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Seguin ISD gives final approval for free school lunches Trustees celebrate milestone in approving free meals for all elementary, middle school students
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – The Seguin ISD is finally celebrating the news of being able to offer free meals to students this coming fall. The district in May announced plans to apply for the Community Eligibility Provision for 11 of its campuses. The program, once granted, would allow the serving of free breakfast and lunch meals to all students no matter the family’s income.
so what we recommend is that we establish a Community Eligibility Provision for 11 campuses which is Ball Early Childhood Center, all the elementary schools, both middle schools and Saegert campus which includes Burges and MBLC programs,” said Galvan. Galvan says unfortunately, the program will not include students at Seguin High School. He says although high school students will still have to bring their lunch money, he believes the Child Nutrition and business departments will continue to evaluate the feasibility of adding the high school in future years.
Jacob Galvan, the director of Child Nutrition, says the Seguin ISD felt it was advantageous to pursue the program being offered through The United States and Texas Departments of Agriculture (USDA and TDA). Galvan says the district has entertained the idea of free “The Community Eligibility meals for at least the last couple Provision allows us to determine of years but believes that this campuses that have a certain year was the right year to help amount of students that are make the program happen. qualified for free meals through government assistance programs See FREE LUNCH, page 3
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(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD is doing even more to ensure that students are prepared for online learning this coming school year.
First, the district has hired a new director of digital learning. The position was created to assist administrators and staff as they implement remote learning in response to COVID-19. Hired to help lead the Seguin ISD in digital learning is Juan Orosco. Orosco, comes to Seguin after having served a similar position in the Del Valle ISD near Austin. Orosco, who was able to join the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees during its Zoom meeting on Tuesday, says he looks forward to the opportunity. “I’m very excited to be joining the Seguin family so I am super psyched to join such a dynamic group so thank you for the opportunity,” said Orosco. Second, the Seguin ISD has secured even more
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hotspot devices through North American Catholic Educational Programming. The devices are to further ensure connectivity district wide. Bill Lewis, the chief operations, and associate superintendent for the Seguin ISD, says the district has ordered 110 new devices on top of its already 640 hotspots across the district. He says this recent purchase will work alongside another effort to have even more. “We are also in works with the state on a commodity purchase, to purchase about 250 more devices so we are trying to hit my goal of 1,000 devices so we should be covered for the year. We should be in pretty good shape,” said Lewis. This latest purchase for the district includes a one-year service plan for CoolPad Hotspots. The $91,000 purchase was authorized and approved as an emergency transaction for the school district.
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Free lunches coming to Seguin ISD
FREE LUNCH, continued from page 1 “There’s been many things that have gone into what has allowed us to finally be able to participate since we reviewed this about two years ago. There have been some changes that have allowed us to directly certify or allow more students to get free meals so there’s been a lot of changes and we are happy that we are able to finally make it work for the district and I’m very excited for the opportunity to feed so many students for free and to get even more kids access to our program,” said Galvan. Members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees
expressed their excitement for the free meals as they officially approved the program during Tuesday night’s virtual meeting. They thanked those in position for getting the job done and for providing the financial relief for local students and their families. Among those sharing their thanks was Board President Cinde Thomas Jimenez. Jimenez says the news is a real game changer and milestone for the Seguin ISD. “I just want to make it very clear that it has been Mr. Galvan and Mr. Hillberg who have done the work to get this up and running and get this into our schools. They deserve all the
credit. It’s a glorious day,” said Jimenez. Tony Hillberg, the chief financial officer for the Seguin ISD, also expressed his applause for the entire operation of the Child Nutrition Department. He says despite the numerous changes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the meal program was not impacted as originally projected and continues to operate as a self-sustainable program. This positive balance has also afforded the district the ability to keep its meal prices the same for students at the high school. Those prices include $1.70 for breakfast and $3 for lunch.
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Rick Heines named ninth head baseball coach in Texas Lutheran history coach in March of 2018. He has worked as the TLU Baseball pitching coach and recruiting coordinator since joining the university in the summer of 2012.
(Seguin) - With the coaching retirement of Greg Burnett as head baseball coach at Texas Lutheran University, Associate Head Coach Rick Heines has been named the new head baseball coach for the Bulldogs.
“I want to thank the TLU Administration, along with President Cottrell and AD Bill Miller, for giving me the opportunity to lead TLU Baseball,” said Heines. “I especially want to thank Greg Burnett for eight years of outstanding mentorship. I am excited to build on to the tremendous success of the last eight years, along with honoring the great teams and players throughout the history of the program.”
