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Local contributions to the arts Lights of Hope Drive Thru event set for this Saturday in Seguin officially recognized Lobbying in support of cancer research comes home to Seguin
Seguin Commission on the Arts honors recipients during virtual ceremony
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(Seguin) -- Despite the current fight against COVID-19, one national effort is not giving up its fight against CANCER.
Lydia Robles, Outstanding Contributor of the Arts (Seguin) – The Seguin Commission on the Arts isn’t letting this year stop its annual recognition of those in the local art community. On Wednesday evening, the group held a virtual awards ceremony at the Texas Theatre where Seguin Mayor Don Keil was on hand to announce this year’s recipients. In a typical year, these awards
are presented at the group’s annual Art at the Texas event. “Since we were unable to have Art at the Texas this year, we wanted to make sure we still recognized our local organizations and individuals who contribute so much to the art community in Seguin,” said Cathy Kirk, chair of the commission on the arts. See ARTS, page 2
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In its efforts to take a national stand locally, members of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will be hosting a Drive Through Lights of Hope Event this Saturday night in the Silver Center parking lot.
Barbara Behal, a national advocate for Seguin and Guadalupe County, says the event will feature luminaria bags with names in honor of or in memory of your loved ones.
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Robles, the director of theatre at Seguin High School.
This year, the commission called for nominations in three categories: Outstanding Contributor to the Arts, Youth Artist of the Year, and Art Organization of the year.
Robles, who has been teaching in the SHS Department for the last 10 years, was recognized for her multitude of productions that she has directed and co-produced. She is being honored for her dedication to the program whether it be building sets, sewing costumes or just doing whatever needs to be done in order to bring quality productions to the stage. The commission on the arts says her love of the arts spreads to each of her students as she helps them run lines and organizes trips for them to experience iconic places like Broadway. They say Roble’s dedication to building the youth arts in Seguin makes her more than worthy of receiving the 2019 Outstanding Contributor to the Arts Award.
In a year that has been particularly hard on the arts community, group members say the commission was proud to be able to honor this year’s three winners. Presented with this year’s Outstanding Contributor to the Arts Award is Lydia
Earning this year’s Youth Artist of the Year Award is Jerry Silva, a ballet folklorico intern with Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin. The commission on the arts says Silva, a recent high school graduate has been dancing at the non-profit cultural arts center program for the past seven years and is now sharing what he has learned as a youth educator.
Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin Arts, Arts Organization of the Year
During this time with Teatro, Silva has also been a member of its Conjunto Juan Seguin Program, taking accordion lessons. Currently, he serves as one of Teatro’s Ballet Folklorico interns teaching approximately 25 students each week. Also topping the list of awards is the 2020 Art Organization of the Year. Honored with this year’s award is Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin. The Seguin Commission on the Arts says in its 37 years, Teatro has made it its mission to promote a better understanding of the Mexican American culture by the teaching, study, practice, and performance of the Arts. They say through its regular performances and education opportunities for youth and adults alike, they have been able to preserve its culture -- passing it on to future generations. Kirk says the Seguin Commission on the Arts works to promote the arts in Seguin and recognize others who work to bring cultural and artistic values, events, and artifacts to Seguin.
Jerry Silva, Youth Artist of the Year
“The arts are thriving in Seguin,” said Kirk. “The Commission looks forward to recognizing locals who create and supports the arts community.”
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Navarro looks to bounce back in home opener vs. Needville, Friday’s game to air on KWED
(Geronimo) - Navarro hits the home turf at Erwin-Lee Field for the first time this season when the Needville Blue Jays make the trip to Geronimo on Friday. The Panthers look to rebound from a season opening 28-19 road loss to La Vernia that was marred by six turnovers and seven penalties. Head coach Rod Blount and his staff identified a number of teachable moments from the first game after not having the benefit of a preseason scrimmage to iron out those kinks.
“The holding calls, the penalties, the stuff that normally you can fix after the first scrimmage and work to get a little bit better on each week,” Blount said. “Same thing with ball security and all that, making sure our hands are inside, and making sure we’re protecting the football. That’s stuff we didn’t get to see in scrimmages, but we’ve got it on tape now, we see what’s going wrong, the kids see it, and it’s stuff we can work on this week to get corrected.”
