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Award winning barbecue Donut truck to come to coming to downtown Seguin Seguin’s taste bud rescue By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Get ready to dial 9 Yum-Yum! That’s because an emergency vehicle will be rolling into town this Friday to manage all your 9-1-1 emergency DONUT needs. Whether it’s the traditional or fun flavored donuts or even strawberry cream cheese cinnamon rolls, the Hurts Donut Emergency Delivery Vehicle has been invited by Century 21 United D&D to set up shop this Friday at noon in its parking lot located next door to Taco Bell.

By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- The Warehouse in downtown Seguin will soon become the Burnt Bean Co. restaurant. The city of Seguin is providing a loan that will help to bring the new restaurant to the downtown area. Seguin Main Street Director Kyle Kramm says they are working with Burnt Bean Co. to help them set up pits for their barbecue restaurant located at 108 S. Austin St. Kramm says this is exciting news for the downtown area. He says people have been clamoring for more restaurants to be located in the city’s downtown. “One of our top priorities has been dining establishments in downtown due to the fact that we have limited dining in downtown currently and it’s a top priority for the community.

Through a community vision survey. It was one of the most requested things was to have more dining establishments. On top of that, Seguin currently has over $40 million leakage in dining establishments so that means people are leaving Seguin to go out to eat. That’s $40 million that we are trying to recapture and so that’s what this program that we have tonight will hopefully help solve some of that leakage by offering a Chapter 3, an incentive agreement, to Burnt Bean Barbecue in the amount of $40,000,” said Kramm.

Helping to invite the popular donut truck to Seguin is Realtor Kristine Martinez. Martinez says after hearing that the food truck gives back to the communities that it serves, she knew that she had to bring the truck to Seguin with a portion of its proceeds benefiting the Seguin ISD. See DONUT TRUCK, page 3

Kramm describes the deal as a win-win for Burnt Bean Co., the city, and for local consumers who want more places to dine in Seguin. He says the business will have to pay this money back, but the city believe this is a good investment in the city’s future. See BURNT BEAN, page 3

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(Seguin) - Spending time on Facebook is not always a good thing. However, for one local woman, her time spent on Facebook has become her personal way of helping others. Stephanie Leos, who oversees the Seguin Tag Team page on Facebook, is hoping to get several backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. The bags will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis this Sunday at Central Park. Leos’ says the backpack distribution is just an extension of her social media page which is regularly holding raffles thanks to businesses who donate small items and gifts. “This is a private page that I created basically just giving back to people especially with COVID going on. You can’t go anywhere. A lot of people are down. Basically, you tag people with gifts and once that person is tagged, then the next person gets to tag somebody else. We also do raffles. Raffle -- any money that we get from sponsors and we have so many members where the people send their donations to us and then it’s put into our Tag Team bank account. All that money goes towards things like helping people pay utility bills, our back to school drive or if somebody is just in need like diapers -- and a lot of that is done

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anonymously and it’s all just the girls (members) playing little games --for whoever guesses it right, is usually tagged (for little gifts),” said Leos.

Leos says as a group, the page also brings the members together for small community mixers in Central Park. She says this weekend will be one of those times in which the group will come together to help others. “We just go downtown to Central Park and we’ll just give away the gifts that have been tag less. So, what we are doing this Sunday is instead of that, we’ll have people go pick up backpacks. So, the backpacks will be filled with supplies. We are still needing some. So if anyone is open to donate, I believe we still need rulers and map colors. Other than that, we are pretty good. Anybody needing a backpack for their child just show up. It’s first come, first served. We’ve had so many people help us get all of these things (and) definitely our sponsors. So, we have Creative Nutrition. We have Ramon Property and Maintenance, Busy Bee’z Pastries and More. If they don’t have children, the are still welcome to come and help give out the backpacks,” said Leos.

Members of Facebook’s Seguin Tag Team page prepare to distribute backpacks during Sunday’s distribution effort in downtown Seguin.

The money raised then goes to assisting individuals in need throughout the Seguin community.

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more customers to the city of Seguin.

