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GRMC reports a break in treating COVID-19 patients, county works with schools in keeping them safe By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

got kids at each end. There are not 10 chairs around a table like there used to be. They’ve had to add different lunches to school so instead of one or two lunches, now it’s four or five lunches just to eliminate all the kids from all being at a single location. One school district has grouped all kids together so that grades 1 through 3 -- this is their stuff and then they have these three classrooms and these three classrooms are associated with these toys or if they go out to recess, it’s at this time and this is the group that is with (them). So, it is making it easier so if they do have an exposure at the school, that they can identify who was involved quicker and at a more rapid pace to let the parents know that your child may have been at risk or that your child was exposed to a child who had COVID so I think they have developed the plans that work,” said Pinder.

(Seguin) – Guadalupe County is sharing the latest information in the community’s efforts to combat COVID-19. During Tuesday’s meeting, Guadalupe County Commissioners were given the opportunity to respond to the latest news announcing zero hospitalized COVID-19 patients at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. The county was notified of the information on Monday. The news comes after months of treating patients at GRMC. Patrick Pinder, the emergency management coordinator for Guadalupe County, says since June, GRMC had been experiencing a steady increase in patients with the highest number of patients being treated for COVID-19 being in the lower 40s. “You can see on July 6, the hospitalized at GRMC was at 43 and as of (Monday), it was zero. So, 263 active cases, 139 recovered and 40 deaths and you can see that those numbers have increased on the recovered and the hospitalized have gone down and those are kind of some of the numbers that we were watching. The deaths have increased because we are starting to get that information so you can see early on in July, we didn’t have as much detail from the state,” said Pinder. Again, as Pinder mentioned, Guadalupe County, expects that number of deaths to increase, due to the Texas Department of State Health Services webpage which is reporting 66 deaths. Officials say due to the lag in the reporting, the county’s overall total is behind.

Kutscher says the county, which has been working closely with school districts throughout this whole time, is sensitive to what they’ve had to endure especially while things keep changing. Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher says the latest news out at “That’s the frustration with some of the schools is with TEA (Texas Education Agency) and CDC guidelines and the state GRMC provides continued hope and healing. and others -- the information that they get is ever changing “It’s definitely good news about the hospital for sure. It’s every day and I understand that everybody is getting additional encouraging to see those kinds of numbers change,” said Kutscher. information but it’s really hard to create plans for thousands of kids going back to school when every four or six or 12 hours, In his report to the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court, they get something else and say well, we can’t do that anymore,” Pinder also shared a few updates regarding area school districts said Kutscher. and their handling or preparations for students amid the COVID-19 The latest numbers also show 17 new cases – with an additional pandemic. 164 probable cases which have also not been included in “I actually visited some of the campuses. Lunchrooms don’t look local numbers. The latest number of cases brings the overall like they used to anymore. You’ve got a six-foot table and you’ve confirmed total of positive cases to 2,202.

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By Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- The Guadalupe County Elections Office is making sure voters stay on top of the changes and preparations being put into place for the November 3 General Election. With the presidential race expected to draw a lot of attention, Lisa Hayes, the county’s elections administrator, says her office is doing its part to provide all the latest information in regards to voting during a pandemic. She says the upcoming election will no doubt have plenty of challenges - challenges she says are already being addressed locally. “We face several challenges with this election. We’ve got, of course, the fact that it is a presidential, so we always have a larger turnout in a presidential election. In addition, we have social distancing requirements because of COVID-19. That’s also resulted in some of our locations not being available -- our usual locations -- and we hate to change locations between elections. That’s something we try to avoid when we can so if you notice, we have 35 booked locations where we normally have 34. Living Waters (Church) in 2017 informed us that they no longer wanted to be a voting location. Well, they’ve come back. They’d like to be an election day location. We fully support that. That’s a great location to have out there on (Hwy.) 46. There’s been so much new home construction out there that we think that this will be a tremendous asset especially in a presidential election. So, they are now Vote Center 35. They’ve been added back into the flock,” said Hayes. Hayes says voters can also expect other changes. Hayes says knowing the information

