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Council says “Protect It” when it comes to downtown buildings

City announces new program to help fund fire suppression systems By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- The Seguin City Council wants to help downtown property owners when it comes to making their properties more firesafe. The council on Tuesday approved the creation of a new “Protect It” grant program. Much like the city’s “Fix-It Facade” grant program which helps to spruce up storefronts downtown, the new program will provide funds to help install fire supression systems in the downtown area. Main Street and CVB Director Kyle Kramm says this program will help to protect more of the buildings in the downtown historic district. “Our hisotric downtown has lost several buildings in the recent years due to fires. So, we are wanting to protect our historic character in downtown, as well as being able to make sure our buildings are being able to be used at their fullest capacity. The fire supression system will be able to help with both those areas,” Kramm. Sprinkler and other fire supression systems can be very costsly, especially for some of the older buildings in the downtown area. Kramm says the Protect It grants will provide funding to cover a portion of those costs. “We are proposing grants to property owners. For buildings that are less than 5,000 square feet, they would receive a $20,000 grant, or about 50 percent of the cost -- whichever

is less. For buildings that are between 5,000 and 15,000 square feet, it would be $30,000 or 50 percent (of cost). And buildings over 15,000 square feet, would be $40,000 or 50 percent. We did get some kind of estimates from some of our property owners in downtown about what some of their costs would be for a fire supression system. So that’s where these numbers came from,” said Kramm.

Additional funding can be provided for businesses that partner together to expand fire supression coverage downtown. There’s also additional funding available for property owners that might need to tap into underground utilities on Austin Street. Kramm says the program will get started now, and will likely be phased out over the next few years. “The goal is to try to have this program die after five years,

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because of the fact that TXDOT does plan to reconstruct Austin Street in about five years. So we are really going to try to push our property owners to do this,” said Kramm. Mayor Don Keil joked that the Austin Street project has been a long time coming, so this program may last a while longer. “Well, they started that (street) progam about 20 years ago,” joked Keil. Kramm admitted that they are hopeful that it gets started on schedule this time, and they hope that downtown property owners will also take advantage of this new program. “So until that happens, we are going to keep trying to push our property owners to take advantage of this (now). So that once we have a new Austin Street, we are not having to rip it back up for additional fire supression systems,” said Kramm. The council agreed to take $100,000 from the city’s utility fund to use to pay for the initial offering of the program. Kramm says he knows there are already a couple of businesses that have expressed interest in tapping into the new grant program.

More than 20 Guadalupe County residents have died from COVID-19 City of Seguin officials provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic 2

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County residents who have died from the disease at GRMC.

(Seguin) -- There may be some signs of slight improvements when it comes to the local battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seguin City Council received an update on Tuesday night about how the city, county, GRMC and others are working to slow the spread of the virus.

Parker also says that people continue to recover from the virus, including several members of the city’s staff. He says the virus has definitely had an impact on the city’s operations, much like it has other employers in the community.

Seguin City Manager Steve Parker the number of cases continues to rise, but he says there’s been a slight decline in the hospitalization rate at GRMC.

“Just a couple of weeks ago, we had almost 15 confirmed

“If you look at their seven-day rolling average for new daily admissions, this week, they are averaging about four patients a day coming in for COVID. Last week, that number was seven (patients per day). The actual (total) number of patients in the hospital -- the seven-day rolling average is 33 now, where last week, it was 38. So that’s good news, except for the number of deaths that have come in over the last several weeks,” said Parker. Parker says that’s a little bit of good news, but he stresses that the fight is long from over. In fact, he says deaths continue to rise. He says there have now been 22 Guadalupe

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positive cases. Now we are currently at four confirmed cases. We’ve had several employees recover. There has been nobody hospitalized with our cases. We haven’t see anyone with dramatic symptoms among our employees. But it is something that we continue to monitor. That’s one of the things that, you know, you take a look at a pandemic -- it’s not just case counts (and) deaths. There is an impact on operations. When you have your police department and several of your 911 operators get it, now you are paying them overtime. That’s an impact on the economy, relating to the funding that has to come from citizens to pay for those things. That same thing happens to small businesses as well. So we talk about relieving and trying to change the narrative here. That’s what we really are trying to do in a lot of ways -- is trying to make sure that these businesses aren’t having to close and aren’t having to pay overtime to keep their businesses moving along,” said Park. Guadalupe County officials on Tuesday released the latest data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are 1536 cases now reported in Guadalupe County. That total includes 441 confrimed active cases, 600 pending cases -- which are positive cases that have not yet been confirmed, and there are 495 people who have recovered from the virus.