“The $40,000 will be a loan to the restaurant to cover the cost of the barbecue pits which will be held as collateral as part of this agreement. The restaurant has five years to pay back the loan and that would be collected through their one percent sales tax that goes to the city’s general fund,” said Kramm.

“It also creates kind of that Luling, Lockhart effect having the multiple barbecue places. That’s kind of what I think we can see happen here with Davila’s, Johnny’s and also now adding Burnt Bean,” said Kramm.

The restaurant is being started by chef Ernest Servantes, who previously served as the executive chef at Texas Lutheran University. Servantes, however, may be best known for being the winner of a Chopped Grill Masters Championship on the Food Network. Kramm says it will be great to have Chef Ernest’s presence in the downtown area, and adding Burnt Bean Co. to the city’s barbecue lineup will help to draw even

Kramm says that Chef Ernest has been testing the Seguin market for a few months by hosting pop-up restaurants at the Warehouse on Austin Street. Servantes is said to be excited and ready for this opportunity to get more of his food into the mouths of local residents. Servantes is partnering with the Warehouse and building’s owner, Freddie Leos. Leos is investing $50,000 to upgrade the equipment, plumbing and HVAC systems at 108 S. Austin St.

Again, the $40,000 loan for the city will be used for the installation of the commercial grade barbecue pits that will be used to smoke and grill items served at the restaurant once it opens. Kramm says Servantes plans to serve his award-winning bar-b-que of brisket, sausage, ribs and more. He adds just as delicious are the sides and desserts. Servantes says he plans on serving banana pudding, mac-n-cheese with hot Cheetos and street corn pudding. “My food is traditional Texas BBQ with a Tex Mex flare,” said Servantes. “Only town I could think of opening my restaurant is the one that welcomed me with open arms since day one, it was Seguin.” Burnt Bean is scheduled to open by Jan. 1, 2021.

Hurts Donut Emergency vehicle to bring the treats to Seguin at local realty office parking lot

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“As realtors, we are always trying to figure out ways to give back to our community. With Century 21, you know Linda and everyone loves to participate in hosting things and events. We normally do like a Back to School drive. We didn’t do that this year since things are a little bit different but I was actually on Facebook and ran across a post from Hurts Donuts and they were actually, I believe in Luling and I read through it and of course I saw the donuts so that caught my eye right away but then when I saw that they actually give back to a local charity or to the school district, I was like okay, we are going to have to figure out a way to get them here to

Seguin because we are always wanting to do something that is going to give back to our community and what better way to do it than to have a donation to the school,” said Martinez. Martinez says in the name of safety, the ambulance, of course, will operate as a drive-thru -- giving everyone the opportunity to come out and try one of its tasty pastries. “The ambulance is going to be parked in our parking lot right in front of Century 21 by Taco Bell so we are going to try our best to direct traffic flow and of course, everyone is going to be wearing masks so we do want everybody to still follow COVID guidelines as far as wearing their masks. We are going to have some hand sanitizer out there but it sounds like everyone is pretty

much going to be staying in their vehicles and we are just going to be taking the orders,” said Martinez. Martinez says a DJ has also been included in today’s festivities.

Hurts Donut, based out of Katy, is known for its Hurt Dozens plus maple bacon bars and huge cinnamon rolls. The ambulance will begin taking orders at noon Friday. Both cash and cards will be accepted. Again, a portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Seguin ISD. Century 21 United D&D is located at 1498 E. Court St.

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No. 9 Navarro looks to slow La Vernia passing attack in season opening road test

La Vernia) - A week later than most of the state’s sub-5A football programs opened the 2020 season, Navarro takes the field for the first time Friday evening in a road clash with the La Vernia Bears. The Panthers, ranked No.9 in Texasfootball.com’s 4A Division II state poll, had the original Week 1 opener against 4A Division I No. 8 Port Lavaca-Calhoun cancelled because an outbreak of COVID-19 cases forced Navarro ISD to suspend football for nearly two weeks. Third-year head coach Rod Blount (23-4 in two seasons at Navarro) says his student-athletes have adapted to the unique circumstances of this off-season and rolled with the punches as well as can be expected. “They’ve been great,” Blount said. “We’ve asked them to change a lot of things that they’ve been doing, that they’re used to. Coming up at separate times, bringing their own water and not being able to share with anybody, wearing masks while we’re doing stuff. We had a

