SDN: June 6, 2023

Southwest Prep to build new campus for GROWING high school classes

(Seguin) -- Construction officially gets underway this week as Southwest Preparatory School prepares for a new high school in Seguin.

Although the new addition to the campus will include space for both high school classrooms and a cafeteria, officials say the new building will be the foundation for their first official cohort of high school seniors.

Southwest Preparatory School-Seguin is an open enrollment, tuition-free, public charter school, which serves grades Pre-K through 12.

School Principal Dana Fornabaio says with enrollment continuing to grow, it has prompted the charter school to try to keep up with its facility needs here in Seguin.

“Since we have started here, this campus is one of our district campuses for Southwest Prepatory District. This is one of our newer ones and we have since I believe we are going on our eighth here at this campus, so we had started slowly adding on after elementary grade levels – the middle school and then the high school. So, next year will be our first year having our senior class of 12th graders. With that being said and just kind of over the past two years with implementing a lot of new different programs such as Capturing Kids Hearts and just the overturn.... Campus, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Photo courtesy SW Prep

Middle school land purchase back on Seguin ISD agenda

(Seguin) --- The Seguin ISD is expected to finally move forward with the potential first steps needed to secure a land deal for a future third middle school.

As reported last week, the school board opted to hold off on action that would allow Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez from moving forward with the purchase of a 42acre tract of land, located adjacent to the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center.

The issue according to the district was more about how the agenda item read than the school board being opposed to the purchase of this land.

District officials say the change also allowed the district to illustrate to the public its due diligence in handling this land deal and making

sure that it is the best location for a future school.

Tonight’s agenda reads, “Consideration and Possible Action, Including Adoption of a Resolution to Make an Offer to Purchase

Approximately 42 Acres of Real Property Located at 407 Patricia Park

Court, Seguin, Texas from GREEN DOG DEVELOPMENT, LLC.”

The special meeting of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees gets underway at 6:30 p.m. today in the Seguin ISD Board Room located in the Seguin ISD Administration Building.

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of how we have been with our curriculum and the fact that we are a smaller class – classroom sizes – two per teacher ratio and we have a lot of interventions on our campus as well as tutors to give that extra support as well as a lot instructional assistance here,” said Fornabaio.

Southwest Prep last week broke ground for the new school building to be built at its current site, located at 2400 E. Walnut Street.

Fornabaio says its primary focus was to keep up with those growing numbers at the secondary level.

“Our idea for this new building that we are going to be doing. Demolishing of the old little piece (began) on Saturday. It’s two floors so it’s going to be kind of a multi-use building but on the second floor is where all of our high schoolers will be housed and then on the first floor is where we will have our cafeteria and other office space and things of that nature but the reason we are building a new two story building is because we want to give our high school kiddos their own space because we are a pre-k through 12th grade,” said Fornabaio.

More importantly, Fornabaio says the new building is vital to continuing their classrooms with a small student-teacher ratio.

“We are excited to be able to provide our students with more of their own personal space especially with

our high school kids and they are still going to be in that small classroom setting and getting a lot of that one on one. We are going to have that one-onone technology. It’s going to be very innovative so just being able to provide them those opportunities from the larger districts to come on in and have this kind of other family-oriented community, I think it’s going to be a really great year, so we are excited,” said Fornabaio.

The expansion of Southwest Prep is only the first of many plans that have been put into motion. Campus leaders say providing a great and safe learning environment is that first step.

“Eventually at the end of the day, we want to make sure our kids are getting the best opportunities possible. We are also going to start in this upcoming fall semester when school starts, we are starting our dual enrollment so that students can start receiving their college credit. Eventually, we want to become an early college high school. This is probably going to be just because of the space that we have – the most expansion that we are going to be able to do on the land that we have here so this will be it for this actual space for our pre-k through 12th grades,” said Fornabaio.