Two candidates announce plans to run for District 6 council seat

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Rosales, Napier-Carter use council meeting to announce their intentions By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- Two new names have come forward seeking the District 6 seat on the Seguin City Council. Both Wanda Rosales and Monica Napier Carter announced at Tuesday’s council meeting their intentions to run for the position, which is currently held by Councilwoman Fonda Mathis, who is not eligible to seek reelection due to term limits. Rosales says that she’s been part of this community for nearly 30 years, and she would like to serve the people of Seguin. “I have been a resident of Seguin for almost 30 years. I came from New Braunfels. I grew up in New Braunfels. I went to Canyon High School. Through the years, I moved to Seguin. The reason that I’m up here today is because I wanted to announce that I will be a candidate for District 6 here in Seguin,” said Rosales. Carter says that she too wants to have a chance to represent the residents of District 6. Carter says this is her hometown, and she sees

generation, helping to guide them to invest themselves in their city, and most importantly, giving them a reason to raise the next generation in our great hometown of Seguin,” said Carter.

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this as a good way to give back to the community. “Seguin is my home. I am the practice administrator for Guadalupe Ear, Nose & Throat, which is the office of Dr. Jennifer Hennessee. I’m also a licensed vocational nurse. I began my career at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in 1995. and resigned after ten years to help Dr. Hennessee open her practice in Seguin 15 years ago. My husband, Rodney Carter, and I both graduated from Seguin High School, with four of our five children graduating from Seguin High School, and it’s my hope that our grandchildren, one day, will do the same. We have all been blessed by the efforts of those who came before us. Those who

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have invested themselves in Seguin and to those who have made that great effort, I want to start by saying thank you for doing your part. Now I believe it’s my turn to do my part. For that reason, I have also filed to run for the city council District 6 (seat),” said Carter. Carter also used her time during the meeting to layout her vision for the future of Seguin. She says that she wants to focus on ways that the council can help make Seguin a better place to live and work. “My platform is simple -- to build on the success of the past and foster changes that will make Seguin even better. My focus is on creating opportunities for our younger

The District 6 seat is one of five races that will appear on the city’s ballot during the November 3 general election. The District 4 seat, currently held by Councilman Chris Rangel, will appear on the ballot, and Rangel has already announced his plans to seek reelection. The council seats of Jet Crabb (District 2) and Ernest Leal (District 1) are both up for grabs. Both candidates have reached their term limits, and cannot run again. Seguin Mayor Don Keil has also reached his term limit, and is not elgible to run again. Former Seguin City Councilwoman Donna Dodgen is the only person who has publicly announced her intentions to run for the mayor’s office. Individuals interested in running for one of the available positions on the city council can pick up an application packet at Seguin City Hall. The dealine to file is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17.

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TLU softball star Roche to join Longhorns for final year of eligibility

(Seguin) - Recent Texas Lutheran graduate Cassie Roche will use her final year of softball eligibility to compete at the NCAA Division I level for the University of Texas next season. Roche, the 2018 SCAC Player of the Year and starting shortstop for the Bulldogs each of the past four seasons, has been one of the cornerstones of TLU’s recent run of success.

A three-time All-SCAC honoree, Roche hit .361 with 11 home runs, 90 RBIs, 33 doubles, 79 stolen bases, and a .450 on-base percentage over a career that included three full seasons and an abbreviated 2020 campaign. Roche was hitting .422 with 14 RBIs through 20 games this past season before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She helped the Bulldogs win three SCAC titles and the 2019 NCAA Division III national championship. The NCAA granted athletes in spring sports whose seasons were cancelled an Cassie Roche, the 2018 SCAC Player of the Year and starting shortstop on TLU’s 2019 NCAA Division III championadditional year of eligibility. ship team, will finish here college softball career as a Texas Longhorn.

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SAA cancellation of fall sports affects TLU football

(Seguin) - With the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s cancellation of fall sports eliminating Texas Lutheran’s volleyball, men’s & women’s soccer, men’s & women’s cross country, fall tennis, and fall golf seasons, the university is still waiting for a decision from its football conference, the American Southwest Conference.

The Bulldogs already know that they won’t make the trip to Conway, Arkansas for their only non-conference game, the Sept. 5 season opener against Hendrix College.

Hendrix’s conference, the Southern Athletic Association has cancelled its fall sports season. TLU was also slated to scrimmage SAA member Trinity at Bulldog Stadium on Aug. 28.