1 and coming up short to Huffman-Hargrave 2014 last Friday.
Needville travels to Geronimo with a 1-1 record after edging Livingston 36-35 in Week
Current senior Walker Warncke has filled the void impressively through two games, piling up 337 rushing yards and six touchdowns while averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Trevor Baker has only connected on 18 of his 46 passing attempts with four interceptions, but those completions have gone for 352 yards. Blake Maresh leads the receiving corps with 195 yards and a touchdown on nine catches.
Senior linebacker Andrew Guerra (26) and the Navarro defense look to slow down a Needville offense averaging 401 total yards per game in Friday’s home opener. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
The Blue Jays, coached by Mike Giles, entered the season with big shoes to fill at runningback in the wake of All-State performer Ashton Stredick’s graduation. Stredick, now at Princeton, ran for 3,105 yards and 37 touchdowns last fall to help Needville go 10-3 and advance to the 4A Division I regional semifinals.
“They spread you out like La Vernia did, but they’re going to be a lot more run heavy than La Vernia was, but a balanced offense,” Blount said. “They’ve got a really good runner in Warncke, and Baker does a great job when he pulls it and keeps it on the zone read, so they’re going to keep you on your toes. You’ve got to play every aspect of defense, coming up and stopping the run and stopping the pass, because they can hurt you on both.” Friday’s matchup should be a physical battle
between two teams who love to run the football. Navarro’s Slot-T attack showed potential through the rust with a “by committee” approach in the loss to La Vernia. Seven different Panthers combined for 237 rushing yards, with fullback Cole Mouser averaging a team-high 7.2 yards per carry. Navarro faces a Needville defense that allowed averages of 339 total yards, 212.5 rushing yards, and 5.2 yards per carry in its first two games. The standouts on that unit include All-District defensive tackle Blake Boenisch (6’3”, 300 lbs), fellow defensive lineman Bryant Jones, and the aforementioned Warncke, who earned AllDistrict recognition in the secondary last season. The Panthers turned in a strong performance against La Vernia, allowing just three offensive touchdowns and only one scoring drive longer than 49 yards. Navarro held the Bears to 219 total yards and just 1.7 yards per carry on rushing plays. All-State safety Mark Wozniak intercepted a pass and pounced on a fumble, while Orlando Ortiz and Sergio Hernandez each came up with fumble recoveries. Friday’s kickoff at Erwin-Lee Field is slated for 7:30 p.m. The game will air live on Seguin radio station KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50 with the Marion coaches show. Live coverage from the stadium begins at 7:00.
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Marion opens home schedule vs. Comfort in battle of unbeaten For Schedule, click here or see Page 7
(Marion) - The Marion Bulldogs play in front of the home crowd at Veterans Stadium for the first time in 2020 when they host the Comfort Bobcats in a Friday night matchup of 2-0 teams. Marion rallied to a pair of one-point road wins in each of its first two games, edging Karnes City 14-13 in Week 1 and Goliad 2423 last week. A victory over Comfort would give the Bulldogs a 3-0 record for the first time since 2008. Coach Brandon Easterley’s Bobcats blanked Brackett 42-0 in the season opener and followed with a commanding 30-6 triumph over Mason last Friday. Comfort’s Wing-T offense has utilized a stable of running-backs to churn out averages of 355 rushing yards per game and 9.1 yards per carry. Chris Rodriguez leads that group with 200 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, while Jose Neri enters Friday with 171 yards and three scores on just 10 attempts. Oscar Falcon returns as the starting quarterback from last year’s 10-3 regional semifinalist. He threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns while running for 167 and two scores in the first two games.