setback, and they came back strong. We didn’t miss one person coming back after it, and they’ve been doing everything that they’ve been asked since day one, and they’re excited to get back on the field and get a chance to play this week.” Navarro will have to overcome the disadvantage of opening its schedule against an opponent with a game under its belt. La Vernia blew out Cuero 55-21 last Friday. The Panthers return a total of 10 players who earned All-District accolades and two All-State performers from the 2019 team that went 13-1 with an outright district championship and four-round playoff run to the 4A Division II Region IV finals.

The offensive line providing the push for Navarro’s Slot-T attack is anchored by All-State guard Cole Booker and a pair of All-District honorees in center Jon Gilbert and guard Cooper Syzdek. Nick Billings (11-34, 212 yds., 4 TD, 2 Int., 142 rush yds., 2 TD) returns for his junior season at

quarterback, but the offense will break in new starters at every other skill position. All-State fullback and single-season school rushing leader Euler DeLeon and AllDistrict tailback Johnny Alegria graduated last spring. All-District halfback Jean “MoMo” Sims, an incoming senior who moved to the U.S. from Haiti in middle school, was denied eligibility this season by the UIL because his birthday falls before the cut-off.

Kris Cavazos. The previous DC Donnie Slatter is still on the staff as an offensive assistant.

The list of accomplished returnees includes All-State safety Mark Wozniak, All-District defensive linemen Whitson

and Sergio Hernandez, All-District linebacker Andrew Guerra, and AllDistrict corners Billings and Sam Muniga. Wozniak and Guerra each averaged 11.2 tackles per game in 2019, and Muniga pulled in two interceptions. See PANTHERS, page 5

Junior half-back Brody Whitson is the team’s returning rushing leader after producing 401 yards and three touchdowns on just 39 carries in 2019. Seniors Cole Mouser and Sam Muniga man the fullback and tailback spots, with Orlando Ortiz, James Brinsley, and Aden Supak providing depth. Junior Seth Rodriguez is the listed starter at tight end, while senior Reed Fishbeck and junior Jaxen Monkerud will rotate at receiver. The Panthers feature post-season award winners in every defensive position group as they switch from a 3-4 front to a 4-2-5 scheme under recently promoted coordinator

The Panthers figure to give defenses a heavy dose of All-State offensive lineman Cole Booker (55) blocking for junior running-back Brody Whitson (37) during the 2020 season. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

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Panthers visit Bears in 2020 football opener

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Cavazos’ revamped defense will hit the ground running against a La Vernia offense that piled up 55 points and 429 total yards in last Friday’s season opener against Cuero. Senior quarterback Gage Lowry was nearly perfect, completed 12 passes in 14 attempts for 290 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. His favorite target was senior receiver Daryl Dulak, who made the most of five receptions with 206 yards and four trips to the end zone. Lowry and Dulak were both First Team All-District honorees in 2019. Senior back Jody Gonzales paced the rushing attack with 64 yards and two scores on just nine carries. Blount says keeping Lowry from establishing a rhythm with Dulak and the Bears’ other receivers is easier drawn up than executed. “Give him different looks, mix things up for him,” the coach said. “We can’t let

him get comfortable. When he’s able to take the snap and get rid of the ball real quick, they’re very effective. We’ve got to change things up a little bit, give him some different looks, but we’ve got to bring some pressure, and we’ve got to get there quick, because he gets rid of the ball fast.” La Vernia, coached by Chris Taber, returns six defensive starters from last year’s 5-6 playoff team. Defensive linemen William Salmon (6’2”, 260 lbs) and Garrett Brandt, All-District safety Zach Ratcliff, and linebackers Leo Hudson and Justin Thompson are among the standouts on that unit, according to Blount.