Weather permitting, construction on the new Southwest Prep high school building is expected to be completed in time for the first day of school scheduled for Aug. 14.

Photos courtesy SW Prep

Darlene Holland Announces RETIREMENT

SEGUIN, Texas -- Darlene Holland, the head coach of both men’s and women’s track and field and cross country and the lone head coach in Texas Lutheran indoor track and field and men’s cross country history, announced her retirement from coaching after 12 seasons as head coach and 17 seasons in total at Texas Lutheran and over 25 years of collegiate coaching.

Holland announces the news of her retirement just days after six Bulldogs student-athletes competed at the NCAA Championships, with five earning All-America status, and just five weeks after her men’s and women’s teams won a combined 12 individual SCAC Championships.

“I knew coming into this season that it was going to be my last,” Holland said. “I had a vision of what could happen this year with the team, and many of my predictions came to fruition. Nobody on the team knew I was retiring, and we went through all of our seasons ‘business as usual.’ I am extremely proud of not only our group who made the NCAA Championships, but the team as a whole as we took on the SCAC competitors and gave it our all.”

Holland just completed her 12th season as the director of both Texas Lutheran’s cross country and track and field programs. She arrived in Seguin in the fall of 2006 as an assistant coach for the women’s programs to then coach Pat Zarate, winning three consecutive American Southwest Conference (ASC) titles together from 2010-12, before taking over as head coach for the TLU women’s cross country and track and field programs in 2012-13. In 2014, she was named the inaugural head coach for Texas Lutheran’s men’s cross country and track and field programs.

“I am thankful for the opportunity that Patrick gave me to jump right in with our women’s teams while he was the head coach,” Holland said. “I think our personalities balanced each other out and we could get the most out of our women. It was pretty awesome to come in right away in the first year and have a national championship 4x400 relay. It was at

that moment that I knew things could reach epic proportions here at TLU. I was all in!”

“Adding the men’s programs was a huge challenge for me and one that I openly welcomed. I remember thinking that I couldn’t wait to have the drive and determination of male athletes blend in with the already inspired women we had on the team. It was definitely a fantastic atmosphere. The inaugural men’s team set a very high standard for themselves and set the foundation of a very strong program.”

Under Holland’s leadership, Texas Lutheran was positioned as one of the premier programs in the ASC and Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). Her Bulldogs captured seven championships across ASC and SCAC competition including women’s cross country (2012, 2013 (ASC)), women’s track and field (2013 (ASC), 2014 (SCAC)), and men’s track and field (2017, 2018, 2019 (SCAC)).

In her final season, Holland led TLU men’s track and field to one of their most historic seasons to date. Texas Lutheran qualified two athletes for the NCAA Indoor National Championships, six athletes for the NCAA Outdoor National Championships, tallying five All-Americans, while also leading the program to its highest national ranking in program history of number seven in the nation earlier this season. Three cross country athletes also competed in NCAA regionals in 2022 with men’s cross country making their first NCAA Regional appearance since 2019.

In total, Texas Lutheran has qualified over 100 athletes to the NCAA Championships and had 65 athletes achieve All-American status by finishing in the top eight at NCAAs under Holland whether as the head or assistant coach in charge of that event area.

“For 17 years, Coach Darlene Holland has committed her leadership, expertise, and passion to the TLU Track and Field and CrossCountry Program. Her impact on the TLU Track and Field and Cross-Country Program is unparalleled,” Bill Miller, Texas Lutheran Director of Athletics, said. “She started as an excellent assistant and transitioned to being

one of the top NCAA DIII Track and Field and Cross-Country coaches in the nation. She just completed her 12th season as head coach of the women’s cross country and women’s indoor/outdoor track and field and her ninth season as head coach of the men’s cross country and men’s indoor/outdoor track and field. She has done an incredible job. She has led the Bulldogs Cross Country and Track and Field program to conference championships in two different NCAA DIII conferences, she has coached National Champions, many AllAmericans, and has been Coach of the Year multiple times.”

