SDN: May 22, 2023

Remembering fallen law enforcement

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – If there is one place in which fallen law enforcement officers are always remembered and honored it’s Guadalupe County. In a long-standing tradition, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office this month held its annual Memorial Ceremony in honor of those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community.

The ceremony brought together not only sheriff’s deputies and employees but also officers with the Seguin Police Department. It also welcomed retired officers who continue to support and who continue to be a part of their law enforcement families.

Providing messages and reminders to his fellow colleagues was Joshua Ray, chief deputy for the sheriff’s office. Having come on board last year after serving for years as a Texas Ranger, Ray shared his own experiences of having to be on the front lines of many of those losses and

why often times the shift of a public servant never ends.

“They are public servants all the way through, right? They give and give and give and give and a lot of that is giving their time. I have seen them work 12hour shifts and then afterwards go to an event that the sheriff’s office needs to be at or go to another security job or on their days off, they are working security jobs. They just give and give and give. Well, when they are doing all that giving, there is a family on the other end of it because they are not home. They are missing baseball games or band (concerts) or what not, so we do need to be reminded because in our profession, they’ll give and give so much that they’ll sacrifice their own personal wellness. So, I think that it’s important for those of us that are administrators and leaders in the profession to continually not only tell them but force them to take care of themselves and their families,” said Ray.

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Students secure their futures during Industry Signing Day

(Seguin) – The futures of area seniors was signed and delivered this past week. The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) recently celebrated its third annual Seguin Industry Signing Day in recognition of students choosing to enter career pathways leading to in-demand careers and occupations directly from high school.

Seguin Industry Signing Day also highlights the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) to ensure a skilled future workforce for the Seguin Community and nationwide.

It has become a tradition across high schools to hold a “signing day” for high school athletes to announce which team they will join. There is a signing day for kids to announce where they will go to college. There is also the Skills US National Signing Day, where students sign “letters of intent” for job offers, apprenticeships or advanced technical training.

During Seguin Industry Signing Day, local high school

senior students sign letters of intent reflecting their commitment to go straight into the workforce with Seguin companies or various technical schools across the nation.

During Navarro ISD’s Seguin Industry Signing Day, seven students signed their letters of intent to enter the workforce or attend a technical school to study welding, advanced manufacturing and cosmetology at Caterpillar Inc, Discount Tire, South Texas Electrical JATC-Electrical Lineman School, Texas State Technical College, St Phillips & Coastal Bend College.

Seguin ISD’s Seguin Industry Signing Day featured 28 students planning to enter the workforce or attend a technical college at Caterpillar Inc, CMC Steel Texas, United Alloy, Master’s Electrical, Alamo Industrial, St. Phillips College, Texas State Technical College, Lincoln Tech, Palo Alto College, The Art Institute of Austin for Animation, Blinn College, Texas Lutheran University,

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, University of New Mexico, Universal Technical Institute, and Ocean Corporation.

“We are thrilled to be able to recognize high school seniors from our area high schools across the community for their commitment to the skilled trades,” said Josh Schneuker, executive director of the SEDC. “These students will make a big impact on the U.S. labor market and will help to close the skills gap impacting our country today. We hope that by raising awareness of the many career options in the skilled trades, we will have even more students signing their ‘letters of intent’ next year.”

Seguin Industry Signing Day encourages partnerships between high schools and community/ technical colleges and local companies. These partnerships help to prepare students, who are the future workforce of Texas, for promising careers. That’s according to Rick Bough, Seguin ISD CTE director. Signing, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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Rembering, continued.

Ray says the heart behind the badge is what makes these men and women so important to everyone and provides reminders to the communities that they serve as well.

“Not only am a guy that has been a police officer for the last almost 23 years, but I am also a dad and I am a dad that’s performed CPR on someone whose covered in blood. I am a dad who has had to knock on someone’s door at 3 o’clock in the morning and say ‘hey, your loved one is not coming home.’ These people are human. They wear a uniform. They wear a badge. Sometimes, they’ve got to make hard decisions and snap second decisions but they are human and they go through these incredible experiences and endure traumatic stressed events over the course of a career that honestly if you are in it, doing it every day, you might just not see it so I would say that I’m glad the public holds us accountable and has expectations but I would also ask them to remember grace in it because they give up a lot to do what they do and their families give up a lot for them to do what they do,” said Ray.

