seniors Tatum Harborth and Ryanne Hepp have been selected to play in the Schulenburg Lace’em Up All-Star Girls Basketball Game next month at Schulenburg High School.

The game will be the fourth all-star contest for Harborth. She has already played in the San Antonio Area Coaches Association All Star game which was held on April 23rd in San Antonio. She will also take part in two South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Games. Harborth will participate in both volleyball and basketball South Texas coaches all-star games to take place in Pleasanton on Saturday, May 20th.

Harborth was an All-District 27-4A First Team selection for Navarro this

past season. She lead the Runnin’ Lady Panthers averaging 19.1 points and 3 steals per game. She also grabbed 5.4 rebounds and dished out 1.7 assists per contest. The senior scored her 2000th career point on January 10th against Wimberley.

Ryanne Hepp was named to the All-District Second Team for the Lady Panthers for the 2022-23 season. She averaged 7.9 points and lead Navarro in rebounds with 6.4 boards per contest. Both Hepp and Harborth were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Team.

The Schulenburg Lace’em Up AllStar Game will take place on Saturday, June 3rd at the Schulenburg high school gymnasium.

Cohen Galvan

Josephine Solis

Galvan entered eternal rest on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on May 10, 1946, in Floresville, Texas to Alicia De La Garza but was raised by Olivia Solis.

Josephine (Wela)

She was a devoted mother, beloved friend, and cherished member of the Seguin community who lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to her family and friends.

Teresa was born on December 22, 1953, in Houston, TX to Lee and Shirley Humphreys and spent her formative years there. After a 30+ year career in insurance, Teresa retired to help care for her beloved husband, Allen Cohen and her parents who had preceded her onto their next journey.

Teresa was a lifelong member of the Elks organization and a passionate supporter of its charitable initiatives. She was committed to making a positive difference in her community and devoted countless hours to volunteer work through the Elks.

Teresa was a huge fan of the San Antonio Spurs and her love for the team was evident in everything she did, and she took great pride in cheering on the Spurs through good times and bad. She frequented Spur’s games with her good friend, Leigh Harrelson and they were some of her happiest times.

Teresa is survived by her two children, Nicole Waskiewicz and Chris Smith, her granddaughter Anastacia Islas, and her brother Franklin Humphreys who will miss her dearly.

Funeral services for Teresa will be held at Goetz Funeral Home (https:// www.goetzfuneral.com), 713 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155 on May 5, 2023, with Viewing Hours starting at 12:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service starting promptly at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Church Cemetery in Cibolo, Texas, and a celebration of life will be held after the burial at the El Ranchito 983 Hwy 123 Bypass Seguin, Texas. It was her favorite restaurant; so come with stories and love.

We will forever cherish the memories we have of Teresa. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Galvan was a one of kind Wife, Mother, and Grandmother she loved all her family and friends. She was a passionate person always praying for others. Waking up every morning to a cup of coffee, starting her day with Peanut being her best companion.

She enjoyed listening to church music, going to yard sales, cooking, making tortillas sometimes tamales, and watching her favorite novelas. Her favorite outside plants were roses and Chile pepper plants. On Football Sundays you could hear her shouting, watching the Dallas Cowboys play.

In her home she always kept pictures everywhere of the family keeping the memories alive! She called every day to check in on us and we won’t forget the sound of her voice telling us how much she loved us!

She is preceded in death by her mother, Alicia; her second mother who raised her, Olivia Solis; husband Jose Crescencio Galvan; sister, Gloria Ortiz; brothers, David and James De La Garza and great-granddaughter, Mayra Salinas.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Galvan Vallejo (Ryan), Gregory Joe Galvan Sr. (Annette Ochoa) and Gilbert Sassenhagen Jr.; grandchildren, Jeremiah Holguin (Jenette), Jacob Holguin (Briana), Ashlie Salinas (Gabriel Jr.), Joe Raymond Holguin (Dana), Gregory Galvan Jr. (Deliah), Gracie Galvan and, Anthony Galvan; greatgrandchildren, Alyanna, Lily, June, Crescencio III, Emma, Kensley, Evelyn, Amaris, Jorden, Anthony, Atonia, Kalia, Adanary, Elliot, Leilah, Andrea, Zariah, Janiah, and Mariah; brothers, Carlos De La Garza (Annie), Frank De La Garza (Maria) and Valdo De La Garza (Judy) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Helda Lopez for providing Josephine with 4 years of home health care.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Palmer Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service will start at 6:00 p.m. at Palmer Mortuary, services will conclude at the funeral home and a private cremation will follow.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Ann (Humphreys) Cohen who died on April 25, 2023, at the age of 69 after a long battle with illness.