Marion chases 2-0 start with road game in Goliad (Goliad) - The Marion Bulldogs look to start a football season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2013 when they travel to face the Goliad Tigers on Friday. Both squads were involved in defensively dominated struggles last week. Marion opened Ryne Miller’s third season as head coach with a 14-13 road win over Karnes City on Saturday, as junior quarterback Tanner Beakley and senior kicker Juan Ortiz produced the tying touchdown and go-head PAT kick with only 40 seconds remaining.

Goliad, coached by Kevin Salazar, found the sledding tough in an 18-15 loss to Altair-Rice. The Tigers eliminated Marion in the second round of the 2018 playoffs and finished 10-3 that year, but graduation gutted the roster the following off-season, and they only went Friday’s game in La Vernia kicks off at 1-9 in 2019. 7:30 p.m. The contest will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Salazar’s Slot-T attack only produced 92 Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. The Bears held Cuero to 298 total yards and 3.7 yards per carry on the ground. The Gobblers only managed a single touchdown in the first half as La Vernia built a commanding 35-7 halftime lead.

Friday Schedule

Navarro football @ La Vernia, 7:30 p.m.

(6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

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total yards (48 rushing, 44 passing) and 2.2 yards per carry in the loss to AltairRice. Sophomore running-back Gage Barrera, an All-District selection on varsity as a freshman in 2019, was never able to get going last week, as the Raiders limited him to 15 yards on eight carries. Barrea and quarterback Reese Ruhnke scored the Tigers’ touchdowns. That duo runs into a Marion defense that piled up 22 tackles for loss and 12 sacks to go with two turnovers in a dominant opener against Karnes City. Senior linebacker Jayden Williams recorded four sacks and seven TFL, defensive lineman Ronnie Winbush had three sacks, and linebacker Willie Davis added two. Sophomore linebacker Kross Kelso led the unit with 13 tackles and intercepted a pass, while classmate Dominic Castellanos recovered a fumble after Samuel Montoya strip.

A Goliad defense with seven returning starters kept the Altair-Rice game competitive. The Tigers yielded just 271 total yards, though 259 of those came on the ground. “Their defensive line definitely stands out on film,” Miller said. “They’re big bodies, they move really well. So I think for us, get the run game going early, making sure our guys are kind of settled in pretty quick, and hopefully drive the field with the football.” Aden Rackley led the Bulldogs with 72 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in the opener. Beakley ran for 51 yards and a score on 15 carries, and looks to improve in the passing game this week after going 7-20 for 76 yards against Karnes City. Friday’s opening kickoff at Tiger Stadium in Goliad is set for 7:30 p.m. A complete interview with Miller can be heard during the Bulldog Report at 6:50 p.m. on KWED 1580AM and Seguintoday.com.

Marion football @ Goliad, 7:30 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Fredericksburg, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Devine, 6 p.m.

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Navarro cross country @ San Antonio-FEAST

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Religion

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Clean-out Sale

Seguin. For further information The Prince of Peace Church call 830-303-6478. will have a Clean-out Sale with a little of everything from 8 Free Bible Course a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 4 and TheWorld Bible School is offering Bible correspondence Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3561 N. free courses. Answer questions from HWY 123 in Seguin. the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further The Country information.

Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is 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

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.

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.

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.

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Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure

The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 and will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Pregnancey Care Center Fundraisng Banquet

The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Seguin Event Center. Social distancing will be implemented, meals will be boxed. Registration is required by calling 830-3032151.

Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled

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Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up Fan Drive 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 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. GRMC Limited Visitor Access The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is maddox@gmail.com. temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes interest of limiting exposure to respiratory Poster Contest illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. The Seguin Police Department wants kids to Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, put their art skills to the test during its first goodbye visit of military personnel departever 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster ing for deployment, and designated caregiver Contest. If needed, poster board, crayons or of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no vismap pencils may be picked up at the Seguin itors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or Police Department Mondays through Fridays ICU during this time. The Central Entrance between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest dead- is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to line is Monday, Sept. 28. Winners will be an- 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours nounced on Monday, Oct. 5. a day.

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

LULAC Community Garden

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830822-5820.

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 830-3790933.