Sheriff Arnold Zwicke says it important to remember these lives that have been lost. He says no matter when or where an officer is killed, it becomes personal to all those wearing a badge.

“Today is all about thanking the officers for the job they do each and every day – the jail, the nurses, the medical staff, our officers in law enforcement and it’s also the day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life protecting others. We want the public to know and I want my men and women to know that just to assure that the sun will come out tomorrow, we are going to put on that badge and uniform and we are going to represent

Signing, continued.

“We are excited to partner with SEDC to recognize Seguin ISD Career and Technical Education students that have completed their pathway at Seguin High School and are ready to take the next step in their careers. For some, that means attending a trade school to gain further understanding of their craft, while for others it means using the skills and knowledge, they have gained in their CTE courses to enter the workforce. We (Seguin ISD) are proud of these young men and women and know that they will represent our district and their programs well,” said Bough.

Also applauding this type of recognition was Vanessa Ritenour, Navarro ISD CTE director.

those that gave their lives to let them know we are not going to quit and we are just going to keep coming and I’m proud of the job that each and everyone does here and I’m thankful for the turnout,” said Zwicke. Zwicke says unfortunately, the dangers continue to increase more and more for law enforcement agencies across the country. He says these risks should never go unnoticed.

“The challenges are getting more and more every day with the craziness in the country as well as with the growth in Guadalupe County. I remember taking office 23 years ago and trying to grasp my head around it and here came Sept. 11. of 2001 and that changed law enforcement from what it was. It was a lot of added responsibilities and things to look for and things to deal with. Now, we are dealing with the border crisis, the fentanyl crisis and everything else and the guys are just doing the best they can to keep Guadalupe County safe. I commend them for their actions,” said Zwicke.

The annual observance held Friday at the sheriff’s office also recognized National Nurses’ Week, National Correctional Officer Week and National Law Enforcement Officer Week. It was a celebration of all officers, correctional officers and nurses of the past and present.

“We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our young professionals who are continuing to pursue their career pathways after high school. They have acquired real-world knowledge and technical skills in their high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) program pathways. By committing to a post-secondary/ technical education or by joining our

local workforce within their selected Program of Study, these students are getting a jump start on their future career goals.

We congratulate them all and wish them the best on their future endeavors,” said Ritenour.

Navarro’s signing day was held on Monday, May 15 followed by Seguin ISD’s signing

day on Wednesday, May 17.

Photo courtesy SEDC

Texas Lutheran Softball’s Season Ends with 2-1 Loss to Belhaven in Regional Championship

SEGUIN, Texas -- No. 8 Texas Lutheran softball’s season came to an end Saturday afternoon at the NCAA Division-III Marshall Regional, falling to Belhaven, 2-1, in the regional championship.

Texas Lutheran (40-8) fell behind early after the Blazers (32-11) scored two runs in the bottom of the second.

The Bulldogs would begin to chip away in the fifth inning as senior Laura Hernandez (Missouri City/Ridge Point) hit a solo home run, her second of the regional, sixth of the season, and 12th of her career, to cut the lead in half.

As the Bulldogs time began to run out and outs became numbered, senior Bailey Hudgeons (Dripping Springs/Dripping Springs) stepped to the plate and hit a leadoff double down the left field line to start the seventh inning. Freshman Harleigh Russell (Fort Worth/Boswell) would pinch-run for the senior and advance to third on a wild pitch, but that’s where the Bulldogs rally would end, stranding Russell to end the season.

Ashlyn Strother (Seabrook/Clear Falls) got the start in the circle for the Bulldogs and would go two innings - allowing two runs on three hits. Sydney Ouellette (Corpus Christi/Gregory-Portland) relieved her in the third and dominated for the majority of her outing - only allowing three hits in 3.1 shutout innings out of the bullpen. Amanda White (Lockhart/ Lockhart) would come in in relief to record the final two outs for the Bulldogs.

Laura Hernandez, Bailey Hudgeons, and Madison Johnson (Round Rock/Round Rock) were named to the All-Tournament Team.

This season marked the ninth consecutive trip to the NCAA Division-III Softball Tournament in program history, a year that also saw Texas Lutheran claim its ninth straight Southern Collegiate Athletic

Conference (SCAC) regular season championship. TLU reached the 40win threshold for the fourth time in program history and the third time in four complete seasons. As a team, the 2023 TLU softball team set the program record for walks (175), thirteen more than the previous record set last season.