Heines, 35, is the ninth head baseball coach in TLU Baseball history. “I have every confidence that Coach Heines will continue the great winning tradition of TLU Baseball,” said Bill Miller, TLU’s director of athletics. “Coach Heines has played a pivotal role in our success over the past eight years. Not only has he served as our associate head coach and pitching coach, but in his capacity as recruiting coordinator, he has been the driving force in our recruitment of quality studentathletes and baseball players. We would not have played for a national championship and had the many other special moments of the past years if not for Rick’s hard work and dedication Burnett announced his coaching retirement at to Bulldog Baseball.” Texas Lutheran University after 13 years as “Rick and Coach Greg Burnett have repeatedly head baseball coach and 22 total years with TLU put the Bulldogs in position to play for Baseball. conference and NCAA Championships. I know that even with Coach Burnett’s coaching Burnett will move into the campus recreation retirement the future of our baseball program director role at TLU. He will oversee the campus is in great hands. We can’t wait to see Coach recreation program, the university’s Dr. Burton Heines and the Bulldogs back in action in E. Grossman Fitness Center, TLU’s intramural program, and the Mabee Aquatics Center. Debbie 2021.”
“We will continue to emphasize the foundational virtues of dedication, accountability and toughness while preserving the fantastic academic success we have seen. In the end, any good program is about the players, and they are our strongest asset. We are blessed with exceptional young men that want to excel in the Roberts retired as campus recreation director on classroom, in the community, and on the field.” Monday. Roberts served in the position for 18 years. Heines and the Bulldogs have played in baseball postseason action in each of the last Entering his ninth year at TLU, Heines has been seven seasons that championship opportunities promoted to head coach from his prior roles were available. (The 2020 baseball season was as associate head coach, pitching coach, and cancelled after 13 games due to the COVID-19 recruiting coordinator. He was hired by Burnett pandemic.) as an assistant coach for baseball in July of 2012. Previously, he was promoted to associate head See HEINES, page 5
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TLU promotes Heines to head baseball position (2018). Malinovsky was the 2018 D3baseball.com AllWest Region Pitcher of the Year and the D3baseball.com National Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 2016. Drgac was a playing All-American and an Academic All-American.
In the Bulldogs’ 2018 championship season, out of the 386 DIII baseball teams, TLU pitching ranked 12th nationally in earned run average, 32nd in hits allowed per nine innings, 38th in walks allowed per nine innings, 32nd in strikeout-to-walk ratio, 18th in walks-plus-hits per inning, and 21st in shutouts. In the run to the 2018 national championship finals, Drgac led the nation in games started (17), and Malinovsky and Drgac ranked second and fourth, respectively, in victories. Drgac and Malinovsky also ranked third and eighth, respectively, in total strikeouts. HEINES, continued from page 4 Heines was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator in 2013 when the Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Division III Austin, Texas Regional. He was the associate head coach, pitching coach, and recruiting coordinator as the 2018 Bulldogs played in the NCAA Division III World Series and finished as the national runner-up. Heines also was instrumental in the Bulldogs’ 2019 run to the NCAA postseason. TLU hosted the 2019 NCAA Division III Seguin, Texas Regional Championship. In total at TLU, Heines has been a part of two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championships, one SCAC Championship (tournament title), one NCAA
regional championship, one NCAA DIII World Series appearance, and three total appearances in the NCAA DIII postseason. “Rick has been an integral part of the success of TLU Baseball for the last eight years,” said Burnett. “When the opportunity arose for me to transition into a new position, it was important that the right coach take over the program to ease the transition for the returners. I knew Rick was the right person. He’s a great coach, and I am happy he’s getting a chance to lead the program. I expect TLU Baseball to continue to be successful both on and off the field.” In his role as pitching coach, Heines coached All-Americans Sean Kistler (2013), Nathan Malinovsky (2016 and 2018) and Dylan Drgac
In 2013, TLU closer Sean Kistler claimed All-American honors after not allowing a run (earned or unearned) the entire season. Kistler saved 14 games (a school record) and went 1-0 with an earned run average of 0.00. He struck out 33 and walked 12 in 29.1 innings of work. Heines also coached All-Region pitching selections Jeff Spillane,AaronAleman, Dwayne Snider, and Lincoln Baylor. In addition to his work as pitching coach, Heines also coached the TLU catchers. In 2018, Bulldog catcher Spencer Brandt was named the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove award winner for NCAA Division III. In handling a pitching staff on a national runner-up squad, Brandt did not make an error all season, and he threw out 18 of 27 would-be base stealers. Before arriving in Seguin in 2012, Heines served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M-
Kingsville for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 baseball seasons. In 2012, the Javelinas received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship (regional round). The Javelinas pitching staff led the Lone Star Conference in earned run average and strikeout-to-walk ratio. Heines has coached eight Major League Baseball draft picks, including former TLU right-hander Kyle Simmons, who was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 24th round of the 2014 draft. Heines’ MLB draftee list also includes Texas A&M-Kingsville star Jaden Dillon, the Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Year and a 29th round draft pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2012. Heines coached Javelinas closer Cameron Dullnig, who broke the school record for saves and finished with a 0.00 ERA. Heines is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and a graduate of San Antonio’s James Madison High School. He graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in movement and sports science. He has an associate’s degree in kinesiology from Midland College. In 2016, Heines completed his master’s degree in education administration from Texas A&M-Kingsville. Heines was an all-conference selection at Midland College in 2004. He was All-Big 10 as a pitcher and Academic All-Big 10 in 2006. In 2007, Heines tied for the NCAA Division I season lead in shutouts, with four. Heines was a volunteer assistant for Purdue in 2008. He assisted in coaching the pitchers. That season, Purdue lost 3-2 to Michigan in the Big 10 title game. Heines and his wife Emily were married in 2014. Emily has completed a second bachelor’s degree at TLU, and she is pursuing her master’s degree in data analytics at TLU.