“It is difficult to completely capture in words what she has meant to the TLU Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. She set a high standard and maintained a high standard. She is a winner and committed to doing things the right way. She has left a long term and historical impact on TLU Cross Country and Track Field. Most importantly her student-athletes were not only winners on the track but also excellent students. She has had a tremendous impact on the lives of hundreds of student-athletes who competed in the TLU Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Her leadership, knowledge, and impact will be hard to replace. On behalf of the TLU Athletics Department, I want to thank her for her commitment, her continuous desire to achieve excellence and the tremendous job she did leading multiple Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. She has made her mark in TLU Athletics history, and we wish her all the best in her retirement endeavors.”

Holland has been honored as the SCAC’s track and field Coach of the Year four times, also earning USTFCCCA South/Southeast Region Men’s Track & Field Coach of the Year honors in 2017 and 2019, a feat which only four other women in all divisions have ever been honored.

Holland’s student-athletes have won 122 SCAC individual titles as coach at Texas Lutheran and 134 in total, adding her lone season as head coach in the ASC.

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Jett

After a hard-fought battle with a lengthy illness, Herbert Allen Jett, 78, of Seguin, Texas went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Seguin. While growing up in East Tennessee, Allen attended Childs Memorial Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus as his savior. Later he attended both Paint Rock Baptist Church and Cedar Fork Baptist Church where he met his bride, Patricia Jett. They were married at Cedar Fork Baptist Church in April 1964.

Allen later became a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Austin, Texas where he served as a deacon for many years.

Allen was born on November 10, 1944, in Harriman, Tennessee to Woodroe & Imogene Jett who preceded him in death. After graduating from Midway High School in 1963 he set out for Washington DC where he found a job working with the FBI. In 1963 Allen joined the United States Navy and served his country for seven years. Following his Navy career, he worked in the insurance industry for a few years before deciding to return to college to earn his degree at the age of 35. After graduating he moved his family to Austin, Texas to work for Texas Instruments.

Allen worked at several different companies in Austin as an Electrical Engineer before retiring in 2006. Allen and Patricia moved to Seguin following his retirement.

One of Allen’s dreams was to become a pilot, which he accomplished in 1995. This led to quite a few adventures for Allen and Patricia. Later in life at 74 years of age, after building a house and getting settled in Seguin, Allen also earned his Amateur Extra Ham Radio License where he loved making connections both locally and around the world. He especially enjoyed communicating with Morse code. Allen treasured his friendships with the local Ham Operators group.

He is survived by his dear wife of 59 years, Patricia Jett, and his children, Pam Swanks and husband, William, Greg Jett and wife, Elisa; grandchildren, Ashley Cotton and husband Rick, Clay Swanks and fiancée Bailey, Logan Raby; great-grandson, Trip Cotton; his siblings, James Jett and wife Linda, Dennis Jett, Carolyn Huffstettler and husband, Arlan, Fred Jett, and wife Robin; numerous nieces and nephews.

It was very important to Allen that Christ be glorified through his illness and death. The family requests any donations be made in Allen’s name to any of the following: The Gideons International, The First Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas or, Cedar Fork Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Tennessee.

Services are planned both in Seguin, Texas and, Philadelphia, Tennessee. A memorial service is planned at the First Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. A reception will follow. For those who desire, the services will be live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/ event/3474198.

Allen will be laid to rest at Cedar Fork Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Tennessee. For service information in Tennessee please visit www.kykerfuneralhomes.com [1].

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

VITAL STATISTICS

Larry Frank Shanafelt, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on May 26, 2023. Larry was born in Stamford, Texas on February 10, 1947, to Minnie Blanche (Rivers) and Frank Edward Shanafelt.

When Larry was in the 6th grade, the Shanafelt family moved to Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper in 1965 and then graduated from North West Community College in Powell in 1968. He worked at Motorola for many years and later retired from Wal-Mart.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Allen Shanafelt.