now will go a long way in helping people plan accordingly. “Some other changes you’ll note, Vote Center 3, Seguin ISD Admin Building previously was Remarkable Healthcare. They are still interested in being a location but of course, at this time with COVID-19, we can’t take a chance on compromising their residents, so Seguin ISD was kind of enough to volunteer their Admin Building, Central Office. That worked great because they’re actually slated to be an early voting location as well and we know that voters like that consistency. TLU, we are still there but they’ve moved us to a larger building to make more space for our voters. CTTC is moving us to a larger room so we’ve worked it out. They are going to give us more space, so we have more room for our voters which is fantastic. The locations have been great with working with us. New Braunfels ISD, we won’t be at Klein Road Elementary but we will be across the street at the transportation building. So again, more space plus less (mingling between the voters and the students) that are at school at the time,” said Hayes. Hayes says even with the threat of COVID-19, her office realizes that people will be coming out to vote. “Even with an extended early voting period, we know that there are just some voters who like to vote election day, so we are hoping to account for that in every way possible,” said Hayes. Hayes says voters are also reminded about a few changes regarding early voting. “The next adventure, early voting, you

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may have heard that the governor issued a proclamation extending early voting. Instead of starting on Oct. 19, it now starts on Oct. 13 which is a Tuesday. The 12th is Columbus Day so it’s a federal holiday, most offices are closed on that day. I don’t believe that we are doing that because we do the county fair day unless something has changed that I’ve missed. But, that extends early voting almost a week and so that has presented some challenges from several areas but the area that I was most concerned about, truthfully was that our early voting locations wouldn’t be available for that extended week. We’ve been very fortunate they were all accommodating so we have early voting starting Tuesday, Oct. 3 and ending on Friday, Oct. 30 so that’s an extensive early voting period,” said Hayes. Hayes says the early voting sites themselves have also been carefully planned out to absorb not only the anticipated crowds but to promote social distancing. “We’ve done everything we can to make this as convenient as possible. We know we are going to have a huge turnout. Our voters in the November General historically vote 50 percent early. I don’t know what we are going to see. This time in the Primary Runoff that we just had of early voters, we actually had 20 percent of them vote by mail which has never happened. So, I don’t know what we are going to see as far as mail-ballots in this election. I think we’ve got over 3,000 mail ballot applications already for November,” said Hayes. Important dates to jot down on your calendars include Oct. 13, the first day for early voting; Oct. 23, the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot and Oct. 30 the last day of early voting.

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Panthers & Bulldogs not the only teams among district foes playing the waiting game in Week 1 of the high school football season (Guadalupe County) - The long awaited 2020 high school football season kicks off all over the state of Texas in Class 4A and below this Friday, but Navarro and Marion are among the many teams who have to wait until at least Week 2 to play their openers due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

restrictions, and doesn’t have a game published on its schedule until the district opener against Wimberley on Oct. 2.

Navarro’s original season debut at Port Lavaca-Calhoun was removed from the schedule when 10 NISD staff members and eight students tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month, while a domino effect involving multiple schools forced Marion to cancel attempted Week 1 dates with Austin-Hyde Park, Somerset, and Hondo.

San Antonio-Cole falls under Bexar County’s restrictions and doesn’t open the season until Sept. 11 (Week 3) against Bandera.

As it turns out, the Panthers and Bulldogs will have plenty of company on the sidelines from teams in their own districts this Friday night. Of the six teams in Navarro’s District 14-4A-Division II, Wimberley is the only squad with a game this week. The Texans, ranked No. 4 in the state, host Canyon Lake at Texan Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Navarro (No. 9) hits the field a week later in La Vernia. Incidentally, Port Lavaca-Calhoun found a Week 1 fill-in after the Panthers cancelled their matchup. The Sandcrabs will meet Waco-LaVega this Friday in Bastrop. Austin-Achieve, Eastside Memorial, and Manor-New Tech can’t even start practicing until Weeek 3 due to Travis County’s suspension of on-campus learning until Sept. 8. First-year varsity program San Antonio-Young Men’s Leadership Academy won’t start practicing until Sept. 8 due to Bexar County

Marion is one of four teams in District 14-3A-Division I without a game on the Week 1 schedule.