Individually, All-Region freshman Serena Gonzalez (Corpus Christi/ Foy H. Moody) broke the program’s freshman home run record with 10 home runs and established the program’s RBI record with 57 RBIs on the season. Caelee Clark (Montgomery/Lake Creek) set the program’s single-game stolen base record (6), single-season walks record (31), and freshman stolen base record (66). Ashlyn Strother set the program record for career wins (65).

The Bulldogs - a team picked to finish first in the SCAC preseason poll - conclude the 2023 season with a 40-8 record, going 19-2 in the SCAC to claim their ninth straight SCAC regular season championship. The Bulldogs will graduate three seniors - Laura Hernandez, Bailey Hudgeons, and Kirsten Williams (Pearland/Glenda Dawson). This group of seniors graduates with a career record of 140-21, claiming NCAA Runner-Up in 2021, a national third place finish in 2022, and claiming three SCAC Championships together. We thank them for all of their contributions to the Texas Lutheran softball program.

For more information on Texas Lutheran softball, follow the Bulldogs on Facebook (@txlutheransoftball), Twitter (@TLUsoftball), and Instagram (@tlu_softball) and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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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.

James Edward “Tuddy” Dietz, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on May 13, 2023. Tuddy was born on June 6, 1936 in Seguin, Texas to Hilda (Kuehne) and Harry Anton Dietz. He was born and raised in Seguin, and was a member of the Seguin High School Class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Tuddy was a lifetime member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church where he served two terms on the church council. He began his banking career at First National Bank as a loan officer and agricultural estimator which included valuing cattle. He retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 2001.

He was involved in many clubs and memberships serving throughout Guadalupe County including, Guadalupe County Farm Bureau, Guadalupe County Fair Association, Guadalupe County Ground Water Conservation District, Texas Greyhound Association member, active in the Kingsbury Fire Department, Seguin Noon Lions, Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Committee and a 4-H leader for the Horse Club. His service also included Guadalupe County Commissioner for five years and a founding member of the Beloved and ever Popular Buck Fever, Inc. of which he served as President and Treasurer.

He was an active long-time member of the Kingsbury Masonic Lodge # 887 AF & AM.

A lover of the outdoors, Tuddy will be remembered as a longtime farmer and rancher who also loved fishing and hunting. He also loved watching the rodeos on the cowboy channel, especially when his granddaughter Ashlee is competing.

Tuddy is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeanette Dolle Dietz, his parents, his brother, Harry Dietz, his nephew, Harry Gene Dietz and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Linda (Illhardt) and Leroy Dolle and brothers-inlaw, Herman and Stanley Dolle.

Survivors include his loving daughter, Jami Dietz-Carley and husband Spencer; grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Ashlee Carley, Kahlan “Kay Kay” Dietz and Adric Dietz; daughter-in-law, Dr. Elisabeth Noelke; sisters-in-law, Linda Dietz and Anne Dolle; special beloved friends, Sylvia and Refugio “Cuco” Campos; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marcus Bigott and the Rev. Jim Price officiating and under the auspices of the Kingsbury Masonic Lodge # 887 AF & AM. Interment will follow in the Eden Cemetery. One of his final wishes was for everyone that had a cattle brand to bring it to the cemetery to brand his casket. A reception will follow at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Big Red Barn).

For those whom desire the service may be livestreamed at https://www.youtube. com/@emanuelslutheranseguin.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Cerda, Mickey Franz, Jared Koehler, Weston Koehler, Tim Dudley, Harlyn Goebel, Chris Ayotte, Dr. Scott Bugai, Donnie Henk and Ross Roessing. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Allan and Debbie Bode, Kathy Brady, William and Sally Maierhofer, Lilo Mondin, Margaret Taylor, Steve and Barbara Koehler, Greg and Kaye Koehler, Dr. James Rider and Dr. David Rider, Wilfred Bartoskewitz, Burl and Delores Smith, Adam Pierra, Refugio and Sylvia Campos, Louis, Pam Etzel and Jeff Kolbe.

