SDN: May 17, 2023

REVOLUTION at the MatPAC

CCSCT, TLU pairing up to host poverty simulation event

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless you’ve experienced poverty, it’s difficult to truly understand. That’s the awareness that the Community Council of South-Central Texas wants to bring to us this week. In helping to share those dynamics behind living in poverty, Bobby Deike, the CCSCT executive director, says together with the TLU Nursing Program, the group will be hosting an interactive poverty simulation and free lunch this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seguin Coliseum.

During the simulation, individuals will role-play a month in poverty and experience low-income families’ lives.

Deike says while many entities have been invited to participate, he extends the invitation to anyone else who thinks that they too might benefit from this learning experience.

“Many of the departments with the city or the county or the hospital through their day to day work, they encounter people living in poverty

and sometimes by having more of an understanding of the barriers that people living in poverty have, they will be able to better serve and understand those individuals and families and so that’s the real purpose is to just increase the awareness and increase the understanding of what people living in poverty have to go through just to make it through the day, through the month to make ends meet. That’s the primary purpose,” said Deike.

CCSCT officials say the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) bridges the gap from misconception to understanding. Officials say CAPS is an interactive immersion experience and again, sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty.

Registration, which includes a free lunch, is available at https:// ccsctpovertysimulation.rsvpify. co. A QR code to reserve a spot can also be found on the CCSCT Facebook page. Limited space remains so registration is encouraged as soon as possible.

Seguin High School theatre wraps up the year with their final show - Les Miserables. The musical follows the life and struggles of an ex-convict on his journey to redemption, and will go on at the Matador Performing Arts Center. See the full story on page 2. Courtesy Photo.

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SHS Theatre takes on Les Miserables to close the year

(Seguin) -- For some Seguin High School seniors, there’s not only that final game or final concert. There’s that final time of being on stage under those bright lights.

Four years of working on stage, in tech or backstage comes to a wrap this weekend as this year’s seniors perform in their final production of the year, Les Miserables, the School Edition.

For many, Les Mis has been enjoyed in multiple stage variations not to mention film and even a TV series. But for many of this year’s seniors who pioneered in live streams and YouTube film performances due to COVID, they couldn’t ask for a sweeter finale.

Applauding the entire cast and crew’s ability to master the “not so easy” show is Director Lydia Robles. Robles says this group includes incredible vocal talent. She says it

made choosing this production easy.

“It is a completely vocal show. There’s no dialogue. No character just stops and talks to the audience. Everything is sung and the scoring in it of itself is not your typical composition where you can just pick out the melody. There’s a lot of intricate rhythms and it takes a certain talent to be able to pick out their rhythms and their vocal parts and the intricacies that such a show contains. There’s a reason why this is one of the longest running musicals on Broadway. It is a truly gripping and compelling piece story wise but also the music is just gorgeous and when it’s done well, you can’t help but absolutely love it,” said Robles.

Cast with the lead role is Senior Garrett Reinhard. Reinhard describes the show as spectacular.

“My character’s name is Jean Valjean. He was a quote unquote

criminal. It started off he stole a loaf of bread to save his family and he was put in prison for 19 years and he goes through this phase of going from a hardened criminal to a kind of soft and sentimental man trying to figure out which decisions to make. He has to take care of a child and he goes to war in the French Revolution and meets his child’s love interest. My character is very complex. For my senior year, I mean this is probably the musical that I’ve wanted to do since I was little. My dad has seen this show and my mom has too so to end it off my senior year with this show is really something special. I’ve been doing theater here at the high school since my freshman year and I would have never thought that I would have gotten the lead in the last musical of my senior year,” said Reinhard.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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City set to wrap up community survey today

(Seguin) -- Time is running out if you wish to have a say in Seguin's future.

Today is the deadline to complete the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey.

This is the first ever opportunity for such a survey being launched by the city of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation.

City officials say they are inviting residents to take a

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brief survey that will help to develop this strategy into one that benefits all residents. By answering the survey, they say citizens are helping shape the future of the community. The survey is said to take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey, visit www.view.seguinedc. com/ceds.

City officials encourage residents to share the survey opportunity with friends, family, and co-workers.

Also enduring her last role on the high school stage will be Senior Amanda Munoz. Munoz says a lot of hard work also went into filling the shoes of her character.

