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Spirit of Joy Church to bless backpacks, give City of Seguin looking to hand out next round of free food away treats during drive-through parade Food, blessings plus treats all part of tonight’s back to school church celebration By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

school employees to drive through tonight for its Blessing of the Backpacks Drive Through Parade. Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church is inviting families for a special night of blessings, food and special treats The event will be held tonight at its new home located at 450 Dolle Ave.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Books, backpacks and blessings -- a local church is inviting students and

Pastor Megan Elliott says each year, the church has held a special back to school blessing for kids in its congregation. However this year, due to everything that is going on, Spirit of Joy wanted to extend those blessings to the entire community. She says with its new location at the former Juan Seguin Campus, the church felt that this was the perfect opportunity to help ease those anxieties and help people prepare for this next year. See BLESS, page 3

(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin needs your help in spreading word about this week’s Mega Food Distribution event. Residents in communities all across Guadalupe County are invited to sign-up to receive free food on Thursday at the Seguin Events Complex.

Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city, says on Monday, only 337 families that signed up for the event. She says that’s only about a third of the number of families that traditionally sign-up for the event. “We want to send families and kids back to school with full stomachs so this is a really great time to be able to take advantage of this and we want to get as many community members signed up as possible. You know the more community members that take part in this, the possibility that we will be having more of these food distributions in the future. We just had one a couple of weeks ago so registration might be a little bit slow right now. That might be a reason for it but you still have time to regis-

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ter if you are in need,” said “It will be a drive through type distribuSourdellia. tion. We will have all our volunteers out there distributing food, putting food into Sourdellia says since people’s trunks, in the backs of their cars they started teaming up and they will be masked up and they will with GRMC and the New all be having all of their safety equipment Braunfels Food Bank, many on so that everyone is protected and feel families have benefited from safe – not only the participants but also the event. She says the need our volunteers,” said Sourdellia. is there and doesn’t end after only one drive. The food distribution event will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the “We are definitely still see- Seguin Events Complex located at 950 S. ing an impact. There is a lot Austin St. Registration is required to parof need out there that we are ticipate. Registration is available online still seeing. A lot of people at nbfoodbank.org or by calling 830-401out there are still not work- 1360 or 830-327-6000. Phone lines are ing and this is just another open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadway for us to feed our com- line to register is noon Wednesday. munity and so believe it or not, we are getting ready to host our fifth food distribution for Guadalupe County with GRMC. So, it’s amazing what we are doing and we want everyone who has some need to please come out and get some food. All you have to do simply register. We have enough food for families to feed them for two weeks,” said Sourdellia. Sourdellia says city employees and volunteers from all over will be on site this Thursday to help get families the food they need. She says it truly takes a team effort.

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Guadalupe County Commissioners approve proposed tax rate, adoption set for later this month By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County is approaching the final steps in its budget process for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Commissioners recently approved the proposed tax rate of 38.54 cents per $100 of property valuation. Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher says the rate before taxpayers does not exceed the No New Revenue Rate, previously known as the effective tax rate or the Voter Approval Rate. “We have a maintenance operation rate at .3184; lateral road rate at five cents, debt service rate at .017 and the total tax rate at .3854 and the new revenue rate was calculated at .3854 -- when we were going through the budget process because of the new tax form, the new calculation and some rounding, it actually came back after we went through our budget workshops at .3855. So technically, we are just under the no new revenue rate at the proposed rate and proposed budget,” said Kutscher. With the challenges that existed this past year, Kutscher believes the breakdown of funds is still a very conservative approach in ensuring that the county is able to cover its operational budget. “I first want to take the opportunity to thank all of the departments for really working hard, trying to trim what they could out of their budgets knowing it was going to be a difficult year, trying to look out for the taxpayers’ best interest, knowing how we were going to be affected by COVID - some of these small businesses, the state mandated restrictions and closures but the real reason commissioners that the tax rate is at .3854 even though it is at the no new revenue rate or just under it, it’s above last year’s rate because of the lake appraisal. If we wouldn’t have had the special lake appraisal and lost a $1 million in cash, it basically wiped out our new property which would give us the ability to do some additional things and bring in another million dollars or so. So, we are being very conservative still,” said Kutscher. With no new additional money coming in as compared to last year, Kutscher believes the