Watson

Billie Ray Watson, Sr., of Seguin, passed away on May 3, 2023. Billie was born in Caldwell County, Texas on December 8, 1948. He was the first born to James Sr. and Ezell Watson.

He attended Seguin High School and graduated in 1967. After graduation, he went into the Army. He met Barbara Adams at Ball High in Seguin. They later married in 1969 and to this union, six children were born.

Billie Watson worked on the family farm along with his dad and brothers. In the Army, he worked as a helicopter mechanic. One of his first jobs was Koontz Construction, then Enron Gas. He retired from Davis Gas Company.

Preceding him in death are his parents and his brothers Steve and Timothy Watson.

Leaving to share his love is wife, Barbara Watson; sons, Billie R. Watson, Jr., Greg A. Watson, Max A. Watson, Sr., Michael S. Watson, David L. Watson; daughter, Monica Williams and son-in-law Kevin Williams; a host of grandchildren; and brother, James Watson Jr.

A private memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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.

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Beloved father, son and brother, Ernest Saenz’s life didn’t come to an end with his death. Ernest passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 50, in his hometown of Seguin, TX. He passed surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Ernest never knew a stranger and his love of laughing with family and friends spoke volumes of his character. He would reach out to embrace those he loved, lend a hand when needed and would pick up and call, just to see how you were.

Ernest is preceded in death by his mother, Irmalinda Ortiz and son, Ernest Saenz, Jr. He is survived by his children Brandon Saenz, Matthew Saenz and Isaiah Saenz, and granddaughter Josie Bazan.

Ernest is also survived by his loving grandmother Adelina Moreno, father Albert Saenz Jr., stepmother Sylvia Saenz and siblings Albert Saenz III & wife Christina Saenz, Crystal Garza & husband Henry Garza, James Guerrero, Danielle Guerrero, Andreas Saenz & wife Erica Saenz, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

He will be forever loved by his many family members, friends and all who met him.

Ernest will be honored with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

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VITAL STATISTICS

Carter Kittelson Mata

Ervin Carter (US Army ret.) was born February 10, 1935, and died April 29, 2023.

Ervin was born in New Orleans Louisiana to Walter and Rose Lee Carter. He married Ruby Jean Barnes on April 4, 1964.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, siblings; Gloria Lee Carter and Helen Stewart, and children; Walter Fitzgerald Carter, Sandra Marie, Ervin Carter Jr., Barbara Jean, and Wayne Carter.

He is survived by his children Wesley Franklin Carter (Heather), William F. Carter, JoAnn Coleman, and James Carter. He is also survived by his siblings, Earl Junius, Mary Lee, Albert, Irish, Ophelia, Patricia, and Anderson, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Ervin served in the US Army for 24 years. He served in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, and various bases around the United States.

After retiring from the Military Ervin and Ruby settled in Belmont TX where he was a dedicated member and Deacon for St. James Baptist Church.

His memorial service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Belmont Texas. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church the morning of the service. Interment will follow in Peaceful Hill Cemetery that adjoins the church.

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

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Isaiah Luna died April 28,2023 at the age of 27. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 4th from 4 to 6 pm at Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel. He is survived by his mother, Rosalinda Arratia,his father,Ernest Luna; siblings,Miranda Martinez, Alexis Luna, Nehemiah Luna;Grandparents,Rudy Martinez,Grace DeLeon,Richard Luna,and Dora Valdez. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO THE REVERENT CARE OF EUNICE AND LEE MORTUARY.

Donna Gay Kittelson, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on April 28, 2023.