Kedrick Ward featured in latest ‘Salute to Seniors’ video

(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran football standout Kedrick Ward is the latest student-athlete to be interviewed by Sports Information and Marketing Director Tim Clark in TLU’s ‘Salute to Senior’ video series. Ward started three full seasons for TLU at cornerback, and he was a stand-out special teams performer as well.

Ward lettered four seasons with the Bulldogs and helped TLU to its best-ever finish (this past season) in the American Southwest Conference. The Bulldogs went 8-2 overall, 8-1 in the ASC, and knocked off then-No. 6-ranked Hardin-Simmons in a conference road contest. TLU received regional and national rankings in NCAA Division III throughout the 2019 season. Ward, a two-time all-conference performer in the ASC, was named to the ASC’s Second Team All-Conference in 2019. This past year, Ward scored on a 15yard fumble return in a shutout home win over Southwestern. In a home win

over Louisiana College, he had a pair of interceptions.

Ward finished the 2019 season with a career-high four interceptions, 39 total tackles, and three fumble recoveries. In his Bulldog career, Ward collected 118 total tackles, seven interceptions, 19 pass break-ups, and four fumble recoveries. Ward played in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Spirit of America Bowl on Jan. 19, 2020 in Salem, Va. Ward is set to graduate from TLU in December 2020 as a business administration and finance major. You can view the full interview with Kedrick Ward and all 20 installments of the ‘Salute to Seniors’ series on the TLU Bulldogs YouTube Channel or on www.tlubulldogs.com.

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(Washington, DC) -- President Trump says it’s “patriotic” to wear a face mask. This is a clear change, as the President prominently didn’t wear a mask, despite members of his team donning face coverings and contracting COVID-19. It has been nearly three months since the CDC recommended wearing masks in public. “There is nobody more patriotic than me, your favorite President” Trump tweeted. He first appeared in public with a mask at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this month, but it was the only time he’s worn one in public.

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(Bethesda, MD) -- One of the biggest hotel chains in the world is telling customers to mask up. Marriott announced it will require facecoverings starting next Monday. This comes after the American Hotel & Lodging Association released health guidelines for the industry last week. It includes contactless reservations, payments and more. Other major chains like Wyndham, Hilton and Hyatt are also set to put in requirements for masks and social distancing.

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The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-499-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential.

CCSCT Fan Distribution

The CCSCT will have its Fan Distribution, while supplies last, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23 and Thursday, July 30 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin. You must bring a photo ID, 2020 award letter from one of the following: TANF, SNAP, SS or SSI. For more information call Ernest Leal or Becky McHaney at 830 379-3022.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays off the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories

Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna from the Seguin Public Library reads aloud scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections at 10 a.m. from the library YouTube Channel @ SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or www.library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Hog Dog Sale

The Holy Temple Church will have Hot Dog Sale at noon Friday, July 24 at 1201 Belmarez St. in Seguin. There will be Hot Dog plates that include a hot dog, chips, and soda for $2. Although this is an outdoor event, you must wear masks and stand at least six feet a part. For more information call Dr. Charles Glass at 832-531-4262.

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GRMC Limited Visitor Access

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.

Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program

The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org.

Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-2321.

LULAC Community Garden

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.

Virtual Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Virtual Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook.com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

SHS Class of ‘57 Reunion Cancellation

The Seguin High School Class of 1957 Annual Reunion scheduled for Saturday, August 1 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information email shs.1957@ gmail.com or call 830-305-5123.

Big Red Barn Market Days

The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days, aka its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@ gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933.

Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin Registration

Registration for the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit www.teartodeartes.org.

Poker Tournament Fundraiser

The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournament Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Aug. 12 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtournament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933.

Seguin ISD School Board Filing Period

The filing period for the Nov. 3 Seguin ISD school board election remains open through Aug. 17. For more information, review the official notice of deadline to file applications for place on the ballot at https://bit.ly/2OUQ6zP.