“I play a character. Her name is Eponine and basically from the moment she enters on stage, there will be a younger version of me, and she has the perfect life. She’s spoiled by her parents but whenever I show up as the character, she is poor. She is dirty. She is having a really hard time. I mean the show is Les Mis so I would be surprised if she wasn’t. My character’s whole thing is she is in love with this guy who is another character in the play. His name is Marius and he’s part of the French Revolution and she’s willing to do anything for her to notice him. I sing a lot of songs and duets and trios with him and his love interests. It’s a really complex character. The music is not easy at all. We’ve worked really hard on it and it’s a really hard character to play I would say for almost everybody in the show but I’m really excited to perform as this character and show you guys what she goes through and convey the story,” said Munoz.

Also sharing in her role is Senior Aly Burns. Burns describes her character as helping the 19th-century exconvict in France find redemption and grace.

“I play Fantine. I would say Fantine is like the epitome of society takes the most from the people who have the least. She opens the show and she’s getting money and the foreman at the factory that she works with is hitting on her and the girls are all mean to her and she just gets isolated and she has this moment of losing her job and feeling hopeless and she’s at a whole new low and she goes and becomes a prostitute to support her child and it’s really miserable and then she dies and then she comes back

at the very end as a ghost to help Jean Valjean on his journey of his death,” said Burns.

Munoz adds that so many hours were dedicated to this particular production. She says seeing it all come together will be a bittersweet moment for all cast members.

“Just know that we all worked super hard on this show. We spent countless hours here basically every day of the week and it’s going to be worth it. We all worked together, and we all know that we have a show to put on this Friday and it’s been a lot but also so much fun like going through a show like this with the people that I spent my whole high school career with. I know myself; I have not stopped working since we got the cast list put out for this show,” said Munoz.

In addition to high school students, several younger kids from across the district were also invited to be a part of the production. According to directors, the children were needed to fully encompass the era and poverty that was part of the story being told.

Burns says the invitation to enjoy what she and her peers have been able to accomplish these last few weeks is open to anyone in the community.

“I think that everyone should come see the show because there is genuinely something for everyone whether you want to come hear vocals, whether you want to come see the acting side, whether you just want to see the sets and the lights. There is genuinely something for everyone to enjoy,” said Burns.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Online tickets can be purchased at https://our. show/lesmis. The link is also available on the Seguin High School Drama Club & Drama Mamas Facebook page.

TLU Baseball Coach Rick Heines Announces RESIGNATION

SEGUIN, Texas -- Texas Lutheran Head Baseball Coach Rick Heines announced today that he is stepping down from his position, after leading the Bulldogs for three seasons and being on the Texas Lutheran staff for eleven seasons. He finishes his tenure with an 87-43 record over three seasons.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead the baseball program at TLU over the last three seasons,” said Heines. “I am also grateful for the trust placed in me for such an important job by President Cottrell, Coach Bill Miller, and Coach Greg Burnett. I hope that after eleven years at TLU and ten full seasons, my contributions have benefited the program and the University. I want to thank my assistant coaches and the players who trusted in the process and the vision. The players make the program successful, and it is the daily interaction with them that is the most fulfilling aspect of the job.

TLU will always hold a place in my heart, and I will be a life-long fan of Bulldogs baseball. However, the time has come for me to seek new challenges elsewhere.”

The 2023 SCAC Coach of the Year, Heines led the Bulldogs to two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships (2021, 2023), an NCAA Regional in 2021, as well as their first outright SCAC regular season championship in 2023. TLU finished with a conference record of 15-3 (.833) in 2021, the second best conference winning percentage in program history, and 17-4 (.810) in 2022 and 2023, tying for the fourth highest conference winning percentages in program history.

“Rick Heines is an outstanding coach and an outstanding person,” said Director of Athletics Bill Miller. “He committed over a decade of his life to TLU and TLU Baseball. He was an excellent assistant and pitching coach for eight years and transitioned to an outstanding head coach, culminating in him being named the SCAC Baseball Coach of the Year in 2023. His three years as head coach were three of the best years that TLU Baseball has ever experienced. Under his direction, the TLU Baseball Team won the 2021 SCAC Tournament Championship

and qualified for the NCAA National Championship Baseball Tournament. In 2023 the TLU Baseball team was defeated in the SCAC Tournament Championship Game. During the three years that Coach Heines was the head coach, the TLU Baseball Team qualified for the SCAC Championship every year. We greatly appreciate Coach Heines’ long-term commitment to the TLU Baseball Program and wish him all of the best in his future endeavors. He has left a significant impact on the TLU Baseball Program as well as on the lives of the young men that he coached.”