Donna was born on July 22, 1935 in Green Ridge Missouri to Bessie (Embree) and Benjamin D. Bennettte.

Donna travelled with her husband, Clifford, who was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, retiring after 22 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #2329 in Tillicum, Washington, where she previously served as the secretary. She was able to travel to Washington to attend the VFW Post 90th anniversary celebration.

She loved working with kids in day schools, especially helping them with crafts. She loved crafting and making Christmas Gifts for all. Donna loved to travel, especially on cruises. A lover of country music, she would attend many concerts and loved to country western dance. Later in life she and her longtime companion, Howie Hayne, enjoyed concerts, sporting events and travelling.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Clifford Kittelson, her parents and her brothers, Dean, Bill and Wayne Bennette. Survivors include her children, Steve Kittelson (Margarita), Vickie Kittelson Burns (Ken), Deborah Kittelson-Buck and Thomas Kittelson; grandchildren, Zach Burns, April Burns, Christopher Kittelson (Jhing), Patrick Kittelson, Rochelle Heller, Michelle Navarette (Gabe), James Hurley, Silvester Mendez, Jr. (Louisa Santiago), Margarita Woods (Tim), Matthew Mendez, David Mendez (Stephanie); 31 greatgrandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

A memorial service celebrating Donna’s life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Terrell Harrison officiating.

A memorial service is planned for a later date in Washington, followed by interment in Willamette National Cemetery in Oregon.

Jose Ernesto Ramirez

Mata, 50, of La Grange, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2023. Jose was born on February 28, 1973, to Maria Mata and Jose Ramirez in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

He is preceded by his father, Jose Ernesto Ramirez Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Ester; his children, Johana Ramirez, Jose Ramirez Jr., Juan Angel Ramirez, Jonathan Ramirez, Denise Anaya, Izaiah Moreno, Roxanne Arenas, Justin Arenas, and Rene Orozco; his grandchildren; his mother, Maria Mata; siblings, Edgar Ramirez, Larry Ramirez, Linda Ramirez, Erica Ramirez, and Esmeralda Ramirez as well as nieces, nephews and numerous other family and friends.

Jose had an abundance of love for his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He spent his time working in his tow truck, loved to attend car shows and ride in his favorite Harley or old school car with his wife, Ester.

The family would like to invite those who would like to attend Jose’s final cruise through Seguin on Friday, May 5, 2023. Lining up will start at 3:30 p.m. at the Palmer Mortuary parking lot. After the cruise, visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Vermont Governor Signs Bill Expanding End Of Life Law

(Montpelier, VT) -- Governor Phil Scott has signed a bill that expands Vermont’s end of life law, allowing it to be accessed by people living in other states. The law passed in 2013 allowed medicine to be prescribed to end a person’s life if they had been diagnosed with a disease that would cause death within six months. However, until the governor signed the bill the law was only available to people living in Vermont. Officials say people from other states should discuss end of life options with a doctor in their home state, then request a referral to a doctor in Vermont.

Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug Slowed Progression In Clinical Trial

(Indianapolis, IN) -- Drugmaker Eli Lilly reports its Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab [[ duh-NAN-uh-mab ]] significantly slowed progression of the disease in clinical trials. Lilly released trial data on the company’s website today. It showed that patients who received the monthly antibody infusion during an 18-month study showed a 35-percent lower decline in memory, thinking, and their ability to perform daily activities. The company said Lilly plans to apply for FDA approval of the drug as soon as this quarter.

UT Pausing Abortion Clinic Bans

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Utah judge is halting the ban of abortion clinics across the state. A law to ban clinics statewide would have taken effect Wednesday before Judge Andrew Stone stepped in, pausing the ban while the court considers a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood. The healthcare organization argued the ban singles out abortion clinics without providing a rational basis. The law would have immediately barred the state from giving out licenses to clinics and would phase existing licenses out by next year.