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Campos Sr. Adam Moises Campos Sr. of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born to Everisto and Regina Campos on September 4, 1940 in Seguin, Texas. Adam was a loving father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and brother. He took pride in his BBQ skills, he worked at Rex’s BBQ for 33 years. He was known for his funny spirit, always cracking jokes to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed the outdoors. If it involved fishing or camping you could bet he’d be there. Adam will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Adam is preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Adrian Campos; daughter, Marcelina Campos; brothers, Patricio Campos and Edmund Campos; sisters, Eva Garcia and Marcelina Campos. Adam is survived by his children, Debra Gutierrez, Adam Campos Jr. (Heather), Sarah Ann Campos (Ralph Villarreal), Theresa Campos (Ramiro Andrade) and Mary Grace Campos; 20 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren; his siblings, Everisto Campos Jr. (Cecilia), Mario Campos, Amy Rangel, Ciriaco Campos (Amparo). Adam is further survived by numerous cousins and extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Family and Friends are asked to meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and at the conclusion of Mass are asked to meet at St. James Catholic Cemetery as there will not be a funeral procession departing the church. Due to the circumstances with COVID19, every guest will be required to wear a face covering and are required to follow social distancing inside of the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary & Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Arias Willie Arias of Seguin, Texas, unexpectedly left his heartbroken family on July 14, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born July 23, 1958 to Jose and Jesusa Arias. Willie is preceded in death by his parents and his four brothers; Rick, Herman, Eugene and Pete.

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happiness. His son was his best friend and they shared many moments together. His dad has always been his hero. His hope and prayer is to live up to the man and father his dad was. His daughter was and always will be daddy’s little girl. She cherished her dad and the moments they shared. So many memories that will not be forgotten. They laughed; they cried and he loved her unconditionally. Her dad was a man like no other and he was her first love. He showed his family the true meaning of love. He adored his family and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He cherished each and every one of them and they were the light of his life.

Where to begin, Willie was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his smile could light up a room. He was a dedicated and hardworking floor installer for 43 years (he was the best at what he did). He took so much pride in the work he did and it showed. He loved going to work every day and having his son work beside him for the last 20 years. Don’t get us started on his Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs. Every year he said his BOYS were going to the Super Bowl and he had all the confidence that they would win. He enjoyed going to the Cowboys and Spurs games.

His grandkids loved spending every minute with him, from going to the park or a trip to the store to get ice cream. He had a special bond with each one of them. He loved having his lunch dates with Juli and she loved dancing with her grandpa. He would say ‘that little girl has a special place in my heart’. Jesse (papas) has a love to dance his Ballet de Folklorico and grandpa couldn’t wait to see him perform. Jesse enjoyed their one on one time together and the conversations they had. Grandpa enjoyed watching Saryna perform at the football games for the Matador Band. He looked forward to the Friday night games. Saryna will always remember her grandpa’s goofy dances when he would walk in the room. Ian was always his grandpa’s sidekick. He was ready to help with yard work and help his grandpa fix things. Ian and grandpa would always play fight to win grandma’s attention. The youngest is Greyson who is six and won’t have those amazing moments and memories like his siblings and cousins. Greyson remembers the trips to the park and going to Wal-Mart because he knew grandpa was going to buy him a toy.

On August 5, 1978 he married the love of his life Christy. It only took a quick four months of dating for them to know they wanted to spend forever together. They did numerous things together and were inseparable. They could dance the night away. Any chance they could get they were dancing, even if it was on their front porch. They had endless trips and always made sure to make time for each other. He made sure to spoil his wife, so much so that he would sit and watch QVC with her (I think he loved it more than she did).

Willie had a sense of humor out of this world and always kept us laughing with the crazy things that came out of his mouth and his silly jokes. He will always and forever be missed by everyone. We were not ready to say good-bye and he left a hole in all of our hearts. It gives us a sense of comfort to know as he entered the gates of heaven his family was there with open arms. This is only a part of Willie’s legacy and our stories could go on and on. You will be forever missed. We love you!

He was a phenomenal dad and always went out of his way for his son and daughter. He showered his kids with so much love. The time he spent with his family was not enough, he always wanted more. He hugged his kids every time he saw them and never forgot to say “I love you.” He was proud of his kids and loved how happy they were, their happiness was his

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Palmer Mortuary.

He is survived by his wife, Christy Arias. His son, Willie Arias Jr. and wife Vida. His daughter, Erika Arias-Flores and husband Roger. Grandchildren; Julianna, Jesse, Saryna, Ian and Greyson. Sisters; Gloria, Maria, Mary Lou, Juana and Candelaria. One brother, Manuel and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Due to COVID-19, every guest will be required to wear a mask and a 45 person maximum can be accommodated at once in the funeral home chapel.