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Jones Mark Steven Jones, age 65 of Midlothian, Texas, and a native of Seguin, passed away on August 30, 2020, after a fierce battle with bile duct cancer. Mark was born in San Antonio, Texas, and adopted into the loving arms of his parents Helna Alma (Neumann) and Gordon Parker Jones. Mark attended Seguin High School, where he played trombone in the marching band when he wasn’t out causing trouble—good naturedly, of course. Mark is preceded in death by his mother and father and many aunts and uncles. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Melanie Jones; children Margaret Elizabeth Bowman, 31, from the Nashville area; and Gordon Forrest Jones, 30 from the Denver area; his sister Shari Jones Robertson and her husband Fred, from Austin; sisters-in law Jamie Schick Whitehouse (husband Dave); Julie Schick; Jackie Schick Center (husband Lance) and all of their families including many nieces and nephews. He also has many beloved cousins, extended family, and dear friends, all of whom he adored. Mark was an incredible husband, father, brother, and friend, and he always had a quick smile and loved to make others laugh. He cared so deeply about his family, and they all adore him—he will be missed dearly and never forgotten. A walk through line visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Oak Cemetery next to Friedens United Church of Christ (2555 Friedens Church Road) in Seguin, TX with the Reverend Doctor Edward J. Kern (of Trinity Lutheran, San Antonio) officiating. All are invited to an early lunch immediately after the graveside service at The Big Red Barn—The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center at 390 Cordova Road, Seguin TX 78155. Serving as pallbearers will be Trenton Robertson, Ty Schaeferkoeter, Colton Center, Adam Bowman, Jordan McBee, Kenny Remmert, Calen Remmert and Clay Remmert. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or your local animal shelter or hospice care provider. 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. Social distancing and face coverings are required at all locations.

Gaitan Roman Mendoza Gaitan of Seguin, Texas passed away August 30th, 2020 at the age of 77 years old. Survivors include: Wife: Mary Gaitan Sons: Rudy Gaitan and Domingo Anthony Perez Daughter: Donna Gaitan Barron Brothers: Felipe Gaitan,

Armando Gaitan, Amado Gaitan Sisters: Luisa Gaitan and Lucy Gaitan.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 Department, commanded the cooking of the hog on the pit for the Guadalupe County Fair & Rodeo Hospitality Room, fed contestants and their families for the Texas High School Rodeo finals and cooked many a mountain oyster for the Houston Livestock Show pig sift at Brenham. He served his community and was particularly proud of his 30+ years of hard work benefitting the Guadalupe County Fair, serving as director and President for San Antonio Stock Show Guadalupe Colorado Valley Days. He received the Honorary Chapter Degree and Distinguished Service Award for contributions to FFA and the Community Builder Award from the Kingsbury Masonic Lodge.

Visitation will be held Tuesday September 8th, 2020 from 9am to 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Seguin, Tx.

After retirement, Johnny turned his talent for picking & trading antiques into a full-time business. Circle 2 Cedar Company not only produced some of the stoutest furniture known to man, but became the hub in downtown Kingsbury for news and commentary.

Rosary will follow beginning at 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

His days were scheduled around televised bull riding and his M-W-F “Summit Conference.”

Mass will follow beginning at 10:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

He raced pigeons, taught all his grandchildren to fish, and let them drink all the Big Red they wanted. It was a challenge to find a western novel he hadn’t read at least once.

Services entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Tx. 78155 830-303-2208.