Special thanks to his loving caregiver, Priscilla Garcia at Home Instead, and Advanced Home Health for their wonderful care of Tuddy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eden Cemetery Association, c/o Pamela Durbin, 107 Dolle Farm Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 155, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638, Buck Fever, P. O. Box 230, Seguin, Texas, 78156 or to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, 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.

swope

Lynda “Kay” Myers Swope was born in Seagraves, TX on June 10, 1939. She was the second of three children born to Robert Myers and Mary Belle Myers. Kay’s childhood was spent living on various US Army bases during the Second World War. Her family settled in Lubbock, TX after the war. She graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University majoring in education and business.

Kay married Sanford Swope in Lubbock, TX on November 7, 1969. Sanford was a career soldier in the US Army. Kay had two children, Robert “Scott” and Matthew Dwight. Kay and Sanford moved the family to many locations over the next several years. She lived in Germany, Holland, Italy, as well as Houston Texas, and Lawton, OK. When Sanford was in an area she could not accompany him to, she and the children lived in Lubbock. Kay loved traveling to distant locals and made friends in all the countries she visited and lived in.

She worked as a commission accountant for an insurance agency for many years. Following her retirement from business in 2003, Kay started ‘Kay’s Magic Quilting’, a long-arm machine quilting business. She owned and operated the business until she retired again in 2019. In addition to completing quilts for her customers, Kay was an accomplished quilter in her own right. One of her quilts was named Grand Champion of the Guadalupe County Fair quilt exhibit.

Kay was a skilled seamstress, an avid homemaker, an excellent cook, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a generous friend and held a very personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, and one grandchild. She is survived by her husband, her two children Scott and Matthew, and four grandchildren. She is greatly loved and missed.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jim Craver officiating.

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.

Taylor

Charles Alfred Taylor II, 61 years old of Seguin, Tx passed away recently.

A memorial service will be held Monday May 22nd, 2023 from 11am to 12:30pm at Wesley Harper United Methodist Church.

Survivors include wife: Sharmagne, Daughter: Evan, son: Barry and Grandson Carter Taylor.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to OMIK Amateur Radio Scholarship Fund.

Services Entrusted to:

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216 Blumberg St.

Seguin, Tx. 78155

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Dowtowner of the Year

On May 10, 2023, Prof. George E. Dix passed away of natural causes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dahlia Marie GutierrezDix of Austin, TX.

He is also survived by two sons: George Dix of Tupelo, MS. and Edward Dix of Raleigh N.C.; a sister, Jennifer Dix Burkholder (Regan) of Santa Fe, N.M.; and a brother, John Dix (Carolyn) of Telluride CO.

Thank you, Seguin!

Prof. Dix was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison WI, where he was a distinguished student, graduating first in his class. Afterward, he clerked for two Federal Judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Alabama. Upon completing his clerkships, he went on the teach at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis MO. Subsequently, he was lured away from St. Louis to become a “founding faculty member” of the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He worked diligently at Arizona State to assure a level of excellence in legal studies for the students. In 1971 he was lured away again by Dean W. Page Keeton of the University of Texas Law School to help establish one of the most prestigious law schools; particularly in the area of Criminal Law. Prof. Dix taught at U.T. Law School for 48 years and was passionate about each year. He loved teaching and found great pleasure in getting to know his students and in encouraging them in their endeavors.

In addition to his teaching duties, Prof. Dix distinguished himself in his legal writings and research. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, periodicals, articles, and most notably his treatise in the TEXAS PRACTICE series on CRIMINAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE for numerous editions. He was very gratified that his writings and opinions were often cited as guidance and authority by the United States Supreme Court in their opinions concerning Texas criminal law.

He was also passionate about the rights of the mentally ill in our society and worked closely with several legislators in rewriting the Texas Mental Code. He was a lecturer on these matters with the State Bar of Texas and with specific Mental Health organizations to help educate physicians and mental health workers on the legal rights of mental health patients.

Prof. Dix devoted more than 52 years to legal education in his hope to produce the best and most ethical attorneys to serve the people of the State of Texas.

He will be remembered most by his devoted wife for his sharp wit; his gentleness; his sweet and loving manner; his wonderful hugs and kisses, and most importantly, constant support and encouragement. His accomplishments in his profession pale in comparison to the love he felt and shared in their marriage.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757. A reception for mourners will be held in St. Louis IX Hall immediately after the funeral mass.

A graveside interment service is scheduled for May 30, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seguin, TX 78155.