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Marion ISD Free and Reduced Meals Eligibility
Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories
Virtual Preschool Storytime
SHS Class of ‘57 Reunion Cancellation
The Marion ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children in the Marion ISD who are categorically and program eligible for free and reduced meals. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels is should have should contact Marie Brooks, Child Nutrition Coordinator at 830-914-2803 or mbrooks@ marionisd.net. 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 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
CCSCT Fan Distribution
The CCSCT will have its Fan Distribution, while supplies last, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 of 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.
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.
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Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
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 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.
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. GRMC Limited Visitor Access com or call 830-305-5123. The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients Pack the Bus and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to The Lions Clubs of Seguin and Geronimo will respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. be collecting money for school supplies for Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye students from Pk through sixth grade for its visit of military personnel departing for deployment, Pack the Bus fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID Saturday, Aug. 1 at Plaza Del Rey. patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Big Red Barn Market Days The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER Days, aka its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley entrance is open 24 hours a day. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is or for more information visit www.texagedu. underway. Locations and serving times can org, email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/ easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX text 830-379-0933. to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org.
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She was most happy growing flowers, and had many flowerbeds and plant stands. She could throw a brown stem into concrete, and it would grow. When not tending Agapito G. “Pete” Aguirre, to the plants, she loved to go fishing and cutting/painting age 84 of Seguin, passed Burial will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery. woodworking projects. Together, she and Adolph enjoyed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The service, under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, will be visiting family and friends, as well as vacations with the family at condos or the Gulf Coast. available for viewing at, https://vimeo.com/event/193760. the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Agapito was born to parents Aurelio and Petra Gallegos A memorial service celebrating Agapito’s life will be planned for Aguirre on August 18, 1935 a later date when his family and friends can once again gather in Kyle, Texas. safely to offer the proper tribute.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel in Seguin, Texas. A quaint service for Annie Mae Sczech will follow at 10:30 a.m. Physical distancing will be observed and masks must He married the love of You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www. be worn. Annie Mae Sczech will be laid to rest next to her his life, Simona Delgado treshewell.com. husband Adolph at Saint James Cemetery.
Aguirre, on January 22, 1956 in Martindale, Texas. Together, they raised and created a beautiful family to include six children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Agapito spent much of his years in the construction business. Most of those years were spent employed with Bruce Construction in Seguin. His years of hard work wrapped up 10 years ago with his retirement at Pamrod Products where he dedicated 18 years to the company.
Over the course of his early years, he also spent part of his life as the owner of a local service station and as a professional drummer. Although his hard work ethic followed him everywhere, Agapito will best be remembered by his family as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He constantly poured his love into each of those relationships helping everyone throughout his life as much as possible. A huge baseball fan, Agapito is also remembered for his years in the organized sport with his management of the local Red Sox team that took the field from 1968-1971. Over those years, he not only was a player and coach but also coordinated games and operated his own baseball complex in Seguin. His venture garnered notoriety bringing dozens and dozens of teams and fans to Seguin. Many of his most important years, however, are said to have been spent during his retirement where he cared for his wife, Simona. Agapito’s selfless acts did not go unnoticed, advocating for her health and basic care up until her death in December of 2017. Agapito leaves behind memories of his strong will, humor, faith, and the ability to befriend just about anyone he came across. Agapito’s legacy is and will continue to be his family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Kretzschmar, Kevin Sczech, Kerry Sczech, Kevin Janek, Kolby Janek and Kenneth Paul Wildman. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Mozell Green, of Seguin, died Friday at the age of 95. Visitation Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crenshaw Funeral Home.
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The funeral, for Mozell Green, is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Douglas Lamar Wisher and Gilber Wisher; and daughters, Elvera Lee and Deborah Lloyd.
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Bartels Bonnie Bartels, age 64 of Seguin, prominent businesswoman and owner of the former Lone Star Printing, passed away at her home on March 23, 2020.
