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Big Give 2020 now underway
The Voice of Seguin Today
Residents encouraged to give to favorite non-profits By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Get ready to give! Today marks the Big Give 2020. The online day for giving is in support of all the nonprofit organizations who even throughout this pandemic have worked 24/7 to still provide services to all of our families. Leading the effort for the San Antonio region is Scott McAninch, the CEO of The NonProfit Council. McAninch says the day of giving, which began at midnight, will continue today until 11:59 p.m. He says over the last six years, over $25 million has been given to area non-profits including many of those here in Guadalupe County. McAninch says only those IRSapproved and compliant 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located within SA’s 15 county service area can participate in today’s Big Give. “And, what it is it’s just a day to celebrate non-profits and show awareness of all the work that they do and we have over 500 of them on the BigGiveSA.org website to
choose from and search and look our site to the non-profit of their choice and lands for and it’s also a fundraiser,” said in their bank account within seven days and those McAninch. funds are critical because they are able to use those immediately for whatever needs are most pressing at McAninch says 2020, no doubt, the time. They are unrestrictive dollars and those are has been tough on many of the really really critical for non-profits,” said McAninch. non-profits that operate in the community. He says if there was ever a time to give, it would be now. “Now, more than ever, this year is so much of a greater need for the non-profits. We originally had our day scheduled in March and had to postpone it due to the closures in the community and all non-profit fundraising events in person were cancelled at that time so we have surveyed our local non-profits of just over 200 members of the Council and they have told us that many of them have reported between 20 and 40 percent losses in individual giving so far this year and that is all tied to those in person fundraisers that were cancelled. So, this is an opportunity for those donors who have not given or maybe want to continue to support non-profits to come to the website virtually and give any amount of donation they can to their favorite non-profit and that’s as little as $10 on up can be given out and those funds go directly through
Joining Guadalupe in the list of counties are Bexar, Comal, Wilson, Karnes, Medina, Kendall, Kerr, Uvalde, Real, Atascosa, Gonzales, Gillespie, Bandera and Frio. See BIG GIVE, page 2
TruLight127 Ministries is among the non-profit agencies who will be seeking donations during today’s Big Give SA 2020 event. The foster group home, The Village, located in Seguin will be seeking contributions for its current operation as well as for two brand new homes and a long-range plan for the construction of a new recreation center. Its goal will be to raise $25,000 during today’s online event.
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(Seguin) -- The Seguin Economic Development Corporation is not letting a pandemic stop it from pairing up employees with employers looking to fill a variety of positions. The SEDC today will again be hosting its third Virtual Job Fair. Josh Schneuker, the executive director for the SEDC, says residents are again encouraged to learn about available jobs from local employers that are hiring. He says individuals can ask questions via chat and hopefully land themselves a new opportunity. “It seems to be encouraged by the participating employers to have that dialogue, to ask questions, just really discuss the job like you would at a typical job fair. That’s the feedback that we’ve gotten, and we encouraged folks to really come and be engaging with these employers,” said Schneuker. Schneuker says so far, the past two virtual job fairs have been successful and believes it’s a win-win for all involved. “We are getting some good feedback on them. It gave the opportunity for our participating employers to talk about their company, talk
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about some of their open positions, answer any questions that prospective employees might have on this company on the jobs. So, we’ve had a lot of good participation. I think even a little better than what we expected and also had some good dialogue on the calls as well. We are definitely encouraging folks participating on these virtual job fairs to ask questions, be engaged with these participating employers and we’ve seen that so far. I would say so far so good,” said Schneuker.
Schneuker says every virtual job fair is different and can still prove beneficial even though someone might have already heard from today’s scheduled employers. “We have CMC, we have Vitesco Technologies, with Caterpillar and with Tyson Foods. There’s a lot of open positions at these companies and there’s a big demand to fill a lot of these jobs especially at these bigger companies here in Seguin so they are looking to hire folks really as soon as they can and even if you were on the call before,
it might give you the opportunity to hop back on, ask any additional questions that you might want to put out there and maybe there’s some new opportunities as well in terms of the jobs being offered by these companies as well,” said Schneuker. There is limited registration to join the virtual job fair. Registration is encouraged beforehand by visiting the SEDC Facebook page. The job fair will be held today from 2 to 3 p.m.