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T rainer J r . Joseph Carter “J.C.” Trainer Jr. of Seguin, Texas passed away on July 20, 2020 at the age of 82. J.C. was born on October 3, 1937 in Goose Creek, Texas to Ena Mildred (Hurst) and Joseph Carter Trainer, Sr. He graduated from Hardin Simmons in 1964 and also proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 – 1963. J.C. made a living working in the oil and gas industry and later getting involved in many entrepreneurial projects. He loved to close a deal but most of all he loved interacting with people. He will be remembered for the way he lived with integrity and loved with abandon. He first and foremost served our heavenly Father and without any doubt his devotion to Jesus was the guiding force in how he conducted his life. Family was everything to him and his legacy is a gift to each of us. J.C. faithfully loved, cherished and protected first Kay for 50 years, then Joyce for 9 years. Each of his four children have wonderful memories that will last our lifetimes; we are so proud to be the children of J.C. Trainer.

Jubela and wife Macey, Joseph (Carter) Trainer IV, Ryland Jubela, Kenedy Trainer, and Reese Jubela; great grandchildren Avery Tarpley, Aiden Baumann, Kai Picker, Hayden Tarpley, Landon Baumann, Oliver Picker, Allie Timmermann, Emma Tarpley, Ava Wilson, Mamie Trainer, Jack Timmermann, Wyatt Jubela, Annica Baumann, and two more on the way!! Joyce’s children Marc Hagler, Tanya Hagler Speir and husband Alan and their children Alayna and Mason Speir; brother-inlaw Johnny Green and wife Janie; and numerous other loving family members and many friends.

Betty attended Winters High School and St. Phillips Nursing School. While in high school, Betty met her love Newby. They were married in the Lutheran Church in Winters, TX and the started their family in San Antonio where Newby was getting out of the Air Force. Prior to nursing school, Betty ran an in-home child-care – mostly for young medical school students. Those relationships inspired Betty to go to Nursing School.

A walk-through line visitation will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A memorial service celebrating J.C.’s life will be held on Thursday July 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville and the Rev. Neil Kibbe officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all CDC protocol will be followed including social distancing and face covering requirements.

Over the next several decades, Betty raised her family and worked as a Cardiac Care Nurse dedicating her life to family, friends, community, and her faith.

A private family graveside service will be held prior to the service at San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin. Services will be live streamed and you may view from the comforts of your home via the following link.

Betty’s passion was what she called “her reading material”. She stayed up on the latest homeopathic remedies, vitamin regimes and her “Doctoring”. A runny nose never went “unDoctored” and she took care of everyone. Betty loved to play 42 and Pinochle. She did not bid often, but when she did – you better watch out. Betty also loved gardening and cooking and she was very good at both.

https://vimeo.com/event/182921. Serving as pallbearer will be his sons, son-in-law and grandsons. Memorial contributions will be made to Guadalupe County MHMR, P.O. Box 1169, Seguin, Texas 78156. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, Then came the 14 grandchildren; and we only thought we 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas 778155, 830-549-5912. were loved and adored! He was their biggest fan and loved attending their various activities. He spoiled them by buying them things they didn’t get at home, he taught them old songs, told them crazy stories he made up, took them on fishing, shopping, beach and river trips, and so much more. The exact Betty Louise Brown passed memories may be different for each grandchild, but they all away peacefully on the 20th knew they were special and their Pa-Paw was a huge influence in each of their lives. Seven years ago, the great grandkids of July, 2020 at Grace Care started coming; he couldn’t wait to meet and love on each one. Northpoint in Tomball, He spent many hours sitting in the garage holding the babies TX at the age of 83. Betty and watching the bigger ones play in the driveway. He was was born in Roscoe, TX on never too old to be silly and have a good time. Each generation February 21st 1937. She was is blessed to have had him in our lives. preceded in her death by her parents Hazel (Hantsche) J.C. was faithful member of First Baptist Church and Vogler and Henry Vogler, her previously served on the Guadalupe County MHMR Board. brothers Ellis, Ennis, Wesley He enjoyed being an active member of the Thursday “Men’s and Dwain as well as her Discussion Group” at Kirby’s Korner where he and his friends of many decades would spin tales of days gone by and seek to sister Eris and her nephew solve the problems of the world. Randy. Betty is survived by her husband Newby Brown and her 3 children, Regina J.C. is preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Green (John), Clayton (Stephanie) and Bret (Renee’) and her six Trainer, his parents, and his sister Beverly Jones. Survivors grandchildren: Emily (Erik), Whitney (Aaron), Lauren (Ross), include his loving wife, Joyce Trainer; his children, Lisa Timmermann and husband David, Joseph Carter Trainer III Weston (Griselda), Bret Jr. (Claire) and Sally, her sister and wife Melissa, Kenny Trainer and wife Cheryl, and Rhonda RuthCooper and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. To Jubela; grandchildren Lindsey Picker and husband Matthias, her family, she was known as “Louise”. To her close friends, Amanda Tarpley and husband Jeremy, Ashley Baumann and she was known as “Miss America” because of her beautiful husband Koby, Madison Provost and husband Brandon, Kyle smile. She so loved her children and grandchildren and her Timmermann and wife Shelby, Kayla Wilson and husband husband Newby of 64 years. She treasured her nephews and Blake, Marshal Trainer and wife Emily, Carson Trainer and nieces and her great nephews and nieces and always enjoyed fiancee’ Reagan Todd, Brady Trainer and wife Shelby, Hunter their visits.