“I think the big thing with those guys is they’re extremely athletic,” Marion head coach Ryne Miller said. “They had a great year last year, and hats off to Coach Easterley over there, but I think the big thing with those guys is making sure that we’re getting lined up, and getting in the play that they need to be. Like I said, they’re extremely athletic - the offensive line doesn’t have a whole lot of size to them, but they get after it, and they do a great job of doing that.” Marion counters with a versatile attack led by junior quarterback Tanner Beakley (222 passing yards, 2 TD, 83 rushing yards, 2 TD), junior running-back Aden Rackley (129 yds., TD), and receivers Dominic Castellanos (7 rec., 82 yds., TD) and Jayden Williams (5 rec., 83 yds., TD). Sophomores Castellanos and Kross Kelso have been defensive standouts in their first two varsity games, with Kelso recording a team-high 28 tackles, Castellanos notching 15 stops and a fumble recovery, and each player collecting an interception. Southern Miss commit Jayden Williams enters Friday with four sacks and seven tackles-for-loss.
Marion and Comfort kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Stadium. A complete interview with Coach Miller can be heard during the Bulldog Report at 6:50 on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.
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Religion
The Country Church Attic
correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. The Country Church Attic is Visit studygod.info for further now open the first Thursday of information.
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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
School Bible
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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
The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will
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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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Elroy Hoffer, 86, of Seguin, Texas passed away on September 7, 2020.
Reynaldo “Reybob” Solis, age 68 of Seguin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Elroy was born to Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer in Boerne, Texas on May 30, 1934.
A memorial mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Elroy is survived by his daughter Brenda HofferCullum and her husband Donald, sister Theresa Schwab, brother Elton Hoffer and his wife Martha, along with several nephews and a niece.
Catholic Cemetery.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Shirley Hoffer, Parents Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer, and Brother In-Law Hanno Schwab.
For those who wish you may livestream the services at https:// vimeo.com/event/275767.
Elroy was a 39-year member of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department, in addition he was a member of the Guadalupe District Fire Association, and the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshall’s Association.
All CDC guidelines will be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn in all locations.
Over the years he attended many events of all the organizations. Elroy also served his community as a Seguin Fire Department Firefighter and EMT for 19 years.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912
He was an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s Firemen’s Training School for 40 years. In his free time Elroy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, but really loved deer hunting and had many trophies to show for it. Most recently, Elroy was the #1 Fan of Texas Lutheran Softball. He was a fixture at TLU Softball games and practices, rarely missing anything associated with the program. For many years, he loved and cared for each one of the girls on the Bulldog Softball Teams. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, TX 78155. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Former members of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pall Bearers. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elroy’s name to the TLU Softball Program. Contact the TLU Development Office, 1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155 or call (830) 372 –8030.
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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.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com.
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. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy for twenty years. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Merz, his step-father 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.
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Willie Soefje, age 88 of Leesville, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2020. Willie was born on March 18, 1932 in Leesville, Texas to Willie Herman Soefje and Elsie Ivy Soefje. Willie spent his entire life on the farm where he grew up and he was a dedicated farmer and rancher.
He truly loved the land and did not like to travel, as he thought nowhere else could be any better than his little piece of Texas.
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He was also a genius mechanic and could fix almost anything. He made a living as an auto mechanic, working at a garage in Luling until he was in his seventies. Willie loved a good joke, even if, and maybe especially if it was not politically correct. He was a gifted natural musician and could play almost any instrument without any training although the guitar was his favorite. He had a great voice and loved to sing country music and gospel and knew hundreds of songs by heart. Willie is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Joyce Soefje; daughters, Dianne Cooke and Dr. Sherry Soefje and her husband Dr. Hal Hoffman; nephews Scott and Tim Soefje and their families, and their mother Alice Soefje; his cousins Louie and Janet Soefje, Linda and Kerry John Odom , Mike and Connie Bond, Otto Soefje, Carol and Tom Dodgen, Doris Hewell, Glen
Soefje, Aubrey Soefje, Stanley Burris and Victor and Paulette Soefje; and other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held Monday September 14, 2020 from 5:00 7:00p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas. Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, Texas with the Rev. Douglas Bielefeldt officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings required. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gonzales Master Gardeners, c/o TAMU AgriLife Extension Services, 1709 East Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX, 78629 or the charity of one’s choice. 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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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
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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.
SERVICES
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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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2020