That’s also the case for Randolph, who was slated to face Harper this Friday but now waits until a Week 3 matchup with Devine. Cotulla doesn’t have a game published on its schedule until district play begins in October. Among the teams strapping it up this week, Poteet visits Bandera, Lytle hits the road to face Poth, and No. 10 ranked Jourdanton plays host to Natalia.

Corpus Christi-West Oso hosts George West.

The Week 1 matchups outside of Marion’s district involving 3A Division I teams in Region IV include Llano hosting Gatesville, Blanco at Yorktown, Comfort at Brackett, the previously mentioned Aransas Pass-Rockport-Fulton and Sinton-Orange Grove contests, Edna visiting No. 7 East Bernard, Goliad at Rice Consolidated, Palacios visiting Yoakum, and VanderbiltIndustrial hosting 2A Division I No. 8 Ganado.

Friday Schedule Navarro volleyball vs. Marion, 5 p.m.

While Navarro and Marion fans wait until next week to start rooting on their teams, they’ll have plenty of noteworthy matchups in Region IV to keep their eyes on this Friday night.

Saturday Schedule

In the 4A Division II ranks, the Panthers’ season opening opponent La Vernia plays host to Cuero, No. 9 El Campo visits Gonzales at Apache Stadium, La Grange plays host to No. 7 Rockdale, Bellville hits the road to face Giddings, Columbia makes the trip to Smithville, Wharton travels to Navasota, Carrizo Springs hosts Uvalde, the afforementioned Bandera-Poteet matchup happens in Bandera, Pleasanton is home to Hondo (one of the games affecting Marion’s Week 1 cancellation), Devine plays host to 2A No. 2 Refugio, Rockport-Fulton visits Aransas Pass, Ingleside heads to Odem, Sinton is on the road to face Orange Grove, and

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BBQ Plate Fundraiser

The Archbishop Patricio Flores Council 16748 will have a BBQ Plate Fundraiser and free plates to 1st responders, law enforcement, and Guadalupe Regional hospital staff at 11:30 a.m. while plates last on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church parking lot between the Narezzette House and the Holy Name Building. To go plates are $10. For more information call 830-556-4224.

Whole BBQ Chicken Sale

The Knights of Columbus will have its Whole BBQ Chicken Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. and at the Cash America Pawn, located at 1111 E. Court St. in Seguin. Whole chickens are $7. Pre-sale tickets are available by calling 830-556-8269. Delivery available for four or more chickens. All proceeds benefit charity programs.

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. To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Schneider

Orlando A. Schneider, age 81 of Rockport, passed away on August 10, 2020. Orlando was born on November 16, 1938 in Guadalupe County to Ora Mae (Kwast) and R. E. (Edward) Schneider. Orlando lived in Seguin during his youth and early adulthood where met and married Carole Lee Sappington.

They had 3 children: Susan, Kenneth, and David. Orlando liked going with the whole family camping and fishing, and also went deer hunting, so that we could make some deer sausage, that we all loved to eat. He worked for Cardelle Terrazzo flooring, he did some concrete work for Lawrence Wahl, and did some fiberglass work off and on, before joining Dover Elevators where he retired after 25 years.

Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, all protocol including limited seating, all wearing face coverings and social distancing will be followed at all locations. The family understands the Covid-19 uncertainties and the need for everyone to stay safe – they know you have them in your thoughts and prayers. Orlando was cremated in Aransas Pass at the Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155, American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 (www.diabetes.org) or American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123(www.cancer.org) 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.