Survivors include his sister, Janice Bowman, and husband Kenny; sister-in-law, Lynne Shanafelt; nieces and nephews, Sally Tolbert and husband Dustin, Rachel Rebolloso and husband Eddie, Caleb Shanafelt and partner Lauren, Gabe Shanafelt, Genevieve Kaiser and husband Matt, and Evie Bowman; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, many cousins, and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:00 am at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. Private interment will be held prior to services at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the charity of your 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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Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary for Juanita Rodriguez who died May 26,2023 at the age of 86. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Rodriguez.

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Funeral Services for Reevis Walker will be held Saturday, the 10th of June, 11AM at the Greater Refuge Church of our Lord with interment in Sweet Home Cemetery. He will lie in state at Eunice & Lee Mortuary Friday, June 9th from 4 to 6 pm. Reevis died May 30th at the age of 90. He is survived by daughters, Anita Patterson, Sharon Walker, and Terry Showers; and sons, Perry Walker, Michael Walker, and Timothy Walker. Services are entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice & Lee Mortuary.

CDC: Teen Birthrates Hit Record Low

(Atlanta, GA) -- Teen birth rates are at another record low in the U.S. The CDC reports teen birthrates dropped three-percent last year. That’s a smaller drop than previous years as teen birthrates have fallen an average of eight-percent each year since 2007. The report’s lead author said that may mean teen birthrates can’t get any lower. Meanwhile, the birthrates for women ages 40 to 44 jumped four-percent and 12-percent for women 45 and older.

President Biden Taps Mandy Cohen As New CDC Director (Washington, DC) -- North Carolina’s former health secretary is set to be the new CDC Director. Reports say President Biden is planning to give the position to Dr. Mandy Cohen. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra reportedly spoke to Cohen to congratulate her. The current CDC chief, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is stepping down June 30th.

Concern That COVID Could Be Making A Comeback In NY (New York, NY) -- There’s growing concern that COVID could be making a comeback in New York. Wastewater surveillance shows signs of a coronavirus rebound in New York City and several suburbs including Yonkers, New Rochelle and parts of Rockland County. All 14 water treatment plants in the city are reporting high concentrations of the COVID virus, meaning 50 or more cases per one-hundred-thousand people. The data shows that trend began before Memorial Day weekend. But City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is telling The Gothamist it’s too early to determine whether the increase is the start of a dramatic surge.

Spike In Little-Known COVID-Like Virus Called HMPV (Valhalla, NY) -- There’s been a spike in a little known springtime virus that causes COVID-like symptoms. It’s called HMPV, short for human metapneumovirus and causes a range of symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, fever, congestion and breathing problems you may have had recently if you tested negative for COVID. Marina Keller, an epidemiologist at Westchester Medical Center, says the virus doesn’t cause severe infection so doctors don’t always test for it. Testing is mostly done in young kids and the elderly with the CDC reporting a 36-percent post-COVID spike in HMPV cases.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JUNE

Library Summer Reading Experience Enrollment

Open

Enrollment for the Seguin Public Library’s “All Together Now!,” Summer Reading Experience is open for young children (ages 0 to 4), kids/preteens (ages 5-11), teens (ages 12-17) and adults (ages 18+). Register in person or online. A library card is not required to enroll in the program. All age groups have until Thursday, July 20 to complete their gameboards for a chance at fabulous raffle prizes. The library will draw the lucky winners at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21.

Fourth of July Parade Applications

The City of Seguin Main Street program has Fourth of July Parade Applications available online at www.seguintexas.gov/fourthofjuly or at the Seguin Visitor Center, located at 116 N. Camp St. in Seguin. The application deadline is Monday, June 19.

Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive is currently underway. Fans will be available to households (within the Seguin city limits only) that are without air conditioning. Fans can be picked up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. A picture ID and proof of residency is required. limit one fan per household. If you received a fan last year, you are ineligible this year. If you would like to donated a fan, please drop off donations at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building. For more information, call 830-401-2321 or email ltrevino@seguintexas.