Big Give 2020 online giving event open until midnight
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McAninch says in Guadalupe and Comal County combined, there are about 30 non-profits who have signed up to participate in today’s fundraising effort. He says whether it’s the environment, children, arts, animal welfare or other type of interest, there is a desperate need for your help. “It’s so easy to do. The website is so donor friendly. There may be non-profits that you normally support for year-end giving but you may want to give them a little extra now because the need is so important and also, maybe just search around and see and explore and find a new non-profit that you might want to support through the Big Give on the day that you may have not known existed before. It’s an opportunity to really look for different non-profits that you may have not supported before and for those that you do support, every little bit helps and we just ask donors to kind of step up and give what they can,” said McAninch.
Among the participating non-profits this year in Guadalupe County include but are not limited to the Seguin Christian Academy, Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Society for Animal Rescue & Adoption, Texas Lutheran University, the Mid-Texas Symphony, the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center and TruLight127 Ministries. Gifts are not limited to your location. Local donors can donate to non-profits anywhere. All donations made through the Big Give are eligible for a tax deduction. Contributions can be made via credit and debit card, as well as through ACH deposit. The minimum donation is $10. There is no maximum.
The giving also does not have to stop after the Big Give ends as donors are eligible to schedule recurring gifts to any one of the participating agencies. To give, visit www.thebiggivesa.org.
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Navarro volleyball sweeps Devine for second straight win
(Geronimo) - Navarro earned its second consecutive victory Tuesday night, dispatching Devine in three sets, 25-13, 25-13, 25-8, at the Navarro Events Center. Elizabeth Williams put away 15 kills to pace the offensive attack. Ashley Gosch finished with nine kills and 10 digs. Sara Benner set for a team-high 20 assists to go with six kills and four service aces. Teryn Wallace added 10 assists. Madi McCaig chipped in with five kills and combined with Haley Hoffmann for the team’s only block. Nelly Brumley collected a team-best 27 digs and sent five aces over the net. Berklee Andrews recorded 12 digs. The win moves Navarro’s season record to 8-2. The Panthers were scheduled to face San Antonio-Incarnate Word on Friday, but that match has been cancelled.
Elizabeth Williams (9) and Ashley Gosch (5) delivered 15 and nine kills, respectively, in Navarro’s win over Devine on Tuesday. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
Navarro hits the road to face Wimberley next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Catching up with the opponents on Navarro and Marion’s 2020 football schedules
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La Vernia (2-0) - The Bears survived fumbles on their first three possessions and first half deficits of 13-0 and 19-7 to rally past Navarro 28-19 at home last week. Senior quarterback Gage Lowry threw three touchdown passes, the last two to receiver Daryl Dulak. The Bears hit the road for the first time this Friday to face La Grange. Needville (1-1) - The Bluejays fell to Huffman-Hargrave 20-14 last Friday. A complete preview of Navarro’s home opener vs. Needville will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and on Seguintoday.com. Cuero (0-2) - The Gobblers dropped to 0-2 with a 33-14 loss to No. 4 Wimberley. The game was knotted up 7-7 at halftime, but the Texans wont he second half 26-7. Cuero only managed 174 yards of total offense, with Tycen Williams running for a touchdown and Breck Eleby throwing a TD pass to Lebron Johnson. The Gobblers make the short drive north to face rival Yoakum (2-0) this Friday. Giddings (1-1) - The Buffaloes picked up their first win in a 3328 shootout over Columbus. Holden Jatzlau threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, which was caught by Bryson Kleinert. Jesse Delatorre hauled in nine receptions for 120 yards, Cody Gill ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns, and Bryan Zoch rushed for 73 yards and a pair of scores. Giddings visits the 0-2 Taylor Ducks this Friday. Manor New Tech (0-0) - The Titans were scheduled to open their season last week against Liberal Arts and Science Academy of Austin, but no final has been published. Austin-Eastside Memorial - (0-0) - The Panthers aren’t scheduled to open their season until Sept. 18, when they travel to face Jarrell. Austin Achieve - (0-0) - The Polar Bears don’t open thier season until Sept. 25 against Liberal Arts and Science Academy of Austin. Wimberley - (2-0) - The Texans, ranked No. 4 in the state, moved to 2-0 with a 33-14 win over Cuero, outscoring the Gobblers 26-7 in the second half to snap a 7-7 halftime logjam. Matthew Tippie threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns, Juan Olmedo ran for two scores, and Christian Marshall totaled 127 yards and two touchdowns on just three receptions. Wimberley hits the road to face Lampasas this Friday. San Antonio YMLA (0-0) - YMLA doesn’t have a game listed on its schedule until the Oct. 2 district opener against Wimberley.