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In the early 80’s, Orlando moved to The Valley for work where he met and married Mary Frances (Sandy) Morgan. After his retirement they moved to Rockport, where Orlando enjoyed his love of fishing.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Skrzycki and husband Stanley; son, Kenneth Schneider and his wife Leah; and son David Schneider; daughter Denean Schneider; step-children, David Morrison, Michael Morrison (Carla), Robert Kemp (Rhonda), Chiare Kemp Davis, Cleo Jeanette Fleming (Robert), and Diane Kemp; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and many friends. Orlando’s family would like to express deep gratitude to Home Health Care, and all of its staff throughout the past several years. Family also wants to thank his neighbors Don, Roger, and Stanley for all of their help and friendship over the years. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. From the comforts of your home the service may be live streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/227078. Interment will follow in Dugger Cemetery.

Bretzke Irene Weidner Bretzke died August 19, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born January 4, 1928 in Schumansville, Texas to Walter Carl Weidner and Rosa Simon Weidner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Bretzke, her two brothers, Lawrence Weidner and Walter Weidner Jr., and just recently, her son in law, George Earl Carlisle on July 7, 2020. Irene graduated from Seguin High School in 1945 and then was employed at Sagebiel’s on Court Street in Seguin.

Donald Ray Wilson aka (lowdown) of Seguin, Texas passed away Tuesday August 18th 2020 at the age of 69 years old.

In October 1972, the family moved from Seguin to San Antonio. He also loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, especially the years when Roger Staubach was their quarterback.

If you could not find him, he was either at the bay or on a boat. He loved freshwater fishing and gulf fishing with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances (Sandy) Morgan Schneider, his parents, and his brother Glenn R. Schneider and his wife Jeanine.

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Survivors include Wife: Jessie Mae Wilson Children: Donald Wilson Jr., Brian Wilson, Kewannee Wilson, Zach Grant, DeWayne Wheeler, Kimberly Butler, Cassandra

Wilson & Ashanta Grant Siblings: Booker T. Wilson Jr., LeeAndrew Wilson, Daniel Wilson, James Wilson, Pinkie Applewhite, Betty Johnson, Althea Thomas & Wanda Parker.

There she met her future husband, Marvin Bretzke. They married June 14, 1947 (Flag Day). They were married 55 years until he preceded her in death July 22, 2002. She is survived by her 5 children: Sherry Lynn Carlisle, Nadine Wester and her husband, John Wester, Glenn Roy Bretzke and his wife, Sandy Krueger Bretzke, Rose Renee Bretzke, and Winfred Scott Bretzke and his wife, Shea Earhart Bretzke. 11 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be sent to Cross Church of Seguin, Texas, 814 N. Bauer St. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 24 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin St. in Seguin, Texas.

Viewing will be held Saturday August 22nd, 2020 from 9:45am to 11:00am at Capote Cemetery. Funeral and burial will follow 11:00 am at graveside at Capote Cemetery.

Services will be held at Cross Church on Tuesday, August 25 at 914 N. Bauer St. at 10 a.m.

Arrangements entrusted to: Crenshaw Funeral Home, 216

Interment will be held at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, 2951 Texas Hwy 46, New Braunfels, Texas.

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Tankersley

Joyce P. Tankersley, age 91, formerly of Seguin, passed this life on Sunday, August 23rd, in Hallettsville, Texas. Joyce was born on September 24, 1928 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the first child of Erwin H. Voigt and Ida A. (Gesche) Voigt. After graduating from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio, she married Leo V. Tankersley on November 20, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas. She was devoted to family and faith as wife and mother, and servant of Christ. She leaves behind two sons, four granddaughters, and seven great-grandchildren. Joyce made homes through her married life in Jourdanton, Refugio, Kingsville, Port Lavaca, San Isidro, and Premont before retiring with Leo in Seguin. While she was always a full-time mom and wife, she also worked in the Tax Assessor and Collector office of Premont I.S.D. for many years before retiring. Upon Leo’s retirement from Exxon and Joyce’s retirement from Premont ISD, they moved to Seguin in 1990. They spent their retired years traveling, playing cards and dominoes with friends, and especially enjoyed the many 9 pin bowling leagues they participated in long into their 80’s. They always made time for volunteer work at Forest Hills Baptist Church where they were dedicated members. After the death of Leo in 2016, Joyce moved to Hallettsville where she spent the remainder of her life near many of her family.