Texas Lutheran reached the 25-win mark in all three seasons under Heines with a high mark of 30 in 2021. Heines was named SCAC Coach of the Year in his third and final season leading the program, as the Bulldogs won the SCAC regular season title and made their second SCAC Tournament Championship game appearance under Heines. The Bulldogs would win the 2021 SCAC Tournament and win two games in the Wisconsin-Whitewater Regional in 2021. The Bulldogs would make the SCAC Tournament in all three seasons under Heines.

Under Heines, six Bulldogs earned All-West Region honors and one Bulldog, shortstop Joe Jimenez, was named an All-American in 2022, the first All-America honors for Texas Lutheran since 2018.

Texas Lutheran players earned a total of 34 All-SCAC honors over three years with Heines at the helm, including back-to-back-back SCAC Player of the Year honors in 2021 (Tyler Cauley), 2022 (Joe Jimenez), and 2023 (Tyler Post). The Bulldogs also won the SCAC Elite 19 Award, awarded to the student-athlete who has at least a cumulative 3.25 GPA, at least 60 credit hours and earns All-SCAC honors for that particular season, in 2021 with Tyler Cauley taking home the honors. Cauley would also be the lone Academic All-American under Heines, receiving the honors from CoSIDA in 2021.

Texas Lutheran has launched a national search for the next Texas Lutheran baseball coach and will not make any comments on prospective candidates or the search process.

Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing

VITAL STATISTICS

Thomas

Norwood Henry (“Woody”) Thomas, Senior, age 89 of Seguin passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Norwood was born on July 14, 1933, in Gonzales County, Texas to Ophelia (Wright) and Julius Thomas, Senior. Norwood, his parents, and 11 brothers and sisters moved to Seguin when he was 8.

At the age of 16, Norwood, known by his nickname “Woody”, would begin a career in the scrap metal business that would span nearly half a century. Starting with employment at Schroeder Scrap Yard in Seguin, where he would swing a sledgehammer at scrap autos, he would develop an unsurpassed work ethic that would guide him in life. Following 3 years at Schroeder, and 11 years working for Kaiser Automotive cutting up scrap autos and farm equipment, Woody would find a home that allowed him to “do a job right” as he had been taught by his parents.

In 1970, “Woody” joined Horowitz Salvage, the same year that Commercial Metals Company (CMC) purchased the yard and included it with the SMI-Texas portion of the business. In time, he became Foreman running the outdoor day to day operations and was usually one for the first people customers dealt with when it came to buying or selling new steel products or used scrap metal materials. Known for his dedication to the philosophy of “eight hours of work for eight hours of pay”, “Woody” and Horowitz Salvage would always be linked together as a part of the SMI-Texas family.

Even before retirement, “Woody” focused on different projects at home. Whether it was working on cars, doing wood or metal work or gardening, he always enjoyed finding ways to stay engaged.

“Woody” was a member of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas. In addition to his duties as a Deacon, he also participated in Sunday School teaching, as well as filling in wherever needed and taking on any responsibilities when asked. He was well known in the community and his church.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19th from 4pm to 8pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Seguin. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 20th at 11:00 am at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Seguin. Interment will follow at the McKeller Cemetery in Gonzales. Crenshaw Funeral Home of Seguin is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include: his wife Gladys M. Thomas of Seguin and sons Norwood H. Thomas, Junior of Seguin, and Mark F. Thomas of San Antonio. He is also survived by his sisters: Evelyn Ford of San Antonio, and Ophelia James of Corpus Christi, and brother Sammie Thomas of San Antonio, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, his Greater Pilgrim Rest church family, his Horowitz Salvage/ SMI-Texas work family, and lots of other friends many of whom fondly referred to him as “Woody” or “Uncle Bro (Bruh)”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of one’s choice.

Brenda Sue Schievelbein, 64, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 5th, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Brenda was born on March 11th, 1959, in Seguin, Texas to Carole Jean (Schwab) and Virgil Albert Schievelbein. She is the oldest of 4 siblings. She graduated from Seguin High School in 1977 and continued her studies at Southwest Texas State University. Brenda worked as an Optometry Technician and administrative assistant for many years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Seguin.

Brenda was a fun spirited soul who embraced many passions. She was very creative and used her talents in many ways including cross stitch, sewing, and art. One of her favorite places was in the sand listening to the waves and soaking up the sun. Brenda also enjoyed baking and cooking. Every Christmas she loved making and sharing her famous “Puppy Chow” with all her friends and family. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. Later in life she took up gardening and was known by her neighbors to have the prettiest front yard. Brenda did not have any children, so her nieces and nephews were her pride and joy. With her beautiful youthful spirit, she always knew how to keep the kids entertained!