Harborth John Wayne, “Johnny” Harborth died August 31, at his beloved Tecolote Ranch outside Kingsbury. He was 77. Born to Bruno and Mildred Aschen Harborth on October 31, 1942 in Seguin, he attended Kingsbury School and graduated from Seguin High School in 1960. He joined the Marine Corps and proudly represented the Corps riding bulls at rodeos across the Southwest. Returning to his beloved Kingsbury, which he considered the center of the universe, John went to work for Pat Baker Company and worked there 35 years during the Leslie Baker era. He raised a family and Beefmaster cattle. One favorite cow he named Elizabeth Taylor, “because she was so beautiful.” No dog, and not many people, lived up to the esteemed level of his legendary Ringo. When he wasn’t working, Johnny fed people. He was a second generation “sop” cook for the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Emil Bruno “Pat” Harborth, and Herschel Harborth. He is survived by sons Wade Harborth; Troy Harborth and wife Sallie; Shay Harborth and wife Delary; daughter Sami Kuhn and husband Ryan; grandchildren Kayla Harborth, Jordan Gully, Mary Thomas, Aschlen Harborth, Catherine Kuhn, Caroline Kuhn, Ty Harborth, Piper Harborth and Sloan Harborth; greatgrandchildren Addyson Hayes, Leighton Gully, Graham Dyer and Tucker Gully. He is also survived by brother Kenneth Harborth and wife Joyce; and sister Kay Beyer and husband Joe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and many, many friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 (his birthdate) at 3 p.m. at the Kingsbury Cemetery with Pastor Joe Berkley officiating. A celebration of life, or “Raggedy Wake” will follow at Johnny’s home on Nash Creek. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Selwin Jones, Roger Bierstedt, Grant Bulltail, James Blackburn, Ellie Lawson, Clint Mergele, Logan Mergele, Mike Villarreal, Chandler Schlueter, Chad Cochran, Jarrett Blair and Benjy Sharp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsbury United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638 or to the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 155, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638. 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.

Merz Richard Wayne “Rick” Merz, age 56 of Seguin, passed away on July 23, 2020. Rick was born on January 25, 1964 in Seguin, Texas to Virgil Earl Merz and Betty Jane Schlichting Merz Lorenz. He was a 1982 graduate of Seguin High School.

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Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy

He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Merz, his stepfather Leland Lorenz, his grandparents, Egon and Lilly Merz and R. R. and Olivia Lockstedt, and his uncles, Harvey Schlichting, Nolan Schlichting, Donald Lockstedt, Ray Merz and Delbert Merz. Survivors include his son, Samuel “Sam” Merz; daughter, Olivia Merz; mother, Betty J. Lorenz; uncle, Roy Merz; aunt, Betty Jean Schlichting; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A memorial service including military honors, celebrating Rick’s life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating.

If you are unable to attend the service will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/251377. Private interment will be held at a later date. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 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, 830-549-5912.

Dement Colleen Petty Dement passed away on Aug 4, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas after a long battle with ALZ. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas and attended Brackenridge High School Class of 49. She received her B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1951. She graduated from Incarnate Word with a Master’s Degree in Education. She taught school in Florida, Wiesbaden Germany and Ft. Sam Houston Elementary School for a total of 36 years. Her hobby was painting Blue Bonnets and Texas Country. She belonged to the Assistance League of San Antonio where she enjoyed all their activities decorating CAPS for children in the hospitals. She is survived by Sam Dement of -68-years, daughter Dorothy Merkelz and husband Art. Memorials may be made to the ALZ Foundation, Bader House or Assistance League of San Antonio. The family would like to extend their gratitude for their care at the Bader House and the Opus Hospice Care and Neptune Society. Private graveside services will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. You are invited to sign the guestbook 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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HELP WANTED

Navarro ISD Transportation Department:

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

DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED!!

Navarro ISD is hiring School Bus Drivers for our growing team. Experience preferred, but will train. Starting pay $15.48/hr. (4 hour guarantee for routes plus field trip hours available at same pay rate). Pay scaled to years of service, semi-monthly paydays. We offer paid training, competitive salary and benefits. Air Conditioned routes Available! Apply on our website at www. nisd.us or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT!

PAT BAKER COMPANY NOW HIRING!

Apply in person at Kingsbury office 10321 E. Hwy. 90. Class A Driver $18-$24, Must have 2 years experience. 100% paid insurance for employees.

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FOR RENT RESTAURANT FOR LEASE also Office/Retail Space available in small shopping center 924 S. Austin Street. 830-379-0286.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Ralph Guerra Reyes, Deceased, were issued on August 20, 2020, in Cause No. 2020-PC-0063, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Gloria Gutierrez. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jennifer M. Dillingham, Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Dated the 1st day of September, 2020.

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