Moss Steven Edward Moss Sr., age 55 of Seguin, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Steven was born on April 13, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas to Edward and Evelyn (Biegert) Moss.

Dad was in the army from 1951 until 1954. Most of dad’s service was in the Northeast and at the White House in Washington D.C., serving Presidents Truman and Eisenhower in the Communication Detachment. After his honorable discharge, dad came back home and went to work at the old Michna-Salmon Firestone store on four corners. Soon after he was back in Seguin, he was depositing one of his “big checks” at Nolte Bank when he met Marlene Felsing who worked at the bank.

Steven is preceded in death by his father and infant son Christopher Edward Moss. Survivors include his loving wife Judith Moss; children, Steven Edward Moss Jr., and wife Michelle, Mary Ann Helmke, Gregory Moss and wife Veronica; step-children, Julie Houge and husband William and Scott Baseler and wife Heather; eight grandchildren and one step-grandchild; his mother Evelyn Biegert Moss; brother, David Moss and wife Becky, Gregory Moss and wife Shari, and Ralph Postel and wife Ella; sister-in-law, Jaris Mussotter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, many other family members and many friends.

Dad’s sister, Anna Marie, who also worked at the bank, talked him into asking mom out. Their first date was to a dance at the Legion Hall. Dad was a fantastic polka and waltz dancer. This was the beginning of a courtship that led to a 64 year marriage.

Due to Covid -19 restrictions a private family memorial service will be held.

Dad is preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Jerome, Leroy, Ruben and Frederick, and sisters Clara, Adelaide, Julia, Ruby, Melitta and Melinda. He is survived by our mom, Marlene, children Craig (Patricia) Reininger, Donna (Gary) Holdgraf, and Rusty (Jennifer) Reininger, sister Anna Marie Schievelbein and her husband Edgar and one Sister-in-Law Leona Reininger. James is survived by 6 grandchildren, Brittney (Matt) Thorne, Taylor (Courtney) Holdgraf, Mason Reininger, Claire Reininger, Madelyn Reininger and Tait Reininger. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, Juliet and Emmeline Thorne, Savannah Holdgraf and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis Tn, 38105-9959 or the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593 Seguin, Texas 78155-1593. 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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James Edward Reininger passed through death Joyce is survived by her sons the Rev. Mr. Michael L. Tankersley into eternal life on (Barbara) of Hallettsville, Texas and Gary W. Tankersley (Kim) of Sunday morning, August Fairfield Glade, Tennessee; four granddaughters, Jessica Murphy 23, 2020, at the age of (Pete), Kasey Lucas (Jay), Lauren Tankersley and Meagan 88. James was born Tankersley; and seven great grandchildren, Ava Grace Matias; in New Braunfels on Myla, Jack, and Ezra Lucas; Levi, Asa, and Lola Murphy. She December 24, 1931 to is also survived by her sister Mary Ann Gross of San Antonio. Erhard J. and Leonora Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Leo, Henk Reininger. James and her parents. grew up on a farm near Barbarossa along with Due to Covid restrictions and concerns, the services will be twelve brothers and private with internment at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with sisters. James always the Rev. Mitch Kolenovsky officiating. had many farm chores, but always enjoyed the Any memorials can be made at donor’s choice. hard work. James graduated from Navarro High School in 1948 and again in 1949 from Seguin High School. 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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Following high school, dad worked with his father on the farm until May 26th, 1951 when he followed in the footsteps of all of his brothers and joined the military.

After a short time living in Corpus Christi dad worked in the insurance business for USAA and later for the U.S. Postal Service retiring after 25 great years of delivering mail to Seguin residents. Dad also enjoyed bowling 9 pin at the Barbarossa and Zorn Bowling alleys. He and his partner Glenvood Lenz bowled together for more than 35 years. Dad spoiled his 6 grandchildren, and he attended as many of their activities as possible.