Brenda is survived by her mother, Carole Schievelbein; sisters, Cyndi Johnson (Kyle), and Lori McCoy; brother, Timothy Schievelbein (fiancée Kelly Follis); nieces and nephews, Chasity Schneider (Bryan), Kelsey McCoy, Evan Schievelbein (Callie), Andi Schievelbein, Kara Linnens (Corey), and Kylee Johnson; great nieces and nephews, Chance, Tatum, Tripp and Ty Schievelbein, Brynley Grace Schneider and Gracie Belle Linnens; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Schievelbein and brother-in-law, Ricky McCoy.

A memorial service celebrating Brenda’s life will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville and the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Private graveside services will be held prior at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. For those who desire the service will be livestreamed at http://vimeo.com/event/3382180.

Brenda was a beautiful person inside and out. She cared deeply for the people around her. She was so kind and passionate and would give her last dollar to someone who she thought needed it more than her. She will be forever missed. Until we meet again.

Charitable donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Study Finds High Levels Of Toxins In NYC Subway Stations (New York, NY) -- An NYU study has found “alarmingly high” levels of airborne toxins in New York City subway stations. Researchers took readings at 271 subway platforms back in December 2021 and found that pollution from airborne iron particles was 126 times higher than what you’d be exposed to outdoors. That’s a big concern because iron inhalation has been linked to autism, ADHD, cardiac and lung disease, plus cancer. NYU scientists said they recorded the most toxic particles at the 181st Street Station on the 1 line and found in on trains throughout the system. The MTA insists there’s nothing dangerous about subway air.

North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes GOP Abortion Bill (Raleigh, NC) -- North Carolina’s Democratic governor is rejecting a GOP-backed abortion bill. Governor Roy Cooper applied his veto stamp to the legislation over the weekend at a public rally in Raleigh over the weekend. The measure would lower the window for abortions in the state from 20 weeks to 12 week and impose other restrictions as well. It’s unclear whether Republicans can muster enough votes in the North Carolina House and Senate to override Cooper’s veto.

Nashville Health Department Distributing Fentanyl Test Strips At Local Clinics (Nashville, TN) -- A change to state law last year is allowing Nashville officials to offer more tools to help cut down on fatal overdoses. The Metro Health Department is now providing free fentanyl test strips at their clinics. Changes to Tennessee regulations mean they are no longer considered drug paraphernalia. Overdose reversal drug Narcan is also available. Search Nashville-dot-gov for information on clinic locations and hours.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Bids Farewell to Member of its Family (Colorado Springs, CO) -- The staff at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said good-bye to a member of its four-legged family this weekend. Zoo officials say Saturday afternoon, their 37-year-old African elephant named Malaika [[ mah-LIKE-uh ]] passed away after suffering for years from chronic illnesses and mobility issues. Described as an elephant with a sweet and sassy personality, the zoo had shared her health battles with the public for the last couple of years. She will be laid to rest in the Colorado wilderness on land that zoo officials say was given by a generous donor.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 17, 2023

LULAC Garden

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden, located on 8th Street has green beans, cue ball squash, and peppers ready for picking. The garden is open to all free of charge. Bring your own bags and be careful where you step in the garden.

and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www. NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

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.

Caring for Loved One with

Dementia

Survey Participants that are caring for African American/ Black women with dementia are needed to take a survey for a doctoral dissertation project. For more information, call Shanae Rhodes at 210-5498779.

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. The deadline to participate is Wednesday, May 17. To take the survey visit, www.view.seguinedc.com/ceds.

Young Professionals Lunch & Learn

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the Seguin ISD Administration Office, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. The Guest Speaker will be Dr. Matthew Gutierrez. Arrive early to purchase lunch from the Dilly Deli Food Trailer. Mention YP for a 10% discount. For registration and further information, visit www.seguinchamber.com/events/.

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

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 870-9495003.

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.

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Ceremony

The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, in observance of National Nurses’ Week, National Correctional Officer Week, and National Law Enforcement Officer Week, will have a Memorial Ceremony honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community. The Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18 at 2617 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin.