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.

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.

Chamber Military Appreciation Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Military Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 Wednesday, June 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be Ret. Major General Juan Ayala, U.S. Marine Corp. The cost is $20 per meal for members in advance, $25 for non-members and after the Friday before the event.

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.

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.

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/.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Improve your photos and learn about camera settings, flash, aspect ratio and filters. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Central Park Summer Concert Series

The Central Park Summer Concert Series will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Sunday in June and the first Sunday in July. This year’s concerts feature the Dirty River Jazz Band on June 11, Grove Factor on June 18, Natalie Rose on June 25, and the San Antonio Symphonic Band performing the Patriotic Concert on July 2. The concerts are family-friendly and free. Don’t forget to bring your chair or blanket.

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 weeks 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.

Refuge III Church Vacation Bible School

The Refuge III Church will have its Vacation Bible School from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, and a sleep over to noon on Saturday, June 17 at 7535 Elm Creek Road. The ages will be 3 years on up. There will be bible classes, games, activities, workshops, prizes, snacks, swimming, and hot tub. There will also be activities for those on Zoom. For more information, call Sis. Lavee Jackson at 832-8357412 or Sis. Shirley Fennell at 210-827-1605.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

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.

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.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff/Artist Showcase & Poetry Open Mic Night

The Seguin Public library will kickoff its Teen Summer Reading Experience with a Teen Artist Showcase & Poetry Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Friday, June 16 after the library closes. Dress up, display your artwork, read a favorite or original poem, or just enjoy a night of art. For more information call 830-401-2422.

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.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,

June 17 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn tips on using pro mode and orientation. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.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.

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.

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 830305-0472.

JULY

Freedom Fiesta

Freedom Fiesta presented by KWED will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 1 in Central Park in downtown Seguin. There will be entertainment, a variety of over 10 food trucks, cold drinks, and time to connect with the community. For more information call 830379-2234.

GCRW Kiddie Parade at Freedom Fiesta

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its Kiddie Parade to kick off KWED’s Freedom Fiesta at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 1 on Donegan St. next to Seguin’s Central Park gazebo. Kids can ride in their strollers, on their bikes or scooters, in their motorized vehicles, or just march around Central Park following Uncle Sam (aka, John Kuempel) around the square. Prizes will be given to the top two in each category (walking, self-propelled, or motorized), No registration is necessary. Contact Kelly with questions at 830-463-7549 or kdfoll123@yahoo.com.

Glenn Cernosek Watercolor Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer a hands-on

workshop for adult beginners or intermediate watercolorists from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn techniques that will make your paintings better, easier, and more fun to paint. The cost is $205, supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

“Printmaking in the Natural World” Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer a “Printmaking the Natural World” Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 11 through Friday, July 14 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will get an introduction to linear design through carving a block such as the Old Master and Albrecht Durer. The class is for ages 12 to adult. Limit 12. The cost is $120 and supplies are included. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

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.

Teen Escape Room at the Library

The Seguin Public library will have a Teen Escape Room at 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. For more information call 830-401-2422.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn about proper distance, focus, and using the grid lines. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Seguin Sports Booster Club Media Guide Deadline

The Seguin Sports Booster Club is seeking members and advertisers for its media guide that will be available at each home game this upcoming football season. The deadline for submitting information is Monday, July 17. For application/form, contact Cathy Beicker at 830-401-1954 or cbeicker@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the best settings for videos, HDR, storage, and using a tripod. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.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 830303-4188 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 830-3725980.

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 di-

ploma 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 423227-9610 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 Thomas Jefferson Hudgens, Deceased, were issued on June 1, 2023, in Cause No. 2023-PC-0074, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas to: Tammy Lynn Hudgens Lucas. 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 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. DATED the 5th day of June, 2023.

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