AG James Leads Multistate Coalitions to Protect Reproductive Rights

(Albany, ny) -- New York AG Letitia James is leading two multistate coalitions to protect medication abortion access and privacy over family planning decisions. The coalitions of Attorneys General from multiple states filed two briefs in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing recent decisions issued by the same judge in Texas would do serious harm to Americans’ access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone. They insist the judge’s decision would also curtail important privacy protections over adolescents’ reproductive health care decisions. The AG noted basic rights are being assaulted and stripped away from millions of Americans, adding the rulings from a single Texas judge will have devastating effects nationwide unless something is done.

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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.

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.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be furniture, clothes, kitchen items, and décor for your home. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our lowcost Spay/Neuter program.

Boecker Cemetery Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Boecker Cemetery will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at Cross Church, located at 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin.

International Bereaved Mother’s Day

There will be an opportunity to participate in the International Bereaved Mother’s Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 7 at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. All parents and their families that have experienced the death of a baby and or young child are encouraged to participate. Butterflies will be released as a symbol of our hope in new life and comfort in the Lord. For more information please call Chaplain Tom Jones at 830-481-4831.

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.

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 a $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

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.

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.

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 a $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.

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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 870949-5003.

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 informa-

tion 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.

La Trinidad UMC BBQ Chicken Plate Sale

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Plates are $12 and include a chicken leg quarter, sausage, rice, beans, tea, bread and trimmings. Baked goods will be available inside the church annex. All proceeds benefit roof and air conditioning repairs. For tickets, call 830-379-1991. Tickets will also be available at the event.

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 a $10 admission. For more information call or text 830305-8829.

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 a $10 admission. For more information call or text 830305-8829.

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 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

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.

Seguin Art League Red, White, Blue Art Show

The Seguin Art League will accept entries from veterans and members for its Red, White, Blue Art Show from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The show will hang through Saturday, July 15. A prospectus can be found online at www.seguinartleague.com. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

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.

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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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Ask the Master GARDENERS

Q: When is it time to change out my cool season annuals?

A: Pretty much any time now. I notice that the flowering cabbage at the library is starting to lose leaves, and the snapdragons are about bloomed out. I cut them back but as soon as we get our usual heat, they won’t be happy. Warm season annuals are marigold, penta, periwinkle, portulaca, purslane, salvia, and scaevola. My favorite of these is the periwinkle (vinca) because it does so well in those big pots.

Q: How can I protect my vegetable plants? I just picked my first tomato and there was a hole on the bottom where something has been eating.

A: If you are protecting fruits and vegetables from squirrels and birds, you can use plastic netting. Cover the plant to the ground and put soil over the bottom ends. Make sure you overlap the netting, because if there is a way to get to the fruit, squirrels and birds can find it.

Other damage can be caused by pill bugs, snails and slugs. You can control them by using slug and snail baits. Doug Welsh, Extension Horticulturist, says that some success has been achieved using saucers of beer and two-inch-wide bands of calcite clay (kitty litter).

Stinkbugs and leaf-footed bugs can also be a problem. Malcolm Beck

used to say that the best deterrent was your shadow. In other words, check your plants daily and hand pick the bugs off before they go too long and get out of hand. I have had good luck grabbing these bugs and throwing them in a bucket of soapy water. Another friend smashes them with a brick.

If you must use pesticide, Welsh warns us to use the least toxic, effective pesticide labeled for the job. Notice that he mentions the label. Read the label carefully and talk to your local nursery person particularly if you are using it on vegetables. Also, remember to wear gloves, don’t spray while the wind is blowing, and wear a mask. Take into account that there are many good bugs out there. To protect bees, spray in the late evening or early morning. Other good bugs include lady bugs and lacewings whose larvae eat aphids. Praying mantids eat young grasshoppers. Parasitic wasps lay their eggs in aphids and army worm caterpillars. Then when the larvae hatch, they eat the insect.

The simple answer to the bug and animal problem is to plant more than you need. Then if the problem gets ahead of you, you still have enough fruit and vegetables for your family, as well as for the local wildlife.

Q: What can I plant in the shade and partial shade?

A: Several of the sages will do well: cedar sage, lyre leaf sage, and mountain sage. Inland sea oats is a favorite landscape plant as is red and yellow columbine. Turks Cap grows well; just don’t let it get away from you. Beautyberry, a wonderful shrub, is another good choice.

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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