Young Professionals Margarita Madness Social

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have its Margarita Madness Social from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at Court Street Coffee, located at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Sister’s Keeper Suicide Prevention & Intervention Zoom

The My Sister’s Keeper of Refuge III Church will offer a Suicide Prevention & Intervention Zoom at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Missionary Nancy Turner, President of Precious Life Suicide Prevention will be providing Biblical advice on Suicide Prevention & Intervention. A Q&A session will be held after the presentation. To join visit www.zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378, or phone 1-346-248-7799 and enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378##, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Memorial Open House Honoring Virginia King Bergfeld

There will be a Memorial Open House honoring the life of Virginia King Bergfeld from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the King-Woods Farmstead, located at 920 E. Court St. in Seguin.

Erase PTSD Now Benefit

There will be an Erase PTSD Now Benefit from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at The Backyard hosted by URSA Botanicals. There will be three live bands, Cajun on the Geaux Food Truck, local vendors, a silent auction, and a dunking booth with local dignitaries.

Pizza Palooza

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Pizza Palooza benefit for the Boy Scout Troop #118 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin. Pizzas are $15. Choose from cheese, pepperoni, sausage, meat lovers, veggie, and supreme. Text orders to 210-416-9975.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 830-3058829.

Annual Men in Black Memorial Program

The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will have its Annual Men in Black Memorial Program at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21. The guests will be Rev. A. D. Dillard and the First Baptist Church of San Marcos.

Guadalupe Master Naturalist Meeting

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 22 at the AgriLife Extension, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The speaker will be Eric Weeks of the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance on land restoration work and how to manage non-native invasive species.

City of Seguin Hosting Blood Drive

The City of Seguin will host a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 in the Seguin Coliseum Parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information, call 210-6685914.Appointments can be made online at www. donor.southtexasblood.org/donor/schedules/ driveschedul/138228.

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.

Crossroads Church Youth Ministry Car Wash Fundraiser

The Crossroads Church Youth Ministry will have a Car Wash Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the church parking lot, located at 3455 US Hwy 90 in Seguin. Donations accepted. For questions, contact Brandy at 830-379-7737.

Seguin Seventh Day Adventist Church Yard Sale

The Seguin Seventh Day Adventist Church will have a Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29. There will be various items for sale including televisions, home vacuums, tools, books, and more.

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.

Community Listening Event

The CCSCT will have a Comal, Guadalupe, and Kendall Counties Community Listening Event sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the McKenna Event Center Ballroom, located at 801 San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Come share your ideas. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, visit www.ccsctbridgebuilders.rsvpify.com/.

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.

Hillcrest Church Youth Garage Sale

The Hillcrest Church Youth will have its Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Hillcrest Church (Gym), located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin. Booth space is available for $30. For more information, call 830-379-7531.

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.

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.

Science Mill Summer Camp offered by Seguin ISD

The Science Mill Summer Camp will be offered by the Seguin ISD for elementary students (those entering third through current fifth grade) the weeeks of either June 12 or June 19 at Camp May Day. There are a limited number of spaces available and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CampSC123.

Seguin Field of Honor

The Seguin Field of Honor will have opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 and closing ceremonies at 10 a.m. June 17 at the Faith Lutheran Church, located at 13 26 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Fag dedications are being accepted for $25 each. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 245. For more information, visit www.healingfield.org/event/seguintx23/.

Flag Retirement Ceremony

There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:15 p.m. on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. HEB will provide hotdogs and chips (while supplies last) after the ceremony.

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.

Intermediate Watercolor Class

The Seguin Art Center will offer an Intermediate Watercolor Class for ages 16 and older from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Bring your own supplies. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

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COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July

After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at the Den Restaurant, located at 484 Bluebonnet Drive in La Vernia. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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.

TLU Nursing Fair 2023

The Texas Lutheran University Service Learning & Career Development will have its Nursing Fair 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the New Braunfels Campus. Register on Handshake. For more information, email pgentry@tlu.edu.

August

Master Naturalist Training Class

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

Food Distribution Event

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

September

Food Distribution Event

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

October

Food Distribution Event

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

November

Food Distribution Event

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

Ongoing Community Calendar Items

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

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

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

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

Precious Life Services

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

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www. heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

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

Salvation Army New Office

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

Volunteers Needed

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

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

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

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Ronald Joseph Ahr, Deceased, were issued on May 4, 2023, in Cause No. 2023-PC-0116, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Debbie Lynn Ahr. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Frank B. Suhr, Attorney at Law, 473 South Seguin Avenue, Ste 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - Dated the 4th day of May, 2023

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