county still sits in a positive position finan- two individuals and we did have the leap year cially. adjustment for the extra eight hours,” said Kutscher. “We are being very conservative still. Again, being at or just under that new revenue rate. With the adoption of its tax rate set for next I always want to say effective rate. I know month, the court also approved the filing of this is the first year we are using this but the its proposed budget with the county clerk. no new revenue rate, that’s the benchmark. Kutscher says he thinks it’s a good budget That’s not bringing in any additional money and believes it’s a budget that proves and compared to last year. So again, a very con- shows the court’s responsibility in serving servative budget. That’s how the breakdown the public. is of the funds, maintenance and operation, lateral road, “I know we had some discussions during our budget workshops on fire departments and some of those things. I know there are some underlying concerns about some of those issues. We’ve gotten emails from the city wanting an increase, some additional emails from the volunteer fire departments unhappy, wanting additional increases. We all know it’s a challenging time and one that is going to be consistently changing but pass those few things where we had longer discussions trying to find out what is best for the county, we were pretty much limited in our ability to make a lot of changes in the proposed budget because of the financial situation we were in with the lakes, with COVID, the nature of us all being really conservative in our approach wanting to lookout for the best interest of our taxpayers - not knowing how our entire community was going to be affected by COVID. Again, there is no pay increase or cost of living indebt ser- crease for county employees. Unfortunately, vice rate and the total we had to reduce the additional base in lonrate,” said Kutscher. gevity to employees from $1,000 to $700 to make up for some of the shortfall that we had. Kutscher says the court on Tuesday also ap- We did kind of predetermine already with the proved the setting of salaries, expenses and creation of a new district court, we had to creor other allowances for elected county and ate that department with a court coordinator precinct officials. and a court reporter and then we talked about fire departments. Really, no other new posi“We, at the same time, are approving the tions, no large capital expenditures that were publication of the salaries for elected and pre- laid out in there. We’ve looked out for law cinct officials. This year is a little bit different enforcement, for transportation and for fire because we didn’t have a salary increase, a protection and a new EMS contract and that pay increase for county employees or elected was really the bread and butter of this budofficials. The only thing that changed were get,” said Kutscher. two newly elected officials that were now eligible for longevity who weren’t eligible A copy of the budget again has been filed when they started. So, we are setting every- with the county clerk and is available for pubthing, all the salaries and expenses basically lic inspection. The meeting for the adoption at the previous year amount except for those of the tax rate is scheduled for Sept. 15.

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Spirit of Joy invites families for special Blessing of the Backpacks Drive Through Parade

BLESS, continued from page 1 “Usually, every year, bless backpacks in the context of worship and we invite our parents, educators, kiddos to come and receive a blessing before the beginning of the school year and obisvouly, we are not going to be able to be together in person this year so we wanted to figure out a way that we could still bless students, parents, educators, staff everybody who is going to be teaching and learning this fall especially knowing that this year is just filled with anxiety and stress and unknowns and people and parents and educators are all overwhelmed. Kids are not going to have the school year that they dreamed of and so we wanted to create a space that would acknowledge that and also celebrate at the same time and say that you are loved. You are blessed and we want to pray for you as you go into this new year,” said Elliott. Elliott says the move into the former Juan Seguin campus has allowed them to hopefully reach more people. “We really wanted as we moved into this space to have a way to connect with our new neighborhood and our new neighbors and to be more grounded in the community and we had all these plans heading into 2020 of what that was going to look like and then, we are not able to do a lot of those things that we wanted to do. So, we just said, ‘okay, how

are we going to connect? How are we going to meet and get to know our neighbors?’ We said ‘well, why don’t we just take all of these creative parades that people have been doing for birthdays and baby showers and all of that and turn it into our own parade in which all of our neighbors are invited to come and be blessed and to celebrate,” said Elliott. Elliott says church members have been excited in planning for this event and hopes that as many families as possible come out to celebrate and hand their worries over to God. “We are going to ask everybody to enter Dolle on the south side and head north through the campus. We are going to have different stations set up. I want to give a huge shout out to Adrian Davila from Davila’s BBQ. They are providing 100 meals for us to hand out. So, the first 100 people that come through the line will get a free meal courtesy of Davila’s BBQ which is just amazing and incredible and we are just grateful for that support. The whole thing is going to be decorated and festive with signs and balloons and all kinds of exciting things and then we going to be handing out reusable water bottles and hand sanitizer and some really great stickers that kids can stick on their water bottle, or their laptop or their backpack or their notebook that will just remind them that God

goes with them through this year,” said Elliott. Elliott says students are especially reminded to bring their backpacks, laptops or any other learning materials to the event. “We will also have some school supplies available if anybody is struggling to acquire the school supplies that they need for this year. We’ve been collecting those and we will be able to distribute some of those and then finally, the grand finale will be that I will be at the very end blessing each car that comes through and just helping folks remember that God is with them in the midst of the craziness of this year and that they are loved and that they are cherished,” said Elliott. The Blessing of the Backpacks Drive-Through Parade will be held today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the former Juan Seguin Campus located just behind the Seguin Police Department.