Karnes City (0-2) - The Badgers suffered a 56-12 loss to Woodville last week. Karnes City visits Poth this Friday. Goliad - (0-2) - The Tigers fell at home to Marion 24-23 last Friday. Gage Barrera ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Cutler Zamzow found the end zone once. Goliad plays host to 1-1 George West this Friday. Comfort - (2-0) - The Bobcats dominated Mason 30-6 last Friday for their second straight win. A complete preview of Marion’s home opener against Comfort will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. Hondo - (2-0) - The Owls moved to 2-0 with a 41-12 thumping of Luling. Brandon Garcia threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Joseph Tabia and Shelton Luedke caught the TD passes. Trey Dickens ran for 75 yards and two scores. Hondo hosts 1-1 Uvalde this Friday. Jourdanton - (1-1) - The Indians dropped from the top 10 in Texasfootball.com’s 3A Division I state rankings after a 46-35 loss to 4A Division I Corpus Christi-Calallen. Cole Andrus threw for 385 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the setback. He and Robert Miranda each ran for a score. Jarel Lily pulled in 12 catches for 196 yards and a touchdown. Jourdanton looks to bounce back this week with a visit to 0-2 Pleasanton. Lytle - (0-2) - The Pirates are still searching for their first win after coming up short to Natalia 26-14 last week. Carson Aldridge and Justin Deleon each ran for touchdowns, with Aldridge totaling 144 rushing yards on 18 carries. Lytle plays host to 0-1 La Pryor this Friday.
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Navarro football vs. Needville, 7:30 p.m. (6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Marion football vs. Comfort, 7:30 p.m. Marion volleyball vs. Randolph, 5:30 p.m. Marion cross country @ Pflugerville (NE Metro Park)
Saturday Schedule Navarro cross country @ Moulton
Cotulla - (0-0) - The Cowboys don’t have a game on their schedule until Sept. 25 against Crystal City. Poteet - (2-0) - The Aggies won a 16-3 defensive battle over Pleasanton last week, and have yet to give up a touchdown through two games. Ernest Davila and Julian Moya each produced rushing touchdowns. Davila ran for 103 on 25 carries, and Alexander Lockamy threw for 117 yards and an interception. Poteet hits the road to face 0-2 Carrizo Springs this Friday. Randolph - (1-0) - The Ro-Hawks pulled away from Harper for a 28-8 season opening win in Week 1. The Ro-Hawks were idle last week and return to action this Friday with a road game at Devine. San Antonio-Cole - (0-0) - The Cougars are slated to open their season this Friday with a home game against Bandera.
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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 830303-6478.
Free Bible Course The World Bible is offering free
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Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation
The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401-2422 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days 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.
Pregnancey Care Center Fundraisng Banquet
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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 830-303-2151.
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.
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 pes-
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ticides, 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.
LULAC Community Garden
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.
Volunteers Needed
The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has veg- The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to etables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and be careful where you step. For more informa- and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980. tion 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. SatGRMC Limited Visitor Access urday, Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, loThe Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is tem- cated at 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and porarily limiting visitor access to protect the proceeds benefit the children of our community. health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness as- Poker Tournament Fundraiser sociated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournainclude: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of ment Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The military personnel departing for deployment, and doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Ad- Wednesday, Nov. 19 and $300 afterwards. Get a ditionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID group of four or more together and save with $200 patients in the Public Health Emergency unit each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtour(PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Ennament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler trance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. Insurance. For more information call 830-379to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours 0933. a day.
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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.
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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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.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 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.
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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.
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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!
FOR RENT RESTAURANT FOR LEASE also Office/Retail Space available in small shopping center 924 S. Austin Street. 830-379-0286.
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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. 2020PC-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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RETIRED REMODEL CONTRACTOR: If you need Light Remodel, Paint Job! PROBLEM SOLVED, Hourly and or Cost plus Materials, call Kenneth for FREE estimates, 830-463-1389.
YARD SALE
Yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday at 920 Zwicke St. in Seguin. Lots of items available, including clothing for men and women, toys, dishes, CDs and a lot more. Please wear a mask when you stop by.
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