In his memory, the “Prof. George E. Dix Scholarship Fund” has been established and donations to this fund should be payable to ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, in order to provide tuition to students in financial need. Donations may be made at the funeral mass and/or at the reception following or by mail.

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.

8-Year-Old Girl Dies In U.S. Customs & Border Protection Custody

(Harlingen, TX) -- An eight-year-old girl who was in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody has died. The CPB said in a release on Wednesday that the child and her family were in custody at a facility in Harlingen [[ har-lin-jen ]], Texas when she “experienced a medical emergency.” The agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the little girl’s death.

Federal Appeals Court Leans Toward Rolling Back Medication Abortion Access

(New Orleans, LA) -- An appeals court appears likely to restrict access to a key abortion pill. The Justice Department argued in front of a New Orleans Federal court Wednesday to allow greater access to the pill after a Texas judge restricted its access months ago. The restrictions were based on alleged flaws with the FDA approval process. Although the New Orleans judges will not rule for weeks, court insiders say judges aggressively question lawyers for the Justice Department and the restrictions will probably stand. Regardless, any decision will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court.

TX Bans Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

(Austin, TX) -- Texas is banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors. On Wednesday, the state legislature passed a bill that would make it illegal for healthcare workers to aid minors in a gender transition. The bill will also force teens already on hormones or puberty blockers to stop using the drugs. The ACLU has criticized the bill, which they say blocks “evidence-based, life-saving health care” for transgender adolescents. The legislature is now headed to the desk of conservative Governor Greg Abbott. If it’s signed, Texas will join 16 other states banning healthcare for transgender youth.

USDA Might Ban Chocolate Milk From School Cafeterias

(Washington, DC) -- The Agriculture Department could be moving to ban flavored milk from school cafeterias. The USDA just closed the public comment period on changes in long-term school nutrition standards to cut down on added sugars in school lunch and breakfast programs. The agency says the aim is to “reduce exposure to added sugars and promote more nutrient-dense unflavored milk.” The USDA suggests limiting the amount of chocolate and strawberry milk in high schools and banning it completely in elementary and middle schools.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY

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.

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.

Veterans and First Responders Breakfast

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have its monthly Veterans and First Responders Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at 1331 C H Matthies Jr. in Seguin.

Elks Lodge Craft Fair

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have its Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at 1331 C H Matthies Jr. in Seguin. For more information or to become a vendor, call Peggy Brietzke at 210262-2436.

Your Best Life Festival

The NAMI Guadalupe County will have its 2023

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anglers Night Out

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Hill Country will host Anglers Night Out at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Downtown Social in New Braunfels. The guest speaker will be Captain Joey Farah of Backwater Fishing. For more information, call Miles Engelke at 210-260-8968.

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.

Guadalupe County Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speaker will be Juan Seguin Society President Alma Jackson on voter engagement. Reservations are required by Saturday, May 20 by text to Penney Stap at 830-643-9433 or email oahupenney@yahoo.com. The program is free and the cost of the lunch is $20. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

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.

Community Youth Outreach Cookout

The United Women in Faith of Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church will have its Community Youth Outreach Cookout for children and youth, along with a parent or guardian, living in or around the Pradera Housing Complex from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 at the Pradera Housing Complex. There will be free hotdogs and chilidogs with all the trimmings, games, goody bags, and free shoes and sandals all while supplies last.

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 830-305-8829.

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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

Geronimo Lions Meeting

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

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.

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 830-3796382.

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20 (a child’s hot dog plate is $5). Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center and entertainment will be provided by Charlie and Wyatt.

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.

Kingsbury Baptist Church Graduate Recognition Service

The Kingsbury Baptist Church will have its Graduate Recognition Service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 4 at the church, located at 6901 FM 2438 in Kingsbury.

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 830-3050472 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 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

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/.

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.

Kingsbury Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

The Kingsbury Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15. The theme is Twists and Turns and is for ages kinder through 6th grade (completed). For more information, call 830-639-4671.

Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting

The Native Plant Society, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at St. John Lutheran Church, located at FM 465 in Marion. The presenter will be Dr. Larry Sunn from Rain Bees on the current status of the aquifers under Guadalupe County and how you can help feed your aquifer. There will be a plant/seed exchange, social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program. For more information, visit www.npsot. org/wp/guadalupe/.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 830-2373544. 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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