We would like to thank all of the staff and friends at the Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for his care the past 5 years. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The funeral will be on Saturday, August 29th, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Gregory J. Nevlud officiating. There will be limited seating of 100 at St. James at this time. You may also view the mass at the St. James Catholic Church Seguin Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/saintjamescc/ All Covid-19 restrictions and protocols will be followed. Face coverings will be worn at all times in the church. Private interment will take place at a later date at the Lone Oak Cemetery in Geronimo, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Brittney Thorne, Taylor Holdgraf, Claire Reininger, Madelyn Reininger, Tait Reininger and Scott Eckols. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Mason Reininger. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Zorn Bowling Club at 9374 State Highway 123, Seguin, TX 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912.

BBQ Fundraiser Cancellation

The Whiners (Justice Center Relay for Life Team) has cancelled its Barbecue Fundraiser due to COVID-19. All money will be donated to the American Cancer Society. All refund requests must be submitted by August 25. For more information call Kathy at 830624-5843 or Crystal at 830-358-2681.

Virtual Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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.

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 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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BBQ Plate Fundraiser

Whole BBQ Chicken Sale

The Knights of Columbus will have its Whole BBQ Chicken Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. and at the Cash America Pawn, located at 1111 E. Court St. in Seguin. Whole chickens are $7. Presale tickets are available by calling 830-556-8269. Delivery available for four or more chickens. All proceeds benefit charity programs.

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.

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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 830-4012321.

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.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Mass Food Distribution Events

There will be a Mass Food Distribution Event hosted by the City of Seguin, GRMC, and the New Braunfels Food Bank from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Seguin Coliseum parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration is required. Vouchers will not be distributed. Volunteers are also needed. Registration should be completed by Wednesday, Sept. 2 by calling from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 830-327-6000 or 830-401-1360 or visiting www.nbfoodbank.org/ cvresponse. Registrants will need to provide a form of identification on the day of the Food Distribution event at check-in.

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.

MLNDA Annual Membership Meeting

The Meadow Lake Nolte Dam Association (MLNDA) will have its 2nd Annual Membership Meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Pat Irvine Covered Pavilion in Starcke Park East. Dues and donations will be accepted and up-to-date information as to what we’re working on to save our precious river will be disseminated. Face Masks and Social Distancing are required. Bring your own chairs. For more information visit www.mlnda.org or the Meadow Lake Nolte Dam Association MLNDA Facebook page.

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Gonzales Master Gardeners Class Enrollment

The Gonzales Master Gardeners are currently enrolling for its Texas Master Gardener training class that will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 15 to May 4 at 623 Fair St. in Gonzales. The cost of the class is $165. The enrollment deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Applications are available at www.gonzales.agrilife. org or www.gonzalesmastergardeners.org. For more information call 830-672-8531.

American Legion Riders Nut Run 7

The American Legion Riders will have its Nut Run 7 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. and first bike out at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the SS American Memorial located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. For more information call 210-382-1745.

Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled

The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Springs Park. For more information visit the Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, call 830-379-8033, or email marvel.maddox@gmail.com.

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, Nov. 19 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.

RAPPS Individual Sessions

The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Anger Management classes via webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System, CPS, Parole and Probation. For more information call 830-303-9225, 830-491-1384, email seguinrapps@ gmail.com or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

Volunteers Needed

The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830372-5980.

Salvation Army Hours/ Volunteers Accepted

The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-4872.

AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors

The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors. For more information and to register for the program, visit www.aarp.org/auto/ driver-safety/volunteer/.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services now offers classes for groups, individuals and families for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Parenting. For more information call 830-372-5980 or visit http://www. preciouslifeservices.org. To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

SPECIAL NEEDS MONITORS WANTED! Navarro ISD Transportation Department is taking applications for Special Needs Monitors. Starting pay $10.50/hour, training, competitive salary and benefits. Call Transportation Office (830) 401-5575 for additional information or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. Visit our website at www.nisd.us

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