Bonnie was born on January 30, 1956 Annie Mae Rennspies Sczech, in Seguin, Texas to Josephine Lora age 92 (formerly of Knippa, (Lambrecht) and Walton Harry Bartels, Texas) went to be with Our both of whom precede her in death. Lord on July 24, 2020. She was born to Richard Rennspies and Survivors include her brother, Thelka Bielke on December Dr. George Bartels; nephew, Dr. 14, 1927 in Marion, Texas. Bradley Bartels and wife Dr. She passed away at Methodist Hollis Bartels; niece, Elizabeth Bartels; dear sisters in Christ, Debbie Hospital in San Antonio after Hildebrandt and Amy Gibbs; numerous cousins, other loving family experiencing a massive stroke. members and many, many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Adolph Paul Sczech. Also preceding her are siblings (Anita Muenchow, Hilda Holtz, Walter Rennspies, Ellen Ebest, Rosalie Rennspies, Hattie Koltermann, Lorine Wildman, and Florence Kassner) and her son-in-law Ralph Casey. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Sczech (Nadine) of Moore, Carol Kretzschmar (Melvin) of Floresville, and Margie Casey of Austin – as well as 6 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Simona Delgado Aguirre; son, Andrew Aguirre Sr., daughter Maria Luisa “Lulu” Aguirre; his parents and brother Ramon Aguirre (Noelia). He is survived by his daughters, Irene Nieto (Steve); Gracie Jimenez (Cruz), Vicki Aguilar (Hector) and Cindy Herrera (Jesse); 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Felipe Aguirre (Eloisa) and She was sweet, loving, patient, and kind. Said her prayers each numerous nieces and nephews. night and prayed the Rosary. She was a devoted housewife who packed her husband’s lunch for the 42 years he worked for The Aguirre family also gives great thanks to wonderful friends who Southern Pacific Railroad (most likely using the same lunchbox). were admired by Agapito – friends who became family and who Annie Mae also ironed clothes for the neighbors at lunchtime tended to his needs over the years. Those individuals include special from the dining room as she watched the Young and the Restless. friend Erwin Ullrich and neighbors Jesse and Lulu Gonzales. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service including While she could, Annie Mae enjoyed sewing and crocheting.
A memorial service celebrating Bonnie’s life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Seguin, Texas with The Rev. Cathe Evins officiating. Services will be live streamed and you may view from the comforts of your home via the following link. https://www.facebook.com/SeguinFUMC/. Due to Covid – 19 restrictions all protocol with social distancing, limited seating must be followed as well as face coverings must be worn at all times. You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1953, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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Damerau Larry Allen Damerau of Marion. Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on August 19, 1946 in New Braunfels, Texas to Elton and Lorine Damerau. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Damerau; sons, James Damerau and wife Gail, and Dale Damerau and wife Robbin; grandchildren, Collyn Damerau and wife Michelle, Doriann Damerau, Courtney Damerau and fiancé Aaron Pittmon, and Cayden Damerau; great-grandchildren, Braylee Damerau and Brody Damerau; sister, Gloria Damerau and close family friend, Jo Gayle Wright. Larry was raised in Marion, Texas. tractor pulling, hunting and fishing.
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Neimeyer Ellen Marie Lowery Neimeyer, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Ellen was born on May 6, 1930 in Bernice, Louisiana to John and Cecil (Gresham) Lowery. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted W. Neimeyer Sr., her parents and her granddaughter, Vanessa Neimeyer. Survivors include her three children, Ted Neimeyer, Jr., Ronald Neimeyer and wife Claudia, and Delores Nash and husband Joseph; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her siblings, John Lowery and wife Jo, and Jackie Nelson and husband Bobby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.
He married Joyce Woelke on June 12, 1965 and raised two sons together. Larry was President of the Marion A private graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at San Geronimo Cemetery. Volunteer Fire Dept., served on the Federal Land Bank and member Farm Service Association Memorial contributions may be to Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 East Court St. Committee. He was also a member of the Soil Conservation Committee for 35 years. Seguin, TX 78155. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Zoeller Funeral Home. Visitation You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell.com. will begin at 1:00 pm until service time. All guests must wear face masks and practice social distancing of at least 6 ft. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice.
Religion
Church Festival Dinner
The Immanuel Lutheran Church 17th Annual Community-Wide Church Fesitival Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Chamber of Commerce Park in La Vernia. Drive thru roast beef dinner plates are $10.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open for full service. Social distancing will be observed. Mask and 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 830-303-6478.
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.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Yard Sale
6510 FM 775, SEGUIN: Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st, starting at 8am. Infant and toddler MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 816 clothes, shoes, toys, women’s Country Club Drive, Saturday, clothes large to 3x, household items, August 1st, 8a-2p. Children toys, refrigerator, office desk, office supplies and much more!! household items, and much more!!
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