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Betty loved the church and she especially loved singing her favorite hymns. Over the years, Betty lived in San Antonio, McAllen, Dallas and she and Newby retired in Seguin, TX.

Betty Louise Brown – Our beloved Mother and Wife. “The dew is still on the roses” and we know you will enjoy your walk in the garden of our Lord. You will be missed and never forgotten. The family would like thank Brookdale Hospice (especially Jessica) for the love and care she provided to our Mom. Due to the current healthcare concerns, Betty will be cremated and a memorial service and celebration of her life for immediate family will be scheduled at a later date. If you would like to honor the memory of Betty Louise Brown, the family suggests donations be made to National Alzheimers’ Association by clicking here.

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Graveside Services for Sarah E. Hastings Pollard will be held Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 Am at Randolph Cemetery at New Salem Road. She died July 14th at the age of 91. She is survived by daughters, Lanette Lister-Moore, Sarah Elizabeth Pollard, and Gloria Pollard. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary! Doing good for all of GOD’S family’s!

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R ivera Jose “Joe” U. Rivera, age 54 of Seguin, Tx He has gone to rest with our Lord and Savior on Saturday July 18, 2020. Joe was born on September 7, 1965 in Seguin, Tx to Simon & Maria Rivera. Joe left behind his beloved wife Kim Rivera and 6 Children Regina, Joseph, Billy, Raquel, Isaac and Isaiah and he also left behind 22 grandkids that he cherished till his last days. Joe leaves behind 4 Sister and 3 Brothers. Joe loved his wife and kids he would do anything for them. Joe was a family man he enjoyed home cooking and outdoor BBQ’s with his family. Joe was a loving person he had a big heart and was willing to help out in need.

Some of his hobbies were to ride around and listen to music and watch movies at home with the family. Joe has left us with so many memories and he will never be forgotten. Services will be help at Alamo City Church on Friday 24th 12(noon) - 4pm at 6500 IH North San Antonio TX 78218.

Brown The Lord called on a great man to walk in heaven, Mr. Dennis Karl Wilke peacefully passed in his sleep at Audie Murphy on July 13, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on October 31, 1950 in Seguin, Texas. Dennis was a United States Veteran, he served in the Vietnam War. Dennis was known as “Winkle” by most, though retired, his Co-workers and friends would say he was always whistling or smiling throughout the days. “Winkle” was a loyal employee for 40 years

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at Alamo group. Dennis adored his family and loved the outdoors, he loved to spend time fishing or with his grandchildren. “Papa” was always giving rides on the John deer. Dennis was a very loving and patient person. He left a wonderful memory with everyone he came across. Dennis will be greatly missed by all that knew him and cherished by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin “Jockey” Wilke and Rosie Emma Wilke as well as his brother Andrew Wilke. Mr. Wilke is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carol Wilke, along with their children Brandy Herrera (David), Jason Gruver (Hannah), Cyndl Wilke (Eric), along with their grandchildren Alyssa, Madison, Austin, Adyen, Blake, Logan, Eli, Aria, and Miss Brooklyn being the only great grandchild. His sisters, Frances Wilke Kern (Greg) and Connie Wilke Sturm, as well as a slew of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in the fellowship hall at New Life Fellowship Church located in Seguin at 16489 Tx Hwy 123 S, Seguin, Texas, 78155 at 6 p.m. with Pastor Chris Larson officiating. At this time the church request that no floral arrangements be sent. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

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gloves will be provided.

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 830-3036478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. New Weekly Bible Study Answer questions from the Bible The Holy Temple Church will begin and send in for grading. Visit studya weekly Bible study Tuesday, July god.info for further information. 28. Those attending please wear face masks and stand six feet a part. For To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more information call Dr. Charles meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communiGlass at 832-531-4262.

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