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Stout defense, late touchdown lift Marion over Karnes City in season opening battle

(Karnes City) - Junior quarterback Tanner Beakley scored the tying touchdown with 40 seconds left, and Juan Ortiz nailed the ensuing kick to boost Marion past Karnes City 14-13 in Saturday’s season opener at Poss Johnson Field.

The Badgers faced fourth-and-11 at the Marion 32 yard line and clung to a 13-7 lead with just over a minute left, and the Bulldogs were out of timeouts. Rather than play it conservative, Karnes City quarterback Ryan Mathis dropped back to pass, and Marion’s pressure forced him to scramble immediately. Linebacker Jayden Williams finally coralled Mathis and dropped him for an 18-yard sack to give the Bulldogs

possession at midfield.

the tying touchdown from 19 yards out. Ortiz was unfazed Beakley found a crease up the by pressure from the Badgers middle, cut toward the right as he calmly split the uprights sideline, and broke loose for with the go-ahead PAT.

“Out of everybody on our team, he’s the guy with our most confidence,” Marion head coach Ryne Miller said. “He’s a four-year starter, he’s the leading scorer in Marion school history in points, so for us to kick an extra point, you’re always going to be a little nerveracking, but we’ve got confidence in him. I thought we had a great snap, and hold - Bryce Gonyer got it on the tee - and Juan kicked in through and ended up winning it.” The Marion defense capped a stellar outing by turning Karnes City over on downs in the closing seconds and stifling any hopes of a Badgers rally. See MARION, page 5

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Bulldogs outlast Badgers in 2020 debut

MARION, continued from page 4

Both offense struggled through much of the evening. Karnes City scored the only touchdown of the first half on a fourth-and-goal trick play when receiver Aaron Smith lofted a four-yard pass to tight end Christian Jimenez with 4:23 left in the second quarter. Aiden Garza’s extra poing gave the Badgers a 7-0 lead that would stand up through the end of the third quarter.

Rackley finished with 72 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Beakley threw for 76 yards on seven completions and ran for 51 yards. Williams and Gonyer pulled in two receptions each, Williams for 46 yards, Gonyer for 27.

ended up with eight total tackles, Bode Walters seven, and Montoya six. Sophomore defensive back Dominic Castellanos recovered a fumble after a strip by Montoya. “The defense, I thought, played lights out the whole game,” Miller noted. “They did a great job, they got put in a couple of bad positions. The offense just struggled a little bit up front throughout. Kind of got clicking in the second half. We’ve got a bunch of young guys in a bunch of new spots, so we knew there was going to be some different things. But I thought the big thing is these guys walked away with a win tonight, handled adversity going into the fourth quarter, and did a great job of really showing up and competing to the end.”

Williams was a menacing presence in the Badgers backfield, totaling four of Marion’s 11 sacks on the night. Ronnie Winbush added three sacks, while Samuel Montoya, The Bulldogs tied it up less than a Trenton Mills, Willie Davis, and minute into the fourth period when Cooper Marr each recorded one. Aden Rackley dashed into the end zone from six yards out to cap a “Jayden Williams just stepped up 62-yard drive, and Ortiz connected tonight,” Miller said. “He did a on the extra point. great job. He’s all over the field. I know he had several sacks, tackles Karnes City marched 75 yards in for losses, and had that big one.” less than two minutes to reclaim the lead on Jaden Jaramillo’s Sophomore linebacker Kross 16-yard run with 9:16 to go, but Kelso came up with a team-high 13 Marion (1-0) hits the road again Garza’s PAT kick into a stiff south tackles and a first-half interception this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff wind came up short. in his varsity debut. Williams against Goliad.

Tuesday Schedule

Navarro volleyball vs. Boerne, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball vs. Karnes City, 6 p.m.

Friday Schedule

Navarro football @ La Vernia, 7:30 p.m. (6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Marion football @ Goliad, 7:30 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Fredericksburg, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Devine, 6 p.m.

Saturday Schedule Navarro cross country @ San Antonio-FEAST

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Blessing of the Backpacks Drive-Through Parade

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will have a Blessing of the Backpacks Drive-Through Parade from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 450 Dolle Ave. They will bless school employees, students, and the trusted adults in studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives who will be guiding them in 2020-2021. Bring your backpacks, laptops, and other materials. There will be blessings, food while supplies last, and some items to help in the school year.

The Country Church Attic

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, in consideration of the well being of its clients, the Country Church Attic will now open the first Thursday of each month.

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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Govett Jessie Lee McKee Govett, age 52 of Seguin, passed away on August 27, 2020. Jessie Lee McKee was born on July 10, 1968 to Patsy Ann McKee. After his mother’s death on September 11, 1969, Jessie would join the family of his aunt and uncle, Clara Lee and Reginald Norman (Windy) Govett, who would love and cherish him as their own son. Jessie would also gain two brothers, Norman Dale and Randle Lee Govett. Jessie attended only Seguin ISD Campuses and was a proud 1987 graduate of Seguin High School. He was currently working at Nesbit’s Living and Recovery. Jessie always wanted to work and held several jobs including Home Depot, H-E-B, and Wal-Mart. His longest held job was at Burger King on the Bypass from 1986 until the restaurant closed in 1999. Jessie started taking online classes and had his Associate Degree in bookkeeping and accounting, computer training as well as medical coding and billing. He also had a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Management. Jessie loved the Lord and his Church family and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Seguin. He especially loved his Men’s Breakfast Group and his Senior

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Single Adult Group, where he met some very special friends, Bob and Carolyn Whitener who were instrumental Loving and supportive in Jessie’s Christian walk. Jessie also had a God given talent of playing the piano. He is preceded in death by all his parents, and aunts and uncles, Louise, Elsie, Sam, and William, Jr. McKee. Survivors include his brothers, Norman Govett and wife Melba and Randle Govett and wife Illene; uncle and aunt, Allen McKee and wife Marilyn; and aunt Beverly McKee; as well as numerous cousins, other loving family members and many many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Private family services will be held with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. Due to Covid – 19 all CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be, Darren Govett, Dayna GovettWelker, Collin Govett, Kaycee Govett, Jeffrey McKee and Bryan McKee. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Seguin, 1314 E. Cedar Seguin ,Texas 78155.

Mauermann A. Kelly Mauermann, age 61 of Seguin, Texas passed away on August 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dee Mauermann and his grandson, Brooks Mitchell Mauermann. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Rose Mauermann; sons, Kristopher A. Mauermann (Amber), Ryan M. Mauermann (Lindsay); sister, Analisa Kennedy (Steven); brothers, Thomas R. Mauermann, Terry M. Mauermann; grandchildren, Aislynn, Andon; niece, Shannon Sawyer (Jeff); nephews, Scotty Kennedy and Travis M. Mauermann; great-nephew, Landin M. Mauermann; great-nieces, McKenna, Rhiannon, Kathrynn Sawyer. Kelly was a true outdoors man. He enjoyed spending time on his ranch hunting and ranching. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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

A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the family ranch.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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

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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.

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.

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.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays

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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.

No Big Red Barn Market Day On Sept. 5

The Big Red Barn will not have its Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays through Nov. 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 weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Seguin City Hall and Library Closure

The non-emergency offices at Seguin City Hall and the Seguin Public Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. The offices will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal.

Drive Through Lights of Hope Event

There will be a Drive Through Lights of Hope Event for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The Lights of Hope are luminaria bags with names in honor or memory of loved ones that will be softly glowing during the event. For more information call 830-379-3632.

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.

To ensure non-profit organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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.

2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest

The Seguin Police Department wants kids to put their art skills to the test during its first ever 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest. If needed, poster board, crayons or map pencils may be picked up at the Seguin Police Department Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest deadline is Monday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 5.

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 1-800-4497587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.

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.

Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway and fans The City of Seguin was awarded an Ala- are available for distribution between 9 a.m. mo Area Council of Governments House- and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire hold Hazardous Waste Collection Program Administration building, located at 660 S.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830401-2321.

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.

Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have its 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, located at 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds benefit the children of our community.

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.

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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